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Chris Wright, U.S. Secretary of Energy in the Trump administration, joins Guy Benson in person at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broadcasting at the Reagan National Economic Forum in front of a live audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the future of technology and populism with Joe Lonsdale, Founder & Managing Partner of 8VC. Then, they speak with Rep. Jodey Arrington, Chairman of House Budget Committee on how he shepherded the big beautiful bill to passage in House. Next, they interview Rep. Beth Van Duyne, 24th District of Texas and they talk about China and dysfunction in Washington DC. Then winding it up, they speak to David Trulio, President & CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, on findings from a new RNEF poll on public attitudes about economy, etc.
Donald Trump is rumored to have a plan to receive a $400 million plane from Qatar, retrofitted to serve as Air Force One. On its face, it's a straightforward diplomatic gift to the United States, meant to replace aging presidential aircraft. But the controversy kicked into overdrive with reports that this plane could eventually end up in Trump's hands personally, via his presidential library. That's where things get murky.Let's start with facts. The two current Air Force One planes have been flying since the George H.W. Bush era. They're overdue for replacement, and Boeing was contracted to deliver new ones. But Boeing's been a mess—delays, scandals, technical issues. Trump, frustrated with the pace, toured a Qatari 747-8 already fitted for luxury use. This plane is 13 years old, but still valued around $400 million.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Now, Qatar is a massive buyer of American military hardware. We're talking $26 billion in purchases over the past decade. In that context, a $400 million jet as a gesture of goodwill isn't shocking. What makes this different is the personal angle. According to ABC's original report, Trump's library would receive the plane by January 1, 2029 — before Trump's successor takes office, and potentially before Boeing's replacements are ready. If true, that would mean Trump gets to keep a retrofitted Air Force One for personal use, while the next president is stuck with the old models.For me, that's the red line. If Trump forces his successor to downgrade because he took the new plane for himself, that's blatant self-dealing. If the plane stays in the rotation until Boeing delivers, and only then moves to his library, it becomes more of a vanity project — still unusual, but not unprecedented. Reagan's old Air Force One is parked at his library, after all. You can even see it in some of Trump's old debates, the ones held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.But Reagan's plane wasn't transferred to him personally right after his presidency. It stayed in service until Clinton's term ended before being disassembled and reassembled in Simi Valley. Trump's timeline — if ABC's reporting holds — would be far more aggressive, and far more self-serving.The frustrating part is how little clarity we've gotten. Most coverage fixates on whether it's “appropriate” for Qatar to give the U.S. a plane. That's not the interesting question. The real issue is when Trump plans to take personal control of it. That's what determines whether this is normal diplomatic horse-trading — or brazen corruption.Until we get a straight answer on that, this story stays in limbo. Potential scandal or overblown noise — we just don't know yet.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:55 - Qatari Plane Deal00:18:10 - Update00:21:19 - John Fetterman00:24:52 - David Hogg00:27:13 - Inflation00:31:11 - Interview with Matt Laslo01:17:52 - 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
Can you imagine a time when a U.S. President and a Canadian Prime Minister were friends? ... And said nice things about each other in public? ... And the nice things they said about each other in public were neither remarkable nor newsworthy? Well, here's proof that such a time once existed: "The fact that we go on, we got along, President Reagan and Prime Minister Mulroney, two some said Irish, we were Irish, now that I think of it, and we became friends. But more to the point. We recognized the importance of getting along. It sent a positive message not only to our senior officials and our governments to work together, but to the people of Canada and the United States." That was the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada ... April 5th 1993 ... At a tribute in his honor ... Hosted by Ronald Reagan ...The event was held in Simi Valley California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Not used to hearing such language? Want to hear Brian Mulroney say more lovely things about Ronald Reagan — and hear Ronald Reagan say lovely things about Brian Mulroney? Then listen to the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Remembering when Canada and the United States were partners in trade — and partners in friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday, April 17, 2025 In the second hour, Kerby'll speak with Melissa Giller about the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. To end the show, Kerby shares additional headlines and a biblical perspective on them. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with […]
Canada has a lot going on right now. It's facing a potential trade war with the United States, President Trump wants it to become the 51st US state and its long-standing leader Justin Trudeau is set to depart in March, ahead of a general election where a Conservative victory looks likely. Former leader of Canada's Liberal Party Michael Ignatieff joins Geraldine and Hamish to discuss why he is taking President Trump's threats very seriously, and why he thinks we should too. Guest: Michael Ignatieff - former leader of the Liberal party of Canada. He teaches history at Central European University, Vienna. Audio grab courtesy of Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.Recommendations:Geraldine: Fire and Ashes: Success and Failure in Politics, by Michael IgnatieffHamish: Syria's new Islamist president consolidates power, Financial TimesGet in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library survived the Los Angeles fires thanks to the 700 goats that created a fireline of roughly 150 feet on the hillsides around the campus. Owner of Eco-Goats, Leo Phelan, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drifve to discuss eco-goat grazing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that we all know that Stranger Things 5 is set in the fall of 1987, Collin and guest host Doug present a MEGA-sized episode all about the pop culture and headlines of that glorious time — from Iran-Contra to ‘Dirty Dancing' to little baby Jessica. What music is Dustin listening to on his Walkman? What movie is Lucas taking Max to? And what cool duds is Nancy wearing while hoisting her trusty shotgun? Grab your paperback of ‘Misery', pop your cassette of ‘Appetite for Destruction' into your mini boombox, and join us! American Top 40 - https://archive.org/details/casey-kasems-american-top-40-the-80s INXS 'Guns in the Sky' - Atlantic Records Reagan speech - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Baby Jessica coverage - WFAA-TV 'Dirty Dancing' - LIONSGATE 'The Princess Bride' - 20th Century Fox 'LA Law' - NBC 'The Golden Girls' - NBC 'Growing Pains' - ABC 'The Real Ghostbusters' - ABC 'The Smurfs' - NBC
