Podcasts about state legislatures

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson welcomes Reuters reporter Joseph Axe to discuss the intensifying battle over redistricting across the country. They examine Texas' unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push, California's proposed response, and the broader trend of overt partisan gerrymandering. The episode delves into what these changes mean for voters, political polarization, and the balance of power in Congress, highlighting how the fight over district lines could have lasting impacts on American democracy.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:What is Redistricting and Why It's Unusually Timely Now: The discussion highlights why redistricting is happening now, outside the normal decade cycle, mainly due to political pressure—specifically, former President Trump urging Texas to redraw its maps to increase Republican representation.The Texas Redistricting Battle: There's a deep dive into recent, unprecedented actions in Texas, where Republicans are seeking to replace a map they themselves passed just four years ago with one even more favorable to their party.Partisan vs. Racial Gerrymandering: Political gerrymandering is drawing lines to benefit a party (now effectively permitted by the Supreme Court), while racial gerrymandering—diluting the voting power of racial minorities—remains illegal, though often overlaps with partisan efforts.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, cutting taxes is bad, actually, and the State Legislature is about to go cut another billion dollars from the state budget because of it. Then, do you enjoy friend of the pod Kyle Clark's innovative evening news show, microgiving campaigns, and refusal to let the worst stories become the most important stories? Well you better set your DVR because if a big corporate mega merger goes through, it might be the "Last of Next." Then, do you enjoy the convenience of having about a month to research all of the candidates and initiatives on your mail ballot and the ability to drop them off or mail them back every election? Well we also have bad news for you on that! And finally, we dig into the practical possibility of Colorado joining the redistricting arms race to the bottom and the new way Libertarians are trying to screw with Colorado Republicans this time. That's it for this episode! If you loved watching and/or listening to it as much as we loved recording it, you can thank us by subscribing to the pod wherever you listen, following us over on New Old Twitter AKA Bluesky, subscribing to our shiny new channel on YouTube, smashing that subscribe button on our Substack, and sharing this episode with your friends, your enemies, and your 8th favorite Member of Congress from Colorado! THANK YOU so much for listening, and we'll see you next time!

NPR, Mayor Frm Legislator, Councilman, U.S. Presidential Appointee, AmbassadorFord got his start in politics working for U.S. Sen. Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign, and he later worked for the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service.A native of the great State of Alabama, Johnny Lawrence Ford grew up in Tuskegee, the home of Tuskegee University, “the Pride of the Swift-Growing South,” also the home of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. He graduated from Tuskegee Institute High School and received his B.A. degree in history and sociology from Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee, and a Masters of Public Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. He also received 5 honorary degrees including The Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Alabama A & M University in 2004.Elected as the 1st African-American Mayor of the City of Tuskegee in 1972, Mayor Ford served six consecutive terms from 1972 – 1996 and was again elected to that office in September, 2004 and 2012. In 1998, he was elected Representative from District 82 to the State Legislature, where he served on the County and Municipal Government Committee, the Lee County Legislation Committee, the Health Committee, and the Tourism and Travel Committee. The Honorable Ford retained his legislative position until his return to office as mayor of Tuskegee.As Founder of the World Conference of Mayors, Inc., The Honorable Ford also serves as Secretary General. He is a Founder and President-Emeritus of the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc., and a former member of the Alabama Foreign Trade Commission and the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority. While Mayor, Banjul, The Gambia was designated as the Tuskegee Sister City; therefore, he has worked closely with the country, The Gambia, for many years. Furthermore, he has served as Co-Chairman of the National Policy Alliance, which is an arm of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. The National Policy Alliance Center for Political and Economic Studies is comprised of The National Bar Association, The Congressional Black Caucus, The World Conference of Mayors, The National Conference of Black Mayors, The National Association of Black County Officials, The National Black Caucus of School Board Members, Blacks in Government, The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, as well as the Joint Center For Political and Economic Development.The Honorable Ford has served as a former U.S. Presidential Appointee to the National Advisory Committee on Federalism, and the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade. He is a past President of the Alabama League of Municipalities, and the first African-American in Alabama History to be elected to this statewide position.He is married to the Honorable Judge Joyce London Alexander, Retired, Former Chief U. S. Magistrate Judge, of the District of Massachusetts. She was the First Female Chief United States Magistrate Judge in the USA. She is Past Chair of the Judicial Council of the National Bar Association, and of the Board of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.He is also the proud father of three adult children…John, Christopher, and Tiffany…The Honorable Ford has four grandchildren. The Fords have a second home on Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Assembly Member Ramos: ‘paternalistic approach should no longer be tolerated by the state and this Legislature' Ramos describes colleague's remarks as odious and cynical *The following is the text of an August 21, 2025, news release* SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) today expressed his disgust at the offensive use of California's First People during an Assembly Floor discussion of AB 604, regarding proposed California voter redistricting maps. The remarks were made by a San Diego-area Assembly member. "A few days ago, the Assembly acknowledged the long history of horrific atrocities committed against Native Americans living in California, including the War of Extermination, called for by the state's first governor. Therefore, it was particularly odious to have California's First People used so cynically today. "Redistricting does not erase tribal sovereignty, reservations, citizenship rights or power. As the Legislature's first California Native American elected to the State Legislature, I found it offensive and hypocritical to bring the tribes into a highly contentious fight without seeking their input and assuming that this one colleague would know best what would serve Native Americans. This paternalistic approach toward Native Americans should no longer be tolerated by the state and this Legislature." ### Assemblymember James C. Ramos proudly represents the 45th Assembly district that includes the Cities of Fontana, Highland, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto and San Bernardino. He is the first and only California Native American serving in the state's legislature. Ramos chairs the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety and the Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs.

