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The NFN Radio News Podcast
John Vincent: Running Against MAGA in Red America

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 44:33


Republicans in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District believe they are in the catbird seat, that they are virtually unbeatable in what they call "Trump Country." It's the same old story in South Carolina politics.But Democrat John Gregory Vincent, a small business owner and retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief, believes he can knock off the MAGA GOP incumbent, Russell Fry in this slice of red America, and has launched a vigorous MAGA challenge campaign to prove it.We welcome John Vincent as our guest In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast's special monthly feature, The Dixie Dems in which he talks about challenging Fry and why he believes he can win. It's a race with national implications, because if he can defeat this committed Trumper in a ruby red district in the South, Democrats will have a great chance of winning control of Congress in 2026.Hosted by Arthur Hill, Robert Thompson, and Bob Gatty, the discussion covers John's motivations for running, his campaign pillars focusing on the middle class, veterans, national debt, and actually representing his constituents.They also discuss the challenges of addressing misinformation, the importance of voter engagement, and strategies for effectively messaging to constituents. Tune in for a compelling conversation about bringing much-needed change to a traditionally Republican district. John Vincent for Congress.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:15 John Gregory Vincent's Motivation to Run02:07 Challenges in the District02:57 Campaign Strategy and Town Halls05:30 Campaign Pillars: Middle Class, Veterans, National Debt, Representation11:22 Constituent Services and Representation13:32 Fundraising and Special Interests14:50 Electoral Strategy and Voter Engagement19:22 Social Security and Government Efficiency23:04 Combating Market Delays23:46 The Importance of Social Security25:30 Messaging and Communication Strategies26:46 Veterans and Social Issues28:42 Campaign Strategies and Challenges33:46 Military Service and Leadership37:44 Concluding Remarks and Final ThoughtsSubscribe for smart, fearless commentary that cuts through the noise.

Newt's World
Episode 829: Rep. Russell Fry on Rogue Judges

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 26:52 Transcription Available


Newt discusses his recent testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on “Judicial Overreach and Constitutional Limits on the Federal Courts.” He is joined by Congressman Russell Fry (SC-7th), who shares his insights from the hearing and discusses legislative efforts, such as the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” aimed at curbing the power of district courts to issue nationwide injunctions. They discuss the increasing trend of nationwide injunctions issued by district judges, particularly during the Trump administration, and the implications of such actions on the balance of power among the branches of government. Their conversation also touches on the broader political climate, the role of the judiciary, and the importance of maintaining the separation of powers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real America with Dan Ball
4/1/25 -- Dan Ball W/ Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Byron Donalds, Ron Vitiello, Tim Murtaugh, Jimmy Levy.

Real America with Dan Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 60:38


SportsTalkSC show podcast
Russell Fry 3/4

SportsTalkSC show podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 17:10


Russell Fry 3/4 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

The Newsmax Daily
Kash Money | The NEWSMAX Daily (02/21/25)

The Newsmax Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 33:54


Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [:25] Karoline Levitt and Stephen Miller: America is safe, sovereign, proud and free. [John Bachman Now] [4:10] Rob Schmitt and Elon Musk talks DOGE mission and Dems committing 'treason' at CPAC. [Newsmax Breaking] [13:36] Chris Plante - JD Vance delivers a powerful message to the youth of America. [Newsmax Breaking] [18:54] Speaker Mike Johnson says that everybody is committed to America First agenda. [Newsmax Breaking] [28:46] Kash Patel confirmation shows GOP means business: Rep. Russell Fry. [Wake Up America] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax      • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lou Holtz SHow
Rep. Russell Fry | S2E3

The Lou Holtz SHow

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 30:06


Coach Lou Holtz interviews Congressman Pat Fallon on patriotism, resilience, and preserving American values—from Notre Dame football to Congress. An inspiring listen! The post Rep. Russell Fry | S2E3 appeared first on The Lou Holtz Show.

The Ron Show
The 'quiet part out loud' at MSG & editorial abdication of duty

The Ron Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 44:30


There was a LOT of "quiet part out loud" fodder served up at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally yesterday - a not-so-subtle homage to the 1939 Nazi rally at the venue's predecessor in New York City. Many are honing in on the racist swipes made by a previously little-known comedian - so awful even the Trump campaign seeks to distance itself from them (did they review when loading his notes on the teleprompter?). I began with Tucker Carlson, though, what with his mocking Kamala Harris' being multi-ethnic and his gratitude for Trump sparking a MAGA movement that gives him the freedom to SAY "the quiet part out loud" now - making him feel like s a freed slave. I'm not making that part up. Hear it for yourself. Reminded me a lot of Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder getting fired in 1988 for racist statements made in a TV interview ... or Rush Limbaugh losing his ESPN gig in 2003. They've come a long way, baby. Also, much has been made of the Washington Post and L.A. Times declining to endorse either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump - and they do deserve all the smoke. Incidentally, cancelling your WaPo subscription isn't what'll hurt Jeff Bezos. What about your Amazon shopping habit? Your Prime subscription? Follow through if you truly intend to, people. That said, what about at the state and local level? What are editorial boards doing there? In South Carolina, The State (Columbia, SC) chose to reward a Congressional candidate with their endorsement despite his failing to respond to their questionnaire in the 7th district race vs. the Democratic opponent - who did fill out the questionnaire - mostly (it seems) based on how they believe the race will play out on Election Day. Here's what they wrote: "In northeastern District 7, The State Editorial Board endorses incumbent Republican Rep. Russell Fry over Democrat Mal Hyman. This was the endorsement we spent the most time discussing. Fry, elected in 2022 after easily defeating five-term incumbent Rep. Tom Rice in the GOP primary, was one of only two congressional candidates to not reply to our questionnaire. Hyman seemed thoughtful, but he didn't offer much in the way of specific solutions in his Q&A, and he also was hard to reach for what should have been an easy follow-up question seeking to fact-check a couple of his figures. Given that Hyman has already fallen well short in two other races for this seat since 2018, a third time does not feel like a charm. We reluctantly endorse Fry, and hope that he doesn't show such disinterest in the press or the public in a second term." That's prognosticating; not endorsing. It's weak and their quibbling over a follow-up (given prior to publication, no less) doesn't hold up. HERE are the submitted answers to the questionnaire given by the Mal Hyman for Congress campaign. Bear in mind, at the bottom of The State's endorsements, behind a paywall but you can read HERE, they wrote: "How we do our endorsements Members of McClatchy's South Carolina Editorial Board conducted interviews and research of candidates and made endorsements in many local, county, state and federal elections on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. We based our endorsements on this reporting and fact-checking — and on each candidate's achievements, background, character, demeanor and experience. The state and federal endorsements were made by South Carolina Opinion Editor Matthew T. Hall, letters editor Allison Askins and regular columnist Matt Wylie, a Republican strategist and analyst, in consultation with Brian Tolley, president and editor of The State, The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette, and The Sun News. Hall and Askins made the local and county endorsements in consultation with Tolley. If you have questions or comments about our endorsements, please email Hall at mhall@thestate.com." I do, and I will. Do you? Will you?

The Strongcast
Episode 228 - Congressman Russell Fry

The Strongcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 25:07


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The Will Cain Podcast
IT'S ON! Former President Donald Trump accepts President Joe Biden's debate dare

The Will Cain Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 69:34


Story #1: The debate is on! Former President Trump will have to play an away game, letting President Joe Biden select the referees and set the rules. An ‘Off the Rails' segment with Author of The War On Warriors and Co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, Pete Hegseth. Story #2: An Axios story explains how schools are re-segregating in America. Is this due to charter schools and school choice? Will breaks it down. Story #3: Republican Congressman from South Carolina's 7th District, Rep. Russell Fry joins us to explain how he intends to impose some level of order on the chaos that is college athletics. He's pushing for a Federal bill in an attempt to give structure to the NCAA around NIL (name, image, and likeness).   Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com   Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show!   Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OutKick 360
U.S. Rep. South Carolina-R - Russell Fry + Dan Dakich |

OutKick 360

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 44:08


Representative Fry joins the show to discuss the NCAA and Dan shares his thoughts on how the NBA fix is in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nixon and Watergate
Grand Strand Politics Show 6: Donald Trump Comes to Conway S.C.

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 86:05


Join us in this episode for the Donald Trump for President Rally. As the old saying goes poor planning on my part does not constitute an emergency on their part. I did not get there in time to get in because 20,000 plus may have been in attendance. You will get to hear our host as he tries to get in before giving up and heading home only to be stuck in traffic on Hwy 501 all while President Donald Trump takes the stage to electrify the crowd. Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, link to my song   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdw Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Nixon and Watergate
Grand Strand Politics Show 5: Haley Bashing and Biden Winning

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 53:07


In this episode we see the South Carolina Primary starting to heat up, which is what this primary is historically well known for doing.  We will feature two Donald Trump for President events , one in Columbia centered on Nikki Haley's record on illegal immigration as compared to that of President Donald Trump , and another in Horry County at the Conway Courthouse that centers on Governor Haley's friendly relationship with China. It is an all star cast of speakers from Attorney General Alan Wilson, State Treasurer Curtis Loftus, to Representatives Stuart Jones and Bill Taylor, then when we get to Horry County, we will hear from Representatives Case Brittain, and Val Guest and then  Congresswoman Nancy Mace and the State's biggest rising political star Congressman Russell Fry, as they talk Chinese Spy Balloons and Nikki Haley's supposed status as the Chinese's favorite Governor.  This episode begins the hard hitting nature for which the South Carolina Primary has become famous and this cycle is just getting started. Then we switch gears, and sides, to cover the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary which this year became the first in the election cycle on the Democratic side. It was pretty much a non event, given that after Robert Kennedy Jr decided to run as an independent that turned it into  essentially a one man show on their side of the fence.  Joe Biden carried 97% of the vote in a state that has always looked out for him. The big question for his campaign, however, was the extraordinarily low turn out, only 200,000 voters statewide. Is that an ominous sign for the race to come?  Who knows for sure,  but we do know this for sure we are now officially underway in the race for the White House. Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, link to my song   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdwRanked 4th as one of the best American History Podcasts of 2024https://podcasts.feedspot.com/american_history_podcasts/ Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Nixon and Watergate
Grand Strand Politics Show 3 : The Trump Wave

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 74:24


In our third episode of the Grand Strand Politics segment, we witness what we thought was going to be the first of many rallies in the Myrtle Beach area as we got closer to a barnburner of a fight in the South Carolina Presidential Preference Primary on the Republican side this year.  Instead, it appears the race was over within 48 hours of that rally. In this episode we shall see the power play that shutdown the primary election cycle turning it from a contested battle between four candidates, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Asa Hutchinson. To a two person race, in name only,  between Former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.  In just one day, you see us go from a super charged Ron Desantis rally in Myrtle Beach, we covered for you live, to Senator Tim Scott's endorsement of Trump, and then a rally that very night  in New Hampshire that literally made you wonder if the entire State Leadership of South Carolina had come to New Hampshire and left South Carolina with only a lonely Maytag Repairman watching over the State. It was a who's who of South Carolina's political figures, Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, SC House Speaker Meryl Smith, Congressmen Joe Wilson and William Timmons,  State Attorney General Alan Wilson, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis,  and our state's newest and biggest political rockstar, Congressman Russell Fry, all on stage, to endorse and support, former President Donald Trump. What happened next, for all intents and purposes, ended the Republican Presidential Primary, with Governor Ron DeSantis dropping out and Asa Hutchinson being swamped on election night and only Nikki Haley refusing to leave the race. It appears to me the 2024 Presidential Primary on the Republican side is over before it ever really got started, though we may still see an attempt at a challenge from Nikki Haley who is currently a whopping 60 points down in her own home state. You can listen to it all unfold in this episode of Grand Strand Politics as we set the stage for the coming South Carolina Presidential Primary, that may, or may not, end up even contested in the end. Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, link to my song   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdwRanked 4th as one of the best American History Podcasts of 2024https://podcasts.feedspot.com/american_history_podcasts/ Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Nixon and Watergate
Grand Strand Politics Show 1 - The Set Up for the South Carolina Presidential Primaries

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 56:41


Welcome to this first Grand Strand Politics Segment episode. In this episode, we try and set the stage for the coming South Carolina Presidential Preference Primaries coming to our State.  We do so by covering several different political events from both parties that have occured over the past month in order to set the stage for February 2024. First, was the Republican "First in the South" Action conference held at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Hotel. It featured a number of grassroots workshops and talks with big political stars in various fields. We included parts of addresses by Robert Cahaly, the head of the Trafalgar Group, the only polling company in America that called the 2016 election correctly for President Donald Trump, & we will also hear from Florida Congressman Byron Donalds,  plus our own 7th District Congressman Russell Fry. Then we will listen in on local news coverage from the visits to the Palmetto State of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.  You will get some insights from these events as to what both sides of the political aisle think will be the important issues and messages for the campaign to come. Finally, we will take you to a local meeting of the Horry County Republican Party where surrogates spoke for candidates Nikki Haley and Ron Desantis. By the time this episode is done you will have at least heard something from everyone of the major contenders for the 2024 race for the White House as we gear up for the South Carolina Primaries. A Primary, that in both parties, has often proven the firewall from disaster for whomever the frontrunner was and, in the case of both parties, it is safe to say it is here, in South Carolina, that this primary picks Presidents. So a lot will be at stake when February begins. It is at this final meeting we will also hear from the 7th Congressional District of South Carolina's popular Congressman Russell Fry, as he fires up this group of Republican activists for the work and the fun to come as we kick off the 2024 Presidential Campaign in style in Horry County S.C. Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, link to my song   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdw A Simple PatriotEveryone in America today needs a voice that can be heard and shared. My...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyRanked 4th as one of the best American History Podcasts of 2024https://podcasts.feedspot.com/american_history_podcasts/ Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

The Todd Starnes Podcast
Our country has a whole host of problems to deal with… AND Guest host Jason Chaffetz is here to break them all down

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 122:42


Jimmy Failla is traveling down to Nashville for the Fox Nation Patriot Awards, so we called up former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz and asked him to guest host Fox Across America. Jason is joined by Texas Republican Congressman Pat Fallon, who slams the Biden administration for kotowing to Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of his U.S. visit. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Dan Meuser tells us about his real-life experience with the crime crisis in Washington D.C. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin calls out the university presidents throughout the U.S. that have refused to forcefully condemn antisemitism on their campuses. Executive Editor of the Common Sense Society magazine Chris Bedford tells Jason why he's intrigued by the possibility of moderate West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin running for president as an independent. Florida Republican Congressman Greg Steube blasts President Biden for his weak response to American troops being attacked overseas by Iranian proxies. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody talks about the hypocrisy of Democratic mayors who have declared emergencies over the migrant crisis. South Carolina Republican Congressman Russell Fry discusses what it was like attending the March for Israel rally in Washington. Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn shares her thoughts on what Biden should be saying to Xi Jinping during their highly anticipated meeting. PLUS, Arizona Republican Congressman Andy Biggs sheds light on how Biden's economic policies have been terrible for this country.                      [00:00:00] Rep. Pat Fallon [00:14:02] Rep. Dan Meuser [00:19:50] Lee Zeldin [00:38:12] Chris Bedford [00:50:57] Rep. Greg Steube [00:56:33] Florida AG Ashley Moody [01:14:57] Rep. Russell Fry [01:27:03] Senator Marsha Blackburn [01:33:20] Rep. Andy Biggs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watching the Watchers with Robert Gruler Esq.
Garland BLASTED in Congress; Hunter Wants ZOOM Arraignment; Sund Confirms PELSOI Did J6

Watching the Watchers with Robert Gruler Esq.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 82:02


Biden Attorney General Merrick Garland appears in front of the Judiciary to testify about the Department of Justice and their massive corruption. We hear from multiple House Reps, including Jim Jordan, Thomas Massie, Russell Fry and others.Hunter Biden's defense lawyers put in a request to allow Hunter to appear by Zoom for his arraignment, arguing he's already been penalized enough by this process. The Department of Justice OBJECTS (!) and argues Hunter should appear in person. We review the filings and await the Judge's ruling.Former Capitol Hill Chief of Police Stephen Sund testified in front of Congress about the security failure surrounding January 6th, including the role Nancy Pelosi played in the event. We review the hearing and more.

Breaking Battlegrounds
Congressman Russell Fry on Tackling the Fentanyl Epidemic

Breaking Battlegrounds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 54:10


In this episode, we've lined up a trio of compelling guests to keep you informed. First, Congressman Russell Fry, representing South Carolina's 7th District, joins us to discuss critical topics, including the border crisis, Hurricane Idalia's impact on his district, and his bipartisan bill, the Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act. Plus, we'll explore the latest developments in the Biden family investigations.Then, we'll shift our focus to New York's 3rd Congressional District with congressional candidate Kellen Curry where he discusses his bid to unseat incumbent George Santos.Lastly, friend of the show, Henry Olsen, a Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will provide insights into the ever-evolving political landscape, including his recent analysis of Trump._Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Congressman Russell Fry is proud to serve the Grand Strand and Pee Dee as their Representative for South Carolina's Seventh Congressional District.Russell is a true believer in the American Dream. Growing up he watched his parents work hard for every penny they earned, and since then Russell has been doing the same. He put himself through his undergraduate education at the University of South Carolina and law school at the Charleston School of Law, where he served as president of the Student Bar Association, helped the school achieve its American Bar Association accreditation, and also received the prestigious Civility Award. After this, he practiced law along the Grand Strand for over a decade.As an Eagle Scout, Russell shares the sentiment that “you should leave your campsite better than you found it.” Every day he strives towards a goal that  “we should leave our country better than we found it.” Growing up, he saw first-hand how government's actions directly affect families living paycheck to paycheck, and he is committed to fighting for those who don't always have a voice.Russell is a public servant and active member of his community. Prior to this role, he represented State House District 106 (Horry County) in South Carolina's General Assembly for seven years. He served as Chief Majority Whip, where he fought for lower taxes, less government, pro-Second Amendment legislation, and pro-life legislation. Russell also chaired the House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee, which resulted in 18 policy initiatives being signed into law and record funding for opioid prevention, education, and treatment.Russell is a loving husband to his wife, Bronwen, and dedicated father to their son, James. The family lives in Murrells Inlet with their chocolate lab, Jasper.  -Kellen CurryAs a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Kellen spent eight years on active duty delivering critical cyber security technology for our country's military and completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan. After completing his Master of Business Administration degree at George Washington University, Kellen went on to work at J.P. Morgan's Corporate and Investment Banking Division in New York City. Kellen believes his extensive experience working in national security and in our national economy will serve him well in his bid for Congress. Kellen continues to serve our nation in the Air Force Reserves and is a student at Columbia University pursuing a Master of Science in Sports Management where he also volunteers with Positive Coaching Alliance, a non-profit organization which strives to create a positive youth sports environment in communities across the country.In his campaign, Kellen will be focusing on core issues including national defense in the face of rising global threats, economic insecurity due to persistently high inflation, increasing affordability on Long Island and raising the accountability bar in D.C. through ethics reforms.He will also be working to achieve what he calls ‘the gold standard of constituency services' which has been absent but is critical to improving the lives of NY-3 residents.-Henry Olsen is a Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He was the Thomas W. Smith distinguished scholar in residence at Arizona State University for the winter/spring 2023 semester. Olsen began his career as a political consultant at the California firm of Hoffenblum-Mollrich. After three years working for the California Assembly Republican Caucus, he returned to school to become a lawyer. Following law school he clerked for the Honorable Danny J. Boggs on the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and as an associate in the Philadelphia office of Dechert, Price & Rhoads. He then joined the think tank world where he spent the next eighteen years as an executive at a variety of institutions, serving as the President of the Commonwealth Foundation, a Vice President at the Manhattan Institute, and as Vice President and Director, National Research Initiative, at the American Enterprise Institute. He left AEI in 2013 to pursue a career in political analysis and writing at EPPC. During that time his work has appeared in variety of leading publications in America and the United Kingdom. He is the author or co-author of two books, “The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism” and (with Dante J. Scala) “The Four Faces of the Republican Party”. His biennial election predictions have been widely praised for the uncanny accuracy, and he is a frequent guest on television and radio programs. Olsen regularly speaks about American political trends and global populism in the United State, Europe, and Australia.-TRANSCRIPTIONSam Stone: Welcome to another episode of Breaking Battlegrounds with your host, Chuck Warren. I'm Sam Stone. Our first guest up today, Congressman Russell Fry, represents South Carolina's seventh District. Prior to going to the US Congress, he represented the state House in South Carolina's General Assembly for seven years, served as chief majority whip. And Chuck, we always love Congress members and senators who have served in their local, state house or local government because you just get a perspective that Washington does not offer. So we're very excited to talk with him. He is a fighter for lower taxes, less government, pro-Second Amendment legislation and pro-life legislation. Chuck, if you're pro-life today, you've got to be fighting this fentanyl epidemic, this crisis that is tearing the country apart.Chuck Warren: 100%. Congressman, you have introduced a bipartisan bill called the Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act to learn more about how the fentanyl crisis is impacting America in South Carolina in 2021, you had 1494 deaths due to fentanyl. I mean, that's we can multiply that by 1020 because of the family members it affects, right? Their loved ones, things of that nature. What do we need to do to turn the tide back against this fentanyl crisis?Congressman Russell Fry: Oh, gosh, there's just a lot. And quite honestly, I don't even know that we have enough time in this segment, but we'll try. The first thing I think is and the first thing is you've got to stop the flow that's at the border. You've got to stop that. You've got to address that. But beyond that, what you have to realize is you need access to care. You need the ability of families to get the resources and the help they need. You need to strengthen law enforcement. And what frustrates me is this is the biggest one of the biggest health care problems that we have in this country. But beyond that, Congress doesn't know a lot about the impact on the economy, on the labor market, on housing, the impact on the Treasury, I mean, all these different things. And the fact that we don't know those frustrates me. I just got there. I'm like, wait a second, y'all don't know these data points that would help dictate good policy. So you got to stop the flow. But beyond that, you need to give lanes for recovery so that people can get back on their feet and get back to work, get back to being normal people. And fentanyl just I mean, we see it every day. 70% of the overdoses in this state are associated with fentanyl alone. And it's similar like that across the country. It's just sad to see.Chuck Warren: Well, what's so frustrating about this fentanyl crisis is a there is a role for government closing the border, finding out what these data points are, the things you're trying to investigate.Sam Stone: And pushing people into treatment.Chuck Warren: Pushing people in treatment. But what's also frustrating for me is just don't take drugs. I mean, you know, I mean, it's that's what's hard about it. Right? And so there's you know, the government has a role in this. And I don't want to pretend it does not law enforcement has a role in this. But there's also a lot of personal responsibility. And I think that's something the communities and churches I mean, the old Nancy Reagan slogan, just say no, which was mocked. I don't know. Maybe we need a campaign like that again.Congressman Russell Fry: Well, maybe. Look, and I do know that prevention for every dollar that you invest in prevention, you save, I think, $4 in health care costs and $7 in criminal justice costs. So the messaging, the PSA that people put out there, that that education component is just so big. And what's crazy look, I'm 38 years old and we all know people who partake in a little bit of marijuana or whatever. People just do that. And and in some states, it's allowed. Some states it's not. But you know what's crazy? They lived to tell the tale until recently. I mean, it's laced in everything. And that's the that's the crazy people don't go out and seek, you know, let me get some fentanyl. It's usually added into other things. And you hear about West Point cadets, you hear about students, you hear about just really everybody in all walks of life that have to deal with this. And they never live to tell the tale to get back on the recovery. So the prevention side, which you just talked about, that's critical to this.Sam Stone: Well, and and, Congressman, this is Sam. One of the things that so I've worked a lot with the city of Phoenix. And one of the things that that we know that I don't think the public is fully aware of yet is that Narcan loses effectiveness after a person has had to use it a couple of times. So the more the more someone has overdosed. And right now, we're keeping a lot of these folks alive by having Narcan everywhere. But there are limitations on that. And that's going to result in a increased death toll over time.Congressman Russell Fry: I'm right. Right. And you know what's frustrating to to that point, we just did this pilot program in South Carolina that I think other places can do. But say you say you overdose, you go to the hospital, you're recovered, you revive, you come around again, and you know what? You have this moment of clarity. At that point. A lot of people do, and they go, I need to get help. And so then they try to go get into a place to get help. And guess what? You got to wait two, three, four weeks to get into a place. Well, guess what? By that time, that addiction has already started to pull you back in and you're back doing the same thing you are again. What we've done in South Carolina, at least here locally, is fast track those people. So when these things happen. But that's one of those barriers to access that just when there's that clarity because everyone hits that point, when there's that clarity and you go, I need to get help, I need help, you got to wait around for 4 or 5, six weeks. If you can even get in somewhere.Sam Stone: You have to have help available right then and there, right?Congressman Russell Fry: So you need it. And if you don't have that peer to peer help, if you don't have, you know, medication assisted treatment or whatever, whatever options are out there, if that's not available to you, you're doing the same thing again. And you might not get a second, third and fourth chance in the future. You might overdose and pass away. And that's what we're seeing right now.Chuck Warren: With Congressman Russell Fry. He represents South Carolina's seventh district. You can catch this interview this weekend in Florence, South Carolina, on Am 1400 and of course, nationwide on other outlets. Congressman, have you talked to local law enforcement about this issue? And what are their what's their feedback to you?Congressman Russell Fry: Well, I have and unfortunately, in your listening area in Florence, there's a sheriff whose daughter just recently passed away from a fentanyl overdose. And so, again, it affects everybody, but they're seeing just the dramatic growth in it. Their officers are equipped with Narcan. They're seeing it. They're seeing the growth of this drug in rural communities, in urban centers, really everywhere. And it's and it's worse than it's ever been. So they feel frustrated. South Carolina did fortunately pass a law last year. I had when I was in the General Assembly, I was had brought it up. And sometimes these things take a couple of years to get done. But in this one, it just gives tools to law enforcement to be able to crack down on this, to be able to, you know, to unwind some of these some of these drug rings that are that are around. And so that's a big component to this, too. But they're feeling it and they see it every day. And they have to train their officers on how to deal with it because it's a dangerous substance that if it gets on your skin, one of their own might go down.Sam Stone: Yeah, we've seen that across the country with police officers who have been overdosed from from very minor exposure to fentanyl during their interactions with the public. So it's a huge issue. But Congressman, one of the things and I know you've been a big fighter for a secure border, but it seems like this is not a problem we're going to be able to address unless we start getting control of the border. And the data that just come out shows that not only are we not doing anything realistically to get control of the border, the problem is worse than it's ever been. Over 90,000 people detained by Border Patrol last month, you know, beating a May 2019 record.Chuck Warren: And that's who they.Sam Stone: Caught and that's who they caught. The fentanyl dealers are not the ones those are the ones who are turning themselves over to Border Patrol to begin the asylum process. The people were not catching are the fentanyl traffickers, the dealers, the cartel members. Right. How do we address this unless we start really securing our border?Congressman Russell Fry: Well, you can't. And that's been my message even before I got to Congress. And just doing dealing with opioids in the state level, you cannot begin to address the issue until you shut off the hose, until you shut off the flow. And it doesn't mean you can't start start trying and keep trying. South Carolina's always going to do that. Local governments are always going to keep trying to address it, but they're not in the position that the federal government is to deal with the flow. And when you have the administration touts the record amount of fentanyl that they've seized, that's great. But there's so much more that's coming through the border. We know that. We know the precursors, the chemicals are coming from China. We know that they're being manufactured. And just south we know that the cartels are shipping them up and they're not dummies. They will flood an area with 100 200 migrants and then two miles up the road, they'll sneak a you know, they'll sneak fentanyl across the border or, you know, human smuggling or human trafficking. They'll do that because all the resources are dealing with the 200 people that are just sitting there in this section of Yuma or wherever they might be. It's obscene.Chuck Warren: Well, with Congressman Russell Fry, you can get him on Twitter at Russell Fry, SC. Congressman, you you're your district was just hit by the hurricane. How is everybody doing? How's everybody coping out there?Congressman Russell Fry: I think okay. I mean, we were very fortunate. I mean, there was some tornadic activity up in the Cherry Grove section along the coast. And so you had some homes that were damaged. You have a road that that looks like it took some damage. But I would say overall, we were very fortunate. I think the storm, you know, there's never a. A great time for a storm to hit. But when it's low tide and the storm arrives, you don't have the storm surge. It was moving very quickly, so it didn't stay here long. You know, it rained five and a half, six inches, which is a lot. But it was able we were able to largely absorb it. So I think overall, we were very blessed in dealing with it. And so some some things to recover from, but not as bad as Florida and not as bad as prior storms in our area.Sam Stone: Congressman, we have just about two minutes before we go to break. And folks, we're going to be coming back with more from congressman here in just a moment. But one of the things I kind of Chuck and I have been kind of talking about these last couple of days watching this hurricane is that I think the almost every American citizen would would give thanks to God that this did not end up being a worse situation than it was, that it was not the catastrophe that was predicted. But what is kind of disconcerting to me is that it seems like the corporate media, the left media, even some Democrat officials, there was almost a palpable sense of disappointment that these two hurricanes that we've just had, the one on the West Coast and this one neither delivered the kind of catastrophe that that they almost seem to be hoping for.Congressman Russell Fry: No, it's it's it's wild. And they drive clicks and they spin up fear. We actually had some and I won't tell you who, but we had some news interviews that were canceled. And I just have to assume that it was it wasn't it wasn't chaotic enough for them. But regardless, I think I think you're right. And and it's sad to see people get spun up. We've been dealing with storms since forever. And in 1957, we had Hurricane Hazel that wreaked havoc. It was way before my time. But you talk to people, it was, I think, a Category 4 or 5 that hit this area directly. These storms are you know, they they are problematic. But what makes it worse is just the the doomsday scenarios from the media. People just need to be prepared. They need to listen to their, you know, their local local officials and state officials on how to deal with this. But then that's when FEMA comes in on the back end, is to help the recovery.Sam Stone: Yeah, absolutely. Breaking is going to be back in just a moment with more from Congressman Russell Fry.Advertisement: At Overstock. We know home is a pretty important place and that's why we believe everyone deserves a home that makes them happy. 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All right, Congressman, before we went to break, we were talking a little bit about the issues with fentanyl, the border. And you mentioned that something I think a lot of people are becoming aware of is that the precursor chemicals for the fentanyl that we're seeing coming into the country for the meth, that is vastly more powerful than it was just a few years ago. That is coming into this country with the the tranq and other new designer drugs, the precursor chemicals are all coming to Mexico where they're turned into drugs. They're coming from China. What can we do to try to stop that pipeline?Congressman Russell Fry: Well, I think I think you've got to have a realistic one. I think that there are and we we saw this a little bit with with the Trump administration in the early stages. But you've got to stop that flow. You've got to be able to sanction those companies, stop the flow, take, you know, and look, China needs to be a willing participant here, too. And that's the frustration that I have right now, is that there was a there was an op ed the other day talking about fentanyl from a Biden administration official, but they never mentioned China. Well, they have a big role here. These chemicals are manufactured over there and they're shipped across to the cartels who put it all together and make fentanyl. And so they've got to be a willing participant. But you've got to have an administration that actually wakes up and says, we know this is coming from our southern border. We know the chemicals are coming from China. And up to this point, they're not really talking about that. And I think that's the big that's the biggest frustration.Sam Stone: You're asking Joe Biden to wake up. There's no evidence that's possible.Chuck Warren: I mean, look, if you're China and you want to hurt your competitor, I won't say we're there. Amy, let's say were their number one competitor. What do you do? You flood their country with things that will cause devastation, Right? It's an unseen war that.Sam Stone: Fentanyl, meth.Chuck Warren: Tiktok, it's not the same as firing a missile, but it has the same effect. All due respect.Congressman Russell Fry: Well, in a lot of these companies, too, I mean, they have multiple locations in different spots, right? I mean, they're just they're usually not just isolated in China. You know, these are big companies. And so they need to have some skin in the game. You need to be able to you need to be able to leverage influence there, maybe even tariff or sanction them. But at the end of the day, the flow, you know, China has a spot there. And you know what? Maybe there's there is a nefarious purpose behind this. I believe you're probably right about that. But there are ways to address it. And if they won't, then we need to there are other ways that we can force them to the table. And we need to we need to take a look at that. 300 Americans die every single day from this drug. I mean, it's just astronomical. And, you know, we've used the term poisoning because that's really what it is. It's not an overdose as much as it is fentanyl poisoning in our country. So pulling them to the table, even if they don't want to come, I think has got to be a priority of this administration.Chuck Warren: With Congressman Russell Fry of South Carolina's seventh District, you can join and help us campaign at Russell Fry SC.com or visit him on Twitter. Russell Fry, SC. First, I have two questions. First, is it true you're the eighth grade ping pong champion?Congressman Russell Fry: Oh, yeah. I still got the trophy. It wasn't it wasn't a participation trophy either. It was a real trophy.Chuck Warren: And and and the person you you, you beat, is that person still bitter about that or has he given up? Given up?Congressman Russell Fry: They probably given up. I don't know. Maybe they're bitter. I haven't talked to that person in a while.Chuck Warren: But, you know, I think I think we need a social media post with that trophy.Sam Stone: We'll be coming We'll be coming back with with more from from Congressman Gump here shortly.Chuck Warren: Exactly. All right. We have Hunter Biden and, you know, the press, which is gives the ultimate cover to the Biden administration. First of the laptop two years later, they admit it. Now we have all these alias names, 5000 emails and archives. Tell our audience what on earth is going on. I saw a tweet this morning. I just replied, The easiest way for Biden to solve this just release all the emails if there's nothing there. Right? I mean, just transparency. So tell people a little bit about it and what House Republicans can do to flesh this out more since the press is going to do everything they can to protect President Biden and Hunter.Congressman Russell Fry: Well, they're finally starting to pay attention. And I think that's maybe begrudgingly, maybe they don't want to pay attention, but they're finally starting to take notice of what's going on. But the new the new revelation, you know, look, Hunter Biden or Joe Biden had aliases that they used and that's what the Oversight Committee had subpoenaed. They used aliases, you know, Robin Wear and Robert Peters and, you know, different names that they would use. And so we subpoenaed anything that had to deal with those names or those email addresses. And again, it just shows a pattern of conduct with this family. You look at the text messages, you look at the emails, you look at the use of the term the big guy. You look at the 1023 that was released, you look at the the bank transactions and the money that flows from, at this point, four companies ultimately layered through kind of a series of money laundering actions and funneled into 20 LLCs that are all connected to multiple members of the Biden family. So this this again, just shows a course of conduct.Chuck Warren: And what people, family and what people don't understand is I own several companies, so I have various LLCs for various things. Correct. It takes a lot of work to manage 20 LLCs. You get filings, you get taxes. I mean, so this wasn't done just. To be. I mean, it was done more to be clever and hide something. They don't seem done.Sam Stone: Admittedly, they don't seem to have paid a lot of attention to the taxes part.Chuck Warren: No, but would you agree with that? I mean, doing 20 LLCs. I mean, it takes a lot of work.Congressman Russell Fry: Oh, it's a headache. And most of these LLCs were actually formed while Joe was vice president. That's that's kind of alarming. But to see and I think there was a quote in the 1023. You all have seen it. Your listeners have seen it as well. But it was toward the bottom. And the guy says it will take investigators ten years to figure out what's going on. And that's kind of proven true. I mean, we're on year I think, eight at this point, but it's taken that long because no one, DOJ and others didn't want to actually investigate this. But to when you're dealing with financial stuff, it's just so nebulous and it's hard to follow and it's hard to track and it's hard to keep people's attention. But there is enough smoke here that people realize what's going on. And I think that's why the work that we've done so far has been incredibly important on this and also why I think that this is headed toward an impeachment inquiry. It doesn't mean impeachment. You still have to do your homework and make sure you do your job. But at this point, there's just enough there. There's way more than enough to launch that process.Chuck Warren: We have about 30s left with you. Tell our audience, tell your constituents why you have faith in America's future.Congressman Russell Fry: Because I have faith in the American people and their resolve and their ability to take large amounts of information, synthesize them and make an opinion. We're seeing people wake up in a powerful way right now. And and it's not just Republicans. It's really everybody realizing what's going on. The people control this country. They always have. And they see what's going on is is, you know, shameful. But they're ready for for a better tomorrow.Sam Stone: Fantastic. Thank you so much, Congressman. We very much appreciate your time today. Folks, you can follow him. Chuck, what was that?Chuck Warren: You can follow him on Twitter, Russell Fry, SC, or you can also visit his website. Russell Frysc.com contribute, volunteer, get involved. He's doing the great work and help him out. Congressman, thank you.Congressman Russell Fry: Thank you all.Chuck Warren: Have a great weekend.Sam Stone: Folks, more from breaking battlegrounds. We're back in just a moment. Welcome back to Breaking Battlegrounds with the host Chuck Warren and Sam Stone. Big thank you to our first guest up today, Congressman Russell Fry. Fantastic discussion with him. And now we're talking to someone. Frankly, Chuck, I think this is going to be one of the most important congressional races for for Republicans in the country in this coming year. It's going to be close. Well, if you.Chuck Warren: Like honesty in public elections. Yes.Sam Stone: Yeah, Well, some of us still do. Some some of us believe in truth telling, even even on the air here where almost everyone else wants to lie to you. But, folks, we're not doing that. And that's why we have today Kellen Curry, congressional candidate running against Jorge Santos for New York's third Congressional District. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, one of those places where they don't take liars lightly and spent eight years on active duty delivering critical cybersecurity technology for our country's military. After completing two tours in Afghanistan, Kaelin went on to work at J.P. Morgan's corporate and investment banking division in New York City. Kaelin Curry, welcome to the program.Kellen Curry: Hey, how are you? Thanks so much for having me. I'm excited to be talking with you guys this afternoon.Chuck Warren: So tell us, what did the Air Force do to prepare you to run for Congress and to serve in Congress eventually?Kellen Curry: Absolutely. I think, you know, every every part of my experience in the Air Force was extremely positive. You know, the culture of serving the country, which, you know, is a culture that I come from my my you know, I'm a third generation veteran. My parents were public servants. Dad was a retired naval officer. Mom is a is a continues to be a decades long federal civil servant. And so just grew up watching them and and they both worked at Tinker Air Force Base right outside of Oklahoma City. And just, you know, I always wanted to have my own story of service. And so I think it was always in my future and going to the Air Force Academy and serving in the Air Force as an officer, you know, just the lessons of leadership, the lessons of of of being in a team and a group where you don't know who's who's a Republican or who's a Democrat, you just your mission focused. And that's the kind of perspective I bring to politics.Sam Stone: Kellen Considering especially mission focus, one of the things I like about your background, your resume, is the experience in cybersecurity. There are a few people in Congress, in the Senate who are starting to become more aware of that issue. But it's not an area where there's a lot of elected expertise. You talk about mission focus. How much do you think you'll be able to make that your mission to help educate your colleagues about the various issues related to cybersecurity on both sides of the aisle?Kellen Curry: Absolutely. I think the country has been going through and really all of society has really been going through a learning curve when it comes to cybersecurity. And it's really just a matter of how do we defend and safeguard the information that's that's on that's on our networks. And we're so we're such a networked people in in society today. And so, you know, the first and foremost is just, you know, your hygiene on the Internet. You know, when you use the same password for every website. I know some of us are guilty of that. I know I am sometimes, too. It seems like I'm.Sam Stone: Looking across at Chuck right now and laughing. Yeah.Kellen Curry: Yeah, yeah. I think, you know, we live in a in a culture in a society where you got to have a password and login for like everything you touch. And so, you know, that's the first and foremost. And then the other thing is that I think from a national security standpoint is that we just have to invest, we have to invest, and we have to nurture innovation. One of the best things about America is our is our innovative economy, and that flows into our national security. I mean, to the extent that we can nurture that, that innovation in the private sector and then leverage it to use in military applications is what my time in the Air Force was all about. And so, you know, like you said, being able to educate, you know, our lawmakers on how to procure those those technologies, how to make sure that we don't pass regulation, that that stifles that technology is really the biggest thing.Chuck Warren: What do we do about China? I mean, you were in the military, two tours in Afghanistan. What do we do about China? What do your colleagues you worked with, what what do people actually who defend this country think we should be doing with China? Yeah.Kellen Curry: Yeah. Well, first and foremost, we have to not overreact. China for sure is a is a near-peer competitor, as we say, in the military. And so they absolutely should be taken serious. But they have a lot of issues and challenges, social challenges on their end, you know, so so it's not like we're going up against an adversary that we cannot be successful in. I think, you know, going back to the innovative economy that I mentioned earlier, we have to make sure that we remain an innovative and capitalistic economy that can produce technologies of the future. You know, you think about you think about China, so much of what they want to you know, how they want to. Place American superpower is, is really through AI and quantum computing and biotechnology and these other things. So we have to continue to make those investments. We also have to do things. For example, the Merchant Marine Academy is located here in my district. And so when you think about how do we sustain naval power in the South China Sea, the merchant Marines are on the front lines of making sure that we're able to do that because they transport so much equipment and personnel into the South China Sea. So those are just a few things, a couple of things I would say. And then maybe the last is that we have to reinvigorate our all volunteer military force, which is at an all time low in terms of our propensity for people to serve.Sam Stone: And I want to talk more about that. And and the merchant Marine issue you brought up Kellen Curry. We're coming right back with more from him. He's running against Jorge Santos in New York's third Congressional District, breaking battlegrounds. Back in just a moment.Advertisement: At Overstock. We know home is a pretty important place and that's why we believe everyone deserves a home that makes them happy. 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And to do that, you need US flagged carriers and we don't have many of them. And that's a huge issue. And we don't have enough merchant marine sailors. And that's another huge issue.Kellen Curry: Absolutely. I mean, if you if you think about it, over 90% of the ships that come in and out of American ports are, you know, our foreign crews. And so you could expect that in a conflict that China, they will do all they can to put pressure on those foreign crews and on those host governments not to make good on deliveries to our ports. And we saw what can happen with this during the pandemic. You know, when store shelves went bare and, you know, the American economy was crippled, supply chains became dislocated. So we have to be able to continue our economy even if we do get into, you know, a a hot war, if you will, in the South China Sea with with China. But, you know, to your other point, the vast majority of the military's equipment and personnel actually moves on sea. And so we have to have that capability. It has to be something that's real and that's a deterrent effect and that China understands that we can sustain ourselves in a in a naval, you know, in a naval conflict or just a naval operation in in the in that region, particularly in the South China Sea. And so, so much of this capacity over the last, you know, three or 4 or 5 decades has really left our country. And it's it's been outsourced. And so we have to work and think about how we bring more of that capability back to America. You know, we've seen industrial policy in the microchip space, and we're going to have to do a industrial policy to bring the merchant marine presence back to our country, increase the number of sealift officers, the number of merchant Marine officers, which the Merchant Marine Academy produces. And this is you know, this is one of the crown jewels of our district. It's one of the crown jewels of the nation. We need a strong federal partner for that academy. And I look forward to being that in Congress.Sam Stone: You know, one of the things I think that's underreported also, we had a different congressman on our program. Hopefully you'll be joining him in office fairly soon. But one of the things he pointed out was China's aggressive efforts via both partnership and intimidation to essentially deny that chain of Pacific islands that the US used in World War Two to eventually get to Japan. But China realizes that that chain is is our ladder in a Pacific war with them, and they're really doing a lot to take it away. You talk about that ability to deliver equipment that becomes doubly critical in this situation where we can't count on our ability to fly troops and resources into those islands.Kellen Curry: Absolutely. Absolutely. And so much of so much of how we posture to be successful against China is really going to depend on our allies in that region to make sure that we have basing options, that we have places where we can stage and host our troops and our and our equipment in a way that that China can't can't penetrate. And so it's positive that we recently had a trilateral at Camp David with some of the nations there, mainly Japan and South Korea and America. Of course, Japan and South Korea have been, you know, at odds for quite some time. And so our ability to bring those nations together is extremely important. The administration just you know, we did a big bill out of the House that eventually passed the Senate and was signed into law to. To deliver more aid to Taiwan in a way that we haven't done in the past. And so I think the administration just released about two. 2 billion or so to make sure we operationalize that that that that legislation. So that's that's a good thing. I mean, one thing about America that's unrivaled is our alliances around the world. I mean, it's a tremendous source of soft power, the ability of an American president to pick up the phone and call somebody anywhere in the world. And, you know, eight, nine times out of ten get a favorable response is is really, really important. It's going to be important against against the fight against China. So it's good that we have an administration that recognizes that. And that's one area that I do support this administration on.Sam Stone: See, Chuck, I love it when we get congressional candidates and people running for office for the first time who can talk about this whole variety wide range of geopolitical issues, because that kind of knowledge. Kalen Curry that you're just displaying is is rare for people who are entering Congress. And folks, you need to check him out and follow him at Kellen Kellen underscore Curry on Twitter. You can go to his website. Kellen Curry.com Definitely go and check him out there and support this man because we need to bring we need to retain control of Congress. We need smart people there who can talk about issues like we've been talking about. And also we need to restore some integrity to this specific seat, because, quite frankly, Jorge Santos is an embarrassment to every Republican in this country.Chuck Warren: He's a bad Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live skit. Kellen, let me ask you this question. There's two reasons. There's a couple reasons why you said you were running for office besides obviously your service in the Air Force and your tours in Afghanistan. One was running against Jorge Santos because he's ineffective. But number two, you've cited Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan and you called it a disastrous withdrawal. Talk about it a little bit, what that meant to you and the people you served with over there.Kellen Curry: Oh, yeah. Yeah, it was it was heart wrenching, you know, I mean, I spent two tours there. I worked, you know, actually I worked on an old Russian base we were embedded with with our Afghan allies working shoulder to shoulder. It was a very interesting unit. I was I was attached with, you know, we had actually bought about 30 helicopters from the Russians, actually when relations were good in the early 2000. And we were trying to outfit these with new armaments for what was essentially the Afghans, like 82nd Airborne helicopter unit. And so we were doing that work. My job was to do all we could to keep these things in the air and provide all the procurement necessary to do that and to teach the Afghans how to do that as well. And so, you know, you go through things like that. You travel the country doing that work, and then you turn on and you come home and you turn on CNN and you see, you know, people clinging from planes and just the chaos and certainly the 13 Marines that we lost. And there was just there was a better way to exit that country that did not leave, you know, America diminished on the global stage.Kellen Curry: And I think watching that, certainly every veteran that spent time there watching that and then, of course, you know, by going to the Air Force Academy, I had friends that went there that unfortunately did not come back home. And, you know, you internalize all that and and it moves you, you know, emotionally. And then you look over and you see we have somebody here in Congress who's just wholly unfit. And the fact is that our veterans and the American people writ large, they deserve the best leadership that our country can provide so that we can avoid those situations, but also so we can have trust that the agenda that our elected representatives are pursuing is, is the agenda of the people and not their own personal agenda. And so, you know, all of those things, I think moved me to to think about how I could serve again. And and this was something that that that came up. And I did a lot of the research and asked a lot of the questions and eventually got to the point where I decided to go for it. And here I am.Chuck Warren: Well, we certainly need more leaders like you in Congress and you've had some great life experiences. So, for example, you ran the 60m at the Air Force Academy. What did track and field teach you about leadership?Kellen Curry: Yeah, you know, I've always been active in sports. And I think, you know, for me as an athlete, you know, you've got mom and dad there to, you know, to make you into the person that that you that you eventually become. But but something happens in that relationship with coaches and with athletes that's just special. And it enriches the life of a young person. You know, Track did that for me. High school football did that for me. I still stay in touch with coaches from high school. Wait, what.Sam Stone: Position did you play? We got to we got to get the important stuff in here.Kellen Curry: Yeah, I was a I was a defensive back. I didn't have any hands, so I couldn't catch anything. So they put me on that side of the ball. But. But yeah, man, I enjoyed sports of all kind and just the relationship building. Being in the team building and in the lessons that you learn from those experiences, they just make you a well rounded person and and enjoy traveling the country and running track at the Air Force Academy. It was a real highlight for me.Sam Stone: All right. So so now we know you were a DB. So the important question becomes, are you a Deion Sanders DB or are you covering everybody, locking them up or are you Troy Polamalu? You're coming in there to knock their head off?Kellen Curry: I'm covering them up, man.Chuck Warren: Yeah, Yeah. You're a blanket.Kellen Curry: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I was only like £160 soaking wet, so there wasn't a whole lot of hitting I could do, but. But I could run and I could run and chase and cover folks. And so, so really enjoyed the ups and downs of what you learn in that sport and just in sports in general. So really enjoyed competing.Chuck Warren: You worked in investment banking after the Air Force One issue you're going to have to deal with when you're elected is our deficit in national debt are it's just not a path we can continue. What do you propose we do on it? How do we pay down our debt? How do we get our finances in order?Kellen Curry: Yeah, I think the first thing we have to do is we have to be honest with the American people about where we are. I mean, the fact is we're not going to cut our way out of this hole. We're not going to, you know, grow our way out of the hole in terms of, you know, achieving, you know, astronomical GDP growth rates year over year. I think in order to bend the curve on the debt, we're going to have to get away from annual deficit spending at some point. And and listen, we are transitioning right now from a low interest rate environment to a high interest rate environment. So the interest on the debt is going to become more material than what we've seen in the past, and it's going to create more pain. So, you know, some of the first things that I think we're going to have to do is we're going to have to get our arms around how do we make our entitlement programs more solvent. We know that Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid, these programs are going to become insolvent here in the next ten, 15, 20 years. And so we've got to get serious about how do we restructure these things and do it in a way where Democrats aren't going to go out and say, oh, here comes the Republicans again. They're going to end these programs as you know it and all that. So so we have we need presidential leadership on this issue to move the country in this direction and get serious about it, because it will become something that that begins to crowd out what we can do in the defense space, the investments that we have to make there, and certainly the investments that we have to make on the domestic side as well. But but the entitlement programs is something that's going to be a forcing a forcing function that makes us get real about how we spend and how we allocate money. We definitely need more members of Congress who are going to hold the line on spending as we go forward here in the next several decades.Sam Stone: Kellen, we have only about two minutes left here before we let you go. What has been the initial response from folks on the ground there in the third Congressional District in New York? You know, as they're learning about you and that you're taking on Santos in this race.Kellen Curry: You know, it's been tremendously positive. I think a lot of a lot of what was in the trajectory of the Santos story, I think at this point here, you know, people on the ground are just kind of sick and tired of hearing about the guy.Chuck Warren: So.Kellen Curry: You know, they they are they are hungry for what comes next. We are the first campaign that's been out there on doorsteps and the reaction has been positive. They want to know who the candidates are, what they're talking about, what their ideas are for moving the district forward. And they're ready for the stain of of of Mr. Santos to be removed. And so I think at this point, we've all kind of learned our lesson, that we have to wake up and make sure we're paying attention in these elections, that we get out and vote and that we know who we're voting for. And so I think you're going to see a lot of people who are just excited about about doing that work as citizens and taking responsibility to make sure that they get to know the candidates. They're getting to know me. I think they like what they hear and what they see, and I think we're going to be successful here.Sam Stone: I love that folks. Thank you so much, Kellen Curry. We really appreciate having you on the program today. Folks. You can follow him at Kellen underscore Curry on Twitter at Kellen Currycomb. Make sure you tune in to breaking battlegrounds next week when we're back on the air. But in the meantime, we always have a little extra segment for our podcast listeners. Go to all your favorite podcast places, download us subscribe, and we'll see you next week.Advertisement: The 2022 political field was intense, so don't get left behind in 2024. If you're running for political office, the first thing on your to do list needs to be securing your name on the web with a your name Web domain from GoDaddy.com. Get yours now.Sam Stone: All right, Welcome to the podcast. Only segment of breaking battlegrounds. Folks. Thank you for tuning in as always. And special thanks to Congressman Russell Fry and Kellen Curry for their appearances today. Fantastic discussions from them. But now we're continuing on with somebody that, frankly, Chuck, I always loved talking to him more than almost any of our guests, friend of the program and repeat returning guest Henry Olsen, Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Henry, thank you so much, as always, for joining us.Henry Olsen: Well, thank you, as always for having me back.Chuck Warren: Henry, Tell us about your new podcast, by the way. Let's get a plug for it. Tell us about it. Sure.Henry Olsen: My new podcast is called Beyond the Polls, and I interview leading election analysts and poll analysts every two weeks. And we talk about all things political. We talk about the Republican race and we talk about where Biden is. And I always have somebody from one of the key swing states in my segment called State of Play, where the person who's on the ground knows the state best can give you the lowdown. So it's every two weeks you can find it on all the podcast formulas.Chuck Warren: So since you've been doing that, tell us something that has stood out to you, talking to your guests, a little nugget that has stood out to you.Henry Olsen: The importance of what I'm calling the double doubters, that if you go back to 2016, the reason the polls were upended is that 18% of Americans didn't like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and they switched in the last week from being undecided or third party voters to backing Trump over 20%. My pollsters, analysts are telling me, are double doubters with respect to Biden and Trump. And that's before the mudslinging between them really starts in earnest. That sounds to me like if we do get the rematch that the polls suggest, we're going to get the same sort of late break that may confound the experts.Chuck Warren: So that perfect segue into your your column this week. Trump might have the lead in Iowa, but he has one big weakness. What is that weakness?Henry Olsen: That weakness is churchgoing evangelicals, that they are the group that has swung behind one candidate and propelled them to victory in each of the last three caucuses. Actually, the last four. They gave George W Bush a narrow plurality in 2000. And I spent a week there. And the polls say he's got a lot of support among evangelicals, but the people on the ground may be willing to back him, but they're looking around. They want to see is there somebody better, somebody who supports our values, supports our issues and doesn't have the baggage? Iowa evangelicals historically break late. They wait until the last few months to make a decision. So it's not saying Trump isn't going to win, but don't be surprised if you see them switch to somebody who they think can give them 80% of the fight with 10% of the baggage.Sam Stone: Now, is it just the baggage or are there specific policies that Trump is weak with them on? The one that popped to my mind was Covid and allowing the closure of churches. Is there something like that that's playing?Henry Olsen: I'll tell you, I was surprised in my conversations at the lack of policy disagreements. I would have expected more of the evangelicals to note things like that, but also note his backing away from a strongly pro-life stance, saying that the whole point of overturning Roe was to negotiate without saying what he actually stands for. I did not get that from anybody. I really got a question of that. His long standing concerns about his character remain. And the question of is this guy so tied down by his character and legal problems that he can't effectively beat Joe Biden. And they're really scared of Joe Biden.Chuck Warren: They should be. They should be. Let's do a little switch here and let's talk about the Hunter Biden stuff. Do you feel look, you're in D.C.. You're a columnist for The Washington Post. Do you feel what people call the legacy media is really starting to pay attention to this issue or are they still trying to just sweep it under the floor mat?Henry Olsen: You know, I would say it's between and it depends on which legacy media outlet you're talking about. There's beginning to be enough there, there. Right. You know, in the sense that you just can't ignore some of the things that are now being said under oath as opposed to things that were being speculated about or which relied on, you know, on emails, copies of emails found on laptops. And so I think we're only 1 or 2 revelations away. If those revelations exist of the legacy media actually having to pay much more attention to it. I think they're no longer in the sweep under the rug. They hope that it goes away. But if it doesn't, I think there's been enough there that they actually will have to turn their attention to it.Chuck Warren: Do you find any reasonable explanation why he would have 5000 emails under an alias?Henry Olsen: A reasonable explanation? Yeah.Chuck Warren: I mean, look, I mean, the easy way to handle this is just release them all. If there's nothing there, there's nothing there. Just make it transparency and embarrass the Republicans. That's an easy way to handle this, right? If there's nothing there.Henry Olsen: Yeah, well, I never want to get into the argument that stereotypically is offered by autocratic police departments. If you have nothing to fear, you have nothing to hide.Sam Stone: Guys, guys, I don't know this. I've got to say, this is like going when you've got this. This is like going to the ATM after 3 a.m. Nothing good is going to come from this. When you have fake email addresses and you're in office, nothing good is ever going to come from that.Henry Olsen: Yeah.Henry Olsen: You know, the thing is, I can imagine reasons you would want to do it like evade, you know.Sam Stone: Like did you see Gretchen Whitmer's guy communicating with her in Greek alphabet letters?Chuck Warren: Oh, that's cool.Sam Stone: To avoid FOIA.Henry Olsen: Yeah. No, I hadn't. I hadn't heard about that one. You know, just goes to show they all should have been watching Bill and Ted because I.Chuck Warren: Think there's.Henry Olsen: Greek alphabets when Bill interviewed Socrates. But.Henry Olsen: You know.Henry Olsen: I can imagine good reasons for 5000 emails under multiple aliases, depending who he's communicating with. But again, the thing is, at some point, we're going to find out at least some of them. And if they aren't benign, you know, like personal stuff, that you just don't want to have somebody you know, somebody who's you're concerned about hacking and they'll looking for the words Joe Biden. I could imagine that if you were a foreign government and you might want to have malware placed on Joe Biden's personal friends and anything that says Joe Biden gets sent to Beijing. Yeah, I can imagine that as a vice president and wanting to avoid things like that. But again, we'll see whether eventually some of these will be produced. May not be 5000, may be 200, maybe 500. And we'll see what they say.Chuck Warren: Interesting. If we wrap up here, anything you think we should be looking for here in news the next month or two? Something that's going to pop up that you feel we should keep our eyes on?Henry Olsen: You know, I think there's the usual, you know, who knows what's going to happen in the counteroffensive in Ukraine? Who knows what's going to happen with the Chinese economy. I would say, though, that, you know, the second debate is going to take place at the end of the month, September 27th, out at the Reagan Library. And it's going to be make or break time for some of these people. You know that the one in Milwaukee was really kind of first impression, kind of like speed dating. The second one is going to find out whether anybody wants to return the phone call. And so I think you're going to see a little bit more fire, a little bit more opposition. And it could be that somebody breaks out or somebody crashes to the earth.Sam Stone: I would like to see a couple more people drop out before then. I would narrow it to 4 or 5 maybe.Chuck Warren: I think what's really impressive is the cultural references Henry's used today speed dating and Bill and Ted. That's the most amazing thing of this aspect today. One last question. One last question, Henry. I think Republicans have a really good chance of taking the Senate. What are your thoughts?Henry Olsen: Absolutely. I think they should be the favorites. Even if Biden wins re-election. That has to do with the math. Yes. You know, so poll came out today or yesterday from a respected pollster showed Jon Tester only getting 43% against either of his opponents, Sherrod Brown. There's been polls show that Brown's in a neck and neck race. But the important thing is where is the longtime incumbent? And he's sitting at 45%, which is roughly around where a Democrat should get flip those two seats. The Republicans control the Senate. And then you've got all the other seats. This is a map that heavily favors Republicans. Joe Manchin haven't even mentioned him. You know, these are three states that Trump carried by between 6 and 30 something points. It's just hard to see where Republicans don't get those 2 or 3 seats. And then it's very hard to see how they would lose other seats that they hold given what are up to throw control back to the Democrats?Chuck Warren: Well, being a Republican, I have complete faith my party can blow it one way or another. So amen.Sam Stone: Amen. Our skills are legendary.Chuck Warren: Henry Olsen, thanks a million for visiting with us today.Henry Olsen: Thanks for having me on.Chuck Warren: Folks. This is breaking battlegrounds. We hope you've enjoyed this week's show and we'll be back next week. And if you can visit us at Breaking Battlegrounds or anywhere you find your podcasts. Have a great weekend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

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The Todd Starnes Podcast
The White House refuses to deal with the border crisis they created… AND Guest host Harry Hurley is here to shed light on the consequences of their inaction

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 122:42


Jimmy Failla has the day off, so we went to the Fox Across America bullpen and asked New Jersey radio legend Harry Hurley to guest host for him. Harry is joined by New Jersey Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who blasts the Biden administration's plan to relocate illegal migrants from New York City to Atlantic City. Johns Hopkins University health policy expert and surgeon Dr. Marty Makary tells us why he thinks the Biden administration is rushing the rollout of the latest COVID-19 vaccine. South Carolina Republican Congressman Russell Fry explains why he is confident that the time is ripe for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. PLUS, Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan picks apart White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's claim that Biden has done more to secure the U.S. Southern border than anyone else.    [00:00:00] Trump rants about his legal troubles [00:18:48] Rep. Jeff Van Drew [00:37:05] Dr. Marty Makary [00:55:30] Rep. Russell Fry [01:13:50] Update on the border crisis [01:32:20] Tom Homan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Coffee - the Reese Boyd Radio Hour
Saturday Morning Coffee for Saturday, July 22, 2023

Saturday Morning Coffee - the Reese Boyd Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 43:14


Welcome to Saturday Morning Coffee for Saturday, July 22, 2023!Welcome to Saturday Morning Coffee for July 22, 2023, and the first edition of Saturday Morning Coffee in our new, one-hour format!  We call this the "espresso" version of Saturday Morning Coffee!Today we're joined on the program by two of our favorite guests here on the show -- Congressman Russell Fry and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette!  Thank you to both of these excellent guests for sharing your Saturday Mornings with us here on Saturday Morning Coffee!If you have comments, suggestions, show topic requests or questions, please drop us a line at the SMC Mailbag:          reeseboydSMC@gmail.comAlso, if you're looking for some great coffee to go with the Saturday Morning Coffee podcast, please be sure to check our coffee sponsor for the show:          www.onenationcoffee.comwhere each purchase benefits the One Nation Foundation (onenationfoundation.org), which benefits military veterans and first responders!  And if you use the "Saturday Morning Coffee" promo code, you'll get a 10% discount on your purchase!  So please support One Nation Coffee and the great work being done by the One Nation Foundation!Have a great week and thanks for listening to Saturday Morning Coffee!The Saturday Morning Coffee TeamProverbs 3:5-6

The Charlie Kirk Show
Retribution Tour 2024? with Donald Trump Jr. and Rep. Russell Fry

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 35:17


The left warns that if Donald Trump wins the presidency again in 2024, he will use it to seek revenge on the federal government. But the question is: Is that even bad? Donald Trump Jr. joins to explain why "burning it all down" is the #1 reason (but far from the only one) to re-elect his father, and then reacts to Ron DeSantis's lamentably lukewarm response to the latest Jack Smith indictment. Plus, Rep. Russell Fry talks about the stunning House Oversight revelations corroborating IRS whistleblowers' claims of special treatment for the Biden family. Finally, Charlie reacts to a comical op-ed from the Arizona Republic trying to link him to the KKK.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nixon and Watergate
Episode 209 JOHN JENRETTE OUR CONGRESSMAN and JIMMY CARTER too (Part 19) AFTER ABSCAM : Later Life and the History of the SC Congressional District 6/1/7

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 86:12


This episode for our Host Randal Wallace may be the most fun of any we have done. It tells the story of the life of the Congressional District and region of South Carolina that was the 6th District of South Carolina. It opens after ABSCAM has ended John Jenrette's career and everyone involved is moving on from the scandal. The District was represented by John Napier for a single term, then by a Florence , South Carolina Democrat named Robin Tallon for a number of years. But after the 1990 census the former 6th District is divided up geographically and its political strength evaporates. Tallon steps down as James Clyburn is elected to serve the new 6th District which engulfs Florence County. While Horry County is placed in the South Carolina First District where it is dominated by Charleston S.C. Over the next twenty years the region  has several different Congressman all but one of which is from Charleston County with various interest levels for what is happening in Horry and Georgetown Counties. We are represented by Tommy Hartnett, Arthur Ravenell, Mark Sanford, Henry Brown (Berkely County) , and Tim Scott. Then in 2010 everything changed. A new census led to a big fight in the South Carolina State House as the state was awarded a new 7th Congressional District. We will see the maneuverings by the man who could rightfully be called the Father of the 7th district, Alan Clemmons, lead to the South Carolina Pee Dee Region finally getting its seat back in which the region was represented together. That is where the fun part for our Host begins as we relive that very first race for Congress and the election of that first 7th district Congressman  ensues. which eventually led to the election of Tom Rice.  A race in which our host, Randal Wallace,  was a small part as a candidate for Congress. We will also see the rise of our new Congressman Russell Fry, who attained the office just at the beginning of this year , 2024, after his endorsement by former President Donald Trump, and his historic election victory.All of which will lead us back to a final look at the remarkable life and contributions to our region of our first, and until this year, only Horry County native Congressman John Jenrette. His career was a rollercoaster ride of wild excess, historic success, and an enormously dramatic and historic fall, all of which happened in a pivotal 6 year period that laid the foundation for a region of the country that can now lay claim to the title the fastest growing area in the nation. History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

ToddCast Podcast
Gay Pride Goes Nude

ToddCast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 112:40


Gay Pride celebrations across the nation featured naked men and women exposing themselves to children. They should all be in jail. Agree or disagree? Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Scott Perry, Rochelle Park Mayor Perrin Mosca, and Art Ally join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Newsmax Daily
The Newsmax Daily (06/16/23)

The Newsmax Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 18:24


Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: -Rob Schmitt asks Joe Biden, “Where's the Money?” (Rob Schmitt Tonight) -Secretary Blinken heads to Beijing amid low expectations while Sen. Tommy Tuberville says Biden is asleep at the wheel on China. (American Agenda) -Greta Van Susteren previews John Durham's upcoming House testimony with Rep. Russell Fry. (The Record) -Dave Rubin: "Truth is a time release pill." MSM refuses to swallow the bitter pill of the Wuhan lab leak. (John Bachman Now) -Alvin Bragg tries to railroad subway hero – former prosecutors respond. (National Report) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at www.Newsmax.com/listen Download the free NEWSMAX app at www.newsmaxtv.com/app or go to www.NewsmaxTV.com to watch the real news!  Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Todays episode sponsored by : EdenPure, disinfect the air you breathe. Go to www.EdenPuredeals.com and use discount code TONY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Todd Starnes Podcast
The gloves are coming off between Trump & DeSantis… and Guest Host Paul Gleiser is here to referee this fight

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 122:43


Jimmy Failla is off enjoying his Memorial Day weekend, so we called up KTBB's Paul Gleiser to guest host Fox Across America. Paul shares his thoughts on the intensifying rivalry between former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and then turns to our loyal listeners to get their opinion on which of these two GOP candidates has the best chance of taking the White House in 2024. South Carolina Republican Congressman Russell Fry explains why it's time for our government to rein in its out-of-control spending. PLUS, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove assesses the current state of the 2024 GOP presidential primary field.   [00:00:00] Paul Gleiser weighs in on Trump vs. DeSantis [00:37:05] Callers talk about which candidate has their vote [00:55:30] Rep. Russell Fry [01:35:52] More callers on Trump vs. DeSantis [01:32:17] Karl Rove   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nixon and Watergate
Episode 191 JOHN JENRETTE OUR CONGRESSMAN and JIMMY CARTER too (Part 1) Introducing John Jenrette and the Historic Galivants Ferry Stump

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 58:33


In this first episode of Season 10 we introduce you to Congressman John Jenrette, who had once been the only person from Horry County S.C. to ever serve in either house of the United States Congress.  John Jenrette came from obscurity and abject  poverty, the child of older parents, his father a carpenter in the rural enclave of Loris , South Carolina, and rose to the  halls of the United States House of Representatives, becoming the very first House Freshman to be selected as a member of the leadership.  He seemed destined for greatness. Then everything went wrong. In this season we will tell that story. The story of a visionary years ahead of his time who sadly had his flaws, and one major mistake in his life, overshadow his amazing accomplishments. But in this first episode, we will start at the dawn of a new era for the district John Jenrette once served, as only the second Horry County native,  and only the third man to hail from Horry County, Russell Fry,  begins his own journey to Washington D.C.  and the Halls of Congress.  Russell Fry will represent in Congress a powerhouse district for the 1.9 Trillion Dollar Tourism Industry, a region that is also now a formidable player in the Agriculture Industry nationally, and it is the fastest growing housing market in America. I figured that there was no better moment to look back at the man who was the first Congressman from this area, who had served when none of these assets had  even come to fruition, and yet, a strong case could be made that Congressman John Jenrette laid the groundwork for all of the factors  that will help Russell Fry become a major player in today's congress, on the first day he walks in the door. I also thought as we look at this new beginning for the Seventh District, and back at the man who laid the foundation for the strong place our region now holds as a leader in the tourism industry, that we look back at the historic event that John Jenrette took so much pride in being a part of, and is so much a part of the political fabric of this part of South Carolina, The Galivants Ferry Stump. A political event that has gone strong for 140 years and counting, and is a throwback to the days when politicians actually had to meet people, and give speeches, between live country music bands playing, and giant plates of a southern delicacy known as Chicken Bog.  From an era long before radio, television, and the internet changed how we connected to one another.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

The Todd Starnes Podcast
Mayorkas has no interest in securing our Southern border… and guest host Harry Hurley is here to call him out

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 122:44


Jimmy Failla got called to guest host the highest-rated Late Night show on television, so New Jersey radio legend Harry Hurley graciously agreed to pinch-hit for him on Fox Across America. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Andy McCarthy sheds light on the consequences of the soft-on-crime policies implemented by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over the last few years. Former U.S. Senate candidate in New York Joe Pinion tells us how high-ranking Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are continuing to gaslight Americans on important issues such as crime and border security. Jimmy makes an appearance to preview his guest hosting gig on “Gutfeld”. South Carolina Republican Congressman Russell Fry gives an update on the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into Hunter Biden's shady overseas business dealings. Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordan Chang talks about the growing threat China poses to our country, especially in light of Biden's foreign policy approach. PLUS, Texas Republican Congressman Pat Fallon discusses why it's important to hold the administration accountable for the botched U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021. [00:00:00] DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas grilled by Senate Republicans  [00:19:05] Andy McCarthy  [00:37:35] Musk on the future of AI   [00:46:50] Joe Pinion  [00:56:03] Jimmy Failla  [01:08:17] Rep. Russell Fry [01:14:20] Caller on the dangers of AI [01:23:20] Gordon Chang [01:32:50] Rep. Pat Fallon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nixon and Watergate
JOHN JENRETTE OUR CONGRESSMAN and JIMMY CARTER too Preview for Season 10

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 7:59


To the nation he was the congressman who was nabbed in ABSCAM and whose wife claimed to have had a late night lovemaking session with him on the steps of the United States Capital, all written about in the pages of  Playboy Magazine. To those of us in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina, where he lived.  John Jenrette was our eccentric, fun loving, famous neighbor, who was always ready with a joke, a laugh, or some remarkably visionary advice. It was almost impossible to grasp that 40 years ago he had once been on the fast track to what many believed was a political career headed for greatness, as possibly a future Speaker of the House of Representatives, or even one day, President of the United States. But it had all gone wrong and John Jenrette would not only see all of that go off track but he would never get the credit he deserved for all he had done to lay the foundation for the region we think of as South Carolina's 7th District today. He was a visionary leader who did great things for the nation, and the industry that allowed his Congressional District to thrive.  John Jenrette had taken stands to protect the rights  of African Americans often forgotten by the powers that be in the State of South Carolina and in the region of the nation Jenrette represented. John Jenrette had also fought hard to protect the needs of the small farmers who were also often forgotten in an era when big corporate entities were cementing their grip on Agriculture along with many other industries in the nation. John Jenrette had been a champion of the little man, the common man, the man who went to work every day and asked for nothing but an honest chance to live the American Dream.  Season 10 will often be a very personal story for me, because John Jenrette was my friend, and often a helpful advisor throughout two decades of service in the city I grew up in.  It will be a story I am excited to tell about a man who deserves to be remembered for all of the great things he accomplished, and had the vision to see, way ahead of everyone else.  A man who sadly let his flaws, and one very giant mistake, overshadow all the rest of what he had achieved......that is,  until now. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

O'Connor & Company
03.30.23: [Hour 4 / 8 AM]: Rep. Russell Fry, Andy Pollin, Aniston Friends Today, Plane Drama

O'Connor & Company

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 29:28


In the fourth hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile talked to Rep. Russell Fry and Andy Pollin. They also talked about Jennifer Aniston's comments about the show Friends and reacted to story about a mom and a toddler on a plane. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O'Connor & Company
03.30.23: Rep. Russell Fry Interview

O'Connor & Company

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 9:43


Rep. Russell Fry of South Carolina joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program about on the House Oversight hearing on Washington, D.C.'s crime and mismanagement. Video of Rep. Fry at the House Oversight hearing: https://twitter.com/RepRussellFry/status/1641141943135502338 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nixon and Watergate
A Tribute to Congressman John Jenrette May 19, 1936 - March 17, 2023

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 12:29


John Jenrette , former United States Congressman from the 6th District of South Carolina, passed away on St. Patrick's Day 2023.  A fitting day for a man who  was as colorful a character as has ever set foot in Congress and who  was also stunningly effective. John Jenrette was the only native Horry County, South Carolinian to ever serve in Congress until our brand new Congressman Russell Fry was elected this past November. Our podcast is planning on spending our next season chronicling his enormously impactful life and career as we also look back at Former President Jimmy Carter who was endorsed by Congressman John Jenrette in 1975, the first member of Congress to do so.  We hope you will tune in to our 10th season of shows focused on John Jenrette in late April but on this day of his passing we hope you will listen in on our salute to this celebrated and often controversial Congressman. A man who made enormous mistakes, true enough, but who made his district and our nation a much better place to live for all of us too. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Jenrette Family and friends at this sad moment. Please keep them in your prayers.  John Jenrette was 86 years old. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

The Todd Starnes Podcast
Lightfoot gets the boot from Chicagoans… and Guest host Rich Zeoli is here to tell us how she failed

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 119:20


Jimmy is on special assignment, so we called up WPHT Radio legend Rich Zeoli to guest host Fox Across America. Rich gives his take on why Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed in her bid to win a second term, and tells us how this is a sign even Democrats are getting fed up with ultra-progressive policies. Host of “Mansion Global” on Fox Business Katrina Campins explains why she believes President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is completely unfair to people who actually had to work to pay for their education. South Carolina Republican Congressman Russell Fry shares his thoughts on why a growing number of intelligence agencies are backing the theory that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese virology lab. PLUS, Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn sheds light on how the Justice Department has been weaponized under AG Merrick Garland's leadership.    [00:00:00] Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid [00:19:05] Katrina Campins [00:37:05] House hearing on the fentanyl crisis [00:56:20] Rep. Russell Fry [01:14:50] Wray backs the lab leak theory  [01:34:07] Senator Marsha Blackburn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nixon and Watergate
The Randal Wallace Show : The Speaker's Fight Part 3 Finally Elected ( Exclusive Special Edition)

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 63:14


In part three of "The Randal Wallace Show" we bring you the conclusion of the fight for the Speakership of United States House of Representatives. In this episode, we see the negotiations begin to finally  bring the debate to a close. Representative Kevin McCarthy gives in to several of the requests of the conservative wing of the Party. But just when you think a deal has been done Representative Matt Goetz throws' a monkey-wrench into the works. That leads to one of the most dramatic things seen in politics on the House floor in years as one representative has to be physically restrained all while a former President steps in to push the resisters into a final deal. It is high drama on the floor of the House. Then we bring you the final speeches and draw this extraordinary civic lesson to a close,(We wish to give full credit for the network news reports used through out to the media outlets we used audio from, CBS News, WBTW - News 13 in Myrtle Beach/Florence S.C., CNN, the PBS NewsHour, and ABC News. ) Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, Royalty free song link   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdw Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Nixon and Watergate
The Randal Wallace Show : The Speaker's Fight Part 2 (Exclusive Special Edition)

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 65:49


In part two of our introductory podcast series for "The Randal Wallace Show" we let the leading news outlets of the day cover the fight for the Speakership of the 118th Congress. You will get to sit through all the twists and turns of the middle days of the open rebellion of conservative firebrand congressmen who tried to block Representative Kevin McCarthy from becoming the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. You will hear the speeches from the floor and listen in on the coverage of the maneuverings behind the scenes of the Republican House Leadership as it struggles to survive, and take control of the Chamber.  It would be one of the great civic lessons that our country has had in a long, long, time. And we will let you listen in on it all in days two and three......(We wish to give full credit for the network news reports used through out to the media outlets we used audio from, CBS News, WBTW - News 13 in Myrtle Beach/Florence S.C., CNN, the PBS NewsHour, and ABC News. ) Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, Royalty free song link   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdw Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Wake Up Carolina!
February 3, 2023

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 150:16


Today's show:We discuss Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney's comments from his press conference.U.S. Congressman Russell Fry joins us for his "Fryday" segment.S.C. Senator Mike Reichenbach and Representative Phillip Lowe give us a legislative update. They take calls from listeners and address education in South Carolina.

Nixon and Watergate
The Very First "RANDAL WALLACE SHOW" Podcast (Exclusive Special Edition) Part 1

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 69:25


Exclusive first episode of our new sister podcast "The Randal Wallace Show" This is the first of three episodes we will release this week on our site to introduce the show. In it we will take you on a tour of Washington D.C. during the first week of January as we were in Washington to celebrate and witness the swearing in ceremony for the 118th Congress and the new South Carolina Congressman Russell Fry. Things did not go as planned. Instead we got to witness the longest fight for Speaker of the House in nearly 100 years. This show will take you from playing tourist around Washington D. C. , to  being there as the four day fight for the Speakership began. In the next couple of episodes we will chronicle that fight up to the moment the 118th Congress was finally able to be sworn in. We hope you enjoy the new podcast and will join us wherever you get your podcast in the weeks to come at "The Randal Wallace Show" Podcast  Theme song is  Produced by Danya Vodovoz, link to my song   https://youtu.be/NRxduUMZcdw Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Wake Up Carolina!
January 20, 2023

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 151:28


Congressman Russell Fry calls the showMike Riechenbach, Jay Jordan and Phiilip Lowe stop byBiden tax doc discussion 

Nixon and Watergate
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023!!! A Look Back , A Thank You, and a look at our Coming Attractions: The Randal Wallace Show, Gerald Ford, John Jenrette, and George H. W. Bush

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 41:07


Dear Listeners,I cannot say thank you enough. You have taken our little history podcast to an entirely new an unexpected level. We grew over leaps and bounds this year in our second year on the air. We have had nearly 14,000 downloads and have had them from 79 countries. There is no way for us to express our gratitude and say thank you enough. We hope you have gotten something out of each and every episode. We have already put together several episodes for next year. Including a great collection of "DVD Extras - Special Features" type shows for January. They will mostly be material from our podcasts that we could not use or that we got our hands on to late to incorporate into our broadcasts. But we thought you would enjoy listening to them too. We have also included previews for coming attractions for 2023. We will be looking back at the Presidency and life of Gerald Ford, the controversial career of our former 6th District of South Carolina Congressman John Jenrette, the only man to serve in Congress that was a native of Horry County until Russell Fry was elected this past November, and then we will begin a multiple season look at the Leadership of George H. W. Bush and his Presidency that saw the Gulf War, the fall of Communism around the world, and marked the end of the World War 2 generation of leaders on the world stage. I think we have an exciting new year planned and we will also take a few minutes to honor three figures we lost this past year, Representative Don Young of Alaska, Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah, and from across the pond Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2. We hope you enjoy the show and plan to join us in 2023 as we chronicle the leadership of what Tom Brokaw of NBC News labeled "The Greatest Generation" and again thank you so much for tuning in.Sincerely, Randal WallaceHost of "Randal Wallace Presents" PodcastThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Bruce Boulineau, Former Assistant City Manager for the City of Myrtle Beach S.C.,  who served with our host during his 16 years on the City Council of Myrtle Beach.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

The Todd Starnes Podcast
Hunter's trying to reinvent himself as an artist... and Why the Right needs to be careful with fully embracing Musk

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 122:11


Retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on how WNBA Britney Griner's February arrest at a Russian airport could have all been part of a larger plan by the Kremlin to get Viktor Bout released by the Biden administration. Jimmy shares his thoughts on the hefty price tag for first son Hunter Biden's latest painting, and tells us why the White House doesn't want us to know who's bidding on it. South Carolina Republican Congressman-elect Russell Fry talks about how the GOP is actually offering solutions to fix the Southern border crisis, unlike the president and his administration. PLUS, Outkick host and Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren gives her unfiltered take on why the next Congress needs to investigate Dr. Fauci   [00:00:00] Who's really buying Hunter Biden's expensive painting? [00:31:35] Paul Mauro [00:37:47] Schiff pressed on the politicization of the Jan. 6th committee [00:56:13] South Carolina Congressman-elect Russell Fry [01:14:37] How Musk missed the point with his Fauci tweet [01:33:04] Tomi Lahren  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wake Up Carolina!
12-8-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 139:00


Lauren Daugherty explains the decline of college enrollment Russell Fry updates us on his transition to Washington DCElon Musk fires James Baker due to his involvement on covering up "disinformation stories" 

Trilogy Outdoors
Episode #36 Catching Up With Congressman Russell Fry

Trilogy Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 72:07


Happy Thanksgiving week to all and we were pleased to be joined by newly elected Congressman, Russell Fry. A local of the Grand Strand area and former state representative, Russell is going to do a great job representing the 7th District and we had a great sit down with him to discuss key topics that he plans on putting on his list as well as what he expects going in as a freshmen in the newly elected group of congressmen and women. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and be sure to share some of your fun family pictures over on our Facebook page. Enjoy!!

Wake Up Carolina!
11-2-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 150:44


Sarah Chamberlin on what's at stake for next weeks elections DR Marie Cossgrove on how obscene words influence your mind, body and relationships SC Republican Congressman nominee Russell Fry on the importance of voting next Tuesday 

Jim Bohannon
Jim Bohannon Show 10-11-22

Jim Bohannon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 116:15


Guests: Jonathan Tock, Founder of SingleWave Technologies, On to discuss the Russian hacker attacks on US airports. Russell Fry, Republican US House Candidate from South Carolina, On to discuss the opioid crisis and border security. And .. Your thoughts on the latest in the news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up Carolina!
10-12-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 148:00


SC Congressional candidate Russell Fry stops in Musician Jim Messina calls in Horry County's population is helping the SC economy 

The Todd Starnes Podcast
Why Democrats are losing support among Latino voters… and Joe Biden is the only person who believes he's running for reelection

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 122:12


Republican candidate for Congress in South Carolina's 7th District Russell Fry joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to explain why the Democratic Party's priorities aren't reflective of the many issues people in his state are dealing with. Jimmy reacts to the latest bombshell revelations by Hunter Biden's former business partner Tony Bobulinski, and shares his thoughts on the latest bad poll numbers for the president. PLUS, Arizona GOP gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake talks about why the mainstream media has been working so hard to discredit her.   [00:00:00] Tony Bobulinski reveals new info about Hunter [00:37:50] Biden says he was sort of raised in the Puerto Rican community    [01:06:47] Russell Fry [01:14:35] Update on the midterms [01:39:42] Kari Lake   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wake Up Carolina!
8-12-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 150:52


Celebrating our 10th year anniversary with guests Mike Richenback, Jay Jordan, Rodney Barry, Russell Fry and Mayor Theresa Myers Ervin

Wake Up Carolina!
6-21-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 148:10


Superintendent Candidate Ellen Weaver joins us live.Russell Fry calls in to endorse Ellen Weaver. We discuss the current state of education. 

russell fry ellen weaver
FITSNews Week in Review
Jailhouse Calls, Election Results and Wesley Donehue Interview – Week In Review 6/17/2022

FITSNews Week in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 35:31


Between this week's partisan primary elections, a visit from Wesley Donehue and our receipt of dozens of Alex Murdaugh‘s Jailhouse phone calls – this week has been busy. Luckily, Will breaks it all down for us in this episode of the Week in Review.Nancy Mace‘s victory in the first congressional district was the biggest news of Tuesday night, and was a major win for former S.C. governor Nikki Haley.Former president Donald Trump scored a proxy-war win when Russell Fry, the seventh congressional district candidate Trump endorsed and campaigned for, defeated incumbent Tom Rice. Rice vocally opposed former president Donald Trump‘s role in the havoc wreaked at the capitol on January 6th 2021. Fry notably voted to increase the state's gas taxes as a member of the South Carolina General Assembly.Joe Cunningham, the gubernatorial candidate backed by the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP), defeated primary opponent Mia McLeod. Cunningham “does not have a path to victory in the staunchly GOP Palmetto State – which saw a red storm sweep across its political landscape in 2020 (and is likely to see an even bigger one hit it this fall if national trends hold).”We also checked back in on Brant Tomlinson. Tomlinson ran for Kershaw County council four years ago, only to have his campaign sunk by a photo of himself in blackface that he forgot to take off of his Facebook page. Tomlinson ran again this year, and made it to a run off election on Tuesday. Count on FITSNews to keep you appraised of any future electoral developments for this wannabe Jamaican bobsledder.We covered more than just elections this week. The FITSNews team received dozens of Alex Murdaugh's jailhouse phone-call recordings. We've released Alex discussing: selling assets before a court can order him not to, being shot in the head and the conditions he lives in at the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center.

Understand SC
A tale of two Trump endorsements

Understand SC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 22:18


On Tuesday, South Carolinians went to the polls to vote in the 2022 primary election.This week, we're talking about a few of the most closely-watched races with help from our politics team at The Post and Courier.In this primary, there was a kind of tale of two Trump endorsements: There were two Congressional races in South Carolina where a stamp of approval from Donald Trump was in play. In each of those districts, the Republican incumbent had fallen out of favor with the former president. Their challengers had earned Trump's support. Things played out very differently in each of those races.Politics reporters Nick Reynolds and Caitlin Byrd break down what happened in the GOP primary races in the state's 1st and 7th congressional districts, and Columbia bureau chief Seanna Adcox explains the results of the Democratic primary for this year's race for governor in South Carolina.For more information about the Republican primary in SC-01, check out this episode of Understand SC.More primary coverage:Rice loses SC congressional seat to Fry in GOP primary after voting to impeach TrumpTurnout shows even Tom Rice's neighbors chose Russell Fry over him in GOP primary blowoutNancy Mace survives fierce SC Republican primary against Trump-backed Katie ArringtonRepublican Nancy Mace beat Katie Arrington where it counted: Charleston and BeaufortDemocrat Joe Cunningham's runaway victory as governor nominee boosted by two letters: TVUnderstand SC is a weekly podcast from The Post and Courier that draws from the reporting resources and knowledge of our newsroom to help you better understand South Carolina. Are there any stories you'd like to hear on the show? Contact us at understandsc@postandcourier.com.This episode was hosted and edited by Emily Williams.

Springfield's Talk 104.1 On-Demand
Nick Reed PODCAST 06.15.22 - June 14 Primaries

Springfield's Talk 104.1 On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 37:01


Hour 1 -  Happy Wednesday! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: South Carolina Republican Congressman who voted to impeach President Trump, Rep. Tom Rice, lost the Republican primary to state Rep. Russell Fry. Republican Mayra Flores is projected to win a special election in Texas' 34th Congressional District, flipping a House seat after Rep. Filemon Vela, who held the seat for nearly 10 years, resigned in March and vacated the seat. A group partially bankrolled by liberal billionaire George Soros is set to purchase 18 Hispanic radio stations across 10 different markets but conservatives are fighting back, calling it a move that "reeks of desperation" to control Latino voters who have been ditching the Democratic Party. The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that it will rename the monkeypox virus, which has infected more than 1,600 people in 39 countries this year, after a group of scientists voiced concerns that the name could be stigmatizing.

TIME's The Brief
How Gunmakers May Benefit From Mass Shootings... and More Stories

TIME's The Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 29:26


Included in this episode: 1. How Gunmakers May Benefit From Mass Shootings 2. After Voting to Impeach Trump, Tom Rice Loses House Seat to Russell Fry in the South Carolina Republican Primary 3. Amber Heard Says She Will Stand by Testimony ‘To My Dying Day' 4. Brittney Griner's Detention in Russia Extended Until at Least July 3 5. Review: Pixar's Lightyear Is An Overcomplicated Origin Story .

TIME's Top Stories
After Voting to Impeach Trump, Tom Rice Loses House Seat to Russell Fry in the South Carolina Republican Primary

TIME's Top Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 7:30


He is the first of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection to lose a reelection bid

The M&M Experience
The Mike and Mark Davis Daily Chat - 06/15/22

The M&M Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 16:53


Mike's daily visit with legendary Dallas/Ft. Worth talk show host Mark Davis of 660AM The Answer has become appointment listening. Here's today's segment: The South Carolina primaries were something to watch. Tom Rice who had voted to impeach Trump was defeated by Russell Fry delivering a stunning victory. Also, Kamala Harris is a disaster every time she is the center of attention. Plus, Mayra Flores’ victory in Texas is getting lots of attention as Hispanic & Latino voters are switching to support the Republican party in larger numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Schaftlein Report
Schaftlein Report | Republicans Flips Democratic South Texas House Seat

The Schaftlein Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 42:50


Topics: 1) Mayra Flores flips Democratic district in Texas special house election 51-43% *Hispanics move away from Democrats toward Republicans in growing trend 2) Russell Fry beats Tom Rice on South Carolina House race 51-25% - Rice voted to impeach Trump 3) Nancy Mace survives challenger supported by Trump also in South Carolina *Trump goes 1 win and 1 loss 4) Adam Laxalt wins primary in Nevada and will face Sen. Cortez Mastro in the general election *Good opportunity for GOP pickup 5) In Georgia poll, Gov. Brian Kemp leads Stacey Abrams 50-45% *Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock tied in Senate race 6) Democratic favorite pollster 538.com has Biden at 39.5% approval and 54% disapproval *Only 5 out of 50 Democratic Senators support Biden to run for re-election 7) Supreme Court Security bill passes House by a huge margin and goes to Biden for his signature *27 radical Democrats voted NO 8) McConnell to support Gun Safety Legislation to strengthen schools, add additional background checks and increased funding for mental health *We still need to see the details of the bill 9) Tom Cotton, Mike Pompeo, Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott are laying the groundwork for a 2024 run for President *Former VP Pence is also a likely candidate 10) More mass graves discovered in Bucha, Ukraine - Possibly up to 12K people *Battles rage in Donbas region - Are reports of Russian troops refusing to go into battle true? 11) Putin rival Navalny moved to maximum security prison with reputation for torture

The NFN Radio News Podcast
The Dixie Dems-Those Wacky Republicans

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 54:28


The Dixie Dems are back…we began this series last month and because of the great response, we decided to keep it going. So my pals, Robert Thompson from Georgia and Arthur Hill from North Carolina, are with me to talk about politics in the land of Dixie. This episode includes updates on politics in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina, and a lengthy discussion about whether Democratic voters in South Carolina should vote in the Republican primary in an effort to skew the election in favor of Rep. Tom Rice (R), who voted to impeach Donald Trump, and is being challenged by Trump-backing candidates, including Russell Fry, whom Trump endorsed.Then, there's talk about such lowlifes as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who says Bill Gates wants people to eat hamburgers made in a "peach tree dish," with video of Greene making this highly intelligent remark. We cover other GOP controversies, too, such as the report in Iowa that some elementary schools are putting kitty litter pans in bathrooms for children are confused about their identity.Because of the recent mass shootings, we discuss gun issues and what types of legislation might be needed, and the influence of the gun lobby on the likelihood that anything of significance will ultimately pass.There's plenty of silliness along the way, so if you like politics and you enjoy silly banter, then this episode is for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

The NFN Radio News Podcast
The Dixie Dems-Those Wacky Republicans

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 50:54


The Dixie Dems are back…we began this series last month and because of the great response, we decided to keep it going. So my pals, Robert Thompson from Georgia and Arthur Hill from North Carolina, are with me to talk about politics in the land of Dixie. This episode includes updates on politics in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina, and a lengthy discussion about whether Democratic voters in South Carolina should vote in the Republican primary in an effort to skew the election in favor of Rep. Tom Rice (R), who voted to impeach Donald Trump, and is being challenged by Trump-backing candidates, including Russell Fry, whom Trump endorsed.Then, there's talk about such lowlifes as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who says Bill Gates wants people to eat hamburgers made in a "peach tree dish," with video of Greene making this highly intelligent remark. We cover other GOP controversies, too, such as the report in Iowa that some elementary schools are putting kitty litter pans in bathrooms for children are confused about their identity.Because of the recent mass shootings, we discuss gun issues and what types of legislation might be needed, and the influence of the gun lobby on the likelihood that anything of significance will ultimately pass.There's plenty of silliness along the way, so if you like politics and you enjoy silly banter, then this episode is for you.

Wake Up Carolina!
6-9-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 144:22


7th congressional candidate Russell Fry joins the show Superintendent Candidate Ellen Weaver calls the show John Decker joins us live from California to talk about the committee put together by Nancy Pelosi 

Wake Up Carolina!
5-31-2022

Wake Up Carolina!

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 149:58


First polls show Russell Fry leading Tom Rice in district 7 polls What does the Texas Massacre mean for gun rights?Is Hollywood starting to step back from woke culture?

Saturday Morning Coffee - the Reese Boyd Radio Hour
Saturday Morning Coffee for Saturday, May 14, 2022

Saturday Morning Coffee - the Reese Boyd Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 90:16


Welcome to Saturday Morning Coffee for Saturday May 14, 2022!Reese is traveling with his family this weekend, so we have special Guest Host Savannah Craven in the studio with Glenn Dye for this week's episode of Saturday Morning Coffee.Savannah and Glenn open the show with a discussion of the protests and threats of violence this week directed at the Justices of the Supreme Court as a result of their apparent intent to reverse the ruling of Roe vs. Wade in the Dobbs case that they are now considering.  We also discuss the idea that Trump will likely run for President and 2024, and other items being discussed in the news this week, including the threat of nuclear war with Russia and the renewed threat of terrorism.  We also discuss recent developments in the Britney Drexel case, who disappeared from Myrtle Beach in 2009.  An individual who has been a "person of interest" since 2012 has not been arrested.Savannah and Glenn are joined on the program by John Cassidy, who discusses his campaign for the newly-created District 61 in the S.C. House of Representatives.  (voteforjohncassidy.com)Robert Cahaly, highly regarded pollster with the Trafalgar Group polling firm, discusses the current US Senate Race in Pennsylvania.  Kathy Barnette, who has not been endorsed by President Trump, has been making strong gains in recent polling.Finally, we're also joined on the show by Rep. Russell Fry, who joins us to discuss the recent legislative session in the S.C. General Assembly, and his campaign for Congress.  He discusses some recent events with the campaign, including his endorsement by President Donald Trump, and some events coming up for the campaign.  Savannah and Russell also discuss the recent (and very important) election integrity bill that was passed by the General Assembly in the last week of the session.Thanks for listening to Saturday Morning Coffee and thank you to Savannah Craven for Guest Hosting!  Join us again next week, live or on the pod-cast, for more Saturday Morning Coffee!

The NFN Radio News Podcast
Special Envoy Donald Drumpf

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 10:09


A right wing South Carolina politician says President Biden should name Donald Trump as his special envoy to manage the Afghanistan pullout. The guy's name is Russell Fry. He's a SC state representative who is challenging Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7) in the Republican primary. He's going after the pretty much do-nothing Congressman because he had pangs of conscience and voted to impeach Trump for inciting the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.Actually, sending Trump to Afghanistan isn't a bad idea. They'd deal with him there when he tries to import hookers and Playboy Bunnies or tries to take over as Supreme Leader. He could take his whole crime family with him. That would be good.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Saturday Morning Coffee - the Reese Boyd Radio Hour
Saturday Morning Coffee for Saturday, August 28, 2021

Saturday Morning Coffee - the Reese Boyd Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 95:37


Welcome to Saturday Morning Coffee for Saturday, August 28, 2021!Your host Reese Boyd and Producer Glenn Dye discuss that unprecedented disaster that is the unfolding mess of the botched withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.  State Rep. Russell Fry also joins us on the program to discuss his campaign for U.S. Congress, seeking the Republican nomination for SC-07, the District Currently held by Rep. Tom Rice.Thanks for listening to Saturday Morning Coffee!Proverbs 3:5-6

The NFN Radio News Podcast
Special Envoy Donald Drumpf

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 8:08


A right wing South Carolina politician says President Biden should name Donald Trump as his special envoy to manage the Afghanistan pullout. The guy's name is Russell Fry. He's a SC state representative who is challenging Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7) in the Republican primary. He's going after the pretty much do-nothing Congressman because he had pangs of conscience and voted to impeach Trump for inciting the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.Actually, sending Trump to Afghanistan isn't a bad idea. They'd deal with him there when he tries to import hookers and Playboy Bunnies or tries to take over as Supreme Leader. He could take his whole crime family with him. That would be good.

One Radio Network
04.28.21 Broderick Geoffrey

One Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 53:35


Dr. R. Geoffrey Broderick DVM What about all the vaccines they want to give your pets? Dr. R. Geoffrey Broderick, the creator of Super-food and Phyto-food for pets, is in his 42nd year as a practicing veterinarian in Huntington, Long Island New York. He began the natural pet food movement in America by creating products that are free of chemical additives, artificial colors, flavors, sugars and MSG. “Doc” declared the commencement of this movement at the Health & Nutrition Expo at Madison Square Garden in New York City in the early 70’s. Visit website Dr. R. Geoffrey Broderick, DVM, has been a veterinarian for over 50 years, and has been answering questions from all over the world on an ongoing basis “Talking to people is my pleasure. It’s what I was born to do,” He’s the creator of Cornucopia Pet Food and the author of “Compassion for Pets” (2016), a book that tells you how to properly feed your dog or cat and “uncovers the dirty secrets of the commercial pet food industry.” Many people are calling him up saying that they’ve already spent $30-40 thousand on vet bills, getting nowhere, Their pets are dying from cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Is diabetes reversible? What about cancer? “The veterinarian never asks you what you feed your pet. Only one out of twelve does,” says Dr. Broderick. Dr. Broderick is a protégé of Russell Fry, who designed the first course in animal nutrition in veterinarian medical school. Why are carbohydrates in almost every brand of pet food? “Nobody’s has ever seen a dog in a wheat field.” “There are 3 million doctors in the world, and only one makes foods,” according to Dr. Broderick. You can’t “pharmaceutical” your way out of a disease. Nutrition is the only way to have a healthy pet. “Every single solitary thing in my food is organic,” guarantees Dr. Broderick. “Why would we give our pets food what we ourselves would never eat?” Dr. Broderick’s dog, Bambi, is autistic because he vaccinated her. He didn’t know any better at the time. He holds Bambi up for us to see. “If you’re on Cornucopia there are no more veterinarian bills,” affirms Dr. Broderick “The doctors who do studies on pet food are the same ones who work for the pet food companies. It’s the blind leading the blind.” “Is that what a double blind study is about?”, quips Patrick. Can pets digest carbohydrates? How well do they do with fat? Carrageenan is used as a binder in commercial pet foods, but not in Cornucopia. Why is carrageenan so hazardous to your pet’s health? Are dead animals added to pet food? One thing for certain, you won’t find any of them in Cornucopia! Jackie asks, “What should you do if your vet recommends vaccination for your pet?” Are vaccinations detrimental to your pet’s immune system as they are for humans? Is a rabies vaccine required by law? Can the effects of this vaccine be reduced? Can vaccines be diluted? How long should a healthy cat and dog live?