Podcasts about state blinken

-Ceasefire deal in Gaza back on track -Sec. of State Blinken pressed on why he isn't in The Hague -Musk rocket blows up in the Caribbean, disrupting commercial air travel -Rich Dick is about to join Trump's cabinet

More Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings: Scott Bessent (Treasury), Doug Burgum (Interior), Lee Zeldin (EPA); Gov. DeSantis says he will appoint FL Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senate seat that will be vacant when Sen. Rubio is confirmed as Secretary of State; last-minute maneuvering to try to prevent TikTok ban in U.S. starting Sunday; Secretary of State Blinken's final news conference interrupted by journalists upset at policy towards Israel; President Biden honored at Defense Department Commander in Chief farewell ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Sec. of State Blinken admits failure with Gaza policy -DefSec nominee Hegseth would likely shoot protesters if Trump asked him to -House GOP prioritizes targeting trans student athletes -Biden removes Cuba from state sponsor of terror list... too late

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Secretary of State Blinken's remarks on Mideast tensions.

A network of anti-Israel officials inside the Biden administration is encouraging President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken to spring on Israel a nasty January surprise. They are modeling their scheme on the ambush at the United Nations that the outgoing Obama administration sprung on Prime Minister Netanyahu's government in December 2016. Obama, you will recall, orchestrated the passing of UNSCR 2334, which aims to turn the ceasefire lines that separated Israel from Jordan before the 1967 war into an internationally recognized political boundary between Israel and a Palestinian state. This year's January surprise aims to find Israel officially guilty of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, thereby laying the evidentiary basis for a new UN resolution punishing Israel. Mike and Gadi have the scoop.

