Podcast appearances and mentions of Ro Khanna

What does it actually takes to force accountability in Washington—especially when it comes to the long-shielded Epstein files? Jo sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna in the aftermath of Congress's seismic vote to crack open the Epstein files—a moment that didn't just force transparency but shattered the protective wall hiding MAGA's ugliest secrets. This episode gets into the high-stakes fight that put Trump's allies on blast, exposed institutional rot, and dared the GOP to choose: protect the cult or face the truth alongside the rest of us. Khanna reveals how survivor pressure, public outrage, and a no-bullshit demand for receipts finally cornered the power structure built on denial, distraction, and impunity. SANE(ish) Partners -   Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/JOJO. Use Promo Code  JOJO -  REMI: Go to https://www.shopremi.com/JOJO and use code JOJO  at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and cleans your nightguard. -  Veracity: Head to https://www.VeracitySelfCare.com and use promo code JOJO during their Black Friday Sale for up to 45% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clay spent the entire first hour of Episode #1105 tearing into the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein court files with the kind of no-filter commentary that only he delivers. Bottom line: there never was and never will be a magical “client list.” The real blackmail material is locked away in intelligence-agency vaults, buried in boxes inside boxes, and no one from Congress to the President himself will ever get the keys, because that leverage is still far too valuable.   What was just released is a batch of documents Epstein's estate quietly handed to Democrats years ago, files they sat on for over a decade because they make their own side look horrific while barely touching Republicans. Clay's prediction is blunt: this isn't about nailing Trump (Trump was the original whistleblower two-and-a-half decades ago, which is exactly why Epstein and his handlers despised him and fed dirt to Democrat operatives). Instead, it's the younger Democrat guard—AOC, Ro Khanna, and that whole crowd—finally shoving the compromised old guard (Bill Clinton, the former Harvard president, and a laundry list of others) off the ship so they can take the wheel. It's a Democrat civil war playing out in slow motion.   He hammered the hypocrisy hard: the same people now screaming “justice for the victims” had total control of the government during both Obama terms and the Biden “third Obama term” and did absolutely nothing while Epstein operated in plain sight. Every single victim is in their mid-40s now, cashed massive settlement checks, signed iron-clad NDAs, and could name names tomorrow if they actually wanted “justice” more than money; they don't.   Clay wrapped it up with a stone-cold reality check: Democrats had zero sacred cows when it came to smearing Trump, even if that meant openly colluding with a convicted pedophile in 2019. The release is pure political theater designed to burn aging Democrat power brokers while the new guard consolidates control. Trump walks away looking cleaner than ever, and the real files stay buried forever. Raw, unapologetic, and vintage Clay.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Epstein files release bill now heads to Donald Trump. Also, Trump continues his pattern of cozying up to strongmen. And Epstein survivors demand transparency from Congress. Rep. Ro Khanna and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I came back from the UK expecting to ease into the week, and instead I walked straight into one of the wildest legislative twists I have seen in years. The Epstein files bill (HR 4405) cleared the House by way of a discharge petition and did so with only a single vote against it. I'll admit — did not take this seriously when it first appeared. I assumed it would stall in committee or die somewhere between the House and Senate. And now that I'm holding the text of the bill in my hands, it is obvious that this is very real and very close to becoming law. Donald Trump has already said he will sign it, and with a nearly unanimous House vote, it's hard to imagine the Senate blocking it.This portion of our story really begins last Tuesday when House Democrats released a new batch of Epstein related emails. The headline was an email in which Epstein told an associate that Donald Trump knew about his behavior and had spent time at his house with a girl later identified as Virginia Giuffre, though crucially, this email did not accuse Trump of participating in abuse. However, with the House reopened and Adelita Grijalva finally sworn in as its newest member, the discharge petition managed to mass on the exact same day — despite reports that Trump immediately called people like Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace urging them to pull their signatures.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Trump's reaction also says a lot here. On Thursday, Trump was furious, calling allies to warn them that he would rescind endorsements if they voted for the petition. The White House framed the anger as frustration that Republicans had given Democrats a politically useful victory. But by Friday, Trump reversed himself and said everyone should support the release since there was nothing to hide. Late Sunday, he doubled down again, telling reporters the files were long overdue and that Pam Bondi should open new investigations into Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, and Reid Hoffman. It was at that point that it became obvious that the bill was going to sail through. Even Speaker Mike Johnson voted for it — an unusual action considering discharge petitions are mechanisms designed to bypass the Speaker.The bill itself is sweeping. It orders the Attorney General to turn over internal DOJ communications related to charging decisions, investigations, destruction of records, detention details, and Epstein's death. It blocks the government from withholding records due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Only material that qualifies as child sexual abuse imagery or details an active investigation can be withheld.The winners in all of this are obvious. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna get enormous credit for pushing the discharge petition from the beginning. They stared down the White House and they won. The losers are just as clear. Trump took the biggest political hit because this never needed to become a fight in the first place. If he wanted the files released he could have released them. The notion that people like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi were acting on their own is nonsense. They do not freelance on something this sensitive. Trump might be trying to rewrite the narrative, but the timeline speaks for itself.Personally, I think the files have never been released because the conclusion reached is messy rather than clean. We know Epstein abused underage girls. We know Ghislaine Maxwell helped facilitate it. The open question is whether other powerful people committed crimes that can be clearly proved. If the files contain only partial hints or ambiguous associations, releasing them will satisfy no one. People will assume something is missing, especially considering just how conspiratorial this entire story feels. People build their own conclusions in the absence of official clarity, as we've seen since the death of Epstein himself.Still, the fact remains that this administration took an enormous and unnecessary political loss by fighting transparency that it had promised during the campaign. They went from inviting influencers to the White House for binders labeled Phase One to issuing a one page memo suggesting there was nothing further to see. We do not know what will emerge when the full set of records is released. We do know that the political consequences of this episode are locked in place. Everyone who pushed for transparency won. Everyone who resisted it lost. And once the documents are public nobody will be able to put the lid back on whatever comes next.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:38 - Epstein Files00:20:44 - Update00:22:36 - Saudi Crown Prince00:26:51 - Texas Maps Blocked00:28:09 - Tariff Checks00:31:10 - UK Politics, AI, and More with Tom Merritt01:09:36 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

