Podcasts about second congressional district

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson from Iowa's Second Congressional District, a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on China, joined The Guy Benson Show today to celebrate the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and the meaningful tax relief it delivers to American families. Hinson pushed back on Democrats' false claims that Republicans are "stripping" Medicare and Medicaid, clarifying that the bill includes no such cuts. She also reacted to new billboards popping up across Iowa targeting DOGE, which she says are funded by left-wing activists desperate to undermine an agency doing important work. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Guy Tucker, Jr was born on June 13, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to James Guy and Willie Maude (White) Tucker. His father was one of the first 50 employees of the newly formed Social Security Administration in February,1936. His family moved to Little Rock in February of 1945 when his father was relocated as the manager of the Arkansas Social Security Administration office. Jim Guy was educated in public schools. He graduated from Harvard with a BA in government in 1964, after which he enlisted in the marines. Despite two appeals, Tucker was discharged for health reasons after three months. Stints in 1965 and 1967 in Vietnam as a civilian war correspondent became a source of exposure for Tucker as he recorded them in his book, Arkansas Men at War. After finishing work in Vietnam, Tucker returned to Arkansas to pursue a political career. After receiving his law degree at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1968, he became an associate attorney with the Little Rock firm Rose, Barron, Nash, Williamson, Carroll, and Clay. He left in 1970 upon winning the race for prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District. In 1972, he was elected to the first of two terms as state attorney general. On November 8, 1975, he married Betty Allen Alworth, who had two children from her previous marriage. The couple had two children together. In 1976, he was elected to represent the Second Congressional District and was appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee, the Social Security Subcommittee, and the Speaker's Task Force on Welfare Reform. After eight years in public office, he returned to private law practice in 1979 and became a partner in the Tucker and Stafford firm. In 1982, he ran for governor in the Democratic primary, but came in third in a five-man race. After that loss, he began to engage in business enterprises, including real estate and condominium development. In 1983, he formed County Cable Limited Partnership with his wife, and the company provided cable TV service in rural Pulaski County. From modest beginnings, he expanded his cable TV operations to other areas of the country and acquired interests in cable companies in Texas, Florida, and Great Britain. In 1988, he traded County Cable to Falcon Cable Media of California in return for a Falcon Cable operation near Dallas, Texas. In 1990, Tucker prepared for another run for governor. When Clinton announced his reelection bid, Tucker opted instead to run for lieutenant governor. Both he and Clinton won their races. Once Clinton began to campaign for the presidency in 1991, Tucker became acting governor, and upon Clinton's resignation in December 1992, Tucker became governor. In November 1994, he won a four-year term against Republican Sheffield Nelson. He became caught up in the Whitewater investigation surrounding Clinton. On May 28, 1996, he was convicted for misapplying funds for a $150,000 bank loan. The next day, he announced that he would step down as governor, even as he continued to protest his innocence. After briefly rescinding his resignation, he left office on July 15, 1996. He reentered the private sector to focus on his business enterprises. In 1996, Tucker was placed on a liver transplant waiting list (he had been diagnosed in 1984 with primary sclerosing cholangitis, which leads to blockage of the bile ducts). On Christmas Day, he received a transplant, which probably saved his life and kept him out of prison—he was sentenced to probation. Despite complications, the transplant restored his health. Since then, Tucker has served his probation and repaid the $150,000 loan. Edit: Jim Guy Tucker passed away on February 13, 2025

About the Speakers: Congressman John Moolenaar represents Michigan's Second Congressional District, and currently serves as Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Please visit the committee's official website for Chairman Moolenaar's full biography. Dr. John Lenczowski is Founder, President Emeritus, and Chancellor of The Institute of World Politics. From 1981 to 1983, Dr. Lenczowski served in the State Department in the Bureau of European Affairs and as Special Advisor to Under Secretary for Political Affairs Lawrence Eagleburger. From 1983 to 1987, he was Director of European and Soviet Affairs at the National Security Council. In that capacity, he was principal Soviet affairs adviser to President Reagan. About the Lecture: This event will delve into the critical importance of political warfare and public diplomacy as tools to counter the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) influence and aggression at home and abroad . The discussion will explore how the United States can go on the political warfare offensive to win without war—the most neglected area in U.S.-PRC relations—and the potential for fostering hope among the Chinese people to demand political change.

(Intro) Send Your Mom To Jail (5TYNTK) Musk & Ramaswamy, Maine's Second Congressional District, Decals Save Birds, CashApp Settlement, McD's Holiday Pie (Dirty) Development in PnB murder case. John Krasinski named sexiest man alive. Denzel Washington says he will star in Black Panther 3. Eminem will make a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. (Topic) Who do you think is the sexiest man alive? (Outro) Secret Santa.