House votes down new House Republican temporary government funding package that President-elect Trump supports, President Biden announces new climate goals, British Prime Minister Starmer is asked about threatened Trump tariffs, Secretary of State Blinken chairs a United Nations Security Council meeting on the civil war in Sudan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump is named Time magazine's Person of the Year, interview with The Hill's Brett Samuels on President Biden pardoning 39 people and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 more (11); FAA Administrator Whitaker says he will resign; House passes a bill to add new judgeships that President-elect Trump can fill; Secretary of State Blinken lands in Jordan for talks on Syria; White House National Security Adviser Sullivan is in Israel for talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Malliotakis (R-NY) says the U.S. government knows what is behind the mystery drones; interview with Politico's Daniella Diaz on Continuing Resolution negotiations to fund the federal government and prevent a shutdown (11); Secretary of State Blinken meets leaders in Turkey & Iraq on the future of Syria; Sen.-elect McCormick (R-PA) and former NFL head coach Bill Belichick on the military & leadership; First Lady Jill Biden welcomes children to the White House for a Toys for Tots holiday event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps the two holiday parties he was in attendance for last night, before he previews the two others he still has to attend as this holiday season becomes increasingly more stressful and jam packed for the superstar morning radio talk show host. In other news of the day, Secretary of State Blinken testifies on Capitol Hill regarding the disastrous Afghanistan exit that led to the death of 13 Marine souls, Christopher Wray announces his resignation as Director of the FBI, President-elect Donald Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January, after playing a huge role in winning Trump Pennsylvania Scott Presler sets his sights on turning New Jersey red, and Bill Belichick will return to the sidelines next year as head coach of the.... University of North Carolina Tar Heels? You read that right. Bill Spadea, Curtis Sliwa, Rich Lowry, Krysia Lenzo, Newt Gingrich, Bill O'Reilly, Lisa Tuozzolo & Michael Vendenburg join Sid on this Thursday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 12-12-24 (6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Remember "Better Together??" After going down in defeat 6 years ago, now we're gonna try the STL City & County merger again. Seriously? St. Louis County Democrat State Rep. Ian Mackey prefiled a bill to merge them with the downtown St. Louis City Hall as the seat of power. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/12/11/st-louis-county-lawmaker-makes-pitch-consolidate-st-louis-county-st-louis-city/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's resigning at the end of Biden's term. Story here: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/fbi-resignation-christopher-wray/2024/12/11/id/1191292/ Josh Hawley comments on Kash Patel taking over as FBI Director. MO Gov. Parson says he's planning on announcing his appointment for the STL County Prosecutor's office. Sec. of State Blinken still says the tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan went pretty much as planned. Seriously?!? A Pennsylvania congressman demands the firing of a UPenn left-wing professor who praised Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of murdering UHC CEO Brian Thompson. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pa-lawmaker-demands-accountability-upenn-prof-praises-luigi-mangione The STL County Republican Central Committee challenges the GOP status quo by approving a resolution to endorse Justin Sparks for MO Speaker of the House. Lyft is offering free rides to job interviews in St. Louis. It's a partnership with the United Way and Goodwill called "Indeed's Essentials To Work Program." More info is on Lyft's website. Blues are back home tonight to host the San Jose Sharks at 7pm. (6:20am) Remember "Better Together??" After going down in defeat 6 years ago, now we're gonna try the STL City & County merger again. Seriously? St. Louis County Democrat State Rep. Ian Mackey prefiled a bill to merge them with the downtown St. Louis City Hall as the seat of power. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/12/11/st-louis-county-lawmaker-makes-pitch-consolidate-st-louis-county-st-louis-city/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp (6:35am) Dr. Sal Giorgianni from the Men's Health Network talks about a U. of Maryland class titled "Intro to Fat Studies." It lists "opposing fatness" as being the same thing as being racist (and other -ists and -phobics). Story here: https://www.breitbart.com/education/2024/11/24/university-maryland-offer-intro-fat-studies-2025/ More info on Men's Health Network here: https://menshealthnetwork.org/ (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Remember "Better Together??" After going down in defeat 6 years ago, now we're gonna try the STL City & County merger again. Seriously? St. Louis County Democrat State Rep. Ian Mackey prefiled a bill to merge them with the downtown St. Louis City Hall as the seat of power. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/12/11/st-louis-county-lawmaker-makes-pitch-consolidate-st-louis-county-st-louis-city/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's resigning at the end of Biden's term. Story here: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/fbi-resignation-christopher-wray/2024/12/11/id/1191292/ Josh Hawley comments on Kash Patel taking over as FBI Director. MO Gov. Parson says he's planning on announcing his appointment for the STL County Prosecutor's office. Sec. of State Blinken still says the tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan went pretty much as planned. Seriously?!? A Pennsylvania congressman demands the firing of a UPenn left-wing professor who praised Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of murdering UHC CEO Brian Thompson. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pa-lawmaker-demands-accountability-upenn-prof-praises-luigi-mangione The STL County Republican Central Committee challenges the GOP status quo by approving a resolution to endorse Justin Sparks for MO Speaker of the House. Lyft is offering free rides to job interviews in St. Louis. It's a partnership with the United Way and Goodwill called "Indeed's Essentials To Work Program." More info is on Lyft's website. Blues are back home tonight to host the San Jose Sharks at 7pm. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 12-12-24 (8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Remember "Better Together??" After going down in defeat 6 years ago, now we're gonna try the STL City & County merger again. Seriously? St. Louis County Democrat State Rep. Ian Mackey prefiled a bill to merge them with the downtown St. Louis City Hall as the seat of power. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/12/11/st-louis-county-lawmaker-makes-pitch-consolidate-st-louis-county-st-louis-city/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's resigning at the end of Biden's term. Story here: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/fbi-resignation-christopher-wray/2024/12/11/id/1191292/ Josh Hawley comments on Kash Patel taking over as FBI Director. MO Gov. Parson says he's planning on announcing his appointment for the STL County Prosecutor's office. Sec. of State Blinken still says the tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan went pretty much as planned. Seriously?!? A Pennsylvania congressman demands the firing of a UPenn left-wing professor who praised Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of murdering UHC CEO Brian Thompson. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pa-lawmaker-demands-accountability-upenn-prof-praises-luigi-mangione The STL County Republican Central Committee challenges the GOP status quo by approving a resolution to endorse Justin Sparks for MO Speaker of the House. Lyft is offering free rides to job interviews in St. Louis. It's a partnership with the United Way and Goodwill called "Indeed's Essentials To Work Program." More info is on Lyft's website. Blues are back home tonight to host the San Jose Sharks at 7pm. (8:20am) Justin Sparks continues to challenge the RINO Republican leadership in Jefferson City as he pushes to grab the Speaker of the House. Story here: https://www.missourinet.com/2024/11/12/wildwood-rep-sparks-challenges-the-system-in-run-for-house-speaker/ (8:35am) Illinois Rep. Brad Halbrook talks about the state's budget deficit, Pritzker's virtue-signaling on illegal aliens, and the top priorities for the Freedom Caucus. (https://rephalbrook.com/) (https://rephalbrook.com/about/) (https://illinoisfreedomcaucus.org/) (@ILFreedomCaucus) (8:50am) We discuss Christmas music, Time Magazine's Person of the Year is Donald J. Trump, and Caitlin Clark's nod to wokeism. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savage criticizes the Biden administration and its allies for escalating tensions with Russia and Ukraine, prolonging the war for their own interests. He lambasts the Democrats for their warmongering tactics and unethical behavior, condemning the media for celebrating the deaths and destruction caused by the conflict. He sheds light on the devastating human toll of the war, with hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced. He expresses disbelief at the lack of public outrage and calls out the media for its complicity in glorifying violence and conflict. He criticizes Secretary of State Blinken for committing to sending more money and weapons to Ukraine until Biden's term ends, arguing that such actions are bankrupting the nation. He explains how the war is driven by greed and insanity rather than national security concerns. What will be the long-lasting consequences on lives, agriculture, and the food supply? Savage warns about the historical pattern of conflict and urges people to be aware of the consequences of war instigated by Biden and his allies.