When actor Dennis Quaid was approached to play Ronald Reagan in the new movie "Reagan," he almost didn't take the role. "Fear went up my spine," he tells Glenn on a special episode of "The Glenn Beck Podcast." "He's probably my biggest hero, in a way." As the two sit surrounded by beautiful mountains at Glenn's ranch in Idaho, Quaid explains how a visit to Reagan's own ranch property was what finally convinced him to accept the part. "I GOT Reagan there. You can feel him." Quaid reveals what made Reagan such a formidable — yet loved — president and whether or not America will ever see a similar leader again. They dive into Quaid's past struggles with addiction, the dangers of fame, and how he eventually developed a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that pulled him through it all. Plus, Quaid provides hope for our nation's future, from the ability of RFK Jr. to bridge Democrat and Republican Party lines and signs the world is "turning right side up again" to his belief that mending America starts with one small step at a time: "I think it starts at home, in our relationships with our friend [and] local community." They discuss how COVID replicated a kind of "spiritual revolution," the spread of communism, and how Quaid learned piano from Jerry Lee Lewis himself — which Quaid then demonstrates in an impromptu performance. So is Quaid concerned for the nation's future? Or is he steadfast — like Reagan — in his belief in the American people? He tells Glenn that he's an optimist and that "people are yearning for a return to common sense and decency." Special thank-you to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for helping to provide footage of the 40th president. Note: The new movie "Reagan" is a sponsor of "The Glenn Beck Program." Sponsors: Relief Factor Relief Factor can help you live pain-free! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF to save on your first order. PreBorn By introducing an expecting mother to her unborn baby through a free ultrasound, PreBorn doubles the chances that she will choose life. One lifesaving ultrasound is just $28. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “Baby,” or visit http://preborn.com/glenn. Byrna Byrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit https://byrna.com/pages/glenn-beck-landing for a 10% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Card, White House Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2006, Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Ronald Reagan, and CEO of the George and Barbara Bush Foundation, joined the Guy Benson Show today to share his experience across both the Bush and Reagan administrations, and Benson and Card discuss the infamous moment when Card shared the news of the second tower being struck to then-President George W Bush on 9/11. Card and Benson also discuss President Reagan's focus on Federalism and the role of governors, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rumours of communist infiltration in the movie business had circulated for years. Showbiz insider Billy Wilkerson is the first to publicly name alleged Tinseltown “communists”, including Dalton Trumbo, in his paper, the Hollywood Reporter. William R. Wilkerson III speaks about his father's friendship with billionaire producer Howard Hughes, a rabid anti-communist. He describes how his mostly apolitical father's anti-communist stance was shaped by a visit to the Soviet Union. Wilkerson III recalls how his father's close connections with stars like Jimmy Cagney gave him political influence in Hollywood. Oona Chaplin learns how future president Ronald Reagan operated as an FBI informant. Archive Ronald Reagan's 'evil empire' speech, 1983, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
During Lydon Johnson's 4 years in office, his administration shepherded through: The Civil Rights Act, The Voting Rights Act, The Economic Opportunity Act, Upward Bound, The Job Corps, Head Start, Community Action Agencies, The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Medicare and Medicaid, The National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, and NPR, The Urban Mass Transportation Act, Cigarette Labelling and Advertising Act, The Motor Vehicle Safety Act, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, The Child Safety Act of 1966, The Water Quality Act, The Housing and Urban Development Act, The Fair Labor Standards Act, and many many other programs designed to eliminate poverty in America. By eliminating poverty, he didn't only mean financial poverty, yet this isn't to say that LBJ ignored the economics at all. You might recall from our first episode Johnson saying, "This administration here and now declares unconditional war on poverty in America.” But we still see poverty in America today, so does that mean the war on poverty failed? In this episode, we'll look at the legacies of the Great Society, the War on Poverty, and LBJ's Presidency. And we'll ask, what did the policies that came out of his administration mean for the American Safety Net and why aren‘t more people aware of LBJ's social policy legacy? Special thanks to our guests for this episode, Erine Gray, Guian McKee, Martha Baily, Julian Zelizer, Mark Updegrove, H.W. Brands, and Robert Caro. Thank you as well to The Miller Center at the University of Virginia, The American Presidency Project at The University of California Santa Barbara, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, and The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum in Austin Texas for their consultation and use of archived materials. Michael Zapruder arranged and composed the music for this show, and played guitar, with Jeff Olsen on drums, Mike St. Clair on bass, and Sam Lipman on keyboards. Executive Producer, Rebecca McInroy. Advising Editor, Jim Tuttle Intern, Frances Cutter
Here we are in the third episode of our 4 episode season looking at how Lyndon Johnson, by passing the civil rights bill on July 2nd, 1964, and The Economic Opportunity Act on Aug. 20th, 1964, is continuing the work of Franklin Roosevelt, and doing it as a sort of interim president before he is elected in his own right in November of 1964. An election he's nervous about, an election that could find him out of politics altogether with an enormous amount of work undone and with no clear path to power within reach. One of the biggest goals left undone by FDR and through the terms of Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy, is that of passing a comprehensive healthcare bill for the poor and elderly. In this episode, we explore Medicare's tenuous, and little-known road to realization and the masterminds behind its conception. Special thanks to our guests for this episode, Erine Gray, Guian McKee, Melody Barnes, Julian Zelizer, Mark Updegrove, and Robert Caro. Thank you as well to The Miller Center at the University of Virginia, The American Presidency Project at The University of California Santa Barbara, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, and The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum in Austin Texas for their consultation and use of archived materials. Michael Zapruder arranged and composed the music for this show, and played guitar, with Jeff Olsen on drums, Mike St. Clair on bass, and Sam Lipman on keyboards. Executive Producer, Rebecca McInroy. Advising Editor, Jim Tuttle Intern, Frances Cutter
Prompted by the ICJ genocide trial in The Hague aimed at Israel, Rabbi Dunner visited the Auschwitz Exhibition at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - just to refresh his mind regarding the dire consequences of Jews ignoring existential threats. These are his reflections following the visit. Photograph: UN Photo/ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek. Courtesy of the ICJ. All rights reserved.
Earlier this year, we were fortunate to interview holocaust historian, curator and American Jewish University professor Dr. Michael Berenbaum. He joined Coffee with Closers to preview the opening of “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” This world-renowned traveling exhibition is currently at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley California. In light of the recent atrocities in Israel, we've decided to re-air the episode. Dr. Berenbaum sheds light on the significance of educating people of all ages about one of humanity's darkest chapters and the profound lessons it holds for our present times.Due to overwhelming demand, “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” was extended through January 28, 2024 at the Reagan Library.
When President Reagan dedicated the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on November 4, 1991, he said that he wanted the Library to be more than just a place where scholars interpret the past, but that he wanted it to be a dynamic intellectual forum where policy makers debate the future. What better way to […]
When President Reagan dedicated the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on November 4, 1991, he said that he wanted the Library to be more than just a place where scholars interpret the past, but that he wanted it to be a dynamic intellectual forum where policy makers debate the future. What better way to honor his vision than to host presidential debates at his Library? Since 2007, the Reagan Foundation has hosted 5 republican primary candidate presidential debates: 2 in the 2008 presidential election cycle, 1 in the 2012 presidential election cycle, 1 in the 2016 presidential election cycle, and then our 5th one, just last week, as part of the 2024 presidential election cycle. At our debate, which was broadcast on Fox Business and was in partnership with Univision, Rumble and the RNC, six candidates took the stage. They were, in alphabetical order, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tim Scott. Approximately 700 guests watched the debate live in our Air Force One Pavilion, with another 500 members of the media on our campus watching in the filing center and spin room. In this week's Reagan Forum Podcast we are replaying this debate.
Sponsor: Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing.Top headlines for Monday, October 2, 2023In today's episode, we focus on a monumental legal battle, with the US Supreme Court agreeing to hear arguments on whether Texas and Florida can prevent social media platforms from censoring conservative viewpoints. Next, we turn our attention to the political arena, as we unpack five key facts you need to know about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, spotlighted in a recent presidential debate at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Switching gears, we'll explore the ramifications of a new reaffiliation policy from a United Methodist Church body, put in place for congregations that had previously left over ideological clashes on homosexuality. Finally, we examine an empowering gathering of students from over a dozen North Texas schools at the Prestonwood Baptist Church for what's being heralded as the nation's “premiere” Christian worldview conference.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Supreme Court agrees to hear social media censorship cases | Politics News Foster agencies may soon require families to affirm LGBT kids | Politics News 5 things to know about Ron DeSantis | Politics News Over 90% of voters say 'Gender Queer' is 'inappropriate': poll | U.S. News Dianne Feinstein, pioneering US senator, dies at 90 | Politics News TCG unveils initiative combating biblical illiteracy, heresy | Church & Ministries News United Methodist conference creates 'reaffiliation' policy | Church & Ministries News Biblical Worldview Conference looks at evidence for resurrection | Church & Ministries News Julie Chen Moonves details her radical conversion Christianity | Living News
What happens. . . and doesn't happen during a government shutdown? And what are the economic and political costs of one? FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram looks back at previous shutdowns and the spending fights that caused them. Later, he looks back at the career and legacy of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Seven of the Republican candidates took the GOP debate stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California on Wednesday, attempting to stand out and hopefully give their campaigns a boost. However, it's still a question as to whether they were able to land a significant punch on former President Donald Trump, who was absent for the event and continues to be the overwhelming frontrunner in the Republican 2024 nomination race. Anchor of The Story on the FOX News Channel and Co-Moderator of the first 2023 GOP Debate Martha MacCallum gives her take on the evening, who she thinks could see a bounce in the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens. . . and doesn't happen during a government shutdown? And what are the economic and political costs of one? FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram looks back at previous shutdowns and the spending fights that caused them. Later, he looks back at the career and legacy of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Seven of the Republican candidates took the GOP debate stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California on Wednesday, attempting to stand out and hopefully give their campaigns a boost. However, it's still a question as to whether they were able to land a significant punch on former President Donald Trump, who was absent for the event and continues to be the overwhelming frontrunner in the Republican 2024 nomination race. Anchor of The Story on the FOX News Channel and Co-Moderator of the first 2023 GOP Debate Martha MacCallum gives her take on the evening, who she thinks could see a bounce in the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Wednesday night, Fox Business and Rumble hosted the second Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in beautiful Simi Valley, California. Bari Weiss and The Free Press's very own Peter Savodnik watched live in the spin room as the seven candidates—Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Tim Scott, and Doug Burgum— took the stage to spar over questions about union strikes, inflation, income inequality, the cost of childcare, the border, China, crime, policing, drugs, gun violence, education, Russia, Ukraine. . . really, nothing new. But of course, the man they really wanted to spar with and the man leading the polls by a landslide still refuses to play ball. So, we sent TFP reporter Michael Moynihan to check in on the elusive Donald Trump, who spent his night on the other side of the country speaking to a crowded room, which he claimed would be full of striking auto workers. (Though, Moyihan had a hard time finding them.) Trump's Detroit visit came just one day after President Biden went to the picket line in Wayne County to march with union members outside a General Motors plant—an unprecedented move by a sitting president. On today's episode, as the two likely 2024 candidates battled to portray themselves as the voice of blue-collar Americans, what were the seven GOP hopefuls hoping to achieve by squabbling at the Reagan Library instead of marching with striking auto workers? Who were the biggest winners and losers of this very strange tale of two cities? And with nearly 60 percent of GOP voters backing Trump, is anyone emerging as a viable Trump competitor, or is it time to face the fact that we're tumbling toward a 2020 rematch between two very old men that no one really wants to see happen? Music in this episode by blue dot sessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Townhall Review – September 30, 2023 Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York and David Drucker of the Washington Examiner about the results of the 2nd presidential debate held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California Mark Davis sits down with Sean Hannity to discuss the GOP front-runner, Donald Trump, and why it's going to be uphill sledding for other competing candidates. Sebastian Gorka and Todd Bensman, author Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History, discuss the record number of terrorists identified on the terror watch list crossing the U.S. border since Joe Biden's inauguration. They also mention the deceptive tactics used by the administration to reclassify illegal immigrants as asylum seekers. Michele Tafoya and Morgan Ortagus, spokeswoman for the Secretary of State under President Trump, express deep concern over the border crisis, citing the surge in encounters, the presence of terrorists on the watchlist, and the fentanyl problem. Steffan Tubbs and Mark Morgan, a former Chief Operating Officer and acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, discuss the link between illegal immigration, open borders, and the fentanyl crisis, highlighting that border security is not a partisan issue, it's an American issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The second 2024 GOP presidential debate took place yesterday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The pool of candidates was smaller compared to the last round, but it wasn't any less chaotic. Erin Ryan, host of Crooked Media's “Hysteria” podcast, and Brian Beutler, founder of the Off Message newsletter, join us to break it all down.And in headlines: the American soldier who crossed into North Korea in July was transferred to U.S. custody, a federal judge in Texas blocked that state's ban on public drag shows, and late-night TV is gearing up for its comeback.Show Notes:Substack | Off Message – https://www.offmessage.net/What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
Seven Republicans qualified for last night's presidential primary debate: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, the candidates gathered on stage without the current front-runner: former President Donald Trump, who was, at the same time, meeting with auto workers in Michigan.Where are the candidates finding space for alignment and disagreement with both Trump and each other?We discuss the event and the significance of Trump's absence. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/28/2023): 3:05pm- On Wednesday night, Fox Business hosted the second Republican presidential debate from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. According to The New York Times, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the most speaking time—speaking for 12:27 of the 2-hour long debate. The New York Times also notes that the subject which received the most debate time was border security. You can read more about the debate's statistical breakdown here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/27/us/politics/second-republican-debate-live-tracker.html 3:15pm- Who won last night's Republican presidential debate from the Reagan Presidential Library? While several candidates had strong moments, there was seemingly no real challenge to Donald Trump's massive polling lead. According to RealClearPolitics polling averages, Trump has a 43-point advantage over second-place candidate Ron DeSantis—57% to 14%. 3:35pm- On Thursday, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee held its first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Joe Biden's alleged improper role in his family's overseas business deals. In his opening statement, Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said “this is a tale as old as time. A politician takes action that makes money for his family and then tries to conceal it.” 3:50pm- During the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) called-out Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-NY) for claiming there needed to be a House vote prior to launching an impeachment inquiry. In 2019, Raskin emphatically stated that no vote was needed to open an impeachment inquiry into then-President Donald Trump. 4:05pm- Have we been slicing pizza wrong? A viral video on social media shows one person using a “white plastic pizza saver” to remove slices. You can watch the weird video here: https://nypost.com/2023/09/28/viral-video-shows-weve-been-slicing-pizza-wrong-forever/ 4:15pm- Philadelphia Municipal Judge Wendy Pew dismissed all charges against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial who was accused of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop last month. In the aftermath of the decision, the city saw widespread looting in Center City, the Northeast, and West Philadelphia—targeting stores like Foot Locker, Lululemon, Apple, and Fine Wine & Good Spirits on Tuesday night. On Wednesday night, break-ins and thefts continued with 6 more people arrested—bringing the total, according to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer, to 58 people through two-days. You can read more here: https://www.inquirer.com/crime/philadelphia-looting-vandalism-liquor-store-nats-beauty-supply-20230928.html 4:20pm- Philadelphia social media influencer “Meatball” has been arrested for her participation in wide-spread looting on Tuesday night. Dayja “Meatball” Blackwell, who has nearly 500,000 followers on TikTok, has been charged with 6 felonies. 4:30pm- During Wednesday night's presidential debate, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said it was in America's best interest to end the war in Ukraine—and that we should not provide Ukraine with a “blank check.” In response, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) argued that 90% of the money being provided to Ukraine is considered a “loan.” Vivek Ramaswamy insisted the money would never, realistically, be paid back. 4:35pm- In perhaps the most awkward moment of the entire debate, former Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) referred to Donald Trump as “Donald Duck” for not participating in the debate. 4:50pm- Listeners call-in to discuss last night's Republican presidential debate: who won? And was Chris Christie's “Donald Duck” moment so bad that it was actually good? 5:00pm- At the conclusion of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's impeachment inquiry hearing into President Joe Biden on Thursday, Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced that he would be issuing subpoenas for Hunter Biden and James Biden's personal bank records. 5:15pm- In a particularly strange exchange during Wednesday night's presidential debate, former Ambassador Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) argued over the price of curtains. In a more substantive give-and-take, Haley contended that the social media application TikTok is a national security threat and should be banned. Contrarily, Vivek Ramaswamy contended that because TikTok is accessible to American citizens Republicans need a presence on the application in order to reach younger voters. 5:30pm- In his opening statement during the House impeachment inquiry in President Joe Biden, Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) alleged that “the Biden family sold access to Joe Biden's power…and the Biden Department of Justice protected the Biden brand.” 5:40pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said her state was “at capacity” due to the sudden surge of illegal migrants. 5:45pm- While appearing on CNN with Jake Tapper, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) emphatically stated that the U.S. Southern “border is secure” despite thousands of unlawful entries each day—even Tapper couldn't believe what he heard and had to ask her to confirm her statement. 5:55pm- Matt's favorite member of Congress is back: Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)! First, he prevented Guam from “capsizing,” then he solved helium inequity, and now he is concentrating on the U.S. Southern border! 6:05pm- Who won last night's Republican presidential debate from the Reagan Presidential Library? While several candidates had strong moments, there was seemingly no real challenge to Donald Trump's massive polling lead. According to RealClearPolitics polling averages, Trump has a 43-point advantage over second-place candidate Ron DeSantis—57% to 14%. 6:15pm- On Thursday, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee held its first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Joe Biden's alleged improper role in his family's overseas business deals. In his opening statement, Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) claimed that the Biden family has received millions of dollars from companies with ties to the Chinese government. 6:20pm- Should Chris Christie drop out of the Republican presidential primary and, instead, challenge Sen. Robert Menendez for his U.S. Senate seat? According to polling, Christie would win a hypothetical head-to-head matchup. 6:30pm- Philadelphia Municipal Judge Wendy Pew dismissed all charges against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial who was accused of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop last month. In the aftermath of the decision, the city saw widespread looting in Center City, the Northeast, and West Philadelphia—targeting stores like Foot Locker, Lululemon, Apple, and Fine Wine & Good Spirits on Tuesday night. On Wednesday night, break-ins and thefts continued with 6 more people arrested—bringing the total, according to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer, to 58 people through two-days. You can read more here: https://www.inquirer.com/crime/philadelphia-looting-vandalism-liquor-store-nats-beauty-supply-20230928.html 6:40pm- On Wednesday, Donald Trump skipped the Republican presidential debate and instead visited Clinton Township, Michigan where he spoke directly to striking auto workers.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Wednesday night, Fox Business hosted the second Republican presidential debate from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. According to The New York Times, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the most speaking time—speaking for 12:27 of the 2-hour long debate. The New York Times also notes that the subject which received the most debate time was border security. You can read more about the debate's statistical breakdown here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/27/us/politics/second-republican-debate-live-tracker.html Who won last night's Republican presidential debate from the Reagan Presidential Library? While several candidates had strong moments, there was seemingly no real challenge to Donald Trump's massive polling lead. According to RealClearPolitics polling averages, Trump has a 43-point advantage over second-place candidate Ron DeSantis—57% to 14%. On Thursday, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee held its first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Joe Biden's alleged improper role in his family's overseas business deals. In his opening statement, Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said “this is a tale as old as time. A politician takes action that makes money for his family and then tries to conceal it.” During the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) called-out Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-NY) for claiming there needed to be a House vote prior to launching an impeachment inquiry. In 2019, Raskin emphatically stated that no vote was needed to open an impeachment inquiry into then-President Donald Trump.
Seven GOP candidates took to the debate stage Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, for the second Republican presidential debate.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum spent two hours answering questions from debate moderators Dana Perino of the Fox News Channel, Stuart Varney of Fox Business Network, and Univision anchor Ilia Calderón. Former two-term Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson did not qualify for the second debate. Former President Donald Trump skipped Wednesday night's debate, opting instead to deliver a speech at an auto parts manufacturer and supplier about 25 miles northeast of Detroit. Several significant moments stood out from the second GOP presidential debate, and Nathan Duell, the California state director of Heritage Action for America, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain how the debate compared to the first one Aug. 23 in Milwaukee and what issues moderators should have addressed, but didn't. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The Heritage Foundation. Heritage Action for America is an independent nonprofit organization affiliated with Heritage.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Republican presidential candidates gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday night for their second debate of the season. MSNBC provided post-game analysis – highlights and lowlights, the best questions of the night, and what's to come in the following weeks. In case you missed it on TV, listen here as Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, Stephanie Ruhle, Joy Reid, Ari Melber, Jen Psaki, and several guests along the way, share their take-aways. And check out msnbc.com for more coverage.
Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California, seven Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the second primary debate held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The party's unequivocal transformation since the Reagan Era was on display. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The seven candidates who qualified for the second Republican presidential debate took the stage last night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. After the first debate proved to have an evident impact on voters, with many polls showing South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's numbers rising while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took a hit, many Americans anticipated how last night's debate would continue shaping the Republican presidential field. Did the debate have a clear “winner,” and how could the eventful night impact former President Donald Trump's lead in the polls? On the Rundown, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Congressional Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss which candidates had a successful night, why they believe the majority of those on stage missed the mark when discussing the economy, and who they believe did well enough to make it to the next debate. Earlier this week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a stopgap spending bill in the Senate, bringing the U.S. government that much closer to a potential shutdown. If House Republicans do not agree on a deal by October 1st, thousands of government workers will be furloughed until an agreement is reached. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins the podcast to explain the true impact of a government shutdown. He shared how exactly an event like this would compromise flight safety and cause delays. He weighs in on the role electric vehicles are playing in the United Auto Workers' Strike and why it will be important for America to embrace EVs in the long run. Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's Tomi Lahren is Fearless, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seven GOP candidates took to the debate stage Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, for the second Republican presidential debate. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Gov. […]
The second Republican debate. On Wednesday night, seven Republican candidates for president participated in the second Republican debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. You can read today's podcast here and today's “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest YouTube video here. Today's clickables: Quick hits (1:22), Today's story (3:10), Doug Burgum (4:50), Tim Scott (6:48), Chris Christie (8:54), Mike Pence (11:04), Nikki Haley (13:23), Vivek Ramaswamy (15:25), Ron DeSantis (17:42), Left's take (19:48), Right's take (22:50), Isaac's take (25:49), Announcements (31:58), Numbers (33:03), Have a nice day (33:51) Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/support
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Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California, seven Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the second primary debate held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The party's unequivocal transformation since the Reagan Era was on display. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The seven candidates who qualified for the second Republican presidential debate took the stage last night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. After the first debate proved to have an evident impact on voters, with many polls showing South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's numbers rising while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took a hit, many Americans anticipated how last night's debate would continue shaping the Republican presidential field. Did the debate have a clear “winner,” and how could the eventful night impact former President Donald Trump's lead in the polls? On the Rundown, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Congressional Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss which candidates had a successful night, why they believe the majority of those on stage missed the mark when discussing the economy, and who they believe did well enough to make it to the next debate. Earlier this week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a stopgap spending bill in the Senate, bringing the U.S. government that much closer to a potential shutdown. If House Republicans do not agree on a deal by October 1st, thousands of government workers will be furloughed until an agreement is reached. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins the podcast to explain the true impact of a government shutdown. He shared how exactly an event like this would compromise flight safety and cause delays. He weighs in on the role electric vehicles are playing in the United Auto Workers' Strike and why it will be important for America to embrace EVs in the long run. Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's Tomi Lahren is Fearless, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: If President Joe Biden wishes to avoid a government shutdown, he should sit down with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and hammer out a plan to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, McCarthy said at a news conference Wednesday:https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/09/27/biden-wants-keep-government-open-needs-close-border-mccarthy-says/New Jersey Democrat Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guiltyThe second Republican presidential debate is taking place at 9 pm at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Dr. Robert's article: https://www.newsweek.com/second-debate-gop-candidates-should-put-family-first-opinion-1829703 The nation's capital hits 200 homicides Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The second Republican debate will take place this evening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California and will air on the FOX Business Network. Seven candidates met the criteria set by The Republican National Committee and will be placed in order of polling with the highest polling candidate in the center of the stage. Again absent from the debate will be Donald Trump who continues to hold a large lead over all other candidates. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with FOX's Jared Halpern, at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, about the importance of building momentum for the seven candidates who qualified for the debate. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anchor of "The Story" Martha MacCallum joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to preview the second 2024 GOP presidential debate, which is taking place Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Talk Radio host on KTTH in Seattle Jason Rantz talks about why we're seeing so much looting and lawlessness in major U.S. cities. Jimmy explains how the “defund the police” movement that started in the summer of 2020 has created an environment where criminals are treated as victims. PLUS, comedians Charles McBee and Ryan Reiss return to the studio for the Fox Across America After Party. [00:00:00] Liberals have created a pro-criminal environment [00:37:05] Previewing the second 2024 GOP debate [00:55:28] Martha MacCallum [01:07:04] Jason Rantz [01:13:52] Charles McBee & Ryan Reiss [01:32:18] Charles McBee & Ryan Reiss part two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. Senate reached an agreement on a bipartisan stopgap spending bill to keep the government open, but hard-line Republicans are unlikely to support the compromise. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell break down the impasse in Washington and the impact a government shutdown could have on Georgians. Plus, Greg Bluestein joins us from California where he will be covering tonight's second GOP primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. We'll get a preview of the debate and hear Greg's interview with Governor Brian Kemp during his one-on-one with the governor at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. And Patricia Murphy talks Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's rise from a political backbencher to a major power player in Washington, D.C. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Links to today's topics: What a government shutdown could mean in Georgia Carter presidential library moves birthday plans amid shutdown threat GOP rivals seek a ‘breakout' moment in another Trump-free debate OPINION: The Greene New Deal: She's in charge Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republican presidential debate and state GOP convention this week in California. Gov. Bill to legalize some psychedelics awaits Gov. Newsom's signature or veto. Exhibit explores Sacramento lowrider history and culture. California in Republican National Spotlight It's a busy and potentially pivotal week for Republican candidates in California. Tonight, it's the second Republican Presidential debate between the major candidates, minus frontrunner Donald Trump. Then, this weekend, California Republicans will gather for their annual convention in Anaheim. Los Angeles Times political reporter, Seema Mehta, joins us from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, site of tonight's debate, with a look at who needs to perform well in California in order to take the state's delegates as well as some of the important down-ballot races that could reshape the House of Representatives. Psychedelics Bill Awaits Gov. Newsom Signature Gov. Newsom is weighing hundreds of bills passed by the State Legislature. One bill would decriminalize some hallucinogenic drugs like psilocybin, which is found in magic mushrooms. From Oregon to Colorado and Washington D.C. laws surrounding the use of psychedelics have been loosened, decriminalized, or even legalized in a supervised setting. And more conservative states like Texas and Utah are exploring the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for disorders from PTSD, depression, anxiety, as well as addiction. Newsom hasn't indicated whether he will sign this bill into law, which comes with pushback from law enforcement groups. But California is already home to the first accredited university training therapists, doctors and nurses in the benefits of psychedelics, and how to use them safely. We are revisiting a conversation we had in January with Dr. Janis Phelps, Director of the Center for Psychedelic Therapy and Research at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, about the benefits of psychedelics in a supervised setting. Sacramento Exhibit on Lowrider History Lowrider culture is full of life, art, music and love. But for decades it was targeted by local communities as a nuisance and dangerous. A new exhibit at the Sacramento History Museum explores the long history of lowrider and cruising culture in California along with the discrimination associated with it. “Boulevard Dreams” is the largest exhibit yet at the museum and Executive Director Delta Pick Mello and Francine Mata with the Sacramento Lowrider Commission join us to explain what visitors will experience and the message behind the exhibit.
In this episode of How to Fix Democracy, host Andrew Keen engages in a conversation with the author and historian Richard Norton Smith, delving into a discussion about the Hoover presidency and its profound relevance for the United States during a time of upheaval and economic depression. Author and historian Richard Norton Smith enjoys national recognition as an expert on the American presidency. After graduating from Harvard in 1975, he began his career as a White House intern and subsequently served as a speechwriter for Senator Edward Brooke of Massachusetts. Smith held the position of Director at various prestigious institutions, including the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Center, and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
David Trulio is President & CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. In this capacity, Mr. Trulio oversees a globally recognized non-partisan organization based in Simi Valley, California, which sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the most visited presidential library in the country; the Reagan Center for Public Affairs; the Presidential Learning Center; The Air Force One Pavilion; the award-winning Discovery Center; and the Reagan Institute, which carries out the Foundation's mission in Washington, D.C. David joins Mike to discuss some of the elements we can expect to see at the 2nd Republican debate which is being held at the Reagan Library next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The countdown to the next Republican primary debate is on, and Fox Business is set to host the political showdown at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Who's getting a podium? What burning issues should—and shouldn't—be on the agenda? Former Pence Press Secretary Marc Lotter and Turning Point USA Contributor Erin Elmore join Sean to dissect the first debate, make predictions about what to watch for in the second, and even offer a preview of the third debate. -- Advertisers: Visit BishopGoldGroup.com/Sean for a special promotion to start your journey toward prosperity with precious metals. Delta Rescue is the largest Care For Life animal sanctuary in the world. Visit http://deltarescue.org to learn more. Start your morning with Chuck Norris's favorite supplement at https://mymorningkick.com/spicer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republican candidates continue to campaign ahead of the second Republican Primary debate hosted by FOX Business at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Former President Trump continues to hold a firm lead in the polls in the wake of his criminal indictment in Georgia for his alleged efforts to overturn election results in the state. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss how GOP candidates can gain ground on the former President, and preview the second primary debate. Later, they discuss the return of Congress after their August recess, the renewed concerns about President Biden's age heading into the 2024 Election, and look ahead to President Biden's trip to the G20 Summit. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. Let’s just start with on this day in history… On this day in history, April 19th, 1770 British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of this land appears rather low, and not very hilly, the face of the Country green and Woody, but the Sea shore is all a white Sand.” 1775 American Revolution begins in Lexington, Massachusetts. The "Shot Heard Round the World" takes place later that day in Concord Minutemen Capt John Parker orders not to fire unless fired upon In the early hours of April 19, 1775, Capt. John Parker was alerted to mobilize the Lexington Company of the Middlesex County Brigade, Massachusetts Militia, in anticipation of a British 700-man force that was marching to Concord to capture provincial arms. By 2 a.m. Parker had mustered his company on the Lexington Green. The Lexington Company of militia was typical of the period. The youngest militiaman was 18, the oldest 63; eight fathers and sons served together. Most were farmers, while some were veterans of the French and Indian War. Just after sunrise Parker and his 77 militiamen stood in defiance of the British advance guard. "Stand your ground," Parker ordered. "Don't fire unless fired upon. But, if they want to have a war, let it begin here." Maj. John Pitcairn, commander of the British advance guard, ordered the militiamen to lay down their arms. Realizing that his company was outnumbered, Parker ordered his men to disperse. As the militiamen began to break ranks, a British officer fired his pistol. Without orders, the British troops opened fire. Although greatly outnumbered, the militiamen returned the fire. The battle went on for several minutes, all around the Green. When it was over, eight Americans lay dead and nine were wounded. 1775 New England militiamen begin the siege of Boston, hemming in the British army garrison 1775 Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott are captured by British troops riding from Lexington to Concord, Prescott escapes to warn Concord 1782 John Adams secures Dutch Republic's recognition of the United States as an independent government, a house he purchased in The Hague becomes America's first embassy 1874 Barracks on Alcatraz Island destroyed in fire 1909 Joan of Arc receives beatification by the Roman Catholic Church 1910 Halley's comet seen by naked eye 1st time this trip (Curacao) 1926 30th Boston Marathon won by Canadian Johnny Miles in 2:25:40.4 1943 Jews refuse to surrender the Warsaw Ghetto to SS officer Jürgen Stroop, who then orders its destruction, beginning the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 1951 General Douglas MacArthur ends his military career And that, was on this day in history… Now let’s get to current news: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/04/17/us-sails-warship-through-taiwan-strait-after-chinas-drills.html US Sails Warship Through Taiwan Strait After China's Drills The United States Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out an encirclement exercise around self-ruled Taiwan. The U.S. 7th Fleet said the transit through the strait by the USS Milius on Sunday was routine. The cruisers “transited through a corridor in the Strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal State,” the statement said. Last week China concluded large-scale air and sea drills in the strait in retaliation for Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on April 5 in California. China said Wednesday that the exercises simulating an encirclement of Taiwan were intended as a “serious warning” to pro-independence politicians on the self-governing island and their foreign supporters. China protested the transit Monday, saying the U.S. transit was a “public hype” and that the Eastern Theater Command was ready at any time to “resolutely safeguard the country's sovereignty, safety, and regional peace and stability," according to a statement from the Eastern Theater Command's spokesperson Shi Yilu. China has stepped up its military pressure over Taiwan in recent years, sending fighter jets and navy vessels towards the island on a near-daily basis. After former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan last August, China sent more and more military vessels over the midline of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial boundary that had been accepted for decades. That increasing pressure from China has given greater attention to Taiwan globally. Taiwan's military confirmed a French navy vessel had transited the middle of the Taiwan Strait last week. However, it did not elicit a public protest by the Chinese military. China earlier had sanctioned the organizations involved with Tsai's visit in the U.S., including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where her meeting with McCarthy and other members of Congress were held. It also sanctioned U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, the Texas Republican who chairs the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, for visiting Taiwan. On Sunday, China launched a rocket carrying a satellite that dropped debris into waters north of the capital Taipei. While the satellite launch had no obvious military purpose, it disrupted travel, delaying flights. https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/chauvin-murder-appeals-court/2023/04/17/id/1116489/ Chauvin Murder Conviction Upheld in George Floyd Killing The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd, and let his 22 1/2-year sentence remain in place. Chauvin's attorney had asked the appeals court to throw out the ex-officer's convictions for a long list of reasons, including the massive pretrial publicity. He also argued that legal and procedural errors deprived Chauvin of a fair trial. But the three-judge panel sided with prosecutors who said Chauvin got a fair trial and just sentence. Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, used his knee to pin the Black man's neck to the ground for 9 1/2 minutes. A bystander video captured Floyd's fading cries of "I can't breathe." Floyd's death touched off protests around the world, some of which turned violent, and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who assembled the prosecution team, said in a statement that he was "grateful we have a system where everyone, no matter how egregious their offense, is entitled to due process and fair treatment." "The Court's decision today shows once again no one is above the law — and no one is beneath it," Ellison said. A voicemail and emails were sent to Chauvin's attorney, William Mohrman. He argued on appeal that the trial judge should have moved the case out of Minneapolis because of extensive pretrial publicity and unprecedented security precautions due to fears of violence. But Neal Katyal, a special attorney for the state, argued that Chauvin got "one of the most transparent and thorough trials in our nation's history." Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Chauvin to 22 1/2 years after jurors found him guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin later pleaded guilty to a separate federal civil rights charge and was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison, which he is now serving in Arizona concurrent with his state sentence. Local defense attorney Mike Brandt, who has followed the case closely, said he was not surprised that the appeals court affirmed Chauvin's conviction and found no errors that would have changed the outcome. Appellate courts give judges wide discretion and are loath to micromanage how they run trials, he said. He added that Cahill created a solid record to justify the decisions he made in a "high-pressure case where literally the eyes of the world were on him." The appeals court declined to address whether it was legally permissible to convict Chauvin of third-degree murder. The defense said a 2021 Minnesota Supreme Court decision in a different police killing case that clarified the definition of that crime meant the law no longer fit the facts of Floyd's killing. But the appeals court noted that the trial judge never formally adjudicated that conviction nor did he sentence Chauvin on that count. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/18/fox-dominion-settle-us-defamation-lawsuit Fox and Dominion settle for $787.5m in defamation lawsuit over election lies Fox and the voting equipment company Dominion reached a $787.5m settlement in a closely watched defamation lawsuit, ending a dispute over whether the network and its parent company knowingly broadcast false and outlandish allegations that Dominion was involved in a plot to steal the 2020 election. The settlement came before scheduled opening statements and after an unexpected lengthy delay Tuesday afternoon just after the jury was sworn in. Neither party immediately disclosed the terms of the settlement other than the dollar amount, and attorneys for Dominion declined to answer questions about whether it requires Fox to issue a retraction or a formal apology. Opening statements were scheduled to start on Tuesday after a lunch break, but the judge and jurors did not return to the room until close to 4pm. During the more than two-hour delay, attorneys huddled and left the courtroom to convene in adjacent meeting rooms. After returning to the courtroom, Davis thanked the jurors for their service, and called the efforts by the lawyers on both sides “the best lawyering I’ve had, ever” in his career on the bench since 2010. The anticipated six-week jury trial was originally set to begin on Monday, but Davis, the judge overseeing the case, postponed the start of trial by a day as the sides worked to reach a settlement agreement. The trial in Wilmington, Delaware, was set to be a blockbuster media trial. Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old chief executive of Fox, was called to testify in the case, along with top Fox talent including Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Jeanine Pirro and Maria Bartiromo. Dominion, a relatively obscure company until the 2020 election, sought $1.6bn in damages in the case. It challenged repeated claims made on Fox’s air after the general election that Dominion switched votes, paid government kickbacks, and was founded in Venezuela to rig elections for Hugo Chávez. In the press conference Tuesday, Dominion CEO John Poulos called the settlement historic because of Fox’s admission that it was telling lies. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2023/04/17/the-climate-fanatics-have-a-new-food-target-n2622039 The Climate Lunatics Have a New Food Target Climate change lunatics who want to ban beef and force everyone to eat bugs have a new target. According to AFP news, climate "scientists" are targeting rice farming as a "dangerous," emissions heavy practice. They say flooded rice fields, which then naturally ferment hay and other plants, produce too much methane. According to National Geographic, rice is a main and key food source for 3.5 billion people. "Rice is a food staple for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Rice has been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years. Scientists believe people first domesticated rice in India or Southeast Asia. Rice arrived in Japan in about 3,000 years ago. The Portuguese most likely introduced it into South America in the 16th century," the magazine reports. "Today, the world’s largest rice producers are China, India, and Indonesia. Outside of Asia, Brazil is the largest rice producer. Rice grows in warm, wet climates. It thrives in waterlogged soil, such as in the flood plains of Asian rivers like the Ganges and the Mekong. "Deepwater rice" is a variety of rice that is adapted to deep flooding, and is grown in eastern Pakistan, Vietnam, and Burma." Meanwhile, Sri Lanka recently adopted a number of climate change policies on reducing fertilizer and caused a major food crisis. "In April 2021, then-president announced an abrupt ban on the import of chemical fertilisers to force the country of 22mn to embrace organic farming. The prohibition lasted only about six months, but analysts said the ill-fated policy not only stoked an economic crisis, it would leave Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector hobbled for years," the Financial Times reports. "Over the past 18 months, the country has become a cautionary tale for global agriculture. Vital inputs such as fuel and fertilisers are in short supply, with prices soaring. Yields from rice and other staples have halved in many areas and the once largely self-sufficient Indian Ocean island now depends on international aid to combat a hunger crisis." There's no doubt a new climate attack on rice will have a catastrophic impact.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/06/2023): 3:05pm- According to The New York Post's Miranda Devine, “[n]ew emails uncovered by House Republicans probing the COVID-19 pandemic reveal the deceptive nature of Dr. Anthony Fauci.” In early 2020, Fauci commissioned a paper to “disprove the theory that the virus leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China.” You can read the opinion editorial here: https://nypost.com/2023/03/05/new-emails-show-fauci-commissioned-paper-to-disprove-wuhan-lab-leak-theory/ 3:30pm- Appearing on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) addressed allegations that Dr. Anthony—as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease—pushed researchers to disprove the laboratory leak theory. Rep. Jordan called for greater transparency immediately. 3:40pm- While speaking with Margaret Brennan, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said, “I think we should work under the assumption that there is a probability [the COVID-19 pandemic] was a lab leak…we ought to look into outlawing that kind of research…or conduct it in… high security labs.” 3:50pm- Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News' Shannon Bream that he has no doubt that COVID-19 originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China and accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of being “complicit” in its cover-up. 4:05pm- Speaking at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) taking place outside of Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump referred to the World Health Organization (WHO) as “We Hide Outbreaks.” Trump also told members of the press that China needs to be held accountable for the COVID-19 outbreak, accusing China of costing the world economy an estimated $50 trillion in economic growth. 4:10pm- On Sunday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Ventura, California. During his speech, in front of a packed crowd, Gov. DeSantis criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, Disney, and woke ideology. 4:15pm- Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley spoke at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) taking place outside of Washington, D.C. over the weekend. Her speech was not well attended—is she just campaigning to be the eventual Republican Presidential nominee's Vice President? 4:35pm- According to The New York Post, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights has ordered USA Powerlifting to permit biological males who identify as female to compete in the women's division. 4:55pm- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now telling citizens to remove their face masks when entering a store—in hopes of cracking down on shoplifting. 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: According to a report from Ari Blaff at National Review, “Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) staff attorney Thomas Jurgens was among the dozens of rioters arrested following a violent attack on police at the proposed site of the Atlanta Police Foundation's training facility, located a few miles south of the city.” The Southern Poverty Law Center is notorious for inaccurately labeling mundane conservative organizations as dangerous, hate groups. You can read the report at: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dozens-arrested-for-attacking-cops-with-molotov-cocktails-bricks-at-atlanta-training-facility/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=breaking&utm_campaign=newstrack&utm_term=30748108 5:20pm- In response to Hershey's decision to go “woke”, The Daily Wire has released its own brand of chocolate and has already sold over 300,000 candy bars in the first 36-hours of their release. 5:35pm- According to reports, author R.L. Stine intends to edit his “Goosebump” books to have more inclusive language. 5:40pm- Comedian Chris Rock addressed Will Smith's 2022 Oscars slap during a live Netflix stand-up special on Saturday. 6:05pm- A New York Times opinion editorial by David Wallace-Wells theorizes that “we've been talking about the lab-leak hypothesis all wrong.” Wallace-Wells writes, “if you had been told, back in 2019, that this would be the state of knowledge in 2023, would it not seem extremely weird to you that there has not been a broad public conversation about the wisdom of potentially dangerous virological research in the meantime? That so much more oxygen had been eaten up by partisan theater than by public debate over the policy implications of such a possibility?... The boundaries of mainstream discourse have suggested that we should resolve the matter of pandemic origins before moving on to the implications of the lab-leak hypothesis. But this has proved a paralyzing standard.” You can read the editorial here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/opinion/lab-leak-energy-department-covid.html 6:30pm- A New York Times opinion-columnist says he can no longer enjoy McDonald's because his socio-economic status has changed after attending Yale—and, consequently, fast food is now beneath him. 6:45pm- Russell Brand accuses MSNBC of bias while on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. FLASHBACK: MSNBC's greatest lies!
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Speaking at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) taking place outside of Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump referred to the World Health Organization (WHO) as “We Hide Outbreaks.” Trump also told members of the press that China needs to be held accountable for the COVID-19 outbreak, accusing China of costing the world economy an estimated $50 trillion in economic growth. On Sunday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Ventura, California. During his speech, in front of a packed crowd, Gov. DeSantis criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, Disney, and woke ideology. Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley spoke at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) taking place outside of Washington, D.C. over the weekend. Her speech was not well attended—is she just campaigning to be the eventual Republican Presidential nominee's Vice President? According to The New York Post, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights has ordered USA Powerlifting to permit biological males who identify as female to compete in the women's division. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now telling citizens to remove their facemasks when entering a store—in hopes of cracking down on shoplifting.
The markets are so far entirely unconvinced that the new administration's Reagan-esque economic plans will work to spur growth—just look at sterling's tumble. In Tibet, China's mass collection of DNA samples has one unabashed motive: social control. And the curious wave of “unretirees” returning to work after the pandemic.Additional audio courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The markets are so far entirely unconvinced that the new administration's Reagan-esque economic plans will work to spur growth—just look at sterling's tumble. In Tibet, China's mass collection of DNA samples has one unabashed motive: social control. And the curious wave of “unretirees” returning to work after the pandemic.Additional audio courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.