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Time stamps: 00:14:24 — Our personal histories with the Fast & Furious franchise 00:30:55 — History segment: The history of the Fast & Furious franchise; director Justin Lin; on the weekend of Fast Five's release, Dwayne Johnson Tweets the news that Osama bin Laden has been killed 00:49:55 — In-depth movie discussion 02:02:15 — Final thoughts and star ratings Laci and Matt hop in a go-fast car and head for Rio de Janeiro to join up with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker), and their whole extended family, as they attempt the heist of the century. All while trying to evade federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), the deadliest agent you'll find in Hillary Clinton's State Department. We discover how fascinating Vin Diesel is for Laci, who has had startlingly little exposure to the man of the vast empire he controls. We try to figure out what it is he does well… because it's hard to say what it is, there's just something about him. Honestly, that's true for Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, and Tyrese Gibson as well. It's not that they're captivating actors. They just have a certain quality that you can't help but love. We also get into the history of the Fast & Furious series and the strange journey it took to becoming a Star Wars-level international blockbuster franchise. Next week: Pain & Gain (2013) The Summer of Rock is our summer 2025 miniseries covering the movie career of Dwayne Johnson through nine movies, presented in chronological order. Starting with his attempt at crossing over from the world of wrestling, The Rock's career got off to a bumpy start before finally taking off in the 2010s. But it wasn't long before the bumps returned, and we'll be telling the story for you all summer long! Bonus video: Matt reviews Planet 51 (2009), the bonkers science fiction family film that was Dwayne Johnson's first animated movie: https://youtu.be/-lG6Gnwe1GY?si=0gOccnMr7Pev3PPd Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams Sources: “'Fast Five' Will Transition Franchise From Street Racing To Future Full Of Heist Action” by Nikki Finke | Deadline (2011) - https://bit.ly/4kqBbtm “How Paul Walker nearly quit the ‘Furious' franchise” by Amy Kaufman | Los Angeles Times (2015) - https://lat.ms/4kpmqH6 “The remarkable evolution of the Fast and Furious movie franchise” by Zach Harper | CBS Sports (2015) - https://bit.ly/3IaSYHF Artwork by Laci Roth. Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC). Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Summer of Rock” - https://youtu.be/dvRY72jNIEE “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ "Summer of Rock" theme song credits: Words and music by Matt Stokes Engineered, mixed, and mastered by TJ Barends | Bare Sounds Personnel: TJ Barends - backing vocals Wade Hymel - drums/guitar/backing vocals Laci Roth - vocals Matt Stokes - vocals/guitar/bass Follow Wade on Instagram: @wadealready Follow TJ on Instagram: @baresoundstwitaj Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social
It was a story that moved like wildfire and showed no signs of slowing down. The more Hillary Clinton denied it, downplayed it, and attempted to pivot away from it, the more it was just too salacious to leave alone. And so it will go with the Epstein Files. The Epstein Files are giving me flashbacks. I find myself, as a former “vote blue no matter who” Democrat, wanting to say, Are you all insane? Chasing this non-story when Trump's presidency is at an all-time high? Don't you know what this will do? Don't you know how long the Democrats have been waiting for something like this to finally end MAGA and destroy Trump?The Democrats have been given a gift. They didn't have to lift a finger. MAGA did it all on their own. Trump is stuck in an impossible situation. He can release the so-called “files,” which probably amount to a lot of names, perhaps some being blackmailed, but no crimes, no convictions, just an angry mob with pitchforks and a story that will never die.In the post-Me Too America, it is once accused, forever guilty. There is no such thing as due process or the presumption of innocence. Releasing those names with no real crimes attached will ruin their lives. This is class warfare via social media mobs. It's the heads of the wealthy elites they want. They care less about how they get them. On the one hand, no president should talk to the people or his supporters like that. After all, his own son, Don Jr. was out there just as caught up in The Epstein Files as everyone else. But Trump wasn't. He didn't campaign on it and never talked about it at rallies. On the other hand, Trump deserved some credit for his monumental last couple of weeks, not to mention having been shot in the head just one year ago. How many of his supporters actually care about this if he never campaigned on it?The Democrats aren't quite celebrating but I can tell, as a former Democrat, that they know a good thing when they see it, just as the Trump side knew the Hillary Clinton email story was a winner to eat up oxygen, drive the media narrative even if, in the end, it came to nothing more than salacious gossip. “But her Emails” was meant to convey the ironic message that the email story was more important than our impending climate apocalypse. For me, that was the crisis, and thus, everything else had to be put aside.I find myself now looking at “Gender Affirming Care” and feeling like this is the crisis that demands everyone put everything aside for, even if I know it won't play out like that because I remember how nothing could slow down the email story and nothing could help Hillary Clinton win, no amount of fear or threats could change people's minds about their vote.Trump isn't heading into an election, but the Democrats want their power back, and they don't think they should have to do anything for it except attack Trump. And attack they will. MSNBC posting on TikTok from Turning Point:Nothing will slow it down because influencers on the Right are less invested in electing candidates and stopping them, and more invested in being the anti-establishment voices that draw the clicks and views.Now that they sloppily affixed the whole scandal to Israel, they have the “Free Palestine” crowd driving up their traffic and making them money. Why would they stop now? Burn it all down, who cares? They are Watergating themselves.Years ago, when I was a Democrat making this same argument about Bernie Sanders and his challenge to the Clinton presidency, I would say they're ratf*cking themselves. They are doing what the opposition would do to fracture and break up a coalition, thereby guaranteeing Hillary's loss, which is partly how I won $100 by predicting Trump would win.However, I later felt bad about that. That's not Democracy. Let Bernie run, let him build a movement, let the chips fall where they may, and I still believe that. But man, it's hard to watch this go down and not think, Are you seriously going to throw it all away on this? But this isn't the first time these so-called MAGA influencers have been busting up the coalition. From the Tariffs to the bombing of Iran to the One Big Beautiful Bill, it seems not a week goes by that I'm not out there on X sounding like Han Solo in Star Wars begging the Millennium Falcon, “Can you hear me, baby, hold together?”I understand MAGA is not a cult. I learned that when I watched them boo Trump for asking them to take the vaccine. No self-respecting cult leader would allow for that. Do you think Jim Jones would have allowed any one of his members to say, “That's okay - I don't need to drink the Flavor-Aid, I'm good.” I also know that the Epstein story runs deep within the movement and that they all believed Trump would release the files and the truth would come out. But the truth was something they had already decided before it was found in evidence, and now they're left feeling angry and betrayed. To make matters worse, Trump's messaging seems to indicate that something is in that file that would be damaging to him; otherwise, he would not keep saying it's a hoax by the same people who cooked up Russiagate, etc.Michael Wolff is out there talking about seeing photos of Trump with Epstein:Here is Victor Davis Hanson telling Glenn Beck he thinks Epstein was blackmailing influential people with photos just like that, which would then force them to invest in his properties, making him very rich. You don't have to be a genius here to put two and two together.Meanwhile, Alan Dershowitz notes that the Democrats are weaponizing the story, as they would, of course. Turnabout is fair play.A Legacy Press that Became PropagandaI understand why journalists like Megyn Kelly and others don't want to be CNN for Trump 2.0 and thus, will chase the story regardless of their own personal preference for political leadership. I get that. They have to be a trusted voice because once they lose that, they're done. She has never backed off of a story, no matter who it might hurt politically. It should not have been the media's job to pivot away from the email story to help one candidate win the election, but that was the message they took from 2016. They felt overwhelming guilt for helping to elect a “fascist,” and from then on, would never hold a single Democrat to account for anything. That decision would doom the Democrats to an even greater fate, nothing less than the rise and fall of a once-mighty empire.MAGA isn't an empire, but it is the rare grassroots populist movement that, for once, put the working class at the front of the line and, for once, beat the administrative state and the deep pockets of the lobbyists. Winning was practically a miracle. The whole thing seemed to be held together by duct tape, glue, and a lot of hard-working people who wanted to make change and did so by organizing, with their small donations and, yes, with Trump—a once-in-a-generation political talent who could withstand almost anything.Almost anything.So you can understand Trump's frustration now that he's just seen the best two weeks of his or any presidency in my lifetime, and those who are now fueling another “But her emails” story aren't the legacy media at all, but his own base.But if it's a pedophile ring they're waiting to see exposed, they will be disappointed. For one thing, none of the alleged thousands of child victims have come forward in this, the era of Me Too, where they could be famous and rich overnight for doing so?They could be hugely popular on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, telling their story, blowing the case wide open. They would be all over social media by now. But all we really have are women, some of them underage at the time, suing for massive payouts. All this will do ultimately is put power back in the hands of the worst people imaginable, people who don't think children can consent to sex crimes but have no problem talking them into slicing off body parts and sterilizing them.It will be power back to the people who want to open the border and who think booing JD Vance at Disneyland is the right thing to do. The Left used to be the side that didn't care about married men cavorting on an island with barely legal sex workers. How could we, with Bill Clinton ogling Monica Lewinsky while she snapped her thong in front of him? No, we had no choice but to excuse his peccadillos. We wanted to win, hold power, and change the world. That mattered so much more than who Bill Clinton was having sex with this week. But the Right, they've been consistent where infidelity and sex were concerned. They were Me Too before we were Me Too. That's why they defended those who accused Bill Clinton of rape and harassment. They traded all of that for a chance to win with Trump, too. The Epstein case, however, because it looms so large in their collective imaginations, might be what the Democrats hope for: that moment when Trump's whole coalition implodes. It runs so deep with so many of them that it defines everything they are and everything they believe. You might as well ask them to give up religion. Who knows, maybe they'll get lucky and the whole thing will magically appear. Bill Gates, Bill Clinton - all of those rich and powerful elites caught as part of a massive pedophile ring that leaves Pizzagate in the dust. Or not. The thing about conspiracy theories, as everyone knows, is that the more people you have to add to them, the less likely they are to be true. Dr Grande explains how the very thing that made Trump popular might be the very thing that brings him down.No, this is only the beginning, and everyone knows it. The Left knows it most of all, and if you can't see that now, someday you will. Someday, you will be saying, “But the Epstein Files.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe
Trump continues Biden's policy of sending endless weapons to Ukraine, again blatantly breaking his campaign promise to end the war. Plus: Trump bizarrely insists that the Epstein documents were fabricated by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and James Comey. ----------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook
On this episode of the podcast, President Donald J. Trump joins host Amanda Head and her “Just The News, No Noise” TV news co-host John Solomon to discuss a wide array of issues that are currently dominating the headlines.President Trump discusses the FBI's investigation into the weaponization against him and expresses support for a special prosecutor. Additionally, the 45th and 47th President supported the declassification of documents like the Hillary Clinton email annex, as well as the intercept where Hillary Clinton approves hanging the Russian collusion bombshell on Trump's first presidential campaign in 2016.The President criticized our current voting system, emphasized the need for secure borders, and highlighted the success of his tariff implementation, mentioning a $25B surplus last month. Trump also criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell's policies and discussed whether or not he would take action to fire and replace Powell.You can watch Amanda Head and John Solomon every weekday evening at 6PM ET on the Real America's Voice Network. You can also follow them on your favorite social media channel by searching for their respective handles: @AmandaHead @FurthermorePod @JSolomonReports @JustTheNewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold sits down with journalist Gabby Cuccia for a candid conversation about government overreach and media suppression. Gabby recounts her experience as a Pentagon correspondent, where locked briefing doors, a refusal to hold press conferences, and the persistence of Obama-era holdovers sparked her investigation into a lack of transparency. Her reporting ultimately led to Pentagon officials twice contacting her employer to pressure them over her coverage, resulting in her firing. She describes how she was later offered her job back under conditions she refused, demanding instead that the Pentagon restore press access and hold an unscripted interview to answer the public's questions. The episode explores the tension between loyalty to a movement and the responsibility to hold power accountable. Other segments include analysis of Trump's statements calling the Epstein story a hoax, the possibility of a special prosecutor to investigate Epstein-related evidence, plans to declassify documents showing the FBI ignored intelligence about Hillary Clinton's emails, and the Senate's vote on Trump's spending rescissions. The show closes with reflections on whether the public can ever get full transparency in an age of narrative warfare.
Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin shares his insights on the FBI's recent grand conspiracy probe, the implications of venue changes for prosecutions, and the challenges of holding powerful figures accountable. Then, Jason Foster, the founder of the Empower Oversight Whistleblower Center and former chief investigative counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee, discusses the classified annex related to the Hillary Clinton email scandal and its implications in the ongoing investigations. Finally, Dan Schneider, the Vice President of the Media Research Center, reveals alarming findings about NPR and PBS's response to recent emergencies, highlighting their failure to prioritize public safety over fundraising efforts, as well as the ongoing debates over defunding public broadcasting and the implications for media bias. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donald Trump is forever populating his enemies list: Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Adam Schiff, Leticia James, Alvin Bragg, Jack Smith, Miles Taylor, Chris Krebs, John Brennan, and Comey, and of course, the OG of Trump's enemies list, Hillary Clinton.Importantly, not a single one of these people has ever actually been prosecuted or charged with any crime.Glenn lays out the five reasons why Brennan and Comey are very unlikely to ever be prosecuted.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, Bill talks with California Senator Alex Padilla about the significant impacts of the Trump administration's immigration policies on Southern California communities. Padilla discusses the fear and economic repercussions faced by immigrant families and the broader community, addressing issues such as indiscriminate ICE raids, racial profiling, and the failure to prioritize dangerous criminals. Padilla emphasizes the role of immigrants in California's economy and the broader necessity of humane and sensible immigration reform. Also covered are the legal challenges against these immigration actions, the importance of due process, and the political dynamics influencing immigration policy. The conversation also touches on the possible future political ambitions of California figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.Bill highlights the work of the Latino Victory Fund, an organization dedicated to building political power in the Latino community. More information at LatinoVictory.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Intro - Sam Welcome back to another episode of Let's Go Hunt - Outcognito Mode! - Now with a 100% greater chance of giving an ogre a high five when he doesn't get a state-side: Vince H, gear whore Mike Gonçalves, improved version! Now with more show topics! Dave Packard, who was out of his element today And Sam Alexander, who just doesn't want to be here anymore Around the Campfire - Tonight we're catching up with Kenji Takahashi from AIMSurplus Warheads on Foreheads with Mike https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/09/30/hunters-pistol-jam-during-grizzly-attack-could-have-been-because-of-ammo-grip/ What can we learn from this? Eventual Ad Slot Personal Gear Chat and Updates: Mike https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-p-147gr.-flat-nose-black-cherry-coated-hard-cast-hunting-ammo/ Dave Sam I have dirt on Hillary Clinton. Vince Mullein: what is it and what is it good for? Got some slides back Rhodesians never die Got to do some shooting with such Bought a rifle, Gun Talk EXCLUSIVE Ruger American GEN II Scout Rifle 308 Win - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 1115459530 New barrel for my ruger american News and World Events Initiative 82 https://leg.colorado.gov/content/wildlife-and-ecosystem-conservation-commission-0 Spotlighting With Dave: What are some other uses for thermals? Subsonic 22LR: so many ammo options, so what's the difference? What the Rut is going on here? or The Otter Creek Labs Polonium 30. What's it good for? Reviews: Operation Shameless Bribery Gideon Optics affiliate coupon code: MOIST Camorado affiliate code: LETSGOHUNT Five Star Alterations code: MOIST 10% (11%) off! Outro - Vince Support the sport and take a buddy hunting! If you like that buddy, tell them about our show! If you don't, tell him his sister like rode an electric bull at 12:30 in a Waffle House. Hit us up at lghpodcast.com. Thanks for listening and Let's Go Hunt! EMAIL: contact@lghpodcast.com Let's Go Hunt Archives - Firearms Radio Network
In this explosive broadcast, the host reveals newly unearthed intelligence that Hillary Clinton's classified email scandal was far more criminal than reported—and that top intelligence officials allegedly conspired to bury the evidence to protect her and damage Donald Trump. As details emerge of a grand criminal conspiracy spanning three U.S. elections, the discussion exposes why Trump failed to declassify critical documents, how the Russia collusion narrative escalated tensions to the brink of World War III, and why India's economic maneuvers have become a fresh target of Trump's retaliatory tariffs. This deep dive connects the dots between the FBI, CIA, China, and BRICS nations in a tangled web of cover-ups, election interference, and geopolitical strategy—with potentially world-altering consequences.
These two powerful segments uncover a sweeping narrative of corruption, cover-ups, and conspiracies at the highest levels of government. The first exposes how the Biden administration's border policies have enabled an unprecedented surge of illegal immigration, overwhelming American communities and straining national security. The second reveals shocking new evidence that Hillary Clinton's email scandal involved deliberate suppression of criminal findings, while intelligence agencies orchestrated the Russia collusion hoax to sabotage Donald Trump. Together, they paint a picture of a deeply compromised system—where political elites and global interests manipulate elections, weaponize investigations, and jeopardize America's sovereignty for their own gain.
In this explosive segment, hosts Tara and Lee break down newly revealed evidence showing that the FBI under James Comey concealed proof of Hillary Clinton's criminal mishandling of classified information while simultaneously launching the unsubstantiated Russia collusion investigation into Donald Trump. Citing reporting from John Solomon at Just the News and Inspector General findings buried for eight years, they outline how top intelligence officials, including John Brennan and James Clapper, knowingly advanced false narratives that helped shape elections and fuel geopolitical conflict. They argue this coordinated deception not only corrupted U.S. democracy but also escalated tensions leading to the war in Ukraine. The hosts call for a special prosecutor, declassification of critical documents, and prosecution of those responsible to finally break what they describe as a long-running conspiracy to rig elections and mislead the American people.
Donald Trump is forever populating his enemies list: Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Adam Schiff, Leticia James, Alvin Bragg, Jack Smith, Miles Taylor, Chris Krebs, John Brennan, and Comey, and of course, the OG of Trump's enemies list, Hillary Clinton.Importantly, not a single one of these people has ever actually been prosecuted or charged with any crime.Glenn lays out the five reasons why Brennan and Comey are very unlikely to ever be prosecuted.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Los protagonistas de estos relatos son, en 1921, Warren Harding, presidente de los EE.UU. que tuvo una relación en secreto con su secretaria donde su amor culminaba dentro del armario de su despacho. Avanzamos en el tiempo hasta 1963 con Christine Keeler que mantuvo relaciones sexuales a la vez con John Profumo, ministro de defensa británico, un espía soviético y un narcotraficante importante. El siglo XX aún tenía mucho por desvelar, en 1998 se dio a conocer el escándalo de Mónica Lewinsky con el presidente Bill Clinton. Su esposa, Hillary Clinton, tuvo que perdonar su infidelidad y seguir su camino. En 2015 ella tuvo que lidiar con otro escándalo cuando se publicó sus correo electrónicos con su secretaría, Huma Abedin, donde el marido de esta le envió fotografías de su miembro viril. También comentamos el escándalo del rey Carlos III de Inglaterra y Camila. En Francia, el exdirector del Fondo Monetario Internacional, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, que protagonizó un escándalo sexual, acusado de violar a la empleada de un hotel en Nueva York.
