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The host explains why the general public is easily manipulated, citing the "Truth Default Theory" where individuals automatically assume honesty from trusted sources. He proposes a "Lie Default" operating system for processing information.Auto-Believers: Most people are "auto-believers" who lack the situational awareness to recognize systemic, collusive media fakery.The Veracity Effect: Humans are generally better at judging truth than detecting lies, which the media exploits.Situational Awareness: Once a consumer is informed about "news bending," their frame of reference updates to treat the source as a "pathological liar".Cognitive Inoculation: Sitting and listening to these deconstructions allows for a form of "osmosis" that inoculates the mind against future psyops.The "Non" Position: Instead of being "pro" or "anti" (both of which are reactive), the host suggests being "non"—a conscientious objector to the mind war.Quote: "You should be lie default they're lying unless the evidence supports otherwise you could say fake until proven real... so you should be suspending your judgment until you get more facts."The host analyzes the eerie synchronization between the TV show The Boys and real-world political events, arguing that this "Concurrent Programming" proves collusion between the government and mass entertainment.Homelander/Trump Parallels: Recent scenes in The Boys involving golden statues, Bibles, and fist-raising mirror Donald Trump's real-world activities.Assassination Narratives: The host notes that the show's assassination subplots tracked with real events, leading to emergency title changes for episodes.Entrainment: This phenomenon is defined as "entrainment between entertainment and psyops," where scripts written years ago perfectly coordinate with current news.The Simulation "Stop-Gap": People use the "simulation" theory to explain these coincidences because they cannot process the idea of a pre-scripted, intelligently planned reality.Propaganda Conduit: The host views popular media like The Boys as a "propaganda conduit for PSYOP reinforcement".Quote: "The Homelander is Trump... Firecracker is MTG... My point is... the show was recorded years ago So how did a show recorded years ago perfectly coordinate with what's happening right now? It's because there's entrainment between entertainment and psyops."This topic dives into the idea that history is not just edited or censored, but "fabricated entirely" and "pre-written" into the future.Systemic Fakery: Major events like the moon landing, 9/11, and COVID-19 are described as chapters in the same "script" that shares a singular backstory.History as Prefabrication: The host argues that history for the last 60+ years has been a "prefabricated historical timeline" rather than a record of organic events.Worldview Warfare: Media has replaced the "holy book" with a "closed system of ideas" that tells the public about their past, present, and future.Subplots in Alt-Media: Conspiracy theories within alternative media (like the "J-pill" or "Mud Flood") are dismissed as "subplots" that keep truthers tethered to the fake timeline. Closed Systems: Using a cruise ship as "Ground Zero" creates a controlled environment for media narratives to flourish, similar to the Diamond Princess in 2020.Crisis Actors: The host points to individuals in the news cycles as "crisis thespians" who reappear across different staged events.Symbolism on Currency: He references the appearance of "bats" and "Mayflower" imagery on quarters as evidence of long-term symbolic planning for these events.The "Odyssey" Reference: Headlines describing a "33-day Atlantic Odyssey" are cited as proof of the "Meta Script" using coded language.Fear as a Mind Virus: The host emphasizes that the real threat is the "infectious mind virus" of fear, which causes psychosomatic reactions like "mind AIDS".
Joyce talks about:The dangers of being a public figure or out at public event. People who hate America and Americans living amongst us. Targeting people based on religious beliefs. Zohran Mamdani appears to pivot on the free bus plan. Congressman hakeem Jeffries fights for DEI, says its protected by the 14th Amendment.Violence and immigration . Israel and Lebanon Stop gap measures and gas pricesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AP correspondent Hannah Fingerhut takes a look at dizzying U.S. gas prices - and where the money is going.
The Japanese government has begun preparing a stopgap budget in case that its fiscal 2026 budget bill is not enacted by March 31, the end of fiscal 2025, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tuesday.