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Send us a textReal America exclusive today! One week from the most important election of our lifetime, we interview Rob Lubin, the Italian and American Democratic candidate for New York's Second Congressional District, one of the very few remaining swing districts that could be decisive for control of Congress on November 5. Robert will discuss his plans for his Long Island constituents and the country, how he's working to defeat his MAGA opponent and how you can help him win this key election. Don't miss this episode and share with friends, family and beyond and, most importantly, GO VOTE!Visit Rob's website link below to see how you can help: Rob Lubin for CongressReal America, il podcast su tutto ciò che è America per gli Italiani in giro per il mondo!

On today's newscast: The Flagstaff Amtrak station and the Grand Canyon Railway received millions of dollars in federal funding, the Navajo Nation Council approved legislation to tax vapes and other nicotine products, the Goldwater Institute is suing Sedona for refusing d to issue a short-term rental permit for a mobile home park, investigations involving missing and murdered Indigenous people got a boost from the FBI and more. Plus, we look at the race for Arizona's Second Congressional District,

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:During a dramatic hearing in federal court last week, a lawyer representing the governor said he believes some of the people whose voter registration was canceled are noncitizens. Judge Patricia Giles wasn't having it. She stopped him and said she wasn't dealing with beliefs, she was dealing with evidence.In the 1890s, election after election was contested with allegations of voter fraud and stuffing the ballot box. That led to a Jim Crow Constitution that disenfranchised Black voters as well as some poor whites; some experts say the voter purge that happened 120 years ago offers lessons for today.If Democrats are going to take control of the House of Representatives, they're going to need seats like the Second Congressional District in Virginia Beach. And a new poll from the Wason Center shows the lead that Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans used to have over challenger Missy Cotter Smasal has evaporated. TRIVIA: Which Virginia congressman representing the Second Congressional District later became a Byrd Machine governor?Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

This week on The Land Show, our host Jonathan Goode talks with: Caroleene Dobson, Candidate for Alabama's Second Congressional District, https://www.dobsonforcongress.com/ Ethan Barrett, Alabama Forestry Commission, https://forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Fire/Burn_Weather.aspx Randall Upchurch, Sunbelt Ag Expo (sunbeltexpo.com), 256-239-5379, https://poultrysouth.com Ken Peters, Early-Season Hunting Tips, http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/ken-peters Thanks to our generous sponsors that make it possible to bring you The Land Show every week: Alabama Ag Credit, Alabama Farmers Federation, Poultry South, First South Farm Credit, The Land Report, LandThink, and LandFlip.

We look behind some of the claims and counterclaims made by Rep. Don Bacon and state Sen. Tony Vargas in their race in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.

Chinese companies control 80% of the shipping cranes in U.S. ports. And the People's Republic of China is now the largest foreign investor in U.S. shale gas. And Chinese companies operating in the U.S. are regularly caught stealing American intellectual property, personal data, and even genomic data. Why should we care? Because Chinese companies are legally beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, and have given the CCP the opportunity to cripple critical American infrastructure in the event of any confrontation between the U.S. and China. In this episode of WTH Live! the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party outline the threat certain Chinese companies operating in the U.S. pose to national security, and how to combat it. Congressman John R. Moolenaar represents Michigan's Second Congressional District and serves as the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Moolenaar also serves as Michigan's senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations and as the Co-Chair for the School Choice Caucus. Prior to joining the House, Rep. Moolenaar served in the Michigan State Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi represents Illinois's Eighth Congressional District and serves as the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, making him the first South Asian American in history to lead a Congressional Committee. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.Read the transcript here.

Both Navy veterans, incumbent Jen Kiggans touts common sense leadership while challenger Missy Cotter Smasal stands for reproductive freedom and democracy.

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the Democratic Vice-Presidential pick, Tim Walz, and how he may or may not resonate with voters in Alabama's Second Congressional District. And Todd's Wildcard is all aflutter.

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the Democratic Vice-Presidential pick, Tim Walz, and how he may or may not resonate with voters in Alabama's Second Congressional District. And Todd's Wildcard is all aflutter.

Donald Trump took a bullet for democracy. That might do the trick for some swing voters, plus the public safety failure, Maine's Second Congressional District and more. Maine senior political analyst Phil Harriman joins the show the day after Donald Trump was shot. What does it mean for us?

