Podcast appearances and mentions of Chuck Schumer

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about CNN's Harry Enten sharing new polling data that should scare the Democratic establishment and Chuck Schumer as more incumbent Democrats face potential losses in their primaries to Democratic Socialists; CNN's Van Jones going viral for sounding the alarm about crazy Hamas-supporting Democratic Socialist radicals like Darializa Avila Chevalier taking over the Democratic Party; Nate Friedman breaking down the exact pitch that the Democratic Socialists are using to recruit young DSA members; Scott Jennings losing his cool when CNN's Sara Sidner tried to blame Andrew Arrabaca's anti-ICE incendiary device attack at a New York City federal immigration court on the tactics of ICE; new data showing how many excess deaths in Africa have resulted from Elon Musk's DOGE cuts to USAID and U.S. foreign aid; Zohran Mamdani doubling down on his plan to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu to hand him over to the International Criminal Court if he enters New York City; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get ten dollars when you trade ten or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory Plaud- Stay informed without drowning in content. Plaud helps turn long interviews, podcasts, and discussions into searchable notes and summaries in seconds. Use code RUBIN for up to 20% OFF Go to: https://Plaud.ai/rubin Prolon- Prolon's Fasting Mimicking Diet is a revolutionary, plant-based nutrition program that nourishes the body while keeping it in a fasting state. Prolon is offering 15% off plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to the 5-Day Program. Go to: http://ProlonLife.com/DAVE

The fellas break down AOC's insane fake accents on the campaign trail, the Democratic Socialists' growing influence, the latest chaos in the Maine Senate race, and the voter ID debate. Plus, sit down with Sen. Bill Hagerty for an inside look at Iran, the midterms, and the future of the Republican agenda. #aoc #Senatedemocrats #congress #Iran #MAGA00:03:25 AOC's Campaign Trail Code-Switching Under Fire 00:09:25 AOC Targets the Filibuster and the U.S. Senate 00:13:41 Why Democratic Socialists Want to Abolish the Senate 00:18:46 The 'Global South' Agenda and the Democratic Party's Shift 00:27:08 Maine Democrats' Search for a Graham Platner Replacement Goes Off the Rails 00:38:34 Olive Garden's Pasta Pass Sparks a Voter ID Debate 00:42:07 Mark Warner Stumbles on Voter ID 00:55:29 Senator Bill Hagerty on Iran, Trump, and America's Next Move 01:05:06 Can Republicans Hold the House and Senate in the Midterms? 01:11:59 Chuck Schumer, Government Shutdowns, and the Democrats' Strategy 01:21:13 Senator Hagerty's Final Take on Iran and the 2026 Election Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Schumer makes an appearance on the show and is it rude to ask for your kidney?

This week: a Columbus cop accidentally shoots his own partner trying to hit a charging dog, TikTok turns a nationwide parasite outbreak into a "diet trend," Chuck Schumer may or may not have ripped one on the Senate floor, Tulsi Gabbard's brother faces disturbing charges in Hawaii, the JPMorgan "sex slave" lawsuit heads to federal court, a Charlie Kirk statue is coming to Times Square, Boosie Badazz wants his pardon money back, Hilton fires an employee over a racist DM to a WNBA star, a Canadian woman ends up in ICE custody after a Jersey Shore altercation, a Florida mom chains her daughter to a fence, a naked man rides a train through Colorado, a cockroach crashes a live newscast, a Milwaukee nurse gets tied to viral pro-Iran propaganda videos, and two Florida school principals get arrested for DUI hours apart in the same Jeep. All that and more on this week's episode. #news #truecrime #weirdnews #viral #podcast

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Bill Maher telling ABC News' Jonathan Karl why the cowardly leadership of the Democratic Party by people like Chuck Schumer is allowing Zohran Mamdani's brand of Democratic socialism to take over the party and proving that it may be time for him to vote for a Republican; Zohran Mamdani telling the New York Times' Lulu Garcia-Navarro why fearmongering against socialism won't stop its growth in the United States; "Financial Audit's" Caleb Hammer teaching a young financially illiterate Gen Z woman how little she knows about minimum wage and what Americans actually earn; CNN's Jake Tapper confronting Democratic Socialist Abdul El-Sayed about his unwillingness to offend supporters of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death during the Iran War; DSA Co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo's awkward interview with Fox News' Martha MacCallum, where she grilled him on his most nonsensical socialist positions and his family's history of being involved with Shining Path in Peru and their immigration to the United States to avoid capitalism; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt getting the White House press corps to go completely silent after hearing the latest data on the amount of illegal border crossings at the southern border; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Ethos - Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 6/1/2025. Get your free quote now at: https://ethos.com/rubin Shopify - Turn your big business idea into money with Shopify on your side. Go to Shopify and sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Go to: http://shopify.com/rubin

Tampa Bay, Florida and the world at large, we're back. This week, Happy Birthday, Tampa you old biatch! Jokes are just real life now and it turns out Taco Bell may be responsible for the Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak so if you eat there you might get explosive diarrhea. Later, a co-worker opens up to Anna and tells his deepest and darkest secrets. Howard Stern is BACK on SiriusXM...for one day a week and we wrap it up with Chuck Schumer's huge fart. Hear that on the Substack. Sign up for free to sign up.We will be back live on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.comWe do an extra half hour on our Substack that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it's free to join.Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at thehomemadebroadcast@gmail.comLINKS: https://linktr.ee/hmbradioThe #HMB airs Sunday's on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday's at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”.

