Podcast appearances and mentions of Sherrod Brown

Senator Jon Husted joins Bob. They talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the political violence. They also talk about Senator Husted's run to keep his seat and defeat Sherrod Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packed and awesome show today! Bob kicks off the show talking with Senator Jon Husted about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and his attempt to keep his Senate seat scure from Sherrod Brown. Bob then welcomes Dr Everett Piper to talk more on Charlie Kirk. Bob is then joined by candidate for AG of Ohio Elliot Forhan. Elliot tries toi defend his hateful comments on social media regarding Charlie Kirk. In a heated and riveting interview Bob challenges Elliot on his claims of racism, bigotry and more against Charlie Kirk. Bob then talks with Congressman Max Miller about Kirk and the idea of bringing the National Guard to Cleveland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd reflects on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and what it reveals about America's dangerously fractured politics. He explores how social media algorithms, outrage media, and polarized incentive structures are fueling political violence, with 150 politically motivated attacks already in 2025. From the dangers of cancel culture to the unwillingness of both parties to police their own extremes, Chuck argues that disagreements must stop being treated as existential threats if democracy is to function. He also considers the role of leaders like Spencer Cox, the failures of Biden and Trump to unify, and why regulating big tech and breaking out of ideological silos may be the clearest path back to a healthier, more honest political discourse.Then, former U.S. Ambassador and Reagan White House veteran Frank Lavin joins to reflect on the state of American politics and what lessons might be drawn from Ronald Reagan's presidency. From Reagan's approach to bipartisanship and his handling of foreign policy, to Trump's transactional style and fixation on deference, Lavin weighs in on how today's leaders measure up against the conservative legacy of the past. He explores what governing responsibly looks like in a narrowly divided nation and why Reagan's emphasis on free trade and coalition-building still matters.The conversation stretches from historical “what ifs”—like whether Reagan would have risen without Ford's pardon of Nixon—to the present-day challenges of Ukraine, China, and the role of U.S. alliances in Asia. Lavin also tackles questions of Trump's political lineage, whether there's an heir to Trumpism, and how both parties are struggling with trade, borders, and identity. With insights from inside the Reagan administration and a sharp eye on today's divisions, Lavin offers a wide-angle view on conservatism, leadership, and what the future of American politics might hold.Finally, on “This week in history” Chuck remembers Washington's farewell address and why it perfectly meets the current moment in U.S. politics, answer questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his week 3 college football roundup.Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win!Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction0015: It's been a tough past five days since Kirk assassination01:00 The system is rigged for division and against unity05:45 There are ways to mitigate the risk of political violence, but it takes will06:45 We're most unified when there's an external, existential threat07:45 Threats from the inside only divide us08:15 America has experienced 150 politically motivated attacks in 202509:30 College should be about exposure to new ideas, both good and bad10:45 Social media playing a huge role in every political assassination attempt12:00 Each side is convinced that violence is only coming from the other side13:30 Politics is supposed to be about meeting somewhere in the middle14:45 People on the left should now have a better sense of cancel culture17:00 Policy disagreements can't be seen as existential threats18:00 Online discourse is so much more toxic than in-person19:30 Social media platforms are the problem with their rage drive algorithms21:00 Trump views this as a political moment to exploit21:45 Trump doesn't view that he's been a contributor to this political climate22:45 Politics of division has been good politics for Trump, bad for country24:00 Incentive structures are what matter most for a healthy politics26:00 Both parties aren't comfortable policing their own side27:30 Neither side is incentivized to do the right thing28:45 On the right, the agitators are in charge30:15 Spencer Cox might be exactly the type of leader America needs30:45 Biden didn't bring the country together, legislated for his base32:30 Our political discourse radicalized the gunman34:00 The biggest, most obvious fix is regulating big tech35:30 We need a media that accommodates multiple ideologies38:30 Our information silos create a lack of shared reality40:45 Outrage media creates a loyal audience but isn't always honest42:45 Trying to make the ToddCast a truthful, neutral arbiter45:15 Frank Lavin joins the Chuck ToddCast 48:30 Where are we as a country and how would Reagan have handled it? 49:45 Social media rewards audacity and "nutpicking" 51:00 We haven't hit bottom yet 54:00 What would Reagan have done with full control of congress? 55:15 What is the responsibility of a 51-49 winner to the 49? 56:15 The problem with only governing for your base 57:30 Leaders should actively pursue their agenda despite opposition 58:45 Clinton and Reagan had to accommodate the other side 59:30 People like the idea of Trump more than him actually being president 1:00:45 If Ford doesn't pardon Nixon, does Reagan win the primary? 1:03:45 Is a political/DC outsider best positioned to win in 2028? 1:05:30 Reagan would be pushing back on Putin in Ukraine 1:06:30 Our weakness on Ukraine will motivate China on Taiwan 1:07:15 Obama's lack of action on Crimea green lit Putin on Ukraine 1:08:15 How do our Asian allies change their behavior without US security? 1:09:15 Asian countries will have to accommodate China 1:10:15 Hosting US military base didn't prevent strike on Qatar 1:12:00 Is Trump an heir to the Reagan lineage? 1:13:00 Reagan was for free trade, Trump is not 1:14:15 Trump's premise that free trade hurts us is faulty 1:15:30 How often did you get time with Reagan as a staffer? 1:17:45 Reagan was dedicated to getting George Bush elected 1:19:45 Trump isn't foreign policy oriented, he's transactional 1:20:45 Trump has a 19th century style of foreign policy 1:23:00 Trump cares more about deference than achieving policy goals 1:23:45 Is Trump's Republican party similar to the 1920's GOP? 1:25:30 Democrats have been mixed messengers on free trade 1:26:15 Sherrod Brown is an "old" politician, been in politics forever 1:27:30 Should Democrats embrace Trump's border policy 1:28:45 Obama likely benefitted from the "deporter in-chief" protests 1:31:00 What is the definition of traditional conservatism? 1:32:00 What could Romney/Ryan done better to prevent Trumpism? 1:33:00 Nobody permanently shifts US politics 1:34:15 Trump won on culture and by not going after entitlements 1:36:00 Cutting postal service is a place to cut spending 1:37:00 There's little political reward for incrementalism 1:37:30 Trump isn't a conservative, but rejects the left 1:39:15 Trump's anti-crime policies are deliberately offensive 1:40:15 George H.W. Bush didn't have communications skills like Reagan 1:41:15 Is there an heir to Trump? 1:44:15 The joy of teaching at USC1:49:30 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Frank Lavin 1:50:45 This week in history - George Washington's farewell address 1:51:15 Washington warned against political parties and factionalism 1:52:30 Washington preached unity above all else 1:55:00 Washington warned against dominating factions/partisanship 1:56:30 He argued to follow the Constitution and fiscal responsibility 1:57:30 He preached morality 1:59:00 He argued for peace and alliances 2:01:00 Ask Chuck 2:01:15 Thoughts on a James Talarico/Jeff Jackson ticket in 2028? 2:09:00 How can media interviewers produce better interviews? 2:13:30 How does Arkansas have such an outsized role in national politics? 2:16:30 College football needs to collectively negotiate their TV contracts 2:18:30 Week 3 college football roundup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, former U.S. Ambassador and Reagan White House veteran Frank Lavin joins to reflect on the state of American politics and what lessons might be drawn from Ronald Reagan's presidency. From Reagan's approach to bipartisanship and his handling of foreign policy, to Trump's transactional style and fixation on deference, Lavin weighs in on how today's leaders measure up against the conservative legacy of the past. He explores what governing responsibly looks like in a narrowly divided nation and why Reagan's emphasis on free trade and coalition-building still matters.The conversation stretches from historical “what ifs”—like whether Reagan would have risen without Ford's pardon of Nixon—to the present-day challenges of Ukraine, China, and the role of U.S. alliances in Asia. Lavin also tackles questions of Trump's political lineage, whether there's an heir to Trumpism, and how both parties are struggling with trade, borders, and identity. With insights from inside the Reagan administration and a sharp eye on today's divisions, Lavin offers a wide-angle view on conservatism, leadership, and what the future of American politics might hold.Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Frank Lavin joins the Chuck ToddCast03:15 Where are we as a country and how would Reagan have handled it?04:30 Social media rewards audacity and “nutpicking”05:45 We haven't hit bottom yet08:45 What would Reagan have done with full control of congress?10:00 What is the responsibility of a 51-49 winner to the 49?11:00 The problem with only governing for your base12:15 Leaders should actively pursue their agenda despite opposition13:30 Clinton and Reagan had to accommodate the other side14:15 People like the idea of Trump more than him actually being president15:30 If Ford doesn't pardon Nixon, does Reagan win the primary?18:30 Is a political/DC outsider best positioned to win in 2028?20:15 Reagan would be pushing back on Putin in Ukraine21:15 Our weakness on Ukraine will motivate China on Taiwan22:00 Obama's lack of action on Crimea green lit Putin on Ukraine23:00 How do our Asian allies change their behavior without US security?24:00 Asian countries will have to accommodate China 25:00 Hosting US military base didn't prevent strike on Qatar26:45 Is Trump an heir to the Reagan lineage?27:45 Reagan was for free trade, Trump is not29:00 Trump's premise that free trade hurts us is faulty30:15 How often did you get time with Reagan as a staffer?32:30 Reagan was dedicated to getting George Bush elected34:30 Trump isn't foreign policy oriented, he's transactional35:30 Trump has a 19th century style of foreign policy37:45 Trump cares more about deference than achieving policy goals38:30 Is Trump's Republican party similar to the 1920's GOP?40:15 Democrats have been mixed messengers on free trade41:00 Sherrod Brown is an “old” politician, been in politics forever42:15 Should Democrats embrace Trump's border policy43:30 Obama likely benefitted from the “deporter in-chief” protests45:45 What is the definition of traditional conservatism?46:45 What could Romney/Ryan done better to prevent Trumpism?47:45 Nobody permanently shifts US politics49:00 Trump won on culture and by not going after entitlements50:45 Cutting postal service is a place to cut spending51:45 There's little political reward for incrementalism52:15 Trump isn't a conservative, but rejects the left54:00 Trump's anti-crime policies are deliberately offensive55:00 George H.W. Bush didn't have communications skills like Reagan56:00 Is there an heir to Trump?59:00 The joy of teaching at USC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sherrod Brown is throwing his hat back into the political ring with a run to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

Sherrod Brown is throwing his hat back into the political ring with a run to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

00:00 Show open/ Back to school eye exams due to digital eye strain with Dr. Janelle Davison. 7:06 Julie Garner, Founder OF Project Yellow Light, on distracted driving. 16:30 David Sampson, President of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, on rising insurance costs. 25:48 Face the State: Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper and Republican Strategist Matt Dole on Sherrod Brown's announcement that he is running for a US Senate seat, Ohio's gubernatorial and Secretary of State races.

The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.12 E.19 There is a very important race coming up in Ohio. It is likely going to be one of the most watched Senate races in 2026. Running against the incumbent Republican U.S. Senator, a former Democrat Senator is trying to make a political comeback. In this episode, I talk about this very important U.S. Senate race.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

Former U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has been sitting on the sidelines since being defeated in his re-election bid last year. He tells Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles why he wants to return and his plans to win his seat back in 2026. Ohio State University Political Science Professor Emeritus Paul Beck explains how Brown's plans affect the state's political landscape. And former Ohio House Minority Leader tells Jo about her plans to run for Secretary of State. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins Jo to talk about the dynamics of the latest political news. Plus, there's a bill to make the popular chocolate and peanut butter buckeye treats, a staple at many tailgates, the official state candy. It's a full plate this week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Chuck Todd welcomes Politico's politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss the rapidly evolving political landscape as both parties grapple with structural weaknesses and Trump's continued dominance of the political conversation. The conversation covers the Democratic Party's primary calendar shake-up, with New Hampshire maintaining its first-in-the-nation status despite ongoing debates about Iowa's role, while examining how the party's focus on winning over traditional early-state voters may not address deeper issues with rural constituencies. Martin and Todd analyze Trump's economic challenges, from emerging tariff impacts to his desperate attempts to influence interest rates, alongside his strategic use of government power to shape elections and avoid potential legal consequences.The discussion shifts to key electoral battlegrounds, particularly the New Jersey gubernatorial race featuring Mikie Sherrill and her challenger Ciattarelli, which could serve as a crucial midterm bellwether. They explore the broader implications of weak party structures, redistricting battles that Obama has now blessed, and whether Democrats are ceding their traditional "adult in the room" positioning. Their discussion concludes with lighter fare about college football, including LSU's playoff aspirations and James Madison's surprising rise as Virginia's emerging football power, offering a perfect blend of serious political analysis and seasonal sports commentary.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck Toddcast!00:30 College football kicks off02:30 Democrats debating where to host first primary02:45 New Hampshire will be first primary state 05:15 Winning over NH voters doesn't solve Dems issues with rural voters 07:00 Iowa won't move back to first in the nation status 07:30 Democrats vacate endorsement of DSA candidate in Minneapolis09:45 The two traditional parties are incredibly weak 10:45 Trump is creating a lot of noise, but can't distract from economy 12:30 Trump's ultimate goal is attention 24/7 13:15 Tariff impacts are starting to show up 15:00 Trump is desperate to bring down interest rates 16:15 Trump will use the power of government to affect elections 17:30 Texas redraw shows Trump is desperate to avoid third impeachment 18:45 Could Mike Johnson refuse to seat a new congress? 19:45 DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell testimony to appease base 21:15 DOJ's reputation will take years to recover 23:15 Democrats get no credit when being fair on redistricting 24:00 Obama gives his blessing to redistricting effort 24:45 Are Democrats ceding "adult in the room" status? 26:00 Biden overreached beyond his mandate 27:30 Redistricting will be a massive legal mess 28:15 Trump takes partial state ownership of major companies 29:45 Trump's endorsement is decisive in GOP primaries 31:00 Huge reliance on Scott Bessent to keep lid on Trump 33:00 New Jersey governor race will be a bellwether for the midterms 34:45 Mikie Sherrill bungled her answer on Mamdani35:30 Trump is sympathetic to Ciattarelli 36:45 Ciattarelli has a Chris Christie quality to him 38:15 Sherrill would be the least "Jersey" governor 39:45 Will any Republican senators announce retirement? 41:45 Sherrod Brown's outlook in Ohio senate race 43:30 Brown's prize for winning is an election in two years 45:45 Democrats too focused on DC rather than states 46:45 Which college football games will you attend? 48:00 LSU needs to make a playoff run for Kelly to keep his job 50:15 James Madison becoming the football power in Virginia

Chuck Todd breaks down the political paradox of August 2025, a month that generated significant headlines yet produced little actual movement in Washington's power dynamics. Despite a DC law enforcement surge that failed to target high-crime areas and escalating redistricting wars that continue eroding institutional trust, Todd argues that distractions like the worthless Ghislaine Maxwell testimony release and questionable personnel moves at the IRS are overshadowing more serious concerns about DOJ's politicization and economic warning signs. With only Rubio and Bessent providing cabinet stability as cracks emerge in the economy and potential stagflation looms by spring 2026, Todd explores how Trump's promised restrictions on mail-in voting in red states will likely backfire as voters demand expanded early voting options, while examining the broader phenomenon of "nutpicking" – when entire political parties get defined by their most outlandish members, a dynamic perfectly satirized in recent South Park episodes that mirror Elon Musk's bizarre Macrohard announcement.Then, Chuck welcomes Politico's politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss the rapidly evolving political landscape as both parties grapple with structural weaknesses and Trump's continued dominance of the political conversation. The conversation covers the Democratic Party's primary calendar shake-up, with New Hampshire maintaining its first-in-the-nation status despite ongoing debates about Iowa's role, while examining how the party's focus on winning over traditional early-state voters may not address deeper issues with rural constituencies. Martin and Todd analyze Trump's economic challenges, from emerging tariff impacts to his desperate attempts to influence interest rates, alongside his strategic use of government power to shape elections and avoid potential legal consequences.The discussion shifts to key electoral battlegrounds, particularly the New Jersey gubernatorial race featuring Mikie Sherrill and her challenger Ciattarelli, which could serve as a crucial midterm bellwether. They explore the broader implications of weak party structures, redistricting battles that Obama has now blessed, and whether Democrats are ceding their traditional "adult in the room" positioning. Their discussion concludes with lighter fare about college football, including LSU's playoff aspirations and James Madison's surprising rise as Virginia's emerging football power, offering a perfect blend of serious political analysis and seasonal sports commentary.Finally, Chuck answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Chuck Todd's Introduction02:45 August is always the slowest month in DC04:30 August made lots of headlines, but made no movement05:15 DC law enforcement surge hasn't been to high crime areas05:45 Redistricting war ramps up, corrosive to institutions06:15 Ghislaine Maxwell testimony is worthless but a distraction07:45 Billy Long firing at IRS stinks to high heaven08:45 DOJ being used to prop up Virginia's GOP governor candidate10:15 Rubio and Bessent are the only cabinet members providing stability11:30 Cracks are showing up in the economy13:15 Stagflation could show up by spring of 202614:00 DOJ could bring bogus investigations against Dem candidates 15:45 Most recent South Park episode was perfect satire of big tech16:15 Elon Musk's announcement of Macrohard feels like South Park plot17:45 Trump will order end of mail-in voting in red states18:30 Voters will demand longer early voting period20:00 Same day voting only isn't feasible21:30 “Nutpicking” - When an entire party is painted by one outlandish member23:45 Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck Toddcast! 24:15 College football kicks off 6:15 Democrats debating where to host first primary 26:30 New Hampshire will be first primary state 29:00 Winning over NH voters doesn't solve Dems issues with rural voters30:45 Iowa won't move back to first in the nation status 31:15 Democrats vacate endorsement of DSA candidate in Minneapolis 33:30 The two traditional parties are incredibly weak 34:30 Trump is creating a lot of noise, but can't distract from economy 36:15 Trump's ultimate goal is attention 24/7 37:00 Tariff impacts are starting to show up 38:45 Trump is desperate to bring down interest rates 40:00 Trump will use the power of government to affect elections 41:15 Texas redraw shows Trump is desperate to avoid third impeachment 42:30 Could Mike Johnson refuse to seat a new congress? 43:30 DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell testimony to appease base 45:00 DOJ's reputation will take years to recover 47:00 Democrats get no credit when being fair on redistricting 47:45 Obama gives his blessing to redistricting effort 48:30 Are Democrats ceding "adult in the room" status? 49:45 Biden overreached beyond his mandate 51:15 Redistricting will be a massive legal mess 52:00 Trump takes partial state ownership of major companies 53:30 Trump's endorsement is decisive in GOP primaries 54:45 Huge reliance on Scott Bessent to keep lid on Trump 56:45 New Jersey governor race will be a bellwether for the midterms 58:30 Mikie Sherrill bungled her answer on Mamdani 59:15 Trump is sympathetic to Ciattarelli 1:00:30 Ciattarelli has a Chris Christie quality to him 1:02:00 Sherrill would be the least "Jersey" governor 1:03:30 Will any Republican senators announce retirement? 1:05:30 Sherrod Brown's outlook in Ohio senate race 1:07:15 Brown's prize for winning is an election in two years 1:09:30 Democrats too focused on DC rather than states 1:10:30 Which college football games will you attend? 1:11:45 LSU needs to make a playoff run for Kelly to keep his job 1:14:00 James Madison becoming the football power in Virginia 1:16:30 Ask Chuck 1:16:45 How can a VP candidate hurt or boost a campaign? 1:24:15 Non-political book recommendations? 1:28:30 Will there be modifications to limit executive power post-Trump? 1:31:45 What happens if Trump declares Democratic party a terrorist organization?

00:00 Show open/ Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association, on back-to-school costs. 12:09 Dr. David Levine on male postpartum depression. 29:25 Face the State: Democratic Strategist Dale Butland and Republican Strategist Matt Dole on Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted in the 2026 US Senate race. 35:07 Face the State: Ohio Equal Rights Co-Chair Lis Regula on the future of marriage equality. Ohio Democratic Congress Member Joyce Beatty's social security forum.

With a campaign video and email early Monday morning, the former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced he will take on Senator Jon Husted next year.

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's decision to send Ohio National Guard members to Washington, D.C., and how Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign announcement is shaping the 2026 election.

Tonight on The Last Word: Oversight Cmte. Dem Rep. Garica says fmr. Trump AG Bill Barr says the DOJ can release the Epstein files now. Also, the Justice Department is investigating NY Atty. Gen. Letitia James, who previously prosecuted the Trump Org. Plus, Sherrod Brown is running in the Ohio special election to fill the remainder of JD Vance's term in the Senate. And Donald Trump's economic failures are costing Americans. Rep. Robert Garcia, Andrew Weissmann, and former Sen. Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Kentucky loses federal solar funds as households brace for higher costs, Colorado's immigrants run community trainings in the face of deportation sweeps, Montana service workers navigate the tax break on tips and Ohio's Sherrod Brown launches a comeback bid.

Sherrod Brown announced this week his intention to challenge Jon Husted next November in a bid to return to the U.S. Senate. Now that Brown has clarified his political ambitions, how does that affect other potential races?

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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025Today, Zelensky meets with Trump and other world leaders in DC as Trump calls for an end to mail in voting; the fifth IRS commissioner Bessent has ousted three top IRS executives so he can consolidate power; a federal judge blocks Trump's FTC retaliation against Media Matters; the Republican governor of Vermont has rejected Trump's request to send National Guard troops to DC; Newsmax settles with Dominion Voting for $67M for the lies it told about the 2020 election; Texas Democrats have ended their two week walkout to prevent a quorum; Sherrod Brown has officially launched his 2026 Senate campaign; a federal judge has granted a request by USAID workers to certify a class action lawsuit against Musk and DOGE; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, CoyuchiGet 15% off when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeansYou Can Nominate Dana Goldberg for this year's Out100!https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8429383/2025-Out100-Readers-ChoiceStoriesTrump Pledges Unconstitutional Order to Limit Mail-In Voting After Putin Chat | Rolling StoneTexas Democrats End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass | The New York TimesBessent ousts 3 more IRS executives, asserting greater control | The Washington PostPhil Scott rejects second request to deploy Vermont National Guard, this time to Washington, D.C. | Vermont PublicGood Trouble Hey beans queens! Resistance Rangers again! Huge, unfortunate news for LGBTQ+ and first amendment rights for off duty civil servants and as everything trickles down… Eventually impacting everyone's first amendment rights and civil rights. Here is the press release we typed up about the ranger who flew the trans flag at Yosemite, they just got fired. Learn more at the link in the show notes NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FIRES EMPLOYEE FOR PRACTICING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT?Fellow climbers, allies, and community members are calling for SJ's immediate reinstatement, an independent investigation into Yosemite's discriminatory employment practices, and full transparency from the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior. They are encouraging everyone to email Yosemite's recent Acting Superintendent at raymond_mcpadden@nps.gov and recent Acting Deputy Superintendent danika_globokar@nps.gov to call for the same. This new leadership team, who made the decision to fire SJ, has only been in place in Yosemite since May.  From The Good NewsNATIONAL PARK SERVICE FIRES EMPLOYEE FOR PRACTICING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTValles Caldera National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)Misty of Chincoteague - Misty's HeavenCongressional DishReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction, political challenges in Ohio's education landscape and the importance of Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign.   Today's edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Tom Alter, Associate Professor of History at Texas State University,  who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the populist movement of the 1880s and 1890s, its impact on American politics and how it relates to modern-day populist sentiments.

GOP Analyst Bob Clegg weighs in on Ohio troops going to D.C. and Sherrod Brown throwing his hat back in the ring for Senator

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Cleveland City Councilmember Joe Jones, stripped of his committee assignments in January for bad behavior, is now set to be censured by council after an investigation found credible allegations that he threatened the life of a staffer. Jones will face censure next month. Cleveland City Council has not censured one of its members since the 1970s. A working group looking at possible changes to property tax laws will deliver recommendations next month to the governor. Property owners have made clear to lawmakers that they are maxed out. But the grassroots group seeking to put a measure before voters to abolish property taxes says the group's work will not stop their drive for an amendment. Karl Racine, the monitor overseeing Cleveland's implementation of a federal consent decree over unconstitutional policing, has resigned. Cleveland entered into the consent decree with the Justice Department in 2015. Lakewood residents frustrated with repeated power outages gave an earful to First Energy officials in a town hall organized by the utility this week. Power goes out frequently, they said, even when there's no storm in sight. First Energy blamed an aging system and bad equipment for the problems in Lakewood and the west side of Cleveland and committed to spending 12.5 million dollars on upgrades. After a five week trial, Antoine Tolbert and two other members of the New Era Cleveland group were found not guilty on all charges after prosecutors alleged they were running a protection racket and shaking down gas station owners. The highest profile Democrat in Ohio, former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, will run for re-election to the senate against appointed Republican U.S. Senator Jon Husted, the former lieutenant governor. An official announcement, sources say, will come next week. All eyes were on Brown as a possible gubernatorial candidate. His decision to make another run for the senate may clarify other races. Democrats hold no statewide elected state or federal positions, save a state supreme court seat. We discuss these topics and more on the Friday “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.”

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Brown is going to run for the U.S. Senate, the place he walked out of just eight months ago after losing a re-election bid to Republican Bernie Moreno.

Chuck Todd opens with a revealing moment that perfectly encapsulates Trump's psychology: after praising Todd on Truth Social for comments taken completely out of context, Trump exposes his desperate hunger for validation and his dangerous ability to rewrite reality, while the six-week delay reveals how information bubbles work in his administration and his "neediness" for historic affirmation drives increasingly erratic behavior that's systematically dismantling constitutional norms. He argues we're witnessing a fundamentally different Trump 2.0 where the resistance that constrained his first term has evaporated, leaving Republicans as a "unified defense mechanism" while Democrats fracture over strategy, all as Trump successfully convinces the country that rules simply don't apply to him anymore. Then, he looks ahead to several key developments shaping the 2026 midterms, from Eleni Kounalakis's California governor exit clearing the field for Rick Caruso, to Sherrod Brown's strategic Ohio Senate bid against likely GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy with Amy Acton as a Democratic wildcard, to Mamdani's commanding New York City poll lead over flailing campaigns from Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo. Throughout, he warns that Trump's systematic destruction of institutional norms threatens America's constitutional republic at the exact moment when international credibility and democratic checks and balances matter most for global stability, while his apocalyptic vision of Washington creates a permission structure for authoritarianism that will outlast his presidency.Then, author Jonathan Mahler joins Chuck Todd for a deep dive into his new book “The Gods of New York” which explores the cultural and political forces that shaped New York City during its transformative 1980s era. They discuss figures like Ed Koch who pioneered the "celebrification" of NYC mayors, and Donald Trump who was considered a "fleeting cultural figure" despite learning how to manipulate tabloid culture for attention. Mahler traces the interconnected stories of power brokers like Roy Cohn, who connected Trump with NYC's elite before his death signaled the end of an era, and the complex relationship between Trump and Al Sharpton, who "fed off each other" while Sharpton strategically chose which politicians could attend high-profile funerals like that of murdered teenager Yusef Hawkins. The conversation explores how Trump inserted himself into politics through cultural commentary starting in 1988, mirroring George Steinbrenner's attention-grabbing tactics from the 1970s, while the city grappled with the AIDS epidemic and Ed Koch's failure to meet the moment due to fears of being outed.The discussion examines the broader cultural awakening of the era, from the rise of ACT UP during the AIDS crisis to Spike Lee's movie "Do the Right Thing" serving as a wake-up call for white America, all occurring under the looming presence of Mario Cuomo, who was "larger than life" in New York politics. Mahler details how Trump mastered the art of becoming one of New York's "tabloid gods" before heading toward spectacular bankruptcy in 1990 and entering his "hibernation" period in the '90s, while also drawing parallels between historical political dynamics and contemporary figures like Zohran Mamdani. The episode concludes with insights into why transformational mayors like David Dinkins struggled with reelection and how the Yankees' resurgence became symbolic of the city's broader renewal, providing essential context for understanding how New York's unique political and cultural ecosystem created the conditions that would eventually propel Trump from local celebrity to national political figure.Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:00:00 Chuck Todd's Introduction03:45 Trump praises Chuck on Truth Social04:45 Trump missed the context of Chuck's comments05:30 It took six weeks for Chuck's comment to make it to Trump06:45 Trump wants to be historic and shows he's needy08:00 Trump is desperate for affirmation, whether it's positive or negative09:15 Trump bullies everyone into believing there are no rules10:15 Trump ran into resistance in 1.0, but not in 2.011:15 Why the pushback to Trump has dissipated14:00 The Republican party is a unified defense mechanism for Trump14:45 Democrats are split on how to push back on Trump18:00 The apocalyptic vision of DC Trump paints is inaccurate20:30 Trump's actions are terrible for the long term image of the U.S.22:15 If we want to stay a constitutional republic, we need checks and balances24:15 Two big developments in CA governor race25:15 Eleni Kounalakis drops out of CA gov race26:15 Rick Caruso setting up run for governor? Would be frontrunner28:45 Stephen Kloobeck and Caruso could eat into each other30:15 Sherrod Brown opts to run for senate rather than governor32:30 Brown puts the Ohio senate seat in play34:30 Amy Acton could present real challenge to Ramaswamy in Ohio38:30 Ohio will be a stress test for Republican brand in a bad year39:30 Mamdani leads by wide margin in new poll, Adams gets no traction40:00 Cuomo campaign is flailing41:30 Jonathan Mahler joins the Chuck ToddCast! 43:00 Jonathan's New York "credentials" 46:00 Inspiration for "The Bronx is Burning" 48:15 Ed Koch started the celebrification of NYC mayors 50:00 Koch presided over a rebirth of NYC before it unraveled 51:15 Why Roy Cohn's death signaled the end of an era 52:30 Cohn connected Trump with the NYC elite 54:00 Al Sharpton & Donald Trump fed off each other 55:30 Trump was considered a "fleeting cultural figure" in the 80s 57:30 The civil rights community wanted to break with Sharpton 59:00 Sharpton publicized the murder of Yusef Hawkins 1:00:00 Sharpton chose the politicians allowed at the funeral 1:01:30 Mario Cuomo was larger than life, loomed over NYC 1:04:15 Trump begins his rise as celebrity beyond NYC in 1988 1:05:30 Trump inserts himself into politics via cultural commentary 1:07:00 The Rise of Act up amidst the AIDS epidemic 1:09:45 Anger that Ed Koch wasn't meeting the moment during epidemic 1:11:00 Koch didn't bring attention to AIDS for fear of being outed 1:14:00 Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" breaks into cultural zeitgeist 1:19:00 "Do the Right Thing" was a wake up call for white America 1:21:15 The "Gods of New York" are tabloid gods 1:22:30 Trump learned how to grab attention in NYC tabloid culture 1:23:30 Steinbrenner in the 70s was Trump in the 80s 1:25:00 The Yankees resurgence importance to NYC's resurgence in 70s 1:26:30 Trump headed for a spectacular bankruptcy in 1990 1:28:15 Trump's "hibernation" period in the 90s 1:29:30 Is there a parallel to Mamdani's victory? 1:30:30 Why David Dinkens couldn't win reelection1:33:15 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Jonathan Mahler 1:36:00 Ask Chuck 1:36:15 Will Democrats' strategy of gerrymandering help or hurt them? 1:39:00 Top cities for MLB expansion? 1:46:00 What's the response to Texas redistricting if not California?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025Today, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the Arkansas ban on gender affirming care; bigot Kim Davis has asked the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality; a federal judge has ordered improved conditions for immigrants detained at 26 Federal Plaza; how the State Department grappled with the release of a triple murderer in the CECOT prisoner exchange; Trump's new jobs numbers guy suggests suspending monthly job reports; Putin visits Alaska as talks swirl about a new Trump Tower Moscow; core inflation continues to rise in the United States; Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urges prosecutors to jail Beto O'Rourke; Sherrod Brown announces his bid for Senate in 2026; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Guest: Adam KlasfeldAll Rise NewsAll Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter, @senecaprojectus - InstagramGeneral commanding troops in LA delivers, then revises, damaging testimony to Trump | All Rise NewsGuest: Tara SetmayerThe Seneca Project, @senecaproject.us - Bluesky,  @senecaprojectus - TwitterThe Seneca Project - YouTube, The Stakes with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney - YouTubeTara Setmayer, @tarasetmayer.bsky.social - Bluesky, @TaraSetmayer - Twitter, @thetarasetmayer - InstagramStoriesSupreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling | ABC NewsV Spehar (@underthedesknews) - InstagramTrump's pick for BLS commissioner floated suspending the monthly jobs report before apparently backing off | CNN BusinessEighth Circuit Upholds Arkansas's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth | American Civil Liberties UnionRussia Has High Hopes for Trump-Putin Summit. Peace With Ukraine Isn't One of Them. | WSJ‘Can We Extradite Him?' How U.S. Officials Grappled With the Release of a Triple Murderer | The New York TimesCPI rose in July by 2.7% on an annual basis. Here's what that means. | CBS NewsPaxton urges Texas judge to jail Beto O'Rourke over fundraising related to redistricting fight | POLITICO Good Trouble Protest Putin in Alaska! Thursday, August 14 - 5:00 p.m. Valdez, AK, Small Boat Harbor Boardwalk. Putin will be traveling to Alaska to meet with Trump. They will discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).Join Alaskans all over the state and rally to show that we oppose rolling out the red carpet for Putin and Trump and to show our solidarity with Ukraine. Bring Ukrainian Flags if you have them. From The Good NewsRepublican Rep. LaMalfa hammered in profanity-laced town hall - ABC NewsRose HavenCT State Community CollegeReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Phil Wegmann discuss the news that Democrat Sherrod Brown will run again in 2026 for Senate in Ohio, and what it means that Beto O'Rourke and other Democratic politicians are increasingly promising to “break the rules” in their efforts to stop Trump's political agenda. They also talk about personnel changes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and why it matters. Plus, the Trump Administration tells the Smithsonian it wants to review museums and exhibits in advance of the institution's celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to Carol Moseley Braun, the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, about her new autobiography and her views on redistricting, Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, and the future direction of the Democratic Party. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks with Nadine Epstein, editor of Moment magazine, about what it means to be a centrist in today's political environment. Moment is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is an independent magazine focused on the American Jewish community.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they cover the political comeback of former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, furious left-wing reactions to President Trump federalizing the D.C. police, a new poll exposing a sharp partisan divide over pride in America, and troubling consequences from legalizing marijuana.First, after a quick discussion about Sherrod Brown running for U.S. Senate again, they highlight former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blaming Pres. Trump for not activating the National Guard before the January 6th riots, the former U.S. Capitol Police Chief slams Pelosi for denying his request for National Guard forces leading up to that day. They also rip Peter Baker of the New York Times for claiming DC has a "non-existent crime crisis."Next, they examine a Cygnal poll revealing that 63 percent of Americans believe the nation is worth celebrating as it nears its 250th birthday. But the numbers split sharply along party lines. 89 percent of Republicans agree, compared to just 37 percent of Democrats. Scot and Greg try to explain why the difference is so stark.Finally, they groan over the menace that legalized marijuana is to our society. A New York Times report reveals that weed gummies are sending thousands of small kids going to the hospital. In fact, kids were 75 percent of the 22,000 people taken to the hospital for marijuana-related health problems in 2024 . Scot and Greg rip the greedy politicians who made pot legal and point out the threat marijuana presents to public safety and overall quality of life in a community.Please visit our great sponsors:Sleep on an award-winning mattress from Brooklyn Bedding. Get 30% off sitewide at https://BrooklynBedding.com with promo code 3ML, and don't forget to mention our show after checkout!No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3mlIf 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

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they cover the political comeback of former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, furious left-wing reactions to President Trump federalizing the D.C. police, a new poll exposing a sharp partisan […]

Chuck Todd examines Trump's disastrous CNBC interview filled with demonstrable lies and errors, questioning whether the president is mentally declining or being fed bad information as he poisons government data and threatens economic stability by claiming false achievements like having the "highest vote total ever in Texas" when he actually ranked just 7th since World War II. He warns that Trump's calls for rigged elections in Texas to maintain power, combined with his corruption of federal statistics, represents a fundamental threat to democracy that even elected Republicans won't support—though the party remains largely silent as Trump advocates for systematic unfairness. The episode also covers emerging political developments including Arnold Schwarzenegger's vow to fight Gavin Newsom over redistricting, Democratic donor Steve Kloobeck launching TV ads in California focused on Trump's Epstein connections after Kamala Harris bows out, and the growing likelihood that Sherrod Brown will mount another Senate run in Ohio despite being positioned as Republicans' top 2028 target. He rounds out the discussion with updates on crowded Democratic primary fields in Iowa, potential presidential ambitions from Hawaii Governor Josh Green, Jerry Demings' Florida political future, and the economic reality of shrinkflation hitting grocery stores as Americans face continued price increases.Then, nuclear weapons historian Greg Mitchell joins Chuck Todd to discuss his documentary "Atomic Bowl" and the largely forgotten story of a football game played in Nagasaki just four months after the atomic bombing, revealing how both American and Japanese governments worked to quickly turn the page on nuclear devastation. Mitchell explores why Nagasaki became the "forgotten city" compared to Hiroshima, despite the horrific targeting of civilian populations rather than military bases, and how the military-ordered football game featuring a Heisman Trophy winner was part of a broader effort to westernize Japan and normalize post-war relations. The conversation delves into the decades-long government cover-up of radiation health effects on American troops, the "downwinders" affected by nuclear testing, and how the true decision-making process behind the bombings remains buried by official narratives that claimed the bombs saved a million American lives.The discussion takes on contemporary urgency as Mitchell warns that nuclear weapons are being made "more useable" while the horror of their effects fades from living memory, with AI now integrated into nuclear protocols and the Trump administration proposing nuclear reactors on the moon. Todd and Mitchell examine how Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" brought renewed attention to nuclear issues, the ongoing radiation monitoring in Japanese cities, and whether there's a modern equivalent to muckraking journalists like Upton Sinclair who could expose nuclear truths today. The episode highlights the critical importance of remembering nuclear history as policymakers consider the role of nuclear power in clean energy transitions while the Pacific Theatre's lessons remain overshadowed by European World War II narratives, making the atomic bombings' anniversaries increasingly forgotten despite their lasting global implications.Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Chuck Todd's Introduction02:00 Trump's crazy interview with CNBC was full of errors and lies03:15 Trump is either losing it or is being given bad information04:30 Trump is poisoning government data05:45 Corrupting data can destroy the economy06:15 Trump claims highest vote total ever in Texas… not true07:30 Trump had the 7th highest vote total in Texas just since WW208:45 Trump is calling for an unfair election in Texas to hold power09:45 Illinois is the most gerrymandered Democratic state10:45 Arnold Schwarzenegger vows to fight Newsom over redistricting13:15 Advocating for unfairness is terrible for the democracy14:45 Elected Republicans are not on board with manipulating BLS stats16:00 Steve Kloobeck running TV ads in CA after Harris bows out17:45 Kloobeck's first ad is about Trump & Epstein19:15 Looking likely Sherrod Brown will run for senate in Ohio21:15 If Brown wins he'll be the #1 target for Republicans in 28'23:15 Democrats now have 4 senate candidates in Iowa25:30 Democrats will have a hard time clearing the primary field26:45 Hawaii governor Josh Green might run for president28:00 Jerry Demings might run for governor or senate in Florida30:00 Shrinkflation is showing up at grocery stores as prices rise33:45 Greg Mitchell joins the Chuck ToddCast! 35:30 How Greg ended up on the nuclear weapons beat 37:00 Nagasaki is the "forgotten city" 38:00 Oppenheimer brought nukes back into public consciousness 39:15 The "atomic bowl" was played 4 months after Nagasaki bombing 40:30 The story of the game was swept under the rug 43:00 Why was Nagasaki bombed if Hiroshima "made the point"? 44:45 Why were Hiroshima and Nagasaki chosen for bombing? 46:00 Target wasn't military bases, it was the middle of the cities 47:00 Truman put a stop to use of additional nukes 48:30 Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is largely forgotten 50:00 U.S. troops sent in after bombing had health problems from radiation 51:30 Government took decades to deal with health fallout for troops 52:45 Oppenheimer brought attention to the "downwinders" of nuke tests 54:00 Both U.S. & Japanese governments wanted to turn page on WW2 56:00 The atomic bowl featured a Heisman trophy winner 57:30 Why was the game played? 58:45 Game was part of an effort to westernize Japan 1:01:15 Game was ordered by military command, not Washington 1:02:15 Participants didn't talk about playing in the game 1:03:45 There's been no feedback on the film from the Pentagon 1:05:15 Horror of nuclear weapons barely exists in living memory 1:07:00 Is there a robust community of historians in Japan for this topic? 1:08:15 Do the Japanese still monitor radiation fallout in these cities? 1:10:15 Justification narrative was saving a million American lives 1:11:30 The Pacific theatre receives far less attention than Europe 1:13:00 Decision making process has been buried by the government 1:14:00 Trump administration wants a nuclear reactor on the moon 1:15:15 The role of nuclear power in clean energy transition 1:16:30 AI is being used in our nuclear weapons protocols, but can't launch 1:17:30 J. Robert Oppenheimer's conversation with Truman 1:19:45 Thoughts on Nolan's portrayal of Oppenheimer? 1:22:45 American public perception on use of the bomb 1:23:45 Nukes are being made "more useable" 1:25:00 The taboo around using nukes 1:26:45 Is there someone in political culture today like Upton Sinclair? 1:30:45 How to watch "Atomic Bowl"1:31:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Greg Mitchell 1:33:45 Ask Chuck 1:34:00 What can Democrats do to reconnect with young men? 1:40:00 How will high housing prices and inequality shape young voters? 1:44:45 What is Dems 2032 path without turning Texas and Florida purple?

We discuss former Sen. Sherrod Brown's political future, fundraising in the Ohio governor's race and why Vice President JD Vance returned to Ohio.

A Panel with Mayor Justin M. Bibb, Cleveland; Mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego; Mayor Donna Deegan, Jacksonville; and Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas CityrnrnMayors will tell you they don't have the luxury of inaction. Despite chaos in Washington, Mayors have remained focused on providing a path forward and continuing to deliver for their communities -- on serving their constituents, solving problems, and executing promised reforms and improvements.rnrnThis summer, Mayors from across the country will gather in Cleveland for the annual convening of the Democratic Mayors Association (DMA), where Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb currently serves as president.rnrnImmediately following the Mayors panel, there will be a session featuring former Senator Sherrod Brown, "Dignity of Work: Winning Working Class Voters," and attendees are welcome to stay for that as well.rnrnThe DMA is comprised of mayors of cities of 30,000 and more, creating a network of municipal executives connected to leaders from business and labor. The summit is organized around the theme "Community over Chaos: A Path Forward."

GOP Analyst Bob Clegg looks at the Gubernatorial race as well as other important state races

The Ohio Democratic Party has a new chair. Amy Acton is building a campaign to run for Ohio governor. And everyone is waiting for Sherrod Brown to announce his plans.

On the sixty-second episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben, Shane, and Matthew discuss the Mayflower Compact, and its implications for American political life as one of the nation's earliest constitutional compacts. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the sixty-first episode, Shane and Ben are joined by Joseph Natali, a Ph.D. student at Baylor University dissertating on the constitutionalism of bureaucracy and how Presidents succeed or fail in exercising control over the executive branch. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

Trump claimed that he could bypass Congress to impose tariffs under IEEPA due to a trade deficit emergency over the last 40 years; but, a federal panel blocked him from imposing those tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada and 50 other countries. Now it's on its way to the Supreme Court – Harold Meyerson comments.Also: Rural America is Trump country. Last November Trump carried 93 percent of rural counties.. How can Democrats change that? Anthony Flaccavento and Erica Etelson, co-founders of the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative, have a strategy to accomplish that.Plus: After serving 18 years in the Senate, and losing last November, Sherrod Brown analyzes what it will take for Democrats to recover from the defeats of 2024, and comments on his own political future – he could run for senator or for governor in 2026. (Originally recorded May 7, 2025)

On the sixtieth episode, Matthew and Ben are joined by Shilo Brooks, Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, to discuss his immensely popular course "The Art of Statesmanship and the Political Life." We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, May 22, and reports on one of the largest grifts in White House history and Donald Trump's abuse of government power. Plus, Maureen Dowd and Geraldo Rivera “Fallback” with Melber. Geraldo Rivera and Senator Sherrod Brown also join.

On the fifty-ninth episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben and Matthew discuss Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7 of Alexis De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" on the omnipotence of the majority. They discuss Tocqueville's warnings of the detrimental effects of democracy on the citizen. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the fifty-eighth episode, Shane, Matthew, and Ben are joined by William B. Allen, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, to discuss Montesquieu's political philosophy and its influence on the American Founding and eighteenth-century British politics. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.