For years, there have been predictions that the eventual release of the Epstein files will be nothing short of explosive—an earth-shaking moment that shatters the carefully crafted narratives protecting the powerful. The expectation is that once the full scope of Epstein's network, communications, travel records, financial flows, and visitor logs are uncensored, the American public will see an unfiltered view of how deeply embedded Epstein was among global elites. People believe the documents could expose the complicity of politicians, billionaires, intelligence figures, media executives, royalty, and corporate titans who have been shielded by redactions, legal maneuvering, sealed settlements, and a bipartisan effort to control the narrative. Many predict it will rewrite modern political history and reveal a system of influence peddling and blackmail that operated in plain sight while the public was lied to.These predictions also suggest that the reaction will be existential—that when people finally see the unredacted truth, trust in institutions will collapse. The files are expected to demonstrate that authorities deliberately protected Epstein for decades, that intelligence agencies may have used him as leverage, and that the cover-ups were coordinated at the highest levels. Supporters of full transparency argue that the reason the files have been delayed, redacted, or buried behind claims of “ongoing investigations” is because the material is too damning, and too many influential figures have something to lose. The belief is that once the files are fully revealed, it will crack open a hidden architecture of power and exploitation that many Americans have suspected but never been allowed to see.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Rep. Ro Khanna pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will 'shock the conscience of this country' | New York Post

For years, there have been predictions that the eventual release of the Epstein files will be nothing short of explosive—an earth-shaking moment that shatters the carefully crafted narratives protecting the powerful. The expectation is that once the full scope of Epstein's network, communications, travel records, financial flows, and visitor logs are uncensored, the American public will see an unfiltered view of how deeply embedded Epstein was among global elites. People believe the documents could expose the complicity of politicians, billionaires, intelligence figures, media executives, royalty, and corporate titans who have been shielded by redactions, legal maneuvering, sealed settlements, and a bipartisan effort to control the narrative. Many predict it will rewrite modern political history and reveal a system of influence peddling and blackmail that operated in plain sight while the public was lied to.These predictions also suggest that the reaction will be existential—that when people finally see the unredacted truth, trust in institutions will collapse. The files are expected to demonstrate that authorities deliberately protected Epstein for decades, that intelligence agencies may have used him as leverage, and that the cover-ups were coordinated at the highest levels. Supporters of full transparency argue that the reason the files have been delayed, redacted, or buried behind claims of “ongoing investigations” is because the material is too damning, and too many influential figures have something to lose. The belief is that once the files are fully revealed, it will crack open a hidden architecture of power and exploitation that many Americans have suspected but never been allowed to see.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Rep. Ro Khanna pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will 'shock the conscience of this country' | New York PostBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

After failing to pressure Republicans into voting no on releasing the Epstein files, Trump pulls an astonishing reversal and says they should vote yes—because he has nothing to hide. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down why Trump flipped and what might happen after the House votes. Then they discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's reinvention as a unifier, her split with Trump, and what her makeover says about his waning power over the GOP. Plus, Trump wades into the Tucker Carlson–Nick Fuentes mess, Republicans plot potential replacements for the ACA subsidies, and Jon and Tommy attempt to explain one of the most salacious—and viral—Epstein emails to Lovett. Then, Tommy talks with Rep. Ro Khanna about the big Epstein vote and what the hell is going on with the American pressure campaign against Venezuela.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report On today's program: Rep. Mike Johnson (D-LA) is happy to pass the Epstein buck over to John Thune (R-SD) and the Senate, allowing them to hamstring the release of the files. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks at a presser organized by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, alongside a group of Epstein survivors. Donald Trump's approval rating with Latinos has plummeted. I wonder why? ICE has invaded Charlotte, North Carolina, and the response has been fast and robust. In the Fun Half: Bill Maher bombs in front of his own audience, who are PAID to laugh, then announces he is quitting stand-up because he is tired of being twice as funny as people who sell twice as many tickets. Trump is particularly incoherent while speaking at a McDonald's summit. As the Epstein discharge petition is about to pass through the House of Representatives, Trump is getting angrier and angrier with reporters. Tim Pool humiliates himself on Jesse Watters as he strings together a line of nonsense while Jesse nods like he understands what beanie man is saying. Dave Portnoy cries on CBS News as he makes the case that he and Barstool have never believed in making jokes based in hate. It turns out that Barstool's strong moral compass is not pointing toward true north, as we take a look at some of the hateful jokes Portnoy has made in the past. Seattle's new mayor, Katie Wilson, stands with striking Starbucks employees, even encouraging Seattle residents to boycott them until an acceptable contract is signed. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 COZY EARTH: Go to FactorMeals.com/majority50off and use code majority50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. SHOPIFY: Go to zbiotics.com/MAJORITY to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use MAJORITY at checkout. SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code FRIDAY25 to save 30% on all their wellness products for people and pets. This sale ends December 1st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

-- On the Show: -- Laura Field, a writer and political theorist who is an expert on American far-right populist intellectualism, joins us to discuss her new book, "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right" -- Representatives Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, and Marjorie Taylor Greene hold a press conference with Jeffrey Epstein's victims to push for the "Epstein Files Transparency Act" requiring the full release of the files -- Reports from Bloomberg and a hidden camera recording suggest the FBI and Department of Justice are redacting or scrubbing Donald Trump's name from the Epstein files -- Donald Trump admits to shouting at people, claiming they were "stupid" for trying to renegotiate a trade deal, and refuses to rule out sending troops into Venezuela -- Donald Trump delivers a disaster speech, claiming he does not need a rewritten speech because he is "not Biden" and makes several other questionable comments -- Following Donald Trump's online attacks labeling her a "traitor," Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene receives death threats from members of the MAGA movement -- Donald Trump calls a female reporter from Bloomberg a demeaning "piggy" on Air Force One in an attempt to silence her when she asks legitimate questions about the Epstein files -- Kevin Hassett attempts to defend Donald Trump's contradictory tariff policies by arguing tariffs caused no problem but that cutting them helps lower prices -- On the Bonus Show: MTG gets called out for her double standard on Trump's bullying, Trump and his FCC target late-night host Seth Meyers, Ted Cruz is weighing a presidential bid, and much more...