The speech matters less for its facts than for its signal. Hawk reads it as telegraphing that this administration will not accept the results of the midterms, and he puts it alongside the rest of the week: Jay Clayton declining to say who won in 2020, Todd Blanche testifying the president may direct prosecutions of his enemies, and Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller announcing an expansion of groups designated as domestic terrorists under National Security Presidential Memorandum 7. His practical warning is about conspiracy charges, using a Texas ICE protest case where one participant reportedly received 30 years, and how one person's actions can be attributed to an entire group. He lays out the real timeline, the eight to ten weeks between Election Day and January when the new Congress is sworn in, notes Trump has lost roughly 15 election cases this year including before his own appointees, and asks where Democratic leadership is. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refusing to answer questions about allegations involving Senator Ruben Gallego and relationships with Democratic House staffers as the Arizona Democrat faces renewed scrutiny despite a dismissed Senate Ethics Committee investigation; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending a FIFA World Cup watch party with inmates inside Rikers Island while federal monitors continue warning about violence, unconstitutional conditions, and security failures at the notorious jail; and Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivering a speech condemning communism, far-left political violence, Antifa, and political extremism while calling for a renewed focus on counterterrorism and the defense of Western civilization; and much more.

The fellas break down Chuck Schumer's rough week, Ruben Gallego's latest scandal and the rise of the DSA. PLUS, a new game, DSA vs. Osama Bin Laden? More Fun Time Friday featuring Taco Bell, bears, bizarre headlines, and more. #schumer #gallego #tacobell #RuthlessPodcast 00:06:24 Chuck Schumer's Viral Senate Floor Mishap 00:09:13 New Allegations Surround Sen. Ruben Gallego 00:17:21 Haley Stevens' Awkward Campaign Pitch Falls Flat 00:21:28 DSA vs. Osama bin Laden: Can You Tell the Difference? 00:32:00 What Bin Laden Understood About American Politics 00:37:06 Taco Bell Parasite Outbreak Sparks Hilarious Debate 00:44:03 Florida Woman Receives Bizarre License Plate 00:47:17 Golf Club Heist by a Black Bear 00:51:35 Vegas Woman Marries 14 Men to Fund Gambling Habit 00:57:54 Michelle Obama Says the Media Focused on Her Appearance 01:04:33 Question of the Day: Submit Your Best DSA vs. UBL Quote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN's Harry Enten joins Steve, Charlie and James to put a little pizzazz on polling data. The gang covers a great deal of ground: the DSA insurgency, a couple of key midterm races, economic pessimism, public suspicion about polling, and some of the forces behind American polarization. But it ain't all bad! Stay tuned til the end to find out about Harry's famous Uncle Neil and a story of inspiration from unlikely places. Plus, our trio debates the merits of Trump's election integrity speech, turns over a few cultural touchstones, and makes an announcement about Ricochet 5.0.Sound from this week's open: President Trump implies foul play at hand in California's recent elections in his prime-time address, and Chuck Schumer commends the legacy of Lindsey Graham on the Senate Floor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support.

Getting injured by your kids. 'Funnel Runners' tornado game. Job application questions. Jordan fight at 'Evanescence' concert. Chuck Schumer farts on Senate floor. Flock cams and concerns. New videos. This week in disasters.  VIDEO EPISODE on  YOUTUBE  www.youtube.com/@itseriknagel AUDIO EPISODE: IHeartRadio | Apple | Spotify Socials: @itseriknagel

The battle for the Republic is reaching its absolute boiling point!

The countdown to save our elections has officially begun!

Chief and Lucious examine a variety of sports media clips, including a roast of Jake Paul at the ESPYs and Paul's desire to fight The Rock. They also discuss Allen Iverson's Georgetown walk-on mentor, Dean Berry, and an awkward Senate floor moment for Chuck Schumer before debating controversial throwback clips from Mark Jackson and Al Michaels concerning Savannah James and Bill Parcells. 01:22 - ESPYs And Jake Paul 05:06 - Iverson And Chuck Schumer 10:20 - Controversial Throwback Clips

