Podcasts about Rule of law

In today's show, The Right Side, we go beyond headlines and into the hidden architecture of power that shapes nations, markets, and everyday life.This episode breaks down why markets move on confidence, not just data, how the Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury operate as two separate keys to the same financial system, and why **legitimacy — not force — is what ultimately holds a Republic together.We explore how money, law, and meaning interact to create stability or chaos, why unelected institutions shape daily life more than most people realize, and how global actors read America's internal signals as cues for pressure, testing, and leverage.This is a civic deep-dive for listeners who want more than talking points — a master-class in understanding how power really works inside a constitutional Republic.

In today's episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, Doug cuts through the noise surrounding government shutdowns, criminal referrals, and viral political claims to focus on something deeper: standards.What does a partial government shutdown actually mean — and why did the Founders design the system to slow power instead of accelerate it? What is a criminal referral, what it isn't, and why a Republic never confuses a request for review with a verdict.Doug introduces a practical, citizen-level framework for separating allegations from evidence, explains how investigative “files” really work, and walks listeners through the Evidence Ladder — from rumor to conviction.This is a calm, civic conversation about proof, due process, and why a free society survives not on volume, pressure, or outrage — but on standards that protect both the innocent and the truly wronged.If you believe truth should come before trends and justice should come before the crowd, this episode is for you.Support the show

Across a number of ongoing stories, the Trump administration has taken actions in the name of enforcing certain laws, while seemingly skirting around others. On Today's Show:Andrew Weissmann, professor of practice at NYU School of Law, co-host of the podcast Main Justice and and the co-author of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary (W. W. Norton & Company, 2024), offers legal analysis of the news of the day, including the DOJ's release of the rest of the Epstein files, the DOJ's civil rights investigation into the Pretti killing and more.  

In this special 23-minute episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we slow down the noise and restore a standard that built the American Republic: evidence over emotion, due process over mob logic, and truth over narrative.With the latest release of so-called “Epstein files” dominating headlines and social media, Doug walks listeners through what those documents actually are — and what they are not. From understanding the difference between allegations, investigative notes, and corroborated evidence, to explaining how real investigations work, this episode equips citizens with a clear framework for evaluating claims without becoming captive to viral narratives.This is not a show about protecting the powerful. It's a show about protecting the people — and the standards that keep a free nation free.If you care about justice, constitutional principles, and the survival of the Republic in an age of screenshots and outrage, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Support the show

America doesn't unravel overnight — it frays.In this 15-minute Growth Cut of The Right Side with Doug Billings, Doug connects the dots between justice at home, strength abroad, and leadership beyond our planet.This episode explores:Why the rule of law depends on real standards, not comfort or convenienceHow U.S. naval deterrence in the Persian Gulf signals American leadership to the worldWhat NASA's Artemis II mission and the Apollo Moon landings reveal about truth, engineering, and national confidenceThis isn't a news recap. It's a conversation about sovereignty, responsibility, and the moral foundation of a constitutional republic.If you believe truth still matters — and leadership still means something — you're in the right place.Support the show

The recent fatal shootings of Renee Good & Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota shook the nation and the world. In recent months, the tactics and actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE,  have reached a boiling point in communities and have come under scrutiny for the treatment of civilians. In response, many  have taken to the streets to protest. With the Trump administration's mission to deport dangerous criminals, a recent internal ICE policy specifically allowed agents to go door to door without a judicial warrant, in direct contradiction to the Fourth Amendment (unreasonable searches and seizures by the government). As protestors lined the streets, an individual's First Amendment rights—freedom of speech and assembly in particular—were also under attack.  Are we currently witnessing the shredding of the U.S Constitution and the rule of law?  Will there be investigations into the actions of ICE? Will the legislative branch step in? On this episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Craig joins David Cole, Professor in Law and Public Policy at Georgetown Law and former National Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Craig & David discuss the legalities behind the actions of ICE, the constitutional rights of individuals who encounter ICE agents, the recent tragedies in Minnesota surrounding ICE agents and civilians, and the overall impact these actions are having on the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested for his alleged role in the occupation of a church in St. Paul, Minnesota—and the media response tells us everything we need to know about the modern press. Today on The Todd Huff Show, Todd breaks down why this was not a “protest,” why journalism does not shield criminal behavior, and how narrative control has replaced truth in today's media class. We explore the dangerous collision between activism and reporting, the misuse of First Amendment defenses, and why real journalism requires independence, distance, and honesty. This case isn't about silencing critics—it's about accountability, the rule of law, and refusing to let credentials excuse lawlessness.