What's behind the president getting behind a bill to force his hand on the Epstein files? Keeping Them Honest, this is something he could have done himself, with no bill and no forcing. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, the bill's Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, speak to Anderson. Plus, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose support for the bill, among other things, has made her a verbal target of President Trump's, as well as a real target, she says, for violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the day...the House is voting on the release of the Epstein Files. This morning, we'll follow the major press conference ahead of the vote. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and a group of Epstein survivors are expected to speak, setting the stage for what could be one of the most consequential votes of the year. What are lawmakers signaling ahead of the vote? Will bipartisan support hold? What does this mean for transparency, accountability, and the political fallout heading straight toward Donald Trump and the MAGA movement? Join us this morning as we break down what it means for the days ahead. This is a moment you'll want to follow closely. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam's Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here's the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, there have been predictions that the eventual release of the Epstein files will be nothing short of explosive—an earth-shaking moment that shatters the carefully crafted narratives protecting the powerful. The expectation is that once the full scope of Epstein's network, communications, travel records, financial flows, and visitor logs are uncensored, the American public will see an unfiltered view of how deeply embedded Epstein was among global elites. People believe the documents could expose the complicity of politicians, billionaires, intelligence figures, media executives, royalty, and corporate titans who have been shielded by redactions, legal maneuvering, sealed settlements, and a bipartisan effort to control the narrative. Many predict it will rewrite modern political history and reveal a system of influence peddling and blackmail that operated in plain sight while the public was lied to.These predictions also suggest that the reaction will be existential—that when people finally see the unredacted truth, trust in institutions will collapse. The files are expected to demonstrate that authorities deliberately protected Epstein for decades, that intelligence agencies may have used him as leverage, and that the cover-ups were coordinated at the highest levels. Supporters of full transparency argue that the reason the files have been delayed, redacted, or buried behind claims of “ongoing investigations” is because the material is too damning, and too many influential figures have something to lose. The belief is that once the files are fully revealed, it will crack open a hidden architecture of power and exploitation that many Americans have suspected but never been allowed to see.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Rep. Ro Khanna pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will 'shock the conscience of this country' | New York PostBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has revealed the first official looks at Zelda and Link in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. Bo Bragason's Zelda outfit appears to be inspired by the character's Breath of the Wild design, while Bengamin Evan Ainsworth's Link is wearing a green tunic, more in line with Link's traditional look in the early Zelda games. In other news, U.S. congressman Ro Khanna is taking aim at Call of Duty for its supposed use of A.I. in Black Ops 7. Khanna's concern seems pointed at the loss of jobs as A.I. takes over some of the low-level tasks humans would normally do. And finally, a fan-made project to keep Concord multiplayer alive has drawn the ire of Sony, who is taking down video content showing off Concord Delta. Although Sony cancelled the game and shuttered its developer after Concord's disasterous launch, a group of fans are reverse-engineering some of the server code to keep the game playable to those who bought it.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) weigh in on the government reopening, the Democratic divide over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership and the Republican split over the release of the Epstein files. Peter Alexander, Jamelle Bouie, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Lanhee Chen join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's wide-ranging program, Ralph welcomes David Dayen of “The American Prospect” to discuss the Democrats caving on the shutdown. Then, Ralph speaks to Dani Noble from Jewish Voice for Peace about their BDS campaigns, efforts to block weapons shipments to Israel, and the state of the ceasefire in Gaza. Finally, Ralph speaks to original Nader's Raider Sam Simon about his new memoir, “Dementia Man: An Existential Journey.”David Dayen is the executive editor of the American Prospect, an independent political magazine that aims to advance liberal and progressive goals through reporting, analysis and debate. His work has appeared in the Intercept, HuffPost, the Washington Post, and more. He is the author of Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street's Great Foreclosure Fraud and Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power.If Congress is saying: We have the power of the purse, and we have the ability to dictate to the President what he is able to do or not do with federal funding, then why not go the whole way? To me, that was the entire purpose of the shutdown— to stop the President from ignoring Congress and initiating his own prerogatives as it relates to government funding. It is really making Congress completely irrelevant in the process which they constitutionally are supposed to dictate.David DayenEvery time Trump has been in power and there's been a national election, he's lost it. He lost the midterm elections in 2018. He lost the presidential election in 2020. He lost the off-year elections in 2017 and 2019. He lost (just last week) the elections in 2025. He is not equipped to have an agenda that appeals to the American people when he's in power. And so I firmly agree that Democrats are likely to do well in the elections next year, as they just did. The one thing that can stop that is: completely punching your base in the face, after you succeed politically in backing Republicans into a corner.David DayenDani Noble is a Strategic Campaigns Organizer at Jewish Voice for Peace.Israel bonds (which very few people know much about) are direct loans to the Israeli military and government. They are unrestricted. They have no guardrails around what those funds can be used for, et cetera. And this is a main way that the Israeli military and government generate an unrestricted slush fund to be able to continue their genocidal assault on Gaza, to continue funding for the atrocities being committed against Palestinians—even as their government and economy suffers and/or operates with a massive deficit.Dani NobleThis bill would essentially block the Trump administration from delivering some of the deadliest weapons to Israel. So it's an essential, essential step in what we need to do fundamentally—which is a full arms embargo to stop arming the Israeli military and government…It's the most supported piece of legislation in support of Palestinian rights that we've ever seen.Dani NobleSam Simon is an author, playwright, and attorney. His new book Dementia Man: An Existential Journey is based on his award-winning play of the same name.There's also a social cost. A sense that everything I've ever built personally—my cars, my homes, my savings—that were all going to be available as a legacy to my family, they have to be spent in my few years of my life just to keep me alive. There needs to be a community response to that—and that's shorthand for the government. It doesn't force people to go broke to stay alive.Sam SimonNews 11/14/25* This week, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new tranche of over 20,000 pages of documents related to infamous financier and sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. These documents include damning emails between Epstein and various high-power individuals like Steve Bannon, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and current U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. However, the emails that have received the most attention are those regarding President Donald Trump. In these emails, Epstein claimed Trump “knew about the girls,” and claimed that, “i [i.e. Epstein] am the one able to take him [i.e. Trump] down.” Perhaps most shocking, Epstein claims to have been with Trump during Thanksgiving in 2017, according to NBC. If true, it would directly contradict Trump's repeated insistence that he had no contact with Epstein since their falling out in the mid 2000s, either 2004 or 2007, per PBS.* The newly released Epstein files reinforce another narrative as well: that Epstein was an asset for Israeli intelligence. Drop Site news has done excellent reporting on Epstein helping to “Broker [an] Israeli Security Agreement With Mongolia,” “Build a Backchannel to Russia Amid [the] Syrian Civil War” and “Sell a Surveillance State to Côte d'Ivoire.” Most recently the independent outlet has published an expose on Epstein's relationship with known Mossad spy Yoni Koren. According to this piece, “Epstein's personal calendars reveal that…[Koren] lived at Epstein's Manhattan apartment for multiple stretches between 2013 and 2016.” There is also evidence that Epstein wired money to Koren. However, the reasons behind this transfer, and the details of their relationship, remain murky.