Podcasts about state reps

Washington House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon was drunk on the job. Washington’s police staffing numbers are still dismal. Gavin Newsom offered a very bizarre critique of the SAVE Act. // Hillary Clinton testified at a House deposition today. Jason went viral for an exchange he had with Ana Navarro on CNN. // A former Vogue editor said she left her first class seat after finding out the other first class passengers were all White men. Data suggests women are more keen to buy wine made by women.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is trying to do what no Texas Democrat has done since 1990: win the governor's office. And she's doing it as an angry mom. In other news, rapper Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas U.S. Senate race saying, 'Please vote for my sister'; police unions urge focus on new UNT Dallas academy; and three Dallas City Council members are pushing for the city to consider moving the Dallas Wings into the American Airlines Center as delays and cost overruns continue to plague the WNBA team's planned relocation to a new practice facility and downtown arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Clay Harbor were joined by Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss proposed legislation regarding the Bears potentially building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Discussion on the State of the Union, and we're joined by State Rep Ian Mackey!- h1 full 2265 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:43:50 +0000 vg6Gcz0pNi6bWlXgWa6wZrzX2Y9GOPD9 comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Discussion on the State of the Union, and we're joined by State Rep Ian Mackey!- h1 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://p

It passed 193 bills over the past week, and now Wisconsin’s state Legislature is essentially done for the rest of 2026. State Assembly Rep. Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska) stopped in studio Monday to help wrap our heads around what it was like in Madison during that final push, why severe migraines caused him to miss some votes, and what the retirement of Speaker Robin Vos means for the future of the state. Doyle, who noted that he currently ranks as the most bipartisan member of the Assembly, also pulled back the curtain on the "brutal" Republican caucus infighting that finally led to the passage of Gail’s Law and postpartum Medicaid expansion. These two bills received all but one vote from the entire Assembly, yet they had been "bottled up" for a decade. He described a scene where Democrats essentially ground the session to a halt with amendments until the GOP leadership finally relented on the proposals, which boast 95% public support. The conversation shifted to the state’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Doyle argued that if the state is sitting on that much cash, it has simply overtaxed the public—though he admitted the "devil is in the details" when it comes to returning that money while still properly funding schools and local municipalities. One of the more "head-scratching" pieces of legislation we hit on was the push to ban "junk food" from SNAP benefits. While the state is already looking at nearly $70 million in new administrative costs just to keep the program running under new federal rules, this bill would tack on another $6 million to build and maintain a "candy and soda database." It’s a complicated mess that creates some wild contradictions; as Doyle pointed out, the database could potentially ban a bottle of sparkling water while still allowing a dairy-filled milkshake, simply because we’re the dairy state. Looking ahead to a post-Vos era, Doyle expressed a sense of relief. He's hopeful that the "zero-sum game" of the last ten years might finally be replaced by a more pragmatic, "get-things-done" tone under new leadership. We wrapped up the show by tackling the ethics of "mugshot pages" on social media. Most people have seen these Facebook groups dedicated to reposting police photos, often creating a digital scarlet letter before a case even reaches court. We asked Doyle—as both a lawmaker and a lawyer—if there is a way to curb this practice, especially when it results in the public vilification of people who may be innocent or whose low-level offenses don't warrant a lifetime of social media harassment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican State Representative from Richland and Speaker of the Michigan House shares his perspective on the upcoming State of the State address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen accidentally said something honest about the Democrats’ income tax proposal. The Trump Admin reversed course on shutting down the TSA PreCheck program amid the government shutdown. A dog that was abandoned at Harry Reid airport in Vegas has found its new forever home. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) reacts to the Democrats’ latest budget proposal. // Quick Hit: Democrats continue to whine about FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr enforcing the ‘equal time’ law.

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Arizona State Representative Juli Wiloughby to the center ring to speak on Arizona's .18 cent gas tax.

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00:00 Show open/ Nicka Sewell -Smith, Senior Story Producer at Ancestry, on the challenges related to black genealogy and its connection to Central Ohio. 12:12 Dr. Aaron Lukenga discusses eye exams, contacts, and how to talk to your eye doctor. 19:00 Dr. Steven Katz, President of The American Association of Endondists on tooth pain. 25:48 Face the State: An interview with Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D- Cincinnati). The data center debate with State Rep. Gary Click (R- Vickery), State Rep. Sean Brennan (D- Parma), and US Senator Bernie Moreno (R- Ohio).

Bill's guests are Paul Anka, Rep. Lauren Boebert, State Rep. James Talarico (Originally aired 2/20/26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're covering a busy day in the State House as the Legislature completes the 14th day of session. Todd welcomes State Rep. Laura Hall to discuss her legislation regarding parole and her memories of the late Jesse Jackson.  