In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Blinken pledged to rush aid to Ukraine in the Biden administration's final months, a U.S. government employee has been charged with leaking classified information about Israel's plans to attack Iran, the FBI revealed Chinese affiliated actors targeted telecommunications companies and drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Blinken pledged to rush aid to Ukraine in the Biden administration's final months, a U.S. government employee has been charged with leaking classified information about Israel's plans to attack Iran, the FBI revealed Chinese affiliated actors targeted telecommunications companies and drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Join Monte Judah as he looks at the state of the world and the Holy Land. In this latest episode, Monte discusses Israel's ongoing operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the delayed strike on Iran due to a DOD intelligence leak, and the complex hostage situation in Gaza. The update covers recent developments in the Middle East conflict, including diplomatic efforts and the impact on regional stability. HaYovel: https://serveisrael.com/ TheIsraelGuys.com Support Charities: United Nations for Israel: https://unitednationsforisrael.org/unify-donations/ Israeli Red Cross: https://secure.afmda.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2000&2000.donation=form1&s_src=GNRLWEB&FURL=UR The Nazarine Fund: https://donate.mercuryone.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1501&mfc_pref=T&1501.donation=form1 Featured Products: Dark Blue Jerusalem Kippah: https://messianicmarketplace.org/products/dark-blue-jerusalem-kippah For more information: Your donations make this show possible: https://www.messianicworldupdate.com/ambassador-level Newest DVD Teaching by Monte Judah: https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/search?type=product&q=messianic+teachings+for+christians Other Monte Judah Links: https://thegreaterexodus.com/ https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/collections/monte-judah Other Lion and Lamb Links: https://www.lionandlambministries.org/ https://LionandLamb.tv/ https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/ https://www.yavohmagazine.com/ https://www.campyeshua.com/ Contact Us at: info@lionlamb.co 00:00 Headlines 00:35 Intro 00:50 Israel hitting Beirut repeatedly 02:10 Fighting in southern Lebanon continues 03:10 Israel has been preparing to strike Iran in response to 180 missiles 04:28 DOD leaks Intel on social media Telegram 06:21 Israel is now modifying their plan (wargaming) 09:25 Iran knows Israel strike is coming 12:36 Secretary of State Blinken returns to Middle East 14:02 The war in Gaza 15:24 Hostage negotiations 17:57 Isaiah 49:24–26 19:06 Calls for Prayer 19:37 LionandLamb.tv

*) World leaders condemn terrorist attack in Ankara Global leaders condemned the terrorist attack on a defence facility in Ankara, Türkiye, where five people were killed and 22 wounded. Turkish President Erdogan denounced the attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, calling it "heinous." Russian President Putin and US Secretary of State Blinken both expressed their condolences, with Blinken reaffirming the US's support for its ally Türkiye. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also condemned the attack, emphasising that NATO stands with Türkiye against terrorism. *) Israel heavily bombards southern Beirut Israeli warplanes carried out more than 17 air strikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut's southern suburbs, in one of the most intense bombardments. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that the Israeli attack included four strikes in the suburb of Laylaki, which destroyed six buildings and caused fires that spread across a wide area. It also said that Israeli aircraft destroyed the office of the Al Mayadeen TV channel affiliated with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, which was located in an apartment. *) G7 moves forward on $50B Ukraine loan, backed by frozen Russian assets The G7 is advancing a $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets, according to the White House. The US will contribute $20 billion, while the remaining $30 billion will come from allies like the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan. Interest earned on Russia's frozen assets will serve as collateral for this unprecedented financial support. *) Saudi Arabia, Iran conduct joint military drill in Sea of Oman Saudi Arabia recently conducted joint military exercises with Iran and other nations in the Sea of Oman, according to a Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson. Brigadier General Turki al-Malki confirmed the naval drills in a statement following reports from Iran's official news agency ISNA that the two countries are planning additional exercises in the Red Sea. *) Kuwait bans controversial 'Call of Duty' video game Kuwait has banned Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 due to its depiction of Saddam Hussein and scenes from the 1990s Gulf War. Activision confirmed the game won't be released in Kuwait, but the government has not officially acknowledged the ban. Trailers showing burning oil fields and Iraqi symbols have sparked controversy, reminding Kuwaitis of painful memories. This is the latest geopolitical issue for Call of Duty, which has previously faced bans in countries like China and Russia for controversial content.