Join Jim and Greg for Monday's 3 Martini Lunch as they sift through three controversies, including President Trump trying to turn the page from the Epstein scandal, disturbing reports about Biden's staff handling presidential pardons, and the X account of Elmo from Sesame Street spewing vile anti-Semitism after allegedly getting hacked.First, they break down the long Truth Social post from President Trump urging an end to MAGA infighting over the Justice Department's announcement that there was no Epstein client list, no children were ever exploited, and Epstein did kill himself. Trump also says the Epstein files that do exist were written by President Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Brennan, James Comey, and others. But this effort to move on seems to have accomplished exactly the opposite.Next, they dig into a New York Times report revealing that Joe Biden did not specifically choose many of the people he pardoned near the end of his term. He allegedly worked on the criteria for the pardons would be based but his staff ended up choosing the names and signing them with an autopen. So, will these pardons stand up to legal scrutiny?Finally, they cringe as the X account of Elmo, yes Elmo the Muppet, is reportedly hacked after a series of ugly tweets calling for killing all of the Jews. Even assuming it was hacked, Jim suspects this could help to kill taxpayer funding for PBS. Both Jim and Greg are also glad they were old enough to miss the Elmo era entirely on Sesame Street.Please visit our great sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors' appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. If your business can't adapt in real-time, you're in a world of hurt. Get the free e-book “Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders” from NetSuite by Oracle. Download today at https://NetSuite.com/MARTINI No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3ml
She was the voice of a generation, then she vanished. Now Lena Dunham is back with a Netflix romcom—but where has she been? The creator of Girls disappeared from the spotlight for years, and the story behind her absence is almost more compelling than her comeback. So why did the woman who defined millennial womanhood step away? Mia, Jessie and Amelia Lester discuss on today's show. And if you've been posting less and scrolling more, you're not alone. Women everywhere are retreating from social media, choosing to lurk rather than share. We're exploring why we're all heading towards posting zero—and what it means for how we connect. Plus, scurrilous (royal) gossip: King Charles and Prince Harry's aides held a secret meeting, and everyone's speculating about what went down. Are the palace walls finally cracking? Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Microefficiencies & The Politics Of A Mean Group Chat Listen: Should Your Family Divorce Your Ex Too? Listen: The Sex Chat No Woman Wants To Have Listen: WTF is Going On In America Right Now? Listen: Please Remove Me From Your Micro Drama Listen: BONUS: Our Honest Thoughts About 'And Just Like That' Season Three Listen: You're A Bitch And That's Why We Lack Community Listen: When Your Family Is the Problem Parenting Out Loud: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: A brutally honest review of Lena Dunham's new Netflix rom-com Too Much. Lena Dunham disappeared after starring in Girls. She’s finally explaining why. 'I’ll put my money on sober women any day.' Lena Dunham speaks out about her addiction struggles. The true story that inspired Netflix's rom-com Too Much. You're not imagining it, we've all stopped posting on social media in 2024. Prince Harry said he misses the UK but can't take his children there. Buckingham Palace responded. Are you fighting with someone you love? Maybe it’s your partner or your sibling or your best friend? Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late. We are looking for real people, with real problems, who want real therapy. If this is you, apply here. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the podcast, longtime investigative journalist John Solomon uncovers the FBI's quietly launched ‘grand conspiracy' probe — an unprecedented investigation into allegations that federal agencies have been weaponized against President Trump and his allies. Solomon explains how the probe, led by FBI Director Kash Patel, stretches from Hillary Clinton's email scandal to the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story, a revealing pattern where Democrats are shielded while Republicans are targeted. Solomon and Head discuss potential civil rights violations, election interference, and the role of declassified documents that could prove political bias at the highest levels of government. Solomon also weighs in on the possibility of a special prosecutor to lead this explosive case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amanda Litman has a clear vision for what the next generation of leadership looks like—and it may include a four-day workweek, among other things. As the co-founder and president of Run For Something, Amanda leads an organization that recruits and supports young, diverse candidates to run for office—backing over 3,000 rookie candidates to date, and receiving an influx of over 60,000 new hopefuls since the 2024 election alone. Amanda is also the author of the recently released When We're in Charge, a must-read for anyone in, or aspiring to be in, a leadership position. We'll discuss it all, including:what it was like working for President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton.how parenting and leading a team are actually not all that different.why you should consider adopting a four-day workweek. Yes, really!the barrage of phone calls she received after the 2016 election that led to the launch of Run For Something.and why diversity and inclusion are not only morally good, but good for business.On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Pleated Trouser in lemon, and Crewneck Tank in ivory.On Amanda: Argent Two-Button Blazer and Jones Trouser in powder blue.Work Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudioWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women's clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women's progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.
Send us a textIn this episode, we look at the former First Lady and her impact on the Clinton Administration. I don't think there is any debate on the powerful role Hillary Rodham Clinton had on the administration of her husband, for good and for bad. She was his tip advisor and a full partner throughout his entire political career. She would lead the efforts on Healthcare and while proving ultimately unsuccessful, she proved she was a powerful intellect and formidable person. She also was instrumental in what, I believe, was actually the worst scandal of the Clinton years. Unlike, an Arkansas land deal, or an affair with a White House Intern, the White House Travel Office, actually involved career civil servants who had come to work everyday just to do their jobs. They were not millionaire donors, or active political people, but just ordinary Federal Employees, totally ill equipped to be dragged into a legal morass that threatened to bankrupt them and destroy their lives. In the end, they were all found not guilty, and vindicated, but not before being humiliated and fired. It would be Bob Dole who would put in legislation to reimburse these folk's for the massive legal bills they wracked up defending themselves from the Clinton machine. It was the low bar moment in the years of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
In this rollicking episode of The Liberty Den, a rotating crew of Badlands Media hosts dive into a sprawling discussion that zigzags from personal ice maker obsessions to conspiracies worthy of a thriller. The group debates the rumored showdown between Dan Bongino, Kash Patel, and Pam Bondi, weighing whether it's genuine infighting or political theater designed to confuse and distract. They break down John Solomon's bombshell reporting about an ongoing criminal conspiracy case tracing back to Russiagate, Hillary Clinton, and the CIA, all the way to the 2020 election and beyond. The conversation shifts into theories about timing, the possibility of a RICO case encompassing years of misconduct, and what mass accountability could look like. Amid the heavy topics, there's plenty of irreverent banter about Bitcoin as the unstoppable plan, band camp confessions, pickleball firefighting, and a few tongue-in-cheek product pitches. By the end, the hosts muse about whether public spectacle and reality TV might be the only way to root out corruption once and for all.