Much to Zach's chagrin but Jack's delightful, this installment of Hardly Focused stinks! Literally. People are panicking over the "diarrhea parasite," and it seems that Taco Bell's lettuce is to blame. Take Dr. Drew's advice, and don't worry about it! Also discussed in this episode: Canada is on fire, and it's turning Boston's skies yellow. Jack prefers gaming in 4K quality mode over 60 FPS performance mode. The "Capitol Hill gas leak," courtesy of Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer's ass. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brief thoughts about returning to open mic-Recaps of last week's TNA Smackdown, AEW Collision, this week's Raw AEW Dynamite and NXT-going into my mind state going back to comedy after a month hiatus, and not knowing if it will be the same post melt down-not writing my irrational thoughts down for several days-Forest fires in Canada and how the air quality looked so yellow it gave me a Tony Soprano level trigger of one of my most infamous 2011 dreams-comments about me going aggressive over women cogs in media when Ive literally risked my life going at top level men in the game so limited identity politics won't work on me especially if pick me's in media are auditioning to be Mar A Lago bimbos online political fandom mad at me for calling propagandists that normalized Platner-How todays personalities want to be Howard Stern but all they are is Ralph Cirella-Alt media personalities are uncharismatic-every cog in the game being initiated-every delegation adding to the divide-how I want to be a spirit-country vs country aesthetic-glorified thots-AIPAC funding both sides of discourse-grifting off genocide-glad Im not sought after-Taking advantage of ppl spying journal entries-embracing irrational thoughts-not needing to please ppl to have a social life if it reminds of the past-regretting going back on IG-suspecting everyone lies-blind fandom-Howard and Vince similarities-not knowing half of the staffers released by Stern Show-Me doing more consistent broadcasting than Howard-being black balled-being punished by the hive mind-how being into women gives them the upper hand-Hollywood always being conservative and funding the internet discourse-looking at all the angles of potential scenarios-regressive behavior-Trolls-Dreams-Jay Z Concert discourse-the beef in hip hop and where it is going-Chuck Schumer farting- Ebro Rosenberg-Music from last week-DSOTR TNA Episode 3-power slap-Conor McGregor-wrestling conspiracies-CM Punk discourse Mia Yim/Keith Lee-Meltzer Mercedes-Lindsey Graham dead-Is Mitch McConnell alive-Streamers not main character ready and won't take accountability-ICE-the fake libs deny Bill Clinton is a creep-the fake libs and left uplifted Hunter Biden only for him to hang out w Nick Fuentes Gimmicked elections-Boosie Trump-dumbing down Joe Rogan-Iran war-fake martyr politicians-gender affirming care-Israel aid-Fetterman against democrats

Chuck Schumer let one rip in Congress, Prince Harry embarrasses himself, Eminem's ex hospitalized, Al Sharpton on Nolan Wells' death, Alec Baldwin eulogy for Sam Neill, Steve Yzerman demoted, a new Bonerline, sad Maz, and Jim's Picks: Baseball songs. Argentina wins in another comeback. The World Cup ends Sunday. Is Mitch McConnell really alive? Noah Wells Update: Al Sharpton schools TMZ. Alec Baldwin makes Sam Neill's death all about himself. We watch the video of Matt Miller's crash that caused him to lose his arm. Bentley had a stroke and forgets a discussion from an hour earlier. Chuck Schumer farted... or sharted. Akaash Singh is back in the news. Wonder what his financial situation looks like now? People were pissed at Patti LaBelle for "making the anthem her own." Brand new Bonerline...Bentley takes a pounding again. And no, not like that. Not literally. More soccer talk. Messi bathes Yamal...Again! Kim Mathers is a disaster. Prince Harry makes a fool of himself on the Joe Marler Podcast. We got Tom Mazawey on Zoom because our phone sucks, but his internet sucks too. Steve Yzerman is out of GM of the Red Wings. Maz loved the HR Derby, but didn't love the All Star Game. Maz loves Lionel Messi. See ya! Have you seen Tom Cruise's newest movie trailer? Good or bad? Alix Earle is trying to supplant Sydney Sweeney as the "it" girl. Sorry. Not gonna happen. Jim's Pick: Top 10 "Baseball" Songs Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Prefer to listen? Play the latest episode below. Episode Summary Wednesday's show is a real sampler platter of beautiful American rot: autistic train ecstasy, woodland white-pride poetry, a fat-fetish social network full of horny weirdos, a military asshole-blister crisis, Chuck Schumer possibly farting on C-SPAN, and a Florida woman accidentally rolling around with a license […] The post Blueberry Fetish And The Fat Feeder Fans first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

DIVIDE COLOR CONQUER  - 07.15.2026 - #958 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #958 - 07.15.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable   This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Sir Marty B, Rebecca T, Jonathan M, Cage Rattler Coffee, Monica, Dame Tinfoilhat, Sir Casey the Shield Knight   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   SIR IKE MEGA BOX GIVEAWAY - Rating/Review, screenshot, send to Sir Ike CanaryCrySupplyDrop@gmail.com   WW3 9:49 CLIP: Pete Hegseth on High-T Dept of war Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members (The Hill)   EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 39:23   SEWER SURVEILLANCE/TOILETS 1:04:44 CLIP: Chuck Shumer Fart on camera (x) → Chuck Schumer appears to let loose huge fart on Senate floor (NY Post) The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much Bigger (Wired)   SATANIST/RACE WARS 1:28:53 'We're Fighting Satan': The War to Save Bees From a Hornet Invasion (NY Times) CLIP: Man starts race war to defeat hornets (x)   PRODUCERS 1:52:50 END 1:56:40