Today, Hunter was joined once again by Grant Miller, Salt Lake City Public Defender and Representative of Utah's 24th House District. Last time that he was on the show, Grant was running for office. Now, Grant joins to discuss how his first legislative session went. From passing a bill to reduce fines and fees to helping ensure the Overton window didn't shift too far to tough on crime side, Grant gives us a reason to be optimistic even when we hold minimal political power.   Guest: Grant Miller, Public Defender and Utah House Representative, Salt Lake City, House District 24   Resources: Contact Grant https://www.grantmillerforhouse24.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grantistheguy/?hl=en     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

In this letter to the editor, Bob Zak of Clark County denounces new state gun restrictions as unconstitutional and vows conservatives will work to restore the right to bear arms. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-think-most-of-the-democrats-in-the-state-legislature-know-how-to-read/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #SecondAmendment #GunRights #WashingtonStateConstitution #USConstitution #FirearmRights #CourtChallenges #PoliticalCommentary

Talleyville Farmer Stewart Ramsey talks with Rick Jensen about the negative effects of state legislature bills failing to fix the New Castle County school property tax crisis

Rep. Rogers discusses attending the National Conference of State Legislatures and hosting a Maternal Health Equity Town Hall in Kalamazoo, plus attending the Family Health Center's "Bck to School Bash"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reassessment tax rollout in New Castle County has caused at least one elderly couple to sell their home and more retirees fear losing their homes unless the State Legislature can fix what county leadership broke. Wilmington City Council Rep Christian Willauer talks Solutions to the Reassessment Property Tax Crisis with Rick Jensen

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 6, 2025Redistricting Week:  60 Years After The Voting Rights Act, Racial Gerrymandering Persists, Driven by State Legislatures Trying to Retain PowerYou may think racial gerrymandering happened long ago and just in southern states with legacies of suppressing of African Americans.  Think again. Anti-voter legislatures around the country still employ racial gerrymandering to retain political power. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Legal Defense Fund - Why Race Matters in RedistrictingNational Archives - Voting Rights Act (1965) American Democracy Minute -  (2024) Federal Court Releases Redistricting New WA Maps After Striking Down Districts Diluting Latino Voting Power American Democracy Minute - (2023) U.S. Supreme Court Finds South Carolina Gerrymandering Case ‘Bleaching' Congressional District Not Racially MotivatedAmerican Democracy Minute - (2022) Native American Tribe Unrigs Voting in its County with Court Redistricting DecisionRedistricting Online - Racial Gerrymandering Groups Taking Action:Campaign Legal Center, Legal Defense Fund, NARF, LULACRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #RacialGerrymandering #BlackVoters #LatinoVoters #NativeVoters

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In today's episode, Maggie Mick welcomes back to the show Tim Storey, CEO of the National Conference of State Legislatures to mark the organization's 50th anniversary. The two discuss the origins of NCSL, its impact on states as well as thousands of state legislators and staff, current programs and NCSL's important role in states rights. Tim also shares a preview for the 50th Legislative Summit set for Boston next month. 

