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Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)1923 SCOTUS

Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)1930

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling

Salem might be known for the Witch Trials, but it was the spice trade that really put Salem on the map. And if you haven't taken a food tour with Karen Scalia to learn about this rich maritime history, you're certainly missing out! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat with a fellow tour guide and founder of Salem's only cousine-centric walking tour. Karen is also the mastermind behind Salem's Food at 400 this coming week to celebrate Salem's 400th anniversary. From historic inspired meals and drinks at local restaurants to a meet and greet with celebrity chef Scott Conant, Salem's culinary scene is sure to come alive for the occasion.   https://www.salemfoodtours.com/food-at-400+/ https://www.salemfoodtours.com/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com  Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Salem might be known for the Witch Trials, but it was the spice trade that really put Salem on the map. And if you haven't taken a food tour with Karen Scalia to learn about this rich maritime history, you're certainly missing out! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat with a fellow tour guide and founder of Salem's only cousine-centric walking tour. Karen is also the mastermind behind Salem's Food at 400 this coming week to celebrate Salem's 400th anniversary. From historic inspired meals and drinks at local restaurants to a meet and greet with celebrity chef Scott Conant, Salem's culinary scene is sure to come alive for the occasion.   https://www.salemfoodtours.com/food-at-400+/ https://www.salemfoodtours.com/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com  Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Antonin Scalia, whether you agreed or disagreed with him, was inarguably one of the most influential Americans in modern history due to his position as supreme court Justice for almost 30 years. However, in this part 1 of this series we will get the rare opportunity to see this man in way you may have never seen him before. Come along as we journey down to the place where Scalia first found his love for the outdoors and hunting, and see how that same love became used a connective tissue for even the most distant of ideologies. Fill out our listener survey for a chance to win $500 gift card to the MeatEater Store: themeateater.com/grease Connect with Lake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live May 18, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Bonus Episode Season 12, Episode 10)Protecting Freedom in the Courts -- Conversation with Joshua Windham | Yaron Brook ShowCan the Courts Still Defend Freedom? Joshua Windham on ICE, Surveillance, Property Rights & the Future of LibertyWhat happens when government power collides with individual rights? And are America's courts still willing to defend freedom when it matters most?In this bonus episode of the Yaron Brook Show, Yaron sits down with Institute for Justice senior attorney Joshua Windham to discuss ICE detentions, government surveillance, property rights, economic liberty, and the growing battle over the Fourth Amendment.From wrongful detentions and warrantless searches to attacks on economic freedom, this conversation explores how fragile liberty becomes when courts defer to government power — and why state constitutions may become the next major defense of individual rights.The episode also dives into constitutional interpretation, judicial philosophy, Scalia's legacy, asylum law, Weimar Germany parallels, and the future of the Supreme Court.If you care about freedom, constitutional limits, and the future of individual rights in America, this is a must-watch conversation.Watch Now: https://youtube.com/live/SXMjmDf0ClsAbout: Joshua Windham is a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice and co-director of IJ's Project on the Fourth Amendment. He specializes in constitutional litigation involving economic liberty, property rights, and government surveillance, and has won major state constitutional victories protecting individual rights in Pennsylvania and Tennessee.Learn more about Joshua Windham here: https://ij.org/staff/joshua-windham/Learn more about the Institute for Justice: https://ij.org/Main Discussion0:00 — Why the Courts Matter More Than Ever0:43 — Introduction & Welcoming Joshua Windham1:42 — Inside the Institute for Justice4:06 — ICE Rights Violations & the Upcoming Supreme Court Case9:52 — The Repeated Detentions of Leo Garcia Venegas12:16 — Constitutional Limits on Law Enforcement19:01 — How Common Are Wrongful Detentions?21:15 — Government Surveillance & Fourth Amendment Battles26:44 — State Constitutions & Property Rights28:01 — Can the Supreme Court Be Challenged on Surveillance?30:45 — Building Legal Precedents Against Government Overreach40:10 — Legislation vs Litigation: Where Change Happens41:47 — Why Economic Freedom Gets Less Protection Than Speech47:41 — Real Estate Licensing & the Right to Earn a Living51:27 — Economic Liberty Cases & State Courts55:30 — Why Individual Rights Still Matter56:02 — Rationality, Philosophy & the Judiciary58:27 — The Difficulty of Legislative TestimonyLive Audience Questions59:26 — Is There a Better Constitutional Method Than Textualism or “Living Constitution”?1:03:21 — First Supreme Court Argument: Advice for a Young Attorney1:06:34 — Convenience vs Privacy: Can Surveillance Tech Be Ethical?1:07:51 — Are Courts Standing Up to Trump?1:10:03 — Weimar Germany: Why Didn't the Courts Stop Tyranny?1:10:41 — Birthright Citizenship & Constitutional Interpretation1:12:03 — Should Judges Go Beyond the Arguments Presented?1:15:36 — Voting Rights Act & Recent Court Rulings1:16:16 — The Origins of the Exclusionary Rule1:18:04 — How Lawyers Can Improve Legal Writing1:20:32 — Antonin Scalia & the Fourth Amendment1:23:49 — Which State Supreme Courts Are Most Interesting?1:27:33 — Is This the Most Pro-Free Speech Supreme Court Ever?1:30:39 — The Current State of Asylum Law1:31:31 — Should the Eighth Amendment Have More Teeth?1:37:08 — Should the Supreme Court Expand?1:38:10 — More Questions in the Pinned Comment#Constitution #SupremeCourt #FourthAmendment #PropertyRights #EconomicFreedom #GovernmentSurveillance #IndividualRights #InstituteForJustice #FreeSpeech #capitalism #ObjectivismThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by [The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show](  / yaronbrookshow  )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel](   / @yaronbrook  )  Like what you hear? 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Newsmax's Chief White House Correspondent James Rosen joins us!James is also a fantastic author with his 2nd book in his series on Justice Antonin Scalia, "Scalia, Supreme Court Years - 1986 - 2001" just out.I know it's hard to believe but your questions were so great that we never really got to the book!  James has promised to come back to discuss it.Instead we talked about the Beatles, politics and James revealed yet another talent - he is a gifted impersonator!  Who knew?!Follow James on X at: JamesRosenTVAnd be sure to check out all his books on Amazon or anywhere you get your books.