After attending DLAC — the Digital Learning Annual Conference — founded by John Watson, one thing is clear: the digital learning community doesn't retreat under constraints. It builds.Yet, for some, the question persists:Was distance learning just a pandemic stopgap? Or is it a durable part of education's future?In this episode, John Watson joins us to unpack what the field actually learned from 2020 — and what it didn't.One of the most persistent misconceptions, he argues, is the conflation of emergency remote instruction with purpose-built online learning. High-quality digital programs take months or years to design. What happened during the pandemic was an emergency pivot. Those are not interchangeable.More importantly, this conversation reframes the debate entirely. The future isn't “online versus in-person.” It's about expanding options.What We ExploreWhy online learning should be compared to real on-the-ground alternatives — not idealized versions of school.How digital access enables other opportunities (CTE pathways, dual enrollment, flexible schedules), not just online coursework.Why hybrid models are emerging as one of the most dynamic growth areas in K–12.What personalization actually means — beyond superficial choice menus.How AI may reshape agency, instruction, and lifelong learning in unpredictable ways.A powerful story of a student who moved from functional dropout status to graduate school through a hybrid pathway.Throughout the conversation, a consistent theme emerges: Success should not be measured at the system level alone. It has to be measured at the level of individual students and the futures they're building. Distance learning isn't valuable because it's digital. It's valuable because it creates flexibility where rigidity used to exist.A Shift in PerspectiveInstead of asking whether distance learning has a future, perhaps the better question is:How do we design systems where digital tools expand human possibility — rather than merely digitize existing constraints?The schools represented at DLAC are not arguing for replacement models. They are building blended ecosystems that combine online coursework, face-to-face experiences, internships, community partnerships, and emerging technologies in ways that make school more adaptive.Episode LinksLearn more about DLAC and their year-round professional learning communities: https://www.deelac.comExplore additional episodes and resources: https://www.cilc.org/podcastAbout the HostsSeth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning, which designs structured live virtual and global learning experiences that expand student connection across classrooms and continents.Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell work with CILC to support educators in implementing high-quality digital learning experiences across grade levels.
Daryl Ruiter joined Ken and Anthony and explained why he thinks we've only seen a fraction of what Myles Garrett is capable of. He also shared his thoughts on the Browns' quarterback room and what he thinks it will look like come week 1 of the NFL season, and gave his predictions for the Patriots and Seahawks matchup in the Super Bowl.
Prime Minister Mark Carney framed five years and an estimated $11-12 billion in GST rebate hikes as a 'bridge' to help Canadians in the near-term, as they wait for his policies to transform the broader Canadian economy to pay off. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends the spend, and Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer explains why his party won't 'stand in the way' of the measure — but lays out the limitations on his party's broader pledge for co-operation. Then, Minneapolis Coun. Aurin Chowdhury calls the second killing by federal agents in her city in a month a 'public execution.'
It's Day 35 of the partial shutdown, tying the longest ever. Senate Republicans are mulling a longer stopgap. Three defense nominees go before the Senate Armed Services Committee. And voters elect new governors in Virginia and New Jersey. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
Republican US Representative Jason Smith speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Tyler Kendall on the government shutdown and the long-term stopgap fundingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the government shutdown enters a fourth week, hunger is a growing concern as grocery bills remain high and federal assistance programs run out of money. Michael Pope reports.
It's Day 21 of the partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ponders a potential longer-term stopgap. A Russia sanctions bill is on hold ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting. And the Supreme Court now has two major gun cases on this term's agenda. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the failure of yet another stopgap bill, Trump considering invoking the Insurrection Act, today's meeting between Mark Carney and Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the failure of yet another stopgap bill, Trump considering invoking the Insurrection Act, today's meeting between Mark Carney and Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the failure of yet another stopgap bill, Trump considering invoking the Insurrection Act, today's meeting between Mark Carney and Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senators to Vote 4th Time on Stopgap Funding Bill; Fire Breaks Out at Chevron Oil Refinery near L.A. | NTD Good Morning
For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6 Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #CharlieKirk #Trump #USDA #hunger #foodinsecurity #shutdown #spending #Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez missed her vote on a stopgap budget bill, sparking criticism from Republicans and political rivals. She later explained her support for the measure, citing concerns about a government shutdown. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-misses-vote-on-stopgap-budget-bill/ #MarieGluesenkampPerez #WashingtonPolitics #GovernmentShutdown #USHouse #CongressionalRecord #StopgapBill #JohnBraun #WashingtonState
Let's talk about the Senate rejecting both plans for a government funding stopgap....