John Jay vs. the Mob reveals why the rule of law is the foundation that keeps a republic from collapsing into chaos. When mobs decide which laws apply, liberty does not expand, it disappears. This episode of America's Founding Series tells the gripping story of John Jay, a Founding Father who understood that freedom is threatened not only by tyrants, but by organized mobs that reject the legitimacy of law itself. From the streets of 18th-century New York to the unrest unfolding today in Minnesota, this episode explores how mob rule, selective enforcement, and fear of public pressure endanger the Republic. John Jay's life offers a warning that is more relevant now than ever. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why John Jay believed unchecked mobs were just as dangerous as kings How the 1788 New York riot shaped Jay's understanding of liberty and order What the Federalist Papers reveal about restraining all forms of power Why selective law enforcement undermines constitutional government How modern unrest echoes the same threat Jay warned about centuries ago

What does it actually mean to enforce the law — and when does enforcement “go too far”? Today on The Todd Huff Show, Todd breaks down the constitutional role of law enforcement, the purpose of government authority, and why the executive branch exists to enforce laws already on the books. Using immigration enforcement and ICE as a case study, Todd explains the difference between aggression and accountability, civil versus criminal law, and where constitutional limits truly apply. This episode dives into the Founders' vision of limited government, ordered liberty, and why refusing to enforce laws ultimately undermines a free society. If you're confused by polling claims, media narratives, or emotional rhetoric surrounding enforcement, this episode brings clarity rooted in principle, history, and common sense.

What does it actually mean to enforce the law — and when does enforcement “go too far”? Today on The Todd Huff Show, Todd breaks down the constitutional role of law enforcement, the purpose of government authority, and why the executive branch exists to enforce laws already on the books. Using immigration enforcement and ICE as a case study, Todd explains the difference between aggression and accountability, civil versus criminal law, and where constitutional limits truly apply. This episode dives into the Founders' vision of limited government, ordered liberty, and why refusing to enforce laws ultimately undermines a free society. If you're confused by polling claims, media narratives, or emotional rhetoric surrounding enforcement, this episode brings clarity rooted in principle, history, and common sense.

In this episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we go beyond the headlines to explore what actually holds a free nation together when protest becomes pressure, law becomes optional, and politics starts replacing moral limits.We examine the difference between grassroots movements and engineered activism, the role of institutions in shaping legitimacy, and why ethics must come before ideology in a constitutional republic.This is a long-form, America-first civic conversation about faith, freedom, persuasion, and the quiet strength of self-governance — designed to inform, challenge, and equip listeners who care about the future of the United States, not just the next news cycle.

In today's episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we examine a growing national tension: what happens when the enforcement of federal law becomes a political flashpoint.From Minnesota to Washington, debates over immigration enforcement, federal authority, and local resistance are no longer just policy disagreements — they are tests of constitutional order, sovereignty, and public trust.Doug breaks down how law, legitimacy, and narrative collide in moments of national stress, why selective enforcement erodes civic stability, and what history shows happens when legal authority becomes negotiable.This is not about headlines. It's about the structure underneath them.Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers.Support the show