As early voting in the primary gets underway, another Texas candidate running for the Texas State House, in this case for the seat representing HD 50 - the space made by James Talarico as he runs for the U.S. Senate. Samantha Lopez Resendez is an RGV native and longtime staffer at the Capitol, notably in the office of State Rep. Donna Howard.Learn more about Samantha Lopez Resendez at https://www.samanthafortexas.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Gas prices are falling but in Arizona we have to follow different rules. We talked to Majority whip Julie Willoughby about what we can do to revamp our gas. 

Early voting is underway in Texas, a key state in the battle for control of the House and Senate. State Rep. James Talarico is one of a handful of Democrats running to flip the state's Senate seat blue this fall as longtime Sen. John Cornyn faces a challenging primary to remain the Republican candidate on the ballot. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ashley Lopez of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Early voting is underway in Texas, a key state in the battle for control of the House and Senate. State Rep. James Talarico is one of a handful of Democrats running to flip the state's Senate seat blue this fall as longtime Sen. John Cornyn faces a challenging primary to remain the Republican candidate on the ballot. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ashley Lopez of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Representative Duran joins Phil with insight on what could be a very divisive session once again.

2/17 Have Faith 7th Hampden State Rep. Aaron L. Saunders—Two AI bills & ICE legislation on Beacon Hill Smith Prof. Carrie Baker & Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian- Reclaiming faith in trying times. Happier Valley Comedy Quiz -- Maddy Benjamin, Micaela Foster, Scott Braidman, Prof. Carrie Baker on Wizards (& dracula, cows, and bullets) Feminist Future segment with Carrie Baker & Executive Director Amanda Sanderson of Greenfield based Resilience Center of Franklin County on resources and advocacy for survivors.

DR. Lott, just back from his trip to Australia where he gaves various talks to media and University staff and students about the right to bear arms. John enlightens us to the fact that Austrailians are not as free as they think, current crime numbers as compared to the US and their gun control failings. Rep Nguyen aka “The Shredder” updates us on the current legislative session now underway in AZ and the ongoing efforst of the anti gun democrats in that state.

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Briscoe Cain joins Brian Nichols to reveal his campaign for the new Texas 9th District and why "pragmatic" politics is fueling the socialist agenda . Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain exposes the "Doge Committee" scam in deep-red Texas , details the specific legislation banning China and foreign adversaries from buying American soil , and explains why conservatives must adopt a "survival" mindset to defeat the enemies of the West. We expose the reality of political theater and why you need to stop waiting for a savior. Briscoe drops an uncomfortable truth about the "professional wrestling" nature of Congress , why the GOP establishment is terrified of actual budget cuts , and the controversial demographic shifts that are splitting men and women at the voting booth. If you are tired of losing gracefully, this is the blueprint for how we finally start winning. Chapters 0:00 - Intro: The Sales & Marketing of Politics 1:36 - Dad Life: Raising 5 Boys on the Campaign Trail 2:35 - From Refinery Worker to State Rep 5:00 - Exposing the "Pro Wrestling" Nature of Congress 6:54 - Principles vs. Pragmatism: The Thomas Massie Test 8:37 - The "Survival" Mindset: Defeating the Socialist Agenda 11:39 - How the Left Weaponizes Language 13:40 - The "Doge" Scam: Why Gov Efficiency Failed in Texas 16:32 - Texas Debt Crisis: The $15,000 Secret 18:24 - Banning China & Iran From Buying American Land 22:04 - The Great Gender Divide: Men vs. Women Voters 23:57 - Stop Checking Out: How to Win Local Battles 25:02 - The Elon Musk Effect: Business Leaders Waking Up 28:04 - Why the GOP Failed the Next Generation 32:43 - The New Texas 9th District Strategy Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Links Section Briscoe Cain Campaign: Briscoecain.com Briscoe Cain on X (Twitter): @BriscoeCain ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

We're covering Day 12 of the session, including some unexpected twists & turns. Todd sits down w/ State Rep. David Faulkner to discuss his bill to improve camp safety after the Camp Mystic tragedy in Texas claimed the life of one of his constituents.

Guests Include: Conservative Caucus' Jim Pfaff, Courage is a Habbit's Alvin Liu, Compass Care's Jim Harden, CFACT's Bonner Cohen, State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, Wisconsin Carry's Nik Clark

Dateline New Haven: State Rep. Jorge Cabrera by WNHH Community Radio

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Host Brian Callanan here. I had a great conversation with State Rep. Chipalo Street (D-37) about some major issues rolling through our state capitol right now, including a controversial "millionaire's tax," growing concerns over ICE officers in Washington state (especially in the 37th District in SE Seattle/Renton), and a push for more housing in mixed-use and commercial zones. We even kicked around some ideas about the World Cup--Rep. Street is a former soccer referee--and discussed some new traffic safety legislation.This is a patrons-first podcast, which means patrons get it before anyone else! If you'd like to be a patron of the show, please support it on Patreon!

