Podcasts about state reps

This is Garrison Hardie from your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. For more information, visit them at concordispartners.com https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/05/08/texas-military-deploys-additional-troops-to-border-ahead-of-title-42-end/ Texas Military Deploys Additional Troops to Border Ahead of Title 42 End Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of an additional 545 National Guardsmen to assist in the newest surge of migrants crossing the border from Mexico. The deployment under the state’s Operation Lone Star comes days ahead of the expected May 11 end of the Title 42 migrant expulsion program. “These additional forces will bolster the thousands of Texas National Guard service members already assisting local and state law enforcement agencies to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between the ports of entry,” Texas Military Department officials said in a written statement. “We have expanded our capabilities to include boat teams that patrol hundreds of river miles, drones and helicopters that detect illicit activity from the air, and brush teams, security points, and roving patrols that block and interdict illegal smuggling (drugs, weapons, and people) into Texas.” On Sunday, Border Patrol agents in the five Texas-based sectors apprehend more than 5,100 migrants who crossed the border from Mexico, according to a law enforcement source. This represents nearly 60 percent of the nearly 8,700 who crossed along the entire southwest border with Mexico. The number of migrants crossing the border from Mexico surged last week ahead of this week’s expected end to the CDC’s Title 42 migrant expulsion protocol. On Friday and Saturday, the number of apprehensions exceeded 9,000 per day, Breitbart Texas reported U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz reported the apprehension of 54,951 migrants during the preceding seven-day period. In addition, another 18,698 migrants were classified as “got-aways.” So far this fiscal year, agents apprehended nearly 1.4 million migrants along the southwest border, according to a law enforcement official. Migrant got-aways jumped to nearly 453,000 bringing the total number of known border crossers this fiscal year to more than 1.8 million migrants in less than seven months. https://thepostmillennial.com/white-house-to-limit-press-credentials-to-those-who-act-professional?utm_campaign=64487 White House to limit press credentials to those who act 'professional' On Friday, the White House released a new set of rules for press badges, also known as hard passes, that stated the recipient must act in a "professional manner" in order to keep their badge and told all who currently possess a pass must reply by July 31. The New York Post reports that the announcement said, "The White House expects that all hard pass holders will act in a professional manner while on White House grounds by respecting their colleagues, White House employees, and guests; observing stated restrictions on access to areas of the White House or credentialed events; and not impeding events or briefings on campus." "Absent security concerns involving the United States Secret Service or other exigent circumstances, the White House will provide a written warning to you if your conduct violates these expectations. Subsequent violations may lead to the suspension or revocation of your hard pass, following notice and an opportunity to respond," the notice continued. The move comes after Today News Africa reporter Simon Ateba grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in January and told her, "You don't seem a good fit for this job." Reporters who have had badges auto-renew since 2017 need to have their employer submit a letter to the White House confirming "full-time employment with an organization whose principal business is news dissemination." The notice said that freelancers, "will need letters from two news organizations describing your affiliation, or, if you freelance primarily for one organization, a letter from that organization describing the extent and duration of your relationship with the organization." The journalists need to provide proof of a personal or professional address in the DC area, submit to a background check, have an "accreditation by a press gallery in either the Supreme Court, US Senate or US. House of Representatives," and "have accessed the White House campus at least once during the prior six months for work, or have proof of employment within the last three months to cover the White House." A White House press official told the Post, "This has been thoughtfully considered for more than a year. We worked hard to be responsive to needs and feedback of journalists covering the White House. As we return to these prior criteria, which help ensure hard passes are in the hands of reporters who need regular access to campus as part of their duties, we are providing a nearly 3-month window for reporters to turn in their applications and reach out with any questions. The criteria will apply evenly to everyone," https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-tucker-carlson-to-launch-new-show-exclusively-on-twitter?utm_campaign=64487 Tucker is back EXCLUSIVELY on Twitter Tucker Carlson announced that he will soon be relaunching his own show and streaming it exclusively on Twitter. Carlson made the announcement in a post to Twitter on Tuesday, simply captioned "We're back." https://twitter.com/i/status/1656037032538390530 - Play Video Carlson reportedly spoke with Twitter CEO Elon Musk about working together this past week, according to one report. Axios reported on Sunday that "Carlson and Elon Musk had a conversation about working together, but didn't discuss specifics." Carlson is not the first to bring his show to Twitter since the social media giant was acquired by Musk. Earlier this week, Daily Wire's Matt Walsh announced that he would be uploading his full shows to Twitter. This announcement came after a hack on his account. https://twitter.com/i/status/1648844750613512195 - Play Video Tucker Carlson and Fox News parted ways on April 24. https://thepostmillennial.com/oklahoma-revokes-funding-for-pbs-over-lgbtq-content-for-kids?utm_campaign=64487 Oklahoma revokes funding for PBS over LGBTQ content for kids Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has defended his decision to veto a bill seeking to fund the state’s PBS station through 2026, arguing that the state-funded broadcaster is indoctrinating and sexualizing children. Last week Stitt vetoed HB 2820, which would have funded the statewide PBS station Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) until 2026. In a recent interview with Fox News, Stitt explained his reason for doing so, highlighting objectionable content such as a segment of “Let’s Learn” featuring the children’s book “The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish,” being read by a drag queen called Lil Miss Hot Mess. “OETA, to us, is an outdated system. You know, the big, big question is why are we spending taxpayer dollars to prop up or compete with the private sector and run television stations? And then when you go through all of the programming that's happening and the indoctrination and over-sexualization of our children, it's just really problematic, and it doesn't line up with Oklahoma values,” Stitt told Fox News. In addition to Lil Miss Hot Mess, one of the founders of Drag Queen Story Time, reading The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish,” the governor’s office mentioned a PBS Newshour segment that featured parents who supported children having access to experimental medical sex changes, as well as abundant “Pride Month” programming, and a special about a town of Christians and drag queens who “step into the spotlight to dismantle stereotypes.” Stitt objects to the use of tax dollars funding someone’s agenda. He went on to call the concept of the public television station “outdated.” Stitt’s decision has been criticized by some on the left, including by State Rep. Monroe Nichols (D) who accused Stitt of “continued attacks on public education and underrepresented Oklahoma communities.” Stitt responded by calling this accusation “nonsense,” and just another attempt by Democrats to push a radical left agenda on children. Now it’s time for my favorite topic… sports!!! https://www.foxnews.com/sports/super-bowl-champ-offers-georgia-tech-grads-key-fulfilling-life-get-married-start-family Super Bowl champ offers Georgia Tech grads the key to fulfilling life: 'Get married and start a family' Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a two-time Super Bowl winner, appeared at Georgia Institute of Technology on Saturday and gave the commencement speech. The former Yellow Jackets standout gave the graduates some words of wisdom. Butker said he planned to "pop off some hard truths" in his speech. He said that it does not matter how much money you attain or the amount of success that comes to you career-wise, "none of it will matter if you are alone and devoid of purpose." https://twitter.com/i/status/1654913549716582406 - Play Video 0:00-4:20

This is Garrison Hardie from your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. For more information, visit them at concordispartners.com https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/05/08/texas-military-deploys-additional-troops-to-border-ahead-of-title-42-end/ Texas Military Deploys Additional Troops to Border Ahead of Title 42 End Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of an additional 545 National Guardsmen to assist in the newest surge of migrants crossing the border from Mexico. The deployment under the state’s Operation Lone Star comes days ahead of the expected May 11 end of the Title 42 migrant expulsion program. “These additional forces will bolster the thousands of Texas National Guard service members already assisting local and state law enforcement agencies to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between the ports of entry,” Texas Military Department officials said in a written statement. “We have expanded our capabilities to include boat teams that patrol hundreds of river miles, drones and helicopters that detect illicit activity from the air, and brush teams, security points, and roving patrols that block and interdict illegal smuggling (drugs, weapons, and people) into Texas.” On Sunday, Border Patrol agents in the five Texas-based sectors apprehend more than 5,100 migrants who crossed the border from Mexico, according to a law enforcement source. This represents nearly 60 percent of the nearly 8,700 who crossed along the entire southwest border with Mexico. The number of migrants crossing the border from Mexico surged last week ahead of this week’s expected end to the CDC’s Title 42 migrant expulsion protocol. On Friday and Saturday, the number of apprehensions exceeded 9,000 per day, Breitbart Texas reported U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz reported the apprehension of 54,951 migrants during the preceding seven-day period. In addition, another 18,698 migrants were classified as “got-aways.” So far this fiscal year, agents apprehended nearly 1.4 million migrants along the southwest border, according to a law enforcement official. Migrant got-aways jumped to nearly 453,000 bringing the total number of known border crossers this fiscal year to more than 1.8 million migrants in less than seven months. https://thepostmillennial.com/white-house-to-limit-press-credentials-to-those-who-act-professional?utm_campaign=64487 White House to limit press credentials to those who act 'professional' On Friday, the White House released a new set of rules for press badges, also known as hard passes, that stated the recipient must act in a "professional manner" in order to keep their badge and told all who currently possess a pass must reply by July 31. The New York Post reports that the announcement said, "The White House expects that all hard pass holders will act in a professional manner while on White House grounds by respecting their colleagues, White House employees, and guests; observing stated restrictions on access to areas of the White House or credentialed events; and not impeding events or briefings on campus." "Absent security concerns involving the United States Secret Service or other exigent circumstances, the White House will provide a written warning to you if your conduct violates these expectations. Subsequent violations may lead to the suspension or revocation of your hard pass, following notice and an opportunity to respond," the notice continued. The move comes after Today News Africa reporter Simon Ateba grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in January and told her, "You don't seem a good fit for this job." Reporters who have had badges auto-renew since 2017 need to have their employer submit a letter to the White House confirming "full-time employment with an organization whose principal business is news dissemination." The notice said that freelancers, "will need letters from two news organizations describing your affiliation, or, if you freelance primarily for one organization, a letter from that organization describing the extent and duration of your relationship with the organization." The journalists need to provide proof of a personal or professional address in the DC area, submit to a background check, have an "accreditation by a press gallery in either the Supreme Court, US Senate or US. House of Representatives," and "have accessed the White House campus at least once during the prior six months for work, or have proof of employment within the last three months to cover the White House." A White House press official told the Post, "This has been thoughtfully considered for more than a year. We worked hard to be responsive to needs and feedback of journalists covering the White House. As we return to these prior criteria, which help ensure hard passes are in the hands of reporters who need regular access to campus as part of their duties, we are providing a nearly 3-month window for reporters to turn in their applications and reach out with any questions. The criteria will apply evenly to everyone," https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-tucker-carlson-to-launch-new-show-exclusively-on-twitter?utm_campaign=64487 Tucker is back EXCLUSIVELY on Twitter Tucker Carlson announced that he will soon be relaunching his own show and streaming it exclusively on Twitter. Carlson made the announcement in a post to Twitter on Tuesday, simply captioned "We're back." https://twitter.com/i/status/1656037032538390530 - Play Video Carlson reportedly spoke with Twitter CEO Elon Musk about working together this past week, according to one report. Axios reported on Sunday that "Carlson and Elon Musk had a conversation about working together, but didn't discuss specifics." Carlson is not the first to bring his show to Twitter since the social media giant was acquired by Musk. Earlier this week, Daily Wire's Matt Walsh announced that he would be uploading his full shows to Twitter. This announcement came after a hack on his account. https://twitter.com/i/status/1648844750613512195 - Play Video Tucker Carlson and Fox News parted ways on April 24. https://thepostmillennial.com/oklahoma-revokes-funding-for-pbs-over-lgbtq-content-for-kids?utm_campaign=64487 Oklahoma revokes funding for PBS over LGBTQ content for kids Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has defended his decision to veto a bill seeking to fund the state’s PBS station through 2026, arguing that the state-funded broadcaster is indoctrinating and sexualizing children. Last week Stitt vetoed HB 2820, which would have funded the statewide PBS station Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) until 2026. In a recent interview with Fox News, Stitt explained his reason for doing so, highlighting objectionable content such as a segment of “Let’s Learn” featuring the children’s book “The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish,” being read by a drag queen called Lil Miss Hot Mess. “OETA, to us, is an outdated system. You know, the big, big question is why are we spending taxpayer dollars to prop up or compete with the private sector and run television stations? And then when you go through all of the programming that's happening and the indoctrination and over-sexualization of our children, it's just really problematic, and it doesn't line up with Oklahoma values,” Stitt told Fox News. In addition to Lil Miss Hot Mess, one of the founders of Drag Queen Story Time, reading The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish,” the governor’s office mentioned a PBS Newshour segment that featured parents who supported children having access to experimental medical sex changes, as well as abundant “Pride Month” programming, and a special about a town of Christians and drag queens who “step into the spotlight to dismantle stereotypes.” Stitt objects to the use of tax dollars funding someone’s agenda. He went on to call the concept of the public television station “outdated.” Stitt’s decision has been criticized by some on the left, including by State Rep. Monroe Nichols (D) who accused Stitt of “continued attacks on public education and underrepresented Oklahoma communities.” Stitt responded by calling this accusation “nonsense,” and just another attempt by Democrats to push a radical left agenda on children. Now it’s time for my favorite topic… sports!!! https://www.foxnews.com/sports/super-bowl-champ-offers-georgia-tech-grads-key-fulfilling-life-get-married-start-family Super Bowl champ offers Georgia Tech grads the key to fulfilling life: 'Get married and start a family' Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a two-time Super Bowl winner, appeared at Georgia Institute of Technology on Saturday and gave the commencement speech. The former Yellow Jackets standout gave the graduates some words of wisdom. Butker said he planned to "pop off some hard truths" in his speech. He said that it does not matter how much money you attain or the amount of success that comes to you career-wise, "none of it will matter if you are alone and devoid of purpose." https://twitter.com/i/status/1654913549716582406 - Play Video 0:00-4:20

This is Garrison Hardie from your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. For more information, visit them at concordispartners.com https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/05/08/texas-military-deploys-additional-troops-to-border-ahead-of-title-42-end/ Texas Military Deploys Additional Troops to Border Ahead of Title 42 End Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of an additional 545 National Guardsmen to assist in the newest surge of migrants crossing the border from Mexico. The deployment under the state’s Operation Lone Star comes days ahead of the expected May 11 end of the Title 42 migrant expulsion program. “These additional forces will bolster the thousands of Texas National Guard service members already assisting local and state law enforcement agencies to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between the ports of entry,” Texas Military Department officials said in a written statement. “We have expanded our capabilities to include boat teams that patrol hundreds of river miles, drones and helicopters that detect illicit activity from the air, and brush teams, security points, and roving patrols that block and interdict illegal smuggling (drugs, weapons, and people) into Texas.” On Sunday, Border Patrol agents in the five Texas-based sectors apprehend more than 5,100 migrants who crossed the border from Mexico, according to a law enforcement source. This represents nearly 60 percent of the nearly 8,700 who crossed along the entire southwest border with Mexico. The number of migrants crossing the border from Mexico surged last week ahead of this week’s expected end to the CDC’s Title 42 migrant expulsion protocol. On Friday and Saturday, the number of apprehensions exceeded 9,000 per day, Breitbart Texas reported U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz reported the apprehension of 54,951 migrants during the preceding seven-day period. In addition, another 18,698 migrants were classified as “got-aways.” So far this fiscal year, agents apprehended nearly 1.4 million migrants along the southwest border, according to a law enforcement official. Migrant got-aways jumped to nearly 453,000 bringing the total number of known border crossers this fiscal year to more than 1.8 million migrants in less than seven months. https://thepostmillennial.com/white-house-to-limit-press-credentials-to-those-who-act-professional?utm_campaign=64487 White House to limit press credentials to those who act 'professional' On Friday, the White House released a new set of rules for press badges, also known as hard passes, that stated the recipient must act in a "professional manner" in order to keep their badge and told all who currently possess a pass must reply by July 31. The New York Post reports that the announcement said, "The White House expects that all hard pass holders will act in a professional manner while on White House grounds by respecting their colleagues, White House employees, and guests; observing stated restrictions on access to areas of the White House or credentialed events; and not impeding events or briefings on campus." "Absent security concerns involving the United States Secret Service or other exigent circumstances, the White House will provide a written warning to you if your conduct violates these expectations. Subsequent violations may lead to the suspension or revocation of your hard pass, following notice and an opportunity to respond," the notice continued. The move comes after Today News Africa reporter Simon Ateba grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in January and told her, "You don't seem a good fit for this job." Reporters who have had badges auto-renew since 2017 need to have their employer submit a letter to the White House confirming "full-time employment with an organization whose principal business is news dissemination." The notice said that freelancers, "will need letters from two news organizations describing your affiliation, or, if you freelance primarily for one organization, a letter from that organization describing the extent and duration of your relationship with the organization." The journalists need to provide proof of a personal or professional address in the DC area, submit to a background check, have an "accreditation by a press gallery in either the Supreme Court, US Senate or US. House of Representatives," and "have accessed the White House campus at least once during the prior six months for work, or have proof of employment within the last three months to cover the White House." A White House press official told the Post, "This has been thoughtfully considered for more than a year. We worked hard to be responsive to needs and feedback of journalists covering the White House. As we return to these prior criteria, which help ensure hard passes are in the hands of reporters who need regular access to campus as part of their duties, we are providing a nearly 3-month window for reporters to turn in their applications and reach out with any questions. The criteria will apply evenly to everyone," https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-tucker-carlson-to-launch-new-show-exclusively-on-twitter?utm_campaign=64487 Tucker is back EXCLUSIVELY on Twitter Tucker Carlson announced that he will soon be relaunching his own show and streaming it exclusively on Twitter. Carlson made the announcement in a post to Twitter on Tuesday, simply captioned "We're back." https://twitter.com/i/status/1656037032538390530 - Play Video Carlson reportedly spoke with Twitter CEO Elon Musk about working together this past week, according to one report. Axios reported on Sunday that "Carlson and Elon Musk had a conversation about working together, but didn't discuss specifics." Carlson is not the first to bring his show to Twitter since the social media giant was acquired by Musk. Earlier this week, Daily Wire's Matt Walsh announced that he would be uploading his full shows to Twitter. This announcement came after a hack on his account. https://twitter.com/i/status/1648844750613512195 - Play Video Tucker Carlson and Fox News parted ways on April 24. https://thepostmillennial.com/oklahoma-revokes-funding-for-pbs-over-lgbtq-content-for-kids?utm_campaign=64487 Oklahoma revokes funding for PBS over LGBTQ content for kids Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has defended his decision to veto a bill seeking to fund the state’s PBS station through 2026, arguing that the state-funded broadcaster is indoctrinating and sexualizing children. Last week Stitt vetoed HB 2820, which would have funded the statewide PBS station Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) until 2026. In a recent interview with Fox News, Stitt explained his reason for doing so, highlighting objectionable content such as a segment of “Let’s Learn” featuring the children’s book “The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish,” being read by a drag queen called Lil Miss Hot Mess. “OETA, to us, is an outdated system. You know, the big, big question is why are we spending taxpayer dollars to prop up or compete with the private sector and run television stations? And then when you go through all of the programming that's happening and the indoctrination and over-sexualization of our children, it's just really problematic, and it doesn't line up with Oklahoma values,” Stitt told Fox News. In addition to Lil Miss Hot Mess, one of the founders of Drag Queen Story Time, reading The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish,” the governor’s office mentioned a PBS Newshour segment that featured parents who supported children having access to experimental medical sex changes, as well as abundant “Pride Month” programming, and a special about a town of Christians and drag queens who “step into the spotlight to dismantle stereotypes.” Stitt objects to the use of tax dollars funding someone’s agenda. He went on to call the concept of the public television station “outdated.” Stitt’s decision has been criticized by some on the left, including by State Rep. Monroe Nichols (D) who accused Stitt of “continued attacks on public education and underrepresented Oklahoma communities.” Stitt responded by calling this accusation “nonsense,” and just another attempt by Democrats to push a radical left agenda on children. Now it’s time for my favorite topic… sports!!! https://www.foxnews.com/sports/super-bowl-champ-offers-georgia-tech-grads-key-fulfilling-life-get-married-start-family Super Bowl champ offers Georgia Tech grads the key to fulfilling life: 'Get married and start a family' Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a two-time Super Bowl winner, appeared at Georgia Institute of Technology on Saturday and gave the commencement speech. The former Yellow Jackets standout gave the graduates some words of wisdom. Butker said he planned to "pop off some hard truths" in his speech. He said that it does not matter how much money you attain or the amount of success that comes to you career-wise, "none of it will matter if you are alone and devoid of purpose." https://twitter.com/i/status/1654913549716582406 - Play Video 0:00-4:20

Air Date 5/9/2023 Today, we take a look at the hyper-polarization of our era and the anti-democratic instincts of the right taking hold in state legislatures. Building on a decade of gerrymandering and voter suppression within a structurally undemocratic American system that has helped Republicans create minority rule in many places and unearned super-majorities in others, they have now turned to simply ejecting their elected political opponents from fully representing their constituents. Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Long division: America's busy state legislatures - The Intelligence from The Economist - Air Date 2-9-23 America's Congress may be gridlocked, but its state legislatures certainly aren't.  Ch. 2: GOP legislatures gaming elections, suppressing voting - The BradCast - Air Date 5-4-23 In Ohio, Republicans are pushing a scheme to raise the qualification threshold for ballot initiatives before voters can mobilize to stop them. Ch. 3: Banned MT Dem Zooey Zephyr: Silencing me is 'using decorum as a tool of oppression' - The Last Word - Air Date 4-26-23 MSNBC's Ali Velshi reports on the vote Wednesday by Montana House Republicans to ban Democratic State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is trans, after she spoke out against anti-trans legislation. Ch. 4: Have State Legislatures Gone Rogue? - The New Yorker Radio Hour - Air Date 5-5-23 The story of two lawmakers expelled from the Tennessee legislature captured headlines across the country. Ch. 5: Deciding the Fate of Democracy in North Carolina - The Laura Flanders Show - Air Date 5-7-23 So far, 27 people in North Carolina have been indicted in connection with the effort to overturn the 2020 election on January 6th. Ch. 6: “Courage Is Contagious”: Zooey Zephyr & Justin Jones on the GOP's Silencing of State Lawmakers - Democracy Now! - Air Date 4-28-23 Tennessee's Justin Jones and Montana's Zooey Zephyr, two Democratic state lawmakers who were both punished by their Republican-led legislatures for peaceful protests, say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity. Ch. 7: North Carolina lawmaker Tricia Cotham switches to GOP, votes to ban abortion - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 5-4-23 "This is a woman who spoke movingly about her own abortion on the floor of the North Carolina statehouse in 2015 when she was arguing against abortion restrictions," says Chris Hayes on State Rep. Tricia Cotham. Ch. 8: “Rising Tide of Fascism”: Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Warns of GOP's Embrace of Authoritarianism - Democracy Now! - Air Date 4-28-23 The largely white Tennessee House of Representatives, with its heavily gerrymandered Republican supermajority, expelled two members, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the two youngest Black representatives in the House. Ch. 9: Tyranny of the Minority: How American Democracy Came to the Breaking Point - Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs - Air Date 5-1-23 Steven Levitsky is David Rockefeller Professor of Latin American Studies and Professor of Government at Harvard University. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 10: The Polarization Of State Legislatures - Not Another Politics Podcast - Air Date 3-1-23 Are state legislatures polarizing as well? And, if they are, what can that tell us about the state of our democracy? VOICEMAILS Ch. 11: Thoughts on big ideas to redistribute wealth - Dave from Olympia, WA FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on an analogy that explains the dangers of poorly framed arguments SHOW IMAGE Description: A distorted, high-contrast photo of an American flag on a flag pole against a dark red sky. Credit: "redflag" by AK Rockerfeller, Flickr | License: CC BY-SA 2.0 | Changes: Cropped  

Mickey Dollens went from high school and college football player to oil worker to teacher to Oklahoma State Representative. Every step of his journey gave him perspective to be the legislator he is today. In this You Should Run Podcast episode, Rep. Dollens talks about what motivated him to run for state representative, the uphill battle for Democrats in Oklahoma, taking care of mental health, how to be a public servant first, using Tik Tok and Twitter to bring attention to issues, and, of course, why YOU should run for office. Listen and share and follow Rep. Dollens @MickeyDollens

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This past week was crossover week at the North Carolina General Assembly – the legislature's self-imposed deadline for passing bills to keep them eligible during the 2023 session. It's an event that helped turn the steady stream of backward-looking bills that have been winning approval from the Republican supermajorities into a virtual torrent. Fortunately, despite […] The post State Rep. Julie von Haefen on a bevy of bills that threaten to undermine public education appeared first on NC Newsline.

The state's historical relationship of being hands-off with regulating car insurers is leading to potential negative outcomes for consumers. Reset learns the details from Chicago Sun-Times reporter Stephanie Zimmerman and hears from State Rep. Will Guzzardi who wants to pass legislation to combat the potential rate hikes.

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Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the horrific situation that unfolded on a New York City subway that lead to the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless individual, who was choked by a Marine. Dom tells that Curtis Sliwa, recent New York City mayoral candidate, will be joining in the second hour to relay the scene in New York. Then, Dom plays back some unfoldings in Harrisburg, including the audio of State Rep. Kinkead, who went overboard in supporting a bill which may force doctors to perform gender reassignment surgery. Also, Dom tells about a new push against the usage of 'Mt. Rushmore' as a substitute for a top 4 list, and Dom and Dan offer up who they believe to be considered America's royal family. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Black female Dem. State Rep. of Bhamreferenced a Jay Z song inferring that the black male state Rep. of Pelham is always going to be the "N" word to the Republicans and "That's Not An Emergency."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 If we're not helping to protect our kids, honestly I don't know what the hell we're doing here in Lansing because that should be our number one priority.  -Kelly Breen- On this week's LOL Podcast, Democratic State Representative Kelly Breen from from the 21st House District. Rep. Breen and I discuss the gun safety reform bills Democrats passed, and were signed into law by Governor Whitmer. Rep. Breen played a key role in passing the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, which is headed to the Governor's desk.  We also discuss mental health, education, dealing with today's Michigan Republican Party, and the importance of getting involved in local politics.  My opening monologue highlights how state Democrats are offering serious solutions during serious times, and Rep. Breen is a shining example. My "Last Call" deals with the misguided "old and tired trope" that state Democrats are going too far. Nothing could be further from the truth, and some in our Lansing media should begin to realize that fact.  Show notes are at the end of this page. leftoflansing@gmail.com

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear her thoughts on a Biden administration rule that would punish mortgage borrowers with good credit scores in the guise of equity.  Garrity explains why she believes it will be a disaster, explaining that this completely undermines our credit system. Then, Dom and Garrity discuss other political topics, including the benefit for Republicans in embracing mail-in balloting while legal, and the rampant theft of small businesses driving owners out of Pennsylvania's economy.  Then, Dom welcomes in State Representative Martina White to discuss multiple topics unfolding in Harrisburg as the State House sits in session. First, Representative White tells Dom about the voting result of HB300, a nondiscrimination bill that could force doctors to perform gender-reassignment surgery on minors or face losing their license.  Also, White tells Giordano how this would also have an impact on women's sports, including the sharing of locker rooms cross-gender. Then, White and Giordano discuss a bill that passed through Senate that would ban the opening of safe injection sites in the state of Pennsylvania, with White explaining why this bill was proposed, and why it's so important to pass, particularly for the citizens of Philadelphia.

6am hour -- pressure building on WA Legislative special session from city mayors who want a tougher drug possesion law, Republican sources tell KVI that Gov. Inslee is not including Republicans in special session negotiations on the drug possession law, along with Kraken don't forget tonight's big WHL conference final game for the Seattle T-Birds, what makes "successful drug court programs" and why a gross mis-demeanor drug possession law should be the minimum standard in WA. 7am hour -- GUEST: former State Rep. and Pierce Co. Councilman, Hans Zeiger, (now with The Jack Miller Center) discusses the the woeful civics education for American 8th graders, a new theory on the two types of WA voters, the Bud Light "crisis" trans can drama continues, 8am hour -- meet three Seattle activists who are joining the new "Social Housing" board, the one thing that all three new board members seem to be lacking in qualifications for this board position, the Bothell State Rep. touting her climate change mitigation for housing is completely blind to how much her plan will drive up the cost of housing in WA, GUEST: SPOG Pres. Mike Solan responds to a Seattle Times columnist saying Seattle "has turned the corner" on crime/homelessness, Solan disagrees with the "corner" assessment, "disservice to the public" to spin these Seattle stats as improvement, latest Snohomish County tally shows homelessness has grown by 8% since 2012, listen to this Snohomish County homeless man who KOMO News interviewed and let us know how strong the entitlement mentality is.

LGBTQ+ rights are under attack throughout the country. Nearly 500 bills targeting LGBTQ+ people have been proposed in the U.S. to date, including in every state in New England. Eighteen Republican-controlled states have so far passed laws banning gender affirming health care, affecting 1 in 4 transgender youth.In Montana, State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is transgender, was ousted from the Republican-led House of Representatives last week for her passionate statements objecting to a ban on hormone treatments and surgical care for transgender children. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law last week, despite pleas from his son David, who identifies as nonbinary.In Nebraska, state Senator Megan Hunt is being investigated for allegedly having a conflict of interest for her opposition to a law that would ban gender-affirming health care. Her supposed conflict? She is the mother of a transgender child.The American Academy of Pediatrics and other leading medical organizations support gender affirming care and warn that bans pose serious health risks to young people.Rep. Taylor Small, 29, is among just 8 out transgender state legislators in the country, and is the first out trans legislator in Vermont. She was elected in 2020 to represent Winooski. A graduate of Colchester High School and the University of Vermont, Small is also education program manager at the Pride Center of Vermont, where we had this conversation. Small was named a 2022 Politician of Year by One Young World, an international youth leadership organization based in the U.K.Small said that anti-LGBTQ+ laws – from barring trans and nonbinary youth from participating in school sports, to book bans, to criminalizing gender-affirming health care – “are killing our youth. They are showing them that there is no hope for their future where they can be thriving trans adults.”By contrast, she said that she and Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr “are trying to show that beacon of hope that you can still be involved, that you do have leadership qualities, and not only can you participate, but you can have a fulfilling life.”“This is nothing new that we've seen in politics…going after and targeting specific groups of people,” Small asserted. “What group does the general public have a lot of ignorance around and have a lot of questions? That is the trans community. As we see this growing recognition and visibility, it also comes with that backlash of ‘That is not what I grew up with, that is not my understanding of gender.'”As other states restrict access to reproductive and gender-affirming health care, the Vermont legislature has passed two reproductive “shield bills,” S.37 and H.89, which protect doctors and patients who give and receive this care, respectively.“Vermont is saying that we're putting this shield around our border, that as long as you are in our state, as a provider or as a patient, that you are protected by our laws and recognizing that gender affirming care and reproductive health care are legally protected,” she said.Small cautioned that vigilance is required to stop anti-LGBTQ attacks in Vermont. “It absolutely could happen here,” she said, citing anti-trans incidents in Randolph and Burlington.“As long as we continue to engage as leaders and engage in these difficult conversations, I think we can prevent what is happening in Montana, what is happening in Oklahoma and in Tennessee, from happening right here in our own state.”

St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo has issued a temporary restraining order which temporarily blocks a rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." State Rep. Keri Ingle (D-Lee's Summit) describes General Bailey on Twitter as an "unelected bureaucrat issuing rules in order to further your radical anti-LGBTQ agenda." Bailey responded to the comments from Representative Ingle on "Wake Up" and he also warned about crime in St. Louis and called for the removal of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner:

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes John “Dr. Ski” Sygielski, President of HACC. Discussion includes why community colleges are a good investment of state dollars, the wide range of people that benefit from HACC's services, and what is being done to educate for a modernized workforce.

In 2022, Laura Terech went from the classroom to the Arizona state legislature after a successful campaign in one of the most contentious states for politics. Today she is working on bipartisan solutions on education and keeping communities safe. In this You Should Run Podcast, Representative Terech talks about the changing politics in Arizona, the ongoing work to protect and defend democracy, how to improve state government, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too. Listen, share, and follow Laura on social media @lauraforAZ

An hour of great political talk, State Rep. Wallan, casinos, the bad bills, any chance of quorum denial? Jo County Commissioner Baertschiger is on and we talk land use code, Tucker, the session.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about his Chicago Tribune Op-ed that calls attention to the role we all play in the success of our young people. Rep. Buckner also shares his thoughts about State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announcing she is not running for another term.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about his Chicago Tribune Op-ed that calls attention to the role we all play in the success of our young people. Rep. Buckner also shares his thoughts about State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announcing she is not running for another term.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about his Chicago Tribune Op-ed that calls attention to the role we all play in the success of our young people. Rep. Buckner also shares his thoughts about State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announcing she is not running for another term.

Monday on Political Rewind: The New York Times reported on testimony alleging Donald Trump took part in a discussion about plans to access sensitive election data in Coffee County. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp will not attend the state GOP convention, another sign of his disapproval with the political party. The panel Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science and director of pre-law, Morehouse College Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14, former state representative (R) State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, (D) Decatur Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Donald Trump may have been involved in the Coffee election data breach. 23:00 - An update on the Fox/Dominion case. 31:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp and the state GOP continue to drift apart. 48:00 - Last Friday, the Supreme Court allowed for the continuing use of mifepristone while it awaits a further decision. GPB is in its spring fund drive. Please consider pledging your support at gpb.org/donate.

As anyone who pays attention to North Carolina politics is well-aware, the General Assembly was rocked recently by the decision of State Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County to switch her political allegiance from the Democratic Party to the GOP. The move gives Republicans a supermajority in both legislative chambers and would seem to boost […] The post Sen. Graig Meyer discusses abortion restrictions, vouchers, and future transportation funding appeared first on NC Newsline.

On The South Florida Roundup, we received updates on the flooding that impacted all of Fort Lauderdale and other parts of Broward County (01:02); we discussed Fabián Basabe, a controversial state lawmaker at the center of a political storm in Miami Beach (19:54); and we looked at a reversal in the the abortion realities in Florida and Latin America (35:07).

It Passed: The Pro-Kidnapping Bill in WA. I asked an actual conservative, Christian Republican leader to address his Party's 8 years of selling out that enabled this historic evil. Brandon Svenson joins and he brings hard truths his Party fears. The is satanic. Colorado and Washington have legalized kidnapping, with California soon to join, have decided their State laws get to effect every family on the landmass called America. In the Country of Washington, any teacher, school counselor or probably groundskeeper can steal a child from parents with no court order, no due process, to investigation. Any child from any state who has been raped and uses gender ideology as a defense mechanism can get on a Greyhoud Bus and got get their bodies irreversibly mutilated in these states; the cops will not be help the parents find their kids and Colorado's dictator claims parents can't sue the State. Any child who is uncomfortable in puberty can hitch a ride to one of the separate countries and get injected with wrong sex hormones. Any parent who refuses to have their child's body mutilated will be considered an abuser. None of this could have happened without 8 years of the Republican Party selling out, especially in the separate Country of Washington where this satanic program really got rolling. Today, Brandon Svenson, an actual Christian Conservative who recently partnered with other conservatives to take over the Lewis County Republican Party joins us to talk about the cowardice of his Party's bosses, how he has confronted that and why they sell out. Along the way, Brandon shares his deep faith in Christ and why he believes only Christian conservatives can stop this vile attack on God's families from spreading further. What does God say? By seducing these children into a satanic lie and trapping them in bodies that idolize the lie every single person who voted to this has the choice of dropping to their knees and repenting to Jesus or facing eternity in Hell. Matthew 18:6 Causing to Stumble6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.· The theft of parental rights in Washington state is unconscionable and immoral· A solid amendment from State Rep and friend, Jim Walsh.· “Parental rights are not ‘infinite.'” · Jamila Taylor pretends giving kids the ability to blackmail parents is helping kids· Lisa Callan pretends this isn't about taking a child away from a parent. · Tana Senn speaks the truth of the intent and invokes her inner Jeffery Marsh.· Jim Walsh, too, wants to speak to the kids of the State· Walsh on lack of affirmation· Nicole Marci pretends this is about debating what people feel or that hurting people exist· Concerned father is accused of creating an “unsafe environment” for trans kids the moment he speaks up against boys being allowed in the same bathroom as his 12-year-old daughter. When they show you who they are, believe them.https://4patriots.comStock up on 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Use code TODD to save 10% on your first order.BioOptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Bonefroghttps://bonefrog.usEnter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your subscription. Bulwark Capital https://bulwarkcapitalmgmt.comAct now and get Bulwark Capital's “Common Cents Investing guide FREE. GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet seen on Google more with your worldclass website! Healthycellhttps://healthycell.com/toddJourney to better health and save 20% off your first order with promo code TODD. My Pillowhttps://mypillow.comUse code TODD for Closeout pricing on all All Season Slippers. RuffGreenshttps://ruffgreens.com/toddGet your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. SOTA Weight Losshttps://sotaweightloss.comSOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART! Texas SuperFoodhttps://texassuperfood.comTexas SuperFood is whole food nutrition at its best.

State Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden). Rep. Mueller stands up for lawful gun owners, votes against overreaching ‘red flag' legislation

State Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden). Rep. Mueller stands up for lawful gun owners, votes against overreaching ‘red flag' legislation

This week, I discuss how young people showed-up at the polls in a big way in Michigan, which helped Democrats pull-off the trifecta in state government. But despite the Generation Z breaking for Democrats in the last few elections, Democrats must continue showing that they are helping keep that critical voting bloc on their side. Then, State Representative Dylan Wegela joins me. He represents District 26, which comprises of Garden City, Inkster, Romulus and Westland.  In the "Last Call," I explain how Michigan Democrats continue helping Michiganders while Republicans continue to act... weird. Hope you enjoy this week's podcast. Show notes are located on leftoflansing.com

State Representative Liz Harris recently became the fifth person in Arizona history to be expelled from the house, but her name is now on the list to get back in. Will she replace...herself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss challenges facing Kentucky schools. Guests include: State Rep. James Tipton (R-Taylorsville), chair of the House Education Committee; State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville) and an educator with Jefferson County Public Schools; Brigitte Blom, president & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky.

This is not pretend, it is not hysteria. The Separate Country of Washington wants to kidnap children from all states! It's true and they actually admit it, just ask this woman, this woman and this woman. Even as good, godly men like Rep. Jim Wash fight back with proposed amendments, he is fighting from behind as his Party has been selling out to the gender industry for 8 years. Thanks to Jim's leadership overcoming the cowardice of his Party's flaccid Chair, all Republicans voted no on the kidnapping act, but the surrender started too long ago to make a difference. This I also know for a fact, the Separate Country for Washington would never have been the launching place for the Satanic lies of gender-rebellion without 8 years of cowardice by the Washington State Republican Party, its past chair, Susan Hutchison and their current Chair, Caleb Heimlich. I know this because, starting in 2015, I began documenting the lies of transgenderism taking over the State and I watched as Republicans simply--and purposefully--stood aside and let perverted men into the showers of little girls and women. I watched them do nothing when Antifa attacked moms who were protesting perverted men dressed as female strippers doing sexual dances in front of kids and handing chest-binders for girls and pornographic brochures to kids … all at government facilities. I watched Republicans do nothing when “schools” began teaching kids that doctors “guess” the sex of babies, that being driven by a man obsessed with sexualizing kids in schools. In 2020, when the government ordered insurance companies to hide abortions and wrong-sex hormones being injected into kids from parents . . . parents who still had to pay them or lose their insurance, Republicans did nothing of any substance. So, here we sit with inches away from the State legalizing kidnapping of confused children, legally harboring kids from their parents as the kids are given abortion and wrong sex hormones and now, NOW, the Washington State Republican Party wants to “fight” . . . by sending text messages. What does God say? Unless they fully repent, Hell awaits the people who are pushing this and people who sell-out and stand aside when they could fight a godly battle against it.Matthew 18:5-75 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.Causing to Stumble6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come! The theft of parental rights in Washington state is unconscionable and immoralA solid amendment from State Rep and friend, Jim Walsh.“Parental rights are not ‘infinite.'” Jamila Taylor pretends giving kids the ability to blackmail parents is helping kidsLisa Callan pretends this isn't about taking a child away from a parent. Tana Senn speaks the truth of the intent and invokes her inner Jeffery Marsh.It isn't righteous. It's disgusting.They are calling children from around the country to Washington. Gnarly evil.Jim Walsh, too, wants to speak to the kids of the StateWalsh on lack of affirmationNicole Marci pretends this is about debating what people feel or that hurting people existConcerned father is accused of creating an “unsafe environment” for trans kids the moment he speaks up against boys being allowed in the same bathroom as his 12-year-old daughter. When they show you who they are, believe them. https://4patriots.comStock up on 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Use code TODD to save 10% on your first order.BioOptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Bonefroghttps://bonefrog.usEnter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your subscription. Bulwark Capital https://bulwarkcapitalmgmt.comAct now and get Bulwark Capital's “Common Cents Investing guide FREE. GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet seen on Google more with your worldclass website! Healthycellhttps://healthycell.com/toddJourney to better health and save 20% off your first order with promo code TODD. My Pillowhttps://mypillow.comUse code TODD for Closeout pricing on all All Season Slippers. RuffGreenshttps://ruffgreens.com/toddGet your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. SOTA Weight Losshttps://sotaweightloss.comSOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART! Texas SuperFoodhttps://texassuperfood.comTexas SuperFood is whole food nutrition at its best.

On this episode, we discuss Congress getting access to the classified documents that were in the possession of Biden, present the Sh*those of the Week Award, get a sermon from Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson and more.Follow our show hosts on Twitter: twitter.com/@CoolTXchicktwitter.com/@Caroldedwinetwitter.com/@BlackKnight10ktwitter.com/@pardonpodSubscribe to Ty's substack:https://theworldasiseeit.substack.com/And if you love our show and want to show your appreciation, you can support us here.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2003879/support

State Rep. Dale Zorn. Partisan opinion twists 2015 law to hike taxes on Michigan residents

Memphis officials reappointed State Rep. Justin Pearson today, after he was expelled for joining gun violence protesters last week. Senate Democrats are calling on the Justice Department to investigate whether the expulsions violated the Constitution or Pearson and Jones' civil rights. Holly McCall, April Ryan, Joyce Vance, Jeremy Peters, Fmr. Sen. Al Franken. Tim Miller, and Secy. Jennifer Granholm join. 

Today, officials in Nashville are scheduled to vote to reinstate former Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones.  State Rep. Jones and State Rep. Justin Pearson of Memphis were expelled by Republican lawmakers last week after leading a push for gun reform in protest on the House floor last Thursday. Memphis city council could reappoint Pearson during their meeting on Wednesday of this week.  Even if both are reappointed by their respective city councils, the appointments are not permanent. Each would have to seek re-election to their respective seats in a special election that has not yet been scheduled.  How did we get here? We're joined by Blaise Gainey, political reporter with WPLN in Nashville with the latest.   

Former state Reps. Justin Jones (D-Tenn.) and Justin J. Pearson (D-Tenn.) join Meet the Press to discuss their expulsions from the Tennessee legislature. Attorney for former President Trump James Trusty discusses the ongoing investigation into classified documents found at Trump's Florida home. Rep. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) reacts to escalating tensions between Taiwan and China after meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen this week.

We were joined in studio by state Rep. Marion O'Neill and state Sen. Jason Rarick. You will want to listen to hear them describe the dystopian hell of Minnesota politics. Patrick live from the yard for Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tennessee State House votes to expel two Democratic State Reps for so-called decorum violations after three Democrats protested on the State House floor over gun safety. State Rep. Gloria Johnson, who narrowly survived the expulsion by one vote, joins to discuss. Plus, a North Carolina Democrat switches parties giving Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in the State House. And, Stormy Daniels speaks out about Donald Trump being indicted on criminal charges, whether he should go to jail, and if she will testify in the hush money trial.Also tonight: Singer Jewel talks with Alisyn Camertota about advocating for mental health programs and draws on her own experiences, Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury vacations paid for by a GOP mega-donor, a CNN poll shows 30% of Americans say Biden deserves to be reelected in 2024, and how Gen Z is reshaping the idea of work hustle and societal norms.Hosted by Alisyn CamerotaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, April 6, and reports on the Tennessee expulsion vote.