* More Epstein information is likely to be released in the coming days. This week, the longest ever government shutdown in American history concluded with capitulation by centrist Democrats in the Senate. However, the conclusion of the shutdown finally broke the logjam over the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, the newly elected Democratic Congresswoman from Arizona. Grijalva immediately fulfilled her vow to be the 218th signature on the Discharge Petition forcing a vote on the release of the Epstein files, joining all 213 other House Democrats and four Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace, per the Hill. In her first speech, Grijalva emphatically stated, “Justice cannot wait another day.” House Speaker Johnson has promised to bring the matter to a vote next week and many Republicans who did not sign the petition are expected to vote for it, with sponsors angling for a veto-proof majority. At that point, all eyes will turn to the Senate.* Even still, the Democrats blinking in the government shutdown showdown has infuriated many members of Congress, candidates and Democratic-aligned organizations, who are now calling for Chuck Schumer to step aside as Senate Minority Leader. Journalist Prem Thakker is keeping a running tally of these calls, which so far includes 12 Congressional Democrats – with major names like Pramila Jayapal, Mark Pocan, Rashida Tlaib, and Ro Khanna among them – along with candidates like Seth Moulton, Mallory McMorrow, Saikat Chakrabarti and Graham Platner. Beyond these individuals however, this call has been echoed by groups ranging from Our Revolution to Social Security Works to College Democrats of America, among many others.* Moving to economic matters, one other consequence of the protracted government shutdown is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics was “largely idle,” meaning it did not collect the crucial fiscal information it is responsible for gathering, including October jobs numbers and Consumer Price Index changes. According to POLITICO, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said this information is unlikely to ever be released. She of course blamed that on the opposition in Congress, saying “Democrats may have permanently damaged the federal statistical system.” This is somewhat laughable, as the Trump administration has all but gone to war with the economic data collection functions of the federal government whenever that data has made him look bad.* Another bad sign for the economy in general, and for consumers in particular, is the rise of what are generously called “Flex Loans.” A new investigation by ProPublica in partnership with the Tennessee Lookout, examines the rise of this new strain of ultra-high-interest loan, with annual interest rates as high as 279.5%. This, combined with a lending cap of $4,000 – nine times higher than a traditional payday loan – has led to Advance Financial, the leading lender in Tennessee, suing over 110,000 people across the state since 2015. According to the data, judgments against consumers usually end up in the thousands, and 40% result in garnished wages. Loans of this variety were illegal before 2015, but the Tennessee legislature allowed them through and while the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sought to protect financial services consumers from these types of predatory lending schemes, the Trump administration's attempts to kneecap the agency have rendered it powerless.* Meanwhile, a dearth of consumer protections is yielding horrific consequences in a completely different area: AI. A new CNN report details how ChatGPT encouraged a Texas 23-year-old, Zane Shamblin, to kill himself. In heart-wrenching detail, this story paints a picture of Shamblin on the edge of suicide, and the AI chatbot helping to push him towards death. As Shamblin held a gun to his own head, the bot wrote, “You're not rushing. You're just ready,” later adding, “Rest easy, king…You did good.” According to this piece, the chatbot “repeatedly encouraged [Shamblin] as he discussed ending his life” for months, and “right up to his last moments.” Shamblin's parents are now suing ChatGPT's parent company, OpenAI, alleging the company endangered their son's life by, “tweaking its design last year to be more humanlike and by failing to put enough safeguards on interactions with users in need of emergency help.” The victim's mother, Alicia Shamblin, is quoted saying, “I feel like it's just going to destroy so many lives. It's going to be a family annihilator. It tells you everything you want to hear.”* In more positive consumer protection news, former Biden FTC Chair Lina Khan has hit the ground running in her new role helping to manage the transition for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Per Semafor, Khan has been “scouring city and state laws — some overlooked by past mayors and some too new to have been tested yet — for legal footing for Mamdani's priorities.” Apparently, “Khan has privately discussed targeting hospitals that bill patients for painkillers available more cheaply at corner drugstores and sports stadiums charging nosebleed prices for concessions,” and “Other avenues for enforcement include a new state law that requires companies to tell customers when they are using algorithmic pricing. The law took effect this week, forcing Uber and DoorDash to start disclosing, but the incoming Mamdani administration plans to police laggards.” In short, it seems like the incoming Mamdani administration will use any and all legal and administrative means at their disposal to bring down costs for New Yorkers – as he promised again and again during the campaign. And, if there is one consumer regulator who can accomplish this, it is Ms. Khan.* Turning to Hollywood, Variety has published a major new piece on newly-minted Paramount CEO David Ellison's first 100 days. This piece covers everything from his attempts to curry favor with President Trump to the battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Buried within this story is an indication that “Paramount maintains a list of talent it will not work with because they are deemed to be ‘overtly antisemitic.'” The criteria for this modern blacklist however is opaque, especially troubling given that Ellison has deputized Bari Weiss – an ardent Zionist and censor of pro-Palestine speech – as the “Editor-in-chief” of CBS News. According to Drop Site, the studio “recently condemned a filmmakers' boycott of Israeli institutions signed by Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, and Olivia Colman, among more than 4,000 others, declaring that Israel is carrying out genocide and apartheid.” Would Ellison blacklist these stars for “overt antisemitism”?* Finally, for some good news, the Economist is out with a stunning article on the success of China's transition to renewable energy. In the much-quoted opening paragraph, this piece reads “The SCALE of the renewables revolution in China is almost too vast for the human mind to grasp. By the end of last year, the country had installed 887 gigawatts of solar-power capacity—close to double Europe's and America's combined total. The 22m tonnes of steel used to build new wind turbines and solar panels in 2024 would have been enough to build a Golden Gate Bridge on every working day of every week that year. China generated 1,826 terawatt-hours of wind and solar electricity in 2024, five times more than the energy contained in all 600 of its nuclear weapons.” If that doesn't demonstrate the horizon of what is possible, given the requisite political will and determination, I don't know what will.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is repeatedly mentioned in newly public Epstein emails. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote on Epstein next week, as the Trump White House fails to contain the crisis. Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Barry Levine join Lawrence O'Donnell.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA Mike Johnson cracking on live tv after the Senate voted to end the shutdown now that it's clear the House will need to take up the vote as well and will soon have to address the discharge petition for the release of the Epstein files and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna about the the situation. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight: Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on the vote to end the shutdown. Then, New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on where the fight goes from here. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna on a new day for the Epstein files. And an interview with swing state candidate who ran on referendum against ICE and won. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Last night's Grass Valley town hall with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna was canceled. Khanna is already in Washington D.C. after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called all representatives back to vote on a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. Sierra Roots is hosting their annual shelter training and orientation tomorrow, November 13th from 5 to 7pm at the Nevada City Veterans Hall. Mike Cannatella, Shelter Program Manager, says the training is open to anyone interested in learning more or getting involved with Sierra Roots. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/11/2025): 3:05pm- In observance of Veterans Day, President Donald Trump spoke from Arlington National Cemetery—stating: "Everything we have, everything our country has achieved, has been purchased by the muscle, spine, and steel of the United States military." 3:10pm On Monday night, eight Senators who caucus with Democrats—Angus King, Tim Kaine, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, and Catherine Cortez Masto—joined Republicans to pass a spending package to end the government shutdown. The final vote in the Senate was 60-40. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is giving his members 36-hours to return to Washington D.C. with a vote occurring as early as Wednesday. 3:20pm- Politico conducted a new poll trying to identify the current leader of the Democratic Party—amazingly, the leading vote-getter was “Don't Know.” And “Nobody” placed third! 3:30pm- Ryan Manion—Chief Executive Officer at Travis Manion Foundation & Host of The Resilient Life Podcast—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to commemorate Veterans Day and discuss her soon-to-be-released book, “Things My Brother Used to Say.” You can find the book here: https://www.travismanion.org/book/. 4:05pm- Following the Senate's successful vote to end the government shutdown, Democrats have turned on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. In a post to X, Rep. Ro Khanna called for Schumer to be replaced. The Pod Save America hosts held Schumer personally responsible for eight Democrats working with Republicans to reopen the government. And CNN polling expert Harry Enten reveals that Schumer's approval rating is lower than any Senate Democratic leader's since at least 1985! 4:15pm- Were Democrats simply prolonging the shutdown in hopes that it would help them electorally last Tuesday? 4:30pm- Dr. Marc Siegel—Fox News Senior Medical Analyst & Clinical Professor of Medicine and Practicing Internist at NYU Langone Medical Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing.” You can find the book here: https://www.foxnews.com/books/the-miracles-among-us. 5:00pm- Bill D'Agostino— Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) moments from corporate media and Democrats. Is Chuck Schumer about to be replaced as Senate Minority Leader? “It's probably a coin flip.” Plus, the BBC has been caught deceptively editing a video of Donald Trump—making it appear as though he called for violence on January 6th. After widespread claims of institutional bias, CEO of BBC News Deborah Turness has resigned. 5:40pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joined The Pat McAfee Show where he revealed that he hates the new NFL kickoff! Plus, should Washington Commanders new stadium be named after Donald Trump?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Following the Senate's successful vote to end the government shutdown, Democrats have turned on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. In a post to X, Rep. Ro Khanna called for Schumer to be replaced. The Pod Save America hosts held Schumer personally responsible for eight Democrats working with Republicans to reopen the government. And CNN polling expert Harry Enten reveals that Schumer's approval rating is lower than any Senate Democratic leader's since at least 1985! 4:15pm- Were Democrats simply prolonging the shutdown in hopes that it would help them electorally last Tuesday? 4:30pm- Dr. Marc Siegel—Fox News Senior Medical Analyst & Clinical Professor of Medicine and Practicing Internist at NYU Langone Medical Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing.” You can find the book here: https://www.foxnews.com/books/the-miracles-among-us.

We've got ourselves a good old-fashioned legislative brawl over hemp. The Senate just shut down Rand Paul's amendment that tried to strip out restrictions on intoxicating hemp products from the new government funding deal. This is the kind of hemp that doesn't quite fall under marijuana, the THCA and Delta-9 stuff that's skirted federal legality thanks to a 2018 farm bill maneuver. Paul, joined by Ted Cruz and a solid group of Democrats, argued this would gut the hemp industry in Kentucky and beyond. Mitch McConnell, of all people, led the charge in cracking down — he wants to shut down what he sees as a loophole before he exits stage right in 2026.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The hemp industry is pissed. They lobbied hard, warning this will lead to job losses, ruined crops, and wiped-out businesses. But some law enforcement groups, anti-drug organizations, and even alcohol and legal marijuana folks were all in favor. They argue the current situation puts minors at risk and needs to be cleaned up. Rand Paul says his fight wasn't about holding up the government funding, but rather making sure someone in the Senate stood up for hemp farmers. Still, the amendment failed, and the broader bill — restrictions included — is going to move forward. And unless something magical happens in the House, it looks like the loophole days are done.Personally, I'm pretty skeptical of the idea that we're one bad gummy away from chaos in the streets. I've never bought the whole “kids are going to die if we don't regulate this tomorrow” pitch. That's not to say we shouldn't have age restrictions and public usage laws — we definitely should — but we need to be real about this. America needs a consistent weed policy. We're in this weird limbo where it's both legal and illegal, regulated and unregulated, and the result is that nobody really knows what's what.The 50-Year Mortgage PlanDonald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage on Truth Social, and it immediately got dragged on cable news. Fox Business host Charlie Payne slammed the plan as a bad way to fix housing affordability. The math doesn't lie: you might pay less per month, but in the long run, you'd nearly double the total cost of the house. That didn't stop Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, from calling it a game-changer. But Pulte's now facing heat because this idea just doesn't have a lot of fans.The appeal is pretty simple. You give younger buyers a way into the housing market with a lower monthly payment. Maybe that helps them get in the game earlier, buy a house in their twenties, start building equity. But let's be honest — the problem isn't just the monthly payment. It's the cost of everything. I didn't buy a house in my twenties because I wasn't ready, and I wanted to live a little. That's not a mortgage issue. That's a culture issue.And when I finally did buy, I didn't care how long the mortgage was. I cared about location, timing, and whether I actually wanted to settle down. A 50-year mortgage might help on the margins, but it's not the silver bullet for housing affordability. Maybe it gets a few people in the door earlier. Maybe not. But it's certainly not going to fix the system.Schumer on the Hot SeatChuck Schumer is taking incoming fire from all directions. After eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to end the shutdown, a lot of progressives decided enough was enough. Groups like MoveOn and Indivisible are now calling for Schumer to resign. Even some moderates are joining the chorus. They say he's out of touch, ineffective, and unable to confront Trump in any meaningful way.MoveOn claims 80% of their members want Schumer out. Representatives like Rashida Tlaib, Ro Khanna, and Seth Moulton have all voiced their displeasure. But over in the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is standing by Schumer. He gave a full-throated endorsement, saying Schumer is the right man for the job and that his fight during the shutdown was valiant. So at least publicly, Schumer isn't going anywhere.But this does shine a spotlight on the growing rift within the Democratic Party. The progressives want more aggression, more resistance, and less compromise. Schumer's old-school Senate style — the backroom deals, the procedural wrangling — doesn't cut it for them anymore. Whether or not this turns into an actual leadership challenge is still up in the air. But the frustration is loud and growing, and Chuck is smack in the middle of it.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:39 - Latest on Shutdown00:04:21 - Interview with Kirk Bado00:29:16 - Update00:29:52 - Hemp Products00:33:57 - 50-Year Mortgages00:37:58 - Calls for Schumer to Resign00:41:41 - Interview with Kirk Bado (con't)01:08:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Mike blasts Democrats for raging over the end of the government shutdown—arguing their outrage proves they thrive on chaos, pain, and control. He unpacks their fury over SNAP benefits returning, calls out “fake moderates” like Ro Khanna, and defends Trump’s exchange with Laura Ingraham on America First vs. global leadership. Plus, a Veterans Day tribute to his parents who served in WWII, and a fiery debate on whether Republicans should finally end the Senate filibuster to push Trump’s agenda forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna, who's making headlines after calling for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. In a fiery post, Khanna wrote: “Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can't lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?” With Democrats divided over how the government shutdown was handled, and growing frustration over rising healthcare costs, many in the party are now asking the same question: Is it time for new leadership? Don and Congressman Khanna break down the growing rift inside the Democratic Party, what this moment says about accountability, and where the fight goes from here.