Mark dives into Jay Clayton's Senate hearing yesterday after being picked by Trump for national intelligence. He faced a tough grilling from Democrats about the 2020 election, underscoring how sharply divided things still are. Chuck Schumer's recent speech is going viral for an interesting reason! President Trump isn't backing down from attacking Iran; he says that if Iran doesn't make a deal, they'll have nothing left. Mark takes your calls!  Mark takes a look at SpaceX's up-and-down stock performance lately. He talks about the new Democratic Socialists of America platform, calling out some of its more extreme ideas. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is involved, and Mark breaks down what the platform could mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark dives into Jay Clayton's Senate hearing yesterday after being picked by Trump for national intelligence. He faced a tough grilling from Democrats about the 2020 election, underscoring how sharply divided things still are. Chuck Schumer's recent speech is going viral for an interesting reason! President Trump isn't backing down from attacking Iran; he says that if Iran doesn't make a deal, they'll have nothing left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark dives into Jay Clayton's Senate hearing yesterday after being picked by Trump for national intelligence. He faced a tough grilling from Democrats about the 2020 election, underscoring how sharply divided things still are. Chuck Schumer's recent speech is going viral for an interesting reason! President Trump isn't backing down from attacking Iran; he says that if Iran doesn't make a deal, they'll have nothing left. Mark takes a look at SpaceX's up-and-down stock performance lately. He talks about the new Democratic Socialists of America platform, calling out some of its more extreme ideas. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is involved, and Mark breaks down what the platform could mean. President Trump is set to speak tonight, focusing on his belief that the 2020 election was stolen and possibly raising the idea that foreign countries were involved. News 12 just had major layoffs as of yesterday. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith could be in serious legal trouble for reportedly obtaining text messages from 44 members of Congress, along with several Trump allies, advocates, and Republican Party figures. There's even talk that he could face a perjury charge. GOP candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman may face an uphill battle against Governor Hochul, especially with the big money and donations backing her. Mark shares reasons why Blakeman might be short on campaign funds. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy and Mark talk about a dinner they attended earlier this week with writer Mark Malkoff, who authored a book on Johnny Carson. Jimmy reflects on how remembering Carson makes him think about his own path as a media host and comedian. The Rolling Stones are still looking sharp for their age, and Mick Jagger recently said he doesn't think Bruce Springsteen should bring politics into his concerts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Day two of the Canadian wildfire smoke messing up our summer. Nancy gets a new plate & her retirement community welcomes her new nickname, SQZ A55. No one is more qualified to judge Chuck Schumer’s alleged fart than this show. Tommy swings by from Burnout Nationals & so much more on a Thursdee!

MIke and Mark preview the Trump speech and whether he will assert Chinese meddling in the 2020 election, they trade thoughts on how to best answer questions about the doubts over that result, and then, of course, it's time to hear Chuck Schumer fart on the Senate floor. ------ M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Mark discuss Chuck Schumer's embarassing moment in the US Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MIke and Mark preview the Trump speech and whether he will assert Chinese meddling in the 2020 election, they trade thoughts on how to best answer questions about the doubts over that result, and then, of course, it's time to hear Chuck Schumer fart on the Senate floor. ------ M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Marc Cox Morning Show blends hard-hitting commentary with local accountability and a little fun. Marc and Kim tear into Congresswoman Summer Lee's defense of race-based medicine, break down the controversial downgrading of charges against the man accused of brutally beating officer TJ Brown, and welcome sports anchor Tom Ackerman to discuss his DC trip lobbying for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act — a public safety fight with President Trump's personal backing. The hour wraps with lighter fare in In Other News, including Chuck Schumer's hot mic mishap and a viral cockroach moment. Faith, family, freedom, and a little humor along the way — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DEI #SummerLee #TJBrown #TomAckerman #AMRadio #InOtherNews #StLouisRadio #ConservativeTalk #PublicSafety Hour 2 Guest List: Tom Ackerman — Sports anchor discussing Cardinals fan backlash and his DC lobbying trip for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

The biggest lie in politics is that the Democrats just discovered Socialism, JD Vance goes on Joe Rogan to talk socialism, Chris Cuomo coins a new name for illegals, Chuck Schumer caught on hot mic, and Joe Biden has a new book. Plus, it's official: Democrats do not care about fraud.

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Today's show: Tug and Los discuss Atlanta's successful run as a World Cup host city and preview President Trump's address to the nation. The guys break down why Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock appear to be getting ahead of the president's remarks, examine a new Trump initiative that would allow veterans to automatically qualify for commercial driver's licenses, and react to Evan Barker's take on why Democrats can't pivot away from the issues dominating today's political landscape. Plus, Dr. Ben Carson joins the conversation on the future of America, and The Honest Car Guy, Tom Mitchell, stops by the show. On today's show:• A former Marine's alarming comments about President Trump spark outrage• Why ICE traffic stops are necessary and safer for federal agents• Was the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt an inside job? Corey Comperatore's widow weighs in• Why Republicans should seize on Democrats' latest messaging in campaign ads• Chuck Schumer's viral moment you have to hear to believe• The most ridiculous story you'll hear this weekAtlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe talks about plenty of good news, Chuck Schumer losing control of his party, The View's stand against "DEI," Biden's new book, the big confirmation hearings, how to be safe around ICE, J.D. Vance's media masterclass, and plenty more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #187 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:18: Abdul & Prop Tax; Michigan AccentLOL's Pat Johnston is befuddled by Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed brought-up the idea of eliminating the property taxes for senior citizens. Pat's also befuddled by the accent of the other Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. But then, people don't think Pat's got a real Michigan accent either, so... 16:19: 43:00: Ben Ambrose InterviewDemocratic candidate for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District, Ben Ambrose, talks with Pat about his campaign to defeat incumbent MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar. They talk about his life story living in Oceana County, enlisting and serving in the Marine Corps, and then how he was personally affected by the Trump Regime's DOGE. They also cover Mr. Ambrose's economic and education ideas, as well as his thoughts on data centers, immigration, John Moolenaar's devotion to the donor class, and how he's running on a "people representing people" campaign. Visit Ben Ambrose's campaign: https://ambrose4congress.com/Donate to Ben Ambrose's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/benjamin-ambrose-243:01-52:32: Last Call-Stevens DisasterIn the "Last Call," Pat covers some baffling attacks by the Haley Stevens campaign against Abdul El-Sayed while AIPAC continues to pour millions into the race on behalf of Stevens. 52:33-54:53: EndingVote on this week's poll if you approve of Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Program aims to eliminate $700M in medical debt for Wayne County residents." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed overstates claim he erased $700M in medical debt." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Stevens or El-Sayed? Latest polls show who leads in US Senate primary." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Michigan House passes property tax cut bills, holds off on tax increases to fill budget hole." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio "US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants." By Al Jezeerra  "Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask." By Jordyn Harmani & Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan #podcast #progressive #politics #Michigan #Democrats #WorkingClass #EpsteinClass #BenAmbrose #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #JohnMoolenaar #WealthInequality #Israel #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #datacenters #Education #Economy #MidMichigan #ICE #DetentionCamp #GeoGroup #Affordability #Unions #Farmers #Election #MedicareForAll #AIPAC #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #BigTech #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

MIke and Mark preview the Trump speech and whether he will assert Chinese meddling in the 2020 election, they trade thoughts on how to best answer questions about the doubts over that result, and then, of course, it's time to hear Chuck Schumer fart on the Senate floor. ------ M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howie opens the show discussing Chuck Schumer, who appears to have passed gas while on the Senate floor. Then, Howie discusses the latest attacks on Iran and Silver Dave of Local Silver Mint joins the show to give Howie and the audience an update on the metals market.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-Rob shares behind-the-scenes stories from his first week broadcasting inside Newsmax's Washington studios, joking about handing Dr. Oz a "Don't Catch the Stupid" T-shirt while rubbing elbows with Mark Meadows, Rick Santorum and Nick Shirley without losing his "wide-eyed kid from Iowa" perspective.  -Chuck Schumer becomes the unexpected star of the show after an alleged hot-mic "Capitol Hill toot," prompting Rob to conduct a full-blown forensic audio investigation worthy of a crime lab— and far less dignified. -China expert Gordon Chang warns that America's growing socialist movement mirrors tactics used by communist regimes, discusses China's influence on U.S. politics, explains the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of Christians, and details why China's slowing economy could signal deeper trouble for Beijing. -Rob unloads on the Democratic Socialists of America, comparing their platform to a declaration of war against the Constitution while insisting America's "hillbillies, homeboys and Hebrews" aren't about to surrender the country without a fight. Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie recounts the change. Duji is in 20 different group chats. Charlie was in his backyard when he heard someone yell. Using ChatGPT to count money. People believe Senator Chuck Schumer passed gas on the Senate floor. Police stop Governor Joe Lambardo and let him go without receiving a warning or a ticket.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duji listens to Rover and loses money. JLR does exactly what Rover asked him not to do. A student's scholarship was revoked after he did not return to school. Dash cam footage has been released of the car crash that ESPN analyst Matt Miller was involved in that led to him having an arm amputated. Daylight saving time. JLR counts the money JD sent in to pay his debt. Krystle found the phone she lost. Charlie recounts the change. Duji is in 20 different group chats. Charlie was in his backyard when he heard someone yell. Using ChatGPT to count money. People believe Senator Chuck Schumer passed gas on the Senate floor. Police stop Governor Joe Lambardo and let him go without receiving a warning or a ticket.  Poop hands. People are offended by Patti LaBelle's National Anthem. Can Krystle still retrieve the information from her old phone? Canadian wildfires causing haze in the northern part of the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the High Court justices are requesting millions of dollars for 6 extra security/safety guards each, America's reaction is divided. The court wants protection from its own decisions? Or from the woke crazy that has been allowed to fester and threaten people on the right they don't agree with? Senator Susan Collins calls out Chuck Schumer for inciting violence against the Supremes. Jack Smith illegally spied on 44 lawmakers' text messages... and LIED ABOUT it under oath. A tranny moves to the Netherlands because he feels unsafe in America only to find out 2,000 Muslims have relocated to his new community. Guess who's coming back home?    