February 12, 2026 ~ Ann Bollin, State Representative R-49th district discusses Governor's Whitmer's budget and her testimony on election integrity in front of Congress earlier this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing how the Bears have made progress with Illinois lawmakers in their quest to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. After that, they opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts on the Bears' stadium saga.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears have made progress with Illinois lawmakers in their quest to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

We're covering the 11th day of the Alabama Legislature's 2026 Regular Session, from a key day in House committee to a busy one on the Senate floor. Todd welcomes State Rep. Ed Oliver, who discusses his bills aimed at supporting rural health care.

PLUS: GA GOP can't handle 'affordability,' so it resorts back to 'anti-trans' measures & the fuss over PFAS in NW GeorgiaThe unsealing of an affidavit that was the basis for the FBI raid of Fulton County's 2020 ballots is raising fresh questions, along with derision from legal experts.. Ron spoke with State Rep. Saira Draper (HD 90) to allow for a Democratic party response, Draper calling the move politically motivated and warning about chain-of-custody issues and renewed efforts to undermine trust in Georgia's elections. The conversation also touches on the SAVE Act, voter ID debates, and the push to revisit hand-marked paper ballots.Ron also covered Senate Republicans adding anti-trans amendments to a bipartisan health care bill. Georgia Equality's Jeff Graham connected with Ron to explain why advocates say the move targets transgender Georgians and jeopardizes broader health reforms that had broad bipartisan support before the 'poison pill' amendments were added.Then, Democratic Congressional candidate Shawn Harris has been ringing alarm bells since last summer, and a year-long effort between the AJC, Associated Press, AL.com and PBS/Frontline chronicled the carpet industry's use of PFAS ("forever chemicals") in stain resistance while poisoning northwest Georgia water supplies. So of course, Georgia Republicans are racing to sneak a once-dead bill back into relevancy to protest carpet makers from litigation, right? Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow #SyraDraper #JeffGraham #GeorgiaEquality #FultonCounty #GeorgiaPolitics #ElectionIntegrity #TransRights #SAVEAct

Joyce talks about:The latest details on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. The FBI releases images showing a masked intruder at Nancy's home. One of the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting, says staff at the hospitals kept her religion off of the paperwork to protect her from threats inside and outside of the hospital. The Save America act protect elections with basic safeguards. State House Rep for District 110, Tom Fabricio, calls in to talk about tax reform, motor vehicles registration reform, saving money, and the homestead tax credit. Palestinian flags now appearing at anti-ICE rallies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dateline New Haven: State Rep Candidate Justin Farmer by WNHH Community Radio

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about public education legislation with State Sen. Stephen West (R-Paris) and State Sen. Reginald Thomas (D-Lexington), both who serve on the Senate Education Committee; and State Rep. Scott Lewis (R-Hartford) and State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville), both who serve on the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee.

State Rep. Dave Baker joins Chad for two segments to talk about concerns coming after one month of the state's paid FMLA program, the upcoming start of the legislative session, and his feelings about President Trump's behavior representing the GOP. Plus, a new survey shows a significant number of Americans don't believe they'll have a high quality of live five years from now. What's causing such pessimism?

We're covering the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from Montgomery to Washington. Lots of news to review this week! Todd's guests: State Rep. Rhett Marques State Rep. Adline Clarke  

On this fiery Friday episode, Clay dives into the chaos shaking Central Mississippi. From back-to-back bomb threats at Madison Station Elementary—leading to school closures and federal involvement—to a mass shooting threat at Hillcrest Christian School, where 38-year-old Abby Nicole Taylor was arrested and charged with terrorist threats on a shockingly low $75,000 bond. Clay breaks down the stupidity behind these acts and questions the low stakes for such serious crimes.   Hear the frustrating story of parent Shane Saxton, who defied school admins to get his kids off a bus during the lockdown, only to get pulled over by police afterward for "causing a disturbance." Clay shares Shane's viral video and opens the lines for listener reactions—was it overreach or necessary protocol? Plus, a shoutout to local heroes like the Flora Police Department keeping things safe.   Sports fans, celebrate with Clay as he congratulates New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees on his Hall of Fame induction, reminiscing about epic moments like the Superdome's post-Katrina return game.   In hour two, State Auditor Shad White joins to expose a nonprofit focused on human trafficking that's funneling hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to anti-ICE protests—liberal logic at its finest. Then, State Rep. Fred Shanks drops in for the weekly "Under the Dome" segment, covering bills like mobile sports betting, teacher pay raises, and PBM reform moving through the legislature.   Clay also touches on local media outrage over changes to a Medgar Evers pamphlet and calls for better parental communication during crises. Packed with texts, calls, and live reactions, this episode fights for the soul of America and demands positive solutions in a broken system.   Tune in for raw takes on Jackson's real issues—no holds barred. Listen now and join the conversation!

Strap in for raw Mississippi politics as Clay Edwards chats with State Rep. Fred Shanks from Brandon in this no-holds-barred "Under the Dome" segment from Episode #1150. Fred breaks down the week's big moves in the House: Mobile sports betting passing (potentially raking in $80-100 million for the state—third time's the charm?), PBM reform to support independent pharmacies, and teacher pay raises to boost education. They dive into the ballot initiative bill finally out of committee, requiring around 170,000 signatures, and Fred's push for a castration bill as a deterrent against pedophiles (it died this year, but it's coming back).   Clay and Fred call out the Epstein files as a massive distraction—why obsess over dead billionaires when immigration enforcement is the real fight tearing up the country? They slam hypocritical politicians dodging ICE support and urge listeners: If you care about these bills, call your senators now and push hard. Plus, insights on California's meddling in Southern states and why mobile betting won't hurt casinos—it's untapped revenue from folks who'd never hit the slots anyway.   If you're tired of distractions and ready for real action on teacher pay, betting, and accountability, this interview demands solutions and exposes the games in Jackson. Listen now and get in the fight!

It's a political double-whammy! FEC reports and new polling! KPW has a breakdown of what to make of it all. Also, State Rep. Peyton Griffee is with us and he answers the question: Why is Bullitt County how it is?

Secular Houston founder and new Progress Texas Institute board member Wil Jeudy returns for a deep dive on an even more nutty week than usual in Texas politics, as we unpack the drama this week between former Congressman Colin Allred, State Rep. James Talarico, and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett as the hopes of a friendly primary in the Senate race, held by most Texas Democrats, proved perhaps a tad bit naive. Can't we all just get along?We also discuss the recent trend of our high school (and middle school!) kids across Texas seeing what's happening with ICE, and standing up against it. The grumpy responses of Governor Greg Abbott and the TEA speak volumes, and to us, prove that our young people are on the RIGHT side of history.Learn more about Secular Houston at https://secularhouston.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

State Representative Amy Briel (D-Ottawa) joins John Williams to clear up some information regarding a proposed bill that would require permits and possibly pay up to a $5 fee for open burning in unincorporated areas.

Aaron and Dr. Clardy share new developments in the Grossberg affair, AG Colman's broken clock moment for EKY ratepayers, then we talk with one of Louisville's state representatives, and an important immigration leader in our commonwealth, State Representative Nima Kulkarni. Big week on #ColonelsOfTruthDeep Breath on Election Theft - ICYMI - Interview with UK Law Prof & Election Law Expert Josh Douglas: https://www.youtube.com/live/VjidOcG8uys?si=ptTPqYf2usVNIKCK&t=1546TAKE ACTION:Madison County Flip the 6th event Saturday: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/888815/ProKY Workshop on Nonviolence: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/896017/Flip the 6th Lex - First Monday: https://www.progressky.org/mondaySupport the Stamp Fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ft6stampsNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://thegallerypass.substack.com/p/damn-danielhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/04/saying-kentucky-power-reliably-turns-a-profit-ag-urges-rejecting-rate-increase/INTERVIEW: State Rep. Nima Kulkarni Louisville's State House District 40, Director of the New Americans Initiativehttps://newamericansinitiative.org/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 245 was kinda produced by AaronTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

State Representative Amy Briel (D-Ottawa) joins John Williams to clear up some information regarding a proposed bill that would require permits and possibly pay up to a $5 fee for open burning in unincorporated areas.

Guest - State Rep Travis Couture: Seattle Times editorial: “Harsh drug laws won’t help kids. More oversight for parents will // State legislature to consider HB 2684 on Tuesday, which creates a definition of groups that are presumed to be "socially disadvantaged." // Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein files website // Eric Weinstein discusses meeting Jeffery Epstein

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about new legislation that would authorize a pilot program for autonomous vehicles in some Illinois counties.

State Rep. Zakiya Summers has filed the House version of the "Robert G. Clark Jr. Voting Rights Act." It's an effort to get out in front of what many expect will be the further dismantling of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 by the U.S. Supreme Court. Summers isn't extremely optimistic about the measure's passage in the Mississippi Legislature this year, but says she and other lawmakers are trying to educate people about the dire impact voters could see from damage to the VRA.