Live from Crooked Con, Tommy and Ben look back at the last year since Trump was re-elected and unpack the worst and most surprising moments of Trump 2.0 foreign policy, including the president's bogus claims that he's a “peacemaker,” the continuing horrors of Russia's war on Ukraine, the administration's incoherence on China, and the catastrophic gutting of USAID. Then the guys are joined by Representatives Yassamin Ansari and Ro Khanna to discuss the future of Democratic foreign policy. They talk about how the next generation of Democrats should lead on immigration, Israel, Iran, climate change, Venezuela, and more. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Krystal and Saagar discuss Dems surrender on shutdown, Trump ballroom enrages Americans, Ro Khanna calls on Schumer to step down, Trump calls affordability a con job. Trillion Dollar War Machine: https://www.amazon.com/Trillion-Dollar-War-Machine-Bankrupts/dp/1645030636 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress is shut down. War drums are beating on the Venezuela coast. Federal workers and troops are on the brink, and democracy is on the ropes. Happy Halloween! Ugh. It's many more tricks than treats this year. For that—and this Football Friday—your host Paul Rieckhoff welcomes a guest right at the center of the storm: Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), a powerful leader at the intersection of American politics and Silicon Valley innovation. He represents the home of tech—and a possible candidate for President (He'll talk about that). In this must-hear conversation, Rieckhoff challenges Khanna on his party's plans to try to slow down Trump, the Dem strategy on the shutdown, how long this madness will last, and if Congress can get anything done at all since they're not even in session.  And Khanna thoughtfully pulls back the curtain on the dysfunction in Congress, the dangers of unchecked war powers, the tech elite's disconnect from American service, and why real patriotism still matters. And the rare examples of when far right Majorie Taylor Greene and far left İlhan Omar might sign on to the same bills. Khanna also discusses how Democrats and America can reclaim their soul—and shares his Halloween and football picks along the way. End your week with a fast, fierce and independent blast of independent information, analysis and perspective. In a style that will satisfy like a King Size Snickers in your Halloween bag.  Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. Its independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and all of the IVA candidates.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Ro Khanna tells us about his work with Rep. Thomas Massie to get the Epstein files released.

Tonight on The Last Word: Americans are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. Also, a new poll finds Democrats with a large lead in the Virginia governor's race. Plus, ICE agents are causing chaos in southern California. And scientists revive the weather damage database cut by Donald Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna, David Noriega, Larry Sabato, Memo Torres, and Adam B. Smith join Jacob Soboroff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John welcomes California Democratic congressman Ro Khanna to discuss a raft of headlines this week—from Donald Trump seeking $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for its past investigations of him to his demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make space for a 90,000 square foot ballroom—that bolster Khanna's argument that Trump and the GOP majority are running a government “of, by, and for the billionaires.” Khanna explains why focusing on MAGA corruption is his party's best path back to power; why he endorsed Zohran Mamdani when so many elected New York Democrats didn't; why he's sticking with insurgent Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite the controversies swirling around him; and his unlikely (albeit limited) kinship with Marjorie Taylor Greene and Steve Bannon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The morning after NYC's final mayoral debate, Republican candidate and founder of the Guardian Angels Curtis Sliwa discusses the race and his competitors. Sliwa also addresses calls for him to step aside in his bid for Mayor and free up his constituents to vote for Independent Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California) weighs in on NYC's race and on the government shutdown, now on its 23rd day. Plus, Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected three of Paramount's takeover offers, and President Trump has said that he'll speak with American cattle ranchers about the rising costs of beef.  Curtis Sliwa - 19:56Rep. Ro Khanna - 33:49 In this episode:Ro Khanna, @RepRoKhannaCurtis Sliwa, @CurtisSliwaJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 2 of this must-hear discussion finds Tom Bilyeu and Congressman Ro Khanna accelerating straight into the core of America's identity crisis—exploring economic patriotism, housing and education policy, the perils of populism, and how to navigate the forces pulling our country apart. Ro shares insider perspectives on bipartisan cooperation, building coalitions, and his vision for restoring hope and opportunity for everyday Americans. Through candid dialogue and intense debate on topics like wealth inequality, capitalism vs. socialism, the psychology of populist moments, and the practical steps needed for reform, Tom and Ro map out what it will truly take to revive the American dream. They wrestle with history's lessons, the specific physics of economic pain, and the need for leaders to respond to real-world results over ideology. Whether you're interested in the healing of division or the details of urban policy, this segment is packed with actionable ideas, philosophical insight, and raw political strategy. Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Cape: 33% off with code IMPACT33 at https://cape.co/impact Incogni: Free 30 day trial and 60% off annual plan at https://incogni.com/IMPACT AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not every day that the most interesting story in American politics is a Senate primary in Maine, but here we are. This race, at least for now, has everything: a populist outsider, a messy internal fight, a supposedly safe Democrat, and a very unfortunate tattoo. If the Democrats blow a winnable seat in 2026, you can probably trace it back to this moment, and to one name: Graham Platner.Platner launched his campaign with the kind of fire Democrats usually dream of and then quickly move to kill. He's ex-military, tattooed, and came out swinging against the party establishment. Think Fetterman with a more overtly socialist bent — and the endorsements to match. Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna, a digital team built for viral insurgency. His launch video was raw and effective, casting him as the only one who'd fight Collins like it meant something. But before he could define himself, the knives came out. Old Reddit comments. Unpolished statements. And most notably, a chest tattoo that bears an uncomfortable resemblance to an SS death's head symbol.