RU396: JOSEPH & LYNNE SCALIA ON CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS: ENVIRONMENTALISM, PSYCHOANALYSIS & EDUCATION https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru396-joseph-and-lynne-scalia-on Join Rendering Unconscious Podcast at Substack for all new and archival episodes: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Rendering Unconscious welcomes Joseph and Lynne Scalia! They are here to talk about their new book Critical Consciousness Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2026). https://www.routledge.com/Critical-Consciousness-Beyond-Impasses-in-Environmentalism-Psychoanalysis-and-Education/ScaliaIII-Scalia/p/book/9781032864143 Rendering Unconscious episode 396. On this episode, Lynne and Joseph discuss their book Critical Consciousness Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education. Lynne shares her experience as an educator, and Joseph as a psychoanalyst and environmentalist. They highlight the challenges in mainstream education and environmentalism, the potential of psychoanalysis, and the need for societal transformation. Lynne and Jospeh emphasize the importance of small pockets of resistance on a local level, and propose the Institute for a Democratic Psychoanalysis (IDP) as a platform for facilitating necessary discussions addressing the intersections of environmentalism, psychoanalysis, and education. Follow The Institute for a Democratic Psychoanalysis: https://dempsya.org Joseph Scalia III, PsyD, is a practicing psychoanalyst, and a social and environmental critic and activist based in Colorado, USA. Lynne S. Scalia, EdD, is an educator from Montana. She has served as a teacher, school district superintendent, and a high school, middle school, and elementary principal, all in public schools. Her work is informed by psychoanalysis and institutional ethnography. Scalia's focus is on rurality, critical pedagogy, leadership, and school reform. Check out previous episodes with this guest: RU115: DR JOSEPH SCALIA III ON WILDERNESS CONSERVATION RU59: JOSEPH SCALIA, PSYCHOANALYST, ENVIRONMENTALIST & SOCIAL CRITIC RU News & Events: Wednesday, May 20th, LIVE RU Podcast event with editor Dr. Klara Naszkowska and various contributors on the Gradiva award winning collection Early Women Psychoanalysts: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/next-up-early-women-psychoanalysts All paid subscribers to RU Center for Psychoanalysis and Rendering Unconscious podcast will receive the zoom link to attend this event live and the recording will be archived at both Substacks. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Full archive of RU Center events and CLASSES HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes See RU Center SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/schedule Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank You.

A deep dive into the latest Supreme Court news, a couple of unusual shadow docket rulings, and a cross-ideological merits decision that raises classic questions about federal power, preemption, and how much weight lower courts should give to context.We open with reporting on leaked internal Supreme Court memoranda related to the 2016 stay of the Clean Power Plan, including what the documents may reveal, why the leak itself is so unusual, and whether timing and incomplete records change the story. We also discuss Justice Sotomayor's public apology after comments about Justice Kavanaugh, and what that moment says about judicial professionalism and public exchange.From there, we turn to some shadow docket happenings: a one-line summary reversal in a Texas redistricting case and a Fourth Amendment summary reversal out of the D.C. courts. Finally, we move to the merits docket and consider Hencely v. Fluor Corporation (24-924), a case involving federal contractor preemption and a terrorist attack in Afghanistan, where the Court narrows a (possibly infamous) Scalia opinion.Key Topics[00:05:32] - NYT leak of Supreme Court memoranda on the Clean Power Plan stay[00:10:13] - Whether document leaks are better than source-based leaks[00:21:30] - Justice Sotomayor's remarks about Justice Kavanaugh and her apology[00:27:27] - Summary reversal in Abbott v. LULAC and Texas redistricting[00:35:18] - D.C. Fourth Amendment summary reversal and reasonable suspicion[00:47:04] - Hensley v. Fluor Corp.: military contractor liability and preemption[00:52:48] - Little v. Barreme, general law, and the limits of contractor immunity

In this episode of Skin Talks, Beate and Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie sit down with Dr. Scalia, orthodontist, to explore how straightening teeth is about much more than a prettier smile. You'll learn: • Why jaw position and tooth alignment influence breathing, sleep quality & even facial development • How early intervention (ages 7–8) can prevent complex treatments later in life • Real solutions for snoring and sleep apnea—yes, orthodontics can help you ditch the CPAP • The pros and cons of braces vs. Invisalign (timeline, comfort & cost) • Financing options, insurance myths & who's ever too old for a new smile • Quick oral-health wins: proper flossing, brushing technique & choosing the right toothbrush Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website:

Jon Herold and Chris Paul return for the Saturday edition of the Devolution Power Hour with a packed slate. Trump's Truth Social posts dominate from Iran/Strait of Hormuz confusion to a not-so-subtle dig at JD Vance. The guys break down the coordinated world of paid influence campaigns, prompted by Ashley St. Clair's tell-all revelations about ConInc money and messaging ops. Then it gets heavy: the Florida Rico Grande investigation hits a wall after the lead prosecutor is removed from the Brennan case, and the Russiagate crowd is not happy. Add in a freshly leaked SCOTUS memo tying the EPA Clean Power Plan ruling to the days before Scalia's death, Democratic court-packing plans, and Trump's wild True Social posts about what is actually being built under the White House ballroom. All of that plus an honest conversation about fake elections, political theater, and whether any of these stories ever actually get resolved.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray on the Trump v. Pope Leo XIV controversy, Pope Leo's historic apostolic visit to Africa, and the big news of the week. James Rosen discusses his new book, Scalia: Supreme Court Years 1986-2001.

Antonin Scalia var einn áhrifamesti hæstaréttardómari Bandaríkjanna á síðari hluta 20. aldar og fram á þá 21. Hann var fæddur árið 1936 og var skipaður dómari við Hæstarétt Bandaríkjanna árið 1986 af Ronald Reagan. Scalia lést 13. febrúar 2016 og voru fréttir af andláti hans fluttar um allan heim. Fáar andlátsfréttir hafa vakið meiri athygli á síðustu árum nema þá fréttir af fráfalli helstu þjóðarleiðtoga. Áhugi fjölmiðla endurspeglaði tvennt: Annars vegar þá miklu virðingu sem Antonin Scalia naut meðal samferðamanna sinna, jafnt andstæðinga sem samherja, fræðimanna í lögum sem leikmanna. Og hins vegar hve stórt hlutverk dómarar við Hæstarétt Bandaríkjanna leika í stjórnskipan landsins. Hugmyndafræði Scalia lifir áfram í bandarísku réttarkerfi og stjórnmálaumræðu. Ekki er of djúpt í árinni tekið þegar sagt er að fáir dómarar hafi markað jafn skýra stefnu um hlutverk dómstóla og Scalia, og enn færri hafa haft jafn afgerandi áhrif á það hvernig lög eru túlkuð. Meginviðhorfi hans í lögskýringum má lýsa með þeim orðum að hann taldi lögin og sérstaklega þau lög sem talin eru öðrum helgari, stjórnarskrána, segja það sem þau þýða og þýða það sem þau segja. Hvorki meira né minna.

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, the United States is a nation at war with itself, dividing Americans into two sides: patriotic, red-blooded citizens who love their country on one side, and elected Democrats in Washington—along with their operatives, Marxists, Islamists, the woke Reich neo-fascists—on the other. The Democrat Party policies undermine national security and sovereignty, such as opening borders to unvetted illegal aliens for years, allowing dangerous individuals to remain in the country.  This includes reluctance to deport, willingness to undermine protective agencies like the Coast Guard and TSA during heightened threats, and overall betrayal.  Also, certain phony influencers, along with elements of the Democratic Party, are spreading antisemitism, embracing overseas enemies, inciting violence against Jews and Christians and providing aid and comfort to adversaries during wartime. There are escalating attacks targeting Jews and Jewish facilities, such as the attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan. Then there's the shooting at Old Dominion University by a gunman was previously convicted for ISIS support.  Later, the media is foolish for suggesting Iran needs to activate sleeper cells, as Islamist operatives are already brainwashed, self-motivated, and perpetually poised to act without any central call. These threats extend beyond Jews, as evidenced by 9/11, and more violence is inevitable, putting everyone at risk. Additionally, Iran's regime is deliberately attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices, aiming to generate global pressure on President Trump. The media and foreign actors are hypocritically amplifying complaints about rising oil costs—despite previously ignoring high prices under climate change agendas—while propagandists in the press aid the enemy and push for concessions to preserve this homicidal, genocidal regime. Finally, James Rosen calls in to discuss his book - Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001. He explains that Scalia was one of the important Americans of the last 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Rosen is the Chief Washington Correspondent for Newsmax. He is the author of several books, including Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936–1986; Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986–2001; The Strong Man: John Mitchell and the Secrets of Watergate; and Cheney One on One: A Candid Conversation with America's Most Controversial Statesman. Rosen previously served as the Washington, D.C., correspondent for Fox News.FOLLOW James Rosen on X: @JamesRosenTVORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Scalia-Rise-Greatness-1936-1986/dp/1684512271/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0ORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Scalia-Supreme-Court-Years-1986/dp/1510786910/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0ORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Man-Mitchell-Secrets-Watergate/dp/0385508646/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0READ: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/opinion/trump-nixon-watergate-radford.html

Veteran journalist James Rosen, who just released the second in his trilogy biography series of Justice Antonin Scalia, joined Court Watch host Alex Swoyer to discuss Scalia's arrival at the Supreme Court, who was greeted with disgust by fellow Justice Harry Blackmun. 

Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoodetails the concept of the unitary executive. Scalia powerfully argued that the Constitution vests all executive power directly in the president, warning that independent agencies fragment federal authority, diminish democratic accountability, and disrupt the essential separation of powers. #151910 BOOK OF MINES

2-19-261970 IRAN The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing economic strain, radical leftist parties are prioritizing peace and domestic issues over punishing Russia, driven by historical anti-NATO sentiments and deep skepticism toward European military expansion and the United States. #1 Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling authoritarian security and surveillance measures. While a negotiated settlement requiring Ukraine to surrender the Donbas seems impossible in Kyiv, the conflict risks becoming a prolonged war of attrition dictated by modern drone warfare. #2 Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accordduring the Korean War. Fearing another World War II-style crisis, President Harry Truman pressured FedChairman Thomas McCabe to keep interest rates low. Instead, the Fed fought for its independence to combat inflation, establishing modern monetary policy precedents. #3 Modern Lessons from the Fed-Treasury Accord. Drawing parallels between 1951 and today, John Cochraneexamines the tension between presidential administrations and the Federal Reserve during crises. He emphasizes that the Fed must maintain its independence, warning against perpetually funding government spending and urging a strict focus on inflation control over politically motivated easy money. #4 Peru's Political Crisis and Chinese Influence. Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's chronic political instability following the appointment of its eighth president in eight years. Amidst endemic corruption and a fragmented Congress, the nation is deeply intertwined with Chinese investments, particularly in telecommunications, mining, and the strategically vital, Chinese-controlled deep-water port of Chancay. #5 Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba'seconomy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil, the island faces severe rationing, blackouts, halted public services, and completely collapsed tourism. With millions fleeing the dire conditions, the communist regime's survival is heavily strained as basic resources fail. #6 Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highlights the critical necessity of renegotiating the USMCA to preserve Mexico's economy and cooperative security posture. Finally, he notes a surprising US military delegation visit to negotiate with Venezuela's Maduro regime. #7 Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of light, sweet crude oil. Driven by massive investments from ExxonMobil and Chevron, the South American nation serves as a prime example of effective management and foreign partnerships generating transformative national wealth. #8 Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, Israelileaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is currently severely degraded militarily and controls less territory, the group remains armed and continues to pose an ongoing security challenge fueled by Iranian backing. #9Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israelipolitics, explaining why a one-state solution would destroy Israel's democratic and Jewish character. He outlines how traditional left-right divisions have morphed into pro- or anti-Netanyahu factions, heavily influenced by religious demographics and the ultra-Orthodox community's contentious role in military service. #10Trump's Middle East Legacy and Israel's Judicial Crisis. Examining the Trump administration's lasting diplomatic legacy, Peter Berkowitz praises the embassy move to Jerusalem, the withdrawal from the flawed Iran deal, and the strategic Abraham Accords. He also analyzes Israel's internal turmoil over its overly activist Supreme Court, which sparked mass protests prior to the ongoing war. #11Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their culpable ignorance regarding Israel's defensive sovereignty. He refutes false accusations of colonialism, exposing how Hamas deliberately uses Palestinian civilians as human shields and actively seeks to destroy both the Jewish state and broader Western democratic civilization. #12Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively courts the Trump administration while deepening dangerous alliances with Russia and China. Ivana Stradner explains that Orban leverages these relationships to project global relevance and maintain power, falsely claiming that Hungary is a victim of unavoidable Russian energy dependence. #13Bangladesh's Political Turmoil and Rising Islamist Influence. Following the violent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces severe political and economic instability under Tariq Rahman. Sadanand Dhume warns of a concerning Islamic revival, highlighting the growing parliamentary power of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami movement and the critical need to pragmatically repair fractured diplomatic relations with India. #14Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoodetails the concept of the unitary executive. Scalia powerfully argued that the Constitution vests all executive power directly in the president, warning that independent agencies fragment federal authority, diminish democratic accountability, and disrupt the essential separation of powers. #15The Supreme Court's Threat to Independent Agencies. Analyzing upcoming Supreme Court cases, John Yoopredicts the potential overturning of the historic Humphrey's Executor precedent. Such a ruling would fundamentally dismantle the protections shielding independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission from direct presidential control, sparking a massive structural revolution within the federal government's executive branch. #16

Whether free and fair elections can be saved with the SAVE Act is the first topic of debate this week, along with a celebration of the Trump Administration rolling back the EPA's power to make our energy scarce and expensive. Steve describes this bold step as the “Inchon Landing” in the war against the administrative […]

Whether free and fair elections can be saved with the SAVE Act is the first topic of debate this week, along with a celebration of the Trump Administration rolling back the EPA's power to make our energy scarce and expensive. Steve describes this bold step as the "Inchon Landing" in the war against the administrative state. Forget Nixon-to-China cliches: only Trump could take such a bold step that no other conventional Republican would dare take. We also spend a good deal of time recalling the passing, ten years ago now, of Justice Antonin Scalia, whose shadow over contemporary jurisprudence continues to lengthen. We think Scalia is displacing Holmes as the most significant jurist of the last century for his enduring influence and for his central role in reviving constituitional originalism, even though he once described himself as a "faint-hearted originalist." There's a paradox at work in Scalia's jurisprudential legacy that requires someone like G.K. Chesterton to understand—and that, kids, ought to be a strong hint as to exactly what it is.

Episode 5123: Scalia And The History Of The Supreme Court; Time For Trump To Win The West Civil War

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW - STEVE MILLOY INTERVIEW - FR. PAUL SCALIA HALLMARK MOVIES Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawk sits down with his bestie - trial attorney and olive oil entrepreneur Shaana for an unfiltered conversation about the Supreme Court's shadow docket abuse, particularly the Texas gerrymandering case that enables racial discrimination in voting. The discussion covers how SCOTUS is dismantling constitutional protections through emergency rulings without oral arguments or proper opinions, leaving lower court judges with no guidance.The conversation shifts to Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General, examining her qualified background as Florida AG from 2010-2018 alongside her failures to investigate Jeffrey Epstein during that period. Despite her credentials, Bondi's DOJ has faced multiple grand jury rejections and court losses, including failed prosecutions and the spectacular dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James.Hawk and Shaana analyze Justice Kavanaugh's concerning concurrence that carved out Fourth Amendment exceptions for ICE stops based solely on race and ethnicity. They explore how the current Supreme Court lacks the intellectual rigor of predecessors like Scalia, with justices like Alito producing poorly reasoned opinions while Thomas and Alito cherry-pick historical context to justify predetermined outcomes.The discussion touches on Supreme Court ethics violations, including Clarence Thomas's unreported gifts and Samuel Alito's luxury vacations from donors with business before the court. They examine how there are no ethics codes governing Supreme Court justices while state court judges face stringent rules. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole- Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Podcasts RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureCalifornia is imploding, they want to retroactively tax billionaires, they are becoming desperate. Trump has brought fuel down below $2 in Co. Trump shows the country he has reversed everything that Biden has done. Trump lets the people know that Liberation day is coming, we will be liberated from the [CB]. The [DS] is panicking, Trump is dismantling the drug, human, child trafficking networks. Trump is exposing which countries are involved in manipulating the election. The [DS] is fighting back trying to remove the leaders of the agencies, this will fail. The [DS] will push for riots and war and Trump is already putting things into place to counter all of this. Liberation Day is approaching. Economy https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1995869912196161753?s=20   unveiled a retroactive billionaire tax targeting 2025 residency. The 5% levy applies even if the individual has already relocated, turning “temporary” fiscal policy into a weapon against those who stayed too long. While courts have sometimes upheld narrow retroactive taxes, justices from Scalia to O'Connor have warned against exactly this kind of “bait-and-switch” confiscation. As California's population and revenue base shrink, the state appears willing to gamble on a constitutionally dubious wealth grab to plug the holes. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1995607860026507467?s=20 Manufacturing Surveys Show Conflicting Signals: Growth or Contraction? Two closely watched surveys of U.S. manufacturing activity painted sharply divergent pictures in November, with one showing continued expansion and the other reporting accelerating contraction, highlighting deep uncertainty about the sector's health amid ongoing adjustment to the new rules of global trade. The S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI registered 52.2 in November, marking the fourth consecutive month above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. However, the reading slipped from 52.5 in October. By contrast, the ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.2, down from 48.7 in October and marking the ninth consecutive month of contraction. The divergence places the two surveys on opposite sides of the expansion-contraction divide, an unusual occurrence that suggests significantly different conditions across the manufacturing landscape.  https://twitter.com/ShadowofEzra/status/1995904464625000594?s=20   the national debt. He adds that in the future Americans will no longer have to pay income tax at all. https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1995906384764846376?s=20 Reminder, that the objective of the tariffs is not just using trade to secure peace. It's about freeing the American People from slavery via income tax. That's why Trump called it “Liberation Day” when he implemented the tariff economic plan. The goal is no income tax. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/LiberalsLeaving/status/1995524375534321766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995524375534321766%7Ctwgr%5E1abd29295b52f4bb4422e1469e33d198815032f8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fellen-degeneres-planning-crawl-back-united-states-after%2F  OUTRAGE: New York Quietly Releases Nearly 7,000 Dangerous Illegal Migrants Including Rapists, Killers, Terrorists, and Repeat Offenders With Zero Notice to ICE   U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons has issued an explosive letter to New York Attorney General Letitia James, demanding immediate action after state and local officials quietly released nearly 7,000 criminal illegal aliens, including rapists, killers, gang members, and repeat violent offenders, without honoring ICE detainers and without a single notification to federal authorities. Since January 20, New York has released 6,947 criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets. These offenders are tied to: 29 homicides 2,509 assaults 199 burglaries 305 robberies 392 dangerous drug offenses 300 weapons offenses 207 sexual predatory offenses Worse, another 7,113 criminal aliens remain in New York custody today, all with active ICE detainers that state officials continue to ignore. These detainees include: 148 charged with homicide 717 charged with assault 134 charged with burglary 106 charged with robbery 235 dangerous drug offenses 152 weapons offenses 260 sexual predatory offenses Source: thegatewaypundit.com  https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/1995618958586904896?s=20 https://twitter.com/ColonelTowner/status/1995674641591873840?s=20   similar and blind sided the CIA and a few months later another one was exposed that wasn't on the completed list. They're paid out of proprietary companies that no one tracks. https://twitter.com/mattvanswol/status/1995652622112760293?s=20   invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS. WE DON’T WANT THEM. NOT ONE. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1995735514469527661?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/1995662088337768634?s=20 Delegation of U.S. Representatives From Intelligence Committee Traveled to Honduras to “Observe” Election   , a delegation of U.S. Representatives traveled to Honduras to personally “participate in observation” of their elections to “underscore the United States' continued support for transparent, credible, and peaceful democratic processes in the region,” according to a press release from Representative Rick Crawford, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. https://twitter.com/RepRickCrawford/status/1995625707318509587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995625707318509587%7Ctwgr%5Ecbef4e85d24884b779ca77c501bc569911e36442%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fdelegation-u-s-representatives-intelligence-committee-traveled-honduras%2F  Hemisphere neighborhood rests heavily on our key allies’ ability to instill trust in their commitment to democracy and the administering of free and fair elections. The people of Honduras made it very clear they wanted U.S. eyes on this election, and they showed up in droves at voting locations yesterday to peacefully exercise their right to determine the future of their country. Source: thegatewaypundit.com War/Peace Trump gives Maduro a week to leave Venezuela… and the latter requests a full pardon Trump gives Maduro a week to leave Venezuela… and the latter requests a full pardon   Maduro also expressed his willingness to leave his country on the condition that he and his family members receive a full legal pardon that includes lifting all US sanctions and ending the high-profile case he faces before the International Criminal Court. These developments come as Maduro appeared before a crowd near the presidential palace, affirming his “absolute loyalty” to the Venezuelan people, surrounded by senior officials in his government. Source:  iraqidinarchat.net  Trump's Latin American Allies Against Venezuela  alliances are shaping up in the Caribbean, with many countries abandoning Venezuela and supporting the United States. Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is becoming increasingly isolated as regional governments shift away from Chavismo and move closer to Washington. Honduras and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, once reliable partners for Caracas, have both elected new governments that pledged to distance themselves from Maduro.  Honduras   Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Bolivia have also deteriorated as those countries shifted to the right. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, both U.S. territories, have seen a renewed military buildup, with fighter jets and transport aircraft operating from Cold War-era facilities such as Roosevelt Roads and new activity at St. Croix's airport. Grenada is considering a U.S. request to host temporary radar equipment and personnel at Maurice Bishop International Airport. The government is still weighing technical and safety concerns, and the decision is complicated by the 1983 U.S. invasion and the airport's symbolic significance. Colombia remains the strongest partner, working closely with the United States on counter-narcotics, sanctions enforcement, and intelligence sharing, while also coordinating policy on the region's largest population of Venezuelan refugees. Paraguay and Uruguay consistently vote with Washington at the OAS to isolate Maduro and support democratic transition efforts. Ecuador works with the United States on organized crime, Venezuelan gang activity, and sanctions evasion, and has been publicly critical of the regime.  Maduro's remaining allies in the region are Cuba and Nicaragua, but neither is positioned to provide meaningful assistance. Cuba publicly supports Venezuela but is facing a severe economic crisis and avoids committing to any response if the United States takes military action  source: thegatewaypundit.com  https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1995595335771836726?s=20 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1995682004151783727?s=20 New York Times Catches Washington Post Red-Handed Defaming Pete Hegseth as a ‘War Criminal' Regarding Previous Strike on Narcotrafficking Boats – Reveals Full Story Behind Attack  The narrative regarding Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordering the killing of survivors in a boat attack in the Caribbean has officially been debunked by a highly unlikely source, which revealed the full story behind the attack. Source:thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/SeanParnellUSA/status/1995674824715501844?s=20 https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1995883027881144762?s=20   countless “anonymous” leaks meant to undermine him and thwart President Trump and other Realists in the Administration. Bogus story after bogus story. It's the same tired playbook. And for their next act? —They want him tried for war crimes. Yep—war crimes. They intend to prosecute another political opponent. They have lost it. Congressional Democrats are fueled by a radicalized Leftist base and are hellbent on power. The rules don't matter to them. At all. Sound familiar? Russiagate, Dem censorship, Covid tyranny, Dem weaponization of DOJ TO MY FELLOW REPUBLICANS: Understand this reality and never bend the knee to this bullshit. Fight back. The liberal media will never love you. If Europe wants a war, we are ready to fight now, says Vladimir Putin   Putin Says ‘Ready For War’ Against Europe If Attacks On Russian Tankers, Energy Continue   Europe, which has been largely sidelined when it comes to the US peace plan version, Putin is angry. He denounced a recent series of drone strikes on oil and gas tankers carrying Russian energy exports acts of “piracy”. He also on Tuesday made clear that European demands related to Moscow are not at all acceptable, suggesting that they are by intention an effort to prod and anger Russia. He said that “Europe only proposes unacceptable demands,” according to Interfax. “They are on the side of war,” he said of the Europeans. “Russia has no intention of going to war with European countries. But if Europe wants war Russia is ready” – Putin has told journalists before meeting Witkoff and Kushner. https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1995873487806751007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995873487806751007%7Ctwgr%5Ebba698f8622537fd3d54c6bdae932a981c0c754e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fgeopolitical%2Fputin-threatens-ready-war-against-europe-if-attacks-russian-tankers-energy-continue *  Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/1995883653524848869?s=20 Trump's Push to End the Ukraine War Is Sowing Fresh Fear About NATO's Future This week will bring a split screen that will reinforce growing doubts in Europe about the American commitment to the alliance that has served as the bedrock of Western unity since the end of World War II. On one side, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow for the latest round of peace talks with the Kremlin over the Ukraine war. Witkoff, who has yet to visit Ukraine, is making his sixth trip to Moscow this year. Source: wsj.com Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/tracybeanz/status/1995856194779402737?s=20  . Why is this? False Alarms: Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1995887210965729768?s=20 [DS] Agenda  https://twitter.com/SecDuffy/status/1995649610488914054?s=20   fix this or lose $30 million in federal funding  https://twitter.com/SecScottBessent/status/1995615377284628908?s=20 @POTUS @realDonaldTrump , we are acting fast to ensure Americans' taxes are not funding acts of global terror. We will share our findings as our investigation continues. “President Trump is Threatening to Kill Me!” – Dem Senator Mark Kelly Goes on Insane Rant During Presser on ‘Pentagon Intimidation' (VIDEO) Democrat Senator Mark Kelly claimed Trump threatened to kill him during a press conference on ‘Pentagon intimidation' on Monday. Mark Kelly is one of the ‘Seditious Six' Democrat lawmakers who urged members of the military to defy Trump's orders. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1995606715190890968?s=20   run a foreign influence operation targeting the very government his twin serves in. United24, created by Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation using a USAID-funded infrastructure, appointed Scott Kelly, Senator Mark Kelly’s twin brother, as its ambassador to help raise money for the propaganda outlet. Since then it has raised $2.72 billion, much of it routed quietly via cryptocurrency. United24 produces coordinated messaging marketed as “fact-checking” and “anti-corruption efforts,” but in practice operates as a state propaganda engine shaping US public opinion and Congressional support for Ukraine's war. JUST IN: Schumer Claims Three of His New York Offices Received “MAGA” Bomb Threats (VIDEO)  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday claimed three of his offices received “MAGA” bomb threats.   Schumer said he was informed that his offices received the threats from emails with the subject line ‘MAGA' from an email address claiming the ‘2020 election was rigged.' https://twitter.com/tararosenblum/status/1995601284892971273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995601284892971273%7Ctwgr%5Ec0381dd15615388f5e8a8ba9d4cced6b8217b451%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fschumer-claims-three-his-new-york-offices-received%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1995838817975370228?s=20   Scott Kelly (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mark Kelly's twin brother, Scott Kelly as an ambassador for Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, UNITED24) to leak ‘stories’ to the media and undermine Secretary Hegseth. https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1995847809627766919?s=20   Nuland, Samantha Power, Lisa Monaco, and Susan Rice. https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1946588339488038984?s=20 minutes to the Obama's War Room residence, sight unseen. President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1995914978730144246?s=20  and will begin to stop moving federal funds into those states until they comply.” https:/twitter.com/amuse/status/1995847602743439722?s=20 Amuse: LAWFARE: Trump just removed another 8 pro-illegal immigration judges in Manhattan, 90 fired so far as he restores rule of law to the immigration courts. On December 1, the Trump administration dismissed eight immigration judges at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan for patterns of excessive asylum approvals, refusal to enforce statutory standards and unmanageable processing delays. This brings Trump's total removals to 90 judges nationwide. The administration says the effort is necessary to dismantle the pipeline of activist judges who reward illegal entry with near-automatic asylum approvals. Conservatives call it long-overdue accountability; opponents concede the judges had serious performance issues. https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1995586287064039445?s=20   witnessing a Judicial Insurrection. BREAKING: DOJ to Hit Comey, Letitia James with New Indictments As Soon as This Week The DOJ is seeking new indictments against James Comey and Letitia James after a Clinton judge dismissed both of their cases last week. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia indicted former FBI Director James Comey in September. He was indicted on two counts – false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia last month. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1995886116356968591?s=20   grip on power. Democrats tried to block all three from serving. When that failed, they turned to nonstop “anonymous sources,” fake jacket stories, bogus intelligence leaks, and now a desperate push to prosecute Hegseth for imaginary war crimes. Their radicalized base demands a new Russiagate every month, and congressional Democrats are delivering, rules be damned. This is the same machinery that fueled censorship, Covid authoritarianism, and DOJ abuse. The only response: refuse to bow. https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1995623545377096023?s=20    Trump is back to pushing for the Senate to terminate the filibuster.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

In Episode 110 of Art Ladders podcast, join hosts Val Allen and Armin Mersmann as they welcome Amy Scalia, a dynamic storyteller and the marketing director at ADC Fine Art. Amy shares her journey from launching a successful online lifestyle publication to becoming a market director and social media expert  in the art community. Discover her insights on digital media, entrepreneurship, and the power of storytelling in connecting artists with their audiences. She also discusses the new vibrant online membership through ADC Fine Art called “SmartSell.” This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of art, media, and business.Show links: Amy Scalia WebsiteAmy Scalia InstagramADC Fine Art WebsiteADCFineArt InstagramLocal Creator StudioSmartSell Membership (An Online Artist Community thru ADC Fine Art) Art Comes Alive 2025

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJill is a writer and scholar. She's a professor of American history at Harvard, a professor of law at Harvard Law, and a staff writer at The New Yorker. She's also the host of the podcast “X-Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story.” Her many books include These Truths: A History of the United States (which I reviewed for the NYT in 2017) and her new one, We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution — out in a few days; pre-order now.For two clips of our convo — on FDR's efforts to bypass the Constitution, and the worst amendment we've had — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised by public school teachers near Worcester; dad a WWII vet; her struggles with Catholicism as a teen (and my fundamentalism then); joining ROTC; the origins of the Constitution; the Enlightenment; Locke; Montesquieu; the lame Articles of Confederation; the 1776 declaration; Paine's Common Sense; Madison; Jefferson; Hamilton; Adams; New England town meetings; state constitutional conventions; little known conventions by women and blacks; the big convention in Philly and its secrecy; the slave trade; the Three-Fifths Clause; amendment provisions; worries over mob rule; the Electoral College; jury duty; property requirements for voting; the Jacksonian Era; Tocqueville; the Civil War; Woodrow Wilson; the direct election of senators; James Montgomery Beck (“Mr Constitution”); FDR's court-packing plan; Eleanor's activism; Prohibition and its repeal; the Warren Court; Scalia; executive orders under Trump; and gauging the intent of the Founders.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: John Ellis on Trump's mental health, Michael Wolff on Epstein, Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Charles Murray on religion, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Scalia's Heller ruling — and the decisions that followed — didn't just reshape gun laws; they transformed political disagreements into open-season assassinations…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Federalistas Elle Purnell and Jordan Boyd join Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss Taylor Swift's engagement and the Cracker Barrel crash and burn. Plus, Kylee explains why Trump is right about flag burning and roasts Zohran Mamdani's attempt at a bench press. 

Quando si nomina Cristina Cassar Scalia viene subito in mente il personaggio seriale di Vanina Guarrasi, vicequestore a Catania, protagonista di diversi gialli. Stavolta la scrittrice siciliana ha dato vita a un nuovo personaggio: Scipione Macchiavelli, giovane funzionario di Pubblica sicurezza a metà degli anni '60, a capo del commissariato romano di Via Veneto, quello della Dolce Vita (di cui lui stesso era in parte protagonista) che viene trasferito per punizione a Noto, in Sicilia. Un luogo per lui completamente oscuro. Non ha mai avuto a che fare con crimini particolarmente gravi, mentre appena arriva a Noto, completamente spaesato, deve affrontare la scomparsa di un uomo molto in vista in città. Tutto questo accade nel romanzo è "Delitto di benvenuto" di Cristina Cassar Scalia (Einaudi).

In the autobiography titled, “Scalia,” one of Supreme Court Justice Scalia's professors at Georgetown finished Scalia's final oral examination with one question: “Which historical event had the most impact on the world?” Although Scalia didn't remember his final answer, he never forgot his professor's response.   With disappointment his professor stated, “Mr. Scalia, Jesus' Incarnation was ... The post The Most Impactful Moment appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Join Matt Lewis and AEI senior fellow Christopher Scalia as they dive into the new William F. Buckley biography, Brian Wilson's musical legacy, and Scalia's book, '13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read).' https://www.amazon.com/Novels-Conservatives-Will-Probably-Havent/dp/1510782397Discover insights on conservatism, culture, and literature in this engaging podcast. Perfect for fans of political history and literary fiction.Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

There's organic media and paid media. The latter can bring about muuuuuch bigger results in your marketing efforts - if you do it right. In this Quick Hit, you'll hear the first tip on getting the most out of paid media: how to leverage influencer marketing, with Amy Scalia. She's been an on-air host for Local 12, the Managing Editor of Cincinnati Refined, and started and runs the foundation PSNEVERGIVEUP with her husband. Learn all 4 tips in the full episode here

We finish our journey through the swirly twirly gumdrops of the Unitary Executive, our study of Justice Scalia's great dissent in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and what it teaches us about Separation of Powers as established by the Constitution of the United States of America. Part 7, going through Roman numeral five (V), entire. We stop and say hi to the Claremont Review of Books, Winter 2024-2025 edition, Charles R. Kesler's piece called "The Eruption of Mount Elon," along the way, available here : https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/the-eruption-of-mount-elon/ We thank Claremont Review of Books for making this material available. Go to their website and subscribe to get a hard copy mailed to you 4 times a year for a very good price. The Republican Professor is a pro-Separation-of-Powers-rightly-understood-executive-power-correctly-contemplated podcast. Therefore, welcome Justice Antonin Scalia to the podcast. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. To support the podcast, support it. Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor

"Delitto di benvenuto" di Cristina Cassar Scalia e "Le querce non fanno limoni" di Chiara Francini Quando si nomina Cristina Cassar Scalia viene subito in mente il personaggio seriale di Vanina Guarrasi, vicequestore a Catania, protagonista di diversi gialli. Stavolta la scrittrice siciliana ha dato vita a un nuovo personaggio: Scipione Macchiavelli, giovane funzionario di Pubblica sicurezza a metà degli anni '60, a capo del commissariato romano di Via Veneto, quello della Dolce Vita (di cui lui stesso era in parte protagonista) che viene trasferito per punizione a Noto, in Sicilia. Un luogo per lui completamente oscuro. Non ha mai avuto a che fare con crimini particolarmente gravi, mentre appena arriva a Noto, completamente spaesato, deve affrontare la scomparsa di un uomo molto in vista in città. Il romanzo è "Delitto di benvenuto" di Cristina Cassar Scalia (Einaudi). Nella seconda parte parliamo di "Le querce non fanno limoni" di Chiara Francini (Rizzoli). Due piani temporali diversi: da una parte il ventennio fascista con la guerra, il '43 e la nascita della Resistenza; dall'altro c'è l'inizio degli anni '70, gli anni di Piombo e le Brigate Rosse. Un romanzo ricco di personaggi che girano intorno alla protagonista, Delia, arrivata a Campi Bisenzio, in Toscana, nel '56 creando Il Cantuccio, un luogo magico, quasi un luogo dell'anima perché sembra avere anche un tempo sospeso. Delia dà da mangiare e da bere senza fissare un prezzo, ma i clienti fanno delle donazioni volontarie. Un luogo dove tutte le persone vengono accolte. Delia racconta il suo passato da bambina e ragazzina in una famiglia borghese a Firenze, l'ascesa del Fascismo e poi la sua adesione alla Resistenza, ma nello stesso tempo si parla di un tempo presente nel romanzo, cioè il 1973, quando Delia accoglie una ragazza, Irma, che si innamora di un ragazzo che è vicino alle Brigate Rosse.

Christopher J. Scalia is a senior fellow in the Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department at the American Enterprise Institute. A former English professor, Dr. Scalia specialized in 18th-century and early 19th- century British literature. BOOK: 13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read)

 Let's stop the cycle of contempt and learn to disagree better! In this video, we discuss how to fix our broken conversations and bridge the divide in our nation.Are we really more divided than ever—or just worse at disagreeing?In this episode of An Ounce, we explore how contempt has crept into every corner of modern life—from relationships and work meetings to dinner tables and online comment sections—and why it's killing our ability to communicate. You'll hear insights from Stoic philosophers, historical figures like Lincoln and Mandela, and even modern research on what actually ends relationships (hint: it's not yelling).________________________________________⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:16 – Conversation That Broke Down02:41 – The Real Enemy03:49 – In the Living Room – Relationships04:40 – The Family Table – Political Polarization at Home05:31 – At Work06:27 – Online: Public Contempt Preformed for Audience07:33 – The Temptation of Contempt08:33 – Why Civility Isn't Enough09:16 – The Better Way10:43 – How Grace Stops Contempt11:25 – Challenge12:32 – An Ounce________________________________________

In this conversation, Christopher Scalia discusses his book '13 Novels Conservatives Will Love But Probably Haven't Read' and the importance of expanding the conservative literary canon. He emphasizes the value of fiction in understanding human nature and the wisdom it offers, especially in a distracted world. Scalia expresses concerns about a post-literate culture and shares insights on encouraging reading in children. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. BUY CHRIS' NEW BOOK HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our journey through the swirly twirly gumdrops of the Unitary Executive, our study of Justice Scalia's great dissent in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and what it teaches us about Separation of Powers as established by the Constitution of the United States of America. Part 6, going through Roman numeral four (IV), entire. The Republican Professor is a pro-Separation-of-Powers-rightly-understood-executive-power-correctly-contemplated podcast. Therefore, welcome Justice Antonin Scalia to the podcast. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. To support the podcast, support it. Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor

This Day in Legal History: Plaut v. Spendthrift Farm, Inc.On April 18, 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its opinion in Plaut v. Spendthrift Farm, Inc., a significant decision reinforcing the constitutional principle of separation of powers. The case arose after Congress enacted legislation requiring federal courts to reopen certain final judgments in securities fraud cases that had been dismissed under an earlier statute of limitations ruling. The plaintiffs, whose claims had already been dismissed with finality, sought to revive their lawsuits under this new provision.In a 7–2 decision, the Court struck down the law, holding that Congress cannot force Article III courts to reopen final judgments. Writing for the majority, Justice Antonin Scalia stressed the importance of finality in judicial decisions and warned against legislative interference with core judicial functions. He argued that once a case is decided, it becomes law of the case and should not be revisited at Congress's whim.The ruling underscored the judiciary's independence from political pressure and reaffirmed that each branch of government must respect the constitutional boundaries of the others. Scalia noted that permitting Congress to override final court decisions would blur the lines between legislative and judicial authority, threatening the rule of law.This decision was not just a technical interpretation of procedural law; it was a firm statement about institutional integrity. Plaut became a cornerstone case for understanding the limits of congressional power over the courts. It continues to be cited in debates over judicial independence and the sanctity of final judgments.A federal appeals court rejected an emergency attempt by the Trump administration to block a judge's order requiring the government to aid in the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to El Salvador despite a 2019 court ruling barring his removal. The court condemned the Justice Department's actions, with Judge Harvie Wilkinson calling them a violation of fundamental liberties and due process. He criticized the administration for acting as though it could abandon individuals in foreign prisons without legal recourse.The Supreme Court previously upheld a similar directive from District Judge Paula Xinis, requiring the administration to work toward bringing Abrego Garcia back from Salvadoran custody. The government claims Garcia is affiliated with the MS-13 gang and lacks the right to remain in the U.S., arguing that Xinis overstepped by involving herself in foreign affairs. However, Wilkinson stressed that due process rights apply regardless of alleged affiliations and warned that ignoring court orders could lead to broader abuses of power, including the potential deportation of U.S. citizens.Abrego Garcia, who has no criminal record in either country, was deported alongside 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador's high-security prison. His 2019 immigration court ruling protected him from deportation due to threats of gang-based extortion.Trump Loses Emergency Appeal to Halt Maryland Deportation CaseThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 regarding President Donald Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, a constitutional principle rooted in the 14th Amendment. Although the case won't directly determine the legality of Trump's executive order, it will address whether lower court rulings that blocked the policy nationwide should be scaled back to apply only to specific plaintiffs or jurisdictions.Trump's order, signed in January, seeks to deny citizenship to babies born in the U.S. unless at least one parent is a citizen or permanent resident. It directs federal agencies to withhold documents like Social Security cards and passports from newborns who don't meet that criterion. Critics argue this violates well-established legal interpretations of the 14th Amendment, which affirms citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil.The Justice Department argues that nationwide injunctions—orders that block policies across the country—exceed judicial authority and should be narrowed. The administration also questions whether the states and groups suing have legal standing. Despite these claims, lower courts have uniformly refused to allow the executive order to take effect.Opponents, including 22 Democratic-led states and immigration advocacy groups, argue that Trump's effort seeks to strip citizenship from thousands of children and overturn long-standing legal precedent. Trump maintains that birthright citizenship was originally intended only for formerly enslaved people, not for the children of non-citizens.US Birthright Citizenship: Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Case - BloombergUS Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to enforce birthright citizenship order | ReutersFifth Circuit Judge James Ho sharply criticized the power of trial-level judges in a recent opinion, focusing on what he sees as overreach in politically sensitive cases. Ho issued a writ of mandamus instructing a district judge in Louisiana to vacate her order reopening a death penalty case years after it had been dismissed. He was joined by fellow Trump appointee Judge Andrew Oldham, while Judge Catharina Haynes dissented, arguing the appellate process should proceed normally.In his concurring opinion, Ho warned against what he called the misuse of judicial power to obstruct democratic outcomes. He connected the Louisiana case to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that reversed a nationwide order from Chief Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C., which had blocked the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. The Supreme Court said the Venezuelan plaintiffs should have filed their suit in Texas, where they were detained, effectively transferring jurisdiction and narrowing Boasberg's reach.Ho used that ruling to reinforce his argument that appellate courts must intervene swiftly when district judges exceed their authority. He accused some judges of rushing to block policies they oppose politically, calling it a threat to the electorate's choices and governmental efficiency. He argued that deferring to the standard appeals timeline enables what he called “district judge supremacy.”Judge Haynes pushed back in dissent, criticizing the majority's allegation that the district court manipulated legal processes, especially since neither party in the case had challenged the judge's integrity. She maintained the threshold for a mandamus was not met and objected to the majority's tone and assumptions.James Ho Knocks Trial Judge Who Blocked Venezuelan DeportationsThis week's closing theme is The Moldau by Bedřich Smetana, a defining work in Czech Romantic nationalism and one of the most evocative tone poems in classical music. Smetana, born in 1824 in what is now the Czech Republic, was a pioneering composer who sought to express the identity, history, and natural beauty of his homeland through music. A contemporary of Liszt and Wagner, he was deeply influenced by the idea of programmatic music—compositions that tell a story or paint a picture without the use of words.The Moldau (or Vltava, in Czech) is the second and most famous piece from Smetana's larger symphonic cycle Má vlast(My Homeland), composed between 1874 and 1879. The piece traces the course of the Vltava River from its source in the Bohemian forest, through the countryside, past villages and castles, and ultimately to its merger with the Elbe River. Through rich orchestration and shifting textures, Smetana portrays everything from bubbling springs and flowing currents to a peasant wedding and moonlit night dances by water nymphs.Composed while Smetana was going completely deaf, The Moldau is as much a feat of imagination as it is of musical skill. The main theme, introduced by the flutes and then carried through the orchestra, is one of the most recognizable and emotionally stirring in classical music. It serves not just as a musical depiction of a river but as a symbol of Czech identity, resilience, and natural beauty.Closing with The Moldau offers a moment to reflect on continuity, movement, and national spirit—fitting themes for a week shaped by legal currents and constitutional debate.Without further ado, The Moldau, by Bedřich Smetana – enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

We continue our journey through the swirly twirly gumdrops of the Unitary Executive, our study of Justice Scalia's great dissent in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and what it teaches us about Separation of Powers as established by the Constitution of the United States of America. Part 5, going through Roman numeral three, entire. The Republican Professor is a pro-Separation-of-Powers-rightly-understood-executive-power-correctly-contemplated podcast. Therefore, welcome Justice Antonin Scalia to the podcast. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. To support the podcast, support it. Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor

There are pleasantly surprising lessons about Second Amendment jurisprudence throughout this section as we continue our study of Justice Scalia's great dissent in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and what it teaches us about Separation of Powers as established by the Constitution of the United States of America. Part 4, going through Roman numeral two, the second half. We'll finish Roman numeral two. Pay attention to the criticism of interest balancing tests in adjudicating Constitutionally vested powers and rights in this episode, connecting the issue in this case to the Second Amendment . The Republican Professor is a pro-Separation-of-Powers-rightly-understood-executive-power-correctly-contemplated podcast. Therefore, welcome Justice Antonin Scalia to the podcast. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. To support the podcast, support it. Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor

Mark Scalia host of Radio Irregardless is our guest in the Acement this week. Not only is he the host of a successful online radio show, Mark has had an amazing career as a comedian and actor. Mark also established the Salem Comedy Festival in 2016. We covered a lot of territory in this conversation, including Mark's very own Funny Bad Gig story. Check out Mark at https://www.facebook.com/MarkScaliapersonalCheck out Wicked Hot Pickles at https://www.facebook.com/wickedhotpickles

Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum fills in for Jim on the 3 Martini Lunch podcast. Join Inez and Greg as they discuss Sen. Mitch McConnell announcing he won't run again, the latest unspeakable atrocities committed by Hamas, and how federal agencies are making DOGE-related budget cuts painful for the public.First, they analyze Mitch McConnell's decision to retire after 42 years in the Senate and 18 years as GOP leader, and they assess his performance. They credit McConnell for defending free speech, blocking left-wing policies, and confirming conservative judicial nominees. However, they criticize his failure to address federal spending and his lack of progress on conservative priorities during Republican control of the Senate.Next, Inez and Greg express their outrage over the latest atrocities perpetrated by Hamas, including a gruesome ceremony involving the return of hostages' remains and reports detailing how the two young brothers who were brutally murdered. In addition,  the remains of their mother, Shiri Bibas, were excluded from the return to Israel. With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing reprisals, Inez and Greg reflect on the critical details of the Bibas family's abduction and the role of the Red Cross in facilitating the spectacle we saw this week.Inez and Greg discuss government-run sites making DOGE-related budget cuts as painful as possible for visitors. They highlight three instances of "malicious compliance" and recall past government shutdown tactics used by Democrats to needlessly inconvenience the public. 

Karen Falasca was the last person to see her sister Denise alive before she was murdered in 1969. Haunted by the tragedy, Karen spoke to podcaster Anthony Scalia about her five decade search for Denise's unidentified killer. Scalia retraced Karen's investigation into likely suspects. But the sister remained skeptical of the police's findings. And as a terminal illness threatened to take her life, Karen made one request of Scalia: finish her work and learn the truth behind Denise's murder.In the podcast “Denise Didn't Come Home” from truth.media and Sony Music Entertainment, Scalia repeats Karen's investigation and questions the person the cops say strangled the 15-year-old all those years ago. He also recounts Karen's life story, their blossoming friendship, and explores whether her memories of that day hold up.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "DENISE DIDN'T COME HOME" BEGIN IN THE FINAL TEN MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.