House Republicans voted on their plan to avoid a government shutdown with a temporary, seven-week funding bill. But within hours, that was blocked by Democrats in the Senate. Their own plan for extending funding also fell short. So what does it mean? Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the latest as we approach the September 30 deadline. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
President Donald Trump said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping made progress on a TikTok agreement and pledged to meet face to face in just over a month in South Korea.The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a stopgap government funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown beginning Oct. 1, sending it on to the Senate for approval. The House narrowly approved the package by a vote of 217–212, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo: Jessica Rodriguez Rivas Government shutdown looming as lawmakers reject both Republican and Democratic stop-gap budget bills; Activists blockade Oakland airport terminal to protest weapons shipments to Gaza; CDC fails to recommend Covid vaccines for first time, major California insurers say they'll continue to cover the shots; Judge tosses out Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times; Report says 15 of every 16 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza was a civilian; Sunday Sept. 21 is International Day of Peace, UN chief Guterres says, “Peace is everyone's business” The post Government shutdown looms at end of month as lawmakers reject stop-gap budget bills; Activists blockade Oakland airport to protest Gaza weapons shipments – September 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
House Republicans voted on their plan to avoid a government shutdown with a temporary, seven-week funding bill. But within hours, that was blocked by Democrats in the Senate. Their own plan for extending funding also fell short. So what does it mean? Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the latest as we approach the September 30 deadline. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
The House is expected to vote on a spending stopgap — and then, so could the Senate. The Senate's defense authorization bill is slipping past a goal of wrapping up floor action this week. And HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets invited to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Let's talk about Democrats offering a counter to Trump's stopgap....
0:00 Obama warns country is in 'political crisis' after Kirk shooting: Lindsey Granger | RISING 10:18 Rand paul, fired CDC Director get into testy exchange over vaccine schedule | RISING 18:22 Dems reject GOP stopgap as deadline looms; Shutdown odds spike | RISING 23:11 Trump to designate Antifa a terrorist organization | RISING 32:05 Watch: Kash Patel gets in shouting matches on the hill over Epstein files | RISING 41:57 Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaving ice cream company, claims company has been 'silenced!' | RISING 46:43 Nancy Mace's effort to censure Ilhan Omar fails after congresswomen beef on X | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The House nears a vote on a CR as Democrats unveil their own take on the legislation. Amid a broader push for federal control, the House Oversight Committee holds a hearing about Washington, D.C. A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee looks at 29 bills related to broadband regulation. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Scripture: Ruth 1 Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #CharlieKirk #DOJ #deathpenalty #Israel #Gaza #Congress #funding #shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Republicans are pushing their take on a spending stopgap as they attempt to lock in support from their conference. The newly unveiled CR would extend some health provisions and include funding for a Defense program that's a priority for lawmakers but not the Trump administration. The Senate is still hoping to wrap up fiscal 2026 NDAA action this week, though amendment talks are still ongoing. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.
A government shutdown looms Oct. 1 as Congress struggles with a stopgap bill. With lawmakers out until Sept. 29, disputes over ACA tax credits, Medicaid, and partisan divides leave just hours to act. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/government-shutdown-looms-oct-1-as-congress-struggles-with-stopgap-spending-plan/ #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #StopgapBill #ACA #Medicaid #MikeJohnson #ChuckSchumer #PattyMurray #FederalFunding
A House GOP stopgap funding measure might get released as soon as today. The House could vote on a group of bills related to federal control of the District of Columbia. And the ousted CDC director makes her first public appearance since her firing for an oversight hearing. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
(The Center Square) – With 26 days until the federal government runs out of money, top appropriators have narrowed in on their preferred funding gameplan: push the equivalent of the Senate's three-bill minibus through the House, then let a Continuing Resolution temporarily cover the rest. Approving a CR would mark the fourth time in a row that U.S. lawmakers have punted on funding the government properly, having passed three CRs in fiscal year 2025 to keep government funding essentially on cruise control. Congress is supposed to craft and pass 12 appropriations bills on an annual basis, providing updated funding for federal agencies to spend on programs.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_89a16630-f91a-4610-b832-b0cb77b1fc6a.html
If we don't shake on it anymore, what will replace this nonverbal agreement? Learn how to communicate trust, respect, balance and equality when greeting others without making physical contact. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Andy and Jeff continue their conversation about the quarterback room and whether or not one of the four competing for the job can be a long-term solution
In this milestone 100th (and birthday!) episode of Audience 1st Podcast, Dani Woolf is joined by veteran cybersecurity leader David Doyle from DirectDefense for a brutally honest conversation about what's broken in today's security leadership models and how the rise of the vCISO is more than just a stopgap. Together, they unpack the myths, power dynamics, and misaligned expectations that drive burnout, stall progress, and keep companies from building real security maturity. This episode is a blueprint for cybersecurity executives, CISOs, and vCISOs who are serious about designing resilient organizations that can lead through complexity. You'll Learn: 1. The real reason CISOs are burning out and why it's not just about stress 2. How most orgs misunderstand the vCISO role (and end up wasting budget) 3. When to bring in a vCISO and how to avoid hiring the wrong one 4. Why CISOs and vCISOs should be tag-teaming, not competing 5. How to measure progress beyond compliance and build a culture of strategic leadership 6. What makes a good vCISO indispensable, not replaceable Subscribe & Follow: Follow Audience 1st wherever you get your podcasts Connect with Dani Woolf on LinkedIn Learn more about CyberSynapse and qualitative buyer research