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Now, he says the tattoo was a drunk decision made while serving overseas — something picked off the wall at a shop in Croatia. That tracks. Plenty of service members come home with something dumb etched into their skin. But politics isn't fair. The second it surfaced, it became a narrative — a “secret Nazi” smear that, while ridiculous, is now baked into every conversation about the guy. And that's not something most voters are willing to fact-check. The perception — not the reality — becomes the problem.Still, the bigger issue isn't the ink. It's how Platner handled it. His entire appeal is built on strength and authenticity — and he responded like a nervous staffer trying to keep his job. The apology video was soft. It was long. It was careful. None of that fits the image he's built. If you're running on being the guy who doesn't back down, you can't fold the first time someone calls you a name. He needed to come out swinging — not just at the press, but at the party that clearly doesn't want him there.Because make no mistake, they don't. Janet Mills is the Schumer pick. She's the “safe” one — a proven fundraiser, a party loyalist, and the kind of candidate who rarely wins a general in a state like Maine but always gets through the primary. That's why the long knives came out for Platner. And if he doesn't wake up and fight them like they're already trying to end his campaign — which they are — then he doesn't deserve the spot. Not because he's a bad guy, or because he's unelectable. But because he misunderstood the moment.This is a fight. Not a conversation. Not a listening tour. A fight. And if he doesn't start treating it like one, he's already lost.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:26 - Graham Platner00:16:10 - Interview with Josh Jennings and Andrew Heaton00:45:58 - Update00:46:13 - Trump-Putin00:49:03 - Israel-Hamas00:52:30 - Shutdown00:56:30 - Interview with Josh Jennings and Andrew Heaton, con't01:23:09 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Cape: 33% off with code IMPACT33 at https://cape.co/impact Incogni: Free 30 day trial and 60% off annual plan at https://incogni.com/IMPACT AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com Welcome to this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Today, Tom is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna for a deeply candid and wide-ranging conversation about the true state of the American Dream, the forces shaping today's economy, and what it will actually take to create a future where all Americans can thrive. Together, Tom and Ro dig into the causes and consequences of the government shutdown, the ever-expanding federal deficit, and the policies driving America's growing wealth inequality. With raw honesty, they debate the value—and risks—of wealth taxes, deficit spending, and the proper role of government in healthcare, education, and housing. Ro brings a unique perspective as a son of immigrants and representative of Silicon Valley, advocating for what he calls “economic patriotism” and laying out a detailed plan to reduce the national debt while investing in American families. Tom, meanwhile, challenges the idea that more spending guarantees better outcomes and presses Ro on the importance of results, personal freedom, and market-driven solutions. This episode is more than a political debate—it's an exploration of values, results, and what it means to believe in America's promise. Stay tuned as Tom and Ro grapple with big questions about policy, prosperity, and the urgent need to pull the country back to the middle, finding common ground in a time of division. If you're ready for a thoughtful, no-holds-barred conversation on the future of America, you won't want to miss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode (Friday 2 of 2) of the Steak for Breakfast Podcast, we are covering:   The real Democrat leadership is out counter messaging in prime time as CNN hosts Crazy Bernie and AOC while Ro Khanna and John Fetterman join conservatives for a town hall at the Kennedy Center   We've got the latest tidbits from the Trump Administration touching on issues ranging from the buildup against Venezuela, the War in Ukraine and an upcoming sit down in Hungary between the President and Vladimir Putin   Guests: In Order of Appearance   All profile handles are for X (formerly Twitter)   Congressman Randy Fine: (@RepFine) U.S. Representative, FL-6; Member, House Freedom Caucus (HFC); Member, Republican Study Committee (RSC)   Website:   Congressman Ralph Norman: (@RepRalphNorman) U.S. Representative, SC-5; Member, House Freedom Caucus (HFC); Member, Republican Study Committee (RSC)   Campaign: https://ralphnormanforgovernor.com/   Steak for Breakfast Links:   SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steak-for-breakfast-podcast/id1498791684   SUBSCRIBE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MXIB2s8IWLoT4tnBMAH9n?si=izN0KShBSAytW5JBBsKEwQ   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube:   Full shows: https://youtube.com/@steakforbreakfastpod   Steak Tidbits: https://youtube.com/@steaktidbits   EMAIL the show: steakforbreakfastpodcast@protonmail.com   Steak for Substack: https://steakforbreakfastpodcast.substack.com   linktree: https://linktr.ee/steakforbreakfastpodcast   MyPillow: Promo Code: STEAK at checkout Website: https://mystore.com/steak Website: https://www.mypillow.com/steak Via the Phone: 800-658-8045   My Patriot Cigar Co. Enter Promo Code: STEAK  and save 25% http://mypatriotcigars.com/usa/steak   Man Rubs Enter Promo Code: STEAK15 and save 15% https://manrubs.com   BattleBorn Coffee Roasters enter promo code: STEAK and save 20% off your first order https://www.battleborn.coffee   New Hope Wellness use this link or enter promo code: STEAK during intake for free consultation and $100 off your first order https://www.newhopewellness.com/steak Call: 1-800-527-2150    

Today we’re joined by Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th District located in the heart of Silicon Valley. We dive into the latest government shutdown and explore whether THE FILES are at the center of it all. From there, we discuss the rapid evolution of technology, how US innovation is shaping the future, and what social media might look like under his vision. Chris parr joins the show to talk politics and also give an update on the NFL season plus a few classic parr bros stories. LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS WHAT YOU THINK OF RO! ENJOY! More About Ro Here: https://khanna.house.gov/ We are live streaming a Fully unedited version of the pod on Twitch, if you want to chat with us while we're recording, follow here: https://www.twitch.tv/chadandjtgodeep Grab some dank merch here:https://appreeshapparel.com/ Come see us on Tour! Get your tix - http://www.chadandjt.com TEXT OR CALL the hotline with your issue or question: 323-418-2019(Start with where you're from and name for best possible advice) Check out the reddit for some dank convo: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChadGoesDeep/ Thanks to our Sponsors:Brotege: The Best Skincare products for bros - get started today for just 10$ Visit https://www.brotege.com/deep HIGHLAND STYLE CO: The Best Hair products for healthy hair Go to https://www.highland.style/deep or use code godeep at checkout and get 20% off today! PRODUCTION & EDITS BY: Jake Rohret

Charlie Kirk Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna  joins the show. 120Life: “120/Life is a natural drink that supports healthy blood pressure. See better numbers in 2 weeks or your money back by saving 20% with code BENNY at http://www.120life.com/ ” Advantage Gold: Get your FREE wealth protection kit https://www.abjv1trk.com/F6XL22/4MQCFX/?sub1=Youtube Patriot Mobile: Go to https://www.PatriotMobile.com/Benny and get A FREE MONTH Allio Capital: Text ”BENNY” to 511511 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: A bipartisan Epstein discharge petition will have the 218 signatures needed once the newly elected Arizona lawmaker is sworn in. Also, Texas Rep. Greg Casar calls out Sen. John Cornyn for ignoring Texas families' health care concerns. And Attorney General Bondi dodges questions from Democrats at a Senate hearing. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Greg Casar, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will there finally be peace in Gaza? Sarah and Beth discuss President Trump's efforts to coordinate a peace deal between Israel and Gaza. They reflect on what it must mean to families on both sides of the conflict to see a potential end to this war in sight. Why isn't Congress back in session to end this shutdown and what does it have to do with Epstein?. Sarah and Beth talk to Rep. Ro Khanna about the government shutdown and his efforts to get the Epstein files released. Rep. Khanna also shares why the two are intertwined. How much cleaning is too much cleaning? Outside of politics, we're talking about cleaning content and what level of cleaning goes past reasonable standards of cleanliness. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats and more.Don't miss our limited-edition holiday sale!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses day nine of the Schumer shutdown and the Israel-Gaza peace deal, and talks with Rep. Ro Khanna, Noah Rothman, Jack Ciattarelli, Sen. Kevin Cramer, Sen. James Lankford, Jim Talent, and Jake Tapper, author of Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Ro Khanna joins the Beast's Joanna Coles to reveal what he calls Washington's most dangerous cover-up. The California congressman explains how the Epstein files hold explosive information and why his bipartisan effort to release them has been stonewalled during the government shutdown. He links Trump's role in the stalemate to a broader system that shields the powerful rather than the public. From congressional gridlock to moral reckoning, Khanna argues that transparency is the only way to restore trust in democracy. Is Trump protecting national secrets or defending himself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump and Republicans have officially lost the messaging war on the ongoing government shutdown. Brian interviews Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Ro Khanna, and Tommy Vietor to talk about why the shutdown is going poorly for the GOPShop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

October 5, 2025; 8am: President Trump's new attempt to exert control over higher education is being called a “code-red” by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The University of Southern California is just one of the nine institutions that the Trump administration is pushing to commit to the president's political agenda. Erwin Chemerinsky joins The Weekend to discuss how it is impacting college campuses across the nation and why it's "extortion."For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President JD Vance offers an update on the government shutdown and makes a pledge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). The Democrat Party is playing defense and acting very offended by memes. Even Democrat lawmakers are admitting that they are behind the government shutdown. Who will cave first over the government shutdown … Republicans or Democrats? Here come the robot waiters! The Israeli prime minister calls Qatar to apologize for a recent strike on that country, and President Trump signs an executive order to protect Qatar from attack. The Anti-Defamation League pulls down its "Extremist" index. Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert are so bothered by President Trump. The Shaman from January 6 is filing a $40 trillion lawsuit. Communist China flag raised by the city of Philadelphia. Pope Leo has a message for "pro-life" Americans. The pope blesses blocks of ice in honor of climate change. Checking in with Los Angeles after the wildfires. Portland has been held hostage by Antifa for more than 100 days now. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:14 Government Shutdown Continues 03:03 The Shutdown Caucus 04:47 JD Vance on Democrats' Government Shutdown 07:13 JD Vance Discusses Memes by Trump 10:20 Hakeem Jeffries gets Trolled AGAIN! 12:08 Hakeem Jeffries with Jake Tapper on Memes 13:13 Jake Tapper Asks Hakeem Jeffries about the Shutdown 14:51 Ro Khanna on Funding Illegals' Healthcare 17:42 Shri Thanedar Wants the Shutdown 19:14 Is AOC Directing the Government Shutdown? 20:36 Nancy Pelosi's Hand Band-Aid 24:33 Karoline Leavitt's New Voicemail 30:17 Fat Five 50:50 FBI Cuts Ties with ADL 53:53 Hate Symbols in America 55:20 Jimmy Kimmel Joins Stephen Colbert 58:55 QAnon Shaman is the TRUE President 1:04:49 Chinese Flag Raised in an American City 1:07:17 Pope Leo on Abortion 1:09:34 Pope Leo Blessing a Block of Ice 1:11:51 Analyzing Pope Leo's Message about Pro-Life 1:16:03 Dennis Prager Update 1:20:41 AI Baby Pete Hegseth's Speech to Generals 1:25:50 FLASHBACK: Karen Bass on Rebuilding after LA Fires 1:30:38 ANTIFA Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Chamath and Jason welcome Rep. Ro Khanna! (1:10) H-1Bs and immigration (8:40) Giving Trump credit as a Progressive Democrat, why bipartisanship is broken, future Democratic leaders (15:08) Tech industry: Can Democrats win back tech?; Economic patriotism, protection vs proliferation of AI (24:25) Government shutdown, what actually happens? (30:25) Extreme rhetoric: Importance of dialing this down (36:29) Censorship and lawfare on both sides (40:32) Crime issues in major cities, why Democrats are losing on safety, common sense solutions (47:46) Mamdani's surge: is Zohran the future of the party? (51:15) Congressional stock trading ban Follow Ro Khanna: https://x.com/rokhanna Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump rambles through a military speech as a government shutdown is looming. Also, the government is set to shut down as Democrats fight health care hikes. Plus, Senate Democrats demand the Tom Homan files from Trump officials. And Bloomberg News reports Jeffrey Epstein's emails reveal a support network. Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ken Dilanian, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump posts a racist fake video after a White House meeting with Democrats. Also, Senate Democrats press the Justice Department to release files on the border czar Tom Homan bribery investigation. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports on new details about the Ghislaine Maxwell prison transfer after her Justice Department interview. And Oversight Democrats release a third batch of Epstein documents. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors are “shocked” by Kash Patel's testimony. Also, Donald Trump's economy and tariffs are a top issue in the New Jersey governor's race. And early voting begins Friday in the Virginia governor's race. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and fmr. Rep. Abigail Spanberger join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump administration has responded to the assassination of Charlie Kirk by threatening a sweeping crackdown on political opponents under the guise of targeting “hate speech.” Trump advisor Stephen Miller and Attorney General Pam Bondi both signaled that the federal government would aggressively pursue groups accused of doxing, protests, or hate speech, sparking fears of a First Amendment crisis.  Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show argue that Miller's rhetoric represents a fascist-style campaign to suppress dissent, while Bondi's blunt comments drew backlash even from many of her fellow conservatives. The segment highlights free speech concerns raised by figures like Tucker Carlson and Ro Khanna, warning that chaos and censorship ultimately strengthen authoritarian power rather than protect democracy. Plus segments on the FBI's highly dubious “evidence” against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson and the myriad right-wing commentators offering support for the idea that Kirk was turning against Israel.