It's been a strange week and a whole lot of "influencer" types have had plenty of criticisms to level at the Trump administration. Right on cue, Hillary Clinton shows up and reminds us all how close we came to truly losing it all. Violent illegal aliens attack ICE during a raid. Ned Ryan from American Majority and Stigall have a discussion on the Trump administration plan for deportations and what some are calling "amnesty." Stigall also plows through a stack of great news that's gotten lost in all the negativity. Most importantly, we're now actively working to help the victims of these devastating floods in Texas. Hear how you can take action with a trustworthy charity right now. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShow-Help protect your wealth with real, physical gold and silver. Texas Bullion Exchange helps everyday Americans diversify with tailored portfolios, IRA rollovers, and expert support every step of the way.
Floods and FEMA's Fate. More Tariff Chaos. Trump/Putin Breakup. Sen. Tillis Unleashed. Jeffrey Epstein's “Back.” Musk's New Party. With Philip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter, Allan Smith, Political reporter for NBC News and Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor and lead of the Washington Bureau for the Daily Mail Online. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rich is joined by Dr. Josh McConkey, Air Force Colonel and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, to break down the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) on healthcare and Medicaid, and whether Biden's doctor is hiding key health concerns. Social media influencer Douglas Mackey reacts to a major win—his 2016 election interference conviction overturned on appeal for what he says were just memes mocking Hillary Clinton. Plus, psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne explains how real healing happens through authentic therapy—and warns about AI's growing role in mental health and cognitive decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Dinesh celebrates the full vindication of Doug Mackey, who got thrown in prison as a result of posting a humorous social media meme about Hillary Clinton. Author and investigative journalist Miranda Devine joins Dinesh to explore whether justice--i.e.prosecution—might finally be coming to Brennan and Comey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson share personal stories of their musical journey from high school bands to living in Nashville, while also discussing the current Epstein theories and the ongoing interest from prominent MAGA influencers. The episode delves into the U.S. Department of Justice's handling of Epstein files, the challenges to transparency, conspiracy theories about chemtrails and geoengineering, and the Trump administration's block on EPA files. The hosts also touch on topics such as mass firings at federal agencies, the allocation of weapons to Ukraine, and updates on COVID vaccine approvals. A notable segment highlights the overturning of a conviction related to misleading pro-Hillary Clinton memes and ends on a lighter note with a discussion about the potential for Trump's administration to reshape the federal government. (00:00) Intro (00:41) Musical Backgrounds and Memories (02:21) Liberty and Politics (02:45) Epstein Theories and MAGA Influencers (04:30) DOJ and Epstein Files (09:00) Conspiracy Theories and Government Transparency (27:35) Government Conspiracy Theories (28:09) Defunding the Government (28:21) Current Events and News Highlights (28:59) US Weapons to Ukraine (31:35) Depleted Stockpiles and Conspiracy Theories (37:45) Meme Conviction Overturned (43:27) Supreme Court Backs Trump Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML cbdistillery.com Join the Fed Haters Club! joingml.com secure.thomasmassie.com/donate
‘Late Night with Seth Meyers' writer Jenny Hagel has spent the entirety of Donald Trump's political career writing and telling jokes that ride a precarious line between funny and offensive. But the difference between Hagel and Trump's anti-woke comic crowd is that she only ever targets her own demographic. In this episode, Hagel breaks down her and Amber Ruffin's long-running “Jokes Seth Can't Tell” segment, including how they got Hillary Clinton to join in after losing the 2016 election and why they are able to get away with outrageous punchlines that could get people with the wrong intentions canceled. She also discusses how ‘Late Night' has changed during the second Trump term, reveals some secrets behind Seth Meyers' popular “Day Drinking” bit, shares her reaction to NBC's decision to kill ‘The Amber Ruffin Show,' and teases her live comedy show ‘Jenny Hagel Gives Advice' in which she bolds tells audience members how to live their lives. Get tickets to see ‘Jenny Hagel Gives Advice' liveFollow Jenny Hagel on Instagram @jennyhagelFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela dive into the FBI and DOJ's newly released memo on Jeffrey Epstein. After combing through explicit material and over 10,000 images and videos, officials somehow concluded there's no client list, no credible blackmail, and no reason to charge anyone else. Problem solved, right? The crew isn't so sure — especially after reviewing 10+ hours of surveillance footage from Epstein's cell, complete with a suspicious glitch. They unpack the twisted logic of trafficking victims to nobody, the DOJ's laughable search tactics, Pam Bondi's “it was on my desk” moment, and Trump's visibly irritated reaction when the topic came up during a Cabinet meeting. From Clinton and Trump to the unnamed pilots, island staff, and missing JFK files, the team questions whether we'll ever see real accountability — or if this is just another cover-up dressed in official language. Then it's on to the bizarre new lawsuit against Diddy, in which allegations include ketamine, Biggie's old clothes, and a disturbing incident involving a shirt and zero shame. It's graphic, surreal, and somehow fits right into the week's theme of elite absurdity. Today's guests on "Normal World" are Mike Imbasciani and Derek Cahill. Sponsors Blue Chew As always, get your first month of BlueChew FREE. Just use promo code NORMAL at checkout at https://bluechew.com/ and pay $5 for shipping. That's it! Miracle Made Go to www.trymiracle.com/NORMAL and use the code NORMAL to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a fiery discussion, the hosts react to the unprecedented criminal referrals of former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. They detail how Brennan and Comey allegedly knew the Steele dossier was fabricated by Hillary Clinton's campaign but still used it to justify spying on Donald Trump's team and to mislead Congress and the public. Drawing parallels to Soviet-era intelligence corruption, the hosts condemn what they call felony-level perjury and illegal surveillance, contrasting the lack of accountability for powerful officials with everyday Americans punished for minor offenses. As media narratives prepare to paint Trump as a dictator for pursuing justice, the conversation underscores why many see this as a long-overdue reckoning.
In this episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold covers breaking news that the DOJ has launched criminal investigations into John Brennan and James Comey over misconduct tied to the Trump-Russia probe. Jon walks listeners through the timeline of how the Steele dossier was inserted into the Intelligence Community Assessment against analysts' objections and how Brennan briefed Obama on Hillary Clinton's plan to smear Trump as a Russian asset. He reflects on whether the Epstein memo was timed to distract from these criminal referrals and challenges the audience to think critically rather than fall into confirmation bias or hopium. The show also highlights the Supreme Court's 8-1 decision that cleared the way for Trump's mass federal layoffs, a story Jon predicts will have major long-term consequences. Other topics include USAID's quiet transfer of 11,000 virus samples to the Wuhan lab without safeguards, Linda Yaccarino's sudden resignation from X, media fearmongering over new copper tariffs, and an alleged episode where Trump threatened to bomb Moscow. Jon ends with banter about karaoke at the Deadwood meetup and a reminder not to trust any narrative blindly, especially when the timing feels too perfect.
In this episode, Burning Bright and Chris Paul dissect Michael Bay's 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, blending film critique with a deeper exploration of the narratives surrounding the 2012 attack. They examine how the movie subtly undermines the official story, portraying the CIA not as saviors but as the true antagonists, hoarding information, obstructing help, and prioritizing their own cover-up over American lives. The discussion explores whether Ambassador Chris Stevens' death was a tragic accident or a deliberate assassination to bury evidence of weapons transfers and clandestine deals. They break down inconsistencies in the narrative, like the tidy explanation for Stevens' cause of death, the dubious claims of resource shortages, and the suspiciously well-prepared mortars that struck the annex. Through thoughtful analysis, they argue that incompetence is often a convenient cover for malice, and they challenge listeners to follow the trail of contradictions to see where it leads. With references to Hillary Clinton's infamous “What difference at this point does it make?” remark and the CIA's “heroism” awards, this episode pushes past surface-level hero worship to question whether the real story was hidden in plain sight.
Full transcript Watch this interview on YouTube — "You have to blend innovation with empathy, and effectively combine data-driven insights and creative storytelling," says Lisa Caputo, the Chief Marketing, Communication and Customer Experience Officer at Travelers. "To me, that's a magic combination." And there's one more ingredient missing from the recipe, which Lisa has learned over a career spanning broadcast journalism, the White House, and corporate America: The willingness to stay curious and embrace change. Today on Building Better CMOs, she shares insights on transforming customer experience at Travelers, the four-legged stool of "Big M marketing," and the critical role of leadership in driving organizational change. She and MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart also discuss the value of measurement in demonstrating impact, what she learned from working for Bill & Hillary Clinton, and how to foster an environment of empathy. Correction: Travelers is 170 years old, not 161. This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm. Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app Subscribe on YouTube Rate & review the podcast Links: Lisa's LinkedIn Greg's LinkedIn
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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill reconnects with Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, to discuss The Big Beautiful Bill recently forced through Congress. They compare it to the fights around the passage of The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and highlight the legislative muscle required, including Vice President's critical tie-breaking votes. The bill, encompassing Medicaid cuts to border security, faced criticism for bypassing traditional processes. They delve into the political ramifications, with Republicans like Josh Hawley and Tom Tillis grappling with the bill's implications while nearly all Republicans caved to political pressure from Trump. The pod also addresses the bill's potential impact on the national deficit and how Democrats could leverage this in future elections. Additionally, the influence of figures like Elon Musk on the legislative process and Trump's ongoing impact on the Republican Party are examined.Today Bill highlights the work of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen now providing food to the people in the Texas Hill Country recovering from the flash flood disaster. More information at WCK.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guilty as Sin: Uncovering New Evidence of Corruption and How Hillary Clinton and the Democrats Derailed the FBI InvestigationAn exciting new book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Edward Klein! When FBI Director James Comey announced in July that Hillary Clinton would not be indicted for mishandling classified information, America was stunned.Had the scandal-happy Clintons escaped justice once again? Not so fast, says investigative reporter and bestselling author Ed Klein. There is far more behind Comey's shocking press conference than meets the eye -- and a minefield of email evidence between Hillary and the White House.In his astonishing new book, Klein uncovers the real story behind Hillary's email scandals and the dirty political games that have kept her one step ahead of the law - for now. Klein reveals what the FBI's team of 150+ investigators really found on Clinton's server. How Comey originally threatened to resign over White House attempts to intervene in the investigation, and his secret plan to go around the Justice Department if needed. How an unprecedented Congressional investigation during an election year is uncovering new shocking evidence of corruption on a level some would call treason. And what Bill and Hillary still have left in their bag of tricks in their desperate quest to get back into the Oval Office.https://amzn.to/44CAW8DThe Beauty Queen: Let No Deed Go UnpublishedFROM THE BOOK'S BACK COVER:My book's been a long time in the making. Factual, emotional, shocking, and not for the faint-of-heart, THE BEAUTY QUEEN is all this and more. As soon as my first-grade teacher, Sister Steven Maria, taught me to write, I began expressing myself with words. Through the years, I consistently documented my life through writing. You will quickly learn I don't believe in coincidences.My story is true; I've lived it all and NO—it isn't a bragging book. The Beauty Queen is a complicated adventure through the shame of incest, sexual abuse, dominance, and control; of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and a living death. But, never fear. There are many funny stories, personal photos and documents, a few naughty revelations, and more than enough "shock" to keep your attention.Consider my book a how-to book on surviving a life targeted by Hate, Jealousy, Bullying, Evil, and Intimidation. I consider my disclosures a tribute to me-- the Beauty Queen—who, even today, refuses to be a victim. My story is also about the “little girl in me.” She's my life-long friend—the one who never grew up, gave up, or, gave in.Some people will purchase my book based on THE CLINTON CHAPTERS. I had no plans to include the Clintons in my book until last year when I learned, once again, I was being followed, spied on, and threatened by Hillary's Henchmen. Flaunting her importance this election year, Hillary is using the same old "playbook" from the nineties to threaten me. Tired of Hillary's bullying, I expanded my book to include the Clintons. For the first time-ever, I expose the intimate details of my three month encounter with Bill Clinton. And, I reveal the exclusive revelations about Hillary---as told to me by Bill.I've endured Hillary's ugly harassment since 1992. Trust me; Hillary likes to play "dirty" so, I'm digging in the dirt to share each life-threatening moment she directed my way during the nineties. Best of all, I reveal the dirty details of my “run-in” with both Clintons and Madeline Albright---—in China.I invite you to read my story. You'll learn a multitude of truths about others but most of all about me, Sally Miller, the woman the media-- long ago--labeled: The Beauty Queen.https://amzn.to/4eJmRuSBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
GOP Caves to Trump on BBB. The Political Fallout. What's In the Bill? Musk Powerless. CBS Bends the Knee. More of That to Come. Mamdani Show A Way to Win. Trump Hawks Perfume. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Iron Workers Union. More information at Ironworkers.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week's episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast explores a topic rarely covered in the media: marriage fraud. Guest host Marguerite Telford, the Center's Director of Communications, sits down with Richard Lee, a former USCIS Immigration Officer and author, to discuss how sham marriages are orchestrated to gain a green card—and eventually citizenship—often then bringing extended family members through chain migration. They also examine how existing U.S. laws and loopholes make it easier for bad actors to exploit the system, in part, by sharing real-life stories.Key topics:What is marriage fraud? A marriage entered with the primary intention of securing immigration benefits—green cards, citizenship, and eventual chain migration.Types of marriage fraudSingle scheme marriage (friendship marriages)Single scheme one sided marriage (U.S. citizen used and defrauded)Arranged marriage (a paid broker is used and includes fraud rings)Cases of marriage fraudThe Numbers: Rich Lee draws on his USCIS experience in Atlanta, where he uncovered approximately 3,000 marriage-fraud cases over three years, primarily involving immigrant communities common to the region – the two most common foreign nationals involved were from Nigeria and Ghana.Where do brokers find the U.S. citizens to exploit?Lee discusses how homeless people are preyed upon.VAWA fraudAliens exploit the Violence Against Women Act, a federal law that provides protection for victims of domestic violence. The law provides an easy pathway to a green card due to a huge bias towards the alien, who can claim abuse and then self-petition for a green card, all without any in-person interview. This claim of abuse often takes place without the alleged abuser's knowledge. No evidence or information can be taken from the alleged abuser or his family.Telford questions whether it would be a good idea to amend the law so abuse can be contested – maybe adding an adversarial proceeding before an immigration judge.Lee believes that VAWA cases should be taken away from the Vermont Service Center.Lee also believes that in-person interviews should be required to safeguard against fraudulent misuse.USCIS cultureLee explains that he experienced a shift in the agency's culture during his time as an immigration officer. USCIS is now focused almost exclusively on serving immigrants with little support provided to U.S. citizens.Victims are encouraged to report fraud on the ICE tipline:1-866-DHS-2-ICE or ICE.gov/tiplineHostMarguerite Telford is the Director of Communications at the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestRichard Lee is a former USCIS Immigration Officer and author.RelatedAfter the Border: 42 Eye-Opening, Shocking, Crazy, Happy & Fun Stories from a Retired U.S. Immigration OfficerIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Candidate Trump in 2015 campaign speech.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".
Posted directly outside President Clinton's Oval Office, former Secret Service uniformed officer Gary Byrne reveals what he observed of Hillary Clinton's character and the culture inside the White House while protecting the first family in Crisis of Character, the most anticipated book of the 2016 electionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill Press speaks with Gwen Young, the CEO of the Women Business Collaborative, about the significance of Lilly Ledbetter's fight for equal pay and the subsequent legislation that followed. They discuss the 2009 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, its impact on raising awareness about pay equity, and how companies and states have responded to the legislation. They also explore the broader issues of gender equity in various fields, including technology, STEM, and the military. The conversation extends to the importance of women in leadership roles and the barriers that still exist for women, especially women of color. Gwen Young emphasizes the collaborative efforts required to achieve equal position, pay, and power for women in the business world.Bill highlights the Gwen Young's work at the Women Business Collaborative. More information at WBCollaborative.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' opens today, Hillary Clinton wants Trump supporters to go to jail for their comments, what's keeping younger Americans from going on vacation, Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the stabbings of Idaho students, the scariest roommate story this year, and a fishbone pierces through a Thai woman's neck while she's eating...
This Day in Legal History: Abraham Lincoln Passes First Income TaxOn July 1, 1862, amid the mounting costs of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the nation's first true federal income tax under the Tax Act of 1862. This legislation imposed a 3% tax on annual incomes over $600 and a 5% tax on incomes exceeding $10,000—significant thresholds at the time. The tax was part of a broader revenue strategy that included an expansion of excise taxes and the creation of the Internal Revenue Office, the predecessor to today's IRS. It marked a pivotal moment in U.S. legal history, as the federal government, for the first time, claimed broad authority to directly tax personal income.Though innovative, compliance with the law was inconsistent, reflecting both limited administrative capacity and public resistance. The tax was designed to be progressive and temporary, aimed solely at funding the Union war effort. After the Civil War, political pressure mounted against its continuation, and public sentiment shifted toward limiting federal power in peacetime.The law remained controversial until it was effectively struck down decades later. In 1895, the Supreme Court ruled in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. that a similar federal income tax law was unconstitutional, declaring it a "direct tax" not properly apportioned among the states. This decision undermined the legal foundation of the 1862 tax, though it had long since lapsed. It wasn't until the ratification of the 16th Amendment in 1913 that a permanent federal income tax regime was constitutionally authorized.The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued several rulings that significantly reduced federal environmental protections, continuing a broader judicial trend. In one of the most consequential decisions, the Court curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This 8-0 ruling allows federal agencies to narrow the scope of environmental reviews, excluding indirect and future project impacts, which could expedite infrastructure projects like a proposed crude oil railway in Utah. Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that courts must defer to agency discretion in such matters, reinforcing agency authority but limiting public scrutiny.The Court also restricted EPA powers under the Clean Water Act in a 5-4 decision concerning a wastewater permit for San Francisco. The majority found the EPA's water quality requirements too vague, weakening enforcement capabilities and potentially harming water quality in affected areas. This decision strips the agency of a key tool used to maintain federally regulated waters' safety.Additionally, the justices allowed fuel producers to challenge California's stringent vehicle emissions standards in a 7-2 ruling, broadening legal standing for businesses in environmental litigation. These moves collectively signal a judicial shift favoring regulatory leniency and business interests over expansive environmental oversight.US Supreme Court dealt blows to EPA and environmental protections | ReutersFollowing a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits nationwide injunctions, two federal judges are expediting legal challenges to President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. The order, which takes effect July 27, denies automatic U.S. citizenship to children born on U.S. soil unless at least one parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident. During hearings in Maryland and New Hampshire, a Department of Justice lawyer confirmed that no deportations of affected children will occur before the order becomes active.Judges Deborah Boardman and Joseph LaPlante demanded written assurances from the government, and plaintiffs in both cases—immigrant rights advocates and pregnant non-citizens—pushed for immediate class-wide relief due to fears surrounding their children's legal status. The Supreme Court's ruling last Friday did not validate Trump's policy but did restrict judges from issuing broad injunctions that halt federal policies for the entire country, unless done through class action lawsuits. Justice Amy Coney Barrett's opinion suggested that class actions remain a viable path to broader judicial relief.Trump's administration argues that the 14th Amendment does not guarantee birthright citizenship, a position rejected by many lower courts. The Maryland judge scheduled a ruling after July 9, while a hearing in the New Hampshire case is set for July 10.Trump lawyer says no immediate deportations under birthright citizenship order, as judges to decide on challenges | ReutersThe Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's decision that struck down an executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie, known for its past representation of Hillary Clinton and Democratic interests. The appeal, filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, follows a May ruling by Judge Beryl Howell that permanently blocked the order, which aimed to bar Perkins Coie's clients from federal contracts and restrict the firm's attorneys from accessing federal buildings.Judge Howell condemned the order as an abuse of presidential power meant to punish political adversaries, stating that using government authority to settle personal scores is not a lawful use of executive power. Similar executive orders against three other law firms—WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey—were also struck down by different judges in Washington. The Justice Department has not yet appealed those rulings.Perkins Coie, along with the other firms, argued that the orders violated constitutional rights, including free speech, and were designed to intimidate attorneys from representing clients disfavored by Trump. The firm expressed confidence in presenting its case to the appeals court. Meanwhile, nine other firms have reportedly settled with the administration, offering nearly $1 billion in pro bono work and other terms to avoid being targeted.Trump administration appeals blocking of executive order against law firm Perkins Coie | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week argues that the explosive growth of tax breaks for data centers—driven by the demands of artificial intelligence—is creating unsustainable losses for state budgets. While these facilities are essential for powering AI models, states are racing to hand out subsidies with little oversight or accountability. I point out that what began as modest tech incentives have ballooned into open-ended giveaways, with Texas' projected tax losses surpassing $1 billion and Virginia now dedicating nearly half of its economic development incentives to data centers.I argue that states should not abandon data center investment but must start demanding more in return. That means linking tax breaks to responsible energy use, such as locating facilities near stranded renewable power or requiring dry cooling and on-site energy storage. These measures would mitigate the strain on local water and power systems, especially since AI data centers use far more energy than traditional ones and often during peak demand hours.The current model rewards scale rather than innovation or job creation, essentially turning data center exemptions into bottomless credits for big tech firms. Many states don't even track the actual cost of these subsidies, creating a feedback loop of growing losses and minimal scrutiny. I call for stronger transparency and for aligning data center growth with public interests—especially as AI infrastructure becomes embedded in state economies. Without intervention, we risk reinforcing outdated, inefficient policy frameworks just as computing becomes more powerful and energy-intensive.AI Boom Should Prompt States to Rein in Data Center Tax Losses 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
AOC is under fire once again—this time for fabricating details of her so-called “Bronx upbringing.” Meanwhile, BOTH Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hillary Clinton are raising eyebrows with calls that could cripple the First Amendment. Plus: Donald Trump pushes back—calling for CNN and The New York Times to reveal their sources. Justice Amy Coney Barrett humbles Ketanji Brown Jackson in a scathing rebuke. And, Michelle Obama stirs controversy with shocking comments about women and childbirth in her new podcast. Join Trish Regan LIVE as she breaks it all down!
Just in time for Hillary Clinton's 2008 Presidential campaign comes Kathleen Willey's explosive new book that details how her life was changed - and nearly destroyed - by Bill and Hillary Clinton. Target contains never-before-released details of the intimidation campaign launched to silence Kathleen...one way or the other. It provides new insight not just into the death of Kathleen's husband -- on the same day that Bill Clinton assaulted Kathleen in the Oval Office - but into Bill's sexual addiction and Hillary's compulsive enabling, a dangerous combination when partnered with the power of the presidency. Willey makes a persuasive case that Hillary should NOT be returned to the White House in ANY capacity. And, as evidence that the Clintons haven t changed, the terror and harassment continue. Over 2007's Labor Day weekend, Kathleen's home was burglarized. Instead of taking jewelry or computers, the thief took the manuscript for Target, with its explosive revelations that could damage Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. It was a break-in all too reminiscent of an incident 10 years ago in which Kathleen was threatened by a stranger just two days before she was to testify against President Clinton in the Paula Jones sexual harassment case. It's déjà vu all over again -- and time to stop the Clinton machine once and for all.https://amzn.to/4k93dcxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Iran Raid Confusion. Intelligence Chaos. MAGA Schism. Impeach Trump Vote Fails. Big Beautiful Mess. Supreme Court Harms Women. NYC Mayor's Race Earthquake. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter at HuffPost, Amanda Becker, covering Politics and People for 19th News and author of the book, You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America and Hunter Walker, Investigative Reporter at Talking Points Memo and author of the book, The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this explosive episode, CannCon and Alpha Warrior are joined by Nick Noe for a deep, unflinching look at some of the most controversial operations of the modern era. Nick walks through the tangled web connecting Osama bin Laden, Extortion 17, and the Benghazi attacks, explaining Alan Howell Parrot's extensive evidence that bin Laden was sheltered in Iran and that the infamous SEAL Team 6 raid was a staged trophy kill. The trio dives into the CIA's covert Safari Club, secret payouts, and weapons trafficking under Hillary Clinton, including the flow of Stinger missiles through Benghazi that were later used to shoot down American helicopters. They also break down how black budgets and stay-behind networks shaped regime change from Iran to Ukraine, and why General Dan “Raisin” Kane's sudden rise to power signals a larger military restructuring. With stories of vanishing witnesses, threats against whistleblowers, and decades of hidden crimes, this episode is a marathon of classified history, raw frustration, and a call to expose it all.
Mike Berland joins the show! He's an author and political pollster! He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, he's worked with Michael Bloomberg, he's worked with Hilary Clinton. You can get his new book TODAY! It's called Not About Golf: The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game! (25:45) The Mets are in a bad place right now. Losing games. Losing division leads. Pitchers can't pitch. Hitters can't hit. All around bad. (34:20) The WNBA players are trying to make a statement. The CBA is ending. Negotiations are here. (44:50) The Reds DFA'd a player they just gave big money to. Not ideal. But what the team's president said is interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike Berland joins the show! He's an author and political pollster! He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, he's worked with Michael Bloomberg, he's worked with Hilary Clinton. You can get his new book TODAY! It's called Not About Golf: The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game! (25:45) The Mets are in a bad place right now. Losing games. Losing division leads. Pitchers can't pitch. Hitters can't hit. All around bad. (34:20) The WNBA players are trying to make a statement. The CBA is ending. Negotiations are here. (44:50) The Reds DFA'd a player they just gave big money to. Not ideal. But what the team's president said is interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill discusses the alarming cuts to medical and scientific research imposed by the Trump administration. Over 1,300 NIH research grants and over 150 clinical trials, including those on critical diseases like HIV, cancer, and chronic diseases, have been canceled or delayed. Colette Delawalla, founder of Stand Up for Science, talks about the detrimental impact of these cuts on the U.S.'s global leadership in science and the brain drain of scientists to other countries. Additionally, data reporter Irena Hwang from The New York Times provides insight into the extent and reasons behind these cuts, revealing that keywords linked to DEI initiatives were a significant factor in the grant cancellations. The episode highlights the far-reaching consequences for public health and scientific progress. Gift Link to the New York Times article: bit.ly/44pTQk6Today Bill highlights the work of Collette Delawalla's Stand up for Science organization. More information at StandupforScience.net.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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