This week Audrey is joined by Celeste Maloy, who represents Utah's Second  Congressional District. Celeste is the third Latter-day Saint woman to serve in the House of Representatives and in this episode she shares about her unexpected path to office and her commitment to make the path easier for those who will follow her.  The Project Elected podcast is taking a break for the summer and will be back in the fall. Be sure to follow us on social media for more updates! Learn more about Project Elect here.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, June 6, 20244:20 pm: Steve Moore, an economist with FreedomWorks, joins Rod for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy, and today they'll discuss Joe Biden's war on oil and gas in America.4:38 pm: Our series of interviews with candidates for federal offices continues today with Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, the incumbent in Utah's Second Congressional District, joining the program to discuss her campaign.6:05 pm: Marly Hornik, CEO of United Sovereign Americans and Executive Director of New York Citizen Audit joins Rod to discuss her piece for Issues and Insights pondering why every state doesn't have a required election audit.6:20 pm: Political journalist Salena Zito joins Rod to discuss her piece for Townhall about the impact inflation is having on small, family-owned businesses across the country.6:38 pm: Jon Schweppe, Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Principles Project joins the program for a conversation about the backlash received by the U.S. Navy SEALs and Naval Special Warfare Command for marking the start of Pride Month on their social media outlets.

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, Michael Sobolik turns over the hosting chair to Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) for a discussion about Michael's new book, Countering China's Great Game. Note: the episode was originally published on Rep. Crenshaw's podcast, We Hold These Truths. This episode is excerpted from that broader conversation. Guest biography Originally from the Houston area, Rep. Dan Crenshaw is a proud 6th generation Texan. In 2006, Rep. Crenshaw graduated from Tufts University, where he earned his Naval officer commission through Navy ROTC. Following graduation, he immediately reported to SEAL training in Coronado, CA, where he met his future wife, Tara. After graduating SEAL training, Rep. Crenshaw deployed to Fallujah, Iraq to join SEAL Team Three, his first of five deployments overseas. In November 2018, Rep. Crenshaw was elected to represent the people of Texas's Second Congressional District. In Congress, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the broadest jurisdiction of any legislative committee in Congress.  Resources from the conversation Buy Michael's new book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance Check out Rep. Crenshaw's podcast, We Hold These Truths Follow Rep. Crenshaw on X/Twitter

In this double-barreled edition of the NHJournal podcast, two savvy Republican women talk about politics -- from New Hampshire's Second Congressional District to the Middle East.Morgan Ortagus is founder of Polaris National Security and a former State Department spokesperson from the Trump administration. She shares her view of the Democrats' obsession with engaging, rather than confronting, Iran -- even in the wake of the recent missile attack on Israel. Ortagus also shares what she says are the key questions New Hampshire voters should be asking candidates for Congress this year.One of those candidates is Lily Tang Williams, who discusses her views on foreign policy and how she sees the NH-02 GOP primary. "I am the frontrunner," Williams tells NHJournal.Sponsored by PerfectSmiles of Nashua.To support independent journalism at NHJournal, please click here.

Congressman Don Bacon has represented Nebraska's Second Congressional District since 2017. He is running for re-election again this year against Nebraska State Senator Tony Vargas. Today, he recounts his experience during the January 6th attack, why he thinks Republicans should regain control, and what he makes of Donald Trump's enduring influence over the Republican Party. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a congresswoman from Iowa's Second Congressional District and member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on China, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the possibility of a Biden executive order addressing the border crisis, and she details on why the incompetency of the White House has caused the ongoing crisis we are experiencing.  The pair discuss illegal immigration as a whole and what needs to be done to fix the southern border. Biden's age and competency is also discussed, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Nebraska State Senator Tony Vargas talks with Michael Griffin about the issues on his mind as he runs against Congressman Don Bacon to represent Nebraska's Second Congressional District in the 2024 election. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

This week Cynthia talks with Sunjournal Reporter Steve Collins about the race for Maine's sprawling rural district that twice supported Donald Trump for president and has sent Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat, to Congress three times. What's next for this purple corner of America?