This episode of The BS Show features attorney Mike Bryant from Bradshaw & Bryant, an excerpt from the JimBob Sports Jam, psychic Ruth Lordan and Sabre Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning owner Steve Hucovski.

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: The historic background of Korean and WWII, and some stories of Wabanaki Veterans and their names. Guest/s: Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Prof. Harald Prins, emeritus at Kansas State University. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022 The post Wabanaki Windows 7/22/25: Korean & WWII History and Veterans first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

State legislatures are seeing a wave of industry-backed bills that would ban or restrict the public's ability to test for air pollution in local communities. Last year, the Louisiana legislature effectively banned community groups from using their own air monitoring to warn residents about pollution or publicly advocate for cleanups. Violators can face penalties of up to $32,500 per day, plus $1 million for intentional violations. Earlier this year, Kentucky passed legislation that attempts to restrict what evidence state and local environmental regulators can use when enforcing pollution regulations. Morgan King, climate and energy program manager with the West Virginia Citizen Action Group, joins us to discuss her work building up an air monitoring network around West Virginia, where industry-backed legislation to restrict monitoring has failed twice over the last two years.

Mark and Melynda discuss FEMA's disaster aid to Kerr County, Texas' plan to release school ratings, and Governor Abbott adds flood items into the State Legislature's special sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The execution-style murder of Temple University Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023 stunned Philadelphia. Not only was his killer brought to justice, it was served swiftly. Hear what Fitzgerald's family had to say about the Miles Pfeffer verdict moments after it came down.  Plus, triple-digit temperatures weren't the only inconvenience posed by this past week's blistering heatwave. Thousands of homes in the region remained without power following a massive storm the week before. Check out why the leader of PECO's union spoke out in frustration.  We also learn more about the Pennsylvania legislature's efforts to address loopholes in the state's THC regulations, new 76ers' draft pick VJ Edgecombe, the ongoing World Cafe Live labor saga, and a summer jobs program that's been a big boon for Philly youth.  00:00 Intro 02:00 Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald's family reacts to his murderer's sentencing 08:58 How Philadelphians tried to beat blistering heat 13:29 Why PA legislature is looking into THC regulation loopholes  20:42 Should VJ Edgecombe draft pick give 76ers fans hope? 24:43 What's going on at World Cafe Live? 30:43 Philly youth flock to summer job program, which aims to expand Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corrine Carey, Compassion & Choices' Senior Campaign Director for NY and NJ speaks with HMM producer, Melissa Bromley, about the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Bill in the New York State Legislature.

Rather than passing the full NY Heat Act, the Assembly instead just passed the elimination of the gas subsidy called the “100-ft rule”. By repealing this rule, utility companies will no longer be required to pay for gas infrastructure to within 100 feet of a building upon a developer's request, costs that the utilities pass along to New Yorkers via their utility bills. Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change discusses the fate of NY Heat and climate policy in general with the Governor and State Legislature. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Plus thousands turned out for the protests in downtown Dallas, a man is dead in Parker County after being shot by an off-duty Arlington police officer, Dallas Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Deep Ellum early Sunday morning, and more!