Way Too Little, Far Too Late: Power, Blood, and Corporate Cowardice | The Karel Show Now they want investigations. Now they want resignations. Now — after the damage is done. As Bovino is reportedly pushed back to the border and toward a quiet retirement, Republicans are suddenly calling for accountability and privately urging Kristi Noem to step down. Why the sudden concern? Because they smell blood in the water ahead of the midterms — and they're trying to save themselves. It won't work. They waited too long. Two people are dead. The videos are clear. And no one has been prosecuted for what appear to be killings carried out under the direction — and encouragement — of an out-of-control President and his inner circle. This isn't politics. It's responsibility — and it's being dodged in real time. Then there's Apple. I've been an Apple user since the Lisa. I literally have an Apple tattoo. But watching Tim Cook hand Trump a trophy — and then attend a Melania movie premiere at the White House — raises a serious question: does Apple's leadership still understand its own users, values, or audience? Because right now, it looks like moral surrender dressed up as neutrality. Plus: • Alex Honnold climbs a skyscraper without a rope • Netflix pays for it — and profits from it • Should this kind of extreme risk be encouraged, monetized, and broadcast? This episode asks a simple question that applies to politics, corporations, and media alike: When accountability finally arrives, why is it always too little — and far too late? The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember

US federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal government. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota's national guard, while the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. A 2024 University of Pennsylvania simulation warned that similar state-federal standoffs could escalate into broader armed conflict. In this episode: Claire Finkelstein (@COFinkelstein),  Center for Ethics and Rule of Law, University of Pennsylvania Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Melanie Marich, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Many of us did not know about USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) until it came under scrutiny by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in its recent cost-cutting efforts. USAID is—or was—the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.  While the constitutionality of DOGE's actions effectively curtailing USAID's efforts work their way through the courts, we invite you to hear a personal perspective from someone whose work was primarily funded by USAID and who experienced first-hand the impact of USAID's rule of law programs around the world during the past 30 years.  Mary Noel Pepys will provide an overview of her pro bono work in former communist countries, where she served as the rule of law liaison for the American Bar Association's Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative. She will discuss the challenges of assisting nations in their transition from communism to democracy, including efforts to strengthen the rule of law and promote judicial independence.  Mary Noel Pepys is a senior attorney specializing in the rule of law, specifically international legal and judicial reform. Since 1993 she has helped emerging democracies develop justice systems that ensure the protection of citizens' human rights, equal treatment of all individuals before the law, and a predictable legal structure with fair, transparent and effective government institutions. You can learn more about Pepys's international work at pepysinternational.com, which will serve as a backdrop of her presentation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a fallen state actually look like? According to Todd Huff, it looks a lot like what's unfolding right now in Minnesota. In this episode of The Todd Huff Show, Todd breaks down a deadly ICE-related shooting, the coordinated efforts to interfere with federal law enforcement, and the reckless rhetoric coming from state and city leaders. From comparisons of ICE to Nazi occupation to organized Signal groups allegedly working to obstruct federal operations, the situation is spiraling fast. Todd explains why this moment didn't happen overnight, how decades of moral decay and political indoctrination led us here, and why conservatives can no longer afford apathy. This is a sobering, urgent conversation about law, order, truth, and the fight to preserve the constitutional republic.

How Congress Can Stop ICE Abuses—And Why It Must Act Now | The Karel Show Let's be clear: border enforcement and legal immigration are not the problem. Violent criminals, drug traffickers, and human traffickers should not be on our streets. That's not controversial. What is the problem is how ICE is operating — and Congress has the power to stop it. Now. With the January 31 funding deadline approaching, Congress needs 60 votes to fund DHS/ICE. If Democrats vote no, the votes aren't there — and ICE is defunded. That's not radical. It's constitutional leverage. Afterward, Congress can rebuild immigration enforcement the right way: clear rules, real oversight, and accountability that protects both public safety and human rights. We also address why Kristi Noem has failed as a leader in this moment — and why resignation or impeachment should be on the table when leadership enables harm instead of preventing it. Immigration reform is one thing. Removing criminals is one thing. Killing civilians is another — and it must stop. Plus: why has air travel become so miserable? From shrinking seats to engineered discomfort, we unpack why airlines seem determined to make flying unbearable — and who's letting them get away with it. The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember

What does a fallen state actually look like? According to Todd Huff, it looks a lot like what's unfolding right now in Minnesota. In this episode of The Todd Huff Show, Todd breaks down a deadly ICE-related shooting, the coordinated efforts to interfere with federal law enforcement, and the reckless rhetoric coming from state and city leaders. From comparisons of ICE to Nazi occupation to organized Signal groups allegedly working to obstruct federal operations, the situation is spiraling fast. Todd explains why this moment didn't happen overnight, how decades of moral decay and political indoctrination led us here, and why conservatives can no longer afford apathy. This is a sobering, urgent conversation about law, order, truth, and the fight to preserve the constitutional republic.

X: @RogerHelmerMEP @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Roger Helmer, former Member of the European Parliament representing the United Kingdom and business leader who served in Asia and Europe. Topics include President Donald Trump's speech in Davos, America's economic growth for 2026 in light of key reforms implemented, Europe's challenges as stated by Germany's Chancellor Merz, issues impacting Britain, the future of Greenland, and US national security. The conversation will also focus on Nigel Farage's leadership at the helm of the United Kingdom's Reform Party and how that may impact Britain's reform agenda. Speaker Johnson's speech to the U.K. Parliament to be remembered as a historic moment, as the first American Speaker of the House of Representatives adressed the U.K. Parliament. The China threat and Iran's brutal oppression of its own citizens and especially the youth yearning for freedom will be brought under the spotlight as more than 5,000 protestors have been killed and over 20,000 imprisoned. Mr. Helmer has published two books on European issues, "Straight Talking on Europe" in 2000, and "A Declaration of Independence" in 2002. He also served as Chairman of The Freedom Association in the United Kingdom. He was a supporter of the Better Off Out campaign - the Brexit Movement, that called for the UK to leave the European Union. Roger Helmer is a founding leadership member of the Jerusalem Leaders Summit in Israel. americasrt.com https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @RogerHelmerMEP @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Tonight on The Last Word: Former special counsel Jack Smith publicly defends Trump prosecutions. And Donald Trump fixates on Greenland amid cost of living and Jeffrey Epstein woes. Professor Laurence Tribe, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

US District Court Chief Judge John McConnell was thrust into the national spotlight last year after ruling on some of the most high-profile challenges to Trump administration policies. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk to us about that experience, and the public threats against him and others in the judiciary: "It did shake my faith at the time, but my faith is still there." Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Kim Scheppele has spent much of her career watching democracies rise and fall. She went to Hungary in the early 1990s expecting to study democratic optimism after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Instead, decades later, she found herself documenting how constitutional democracy can be dismantled from the inside out.That experience frames a wide-ranging conversation on the latest episode of Stanford Legal, where host Professor Pam Karlan speaks with Scheppele, the Lawrence S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton and a visiting professor at Stanford Law School, about how democracies crumble, and why the United States is not exempt.Drawing on years of on-the-ground research in Hungary, Russia, and other countries, Scheppele explains a central shift in democratic collapse: it no longer arrives through overt rupture, but through elections followed by legal and constitutional maneuvering. Leaders campaign as democrats, win office, and then use technical changes to the law, including court rules, budgetary controls, and civil-service structures, to weaken checks and rig the system in their favor.The discussion turns to the United States, examining how party polarization, shifting institutional loyalties, and expanding claims of executive power have made familiar safeguards less reliable than many assumed.Links:Kim Scheppele >>> Stanford Law pageConnect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageDiego Zambrano >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X (00:00:00)  Learning in Wartime: A scholar's antidote to the “cataract of nonsense”(00:08:17) Patterns abroad and at home—are U.S. checks in danger?(00:15:04) Naming the playbook(00:32:07) More litigation—access, risk, and the pace of change(00:32:39) Restoring democracy through law Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Accountability is finally knocking—and Minnesota is ground zero. Today, Todd Huff breaks down the FBI's grand jury subpoenas targeting top Minnesota officials accused of obstructing ICE operations. As Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey face serious scrutiny, the predictable narrative is already forming: cries that this is “Trump targeting political enemies.”Todd explains why context matters, why this isn't political persecution but lawful enforcement, and why California could be next. From radical anti-ICE protests to the troubling role of activist media figures, this episode exposes how lawlessness has been normalized—and why justice feels shocking to a culture conditioned to reject truth. Accountability isn't tyranny. It's the rule of law returning.

Accountability is finally knocking—and Minnesota is ground zero. Today, Todd Huff breaks down the FBI's grand jury subpoenas targeting top Minnesota officials accused of obstructing ICE operations. As Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey face serious scrutiny, the predictable narrative is already forming: cries that this is “Trump targeting political enemies.”Todd explains why context matters, why this isn't political persecution but lawful enforcement, and why California could be next. From radical anti-ICE protests to the troubling role of activist media figures, this episode exposes how lawlessness has been normalized—and why justice feels shocking to a culture conditioned to reject truth. Accountability isn't tyranny. It's the rule of law returning.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A $500 million Venezuelan oil deal raises serious questions about favoritism, legality, and trust in American institutions. In this episode, Chris unpacks how a Trump-linked oil trader secured the deal, why the proceeds were routed through Qatar instead of U.S. banks, and what that means for companies that won court judgments after Venezuela seized their assets. By sending the money offshore—out of reach of U.S. courts—the deal appears to sidestep the rule of law and stiff legitimate creditors. The result? A chilling message to investors: contracts don't matter, court victories don't count, and political connections trump property rights. If you were running an oil company, would you ever invest there again?

Today on The Right Side with Doug Billings, we go underneath the headlines to the structure that drives them: authority—where it comes from, how it's restrained, and what happens when the system is tested.We start at home with the architecture of American federalism—why power flows upward from the people, downward through institutions, and how the Constitution deliberately divides authority to prevent it from becoming automatic.Then we move onto the world stage: why Greenland and the Arctic suddenly matter (and what “quiet geography” tells you about shifting global strategy), how Iran and energy markets function as a form of global leverage, and why China's influence-building often shows up in infrastructure, standards, and systems—not speeches.Then, we slow down and clarify what the Insurrection Act actually is (and what it is not), why it exists, and why precision matters when people throw around terms like “emergency powers.”Finally, we bring it home to your life and your future: markets, confidence, volatility, and long-term planning with Brent Ewert, President of Community Financial Services Group—what headlines miss, what signals matter, and how to think clearly in an unstable world.We're in this together, folks. Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers.Support the show

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Gunther Eagleman joins the show to discuss the shooting death of ICE agitator Renee Good and the fallout in Minneapolis.

X: @PahlaviReza @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy highlighting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's message to Americans and world leaders to engage in a "just intervention" on behalf of the people of Iran seeking freedom from a tyrannical regime in Tehran. Thousands of protesters were killed by a tyrannical regime in Tehran. Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy attended a strategic gathering at the National Press Club where Crown Reza Pahlavi delivered a message to invited guests and members of the media. His plea was relayed to the American people, citizens around the world from other free societies, and world leaders including President Donald J. Trump. Reza Pahlavi called for the U.S. to take decisive action against the “instrument of repression” in Tehran to stop the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests and warned against any deals with the country's autocratic leaders. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @PahlaviReza @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

Governor Tim Walz is quickly becoming the most dangerous governor in America—and Minnesota is paying the price. In today's episode of The Todd Huff Show, we break down the escalating chaos unfolding in Minneapolis as ICE officers are ambushed, federal law enforcement is attacked, and radical activists openly call for militancy “by any means necessary.”Todd explains how reckless rhetoric from state leadership is encouraging lawlessness, undermining the rule of law, and setting the stage for a constitutional crisis. We also examine the growing calls for invoking the Insurrection Act, the media narrative surrounding ICE enforcement, and why enforcing federal immigration law is not “retribution”—it's the job of government.This episode is a sober warning about where unchecked political radicalism leads—and why this moment matters for the future of the republic.

Governor Tim Walz is quickly becoming the most dangerous governor in America—and Minnesota is paying the price. In today's episode of The Todd Huff Show, we break down the escalating chaos unfolding in Minneapolis as ICE officers are ambushed, federal law enforcement is attacked, and radical activists openly call for militancy “by any means necessary.”Todd explains how reckless rhetoric from state leadership is encouraging lawlessness, undermining the rule of law, and setting the stage for a constitutional crisis. We also examine the growing calls for invoking the Insurrection Act, the media narrative surrounding ICE enforcement, and why enforcing federal immigration law is not “retribution”—it's the job of government.This episode is a sober warning about where unchecked political radicalism leads—and why this moment matters for the future of the republic.

Justice is not about liking the outcome. It is about trusting the process. In this short clip from What Is Justice Part 3, Joyce Gist Lewis defines justice as access to be heard and accountability to objective standards rooted in the Constitution, statutes, and case law. Even when lawyers disagree on results, justice is served when rules are followed and decisions are informed. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-justice-iii/ More episodes: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/

In this episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we examine a hard truth: much of the disorder we're living through is not random—it's the outcome of deliberate incentives.We break down the ICE detainer conflict, why “temporary” systems quietly become permanent, how institutional capture spreads, and why collapsing regimes—at home and abroad—get louder as they lose control. We close with the core principle: calm, informed citizens are extremely hard to manipulate.We're in this together, folks. Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers. #TheRightSide #DougBillings #ChaosIsPolicy #RuleOfLaw #Sovereignty #AmericaFirst #America #USA #ChaosSupport the show

Today my guest is Renuka Sane who is the managing director of Managing Director of Trustbridge. An institution that seeks to improve India's business environment by improving the rule of law. Renuka was a member of many expert committees including: the Task Force of Experts set up by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation; the research team of the Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Commission; the Pension Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority; and the Working Group on personal insolvency at the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. She received a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of New South Wales.  We talked about the old, new, and unified pension scheme and related reforms over the last few decades in India, India's broader financial regulation framework, separation of powers in regulatory authorities, the way regulatory orders are written, and much more.  Recorded December 17th, 2025. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Learn more about The 1991 Fellowship. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Renuka on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - The 1991 Fellowship (00:01:09) - Intro (00:02:49) - India's Pension System (00:35:42) - Private Sector Pension Schemes (01:06:28) - Regulatory Orders (01:24:03) - Improving Transparency at the Reserve Bank of India (01:34:57) - Outro  

Venezuela's Stability Crisis and the Path to ReinvestmentPREVIEW FOR LATER: GUEST MARY KISSEL. Mary Kissel discusses Venezuela's uninvestable state due to a lack of rule of law. While the opposition engages the Vatican for moral leadership, the regime remains entrenched. Investors like Exxon require security before returning to rebuild oil fields and support the rightfully elected government.1809 PALATINE HILL

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, I continue confronting the mess America is in: why the Epstein list must be made public, why powerful elites must be held accountable, and why endless foreign entanglements only weaken our already weak nation. I address (once again) the need for real justice for Charlie Kirk, reiterate my support for Candace Owens, and challenge Christians to remember Who we are called to worship, Jesus Christ. God is not interchangeable with politics, and your faith should never be outsourced to the state. Read. The. Bible.--https://www.bible.com/

Conversations on Groong - January 13, 2026Topics:The Legal Architecture: Autonomy, Exclusive Mission, and State NeutralityEngineering Parallel, Schismatic StructuresCriminal Law as LeverageBern in Action and ReactionThe Deeper Stakes: National IdentityGuest: Kevork HagopjianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 504 | Recorded: January 12, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/504VIDEO: https://youtu.be/TD1HLVnKyqc#Armenia #ArmenianChurch #Etchmiadzin #HumanRights #ReligiousFreedomSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In its first year, the second Trump Administration slashed environmental regulations and programs, overstepping its executive authority in the eyes of some environmental advocates. But the judicial and legislative branches appear unable or unwilling to provide a check on what legal expert Pat Parenteau sees is abusive executive power threatening the health of people and planet. Also, the American prairie is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, but today just one percent of eastern tallgrass prairie remains, and western shortgrass prairie is disappearing at a rate of more than a million acres a year. The author of Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie joins us to discuss.  And efforts to bring back bison that once roamed those plains are helping to revive Indigenous culture on lands across the US West, including in the city of Denver. --- If you're not yet signed up for the Living on Earth newsletter, the start of the new year is a great time to join! Don't miss out on our weekly exclusive content and notes behind the stories you hear on Living on Earth. Just go to loe.org/newsletter to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Steve sits down with Doug Lloyd, Michigan Republican candidate for Attorney General and Eaton County Prosecutor, to talk about restoring the rule of law in Michigan. With critical midterm elections ahead, Lloyd explains why this race matters more than ever for public safety and constitutional government. They also address the Minneapolis shooting and the dangerous precedent set by leaders like Tim Walz, including his unlawful use of the National Guard against federal agents.

'BradCast' 1/8/2026: Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD by Progressive Voices

Election fraud is exploding back into the spotlight as President Trump floods social media with hard-hitting clips calling the 2020 election "the greatest theft in U.S. history" and demands Republicans immediately abolish mass mail-in voting. We break down his direct message to the GOP, the viral White House post on Mike Pence's "betrayal," and the chilling "This is How They Stole It" video that's lighting up feeds. Plus, we expose the chaos in Minneapolis of an ICE-involved shooting where video clearly shows a woman ramming an agent, yet Ilhan Omar calls her a "legal observer" and Mayor Frey tells ICE to get out fueling protests and proving anti-ICE rhetoric has real consequences.Brooklyn prosecutor Michael F. Vecchione, former Chief of Homicide & Rackets who took down corrupt judges and politicians, joins us to dissect the airtight federal case against Nicolás Maduro. From narco-terrorism and life-sentence charges to the notorious conditions at MDC Brooklyn where Maduro is held pretrial, Vecchione reveals how prosecutors build unbreakable corruption cases against heads of state, the defense strategies Maduro might try, and why this historic prosecution could reshape U.S.-Venezuela relations forever.We close with the massive Minnesota welfare fraud hearings blowing up on Capitol Hill Rep. Brandon Gill grilling former DOJ prosecutor Brendan Ballou, Keith Ellison downplaying billions stolen, and even Somalia's UN ambassador tied to Medicaid scams. Elon Musk on Joe Rogan calls out Democrat voting fraud, while Friday's explosive episode tease with David Clements (The Professor) and Raul's documents promises to drop jaw-dropping evidence on overseas voter ID laundering. The reckoning is here, tune in before they try to silence it!

We are living in the age of Trump-induced darkness: an executive branch that damn-near every day demonstrates a disdain for the rule of law and the United States Constitution. But there are so many points of light on the legal front.Glenn recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the Culpeper County Democratic Committee to discuss the legal issues of the day. This is part three of a three-part series of his extended chat with the Culpeper Dems, focusing on how Trump and Pam Bondi are misusing the power of the Department of Justice and abusing the rule of law, and how Trump and Pete Hegseth are misusing the power of the military and abusing our military members. Glenn finishes by discussing the many nonprofit organizations that are fighting in court every day for our rights and how they are true points of light giving hope in the darkness of Trumplandia. Thank you to Team Justice member Leo for video and editing work on this project. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest: Mary Kissel. Following the incursion to arrest Maduro, Kissel notes that restoring the rule of law and curbing gang violence are prerequisites for foreign oil investment. Regarding Ukraine, Putin maintains maximalist demands, suggesting the Trump administration may eventually increase pressure to force a resolution as Europe strengthens its defenses.1950 CARACAS

John welcomes former federal prosecutor and top Justice Department and FBI official Andrew Weissmann back to the show for a look back on 2024 and look ahead to 2026 when it comes to the rule of law – in particular, its prospects for surviving the sustained assault by Donald Trump and his administration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are living in the age of Trump-induced darkness: an executive branch that damn-near every day demonstrates a disdain for the rule of law and the United States Constitution. But there are so many points of light on the legal front amidst the Trump-induced darkness. Glenn sat down with the Culpeper County Democratic Committee to discuss the legal issues of the day. This is part two of a three-part series of his extended chat with the Culpeper Dems, focusing on how federal judges nationwide are standing strong and ruling against Trump's lawless and unconstitutional acts. Thank you to Team Justice member Leo for video and editing work on this project. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are living in the age of Trump-induced darkness: an executive branch that damn-near every day demonstrates a disdain for the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. But there are so many points of light on the legal front amidst the Trump-induced darkness. Glenn recently sat down with the Culpeper County Democratic Committee to discuss the legal issues of the day. This is part one of a three-part series of Glenn's extended chat with the Culpeper Dems.Thank you to Team Justice member Leo for working on this project.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.