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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson is joined by journalist Kate Farmer to discuss a growing trend in mental health: the rise of AI therapy apps.Kate recently published an investigative piece on Wysa, Woebot, and other mental health platforms that use AI to simulate therapy conversations. In this episode, she shares what it was like to interact with these tools firsthand, what users are actually experiencing, and why many of these apps are skating a dangerous line between wellness support and clinical treatment.They also explore how these apps bypass regulatory scrutiny, the ethical challenges of relying on AI for emotional support, and how vulnerable users, especially those waiting for real therapists, are often left with few other options.Also in this episode: • Why rule-based AI might be better than LLMs in mental health • How companies use marketing language to dodge legal oversight • The limits of empathy, personalization, and context in AI • What's actually happening with your health data when you use these tools • Why CBT still matters and how to use these platforms safelyThis is a powerful, clear-eyed look at how AI is entering spaces once reserved for humans and what this means for trust, privacy, and care.Subscribe to The AI Report:https://theaireport.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin the community:https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutChapters:(00:00) Why AI Is Not a Therapist(01:06) Kate's Background and Reporting Focus(04:35) Revisiting AI Therapy Post-ChatGPT(06:13) How Wysa Actually Works(09:45) Empathy, Context, and Their Limits in AI(11:13) Why Intake Matters in Mental Health(13:39) False Personalization in Therapy Apps(14:47) Real User Reactions to Wysa and Woebot(16:28) When AI Becomes a Stopgap for Care(18:05) The Case for Rule-Based CBT Tools(22:08) AI Safety in Mental Health Tools(27:30) Scale vs Support: The Infrastructure Gap(29:25) Avoiding FDA Regulation with Clever Framing(31:06) “Line Skating” and Legal Grey Zones(34:42) The Health Data Economy Behind These Apps(39:00) How Much Your Mental Health File Might Be Worth(43:04) Accepting Flaws When There's No Alternative(44:02) CBT's Real Strengths and Use Cases(45:18) How to Use These Tools Without Risk
Stopgap measures like rent and mortgage assistance could be on the table, but a good deal depends on whether the commonwealth has the ability to pay for them.
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Senate passes a bill to avert a government shutdown after a heated debate among Democrats, President Trump's latest tariffs and how consumers are viewing the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Senate passes a bill to avert a government shutdown after a heated debate among Democrats, President Trump's latest tariffs and how consumers are viewing the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congressional Democrats are torn over Chuck Schumer's support for the GOP's government funding bill ahead of a midnight deadline. We have new developments on a Palestinian activist's deportation case. New CDC data shows how big of an impact a large measles outbreak is having in the US. Canada has a new prime minister amid a US trade war. And, new details are emerging in the desperate search for a missing college student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There are signs from the Senate on a potential way to avoid a federal government shutdown. But 60 votes are needed to move anything forward and it's still unclear if enough Democrats will join Republicans to pass a stopgap deal. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Thanks for listening, rating/subscribing The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of CCPL at www.ccpubliclife.org. Michael's new book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life, is now available! You can order on Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or at your favorite local bookstore. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclifeTwitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclifeAnd check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #Congress #Senate #NewHampshire #JeanneShaheen #environment #EPA #budget #governmentshutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Congress has a midnight deadline to fund the federal government. Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump instructed Republicans to kill a bipartisan plan. Then the House rejected Trump's preferred alternative. Russia's army has lost thousands of soldiers trying to capture a strategic Ukrainian town, and in Syria, the rebel group that toppled former dictator Bashar al-Assad is now is now tasked with building a new government that includes everyone in a divided country.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Carrie Kahn, Ryland Barton, HJ Mai and Olivia Hampton. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Kaity Kline. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott, and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our executive producer is Kelley Dickens.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:00pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday. Plus, will Congress pass a continuing resolution before Friday night's deadline? 6:30pm- Battle Within the Republican Party. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump threatened to back a primary challenger to Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) after he declared he would not support the newest continuing resolution bill crafted by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the Trump team. Roy called the bill an improvement but still fiscally irresponsible. Meanwhile, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) accused Elon Musk of being the 4th branch of government—suggesting he is personally responsible for derailing the bipartisan stopgap spending bill which had been proposed yesterday. 6:40pm- Speaker of the House Mike Johnson spoke with the press—outlining why the latest stopgap spending proposal needs to pass. 6:50pm- Are we heading for a government shutdown?
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/18/2024): 3:05pm- Massive Year-End House Spending Bill. Catie Edmondson of The New York Times reports: “The stopgap spending bill congressional leaders agreed on this week began as a simple funding measure to keep government funds flowing past a Friday night deadline and into early next year, long after House Republicans elect a speaker and President-elect Donald J. Trump is sworn in. But by the time it was rolled out to lawmakers on Tuesday night, it had transformed into a true Christmas tree of a bill, adorned with all manner of unrelated policy measures in the kind of year-end catchall that Republicans have long derided. It is a 1,547-page behemoth of a package with provisions spanning foreign investment restrictions, new health care policies and a stadium for the Washington Commanders.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/us/politics/spending-bill-explainer.html 3:15pm- While speaking with CNN's Manu Raju, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said he didn't realize that the proposed 1,500+ page stopgap spending bill included a provision that would increase the compensation of Congress members by nearly 40%. Rich wonders, has anyone even read this bill? 3:30pm- Did Rich mention he had an op-ed published by Fox News? Matt demands partial credit because he helped with a handful of edits. You can read “The Great Drone Scare Will Flip New Jersey Red in 2025” here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/great-drone-scare-flip-new-jersey-red-2025 3:40pm- In a recent interview, Governor Gavin Newsom defended the ban of all gas-powered vehicles in California by 2035. 3:45pm- In a post to X, Elon Musk wrote: “No bills should be passed by Congress until Jan 20, when Donald Trump takes office.” 4:05pm- More and more members of Congress and the media are demanding answers regarding the mysterious drones flying over New Jersey. In an interview with Clay Travis, Rep. Nancy Mace even said we can't rule out that they're from “outer space.” 4:15pm- Could the drones be coming from Pluto—a dwarf planet? Wait, is Rich allowed to say “dwarf”? The conversation inspires Rich to play one of Rep. Hank Johnson's most hilarious Congressional moments. 4:30pm- Brianna Lyman—Elections Correspondent at The Federalist—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the 1,500+ stopgap spending bill. Lyman explains, “[Speaker Mike Johnson] should be ashamed of himself.” You can read her latest article, “Republicans Won. Mike Johnson Should Start Acting Like It,” here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/18/republicans-won-mike-johnson-should-start-acting-like-it/ 4:50pm- In a post to X, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance spoke out against the proposed 1,500+ page end-of-year stop gap spending bill. 5:00pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney for the Trump Inaugural Committee & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her most recent article for The Federalist, “Pennsylvania Case Shows Why Courts Shouldn't Dismiss Controversies When the Election Ends.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/18/pennsylvania-case-shows-why-courts-shouldnt-dismiss-controversies-when-the-election-ends/ 5:20pm- After pressure from Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Elon Musk (and Rich), the massive 1,547-page stopgap spending bill has been pulled from the House floor. 5:40pm- While speaking with reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump said he has a “warm spot” in his heart for TikTok and suggested he does not want to see it banned. The Supreme Court has fast-tracked TikTok's challenge to a recently passed law that could ban the social media application in America. 5:50pm- Speaking of TikTok, does Rich know who the Costco Guys are? 6:05pm- During a Senate hearing, Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) grilled NCAA President Charlie Baker about allowing biological males to compete in women's sports. 6:10pm- George Ste ...
Welcome back to UNBIASED. In today's episode: Stopgap Measure to Keep Government Open Gets Scrapped; Congress Members WON'T See 40% Pay Raise (1:37) Appellate Court Disqualifies DA Fani Willis from GA Election Interference Case (6:08) Luigi Mangione Hit With New Federal Indictment; Here's What It Says (9:12) Quick Hitters: Oklahoma Executes Inmate, FAA Bans Drones in NJ, CA Man Arrested for Plotting with Wisconsin School Shooter, New Report Shows 8M Living Illegally in Sanctuary Jurisdictions, DOJ Sues CVS Over Fulfillment of Unlawful Opioid Scripts (12:13) Rumor Has It: Is the Biden Administration Selling Off Sections of the Border Wall? Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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