As the State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee takes up public education funding, education advocates call for the veto of any budget from the Legislature that does not adequately fund education. Will the Governor listen to his grassroots base, and fight for a budget that meets Wisconsin's needs, or sign a partisan budget that shortchanges the people of Wisconsin? We encourage listeners to stop by our table at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention this weekend and pick up a sticker supporting a veto. We invite our listeners to volunteer for a Day of Action Phone Bank next Tuesday, June 17th, 5pm. We will be calling Democratic voters and encouraging them to be transferred to the Governor's office to leave a message for him. We discuss other upcoming action and events in support winning key priorities in the state budget. Tammy Baldwin rightly meets with Milwaukee parents and calls out RFK Jr for falsely claiming a federal team in Milwaukee helping with lead problem in schools, when that team was laid off. We review 2 more well attended “Hands Off Medicaid” Town Hall in Rice Lake and St. Croix Falls. We close with a deeper dive into the current authoritarian moment Trump's show of military force in LA to suppress largely peaceful protests reveals. We encourage attendance at the peaceful mobilization Saturday at No Kings Events, including 50 in Wisconsin.

The Minnesota State Legislature is set to convene today for a one-day Special Session to approve the majority of the state budget that has yet to be approved. KYMN's Logan Wells reviews what is expected of today’s special session and some of the major issues: Read More About Specific Topics:  

 The Minnesota State Legislature is set to convene today for a one-day Special Session to approve the majority of the state budget that has yet to be approved. KYMN's Logan Wells reviews what is expected of today's special session and some of the major issues: 

Our focus on this episode is the behavioral health workforce. More than a third of the U.S. population lives in areas with shortages of psychologists, counselors and social workers, and nearly two-thirds of shortage areas are rural. Those workforce shortages occur during a period when many experts, including those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have concluded we have a mental health crisis. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, indicates that for more than two decades half the people in need of behavioral health services in the U.S. did not receive them. Joining the discussion are Karmen Hanson, a senior fellow at NCSL; Brianna Lombardi, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Jeff Shumway, the director of Utah's Office of Professional Licensure Review.Lombardi discussed her experiences in researching the workforce shortage and explained some its complexities. Shumway gave a state-level perspective on how regulation can affect the workforce. Hanson broke down the efforts in legislatures to address the workforce issues.ResourcesAllied Health Professions: Considerations for State Legislatures, NCSLHealth Workforce Legislation Database, NCSLHealth Care Workforce Resources, NCSLScope of Practice Policy Database, NCSL 

It's Friday so we're breaking down the biggest stories of the week that impacted YOU. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Abby Church, city hall reporter at the Houston Chronicle, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to talk about the drama surrounding Mayor Whitmire's budget passing, the extension of the state's takeover of HISD, big takeaways from the 89th State Legislature, and some big career news for Evan!  Stories we talked about on today's show:  ⁠High-tension Houston City Council meeting ends with greenlight of Mayor John Whitmire's $7B budget⁠ ⁠Whitmire supports Texas bill that would reverse some Houston pension reforms, alarming experts⁠ ⁠Chris Newport, Houston Mayor John Whitmire's chief of staff, to leave administration⁠ ⁠Houston ISD takeover by state will continue through 2027, TEA announces⁠ ⁠Key bills that passed and failed in the Texas Legislature⁠ ⁠Will Housing in Houston Ever Be Affordable Again?⁠ ⁠Evan Mintz named Houston Chronicle editor of Opinion and Community Engagement⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this June 6th episode: ⁠Comicpalooza⁠ ⁠Arts District Houston⁠ ⁠Visit Port Aransas⁠ ⁠Contemporary Arts Museum Houston⁠ ⁠Downtown Houston+⁠ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter ⁠Hey Houston⁠  Follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠ @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have ⁠feedback or a show idea⁠? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? ⁠Let's Talk!⁠ Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2025 ~ Beth LeBlanc, Reporter for the Detroit News discusses Republicans in the State Legislature suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

This Day in Maine for Thursday, June 5th, 2025.

Episode 31: Libby v. FecteauLibby, et al. v. Fecteau, et al., argued before Circuit Judge Lara Montecalvo, Circuit Judge Seth Aframe, and District Judge Camille Vélez-Rivé in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on June 5, 2025. Argued by Taylor Meehan of Consovoy McCarthy PLLC (on behalf of Laurel Libby, et al.), Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights (for Amicus Curiae United States, supporting appellant), and Jonathan Bolton, Maine Assistant Attorney General (on behalf of Ryan M. Fecteau, et al.).Background of the case, from the Brief of Appellants:In February, Libby took to Facebook to call attention to Maine's [transgender athlete] policy, borne out at this year's high school track-and-field state championship. The championship was a public event; the names, schools, and podium photos of participants were widely broadcast and readily accessible online. Libby re-posted already-public, truthful information showing the first-place girls' pole vaulter previously competed in boys' pole vault. That first-place finish propelled the athlete's high school team to win the girls' state championship by one point.Libby's post put Maine's policy in the national spotlight, prompting federal investigations regarding Maine's noncompliance with federal law. Days later, the Maine House censured Libby along a party-line vote of 75 to 70. The censure resolution called on Libby to “publicly apologize” for bringing “national attention” to Maine. H.R. Res. 1, 132nd Leg., 1st Reg. Sess. (Me. 2025). It denounced Libby's “statement criticizing the participation of transgender students in high school sports” as “reprehensible” and “incompatible with her duty and responsibilities as a Member of this House.” And while the resolution faulted Libby for identifying a “student athlete by [first] name” and “showing the minor in an athletic uniform” without “consent,” id., the post merely copied public information, showing podium photos from widely publicized state championship events, contained no threats, and violated no law. The resolution omitted that the Speaker and others regularly show minors on their social media, without any indication of consent from the subjects.Dissenting House members criticized the resolution as “a mockery of the censure process,” “set[ting] a standard … that the majority party, when they're displeased with a social media post that upsets them, can censure a member of the minority party.” Other representatives raised free-speech concerns and sought clarification on whether members who re-posted Libby's post could “expect censures to come forth on them as well.” The Speaker disclaimed knowledge of “any other censures.”After the censure resolution passed, the Speaker summoned Libby to the well of the House chamber and demanded she apologize. When Libby refused to recant her views, the Speaker found her in violation of Maine House Rule 401(11), providing that a member “guilty of a breach of any of the rules and orders of the House … may not be allowed to vote or speak … until the member has made satisfaction.”Ever since, Libby's district has had no voice or vote on the House floor. The Speaker has stopped Libby from speaking on any bill, including even posing a question in a recent debate on an equal rights amendment proposed for the state constitution.Statement of the Issue, from Brief of Appellants:Whether Plaintiffs are entitled to a preliminary injunction on their claims under the First and Fourteenth Amendments and the Guarantee Clause [of “a Republican Form of Government].”The Institute for Free Speech promotes and defends the political speech rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government guaranteed by the First Amendment. If you're enjoying the Free Speech Arguments podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. To support the Institute's mission or inquire about legal assistance, please visit our website: www.ifs.org

India is a union of states — a structure enshrined in the Constitution that gives States a central role in legislating critical areas like health, agriculture, and public order. But how well are India's State Assemblies functioning? A new report by PRS Legislative Research that examines how 31 State Assemblies performed in 2024 has found that States passed over 500 Bills, yet most Assemblies met for just 20 days and spent around 100 hours in session. Many laws were cleared on the very day they were introduced, and States issued 100 ordinances in total. What does this say about legislative scrutiny, accountability, and the democratic process at the state level?  Guest: Niranjana S Menon, a Senior Analyst at PRS Legislative Research.  Host: Nivedita V. Edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this segment, Mark is joined by Nick Schroer, a Missouri State Senator. He discusses the Special Session of the Missouri State Legislature being underway.

Plus, a suspected Kaufman County murderer is back in custody, Jewish people in North Texas are again having to process attacks against Jews in the United States, the 140 days of the State Legislature are over and it will most likely go down as a big win for Republicans, and more!

H1 - Segment 2 - Tue June 3 2025 - Texters talking about Rocket Launch experiences. I saw a Titan heavy go up Started hearing ppl in state legislature want to turn control of state roads over to the count

From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Trey Stewart.

05/27/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Minnesota State Senator, Rob Kupec, in the KFGO studio. Joel asks Senator Kupec about healthcare, public transportation, school lunches, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Santos is a reporter for Axios covering Seattle and the State Legislature. We've been podding with Melissa since 2017. She is a regular on the show and one of our most requested and re-requested...

Torey Van Oot from Axios tells us why the legislative session ended without a budget deal.

Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.

Nick Schroer -- Missouri State Senator -- discusses the final day of the State Legislature coming up tomorrow. What still needs to be done? Will a special session be needed? Was this a successful session or another frustrating session?

In hour 1, Heidi Harris discusses how the actions of one grandma can be deemed heroic. Charles Lipson -- Professor emeritus at the University of Chicago. He writes regularly for The Spectator magazine, Real Clear politics and others. His columns are available free at CharlesLipson.com. He is the author of the first book for students on their free speech rights-- Free Speech 101: A guide for Students-- available at Amazon.com. Heidi and Sue discuss the ongoing issues with air traffic control, and how they have made their way to Denver. Denver is one of the busiest airports in the country. Hour 2 is kicked off with the NFL is adding more games in order to expand the game overseas. The debate of grass vs. turf continues. Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Is birthright citizenship something that is still needed? Should we pay illegals to self deport? In hour 3, Nick Schroer -- Missouri State Senator -- discusses the final day of the State Legislature coming up tomorrow. What still needs to be done? Will a special session be needed?

Duane Patterson with HotAir.com and host of Duane's World Podcast joins to discuss the decline of Joe Biden during his time in office and the current issues within the Democratic Party. Is there another country out there that could sustain themselves without the help of others if they needed to? Nick Schroer -- Missouri State Senator -- discusses the final day of the State Legislature coming up tomorrow. What still needs to be done? Will a special session be needed? Was this a successful session or another frustrating session? We also hear our audio cut of the day!

Lawmakers at the state capitol have less than two weeks left of the session. In that time, they need to finalize the state budget. In Scott County, which comprises the southwest Twin Cities metro, the board of commissioners shared with residents that that will mean an increase to property taxes.  Dave Beer is the chair of the Scott County Board of Commissioners. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain a potential property tax increase and the role the county plays in relation to state and federal funding.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his shocking discovery of the scale of missing and murdered Indigenous women—over 6,000 annually—and how Congress is finally taking action on justice and jurisdictional reform. He also breaks down the future of nuclear power, America's path to energy independence, and the urgent need to end our reliance on hostile nations for critical minerals and pharmaceuticals. Then, Newsweek's Josh Hammer returns to discuss his new book Israel and Civilization, where he argues that Israel—and the Jewish people—are the West's first line of defense against rising global threats. He also tackles the disturbing surge of anti-Semitism on college campuses, exposes the failures of higher education, and calls for revoking tax-exempt status for elite universities like Harvard. Don't miss Kiley's Corner, where she dives into the chilling mystery of 11 dead women found in New England over the last 60 days—is it the work of a serial killer or 11 separate psychopaths? Tune in now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. Mike graduated from Utah State University and earned his DMD from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduation, Mike joined his father and uncle at the Simpson Family Dental Practice in Blackfoot before serving in the Blackfoot City Council and State Legislature.Mike's political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho's Second Congressional District.Mike serves as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee on Appropriations. His position gives him the unique opportunity to fight for Idaho's priorities and ensure Idahoans' hard-earned tax dollars come back to Idaho instead of going to states like New York or California.Mike also serves on the House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee on Appropriations. The committees Mike serves on have jurisdiction over funding for several agencies and programs critical to Idaho, including the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, the National Parks Service, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Department of Labor.Mike and his wife Kathy have been married for 50 years and have called Idaho home all their lives. The two enjoy spending time with their poodle, Charley, and enjoying Idaho's beautiful scenery.-Josh Hammer is a friend of the show and the senior editor-at-large at Newsweek. He's the host of The Josh Hammer Show and the author of a new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West, which recently reached as high as No. 3 on all of Amazon. You can follow him on X @josh_hammer. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Trump’s first 100 days: The economy and immigration  President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration.    The role of local law enforcement in immigration policy and practice  Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE.    Wisconsin judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities  More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary.    Power rates set to increase for most Utahns  Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see.    Utah partnership with Wyoming, Idaho to further develop nuclear energy  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah.    Salt Lake County Council approves sale of part of the Salt Palace  Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027.    Renovation plans for the Delta Center released  Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans.   

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Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  The political legacy left behind by Pope Francis  Thousands of people are expected to visit the Vatican to pay their respects for Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The Pope's legacy wasn't just a spiritual one; it was a political one too. He often spoke up against U.S. Presidents, encouraging them to be more charitable, loving, and peaceful. Kyle Palmer, local Utah Catholic and Principal at Irish Elk, LLC joins Inside Sources to share his takes on the political legacy Pope Francis leaves behind.    China threatens neighboring countries about making trade deals with the US  President Trump's tariffs have contributed to a volatile global stock market, and foreign countries have been clamoring to meet with the President to negotiate tariffs and new trade deals. China is notably not seeking negotiations right now. But the country is exerting pressure on neighboring Asian countries, warning them of retribution if they make deals with the United States that could put Beijing at a disadvantage. To get some perspective on this and what China could do, the hosts are joined by Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of Political Science at Utah State University.    Op-Ed details chaos and dysfunction under Secretary Hegseth’s command  Between a new op-ed detailing the chaos and dysfunction within the Department of Defense and a new report from The New York Times outlining another instance of sharing sensitive information via Signal, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the spotlight today. Will the newest stories lead to his removal by President Trump? The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the growing security issues.    Carelessness abides over how sensitive government information is stored  Sloppy handling of sensitive documents has become all-too-commonplace among the last two administrations. The latest instance involves a Google Drive folder -- which contained documents like White House floor plans -- being inadvertently shared among employees who weren't supposed to have access. In this day and age, how have we gotten to this point where there's such disregard for protecting sensitive and classified government information?    Judge rules that Utah Fits All Scholarship is unconstitutional  State lawmakers are preparing their appeal today following last week's ruling by a Utah judge that the Utah Fits All Scholarship program is unconstitutional. It's left a lot of questions for the thousands of children who were beneficiaries of the program. It's also sparked outrage and anger from legislative proponents of the program. The Inside Sources hosts try to answer some of the questions they’ve thought of.     Updates on Utah’s strategic reinvestment bill for higher education  Utah's strategic reinvestment bill for higher education aimed to cut inefficiencies, help with rising tuition costs, and loosen blockades in high-industry-demand majors like nursing and engineering. Now, House leaders say that shuffling funds could also help the mental health crisis facing Utahns by opening up access for future mental health practitioners. State Representative Karen Peterson sponsored the legislation and joins the show to explain how the bill could affect mental health resources.    Poll: Support strong but waning for Gov. Cox, State Legislature  Utahns continue to support Governor Cox and the State Legislature -- that's according to new polling from the Deseret News. But the overall support numbers are dropping, a potential indicator of trouble. The group of voters who seem to be waning in their support are more Democratic-leaning individuals. How much of an effect could that actually have? Adam Gardiner and Emily Lockhart discuss.   Utah’s innovation blueprint and how it could strengthen America’s place in the global tech race  While China continues to ramp up and develop its own AI and technology, the United States stands in a unique position that could result in either technological growth or collapse. Sure, it'll take strong federal action to ensure growth. But as a new opinion piece in the Deseret News points out, it'll also take action from each individual state. Utah is in a good position for exactly this kind of thing. Joining Inside Sources to share more about his opinion piece is Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners and the former chief of staff to Senator Mitt Romney.   

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  Utahns continue to support Governor Cox and the State Legislature -- that's according to new polling from the Deseret News. But the overall support numbers are dropping, a potential indicator of trouble. The group of voters who seem to be waning in their support are more Democratic-leaning individuals. How much of an effect could that actually have? Adam Gardiner and Emily Lockhart discuss.

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In this conversation, Carl Jackson and Shawn Fleetwood discuss the hectic world of political journalism, particularly focusing on the recent controversies surrounding Florida's immigration legislation. They explore the role of state legislatures in conservatism, the complicity of Republicans in corruption, and the importance of citizen engagement in governance. The discussion also touches on Trump's legacy and the actions he needs to take to solidify it. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com NEW!!!! THE CARL JACKSON SHOW MERCH IS HERE. SUPPORT THE PODCAST GETTING A T-SHIRT NOW! https://carljacksonmerch.itemorder.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.