Podcast appearances and mentions of rory appleton

RJ Politics hosts Rory Appleton and Steve Sebelius discuss the Democratic vice-presidential nomination of California Sen. Kamala Harris and recap the first few days of the Democratic National Convention.

Review-Journal politics reporter Rory Appleton sits down U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., to discuss Nevada's role in the 2020 presidential race, her support for Joe Biden, President Trump's State of the Union address and more.

In episode 23 of the MvF Podcast we talk with MvF Football Manchester Alumni Rory Appleton about his long journey back to fitness following ACl surgery. We also review the best Filling station snacks and decide which has the best Dunkability!

A verdict has been reached in the child cruelty case of Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula. After the not guilty decision by the jury, Arambula addresses the media. Our panel weighs in on the verdict and if Arambula's reputation is in the "toilet." The battle between the high-speed rail and the Trump Administration heats up as the Federal Railroad Administration cancels its $1 billion payment. Fresno Bee political reporter Rory Appleton says goodbye as he takes off for his new job in Las Vegas. Our three person panel returns to talk about Newsom's health care plan and the high-speed rail. Well-known author and award winning journalist, Mark Arax, talks about his new book and how he says climate change is real for farmers. Guests: Jim Verros, host of Unfiltered with Jim Verros and KSEE 24 political analyst; Lupe Espinoza, educational program director and former District 31 candidate; Ricardo Franco, democratic party delegate.

What is the best way to preserve the liberal international order (such as it is) going forward? Some counsel conservatism. Jennifer Lind and William Wohlforth argue that “the United States and its partners should consolidate the gains the order has reaped,” back away from democracy promotion, and resist the urge to add new members to existing alliances, especially those countries that bring more liabilities than capabilities. Are they right? Must the United States practice more discernment (Bryan’s word) or restraint (Chris’s), or does the order still depend upon American military primacy? Would it collapse or atrophy if the United States were less likely to employ force in the service of certain desirable, but non-essential, ends? Or would democracy and human rights flourish if promoted chiefly by the power of America's example, and carried forward by non-governmental organizations, as opposed to entities of the U.S. government? Also, Chris remembers Rep. Walter Jones, Melanie praises California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and, in a first, Germany earns both a grievance and (minor) attaboy in the same show.   Links  Jennifer Lind and William C. Wohlforth, "The Future of the Liberal Order Is Conservative: A Strategy to Save the System," Foreign Affairs, March/April 2019 Tony Bizjak, Tim Sheehan, and Rory Appleton, "No, Gov. Gavin Newsom Didn't Kill High-Speed Rail. But What's His Plan B?," Sacramento Bee, February 18, 2019  Adam Brinklow, "San Francisco Delay Mission Housing over Potentially Historic Laundromat," Curbed SF, February 14, 2019 Christian Britschgi, "New Kamala Harris Bill Asks Federal Taxpayers to Subsidize California's High Housing Costs," Reason, July 20, 2018 Peter Moore, "Most Americans Still Back the US's Defense Commitment to Other Members of NATO, Though Doubts Creep in When Asked About Specific Countries,"YouGov, April 01, 2014 Stephen Calabria, "Americans Conflicted About Which NATO Countires They'd Defend From Russia: Poll," Huffington Post, April 01, 2014 Kathryn Krawczyk, "Mick Mulvaney Says, 'Nobody Cares' About the Deficit. He Used To. A Lot," Week, February 06, 2019 Jonathan Chait, "Mulvaney: Trump Not Mentioning Debt Because 'Nobody Cares'," New York Magazine, February 06, 2019 “Mullen: Debt Is Top National Security Threat,”CNN, August 27, 2010,  Felicia Sonmez, "Walter Jones, 'Freedom Fries' Congressman Who Became Iraq War Critic, Dies at 76," Washington Post, February 10, 2019 David Gelles, "They're Rich and They're Mad About Taxes (Too Low!)," New York Times, February 12, 2019 Patricia Cohen, "In Amazon Fight, Progressives Showed What They Want: A New Economic Agenda," New York Times, February 16, 2019 Katrin Bennhold and Steven Erlanger "Merkel Rejects That US Demands That Europe Pull Out of the Iran Nuclear Deal," New York Times, February 16, 2019   Music and Production by Tre Hester

Listen in on Mark Keppler's discussion with Mindy Romero of the USC Price School of Public Policy, John Myers with the LA Times, Laurel Rosenhall with CALmatters, and Joel Fox with Fox & Hounds to discuss the 2018 election results. Then hear from Mike Dunbar with the Merced Sun Star and Modesto Bee, Rory Appleton with the Frenso Bee, Paul Hurley, formerly with the Visalia Times Delta, and Ivy Cargile, Prof. of Political Science at CSU Bakersfield about the Valley results.

The California State Water Commission rejects dam project funding for 12 dams within the state. A California Uber driver living in the country illegally has been charged with raping, assaulting and robbing at least four young women. Stockton families to get free monthly cash as part of Mayor's initiative to ease poverty. Professor Jane Bone of Monash University in Australia argued that preschool classroom chairs are problematic and gendered. Two top FBI officials are under fire for exchanging anti-Trump text messages during the 2016 election spoke of a “secret society” the day after President Trump's inauguration. Fresno Bee writer Rory Appleton joins Ray via phone to discuss the riot at Coalinga State Hospital. Democrat Dick Durbin called the issue of legalizing illegal's under the DACA program the civil rights issue of our time.

State Assemblyman Travis Allen joins Ray in studio to discuss his running to become the next Governor of California in 2018. Rory Appleton joins Ray in studio to discuss the imminent closure of Tokyo Gardens Restaurant. Most prominent black NHL players won't kneel for the U.S. anthem.