With Boomer out, Gio and Jerry recap a boring All-Star Game and Pete Alonso's upcoming Citi Field return before diving into the bizarre, Netflix-worthy crash saga of NFL draft analyst Matt Miller. The conversation then turns to Tim Hardaway Sr.'s podcast ban, Howard Stern's new schedule, Stefon Diggs' latest lawsuit, and the annual Canadian wildfire smoke. Finally, we tackle mind-boggling MetLife World Cup ticket prices, C-Lo's updates on Chuck Schumer and a drunk Evan Roberts, Maddog's legendary back rubs, and expectations for tonight's ESPY awards.

We start with astronomical World Cup Finals ticket prices at MetLife, where the cheapest corner seats top $7,900—outpricing even Knicks Finals tickets at MSG. Next, Gio discusses his dream of seeing a giant tornado with a storm chaser. Then, C-Lo returns for an update, addressing whether Chuck Schumer farted on the Senate floor, Cody Bellinger's MVP two-run single, and a drunk Evan Roberts on the Rico Brogna podcast. Finally, we highlight the Moment of the Day featuring Maddog giving back rubs to WFAN employees, and look ahead to tonight's ESPYs, where Gio expects the Knicks to win big.

- MLB All-Star Game Recap & discussing the new season of Quarterback - What should have been covered in Quarterback season three? - Chuck Schumer did what?

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Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about the latest ICE related shootings and deaths in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Taco Bell removing lettuce from their ingredients amid a cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: New York seeing a dramatic exodus of millionaires causing nearly an $11B loss in tax dollars, a Canadian woman slapping a teenager over wearing Trump/ICE sweatpants, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s conservative voting record before and after Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Chuck Schumer advocating violence towards Supreme Court Justices back in 2020. Tony also talks about President Donald Trump’s primetime address tomorrow night potentially regarding the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the U.S. strikes in Iran for multiple days in a row, if they’re going to increase the strength, and what the targets are. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about the Save Act added to appropriations and passing the House. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony is joined with Major Mike Lyons to talk about what the next steps are in dealing with Iran. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Todd Blanche testifying at his confirmation hearing. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about the latest ICE related shootings and deaths in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Taco Bell removing lettuce from their ingredients amid a cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: New York seeing a dramatic exodus of millionaires causing nearly an $11B loss in tax dollars, a Canadian woman slapping a teenager over wearing Trump/ICE sweatpants, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s conservative voting record before and after Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Chuck Schumer advocating violence towards Supreme Court Justices back in 2020. Tony also talks about President Donald Trump’s primetime address tomorrow night potentially regarding the 2020 election. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Dr. Matt Will, economist from the University of Indianapolis, to talk about the decline in the producer price index. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about taxes being too high in New York City. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about Todd Blanche testifying at his confirmation hearing. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the U.S. strikes in Iran for multiple days in a row, if they’re going to increase the strength, and what the targets are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why today's campaign finance reporting deadline is so important and why Tom Tiffany's massive fundraising haul is such a big deal. Plus, the latest on Iran, congressional elections, and a deep dive into...Chuck Schumer letting one rip on the floor of the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The timing is unbelievable.

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the death of Lindsey Graham, Iran expanding strikes throughout the Gulf, Maine Democrats telling Chuck Schumer to back off, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph speaks to historian Omer Bartov about his new book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” with special guest, international law expert Bruce FeinBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Many of the things that you describe in Israel apply in spades in the United States. We also have an administration that says we're being invaded militarily by Venezuela gangs, so we have to go kidnap their president and annex Venezuela. We've stated that Iran is an existential threat to the United States because at some future time, it's conceivable they may get one nuclear weapon. We have 5,000, Israel probably has 300 or 400. Or make the argument that we are being invaded by defenseless immigrants across the southern border. And it does seem to me that all countries—I don't think it's unique anyway to the United States or Israel, but it's generally true those in power are there to manufacture fear, to inflate fleas into elephants and say “My gosh, tomorrow the sky is falling down. We need to have national emergencies, rule by decree.” Everything is “an imminent danger”, the Communist domino theory. It's a very challenging issue. I say what you've described in Israel is not unique to Israel. We confront it every day right in the United States. And it works.Bruce FeinOmer Bartov is the Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. A historian, Professor Bartov was born on a kibbutz, grew up in Tel Aviv, and served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War. He went on to become a leading scholar of the German army and the Holocaust, before turning his attention to his native country. His early research concerned the Nazi indoctrination of the Wehrmacht and the crimes it committed in World War II. He then turned to the links between total war and genocide and interethnic relations in the borderlands of Eastern Europe. His current interest is reflected in his recent books, Genocide, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis, Israel: What Went Wrong?, and the forthcoming The Broken Promise: A Personal Political History of Israel and Palestine. The whole idea of creating a Jewish state (and it says so in the Proclamation of the State from May 1948) is that it would be a state for Jews—that it would be both Jewish and democratic. And that has proven to be not possible. A Jewish state can be both Jewish and democratic only if the overwhelming majority (if not all) of its citizens are Jews.Omer Bartov[Zionist zealots] believe that history is on their side—so in that sense, they are similar to Communists they're similar to Fascists they're similar to Nazis in that they believe that they can see the way forward, they know the logic of history, and the logic of history as they see it is on their side.Omer BartovIn Israel, since the 1980s (really since after the War of 1973, with the rise of the right wing in Israel in particular) the Holocaust has come to serve a particular purpose. Instead of being commemorated as an event that happened in the past that we should remember and commemorate and research, it's become a kind of image of an imminent danger to Israel. And the farther Israel has moved from the actual event of the Holocaust, and the more the Israeli army has become the military hegemon in its region, the more this alleged threat of an “Auschwitz around the corner” has been used by Israeli governments. Why has it been used? Because Israel actually needs to explain to itself and to its citizens: Why is it bossing it over millions of Palestinians? Half of the population under Israeli control are Palestinians. Two million are citizens, but they don't have equal rights, and the others have no rights at all (they're simply under arbitrary military rule). So how do you explain that? You explain that by telling your population and the rest of the world that those Palestinians—who have no power, who can never pose a threat to you—are an existential threat. And in Israel, that has worked quite well.Omer BartovBecause of the focus on Hebrew—to create Hebrew as a mother tongue for children whose mothers didn't speak Hebrew—because of that, there was a great antagonism towards speaking any other language. And the notion of having bilingual schools (that is, of having schools in Palestine where people would learn both Hebrew and Arabic, the language of the place) is not entertained by the vast majority of educators. Now, if you think about what would have been the result of having bilingual schools already in the 1920s and 30s, that children could speak each other's language and recognize each other's culture—that could have had a huge effect on how Zionism developed and how the state would have developed. But in today's Israel, the only bilingual population are the Palestinians. Palestinian citizens of Israel speak Arabic and Hebrew. Most Israelis don't speak Arabic. And most Israelis who trace themselves (quite large numbers) not to Europe, but to North Africa and the Middle East, where their parents and grandparents spoke Arabic (this was their language) have forgotten that language and were ashamed of their parents speaking it because it associated them with the Arabs. So the loss in this kind of creation of a nation around one language was the ability to imagine yourself as sharing the space with another group.Omer Bartov * Our top story concerns a progressive insurgent running in a must-win Senate race – and not the one you're thinking of. Late last week, Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The New York Times notes that this is AOC's first Senate endorsement of this cycle, coming just about a month ahead of the August 4th Michigan primary. El-Sayed is quoted saying that he is “honored for what her support says about what this campaign is building and what we're fighting for,” adding that he thinks that “too many establishment Democrats are…afraid that I will win.” He pointedly attacked Senator Chuck Schumer, charging that the Minority Leader “doesn't want to see me on the inside of the U.S. Senate,” because El-Sayed would “call out the kind of politics where we take money from corporations and AIPAC to run milquetoast campaigns and don't say anything about the problems that everyday people are facing.” El-Sayed has announced that he will campaign with AOC and Senator Bernie Sanders in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids on July 18th and 19th, per MLive.* Another earthquake occurred in the Michigan Senate race on July 5th, when State Senator Mallory McMorrow announced that she would be withdrawing from the race – turning what was a competitive three-way race into a head-to-head between El-Sayed and the Democratic establishment pick, Congresswoman Haley Stevens. The Detroit Free Press notes that this announcement “comes after absentee ballots have already been mailed out to some voters and too late to remove her name from the primary ballot,” though voters are able to rescind their absentee votes and submit new ones up through Friday, July 24th. In a video statement, McMorrow maintained that “People are crying out for change and we need to listen.” McMorrow once led her opponents in this race but saw her support collapse and was trailing in a distant third place in recent polls. Rumor also had it that outgoing Senator Gary Peters was privately calling for her to exit the race so centrists could consolidate around Stevens. While many of her supporters are expected to go to Stevens, El-Sayed is energetically courting McMorrow's voters as well. The Detroit News reports McMorrow herself has announced that she will remain neutral in the remaining days of the primary, leaving her voters to vote their own consciences.* In more Michigan news, DSA-backed congressional candidate Donavan McKinney is running strong in his primary campaign against incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar, whom McKinney has labeled “​​Detroit's own Elon Musk,” according to the New York Post. If McKinney pulls it off, he will join the growing group of DSA members in the House, along with Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and AOC from New York, Chris Rabb and Melat Kiros from Pennsylvania and Colorado respectively, and Rashida Tlaib from Michigan. Another candidate endorsed by his local DSA chapter, Kyle Blomquist, is running for Congress in Michigan but even if he wins his primary he is not expected to flip the deep red 1st congressional district.* In Missouri, Cori Bush has also won the support of DSA for her comeback congressional run against Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the 2024 primary, Andrew Solender reports. Bush had already won the support of her local DSA chapter, along with many other progressive organizations, and has been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman. This week though, she won the support of the national DSA. In a statement, Bush wrote “I am honored to be once again endorsed by the Democratic [Socialists] of America as I campaign to return to Congress and keep building our movement to fight for economic justice, Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and a world where everyday people have a real voice in our workplace's neighborhoods and society.” Bush also praised DSA for its “decades of organizing…[mobilizing] thousands of people across the country to demand an economy that works for all of us…[and] take on war profiteers, the for-profit healthcare industry, and the billionaire funded lobbies that subvert our democracy.” There has been little polling of this race, but what there has been appears to show the race in a statistical dead heat. One sign that Bush is being taken seriously is the new $865,000 ad buy taken out by the United Democracy Project, an AIPAC cutout.* Ironically, it would seem that American Jews have a more favorable view of the progressive left than Israel. According to the Forward, a new AP poll found that “44% of American Jews hold a favorable opinion of Zohran Mamdani, compared with 39% who view him unfavorably.” This is in contrast to the 32% of respondents who said they have a favorable opinion of Netanyahu and 59% who said they have a negative view of the Israeli PM. Perhaps more surprisingly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a “staunch supporter of Israel,” garnered only a 41% favorability rating, though far more respondents said they don't know enough about him to have an opinion than said they have a negative view.* Turning back to the Senate, the other major story this week of course is the fall of Graham Platner. Accusations of sexual assault, detailed in a POLITICO article, resulted in a deluge of opprobrium that cascaded upwards culminating in Platner's earliest and highest profile supporter, Senator Bernie Sanders, calling on him to drop out of the Senate race in Maine. In a video message released Wednesday, Platner stated that he would be suspending his campaign effective immediately, later telling staff that he plans to wait until Monday, the final possible day, to formally withdraw from the race, Axios reports. In the same video, Platner categorically denied the accusations calling them “all false,” and maintaining that the “things that have been claimed did not happen.” He implied that the scandal was orchestrated by “those in power“ who would “rather see Susan Collins win than have me be the next Senator from Maine.”* Platner's impending, late-stage withdrawal from the race has set off a chaotic blitz primary to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Numerous candidates have announced they are running including former Maine Senate president Troy Jackson, former Director of Maine's Center for Disease, Control and Prevention Nirav Shah, co-founder of Maine beer company Dan Kleban, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and state lawmaker Valli Geiger, along with Jordan Wood and Paige Loud, both of whom ran in the Maine second congressional district Democratic primary. The actual process for selecting a nominee has been the subject of debate – with many progressives arguing for caucuses – but POLITICO reports that by July 27th, “600 delegates must be selected,” including 500 from the state's 16 county parties, and these delegates will decide on a candidate to replace Platner via “an unprecedented nominating convention,” wherein all delegates come in unpledged to any candidate setting the stage for “what could be a raucous and unpredictable free-for-all.” It remains to be seen how this will all shake out, but it is notable that almost all of these candidates poll very strongly against Senator Susan Collins, with many polling higher than Platner ever did, while the Democratic Party's handpicked primary candidate, sitting Governor Janet Mills, still polls lower than Platner even since the scandal broke.* For our final Senate story, we turn to the senior Senator from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell. McConnell was recently found unconscious in his Washington, DC home and has been hospitalized since, and while Republican Senators and media figures like Scott Jennings claim to have spoken with him directly, his being sequestered away from the public has fueled rampant speculation about the severity of his condition and why it is being kept so secretive. Forbes reports that some figures on the right, including Steve Bannon, are “suggesting the Republican establishment is shielding the state of McConnell's health from the public to allow him to remain in office long enough to avoid [Kentucky Congressman Thomas] Massie running for his seat.” Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told TMZ, “Thomas Massie would make a great senator.” The Hill reports that Andy Beshear, the Democratic Governor of Kentucky, sent a letter to McConnell's Senate office strongly requesting an update on the Senator's health, noting that “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of Sen. McConnell,” and that “Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians, and my hope is that this provides him the opportunity to share the information in a transparent manner, direct from the source.”* In more positive news, AP reports former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who helped an immigrant escape ICE by ushering him through her jury room door was spared prison time in her sentencing this week. After the incident in her court room, Dugan was convicted of felony obstruction in what was widely seen as a political trial designed to exact retribution on behalf of the Trump administration. Dugan resigned her circuit judgeship under this assault; in her resignation letter, she warned that this prosecution threatened “the independence of our judiciary.” Dugan was fined $5,000.* Finally, in spiritual news, a story in the National Catholic Reporter recounts how Pope Leo XIV excommunicated thousands of clergy and followers of the far right, schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X. While bishops and priests are judged prima facie schismatic for their consecration in the Society, lay followers of the sect will be judged schismatic if they consciously choose “adherence to the society over obedience to the pope,” and “exclusive participation in Lefebvrian ‘ecclesial' acts, without taking part in the acts of the Catholic Church,” a reference to the group's founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. The proximate cause of this excommunication was the Society creating four new bishops in open defiance of Pope Leo, essentially daring the Church to act. This piece notes that the Society “has long been a thorn in the side of Rome,” and notes that the new papal decree rolls back privileges granted to the sect under Pope Francis, including administering the sacrament of penance and solemnizing marriages.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe