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Texas Democrats' Return Fled to avoid redistricting legislation. Faced legal pressure: potential arrest, fines, and threats of office vacancy. Ultimately returned, allowing the redistricting bill to proceed. Redistricting & Gerrymandering Cruz and Ferguson claim Democratic states like California, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are far more aggressive in gerrymandering than Republican states. They cite statistics showing disproportionate representation in Congress compared to actual vote percentages. Historical Context Cruz recounts his experience as Texas Solicitor General during a similar 2003 redistricting standoff. Legal precedent allows for forcible return of lawmakers to establish quorum. Criticism of Democratic Leaders Governors of Democrat-led states are accused of hypocrisy for criticizing Texas while benefiting from gerrymandered maps. Audio clips and quotes from figures like Governor Pritzker (IL) and Governor Hochul (NY) are used to highlight perceived contradictions. Beto O’Rourke’s Remarks A clip of Beto O’Rourke is played where he advocates for aggressive Democratic redistricting, which Cruz interprets as a call for partisan power grabs. Broader Political Commentary The hosts argue that Democrats are losing favor nationally due to unpopular policies and power-driven tactics. They cite polling data showing low favorability for the Democratic Party. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AlabamaPresident Trump makes 3 judicial nominations for judges here in AlabamaSen. Tuberville says Obama officials crafting Russia Hoax should be in jailAG Marshall praises Trump for taking steps to reduce crime in DCLeeds Police chief talks more about misleading AL.com article re: arrestCongressman Barry Moore jumps into US senate race in 2026NationalHomeless camps in DC being busted up and removed, along with criminalsWH Press secretary responds to whistleblower testimony on Adam SchiffTX legislature passes redistricting plan that gives GOP more seats in HouseTX AG seeks court approval to arrest Beto O'Rourke for bribing lawmakersIllegal man who killed Rachel Morin in Marylands sentenced to life in prisonReport on VA school system says staffer helped student get abortionBlack Cube aircraft sighting is in an FAA witness report acquired thru FOIA
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a district court to hold Beto Pancho O'Rourke in contempt, fine him, and detain himuntil he obeys the Temporary Restraining Order the state alleges he has violated over raising money for Democrats who fled the state to break legislative quorum.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Speaker and Lt. Governor say they will gavel the 1st called session sine die on Friday if a quorum has not been obtained in the House. Governor Abbott will then call another special session, the 2nd called session, to begin immediately.Texas Supreme Court sets and “expedited briefing schedule” over the case of whether the quorum busting equals an abandonment of office by Democrat legislators. Its expedited schedule is actually about a month long and seems to aid Dems in their run out the clock, again and again, strategy.Lubbock city officials tell you not to worry, they are setting the property tax increase proposal at the maximum allowed without voter approval but it's just to hold the public hearings – they may set a lower rate. This is a trick. By setting it at the maximum and having the hearings, then they can come back with a bit of lesser tax increase and not have to endure public hearings.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Fired up, Beto O'Rourke tells Dems to throw the first punch in Netroots Nation 2025 interview—Amy Goodman Advocates for Independent Media at Netroots Nation. Israel kills more journalists.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
Allison Riggs is the Democratic fighter we need. Fired up, Beto O'Rourke tells Dems to throw the first punch—Amy Goodman Advocates for Independent Media at Netroots Nation.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:After Friday's Texas House quorum scare - in which one more Democrat, Rep. Mary Gonzales, showed up - the House will try again this afternoon at 1: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/texas-legislature-swing-redistricting-vote-democrats-extend-walkout-124533839...Texas Monthly comes up with a solid nickname for the Dems who have lined up for the Republicans, in the "housebodies": https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/the-texas-democrats-who-stayed-behind/...Why are Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans so upset about this quorum break, compared to those of the past? The answer is simply the accommodating of Donald Trump: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/08/08/heres-why-greg-abbott-gop-using-hardball-tactics-to-bring-back-quorum-busting-democrats/...Attorney General Ken Paxton got a Fort Worth judge to agree to block funding for the quorum breakers from Beto O'Rourke's Powered By People, while Beto has countersued to get Paxton out of his business: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/08/beto-orourke-texas-democrats-ken-paxton-fundraising-quorum-break/...Faultlines in Republican unity are showing up in the ongoing conflict between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5443855-texas-senate-redistricting-fight/...As well as Texas Republican Party plans to censure, and possibly block from reelection, any GOP elected whom they find insufficiently radical: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/11/texas-gop-republican-party-censures-primary-ballot-dustin-burrows/?_bhlid=f03c1c69eee8b8e0c46b450567f17bf828bf7095Tickets are on sale now for our live podcast taping with legendary Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver on September 15 at Hopsquad Brewing in Austin! Tickets are limited and are available here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaractivism_2025...The Brad Stuver interview will be co-hosted by Landon Cotham of the Austin FC podcast Moontower Soccer: https://www.moontowersoccer.com/Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-driveThanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
James T. goes over how the democrats aren't even hiding their thirst for power anymore as he analysis the latest remarks from Beto O'Rourke. Producer Aaron accurately gives a comparison of why Beto O'Rourke is like having VD.
Oh the hypocrisy of the Texas democrats running to Illinois to protest redistricting, even Governor Pritzker can't explain it. Speaking of things you can't explain, Beto O'Rourke is back, and like a bad VD flare up, he's coming in hot. Kari Lake steps up to the center ring with James T. to go over the explosive ASU, PBS, and Walter Cronkite school journalism news that they all colluded to favor Katie Hobbs in the last Arizona Gubernatorial election. Staying locally, James T. talks with Jeramiah Cota about how he was not allowed to pray the Lord's prayers during a Phoenix Union District Governing Board meeting. This and so much more, the Ringmaster is back!
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TSN CFL reporter Matthew Scianitti joins us on a Mail it in Friday to discuss what it was like in Hamilton for “Shai Day”. Scianitti talks about Nathan Rourke's performance in the Lions' OT win over the Ti-Cats and shares his thoughts on Tre Ford's future in the CFL.
Send us a textWelcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of That Pretentious Book Club!In this twisty episode, the club dives into With a Vengeance by Riley Sager—a 1950s, fast-paced psychological thriller that had even the smartest of us second-guessing everything. Join the hosts as they unravel the backstories of a cast of incredibly dislikable suspects, all of whom played a part in the mysterious tragedy that destroyed our (incredibly badass) heroine's life. If you liked Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, this book is almost guaranteed to satisfy.Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of With a Vengeance by Riley Sager!Join a team, crush your TBR, and support Wheezy's new indie bookstore in the Bookshop Read-A-Thon!Reserve your spot at the Story Sirens Studio Fall Writing Retreat now! Help Ash launch her bookstore!https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/story-emporium-bookshopSupport the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Yesterday's bomb threat against the hotel where Texas Democratic quorum breakers were staying - some with children, and surrounded by innocent bystanders - has thus far not been condemned by any Republican in elected office: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/bomb-threat-at-illinois-hotel-where-dozens-of-texas-democrats-are-staying-244482629733Targeted in particular for removal from office by Governor Abbott, House Minority Leader Gene Wu has also found himself the target of (even more) anti-Asian racism: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/06/texas-house-democrat-gene-wu-anti-asian-mayes-middleton/Another side effect of all of this, a significant bump in Rep. Wu's national public profile: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/us/politics/texas-redistricting-gene-wu.htmlIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continues to pledge that he will shield the quorum breakers from federal arrest as long as they are in his state: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5440204-pritzker-law-texas-democrats-arrest/Legal experts are in general agreement that federal law enforcement has no business involving itself in Illinois: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5439973-fbi-texas-democrats-return/Back in Texas, Ken Paxton - a man once impeached for bribery - is probing Beto O'Rourke's Powered By People organization on the notion that they have committed bribery by helping with the quorum breakers' travel expenses: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/07/ken-paxton-probes-beto-orourke-pac-over-texas-democrats-travel-funds/85555895007/Please help Progress Texas continue our important work as the 60th anniversary of LBJ's signing of the federal Voting Rights Act arrives: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/60th_vraTickets are on sale now for our live podcast taping with legendary Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver on September 15 at Hopsquad Brewing in Austin! Tickets are limited and are available here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaractivism_2025...The Brad Stuver interview will be co-hosted by Landon Cotham of the Austin FC podcast Moontower Soccer: https://www.moontowersoccer.com/Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-driveThanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Eddie and Rocky talk with Tony Pike, Tanya O'Rourke, Dr. Jed Hartings, and more on 700 WLW!
Eddie and Rocky talk with Tony Pike, Tanya O'Rourke, Dr. Jed Hartings, and more on 700 WLW!
This week we spoke with the host of the 817 Gather, Nydia Cardenas, who has worked for decades as a consultant, analyst, and mentor with minority-owned businesses, start-ups, and entrepeneurs. We spoke about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important for the city of Fort Worth, and how city council's important vote on Tuesday, August 5th could be a turning point for Fort Worth's fight against fascism.Big Story: Fort Worth council to vote on DEI suspension to save $277M in federal fundsActions: August 5th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession at City Hall where city staff presents options for how to save the Diversity & Inclusion department.August 5th at 6pm - Fort Worth City Council vote on whether or not to keep the Diversity & Inclusion department. (Sign up to speak before 4pm on August 5th)August 6th at 6pm - Marc Veasy & Collin Allred's Build the Backlash at Greater St. Stephen First Church 3728 E Berry Street Fort Worth, TX 76105August 9th at 3pm - Beto O'Rourke's Tarrant County Town Hall at Ridglea Theater 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76116August 12th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession where the 2026 city budget will be presented.August 14th at 5:30pm - Fort Worth Police Chief Finalist Forum at City Hall
This week's kvetch is a rare LIVE kvetch, as the team warmed up to capture Powered By People's rally on Friday night at Austin ISD's Delco Center. As we awaited a who's who of Texas progressive politics: Beto O'Rourke, Joaquin Castro, Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, Greg Casar, Gina Hinojosa and new Travis County Democratic Party Chair Doug Greco, we covered the events of a week that were pretty insane, but that term has become very much relative these days in Texas. Our full capture of the event will follow this pod in the Progress Texas Podcasts feed. Thanks to Chris and all at Powered By People for the hospitality!Thanks for listening! Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive.
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Send us a textIn this episode of That Pretentious Book Club, hosts Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino are joined by fellow teacup Grandmaster Myla for a magical deep dive into Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston.This popular middle grade fantasy quickly has quickly become a contender for one of the best books in the genre—ever. We're talking Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief level praise here, which, if you know this podcast, is the highest honor we can bestow.Join us as we discuss what makes this story so special, the unique experience of being an adult reader enjoying middle grade books, and many a humorous opinion about the characters in this book.Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Amari and the Night Brothers!Reserve your spot at the Story Sirens Studio Fall Writing Retreat now! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats Help Ash launch her bookstore! https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/story-emporium-bookshopSupport the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
County fairs continue around Wisconsin regardless of the weather. Kiley Allan visits with UW-Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, Bernie O’Rourke. She explains the best practices to keep livestock calm at fairs. With so many variables at the fair, exhibitors must take the time at home to properly desensitize their livestock to different noises and experiences. The proper understanding of the animal's flight zone is essential for a smooth fair experience. She also explains the best ways for exhibitors to answer questions from fairgoers about interacting with their animals. Severe weather impacted some communities in NE Wisconsin overnight with multiple tornadoes and power outages. Stu Muck says the severe stuff is passed, but the heat and humidity will stick around. It's still early, and fairs have 30 days to report attendance numbers, but unfortunately, thunderstorms, tornado warnings, and heat have had an impact on county fair events. Luckily, Wisconsin's fairs are prepared. Stephanie Hoff gets an update from Jayme Butke, executive secretary of the WI Fair Association, on how fairs prepare for weather events. She also notes that many fairs are changing their focus from large music acts and attractions to more locally focused aspects like "Battle of the Bands" and pie contests. Butke says it helps fairs manage their finances a little more, and hopefully attract a groundswell of local attention. Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is less than two weeks out. Don Zietlow is one of the volunteers prepping grounds for the big crowds. Zietlow says planning the field demonstrations for Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is almost like a homecoming for him. He remembers being a part of the field demos a previous time the Clinton Family hosted the show -- he was a natural recruit for the job this year. Global milk production is something to keep an eye on according to Ryan Yonkman, vice president of EverAg. U.S. milk production in June was up over 3% - quite a surprise to the market and analysts like Yonkman. Nearly perfect weather on the west coast means there won't likely be any dip in production because of heat. He also remains optimistic that the slough of international trade deals that have been signed will be friendly dairy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke did not mince his words as he pointed out the various aggressive methods that Texas politicians must use to stop redistrictingSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
Abbott was reluctant to redistrict. Mike Johnson and his son monitor each other's porn intake. Beto O'Rourke expects Dems to fight and win big in 2026. THC band troubles.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
Eddie and Jason talk Jeremy Rosenthal, Tanya O'Rourke, Dr. Fab Mancini, Mike Dobuski, and Dave Hatter on 700 WLW!
Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Beto O’Rourke explained the Democrat Party’s new blueprint to win. The Dems will stop at nothing to undermine Trump and retake control. Plus, DNI Tulsi Gabbard released some bombshell evidence indicating former President Barack Obama pushed the bogus Russia collusion story to try and derail Trump’s first term in office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
TSN football insider Dave Naylor joins OverDrive to share his thoughts on what the expectation should be for the Argos after a 1-4 start. Naylor gives his take on Shawn Lemon being reinstated and Nathan Rourke returning to MOP form.
Send us a textWelcome to Season 6, Episode 1 of That Pretentious Book Club! In the first episode of season 6, Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino join The Teacups to discuss ethereal classic mystery The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. Heralded as one of the first detective novels (despite the absence of any licensed detective), this book ranges from spooky to intensely intriguing, heart-wrenching, and back again. Also up for debate, is Marian Halcombe a feminist icon or a cringe-worthy pick-me girl?Don't forget to pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of The Woman in White!Reserve your spot at the Story Sirens Studio Fall Writing Retreat now! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsHelp Ash launch her bookstore! https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/story-emporium-bookshopSupport the show with merch and more at storysirensstudio.com!Find this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our Story Sirens writing group on Facebook!Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.Support the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.
Jerry spoke to Geraldine O’Rourke who’s acting chief operations officer of Clare Tourism Development, Clare County Council, about her county’s shuttle bus which connects various visitor attractions.
Josh and Israel talk MLB's Home Run Derby and the Canucks' quiet offseason — could Jack Roslovic still be a fit? Would the Canucks get rid of Joshua? Plus, Giulio Caravatta joins to break down the Lions' dominant win over the Elks and how Rourke's return sets up a huge showdown with the Roughriders. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Seattle hockey fans rejoice! There is a new professional women’s team to root for, starting this fall. The name of the team? Well … that’s yet to be determined, but there are many things we DO know about this upcoming third season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. This year, for the first time, the league is expanding into the Pacific Northwest, with teams in Vancouver and Seattle. There’ll now be 8 teams total vying for the “Walter Cup.” And things are moving FAST at PWHL Seattle: Players have been drafted, head coach Steve O’Rourke has been hired. There’s still a lot to be figured out, and the person making many of those decisions will be the new general manager Meghan Turner, who was the assistant GM of the Boston Fleet before being tapped for the head job here in Seattle. Guest: Meghan Turner, General Manager of PWHL Seattle Related Links: PWHL Turns To Turner To Lead New Seattle Women’s Team PWHL Seattle GM Meghan Turner working to ‘create a community’ Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eddie and Rocky talk with Dr. Alex DelCarman, Tanya O'Rourke, Paul Fried, Alex Stone, and more on 700 WLW!
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!'Off The Long Run' is a new interview series on The Agenda Podcast. This isn’t your typical podcast packed with “raw, honest chats” or viral clips of emotional breakdowns. Instead, it's a collection of great New Zealanders sharing some truly memorable stories from their lives in sport.Next up on Off The Long Run is Great New Zealander and Black Caps fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, aka Gulliver. Kyle talks through the upcoming home summer and what it’ll be like facing off against former teammate Tim Southee (5:25). He also reacts to Lockie Ferguson’s comments from a previous episode about “bowling loads” and the toll it takes on quicks (8:30). Then it’s into the new crop of Black Caps fast bowlers — including the team nickname for Will O’Rourke (10:00). Plus, Kyle touches on his batting, and the mercurial willow work of Trent Boult (16:20). We also head back to the scenes of the World Test Championship Final in 2021, reliving the glory and Kyle's meme-worthy dominance of Virat Kohli (22:30).Finally, G Lane puts Gulliver through the infamous ‘22 in 2’ questions (33:40)! Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TSN CFL Reporter Matthew Scianitti joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the CFL, the Argonauts looking to gain momentum against the Tiger-Cats, Nick Arbuckle stepping up in the role for Chad Kelly, his status in the return to the field, Nathan Rourke back for the Lions, Canada Soccer moving forward from the Gold Cup, Jonathan David signing with Juventus and more.
Send us a textKerry O'Rourke, founder of Core Golf Fitness, shares her expertise on golf-specific fitness training designed for golfers 45 and older. We discuss how proper physical conditioning can help you enjoy pain-free golf longer while potentially improving your scores.• Golf-specific fitness differs significantly from general workouts or other sports training• Core Golf Fitness programs can be done at home, while traveling, or in a gym with minimal equipment• TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certification focuses on the science of how the body and golf swing interact• Golfers fall into two categories: "gazelles" (flexible, tall, smooth swingers) and "gorillas" (powerful, muscular players)• The pandemic forced a pivot from in-person training to online coaching, creating more accessibility• Equipment alone won't improve your game if your body lacks proper mobility and rotation• The "fourth pillar" of golf is physical fitness, equally important as swing mechanics, equipment, and mental approach• New Year's resolutions often fail because they're simply excuses to delay starting for two months• Motivation doesn't appear magically—it begins with deciding you're worth the effortIf you're interested in improving your golf fitness, visit CoreGolfFitness.com to connect with Kerry for a free consultation and learn more about her 12-week program.Support the showSpotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services
Eddie and Rocky talk to Jay Ratliff, Tanya O'Rourke, Sherif Mityas, Jen Steyers, and more on 700 WLW!
Eddie and Rocky talk with Tanya O'Rourke about kids riding bikes, on 700 WLW!
Send us a text✨ Come behind the scenes of our Spring 2025 Story Sirens Writing Retreat—a weekend filled with creativity, connection, and storytelling magic!In this short episode, we share some of our favorite moments from Story Sirens inaugural retreat and discuss some of the things we are looking forward to at our next one!
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Donald Trump's continued press to establish an authoritarian regime, supported by his stacked Supreme Court, gives progressives all the more reason to rise and resist: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/us/supreme-court-trump-victories.html...The Trump tax bill, on the verge of passing the Senate, provide even more reason for working Americans to make their opposition known: https://apnews.com/article/senate-bill-trump-tax-breaks-spending-cuts-549c2fdd47c1965007282b8461687bc9...Seeing that opposing Trump is a fatal mistake for Senate Republicans, and living in fatal fear of a Ken Paxton primary, John Cornyn is now sucking up to the President with whom he has up till now maintained distance: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/30/john-cornyn-senate-texas-primary-republicans-trump-paxton/...Who will the Democrats put up for Senate? Beto O'Rourke, James Talarico, Joaquin Castro and more gathered Friday night in San Antonio: https://www.tpr.org/government-politics/2025-06-29/who-will-texas-democrats-pick-to-be-their-nominee-to-run-for-u-s-senator...GOP toxicity in both D.C. and Texas are giving Dems hope for '26: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/06/30/why-democrats-are-excited-about-texas-real-this-time/...Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz find themselves in an endorsement battle in the race for Texas Comptroller: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/06/30/hard-fought-2026-gop-primaries-could-reshuffle-texas-politics/...Fort Worth State Rep. Nate Schatzline, just days after declaring a run for the Texas Senate, chickens out when a Patriot Mobile executive declares for the same seat: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article309578670.htmlA capital murder charge brought against a North Texas man accused of slipping abortion-inducing drugs to his pregnant girlfriend represents a new move by anti-abortion activists to establish fetal personhood: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/30/texas-abortion-pill-capital-murder-charge-fetal-personhood/The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Current and former aides to Attorney General Ken Paxton are in an all-out and tawdry legal battle over alleged obstruction during Paxton's 2023 impeachment, threatening to become a sideshow for Paxton's expected run for Senate next year: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/26/ken-paxton-impeachment-witness-tampering-former-employees/?_bhlid=1ce16d89f9b2653aa078b30c686107bc7fce03c7...Top Democrats are lining up to face Paxton next year, as Congressman Joaquin Castro, former Congressmen Colin Allred and Beto O'Rourke, and Austin State Rep. James Talarico have begun talks to discuss the plan: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/06/26/democrats-allred-castro-orourke-talarico-meet-to-discuss-2026-options/...O'Rourke, Talarico and Castro will all speak tonight at a Powered By People event in San Antonio: https://www.mobilize.us/poweredxpeople/event/798485/Tarrant County Republican Party chairman Bo French, once again, displays his childish bigotry online - when will Fort Worth area Republicans tire of his embarrassing antics? https://www.sacurrent.com/news/north-texas-republican-party-shares-online-poll-asking-whether-jews-or-muslims-are-bigger-threat-37841913The Trump administration is expanding its military footprint in Texas, endangering the right of Texans to enjoy outdoor spaces near the border: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/26/texas-military-zone-expansion-illegal-immigration/...The Posse Comitatus Act is now being significantly strained in the Texas borderlands: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/g-s1-63778/military-border-zone-posse-comitatus-explainedSocial Security is NOT doomed to insolvency - it could be made solid if the top 6% of American earners paid in the same rate as the rest of us: https://www.forbes.com/sites/eriksherman/2025/06/24/social-security-faces-cuts-even-though-theres-a-fix-for-its-problems/The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!'Off The Long Run' is a new interview series on The Agenda Podcast. This isn’t your typical podcast packed with “raw, honest chats” or viral clips of emotional breakdowns. Instead, it's a collection of great New Zealanders sharing some truly memorable stories from their lives in sport.Next up on Off The Long Run is Great New Zealander and Black Caps fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, aka Gulliver. Kyle talks through the upcoming home summer and what it’ll be like facing off against former teammate Tim Southee (5:25). He also reacts to Lockie Ferguson’s comments from a previous episode about “bowling loads” and the toll it takes on quicks (8:30). Then it’s into the new crop of Black Caps fast bowlers — including the team nickname for Will O’Rourke (10:00). Plus, Kyle touches on his batting, and the mercurial willow work of Trent Boult (16:20). We also head back to the scenes of the World Test Championship Final in 2021, reliving the glory and Kyle's meme-worthy dominance of Virat Kohli (22:30).Finally, G Lane puts Gulliver through the infamous ‘22 in 2’ questions (33:40)! Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The second time we've run Joe Jaworski's "Midterms" political talk show hosted by KPFT-FM in Houston, where it runs every Tuesday morning, features a talk with former Congressman Beto O'Rourke! It was recorded just after Beto's swing through Texas on his tour of town hall meetings - since, of course, he's joined Senator Bernie Sanders and Austin Congressman Greg Casar and more for a similar run of rallies through the state.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can get involved in our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Rourke, a 12-year-old student at Alpha, we dive deeper into what life is really like at school.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:In the only budget item from the 89th Legislature he vetoed, Governor Abbott has nixed Texas' participation in the federal Summer EBT program, designed to keep lower-income kids fed during summer months: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-vetoes-summer-lunch-program-for-low-income-kids-37817843Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is fully hysterical over Abbott's ban of Dan's Ban - he's accusing the hemp industry of connections to cartels and terrorists, and claiming that stoned people are walking in front of trains: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/lt-gov-dan-patrick-criticize-texas-gov-greg-abbott-vetoes-bill-banning-thc/...The Texas hemp industry, having dodged a bullet, are voicing their enthusaism for additional regulation: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/23/texas-hemp-regulations-age-restriction-enforcement-thc-sb-3/...All this drama over THC products in Texas could be for nothing, as there's potentially a federal ban in the works: https://themarijuanaherald.com/2025/06/u-s-house-committee-ban-hemp-thc/The ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging SB 12, signed over the weekend by Governor Abbott - it represents a further ban of DEI policies and practi ces in Texas school districts: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/the-aclu-sues-texas-to-block-new-parental-rights-lawColin Allred, Beto O'Rourke, James Talarico and all other Democrats thinking about running for the U.S. Senate have been beaten to the announcement punch by retired astronaut Terry Virts of Houston: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/us/terry-virts-john-cornyn-senate-texas.html...While Houston State Senator Joan Huffman joins a growing field of Republicans running for Attorney General: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/23/joan-huffman-texas-attorney-general-republican-primary-2026/Correction from Monday: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders didn't make the Amarillo "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop in Amarillo, as he was called back to D.C. over Trump's attack on Iran - but Beto O'Rourke and Congressman Greg Casar addressed a big gathering there: https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/06/23/fighting-oligarchy-tour-stops-amarillo-sparks-dialogue-war-wealth-issues/The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Eddie and Rocky talk with Jay Ratliff, Mack Mariani, Jim Moehrig, Alex Stone, Tanya O'Rourke, and more on 700 WLW!
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Despite the risks, opposition within his party, and terrible optics, it's looking like Governor Greg Abbott may cave to Donald Trump and call a special legislative session for a rare mid-decade redistricting session: https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/20/politics/redistricting-texas-ohio-republicans-houseSunday marks the deadline for Governor Greg Abbott to sign bills into law. On the THC ban, will he choose personal freedom - or a nanny state in Texas? https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/greg-abbott-texas-thc-ban/...Texas Longhorns football legend Ricky Williams calls on "my friend Greg Abbott to please veto this bill": https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/texas-thc-ban-ricky-williams-greg-abbott/269-4cba052f-589d-4728-aae9-f1aeb7e477e5...Even right wing media in Texas acknowledges the strong bipartisan opposition to Dan's Ban: https://thetexan.news/issues/social-issues-life-family/trump-polling-firm-finds-bipartisan-opposition-to-banning-thc-products-in-texas/article_9f5b1478-7bc7-499a-8b07-6d5bb04eea48.htmlSunday is also the deadline for Abbott to sign, or not, two bills representing a significant encroachment of Christian religious dogma into Texas public schools: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/religion/2025/06/19/524438/bills-on-religion-in-public-schools-await-gov-greg-abbotts-signature-as-sunday-deadline-looms/The Bernie Sanders "Fighting Oligarchy" tour hits McAllen tonight and both Amarillo and Fort Worth on Sunday, where Bernie will be joined by Congressman Greg Casar and former Congressman Beto O'Rourke: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/bernie-sanders-fighting-oligarchy-tour-texas-stops-20378303.php...We presented the Austin stop of this same tour last October: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-pod-mount-rushmore-of-progressives-rally-at/id1552998795?i=1000671582577The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Schneider National's 90th anniversary marks more than longevity—it's a powerful reflection of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Over nine decades, the company hasn't just adapted to change—it has led it, anticipating market shifts and evolving with technology and customer needs. This milestone celebrates a foundation of strong values and trusted relationships built by a dedicated team. CEO Mark Rourke, who previously shared insights in 2023, goes Inside the ICE House once again as the company celebrates this remarkable legacy.
Send us a textWelcome to Season 5, Episode 23 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode (the last episode of Season 5!), hosts Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino dive into the girl-power-inspired world of Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This Cinderella retelling flips the classic tale on its head, exploring the harsh realities and pressures of royal life for our beloved protagonist, Ella. As Ella navigates the treacherous waters of palace protocol and a less-than-charming prince, the club unpacks the book's take on freedom, independence, and true love. Expect passionate debates, side-splitting tangents, and the always-unpredictable antics of the hosts. Don't forget to pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this engaging discussion of Just Ella!Reserve your spot at the Story Sirens Studio Fall Writing Retreat now! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsSupport the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.