Turns out it wasn't the Russians or the Iranians! A bizarre plot was uncovered this week involving operatives from the UK Labour Party being dispatched to the US to assist Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris. But the plot thickens more when it turns out this is part of a larger UK plot to smash our First Amendment! Also today: Secretary of State Blinken back from Israel - mission success?

In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State Blinken is on his 11th trip to Israel since the war with Hamas began, the FBI is investigating a leak of classified U.S. documents related to Israel's plans for a possible retaliatory strike on Iran and Vladimir Putin welcomed world leaders to Russia for a summit of the BRICs bloc of developing economies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. - Secretary of State Blinken in Israel trying to get a hostage deal; Celtics raise banner #18

In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State Blinken is on his 11th trip to Israel since the war with Hamas began, the FBI is investigating a leak of classified U.S. documents related to Israel's plans for a possible retaliatory strike on Iran and Vladimir Putin welcomed world leaders to Russia for a summit of the BRICs bloc of developing economies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Kamala Harris is campaigning in Wisconsin and our panel answers if this is what Harris should be doing and if she is doing enough. Plus, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been reportedly killed by the IDF and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins to comment. This as Secretary of State Blinken says the United States will redouble efforts to end the conflict in Gaza after Sinwar's death.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry Lodge, Legal Counsel for Veterans for Peace, and Mike Ferner, Executive Director for Veterans for Peace join us to discuss the immediate need to gather a panel to indict Secretary of State Blinken and the letter to the Department of Justice outlining his culpability. Veterans for Peace is taking this major stand based on recent revelations from Propublica that Blinken lied to Congress about continuing aid to Israel, but it goes much deeper. Blinken apparently was complicit in genocide from the start. We also hear from VFP member Craig Bardo who spoke to a rally in Nashville and called for Blinken's indictment.

So it turns out that the US is super aware of all the war crimes perpetrated by that "only democracy in the Middle East." So much so that two major US government agencies made reports about it and handed it to Sec. of State Blinken...who then went on to lie to Congress about it.  As the fallout from Hurricane Helene begins to be reckoned with, it's becoming more and more clear that climate refugees are as American as abject poverty - and thanks to the latter, you can't just move out of the way of climate chaos. That takes money, and if not money, at the very least it takes government support, of which we have none.  It's Banned Books Week so it seems an apt time to point out that while books pedestaling the institution of slavery have pride of place on library shelves, the dictionary is being pulled pending investigation. PLUS Russia warns the US not to strike Moscow, could slavery be banned in California finally, and MORE!   leecamp.net artkillingapathy.com

More than 100 are dead across the Southeast in the wake of a generational storm, Helene, which made landfall as the most powerful hurricane to impact Florida's Big Bend. 5) Helene smashes southeast; 4) Iran threatens revenge for death of top IRGC commander in Beirut airstrike Friday that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah; 3) Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses United Nations; 2) China launches military exercise in disputed area of South China Sea just hours after US Secretary of State Blinken visits Beijing; 1) John Kerry tells World Economic Forum that the First Amendment right to free speech makes Americans difficult to “govern” (i.e., control). FOLLOW US! X: @WatchSkyWatchTV | @Five_In_Ten YouTube: @SkyWatchTelevision | @SimplyHIS | @FiveInTen Rumble: @SkyWatchTV Facebook: @SkyWatchTV | @SimplyHIS | @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

Cold War Two fervor is reaching fever pitch in Washington. In "China Week", the US House of Representatives approved 25 anti-Chinese laws, in bipartisan votes, including $1.6 billion in funding for anti-China propaganda worldwide. Ben Norton discusses how both the Republican and Democratic Parties are targeting China with information war, sanctions, tech restrictions, tariffs, even threats of military force. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tix5L5qDaNw Sources and more information here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/22/us-congress-25-anti-china-laws-week-fund-propaganda/ CIA director threatens China & Russia, says Ukraine war benefits US economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDv4KsLXua8 How the US wages economic war on countries all around the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYUq_9XlQs0 US Secretary of State Blinken announces China containment policy: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/05/28/cold-war-blinken-china-containment/ Topics 0:00 US Congress escalates Cold War II on China 1:53 US House approves $1.6 billion for anti-China propaganda 2:46 Goal of new cold war: do to China what West did to post-Soviet Russia 3:44 Congress funds war, not social programs for Americans 5:20 Media notes US politicians are preparing for war 6:28 (Clip) Biden lies about Iraqi "WMDs" 6:45 Containment strategy toward China 7:45 (Clip) Blinken: USA "will shape the strategic environment around Beijing" 8:29 The "rules-based international order" 10:05 (Clip) CIA teaches how to "lie, cheat, and steal" 10:22 Pompeo's anti-China speech 12:11 (Clip) Pompeo: US must (regime) "change" China 13:00 CIA says China is biggest "threat" 15:29 US Congress' (Anti) "China Week" 17:22 Funding anti-China disinformation 17:42 Hong Kong 18:34 Taiwan 20:10 "Pacific Partnership" (for war) 20:34 Japan and South Korea 20:55 Economic warfare and sanctions 24:40 Electric vehicles (EVs) 27:03 Drones 27:53 Batteries 28:39 Biotech 29:08 Telecommunications 30:37 Chinese currency (renminbi/yuan) 31:45 Agriculture/land 32:14 Media 32:37 Scientific research 32:59 Confucius Institutes 33:36 USA restricts interchange with Chinese 35:00 Preparing for war 35:49 Outro

In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State Blinken made a rare visit to Haiti, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the nation since 2015, Ukraine has a new top diplomat amid a broader shake-up of Zelenskyy's government and FBI agents reportedly searched the homes of at least three top deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State Blinken made a rare visit to Haiti, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the nation since 2015, Ukraine has a new top diplomat amid a broader shake-up of Zelenskyy's government and FBI agents reportedly searched the homes of at least three top deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow and Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Senior Director of Policy Research Shira Efron. The trio discussed the attempted attack by Hezbollah earlier this week that was thwarted by the IDF, the implications of this event on the northern front, the state of the Gaza ceasefire/hostage talks after Secretary of State Blinken's visit last week, what the Biden administration should do to advance this important foreign policy objective, and more. Support the Show.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

On his show, Phil Donahue never shied away from questioning those in power, be they government officials or corporate CEOs. And there was no more frequent guest on his program than Ralph Nader. Along with guests Joan Claybrook, Michael Jacobson and Jeff Cohen, we pay tribute to a man Ralph calls “the greatest enabler and defender of the First Amendment right of free speech in American history.”Joan Claybrook is one of the public interest champions of the modern consumer movement, and she is president emeritus of Public Citizen. Prior to becoming president of Public Citizen, Ms. Claybrook was head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Carter administration from 1977 to 1981. Before serving as NHTSA administrator, she founded and ran Public Citizen's Congress Watch division and worked for the Public Interest Research Group, the National Traffic Safety Bureau, the Social Security Administration, and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.[Phil Donahue] had the deepest understanding of the First Amendment of anybody I've ever met. And the reason is that not only did he have these voiceless leaders and victims on a show that other media would avoid like the plague—it would upset their advertisers, who would upset their corporate bosses—he would have people on whose views he vehemently disagreed with.Ralph NaderPhil [Donahue] knew that it wasn't just important to reach people on his show—that he had to have them accessible to materials that elaborated it in greater detail. And he did that for lots of people. But it all started with his sense of the purpose of the media and a public philosophy of justice for all.Ralph NaderDonahue was a great source of help to get information out to the public that they really wanted. And no one else would publicize it.Joan ClaybrookMichael Jacobson holds a PhD. in microbiology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he co-founded and then led the Center for Science in the Public Interest for four decades. Dr. Jacobson is the author of Salt Wars: The Battle Over the Biggest Killer in the American Diet. And he is the founder of the National Food Museum.Phil really was one of a kind— where he studied up on the topic, he knew it thoroughly, he was smart, he was generous, kind, thoughtful, asked good questions. So it was just a wonderful, positive experience for various reasons to be on his terrific daytime TV show.Dr. Michael JacobsonJeff Cohen is Co-Founder and Policy Director at RootsAction. He is a media critic, columnist, documentary filmmaker, and retired journalism professor who founded the media watch group FAIR—Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting— in 1986. For years, he was a regular pundit on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC discussing issues of media and politics, and he is the author of Cable News Confidential: My Misadventures in Corporate Media. He was senior producer of MSNBC's Phil Donahue Show until it was terminated on the eve of the Iraq war.Management wrecked the show, and then they terminated the show three weeks before the invasion of Iraq. And remember, they terminated us right after the biggest anti-war marches in global history up until that point. And obviously there was a huge audience— if they had allowed Phil Donahue to be Phil Donahue and put on the experts that we wanted to put on. And we would have gotten huge ratings—but they ruined the show, they hurt our ratings. [And] when we were terminated—in spite of all of management's interference—we were still the most-watched program on MSNBC. Management doesn't usually cancel their most-watched television show, but they did it at MSNBC.Jeff CohenIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 8/21/241. Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign announced their first major policy proposal: “a federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries,” per the New York Times. In a statement to reporters, the campaign said this policy would “[set]…rules of the road to make clear that big corporations can't unfairly exploit consumers to run up excessive corporate profits on food and groceries,” according to the Washington Post. Reporter Jeff Stein further elaborates that this plan is expected to include “[money] for small firms to compete [and will] Challenge [industry] mergers.” This policy stems from the Federal Trade Commission report published by the New York Times in March, that found “Large Grocers Took Advantage of Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions …[and] used rising costs as an opportunity to further hike prices.”2. This week of course Kamala Harris is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Just before the convention, Mother Jones ran a profile of progressive Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in which he said “What's happening right now [in Palestine] is not only egregious, it is genocidal.” Chicago is the largest local government in the United States to pass a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Further illustrating the success of pro-Palestine activism, Prem Thakker of the Intercept reports the DNC “will host [its] first ever panel on Palestinian human rights,” featuring Layla Elabed, co-leader of the Uncommitted movement, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, former Congressman Andy Levin, and Jim Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, among others. Ms. Elabed and her compatriot Abbas Alawieh said in a statement “Our focus remains on policy change. Vice President Harris has an opportunity to unite the party against Trump…by turning the page toward a human rights policy that saves lives…We will keep pushing for our party's leadership to break away from its current financing of Israel's horrific assault on Gaza and military rule over Palestinians.”3. Yet another sign that pro-Palestine activism is shifting the center of gravity in the Democratic Party, last Friday dozens of congressional Democrats – including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi – sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken “urging a halt to weapons transfers to Israel,” per AP. This letter referred to the Israeli strike on American aid workers with the World Central Kitchen relief group, saying “In light of the recent strike against aid workers and the ever-worsening humanitarian crisis, we believe it is unjustifiable to approve these weapons transfers.” Other signatories include Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Barbara Lee, and AOC. This letter comes on the heels of a series of state polls by IMEU and YouGov showing “A significant share of Democrats and independent voters in pivotal swing states…are more likely to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee…if said nominee pledges support for an arms embargo to Israel,” per Zeteo. In Pennsylvania, 34% said more likely and only 7% less likely; in Georgia 39% said more likely and only 5% less likely, with similar numbers in Arizona. Put simply, it is clear that an arms embargo is both good politics and good policy. Even Pelosi knows it.4. A scandal is unfolding at the University of Florida, centering on a massive misuse of funds by the University president, former Senator Ben Sasse. The Alligator, the university newspaper, reports “In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office's spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies.” This piece continues “A majority of the spending surge was driven by lucrative contracts with big-name consulting firms and high-salaried, remote positions for Sasse's former U.S. Senate staff and Republican officials…[these] contracts have been kept largely under wraps, leaving the public in the dark about what the contracted firms did to earn their fees.” So much for the party of fiscal responsibility.5. A new piece in St. Louis magazine recounts the ongoing miscarriage of justice against Yolanda Greene. Ms. Greene was “fired from her job after being arrested—even though the police report that provided the basis of the charges against her is clearly contradicted by bystander video.” This piece continues “The police report says that Greene struck one of the officers ‘several times in the back near his neck, head, and shoulders with what appeared to be a closed fist.' [and that she] ‘actively assaulte[d]' a second officer.” Yet the bystander video shows “Greene on the ground and an officer [striking] her several times…A different video, captured by an officer's body camera, records another officer exclaiming, ‘Don't throw a strike'—even as the officer atop Greene does just that.” Mark Pedroli, Greene's lawyer, is quoted saying “I sent the tape over to [Wesley] Bell's office and said, ‘You're prosecuting the wrong people. You should be prosecuting the police for lying in these reports,'” yet Bell – who is nearly guaranteed a spot in the next congress after his successful AIPAC-backed primary against Cori Bush – is pressing ahead with these charges.6. Continuing its series on civil asset forfeiture, libertarian magazine Reason reports “A new class action lawsuit accuses Indiana law enforcement of seizing millions of dollars a year in cash from FedEx packages without ever informing owners of what crime they're suspected of violating.” This piece cites Sam Gedge a senior attorney at the “libertarian public interest law firm,” Institute for Justice, which claims “the Marion County Prosecutor's Office has sued to forfeit $2.5 million in currency from at least 130 FedEx parcels in transit from one non-Indiana state to another over the past two years. This scheme is one of the most predatory we have seen…It's illegal and unconstitutional for Indiana to forfeit in-transit money whose only connection to Indiana is the happenstance of FedEx's shipping practices.”7. According ProPublica, Arizona's experiment with school vouchers has failed spectacularly. As the publication explains “In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education…any parent in the state…could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition, extracurricular programs or homeschooling supplies…Yet in a lesson for…other states, Arizona's…experiment has since precipitated a budget meltdown. The state this year faced a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, much of which was a result of the new voucher spending…Last fiscal year alone, the price tag of universal vouchers in Arizona skyrocketed from an original official estimate of just under $65 million to roughly $332 million…[and] another $429 million in costs is expected this year.” We hope this catastrophic budget implosion gives pause to the prominent Republicans and Democrats boosting the canard of “school choice.”8. The Federal Trade Commission has announced a new rule that will “combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allow the [FTC] to seek civil penalties against knowing violators.” FTC Chair Lina Khan adds “Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors…By strengthening the FTC's toolkit to fight deceptive advertising, the final rule will protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest, and competitive.” These types of much-needed, commonsense consumer protection rules are exactly why billionaires and corporate America are terrified of Lina Khan and have been mounting a shadowy campaign for her ouster.9. More Perfect Union reports “Ride share drivers in Massachusetts are now guaranteed a minimum wage of $32.50/hr, plus benefits.” According to the Verge, “The two companies also agreed to pay a combined $175 million, the bulk of which will be paid out to ‘current and former drivers who were underpaid by the companies,' [Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea] Campbell's office announced.” Despite these victories, Uber and Lyft drivers will still be classified as independent contractors instead of employees.10. Finally, per Huffington Post labor reporter Dave Jamieson, “The Culinary Union has reached a tentative agreement on its first contract with longtime Vegas Strip holdouts the Venetian and Palazzo [closing] a long chapter in which previous owner Sheldon Adelson successfully resisted organizing efforts.” In addition to the Culinary Union, the deal with the Venetian and Palazzo's new owners – private equity firm Apollo Global Management – also includes Bartenders Local 165, Operating Engineers Local 501 and Teamsters Local 986. As the Nevada Independent notes, “Combined, the Venetian and Palazzo have some 8,000 gaming and nongaming workers covering 7,100 hotel rooms, 225,000 square feet of casino space and 2.3 million square feet of convention space. It's unclear how many members of the workforce could be covered by the union agreements.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.S. Secretay of State Blinken ends his latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire deal.

Bodies of six Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza overnight in IDF, Shin Bet operation. Some 80 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon. US Secretary of State Blinken heads to Egypt from Israel amid efforts to advance hostage release dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trio of Republican-led committees released their long-awaited report accusing President Biden of corruption. Secretary of State Blinken has returned to Israel as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations. And a look at the Swiss Guard, which has protected the Holy Father since the early 1500's.

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Tom Rivers reports live from London to discuss Ukraine disrupting Russian supply lines as incursion into Russia continues. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel/Hamas latest: Secretary of State Blinken in Israel ahead of new round of ceasefire talks. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers kicks off the show talking about the DNC kicking off in Chicago & Biden expected to speak. The show closes with Eliseo Jimenez who is walking from Texas to Washington to make a point about social security.

In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, as more airstrikes hit Gaza. Ukraine ramps up its military operations, nearly two weeks into its incursion of Russia. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz campaign in Pennsylvania. And beloved French actor Alain Delon has died at 88. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, as more airstrikes hit Gaza. Ukraine ramps up its military operations, nearly two weeks into its incursion of Russia. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz campaign in Pennsylvania. And beloved French actor Alain Delon has died at 88. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sec of State Antony Blinken spoke about the situation in the middle east after  Iranian-backed terrorists attacked U.S. forces in Iraq on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our news wrap Monday, the prime minister of Bangladesh resigned and fled the country after weeks of violent demonstrations., U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at the Al Asad military base in Iraq and Secretary of State Blinken spoke with his Middle Eastern counterparts encouraging them to tell Iran that escalation is not in their interest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel is ordering Palestinians to leave Gaza City as it ramps up strikes, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl continue pushing farther north, Secretary of State Blinken said that F-16 jets will be flying in the skies of Ukraine this summer and two astronauts who should­ have returned to Earth weeks ago expressed optimism that Boeing and NASA will bring them back safely. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A drone fired from Hezbollah injured 18 Israeli soldiers over the weekend. It's adding to fears that a full-fledged war could break out. More than 60,000 Israelis are still evacuated from the northern border with Lebanon and Secretary of State Blinken said Israel had "effectively lost its sovereignty" there. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Interview with The Hill's Zach Schoenfeld on Supreme Court ruling that former President Trump has some immunity for official actions while president (6), former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon reports to prison for contempt of Congress in defying a January 6th Committee subpoena, Ipsos pollster Clifford Young on public's view of Biden-Trump debate, Secretary of State Blinken on French far-right party gains with voters on future of NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day after the first presidential debate of the year, President Joe Biden heads to Raleigh, NC and Donald Trump to Chesapeake, VA, interview with USA Today's Maureen Groppe on Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron deference precedent for federal regulations (20), House passes FY2025 spending bills for DoD, DHS and State Department, Secretary of State Blinken releases annual International Religious Freedom Report, country music legend Randy Travis goes before a House Subcommittee to support requiring radio stations to pay royalties to songs' performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden was found guilty on all charges in his federal gun case, Secretary of State Blinken met with hostage families as Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal, ICE has arrested 8 men with suspected ties to ISIS, and more in tonight's broadcast.

Dana reacts to Biden's anti-gun speech to Everytown for Gun Safety and takes offense to a specific line Biden said about a tyrannical government. Sec. of State Blinken says the US is determined to try to bridge the gaps with Hamas. Dana explains why Hunter Biden's conviction should not be celebrated from the right. EU-US Forum Member & Former Trump State Department Official Matt Mowers joins us to preview Biden's G7 trip and the far-right gains in Europe's election results and if that could be a bellwether for November. Is Russia conducting marine exercises off the Florida coast? Russian nationals with ties to ISIS are apprehended at the border. Rep. Bob Good joins us to discuss his bill to deregulate suppressors, the Merrick Garland contempt vote, the contents in the latest Defense Authorization bill.Please visit our great sponsors:Ammo Squaredhttps://ammosquared.comEnsure you are prepared for whatever comes your way with ammosquared.comBlack Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaUse code DANA to save 20% on your next order.  Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaVisit today for 10% off and get the protection you need.  Goldcohttps://danalikesgold.comGet your free Gold Kit from GoldCo today.Hillsdale Collegehttps://danaforhillsdale.comVisit DanaForHillsdale.com to start your National Survey on Presidential Selection today!KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSign up for the KelTec Insider and be the first to know the latest KelTec news.Lumenhttps://lumen.me/DANASHOWVisit lumen.me/danashow today for 15% off your purchase.  Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet free activation with code Dana.ReadyWise https://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on any regularly priced item.The Wellness Companyhttps://twc.health/danaUse promo code DANA to save 15%.

Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East on Monday. He's pressing leaders to accept an Israeli proposal for a hostage and Gaza cease-fire deal that received a vote of confidence today in the United Nations Security Council. It comes as the fallout from an Israeli hostage rescue that killed hundreds of Palestinians continues. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

According to newly-released court documents on the 2022 raid of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, "deadly force" was authorized by President Biden's Department of Justice. What were they thinking? A shootout between Secret Service and the FBI? Also today: good news from Kentucky. Finally: Sen. Paul Puts Secretary of State Blinken on a very hot grill.

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Pentagon says the U.S built pier to Gaza is failing to provide aid. Senator Ted Cruz blasts Secretary of State Blinken over the foreign policy failures of the Biden administration. California Senate passes bill to require speed governors in new cars.  The economic impact of electric vehicle mandates. Babylon Bee headlines!   Defense has rested in the Trump hush money trial.  For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're talking about why GameStop stock is soaring again, the WNBA tipping off a new season, Secretary of State Blinken visiting Kyiv, and other top news for Wednesday, May 15th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.

Ukrainian troops fell back to defensive lines amid one of Russia's largest offensives since the beginning of the full-scale invasion more than two years ago. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has postponed all foreign travel, and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken announced new weapons deliveries while visiting Ukraine. But as Nick Schifrin reports, in Kharkiv, the front is fragile. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of US solidarity amid Russian attacks, latest on Donald Trump's hush money case, and vet care is becoming harder to find.

In our news wrap Tuesday, at least eight people were killed and dozens injured when a bus carrying farmworkers crashed in Florida, at least three died in severe storms across southern states, Secretary of State Blinken is in Ukraine to show support for the country's war against Russia and a manhunt is underway in France after a brazen ambush on a prison convoy that killed two guards. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders