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"Student loan forgiveness is a bribe for young voters," shouted Newsweek in 2022. "Harris's call for price controls on groceries is more pandering than policy," declared The Hill in 2024. "Free for all: Democratic socialist's policy pitches face tough fiscal reality in New York," warned Politico this year. Every time an elected official or political candidate proposes a policy with even the slightest hint of actual populism, U.S. pundits, analysts and alleged experts line up to tell us that it's just a scheme to "buy votes." Offering student-debt relief is just cheating. Lowering grocery costs is simply pandering. Eliminating public-transit fares is merely bribing voters. These initiatives aren't developed in good faith in order to improve the lives of the public; they're cynical ploys to help a given politician get ahead. We know that some policymakers make promises that they'll never fulfill, or chisel away at robust and universal proposals, or backtrack on bold and transformative ideas. This happens all the time. But all too often, media's default position is to assert that even the most modest of economically populist proposals are mere strategies to buy votes, revealing grim truths about what our media class seems to think the responsibilities of lawmakers and governments are. On this episode, we examine the media tendency to assume that anything remotely close to populism is somehow cheating, playing the game on "god mode" or "democracy game genie," and ought to be discouraged by Serious People, putting a sinister spin on what is simply Doing Things People Want. Our guest is FAIR's Janine Jackson.

Air Date 7/23/2025 Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's recent win in the Democratic primary in the race for Mayor of New York City has thrust socialism back into the spotlight. Perhaps we can have a calm, rational, thoughtful debate about it this time... though it would be the first. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on the infamous Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Old Democrats Must Go or Trump NEVER Will - UNFTR Media - Air Date 7-15-25 KP 2: 'The Economy Is Rigged": Robert Reich on Zohran Mamdani, The Democratic Party, Inequality, and Trump - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-26-25 KP 3: Why We Don't Revolt - Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber - Air Date 6-18-25 KP 4: Socialism for Absolute Beginners - Second Thought - Air Date 5-6-22 KP 5: Why We Should Fight For Paid Family Leave ft Natasha Hakimi Zapata - THIS IS REVOLUTION podcast - Air Date 2-20-25 KP 6: What If We Ran The Economy? - Andrewism - Air Date 2-3-25 (00:47:58) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On the US being inwardly focused to our own detriment DEEPER DIVES (00:57:10) SECTION A: HISTORICAL CONTEXT (01:45:23) SECTION B: FAILURE TO LAUNCH (02:16:09) SECTION C: CAPITALISM SUCKS (02:42:05) SECTION D: MAMDANI (02:55:29) SECTION E: VISION OF THE FUTURE   SHOW IMAGE CREDITS     Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***This episode of the 'Worth Knowing' live stream delves into the question of whether the Democratic Party is on the verge of a major comeback, even in the face of the onslaught of the Trump administration. Matt is joined by esteemed political analysts Peter Wehner and Jonathan Rauch, who discuss analyses from top political thinkers suggesting a potential Democratic resurgence. They explore the importance of cultural and economic strategies, including reclaiming the party's image on prosperity and cultural issues, and suggest embracing religious values to connect with a broader electorate. The conversation touches on practical policy ideas, the complexities of internal party divisions, and the need for a compelling narrative to galvanize support and offer a viable alternative to the current administration.00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues00:46 The Democratic Party's Comeback?02:58 Political Analysts Weigh In03:32 Challenges Facing the Democratic Party06:51 Economic and Cultural Strategies13:44 Historical Comparisons and Lessons26:34 The Importance of Storytelling in Politics27:17 Government Competence and Public Expectations28:17 Challenges in Blue State Cities29:37 Democratic Policy Perception Issues31:28 Survey Insights and Policy Suggestions38:28 Cultural Disconnect and Woke Perception47:22 Faith and Politics: A Missed Opportunity for Democrats54:48 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Justice Department officials say they are seeking a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell as two judges ask the Trump administration for more information before unsealing grand jury testimony. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki previews how Republicans can hold onto the House in the 2026 midterm elections. Rep. Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why she won't support New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.

We're heading into another potential government shutdown, and the maneuvering is already underway. Schumer is strategizing with his caucus on how to handle the September 30 deadline. It's a familiar script: Democrats want Republicans to commit to avoiding additional rescissions and to agree on the broader budget process before Democrats give their votes. The ask isn't outrageous — a few basic guarantees in exchange for the seven Democratic votes Republicans would need to hit the 60-vote threshold in the Senate.The tension, of course, is baked in. Some Democrats want to force a shutdown, not avoid one. They think it's time to show their base that they'll stand up to Trump and his agenda. But Schumer doesn't want to lose the optics war. If Democrats are the ones who initiate a shutdown, he knows they'll never be able to claim the high road again when Republicans try the same play. That framing matters — especially in an election year.Meanwhile, Republicans are eager to push another round of budget cuts. They already passed an $8 billion rescissions package and want more. That's what Schumer is trying to block, while also keeping his own party from turning a funding debate into a loyalty test. It's a messy balancing act, and the countdown has already started.Public Media Hits a WallEdith Chapin stepping down from NPR is getting attention, but the real story is the billion-dollar rescission Congress just passed — a cut directly targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That's the pot of money that gets divided among outlets like NPR and PBS. Chapin insists her departure isn't related, and maybe that's true. Thirteen years is a long run. Still, the timing speaks volumes.For years, public media has downplayed its reliance on federal dollars. They'd argue they only receive about 1% of their funding from the government, so budget cuts shouldn't matter. But now that Congress has actually slashed that funding, the narrative changes. If they're not publicly funded in any meaningful way, how do they survive? And if they are, then why haven't they done a better job of building public goodwill to protect that funding?I don't think the model holds up much longer. If you rely on taxpayer money, you have to make your case — constantly. You have to give people something they can see, something they can repeat. You can't just be vague and institutional and assume the funding will continue. It's not the '90s anymore. The party's ending, and there's a new bartender who's ready to close the tab.UNESCO and the American PullbackAnd then there's UNESCO. Trump is pulling the U.S. out of the UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — again. It's a reversal of a reversal from his first term. He says it's too “woke,” too biased, too ineffective. Whatever the justification, it fits a larger pattern: the U.S. retreating from its role as primary funder of global institutions.There's always a debate about whether this kind of move opens the door for China to step in and fill the void. That argument has merit. But I'll say to UNESCO what I said to public media: if you depend on the American public — directly or indirectly — for your funding and relevance, then you have to win public support. You have to tell your story well, and often. You have to make people care.Some of these global organizations got comfortable. They assumed the checks would keep coming, and the U.S. would always foot the bill. But now they're running out of room. The music's fading. And if they can't answer why they matter in plain language, they'll find themselves cut off without much fanfare.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:25 - Justin's BART Experience00:08:52 - Interview with Michael Tracey00:39:40 - Update00:40:17 - Gov't Shutdown?00:43:32 - NPR00:45:09 - UNESCO00:47:35 - Interview with Michael Tracey, con't01:18:40 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent visit to early-primary South Carolina, followed by his return home and hinting at a special election to re-politicize California's redistricting process in order to add more Democratic seats in Congress (as a counter to Texas' legislature doing the same to pad the present House GOP majority), seems further evidence of the term-limited governor's president ambitions. Yet as Newsom's South Carolina experience showed, wherever he journeys, he also brings along the Golden State as political baggage.  Hoover senior fellow Lee Ohanian and distinguished policy fellow Bill Whalen, both contributors to Hoover's California on Your Mind periodical, join Jonathan Movroydis to discuss the latest in the Golden State including where Newsom stands as far as delivering on lofty gubernatorial promises with less than 18 months remaining in his second and final term, as well as how that record on such thorny policy matters as homelessness, new housing and high-speed rail construction might impact his presidential prospects. Recorded on July 21, 2025. 

We discuss how the Democratic ticket is shaping up in Texas. Will Beto, Allred, Talarico and Castro all run against each other? 

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two discuss the Wall Street Journal Report that, in 2003, Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein, his then close friend, a graphic birthday card with a self-drawn picture of a naked woman, with the message, "Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret." Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The pair examines the new economic data showing that both inflation, and the consumer price index (CPI) rose in June. This shows that the Trump tariffs are raising both inflation, and prices for goods that the American people purchase regularly. Brad also talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Trump's Budget Could Break the Economy." (Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/20/trumps-deficits-could-break-the-economy/) Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social‬ and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com. Dr. Shapiro's website is www.sonecon.com, where you can find his latest blog posts as well. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.  

ACS recently completed our 2025 National Convention Series, taking a deep dive into states' responses to the pressing issues of immigration, democracy and voting, economic and racial justice, and transgender rights. This week, we bring you brief excerpts from that series, highlighting perspectives from a diverse set of experts on the stakes of this moment and what we can do in response.  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Director of Policy and Program, ACSGuest: Aura Bogado, Senior Reporter, Injustice WatchGuest: Alina Das, James Weldon Johnson Professor & Co-Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic, New York University School of LawGuest: Marina Multhaup, Senior Associate, Barnard Iglitzin, & Lavitt LLP (Counsel for Starbucks United)Guest: Kylar W. Broadus, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Public Speaker, Strategist, Legislative, Policy, ManagementGuest: William McGinty, Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Office of the Attorney GeneralGuest: Dawn Blagrove, Executive Director, Emancipate NCLink: Then They Came for Me: Protecting Our Neighbors and OurselvesLink: Resisting Oligarchy + Building Power Link: Combatting a Campaign of Erasure: Upholding the Rights of Trans People to Exist and ThriveLink: Power PlaysVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube -----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2025.

Why did a Sequoia partner in faraway Silicon Valley feel the need to troll the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor? Bradley breaks down the power dynamics at play in Sean Maguire's inflammatory remarks about Zohran Mamdani: a high-performing VC chasing attention, a prestigious firm caught in the crossfire, and the challenge of balancing individual expression with institutional risk. Maguire's move wasn't a misstep, says Bradley, it was a calculated play for relevance in a niche echo chamber. Also in this episode: The UK's plan to lower the voting age to 16 offers a blueprint for U.S. reform, a rumination on the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the human species, and why Bradley lost his lifelong aversion to Billy Joel.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytusk.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.

Today's show begins just after President Trump holds another impromptu press conference at the White House while meeting with the Philippine president, who's in Washington to negotiate a trade deal. Asked about the Justice Department's request to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the sole living person convicted in the Jeffrey Epstein case, he replied, "That sounds appropriate," but then quickly shifted to talking about former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and the Russia investigation, and then accused Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of committing crimes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sitting Democratic president who chooses not to run for re-election, a vice president running out of the president's shadow, and a Republican nominee trying to make a political comeback amidst accusations of collusion – welcome to the 2024 1968 presidential election. What we think we know about the election has been challenged, however, by a new book by Luke A. Nichter, a professor of history and presidential studies at Chapman University. In The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968 (Yale UP, 2024) Nichter reexamines the campaign and shows how the ‘68 election foreshadowed our current political landscape. The 1968 presidential race was a contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace. The United States was reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy and was bitterly divided on the Vietnam War and domestic issues, including civil rights and rising crime. Drawing on previously unexamined archives and numerous interviews, Luke A. Nichter upends the conventional understanding of the campaign. Nichter chronicles how the evangelist Billy Graham met with Johnson after the president's attempt to reenter the race was stymied by his own party, and offered him a deal: Nixon, if elected, would continue Johnson's Vietnam War policy and also not oppose his Great Society, if Johnson would soften his support for Humphrey. Johnson agreed. Nichter also shows that Johnson was far more active in the campaign than has previously been described; that Humphrey's resurgence in October had nothing to do with his changing his position on the war; that Nixon's “Southern Strategy” has been misunderstood, since he hardly even campaigned there; and that Wallace's appeal went far beyond the South and anticipated today's Republican populism. This eye-opening account of the political calculations and maneuvering that decided this fiercely fought election reshapes our understanding of a key moment in twentieth-century American history. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on a book about the reversal in US grand strategy from victory at all costs in World War II to peace at any price in the Vietnam War. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via https://www.andrewopace.com/. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A sitting Democratic president who chooses not to run for re-election, a vice president running out of the president's shadow, and a Republican nominee trying to make a political comeback amidst accusations of collusion – welcome to the 2024 1968 presidential election. What we think we know about the election has been challenged, however, by a new book by Luke A. Nichter, a professor of history and presidential studies at Chapman University. In The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968 (Yale UP, 2024) Nichter reexamines the campaign and shows how the ‘68 election foreshadowed our current political landscape. The 1968 presidential race was a contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace. The United States was reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy and was bitterly divided on the Vietnam War and domestic issues, including civil rights and rising crime. Drawing on previously unexamined archives and numerous interviews, Luke A. Nichter upends the conventional understanding of the campaign. Nichter chronicles how the evangelist Billy Graham met with Johnson after the president's attempt to reenter the race was stymied by his own party, and offered him a deal: Nixon, if elected, would continue Johnson's Vietnam War policy and also not oppose his Great Society, if Johnson would soften his support for Humphrey. Johnson agreed. Nichter also shows that Johnson was far more active in the campaign than has previously been described; that Humphrey's resurgence in October had nothing to do with his changing his position on the war; that Nixon's “Southern Strategy” has been misunderstood, since he hardly even campaigned there; and that Wallace's appeal went far beyond the South and anticipated today's Republican populism. This eye-opening account of the political calculations and maneuvering that decided this fiercely fought election reshapes our understanding of a key moment in twentieth-century American history. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on a book about the reversal in US grand strategy from victory at all costs in World War II to peace at any price in the Vietnam War. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via https://www.andrewopace.com/. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The future of Iowa's spot in the presidential nominating calendar is up in the air. What's at stake?

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Day 1 of the special session saw a full court press on redistricting - no movement on flood relief, or any other issue: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/us/politics/texas-redistricting-floods.html...Rigging maps to win elections is tantamount to totalitarianism - "democracy thrives or dies on how we draw political districts": https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/texas-redistricting-republican-democracy-20778376.php...U.S. Reps Henry Cuellar, Vicente Gonzalez, Lizzie Fletcher and Julie Johnson are the likely Democratic targets: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/article/texas-redistricting-districts-trump-20778386.php...Any proposed maps you've seen floating around, at present are probably fake: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/texas-redistricting-map-congress-20778346.php...Until he got a call from Trump, Governor Abbott was not enthused about pursuing redistricting: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/22/texas-redistricting-abbott-republicans-resistant-trump/...And history shows that the Texas Republican majority has never given much of a damn about keeping Texans safe from floods, so the hostage maneuver is predictable: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/21/texas-hill-country-flooding-inaction-state-legislature/Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: ⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

State Senator Molly Cook returned to work as an emergency nurse in her hometown of Houston at the conclusion of her freshman session a few weeks ago - only to be dragged back to the Capitol for a special session that, turns out, is a lot more about Governor Abbott doing the bidding of Donald Trump than helping Hill Country flood victims, or even addressing Dan Patrick's stupid THC ban. Senator Cook joined us for the first of a series of updates from Democratic lawmakers as the special session continues.Thanks for listening! Progress Texas is in our Summer Vacation Membership Drive - if only 10% of our audience signs up for at least $10 per month in support, we'd be funded for the upcoming year. Please help us continue our important work at https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive.

Cuts from the Trump Administration are impacting Oklahoma education and research.A former Democratic candidate for State Superintendent is running for Congress.The Osage Nation is celebrating Indigenous journalism.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Hunter Biden’s profanity-laced tirade on a podcast defending Pres. Joe Biden has drawn sharp attention. While it energized some loyalists, it alienated others, deepening Democratic divisions. His outburst may have spotlighted frustrations but likely hurt more than helped, reinforcing perceptions of chaos rather than unity. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sitting Democratic president who chooses not to run for re-election, a vice president running out of the president's shadow, and a Republican nominee trying to make a political comeback amidst accusations of collusion – welcome to the 2024 1968 presidential election. What we think we know about the election has been challenged, however, by a new book by Luke A. Nichter, a professor of history and presidential studies at Chapman University. In The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968 (Yale UP, 2024) Nichter reexamines the campaign and shows how the ‘68 election foreshadowed our current political landscape. The 1968 presidential race was a contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace. The United States was reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy and was bitterly divided on the Vietnam War and domestic issues, including civil rights and rising crime. Drawing on previously unexamined archives and numerous interviews, Luke A. Nichter upends the conventional understanding of the campaign. Nichter chronicles how the evangelist Billy Graham met with Johnson after the president's attempt to reenter the race was stymied by his own party, and offered him a deal: Nixon, if elected, would continue Johnson's Vietnam War policy and also not oppose his Great Society, if Johnson would soften his support for Humphrey. Johnson agreed. Nichter also shows that Johnson was far more active in the campaign than has previously been described; that Humphrey's resurgence in October had nothing to do with his changing his position on the war; that Nixon's “Southern Strategy” has been misunderstood, since he hardly even campaigned there; and that Wallace's appeal went far beyond the South and anticipated today's Republican populism. This eye-opening account of the political calculations and maneuvering that decided this fiercely fought election reshapes our understanding of a key moment in twentieth-century American history. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the moral fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on a book about the reversal in US grand strategy from victory at all costs in World War II to peace at any price in the Vietnam War. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via https://www.andrewopace.com/. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates are on the ballot this year. That includes some Republican candidates facing off against familiar Democratic opponents. Michael Pope explains.

Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, NY Post Columnist, Author of "THE BIG GUY: How a President and His Son Sold Out America," and host of Pod Force One with Miranda Devine, joined the Guy Benson Show to give her first reaction to Hunter Biden's viral interview with Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5. Hunter Biden slammed many in the Democratic party for their treatment of his family and his father, and Miranda called his reaction "uncut." Miranda and Guy also discussed released information about the 2016 Russia collusion hoax, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota State Senator, Nicole Mitchell, has been convicted of 1st degree burglary.  A talk show host, Stephen Colbert, has been canceled by CBS.  The D.O.S. will be investigating Barack Obama and Joe Biden (and others), for scandals when they were in office.  House Speaker, Mike Johnson, says more appropriation bills are expected to follow after passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill."  A Chicago Mayor says his police department "will Not"' help out with I.C.E..  Mexican nationals are overwhelmed by Americans who are migrating to Mexico City.  The Democratic party approval rating has dropped, and is an all-time low of 19%.  S.C.O.T.U.S. Justice Jackson has admitted she bases her rulings on personal feelings.  A 77 year old man was killed in Florida as he stopped to save a turtle crossing the freeway.  -Thank you for listening!-  

In this episode, the brothers engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from political commentary and current events to personal relationships and sexual dynamics. They explore the challenges facing the economy, the state of American politics, and the strategies of the Democratic party. The conversation shifts to the complexities of relationships, including the dynamics of cheating and the role of sexual aides and toys. The hosts reflect on their personal growth and the importance of communication in relationships, ultimately emphasizing the need for transparency and understanding in navigating life's challenges.

This bonus epsiode covers Rob Schneider's scathing Fox News op-ed calling Colbert's show "wafer thin Democratic propaganda."John Oliver's reactionCould this be the best thing that ever happened to Colbert's career? Should the Democrats recruit him for that open South Carolina Senate seat? And what does Jon Stewart—Colbert's friend, manager-mate, and executive producer—have to say about it all?Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com Also follow the companion piece  dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Heidi kicks off the final hour of the show with Terry Jones, breaking down a bleak future for the Democratic party, then dives into the rhetoric around the current conflict in the Levant & why she wants to see America use their military power. And she doesn't understand how Colbert's show requires SIXTY people AND gets a year of notice, plus the Audio Clip of the Day.

Heide Harris is in for Mark today, opening the show with the latest topic--Coldplay concerts & infidelity. Dr. Patrick Rishe joins to talk about the WNBA's labor issues that went public, Ira Mehlman talks about the issues with immigration clamp downs across the country, and why it's so important to prioritize crime. Sue & Fred join in studio with Heidi for a wide-ranging edition of Sue's News that coves good, movies, insect news (after a slight delay), what's a reasonable amount of states for people to have traveled to in their lives & do you know what "Cool Ranch" Doritos are called in Europe? Heidi kicks off the final hour of the show with Terry Jones, breaking down a bleak future for the Democratic party, then dives into the rhetoric around the current conflict in the Levant & why she wants to see America use their military power. And she doesn't understand how Colbert's show requires SIXTY people AND gets a year of notice, plus the Audio Clip of the Day.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how ongoing deficit spending by both Democratic and Republican administrations fuels market growth and creates a misleading sense of economic strength.

New York native, Daniel Idfresne, joins Josh to discuss Zohran Mamdani"s victory in the Democratic primary for New York Mayor.  Daniel breaks down the demographics in the primary that lead to Mamdani's victory.  They also discuss how the general election looks now that both Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo have decided to stay in the race, running as independents. Daniel also analyzes Mamdani's plans and policies.  He shows how they would likely affect New Yorkers if they are implemented.   Daniel's article in the Real Clear Politics:   https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/06/25/zohran_mamdani_working-class_mayor_for_upper_class_voters.html   Follow Daniel on X and at Young Voices:   https://x.com/danielidfresne?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.joinyv.org/talent/daniel-idfresne   (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome   (00:26) Discussing Zan Ani's Primary Victory   (04:36) Impact of Ani's Policies on New York   (11:05) General Election Dynamics   (16:54) Demographic Breakdown of Ani's Support   (29:01) Advice for New Yorkers and Final Thoughts   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML   cbdistillery.com   Join the Fed Haters Club!   joingml.com   secure.thomasmassie.com/donate  

Edition No194 | 19-07-2025 - The divisive and controversial “Russia Hoax” has made a reappearance on the political scene, and this time it's the ringmaster of politics, Donald Trump that has reanimated it. And there is nothing accidental about the timing as the Epstein scandal deepens and broadens. Grab your tin-foil hats—because we're diving into the *alleged* “Russia Hoax”, or rather the claims that the Hoax that was not a hoax was a Democratic deep state hoax. Confused – you should be. Concerned – you will be. Cue ominous circus clown music.----------DESCRIPTION:The Russia Hoax Revisited: Trump's Tactics & The Epstein ConnectionIn this episode of Silicon Bites, we dive into the re-emergence of the controversial Russia hoax, spearheaded once again by Donald Trump. As the Epstein scandal continues to unfold, the timing of this resurgence is anything but accidental. We analyze the mechanics behind the Russia hoax, its inception in 2016, the findings of the Mueller Report, and the Steele Dossier. Additionally, we explore Russia's cyber warfare capabilities and intent to meddle in democratic processes worldwide. We also cover Trump's current legal battles, media deflections, and the political strategies aimed at distracting public attention from new explosive revelations. Buckle up for an in-depth breakdown of one of the most contentious topics in modern political history.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Support Acknowledgment00:17 The Russia Hoax Revisited00:52 Understanding the Russia Hoax03:45 Election Hacking Allegations06:26 The Steele Dossier09:34 Russia's Cyber Warfare Capabilities11:48 Trump's Deflection Tactics13:33 Epstein Scandal and Political Fallout16:46 Trump vs. Murdoch: The Media Battle18:12 Legal and Political Escalations20:04 Conclusion and Future Expectations----------LINKS: https://www.justsecurity.org/44697/steele-dossier-knowing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steele_dossierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Steelehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senate_Intelligence_Committee_report_on_Russian_interference_in_the_2016_United_States_presidential_electionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller_reporthttps://www.thedailybeast.com/putin-pals-say-trumps-russia-threat-is-just-an-epstein-smokescreen/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/19/donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-files-latest-news-wall-street-journal-ruper-murdoch-maga-us-politicshttps://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/epstein-trump-murdoch-relationship-wsjhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-over-epstein-report-seeks-10-billion-2025-07-18/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/18/donald-trump-epstein-files-wsj-birthright-citizenship-cryptocurrency-us-politics-live-news-updateshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-trump-spent-years-stoking-dark-theories-and-why-hes-facing-epstein-case-blowback-nowhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/14/a-tycoons-deep-state-conspiracy-divehttps://nypost.com/2025/07/15/us-news/trump-hits-back-at-reporter-asking-if-hes-named-in-jeffrey-epstein-files-at-center-of-maga-firestorm/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/04/24/what-steele-dossier-said-vs-what-mueller-report-said/https://www.thedailybeast.com/tulsi-gabbard-feeds-maga-an-obama-conspiracy-amid-epstein-blowback/ ----------

Guests: Sen. Cory Booker, Brandy Zadrozny, Eric Holder, Tim MillerBombshell reporting from the Wall Street Journal on Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Tonight: the bawdy new details and a familiar, forceful denial from the president. Plus,  former attorney general Eric Holder on Trump and Bondi's handling of the Epstein files, Democratic "hoax" allegations, and the radical Republican plan to maintain power.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

The Senate gets moving on Donald Trump's appeals-court nominees, including Emil Bove for the Third Circuit, despite a Democratic walkout of the Judiciary Committee meeting. What questions remain about Bove's record at the Justice Department, including his handling of the Eric Adams case? And could his appointment affect whether other judges choose to retire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01:06:33 – 01:07:19Settler and IDF Violence Kills Nearly 1,000 Palestinians Since 2023Following the October 7 invasion, violence against Palestinians has intensified. Even former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert condemned the atrocities, noting many of the victims are children. 01:11:29 – 01:12:38Christians Abandoned by Pro-Israel U.S. LeadersDespite settler attacks on Christian villages, figures like Huckabee stay silent. Accusations rise that financial and political interests override concern for persecuted Christians. 01:12:40 – 01:13:52Churches Burned, Crops Destroyed in West Bank PogromsSettlers torch homes, crops, and a Christian cemetery in Tebe. The systematic violence and desecration are framed as genocidal land seizure. 01:16:11 – 01:17:14Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Gaza, Killing ThreeA strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza sparks outrage—even from the Pope. Israel claims it was a mistake, while critics recall past “accidental” attacks like the USS Liberty. 01:25:10 – 01:26:08Israel Bombs Syrian Defense Ministry Amid Druze ConflictAfter West Jerusalem threatened “painful blows,” Israel launched strikes on Damascus, including near the presidential palace. Violence now spreads into Syria. 01:38:25 – 01:39:33BRICS Condemns U.S. and Israeli Bombings of IranBRICS leaders denounce violations of international law, prompting Trump to threaten tariffs and sanctions—escalating a global divide between unipolar control and multipolar sovereignty. 01:44:06 – 01:45:18Dave Smith Condemns Pro-Israel “Pro-Lifers”At a Turning Point event, Smith calls out conservative hypocrisy—arguing that supporting Israel's bombing of Gaza disqualifies anyone from claiming to be “pro-life.” 01:56:47 – 01:58:01Undercover Video Exposes Abortionist's Cruelty and EnthusiasmVirginia abortionist Jessica Rubino is filmed joking about killing babies and offering “gender care.” 02:01:09 – 02:04:08Spiritual Case Against AbortionThe argument builds from biology to theology, stating that if one believes in the soul—even vaguely—then abortion becomes inexcusable spiritual murder. 02:10:29 – 02:10:59Starvation or Death: Gaza's No-Win SituationThe UN confirms Gazans face deadly choices—either starve or be shot at aid stations. The speaker accuses Israel of weaponizing humanitarian aid. 02:14:20 – 02:15:10Zionism's Fruits: Genocide and DespairA Christian calls on fellow believers to reckon with the consequences of supporting Zionism—arguing it has yielded mass murder and spiritual rot. 02:33:26 – 02:33:57Planned Parenthood's Sex Ed Targets ChildrenThe organization's new digital program pushes radical ideas, such as children being “sexual from birth,” to teachers of students as young as 8 years old. 02:38:40 – 02:39:23Consumerism Replaces the Joy of ParenthoodA cultural shift equates fulfillment with goods and experiences, while ignoring the unique love, meaning, and legacy children offer. 02:55:30 – 02:57:23Trump Sued Over Superman Meme by DC and James GunnTrump is mocked for a photoshopped Superman tweet that prompted a billion-dollar lawsuit from Warner Bros. and DC. The reaction is framed as absurd censorship and political overreach. 03:01:27 – 03:02:30Trump Denounces Epstein Files as Democrat HoaxTrump calls the Epstein scandal a Democratic hoax, undermining his prior rhetoric. The move angers his base and is seen as a betrayal of earlier promises to expose child trafficking networks. 03:07:04 – 03:08:12QAnon's Failed Prophecies and Trump's CollapseThe transcript mocks QAnon for never delivering results. Trump's recent behavior contradicts years of supposed “trust the plan” messaging, leading to disillusionment. 03:44:23 – 03:45:42China Unveils Robotic ‘Murder Wolves' for CombatVideo footage shows China deploying quadruped robots with drones. The segment critiques their aesthetics and warns about their real potential for battlefield use. 03:52:54 – 03:53:23Automation Removes Human Moral JudgmentDelegating warfare to robots removes the human conscience from battle decisions. The fear is that “malfunctions” will be used as plausible deniability for atrocities. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

I sat down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis - and we covered it all, Trump's health, all things Epstein, a MAGA base increasingly angry and confused, and a Democratic Party, still trying to figure out how to be a strong, effective opposition. We also talked about our favorite Chicago spots. Check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01:06:33 – 01:07:19Settler and IDF Violence Kills Nearly 1,000 Palestinians Since 2023Following the October 7 invasion, violence against Palestinians has intensified. Even former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert condemned the atrocities, noting many of the victims are children. 01:11:29 – 01:12:38Christians Abandoned by Pro-Israel U.S. LeadersDespite settler attacks on Christian villages, figures like Huckabee stay silent. Accusations rise that financial and political interests override concern for persecuted Christians. 01:12:40 – 01:13:52Churches Burned, Crops Destroyed in West Bank PogromsSettlers torch homes, crops, and a Christian cemetery in Tebe. The systematic violence and desecration are framed as genocidal land seizure. 01:16:11 – 01:17:14Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Gaza, Killing ThreeA strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza sparks outrage—even from the Pope. Israel claims it was a mistake, while critics recall past “accidental” attacks like the USS Liberty. 01:25:10 – 01:26:08Israel Bombs Syrian Defense Ministry Amid Druze ConflictAfter West Jerusalem threatened “painful blows,” Israel launched strikes on Damascus, including near the presidential palace. Violence now spreads into Syria. 01:38:25 – 01:39:33BRICS Condemns U.S. and Israeli Bombings of IranBRICS leaders denounce violations of international law, prompting Trump to threaten tariffs and sanctions—escalating a global divide between unipolar control and multipolar sovereignty. 01:44:06 – 01:45:18Dave Smith Condemns Pro-Israel “Pro-Lifers”At a Turning Point event, Smith calls out conservative hypocrisy—arguing that supporting Israel's bombing of Gaza disqualifies anyone from claiming to be “pro-life.” 01:56:47 – 01:58:01Undercover Video Exposes Abortionist's Cruelty and EnthusiasmVirginia abortionist Jessica Rubino is filmed joking about killing babies and offering “gender care.” 02:01:09 – 02:04:08Spiritual Case Against AbortionThe argument builds from biology to theology, stating that if one believes in the soul—even vaguely—then abortion becomes inexcusable spiritual murder. 02:10:29 – 02:10:59Starvation or Death: Gaza's No-Win SituationThe UN confirms Gazans face deadly choices—either starve or be shot at aid stations. The speaker accuses Israel of weaponizing humanitarian aid. 02:14:20 – 02:15:10Zionism's Fruits: Genocide and DespairA Christian calls on fellow believers to reckon with the consequences of supporting Zionism—arguing it has yielded mass murder and spiritual rot. 02:33:26 – 02:33:57Planned Parenthood's Sex Ed Targets ChildrenThe organization's new digital program pushes radical ideas, such as children being “sexual from birth,” to teachers of students as young as 8 years old. 02:38:40 – 02:39:23Consumerism Replaces the Joy of ParenthoodA cultural shift equates fulfillment with goods and experiences, while ignoring the unique love, meaning, and legacy children offer. 02:55:30 – 02:57:23Trump Sued Over Superman Meme by DC and James GunnTrump is mocked for a photoshopped Superman tweet that prompted a billion-dollar lawsuit from Warner Bros. and DC. The reaction is framed as absurd censorship and political overreach. 03:01:27 – 03:02:30Trump Denounces Epstein Files as Democrat HoaxTrump calls the Epstein scandal a Democratic hoax, undermining his prior rhetoric. The move angers his base and is seen as a betrayal of earlier promises to expose child trafficking networks. 03:07:04 – 03:08:12QAnon's Failed Prophecies and Trump's CollapseThe transcript mocks QAnon for never delivering results. Trump's recent behavior contradicts years of supposed “trust the plan” messaging, leading to disillusionment. 03:44:23 – 03:45:42China Unveils Robotic ‘Murder Wolves' for CombatVideo footage shows China deploying quadruped robots with drones. The segment critiques their aesthetics and warns about their real potential for battlefield use. 03:52:54 – 03:53:23Automation Removes Human Moral JudgmentDelegating warfare to robots removes the human conscience from battle decisions. The fear is that “malfunctions” will be used as plausible deniability for atrocities. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

President Donald Trump disowned his supporters who have called for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, chiding them Wednesday as "weaklings" who "bought into this bulls---." Trump called the issue 'a big hoax' and 'perpetrated by the Democrats'. The Morning Joe panel discusses.

In this episode, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer discusses ongoing Republican-led investigations into Joe Biden’s mental fitness and the legitimacy of executive actions taken during his administration. Comer criticizes the partisan atmosphere in Congress, accuses Democrats of prioritizing opposition to Trump over substantive policy, and raises concerns about the use of autopen signatures on executive orders and pardons. He also highlights media bias in protecting Biden and expresses skepticism about Democratic cooperation in oversight efforts. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump continues to face blowback from within his own base over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Now he says questions about the case and all the action against him by Democrats over the years are “all the same hoax." Award-winning investigative reporter Julie K. Brown, of The Miami Herald, has been digging into the Epstein saga from the beginning. She's also the author of "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talking "toxic empathy," more Epstein-Trump news, and finally the new Democratic formula for success: saying more curse words Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, comedian Jessimae Peluso stops by the studio! Adam starts off with a bleak observation about Malibu's slow recovery, noting that the local Equinox has been shuttered for six months while the Taco Bell across the street never closed. Jessimae and Adam take a look at Erewhon's absurd prices—including Hailey Bieber's $20 smoothie and question the legitimacy of trendy health fads like sea moss. They also weigh in on the bizarre cultural crossover of celebrities like Travis Scott having signature smoothies and McDonald's meals, and wrap up the segment with a cringe-worthy clip of E. Jean Carroll's awkward interview with Anderson Cooper.In the news, Jason “Mayhem” Miller joins to cover some wild headlines. A former MLB pitcher has been convicted of murdering his father-in-law in a chilling home invasion that involved hours of shocking security footage. Then, things take a lighter, but weirder turn with a viral TikTok story about single women in Manhattan allegedly stealing lunches to get dates, hoping a swiped salad will turn into romance via LinkedIn. Finally, they review a new 2028 Democratic primary poll showing Kamala Harris as an early frontrunner, despite her recent landslide loss to Donald Trump.Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao calls in to talk about his upcoming WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios. He opens up about how his training and recovery have changed with age, and reflects on his long relationship with legendary trainer Freddie Roach. Manny also shares thoughts on stepping away from politics to refocus on boxing, and discusses how his humble beginnings in poverty shaped his drive and determination. Adam wraps the episode with a funny personal story about why he learned never to mess with Filipinos.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH MANNY PACQUIAO:FIGHT: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (62-8-2 w 39 KOs) vs. WBC Welterweight WorldChampion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2-1) PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video begins at 8 pm ET/5 pm PTTickets available at AXS.comINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @ MannyPacquiaoFOR MORE WITH JESSIMAE PELUSO:PODCAST: Dying Laughing with JessimaeWEBSITE: www.jessimae.comINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @JessimaePelusoFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnline120Life.com - use code ADAMHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvLife insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/carollasimplisafe.com/ADAMThriveMarket.com/ACSLIVE SHOWS: July 16 - Rosemont, ILJuly 17 - Plymouth, WIJuly 19 - Plymouth, WIJuly 20 - Milwaukee, WISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025Today, ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants are ineligible for bond hearings; Republicans move to block the release of the Epstein files; Mike Waltz faces Senate grilling over the Signal chat scandal; Trump pushes an unconstitutional mid-decade redistricting bid for Texas in an effort to keep the House; the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club issues a blistering cease and desist to the Trump regime over unlicensed use of their music; a federal appeals court blocks Trump from stripping Afghan nationals of their temporary protected status; and Republican Rep James Comer used autopen to sign the subpoenas in his investigation into Biden's use of the autopen. Allison and Dana deliver the 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: Ben FoldsStream Ben Folds LIVE - Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music - Linktree@actualbenfolds.bsky.social - Bluesky, @actualbenfolds) • Instagram, benfoldsTV - YouTube StoriesICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings | The Washington PostRepublicans move to block Democratic effort to force release of Epstein files | The GuardianPresident Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott adds to special session agenda | CBS NewsMike Waltz pledges to make UN 'great again' at Senate confirmation hearing | AP NewsTrump Kept Gold Club World Cup Trophy for Himself So FIFA Had to Give the Winners a Replica | Daily BeastRock Band Rips Kristi Noem's DHS For Using Its Song With NSFW 3-Word Demand | HuffPost EntertainmentLead investigator into Biden's use of an autopen signed letters with a digital signature | NBC NewsAppeals Court Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Deportation Protections for Afghans, for Now | The New York TimesFrom The Good Newsdefendingwomen@opm.govUpdated Guidance Regarding Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal GovernmentAbide In LoveICE detainees arrive at jail scared and alone. So Rolla activists are stepping upHeart of Fire:an Immigrant Daughter's StoryReminder - 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 Donate to the MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fundhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good Trouble Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave 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?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Voters don't vote on policy — they vote on emotion. Republicans run on pure id, the constant, persistent craving for lizard-brain emotions that keep them engaged and enraged enough to act. And Democrats? Well...they lecture. One side is a fireworks display, and the other...a PowerPoint presentation. In this week's Enemies List Q&A, Rick answers your questions, sorts out what's broken in the Democratic party, & hammers out how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump lashes out at his “past supporters” as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers join his MAGA base in its demand for the release of the Jeffery Epstein files. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) explains how Republicans will sell the president's domestic policy legislation. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) addresses her confrontation with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his decision to replace all the members of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- According to new polling, Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli trails Democratic candidate Mikie Sherril by only 5-points! 5:10pm- In February, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy bragged to an audience about shielding an undocumented migrant from deportation by allowing her to live in his home. Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba is now investigating Murphy over those comments. 5:20pm- Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has announced that he is conducting an independent investigation into Gavin Newsom's response to COVID-19. The investigation will definitely be objective, right? Plus, Newsom now insists he LOVES the Second Amendment! 5:30pm- Chinese-based Unitree Robotics has brought “The Rizzbot” to Los Angeles, California. The Rizzbot is a gay humanoid robot that stands 4 feet tall and weighs 77 pounds. 5:40pm- Several reports have suggested that President Donald Trump plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Though, while speaking with the press on Wednesday, Trump denied the rumors.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/16/2025): 3:05pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote: “The Radical Left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again! Just like with the FAKE and fully discredited Steele Dossier, the lying 51 ‘Intelligence' Agents, the Laptop from Hell, which the Dems swore had come from Russia (No, it came from Hunter Biden's bathroom!), and even the Russia, Russia, Russia Scam itself, a totally fake and made up story used in order to hide Crooked Hillary Clinton's big loss in the 2016 Presidential Election, these Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at - It's all they have - They are no good at governing, no good at policy, and no good at picking winning candidates. Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue. Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullshit,' hook, line, and sinker. They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years. I have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country's history, and all these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax. Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats' work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support anymore! Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” 3:30pm- - Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap yesterday's successful Energy & Innovation Summit where CEOs from some of the biggest tech companies in the country pledged to invest $92 billion in Pennsylvania, much of which will go towards energy infrastructure allowing for the domestic development of artificial intelligence. 3:45pm- While speaking to the press on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that people claiming his administration is preventing the release of Jeffrey Epstein files are being “foolish.” 4:05pm- On Wednesday, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani visited with several Democratic members of Congress—including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Andre Carson, and Pramila Jayapal. While speaking with the press, Carter downplayed Mamdani's past calls to “globalize the intifada.” Carter suggested that some people use the phrase “symbolically.” 4:40pm- Matt says “F1” starring Brad Pitt is the best movie he has seen all year—which might be the least crazy thing he has said in a while. PLUS, Donald Trump reveals that he has successfully petitioned Coca-Cola to use sugarcane in their U.S. products. 5:05pm- According to new polling, Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli trails Democratic candidate Mikie Sherril by only 5-points! 5:10pm- In February, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy bragged to an audience about shielding an undocumented migrant from deportation by allowing her to live in his home. Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba is now investigating Murphy over those comments. 5:20pm- Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has announced that he is conducting an independent investigation into Gavin Newsom's response to COVID-19. The investigation will definitely be objective, right? Plus, Newsom now insists he LOVES the Second Amendment! 5:30pm- Chinese-based Unitree Robotics has brought “The Rizzbot” to Los Angeles, California. The Rizzbot is a gay humanoid robot that stands 4 feet tall and weighs 77 pounds. 5:40pm- Several reports have suggested that President Donald Trump plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Though, while speaking with the press on Wednesday, Trump denied the rumors. 6:05pm- Doug Kelly—CEO of American Edge Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss yesterday's Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit. Kelly explains why the $92 billion investment ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- On Wednesday, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani visited with several Democratic members of Congress—including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Andre Carson, and Pramila Jayapal. While speaking with the press, Carter downplayed Mamdani's past calls to “globalize the intifada.” Carter suggested that some people use the phrase “symbolically.” 4:40pm- Matt says “F1” starring Brad Pitt is the best movie he has seen all year—which might be the least crazy thing he has said in a while. PLUS, Donald Trump reveals that he has successfully petitioned Coca-Cola to use sugarcane in their U.S. products.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Trump's Tariffs Paying Off The economic impact of Trump-era tariffs, with the hosts highlighting a rare federal budget surplus in June 2025. They argue that despite media narratives, tariffs have not triggered significant inflation and instead have generated substantial revenue. The conversation also critiques Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for high interest rates, which they claim have frozen the housing market and stifled economic growth. The hosts advocate for rate cuts to stimulate recovery, pointing to record-high stock market performance and strong job growth under Trump’s second term. Gov. Gavin Salesman Clay and Buck analyze California Governor Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions, suggesting he is positioning himself as a frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. They critique Newsom’s evasive responses on controversial issues like transgender policies and youth gender surgeries, portraying him as a polished but insubstantial figure who avoids taking firm stances. The discussion frames Newsom as emblematic of a Democratic strategy that relies on charm and ambiguity rather than policy clarity. Illegal Immigration Realities Deep dive into the pressing issues surrounding illegal immigration, border security, and the economic impact of immigration policies in the United States. The hosts open with a discussion on the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” ICE facility near the Everglades, using it as a springboard to critique the media’s portrayal of immigration enforcement and the emotional narratives often used by the political left. A major theme throughout this hour is the economic burden of illegal immigration, with Clay and Buck arguing that the influx of undocumented migrants contributes to rising housing costs, overcrowded emergency rooms, and inflated hotel prices—particularly in cities like New York City. They highlight how Airbnb regulations and the use of hotels to house migrants have disrupted local markets, driving up costs for everyday Americans. Can You Believe This Question? Media bias and cultural influence, particularly in sports journalism. Clay and Buck react to a viral moment from the MLB All-Star Game press conference, where a reporter from Defector confronted MLB officials over Georgia’s voting laws. Clay and Buck criticize what they call “agenda journalism” and highlight the irony of punishing Atlanta—a majority Black city—for state-level legislation. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just two weeks ago, New Yorkers voted en masse for a self-proclaimed socialist—someone who once called for “seizing the means of production.” This is, of course, Zohran Mamdani, who dominated in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor with a definitive victory over Andrew Cuomo. He has called for rent freezes, free buses, and even government-run grocery stores. He won 56 percent of the vote in a campaign fueled by young, highly educated, wealthy people—many of whom believe in reviving socialism here in America, in 2025. According to a Cato Institute poll from May: 62 percent of Americans age 18 to 29 say they hold a “favorable view” of socialism. And 34 percent had a positive view of communism. Polls by Emerson and Marist from May and June had shown Mamdani leading with voters under 45 by as much as a 2:1 ratio against the former governor. This phenomenon has left many people wondering: Why are so many young people embracing a failed economic system? Is it their university education? Is it the influence of social media? Is it just “cool”? Is it a desperate call for anything to fix wealth inequality? Or is it something else? Here to help us understand are Tyler Cowen and Kyla Scanlon. Tyler Cowen is an economist and Free Press columnist who just wrote an important essay for us called “Why Won't Socialism Die?” Kyla Scanlon is a writer, economic commentator, and educator—and, importantly for this conversation, a member of Gen Z. She is 28, and her new book is In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work. This conversation was originally a Free Press livestream—and you'll hear throughout this conversation that I take lots of questions from people who joined us live. To make sure that you never miss one of these in the future, you can become a paid subscriber today. Go to groundnews.com/Honestly to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on today's biggest news stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices