Podcasts about state senators

HOUR 1: The struggles of legislating AI. State Senator Joe Nicola joins us. full 2317 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 v00gIEEBGXDgRTFSi3S2T8MFDzif6ToY news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 1: The struggles of legislating AI. State Senator Joe Nicola joins us. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.am

BARB KIRKMEYER JOINS US WITH WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS As a State Senator she has an insider's view of what's happening in the Capitol building and she shares at 1pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a local veteran town hall, debanking efforts, and provide a Jeff City update. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Iowa State Senator Dave Rowley announced he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer on Monday.

The string of storms that have swept through California has brought much-needed water and snow throughout the state, but climate scientists say, levels may still fall short of what's needed in the coming warm weather months. The town of Truckee held a memorial for the victims of last week's avalanche in the Sierra. This comes after search and rescue crews finished recovering all nine of their bodies over the weekend. State Senator, Scott Wiener, is proposing legislation to force a split between San Francisco and Pacific Gas & Electric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Beck is the Missouri State Senator from Affton. He joins Megan Lynch with a look at legislation that would create new laws to help patients sue medical providers for malpractice using AI.

Jim Abeler, Republican MN State Senator representing the 35th district, joins Todd to talk about the allegations of fraud in the state and his views on them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

02/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Minnesota State District 04 Senator, Rob Kupec to hear about the start of the legislative session and his goals for the rest of it. (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.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 19:18 SEGMENT 2: JEFF SMITH, former state senator, current executive director of the MO Workforce Housing Association || TOPIC: Debate with a Democrat || Government shutdown || In 2012, Smith gave a TED talk in New York titled "Lessons in business ... from prison" || In 2015, Wrote a book “Mr. Smith Goes to Prison” || Leads J.R. Smith Policy Solutions, a firm focused on advising nonprofits on public safety and criminal justice reform moworkforcehousing.com 31:57 SEGMENT 3: Jeff Smith continued https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ 19:18 SEGMENT 2: JEFF SMITH, former state senator, current executive director of the MO Workforce Housing Association || TOPIC: Debate with a Democrat || Government shutdown || In 2012, Smith gave a TED talk in New York titled "Lessons in business ... from prison" || In 2015, Wrote a book “Mr. Smith Goes to Prison” || Leads J.R. Smith Policy Solutions, a firm focused on advising nonprofits on public safety and criminal justice reform moworkforcehousing.com 31:57 SEGMENT 3: Jeff Smith continued https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Tying it Together, State Senator Michael Garrett (D-Guilford) joins host Tim Boyum to talk about a whirlwind of a couple weeks where he visited Minnesota and sat in on legislative hearings about ICE operations in Minnesota.  Then, the night of the Super Bowl, a post he made about Bad Bunny went very viral! 

Feb. 18, 2026- Immediately after the New York Democrat's state convention in Syracuse we checked in with State Sen. James Skoufis, an Orange County Democrat and member of the Democratic National Committee. We talked about next steps for the state party and the path to victory for Democrats in November.

Dan wants the SAVE Act signed into law and State Senator Pody joins to talk ICE facility speculation here in TN | aired on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for February 9, 2026. The topics for The State House Report with State Senator John Keenan includes the Senator assessing what's happening on Beacon Hill as the new year kicks off the second half of the session — from the latest on the Bettor Health Act, to Governor Healey's $63 billion dollar  FY2027 budget, plus updates on proposed cellphone bans in classrooms.  Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2026.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Bill Folden to share his reaction to Wes Moore’s State of the State Address. Senator Folden said he believes the Governor’s speech did not reflect the everyday reality facing many Maryland residents, pointing to concerns over taxes, spending, and economic pressures. It was a candid conversation offering a different perspective on the direction of the state and what he says lawmakers should be focusing on moving forward.

 LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 13, 2026) – Artificial intelligence is moving fast — and Kentucky lawmakers are working to make sure the state can take advantage of new tools without sacrificing transparency, privacy or public trust. On this episode of 'Behind the Blue', Kentucky State Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe — a Lexington native and University of Kentucky alum — joins host Kody Kiser to talk about her path into public service, what she's hearing from constituents in Senate District 12, and how she views UK's land-grant mission of service to communities across the Commonwealth.  Bledsoe represents parts of Fayette County along with Woodford, Mercer and Boyle counties. In the conversation, she points to infrastructure — including roads and aging water and wastewater systems — as a major concern for the region, while also highlighting the role higher education, signature industries and health care play in central Kentucky's future.  The interview also explores Bledsoe's emerging leadership on technology policy, including Kentucky Senate Bill 4, which she describes as a framework for "responsible AI governance" within state government. Bledsoe explains that the goal is not to regulate every minor use of technology, but to establish guardrails for higher-risk, decision-making tools — including creating transparency around where and how AI is used, and building oversight to ensure accountability.   "AI is not spellcheck," Bledsoe said, emphasizing the need for stronger scrutiny when government systems generate new outputs or influence decisions. She also discusses concerns around deceptive AI-generated political content and the importance of ensuring voters can trust what they see — particularly in the final days leading up to an election.  Looking ahead, Bledsoe points to a wide range of challenges and opportunities — from consumer protection and privacy to safeguarding minors online — and says Kentucky will likely need to keep refining its approach as the technology evolves. She also describes how institutions like UK can help shape the state's AI future through research, workforce preparation and teaching students to be critical, responsible users of these tools. 'Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to receive new episodes each week, featuring UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists, writers and the most important news impacting the university. 'Behind the Blue' is a production of the University of Kentucky. Transcripts for most episodes are now embedded in the audio file and can be accessed in many podcast apps during playback. Transcripts for older episodes remain available on the show's blog page.  To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here. This interview has been edited for time and clarity.

February 11, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, former Congressman and State Senator and current U.S. Senate Candidate joins Kevin to discuss the unveiling of his new housing affordability plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 11, 2026 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about cultural divides, education, student led legislature, and being accessible to her constituents. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two great guests for the price of one on today's BND Podcast!Join our verbose host, Mike Slater, as he talks about the state of Old Dominion under new governor Abigail Spanberger with Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves (R-District 28) and how the woke Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny impacted American pop culture with Breitbart News Senior Writer John Nolte!MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Belfrage catches up with South Dakota State Senator Chris Karr. They discuss what's going on at the State Government level including banning cell phones in schools, the veto of the lab grown meat ban, the 4.2% sales tax, the importance of Revenue Setting Day, sports wagering, TIFS or Tax Incremental Financing, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss data centers, efforts to curb child grooming, and the Hope Act! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

State Senator Rob Ortt on GOP proposals to lower energy bills in NYS full 522 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:11:00 +0000 xFLu624HnNRRBPTKs4NxFIwFyiYYExzb news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news State Senator Rob Ortt on GOP proposals to lower energy bills in NYS Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwave

Send us a textMark shares growing up at his family's Union 76 service station, early Jeeping and Baja Bug adventures, club rides every Sunday, and a childhood shaped by mud, mountains, and motors.State Senator Maynard has a storied history in off-road, including wrenching at NHRA, Gravelrama memories and fighting for expanding OHV opportunities. Fighting the good fight in the state of West Virginia, Mark supports private parks, national advocacy and lessons learned everywhere being shared with all.Support the show

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies and Civic Leader Andy Moore about Governor Stitt's State of the State Address where he talked about making medical marijuana illegal again, changes to Medicaid Expansion, abolishing the Oklahoma Secondary School Athletic Association and more.The trio also discusses the leader of the Senate removing Shawnee Republican Senator Shane Jett from his leadership positions and Devon Energy's announcement to leave Oklahoma City for Houston, Texas.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM INTERVIEW: VIRGINIA STATE SENATOR BRYCE REEVES SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/ReevesVA TOPIC: Discuss the insanity in Richmond Baltimore mayor’s $163K SUV tops cost of all Md. executive vehicles, records show WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM INTERVIEW - FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK JENKINS TOPIC: Maryland lawmakers voting to prohibit the 287(g) agreement with ICE Maryland House, Senate pass bills to ban ICE agreements Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethantyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDCShow Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dan wonders why Freddie O'Connell is rushing to criticize NES despite celebrating their award from an Arborist group not long ago, and TN State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson joins to talk about a few things | aired on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.3.26 State Senator Paul Mark—Money, Healthcare, 250th celebration, & the Pats Super. Dr Xiomara Herman—Pelham Schools, Difficult Days Ahead Hampshire College President Jennifer Chrisler--Financial Sustainability & the Future Carole Bull-Do something! The journey of healing

Greg Belfrage interviewed South Dakota State Senator Chris Karr. They went over the protest at the church in the Minneapolis, property taxes, protecting South Dakota waters, Data Centers and Utilities, Sales Tax, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ringmaster James T. welcomes State of Arizona Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh to the center ring to talk about the repercussions the state should take on AG Mayes after her comments on using stand your ground laws to shoot at ICE agents.

STATE SENATOR GREG HERTZ (R-SANDERS COUNTY) TRT: 22:23 PROPERTY TAX LAWSUIT/TAX SHIFT/HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

01/28/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by North State Senator Tim Mathern. Senator Mathern gives Joel and the listeners an update on last week's special session, mainly explaining the funding of rural healthcare. (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.

01/27/26: As President Donald Trump makes his way to Iowa to discuss the economy, Joel Heitkamp is joined by Iowa State Senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate, Zach Wahls. Zach is serving his second term in the Iowa State Senate, is a sixth-generation Iowan, and an Eagle Scout as he runs for the U.S. Senate. In the legislature, he’s fought against powerful special interests exploiting Iowans, led the effort to ban politicians from insider trading, proposed common sense term limits, and worked across party lines to deliver real results for Iowa communities, both big and small. You can learn more about Zach and his campaign at zachwahls.com. (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.

01/26/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota State Senator out of Hazelton, ND, Jeff Magrum. He served in the State House from 2017-2022 and has been in the State Senate since 2023. He talks about his recent no vote on the free school lunches in last week's special session taking place in Bismarck. (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.

SNOWSTORM SPECIAL - EARLY RELEASE All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083 for February 1, 2026 for Black History Month   Frances “Mom” Williams was a dedicated community leader and activist in Philadelphia who campaigned for City Council in 1979 with a focus on seniors and neighborhood safety. Her son Hardy and Grandson Anthony became State Senators. This segment will be released as a separate podcast on February 2nd.   Rev. Leonard Leland Smalls became the first Black minister certified as a prison chaplain in Pennsylvania. Smalls associated with Martin Luther King Jr. and local activists, though he described himself as not nonviolent. Released as separate podcast on February 3rd.    Liberian native Julia Komai was a political activist who became an outspoken advocate for human rights and had been imprisoned before escaping to the United States. She died in a car crash, along with a former Vice President of her native land. Separate podcast on February 4th.    Mpozi Mshade Tolbert was deeply admired in two cities: in Philadelphia, he captured iconic images of the hip-hop scene, while in Indianapolis he became a beloved photojournalist and DJ, known for his genial spirit, generosity, and influence on the arts community. Separate podcast on February 5th.  

U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Junior is touting the Trump administration’s new national nutrition guidelines in what he’s calling the “Take Back Your Health Tour.” His first stop — a rally in Pennsylvania’s state Capitol. Some Democrats say Kennedy himself is a danger to health. State Senator and registered nurse Maria Collett says Kennedy, blaming most health issues on diet alone, is oversimplifying a complicated issue. Pittsburghers are interested in learning how to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence, as the agency ramps up detentions and deportations in major cities. A meeting by an immigrants’ rights groups earlier this week drew hundreds. An eastern Pennsylvania woman who lost both her husband and son to suicide is now working to increase awareness about the issue, especially now that the holidays are in the rearview mirror. More than seven in ten public school students in Pennsylvania are enrolled in at least one arts class, according to the Arts Education Data Project. It’s good news, but there are caveats. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Art Association of Harrisburg. Executive Director Carrie Wissler-Thomas recalls the organization's founding by Gertrude Olmsted McCormick in 1926. Art Association of Harrisburg Marks 100 Years with April Gala at the King Mansion | The Spark If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.