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan We are coming off a contested Republican primary election for Utah's Second Congressional District. Celeste Maloy won the race, and one of the reasons for her victory could be due to conservatives favoring her over her opponent Becky Edwards, known to be more moderate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan Remembering 9/11 Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York. The Weber Remembers 9/11 Project is hosting an event. We spoke with one of the guests for the event, retired NYPD Officer Scott Zink, who was one of the first responders that day, to tell his story.  What Utah Is Doing About The Opioid Crisis Pt. 2 We continue our discussion on what Utah is doing about the ongoing opioid crisis in the country. Lt. Brent Shelby, with the Utah Highway Patrol, joins the show to talk about the operations behind catching many of these criminals. Rep. Phil Lyman Eyeing Gubernatorial Run We are seeing a shift in power in Utah as rural voters were key for the CD2 primary race. We are joined by Utah Representative Phil Lyman who announces his exploration run for Utah's Governor, and why he sees this shift could benefit him.  New Mexico Gun Order Controversy New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency order last week suspending open and concealed carry laws in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas discusses the possible legal hurdles of this latest order. Sextortion On The Rise September is Suicide Awareness Month, and law enforcement and mental health professionals are concerned about suicides due to the rise of sextortion cases. We are joined by NewsNation National Correspondent Nancy Loo on what parents need to know about this latest harmful scam. Congress Back In Session Congress is back from their summer break, there are many new issues on the docket. Hosts Taylor and Maura go over some of the issues top of mind in Congress.  Are ‘moderate' Republicans Viable Candidates? We are coming off a contested Republican primary election for Utah's Second Congressional District. Celeste Maloy won the race, and one of the reasons for her victory could be due to conservatives favoring her over her opponent Becky Edwards, known to be more moderate. Can Third Parties Make An Impact? According to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, many Utahns could be open to a third-party candidate. Maura and Taylor discuss the history of third-party candidates in Utah, and whether it would work in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming up at 4 pm today on a “Wingman Wednesday” edition of the Rod Arquette Show with Greg Hughes on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, Political Consultant and Strategist Dave Owen joins Rod and Greg to break down yesterday's Second Congressional District election and discuss how an election that is currently too close to call might shake out. Plus, Christina Bobb, an author, investigative reporter and Attorney for Donald Trump, joins the program to discuss her new book “Stealing Your Vote: The Inside Story of the 2020 Election and What It Means for 2024.” See below for a full rundown of today's program.Rod Arquette Show w/ Greg Hughes Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,”September 6, 20234:20 pm: Jennie Taylor of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation joins Rod and Greg for a preview of this year's 9/11 Remembrance Project.5:05 pm: Political Consultant and Strategist Dave Owen joins Rod and Greg to break down yesterday's Second Congressional District election and discuss how an election that is currently too close to call might shake out.6:05 pm: Christina Bobb, an author, investigative reporter and Attorney for Donald Trump, joins the program to discuss her new book “Stealing Your Vote: The Inside Story of the 2020 Election and What It Means for 2024.”

Becky Edwards conceded a few minutes ago... calling it a remarkable journey of which she's incredibly proud.  Celeste Maloy speaks with Jeff about her plans for the future and her feelings during the raceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming up at 4 pm today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, local political consultant and strategist Dave Owen joins Rod to break down the race to replace Chris Stewart in Utah's Second Congressional District. Plus, Dea Theodore of the Salt Lake County Council joins the show to discuss her push for better forest management, including bush and tree thinning, to increase the water yield and reduce wildfire risks. See below for a full rundown of today's program.Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, July 6, 20234:20 pm: FreedomWorks Economist Steve Moore joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation's economy.4:38 pm: Local political consultant and strategist Dave Owen joins Rod to break down the race to replace Chris Stewart in Utah's Second Congressional District.6:05 pm: Dea Theodore of the Salt Lake County Council joins the show to discuss her push for better forest management, including bush and tree thinning, to increase the water yield and reduce wildfire risks.6:20 pm: Washington Examiner Commentary Editor Conn Carroll joins Rod to discuss his recent piece about how the Democrats are angry that the courts won't allow them to collude with big tech to censor conservative idea.6:38 pm: Dr. Sumatra Maitra, Senior Editor at The American Conservative joins the program to discuss his piece about the Supreme Court's recent decision to end affirmative action in American universities.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with U.S. Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and geriatric nurse. Jen Kiggans was winged as a naval aviator in 1995 and served our nation for a total of 10 years as a helicopter pilot flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters, completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf and flying operational missions in the Balkan region. Congresswoman Kiggans is a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Committee on Natural Resources. She served Virginians in public office as State Senator and worked in our nation's healthcare system as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, serving America's aging population. We are focusing on the following topics: — The looming debt-ceiling crisis, America's federal debt at $31 trillion and the significance of returning fiscal responsibility to Congress. — The national security crisis on the U.S. southern border enters a new dangerous phase as Title 42 expires and new surge of illegal migrants places the nation at greater risk. Congresswoman Kiggans shares about her recent visit to the southern border with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and her colleagues, as well as the efforts being undertaken to address the crisis at the border. — Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) led 55 of her colleagues in writing a scathing letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough condemning the dishonest, partisan use of the VA to spread fear and anxiety among America's veterans regarding their benefits. — H.R. 1 | The Lower Energy Costs Act. Bio | Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (https://kiggans.house.gov/about) Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is proudly serving Virginia's Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, part of Chesapeake and Southampton, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, and Franklin City. Jen is a proud Navy Wife to her husband Steve, a retired F-18 pilot, and mom to their four amazing children who motivate her every day to fight for a stronger future for Virginia and our nation as a whole. Prior to serving Virginians in public office, Jen served as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy and worked in our nation's healthcare system as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, serving America's aging population. Jen was winged as a Naval Aviator in 1995. She served our nation for a total of 10 years as a helicopter pilot flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters, completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf. As a former Navy helicopter pilot, Navy spouse, and now Navy Mom, Jen is a tireless advocate for the military community and is a strong voice for them in Congress. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @RepJenKiggans @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Tim White is joined by political strategist Cara Cromwell, investigators Steph Machado and Eli Sherman for a political roundtable analyzing Rhode Island's Second Congressional District race. On the second half, our interview with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse just hours after the Senate Judiciary heard his bill calling for more ethics oversight of the U.S. Supreme Court.

This week, Will and Kelvin sat down with Elaine Luria, a former United States representative for Virginia's Second Congressional District. She covered the day-to-day life of a member of Congress, recent ideas of isolationism, defense spending, and the differences in serving under the past two presidencies. This is an episode you won't want to miss, so enjoy the spring weather and take a listen!!

Congressman Stewart joins Matt Salmon to discuss the threat that China poses to the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined first by Congressman Keith Self to get his thoughts on the war in Ukraine and the crisis at our own border. Later in show, we check in with Congressman Eli Crane of Arizona's Second Congressional District. -Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father's service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas.  After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began a 25-year career of service to our country.Keith's Army tours included Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Company Commander, Special Forces Detachment Commander and Special Forces Company Commander.  His service took him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Pentagon, where he worked on the most sensitive military programs.  He deployed to Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. During his career, Keith received the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Joint Staff Badge.  He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.Upon retiring from the Army, Keith was elected County Judge in Collin County, TX, in 2006.  He served three consecutive terms before retiring in 2018.Keith and his wife Tracy have been happily married since his graduation from West Point.  They reside in McKinney, TX and are active members in their church and local community.-Born and raised in Arizona, Eli Crane has the privilege of serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's Second Congressional District.A week after the September 11th attacks, Rep. Crane left college during his senior year at the University of Arizona to enlist in the U.S. Navy. During his 13 years in military service, he participated in five wartime deployments – serving three with SEAL Team 3.In 2012, Rep. Crane and his wife Jen co-founded a veteran-owned and operated small business that manufactures bottle openers made from shell casings. A venture that started in their garage, the business eventually grew to employ dozens and led to a successfully negotiated deal that was televised nationally. They sold the company in 2022.Eli and Jen live in Arizona with their two daughters, Makenzie and Kennedy.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsINVEST IN A PORTFOLIO WITH A HIGH, FIXED RATE OF RETURN, THAT'S NOT CORRELATED TO THE STOCK MARKET. VISIT INVESTYREFY.COM OR CALL 888-YREFY-24. AND MAKE SURE YOU TELL OUR FRIENDS AT YREFY THAT CHUCK AND SAM SENT YOU. 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

Don't miss this week's episode of Building the Base, we're hosting Congressman Joe Courtney, representing Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss topics around the future of the defense industrial network, workforce development and defense spending. Learn more aboutCongressman Courtney's extensive background as a member of the House ArmedServices Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee, as he shareshis unique perspective on both workforce development and the current defenseindustrial base. Congressman Courtney stresses the importance of developing askilled workforce to better support the future industrial network, especiallyas it relates to shipbuilding and Navy modernization.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by two incredible guests: former Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, and Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd District.-Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th Secretary of Defense in July 2019 when he was confirmed in an overwhelming 90-8 vote by the U.S. Senate in rare bipartisan fashion. Esper went on to successfully lead the Defense Department through an unprecedented time in the nation's history: from conflict with Iran, an ongoing military campaign in Afghanistan, and counter-terrorism operations in the Middle East; to open competition with China and Russia amidst a fundamental shift in the geo-strategic environment; and from the greatest civil unrest and political turmoil America has seen in decades, to a major recession and the spread of a global pandemic the world had not experienced in over 100 years, all while dealing with an unpredictable White House.As Defense Secretary, Esper was responsible for ensuring the United States' national security, protecting the American people at home and abroad, and advancing the country's interests globally. In this capacity, he led the largest and most complex organization in the world given its nearly three million service members and defense civilians, $740 billion annual budget, and trillions of dollars of weapons, equipment, and infrastructure located at 4,800 sites in over 160 countries. Esper's broad scope of responsibilities ranged from organizing, manning, training, and equipping the joint force, to the research and development of future weapons, concepts, and equipment; and from defense trade, diplomacy, and cybersecurity, to healthcare, hospitals, housing, and schools.Dr. Esper made major strides in shaping and implementing the National Defense Strategy, which called for a return to preparing for high intensity conflict in a new era of great power competition principally against China and Russia. To this end, Esper established the Space Force and Space Command, proposed a dramatic change in the size and composition of the U.S. Navy, enhanced the resourcing and operations of Cyber Command, and led a major reform effort that reorganized the department and freed up billions of dollars for higher priorities. He worked hard to strengthen alliances and grow new partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, and helped drive a major increase in the readiness and capability of NATO members, all while advancing new warfighting, operational, and readiness concepts in the U.S. military.Esper also oversaw the largest R&D budget in the department's history, drove spending on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, directed energy, advanced networking, robotics, and hypersonics, and launched the biggest initiative in decades to improve diversity and inclusion in the armed forces.Prior to becoming Defense Secretary, Dr. Esper served as the 23rd Secretary of the Army from November 2017 until June 2019. In this capacity, he was responsible for over 1.5 million active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and Army civilians, a budget of $180 billion annually, and all aspects of leading the world's most capable ground combat force. During his tenure, Esper launched a renaissance in how the Service organized, manned, trained, and equipped the force as it shifted its focus back toward large-scale combat operations against great power competitors.Dr. Esper was a reformer who spearheaded an extensive review process dubbed “night court” that reduced organizational inefficiencies and eliminated scores of programs to free up funding for critical modernization initiatives. He also established a new U.S. Army Futures Command designed to improve the Army's acquisition process and bolster its broader effort to field a modern force capable of fighting in all domains. Finally, he directed an overhaul of Army recruiting standards and processes, the lengthening and toughening of Infantry Basic Combat Training, and the development of a new Talent Management system for the service, all while advancing important initiatives for Army spouses and families.-Growing up and working on a farm in Illinois, Congressman Don Bacon learned first-hand how the value of hard work and commitment contributes to the success of a small business. He moved from the family farm to attend Northern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a Bachelors of Political Science in 1984, the same year he married Angie, the love of his life. They have three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. One year later, he began his military career by joining the U.S. Air Force and serving nearly 30 years, ultimately retiring as a Brigadier General.During his career in the Air Force, Congressman Bacon specialized in electronic warfare, intelligence and reconnaissance. His career highlights include two tours as a Wing Commander, at Ramstein Airbase in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska; group command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona; squadron command in Arizona, and expeditionary squadron command in Iraq.  In total, Rep. Bacon served 16 assignments including four deployments in the Middle East to include Iraq in 2007 to 2008 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.Congressman Bacon's military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, two Legion of Merits, five Meritorious Service Medals, and the Aerial Achievement Medal. Additionally, he was selected as Europe's top Air Force Wing Commander for his time at Ramstein Airbase, as well as recognized as a distinguished graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, Navigator-Electronic Warfare School, and Officer Intelligence School. Further, Congressman Bacon has earned two Masters Degrees, from the University of Phoenix in Arizona and the National War College in Washington D.C.Upon his retirement from the Air Force in 2014, Congressman Bacon served as the military advisor to Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01), where he specialized in military affairs focusing on Offutt Air Force Base and the Nebraska National Guard. He also was an Assistant Professor at Bellevue University where he taught Undergraduate Leadership along with American Vision and Values (The Kirkpatrick Signature Series), until his 2016 election to Congress, representing Nebraska's Second Congressional District. Presently, Congressman Bacon serves on two committees within the House of Representatives:  the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Agricultural Committee.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds 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

It was the most watched race in Rhode Island and many called it a tossup. Listen to learn about what happened in Rhode Island's second congressional district after Jim Langevin decided to retire earlier this year.

The political race between Angie Craig and challenger Tyler Kistner in Minnesota's Second Congressional District is one of the most competitive in the nation. Outside spending has reached nearly $15 million. We wanted to ask who's giving that money and how it might impact what the winner does when they are in office. So, we got Sarah Bryner on the line. She's the director of research and strategy for OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C. that tracks money in politics. Bryner shared some key takeaways from the race: 1) The Craig/Kistner race is the 24th most expensive in the country so far, according to OpenSecrets. That includes $15 million spent by political action committees (PACs), national party committees and other outside groups, as well as close to $10 million spent by the candidates themselves. Outside, here, doesn't necessarily mean out of state or out of country. It's referring to corporations and individual people, who can donate to PACs, which can raise unlimited amounts of money. By comparison, political campaigns themselves have to follow strict rules around how much money they can accept from a given person or organization. 2) The biggest funders in this race are also the biggest players nationally. Two political action committees — Congressional Leadership Fund and House Majority PAC — are generally seen as arms for the two major political parties. Super PACs are required, by law, to disclose their donors. And the megadonors for this race include entrepreneur Peter Thiel, philanthropist Fred Eychaner and hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. That doesn't mean they're necessarily interested in Minnesota politics. Instead, they want to tip the scale nationally in favor of their party. “All races are becoming more nationalized, so any race could be the one that takes it for the party,” Bryner said. “These donors are party-lined ideological champions.” 3) Craig's campaign has raised more money, but incumbents almost always outraise their opponents. Craig has raised over $7.2 million; Kistner has raised about $3 million. Bryner said Craig's campaign has received more money from Minnesotans, both as a percentage of the total and in real dollars. That isn't typical — incumbents tend to rely on the “party establishment,” Bryner said. 4) All that money is increasingly spent online through digital advertising firms. That's where most of Craig's funding is going. Kistner, on the other hand, is spending more money on direct mail and flyers. Fundraising also goes toward day-to-day expenses, like staffer salaries. But mass media advertising on radio and television is still top of mind. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.  Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.    We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

Howie is joined by New Hampshire's Second Congressional District candidate Robert Burns to discuss major issues in next week's midterm election. Since his five-term incumbent opponent refuses to debate, Burns has been hoping to gain some traction in the Granite State. Then, tune in for mortifying Fetterman cuts that may even top his debate performance (and yes, we know that's hard to do)!

In their final debate before Election Day, candidates in Nebraska's Second Congressional District found some common ground while insisting they had voters' best interests at heart. Incumbent Congressman Don Bacon and his Democratic Party opponent Tony Vargas found much to disagree about when discussing helping the American middle class, the usefulness of federal COVID relief aid, and climate change.

Tennessee Talks is hosted by Congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Catch new episodes every other Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Congressman Burchett on social media!Twitter: @RepTimBurchettFacebook: Congressman Tim BurchettInstagram: @RepTimBurchettYouTube: Congressman Tim Burchett

Tennessee Talks is hosted by Congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Catch new episodes every other Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Congressman Burchett on social media!Twitter: @RepTimBurchettFacebook: Congressman Tim BurchettInstagram: @RepTimBurchettYouTube: Congressman Tim Burchett

Tennessee Talks is hosted by Congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Catch new episodes every other Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Congressman Burchett on social media!Twitter: @RepTimBurchettFacebook: Congressman Tim BurchettInstagram: @RepTimBurchettYouTube: Congressman Tim Burchett

Jen Kiggans is the Republican nominee to serve Virginia's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Jen's life has been marked by dedicated service to others. She served in the United States Navy for 10 years, is a nurse practitioner, served in Virginia's State Senate and is a hard working mother of four. She is a longtime champion for veterans, our military, the unborn, seniors, patients and working families. She is an unapologetic conservative who is not afraid to stand up to Democrats. Tune in to this week's episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to learn more.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam have an all-star guest line up. First, Congressman Burgess Owens calls us from the Republican cloakroom as he prepares for a vote on the Democrats' controversial abortion bill. Later in the show, we are joined by Jackie Toledo, current Republican member of Florida's House of Representatives and candidate for Congress. Through it all, we are joined in studio by Mark DeLuzio, Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona's Second Congressional District. -Mark DeLuzio was the first in his family to earn a college degree. After college, Mark was successful in the corporate world, advising senior executives on strategy and tactics in a multitude of diverse industries. For the past 20 years, Mark has been a successful entrepreneur as the founder of a global management consulting company and has received international acclaim as a leader in his field. Mark has been married to his college sweetheart, Diane, for 41 years. They have two sons, Scott and Steven, who joined the military after the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Steve was killed in action in Afghanistan while his brother Scott was fighting just miles away. Like their two sons, Mark and his wife continue to give back to America by dedicating themselves to various military charities. Mark has also helped countless Veterans to start successful businesses. When elected, Mark will be the first Gold Star Father to serve in the US Congress. Mark and Diane have three beautiful grandchildren who are the joy of their lives.-Burgess Owens is the Congressman from Utah's Fourth Congressional District. Born in the segregated South, he saw people of all backgrounds come together to work tirelessly against adversity.As a young man, Burgess was one of the first four black athletes recruited to play football at the University of Miami and the third black student there to receive a scholarship. He was the 13th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft and joined the New York Jets, later playing safety for ten seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders, winning the Superbowl with the 1980 Raiders' team.After retiring from the NFL, Burgess worked in the corporate sales world and eventually moved the Owens family to beautiful Utah. Before being elected to Congress, he started Second Chance 4 Youth, a non-profit dedicated to helping troubled and incarcerated youth.Burgess now serves as a member of the House Education and Labor Committee and House Judiciary Committee. Burgess believes in dreaming big and follows the four guiding principles of faith, family, free markets, and education.-Representative Jackie Toledo is a Member of the Florida House of Representatives in the 60th District which includes Town 'n Country, South Tampa, and a stretch of the coast in Southern Hillsborough County to Ruskin. She's a single mother of five with an adopted son and serving. She's also an engineer by trade… not a lawyer. She was born in Lima, Peru.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds 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

Tennessee Talks is hosted by Congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Catch new episodes every other Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Congressman Burchett on social media!Twitter: @RepTimBurchettFacebook: Congressman Tim BurchettInstagram: @RepTimBurchettYouTube: Congressman Tim Burchett

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by Dean Heller, former United States Senator and current candidate for governor in Nevada. Later in the program, Pete Hutchison of Landmark Legal calls into the program with an inside look at the Supreme Court. -Dean grew up in Carson City, Nevada, with five brothers and sisters. He began working in his father's auto shop in middle school, and there he learned the importance of hard work, discipline, and commitment – Western values that continue to guide him today.Those values helped Dean accomplish his dream of graduating from the University of Southern California, in 1985, and he was later recognized with the Distinguished USC Alumni Award in 2012.His time at the USC Marshall School of Business prepared him to work as a broker on the Pacific Stock Exchange and then as an institutional equities trader. Dean then served as a banking Municipal Finance Representative before he started his long political career.Dean was sworn into the United States Senate on May 9, 2011. Prior to his service in the Senate, Dean was the Representative for Nevada's Second Congressional District and also served as Nevada's Secretary of State and in the Nevada State Assembly representing Carson City.During his time in the Senate, Dean served on the Finance Committee, Banking Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Commerce Committee. Dean's service on these committees allowed him to address the housing crisis, stand up for the more than 20 million veterans that have served our country, ensure that our transportation needs were met, and write tax policy that allowed for economic growth and opportunity for all Americans.-Richard P. “Pete” Hutchison has dedicated nearly 30 years serving the Conservative movement with Landmark Legal Foundation. Pete has been in the trenches for some of the most important public policy issues of the last quarter century: school choice; judicial taxation; labor union political coercion; EPA, IRS, and other federal agency overreach and abuses; voter integrity; and in numerous U.S. Supreme Court cases dealing with significant constitutional issues. Pete served as Landmark's general counsel for 20 years and most recently has also acted as the Foundation's executive vice president. Pete is proud to succeed his longtime friend and Landmark colleague Mark Levin as Landmark's president.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds 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

This week, we're back together, and totally off the wall.  We're airing the interviews from our live show in Virginia Beach, hosted by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Our Jew of the Week is Congresswoman Elaine Luria, who represents Virginia's Second Congressional District. She tells us about her 20-year career in the Navy; being a fourth-generation Jewish Alabaman before moving to Virginia; and hosting a Passover Seder on an aircraft carrier.  Our Gentile of the Week is NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith, who played for the Buffalo Bills for 15 seasons and finished out his career with the Washington Redskins. After he retired, he moved back to Virginia Beach. He tells us how to pronounce words like a local, what he learned from his football career, and whether Liel could make it in the NFL.  We love to hear from you! Send us your emails and voice memos at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Remember to tell us who you are and where you're calling from.  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our recording sessions on our YouTube channel. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. Want to book us for a live show or event in your area, or partner with us in some other way? Email tabletstudios@tabletmag.com. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REP. CHRIS STEWART, Congressman from Utah's Second Congressional District, Serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Appropriations Committee, @RepChrisStewart Rep. Chris Stewart talks about the most dangerous threats facing the U.S. today Rep. Chris Stewart talks about the Hunter Biden laptop scandal MICHAEL RECTENWALD, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer, American Scholars, Author, "Thought Criminal," "Google Archipelago: The Digital Gulag and the Simulation of Freedom" and "Beyond Woke," former New York University Professor, Liberal Studies, @antipcnyuprof Michael Rectenwald talks about Supreme Court nominee Judge Jackson's Marxist undertones MICHELE BACHMANN, Dean, Robertson School of Government, Regent University, Former US Representative, Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, Former State Senator, Minnesota, Author, "Care of Conviction: My Story” Michele Bachmann talks about the Biden administration's latest blunders in its relationship with Israel Michele Bachmann: What the “Great Reset” has in store for you  

David Worley interviews Bryan Smith to discuss the top issues facing the nation.  They discuss energy policy, how energy prices are going to impact Idaho farmers, the national debt, inflation, and why Bryan thinks he is the man to tackle the DC swamp.  They also talk about the temptations of DC politics, bucking party leadership, and how Bryan plans to stay grounded and accountable to the people while in office.To learn more about Bryan Smith, visit bryansmithforidaho.com.Idaho Speaks is a listener supported production, please visit idahospeaks.com/support to learn more about how to support Idaho Speaks.

REP. CHRIS STEWART, Congressman from Utah's Second Congressional District, Serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Appropriations Committee Rep. Chris Stewart's take on the Russia-Ukraine war Rep. Stewart discusses the courage of the Ukrainian people Lessons the U.S. can learn from the Russia-Ukraine war DR. CAROL SWAIN, Host, “Conversations with Dr. Carol Swain,” President, Be The People Project, Author, Black Eye for America, @carolmswain How the definition of diversity has changed recently The infiltration of Critical Race Theory in the United States military How is this infiltration impacting the readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces? ERIC METAXAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer, Fish Out of Water, Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Miracles, and Amazing Grace, Author of Is Atheism Dead?  Is China paying close attention to the Russia-Ukraine war? The United States' inability to deal with the Chinese Communist Party