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We discuss how the everyday voter can make strategic political campaign donations just like a billionaire.   Brian's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Find an election you've never participated in before and get involved 2) Check out the Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania, governor's races in NJ and VA, and the California redistricting ballot measure   Brian Derrick is the co-founder of Oath, a donor advising platform whose mission is to empower donors to participate in our democracy by offering civic education and helping users manage their political giving to maximize impact.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Brian on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brianderrick_/   VOTE FOR FUTURE HINDSIGHT!  https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signal4_finalists_finalistnotification_092325&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/individual-episodes/genre/news-politics   Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Brian Derrick Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

With school back in session and fall in the air, it's the perfect time to get back to basics on the Rules of the Game podcast. On today's episode, we'll review how the advocacy rules differ across the various types of tax-exempt organizations, including 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and PACs. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting out, understanding these fundamentals is crucial for crafting bold advocacy plans that maximize your capacity and comply with the appropriate rules. Join us for a quick refresher!   Attorneys for this Episode Melissa Marichal Zayas Natalie Ossenfort Susan Finkle Sourlis   Comparison of tax-exempt organizations There are many different types of tax-exempt organizations – our federal tax code offers 29 different types of tax exemptions to choose from! 501(c)(3)s 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-exempt, and donations to 501(c)(3)s are tax deductible. With this favorable treatment come some restrictions related to lobbying and election season advocacy. ·      Public Charities (including Community / Public Foundations) o   Prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office o   Allowed to lobby so long as they stay within certain lobbying limits and use unrestricted dollars to pay for lobbying activities o   May also conduct nonpartisan election-related activities including voter outreach, voter education, voter registration, etc. ·      Private Foundations o   Prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office o   Effectively barred from lobbying due to a steep excise tax that applies to private foundation lobbying expenditures o   Should also be aware of specific rules related to voter registration activities   501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(5) unions, and 501(c)(6) trade associations These organizations enjoy tax exempt status, but donations to them are not tax-deductible for the donor. However, they can engage in a wider array of advocacy activities than 501(c)(3)s. ·      They are allowed to lobby without tax code lobbying limits. ·      They can engage in some partisan political activity as a secondary purpose (for example, express advocacy). ·      When engaging in partisan activities, they need to be aware of campaign finance regulations and reporting thresholds. ·      At the federal level (and in most states), corporations - including tax-exempt organizations - are prohibited from making monetary or in-kind contributions to candidates or political parties.   527 – political organizations 527 political organizations include political parties; campaign committees for candidates running for federal, state, or local office; and federal or state political action committees (“PACs”). ·      The primary purpose of a 527 must be to engage in activities that influence the selection, nomination, election or appointment of an individual to a public office or an office in a political organization. ·      They do not generally engage in lobbying. Their lobbying expenditures may be subject to tax if the lobbying does not further political purposes. ·      There are many types of PACs, including traditional PACs and Super PACs.   How can these organizations work together?  Despite the different restrictions on lobbying and political activity, there are several ways to safely collaborate with organizations that have a different type of tax exemption.   501(c)(3) private foundations & 501(c)(3) public charities ·      Private foundations and public charities can engage in joint nonpartisan, non-lobbying activities, like public education campaigns. ·      Private foundations can also fund public charities, but they must ensure that they don't earmark any funds for lobbying.   501(c)(3) private foundations & 501(c)(4)s/501(c)(5)s/501(c)(6)s ·      Private foundations can also fund 501(c)(4)s, (c)(5)s, and (c)(6)s, but they must follow what are called the expenditure responsibility rules when granting to any non-(c)(3) organization.   501(c)(3) public charities & 501(c)(4)s/501(c)(5)s/501(c)(6)s ·      Public charities, including public and community foundations, can also collaborate with and fund (c)(4)s, (c)(5)s, and (c)(6)s. ·      Remember, your tax-exempt status follows your organization into any coalition work, so (c)(3)s must track any lobbying they engage in on behalf of or in support of the coalition and continue to stay within their lobbying limits. ·      All joint activities and campaigns must be nonpartisan, and any grants from a c3 to a c4 must prohibit the use of funds for partisan political activity. ·      The IRS will count the full grant from a c3 public charity to a c4 as a (c)(3) grassroots lobbying expenditure, unless the grant agreement explicitly prohibits the use of funds for lobbying or states what portions may be used for direct and for grassroots lobbying.   501(c)(4)s/501(c)(5)s/501(c)(6)s & 527 political organizations ·      501(c)(4)s, and all other corporations, should avoid making monetary or in-kind contributions to a political organization or candidate. These types of contributions are prohibited in federal elections, as well as in most state and local elections. ·      However, 501(c)(4) corporations may establish a traditional federal PAC via a Separate Segregated Fund. o   501(c)(4) corporations may not contribute to this federal PAC or any other political organization, but they can pay for a connected SSF's administrative costs. o   There are other special limitations for this type of PAC, including that it can only raise funds from the connected organization's bona fide members and its executive and administrative personnel and their families.   Resources ·      Alliance for Justice, The Connection: Strategies for Creating and Operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Political Organizations (See p. 11 for chart comparing tax-exempt organizations) ·      Alliance for Justice, Focus on Foundations ·      Alliance for Justice, An Introduction to PACs ·      Alliance for Justice, How to Fund a 501(c)(4)

Unpack the shocking influence of money in politics with us! We dissect how large donations and Super PACs are shaping elections and explore the crucial role of grassroots movements and community engagement in fighting back. Discover strategies for building political support, navigating the path to candidacy, and fostering meaningful conversations across political divides. We delve into the complexities of political discourse, the power of empathy, the necessity of intergenerational dialogue, and the urgent need for term limits. Learn about the lasting impact of Citizens United and why engaging marginalized communities, especially the disability community, is paramount. Hear personal stories on how family shapes political views and the undeniable importance of grassroots support for impactful campaigns.money in politics, super pacs, large donations, grassroots movements, community engagement, political campaigns, running for office, candidacy, political discourse, empathy in politics, intergenerational dialogue, term limits, citizens united, disability vote, disability community, marginalized communities, family and politics, grassroots support, election influence, campaign strategies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporter Jennifer Smith talks with Harvard professor Larry Lessig about the ill-fated attempt to restrict Super PAC contributions in Massachusetts and the successful effort in Maine that was struck down by the lower court. The Maine coalition thinks it has a shot at convincing higher courts, not to overturn Citizens United but to embrace an originalist argument to limit money in politics.

The U.S. Supreme Court has vastly reshaped American democracy — rolling back voting rights, enabling secret money in politics and expanding presidential power. These decisions have a real impact on all Americans by making it harder for citizens to exercise their freedom to vote, easier for wealthy interests to sway elections and more difficult to hold leaders accountable.In this episode, host Simone Leeper speaks with law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny Podcast Leah Litman, Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Bruce V. Spiva and Campaign Legal Center Campaign Finance Senior Counsel David Kolker. Together, they unpack the real-world impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions — from voting rights cases like Shelby County v. Holder and Brnovich v. DNC to campaign finance rulings like Citizens United — and explore what reforms could restore balance, accountability and trust in the Court.Timestamps:(00:05) — What do Americans really think about the Supreme Court?(02:18) — Why does the Supreme Court's power matter for democracy?(07:01) — How did Shelby County v. Holder weaken voting rights?(16:39) — What was the impact of Brnovich v. DNC?(23:39) — How has the Supreme Court reshaped campaign finance?(29:24) — Why did Citizens United open the floodgates for money in politics?(32:37) — How have super PACs changed elections?(34:02) — How have wealthy special interests reshaped U.S. elections?(35:44) — What does presidential immunity mean for accountability?(37:30) — How do lifetime seats protect the Supreme Court from accountability?(39:22) — What role can Congress play in restoring trust and democracy?Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Leah Litman is a professor of law at the University of Michigan and a former Supreme Court clerk. In addition to cohosting Strict Scrutiny, she writes frequently about the Court for media outlets including The Washington Post, Slate, and The Atlantic, among others, and has appeared as a commentator on NPR and MSNBC, in addition to other venues. She has received the Ruth Bader Ginsburg award for her “scholarly excellence” from the American Constitution Society and published in top law reviews. Follow her on Bluesky @LeahLitman and Instagram @ProfLeahLitman.Bruce V. Spiva is Senior Vice President at Campaign Legal Center. He is an attorney and community leader who has spent his over 30-year career fighting for civil rights and civil liberties, voting rights, consumer protection, and antitrust enforcement.Over the past three decades, he has tried cases and argued appeals in courtrooms across the country, including arguing against vote suppression in the United States Supreme Court in 2021. In 2022, in his first run for public office, Bruce mounted a competitive run in the primary election for Washington, D.C. Attorney General. In addition to founding his own law firm where he practiced for eleven years, Bruce has held several leadership and management positions as a partner at two national law firms. Most recently, Bruce served as the Managing Partner of the D.C. Office and on the firm-wide Executive Committee of Perkins Coie LLP, where he also had an active election law practice. He first-chaired twelve voting rights and redistricting trials across the country, and argued numerous voting rights appeals in U.S. circuit courts and state supreme courts during his tenure at Perkins. David Kolker is Campaign Finance Senior Counsel at Campaign Legal Center. He focuses on both short- and long-term strategies to improve campaign finance laws across the country, and precedent interpreting those laws. David has spent decades litigating cases in both the public and private sectors. He worked for nearly 20 years at the Federal Election Commission, where he litigated cases on federal campaign finance law and for several years led the agency's Litigation Division. He represented the government in dozens of oral arguments, including the government's defense in SpeechNow.org v. FEC before the D.C. Circuit sitting en banc. He litigated many cases decided by the Supreme Court, including the landmark cases of McConnell v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC. David joined CLC from the Federal Communications Commission, where he served as the deputy bureau chief, Enforcement Bureau. He previously was a partner at the law firm Spiegel and McDiarmid in Washington. Early in his career, David worked as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. Links:The Supreme Court Needs to Start Standing Up for Democracy – CLCThe Supreme Court's Role in Undermining American Democracy  – CLCSupreme Court's Impact on Voting Rights Is a Threat to Democracy  – CLCWhy the Current U.S. Supreme Court Is a Threat to Our Democracy  – CLCU.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Illegal Virginia Voter Purge at the Eleventh Hour – CLCWhat Does the U.S. Supreme Court's Recent Arizona Decision Mean for Voters? – CLCAlito Flags the Fatal Flaw of the Supreme Court Ethics Code – CLCU.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Illegal Virginia Voter Purge at the Eleventh Hour – CLCImproving Ethics Standards at the Supreme Court – CLCSupreme Court tossed out heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago, prompting wave of new voting rules – The HillU.S. Supreme Court Significantly Limits Restraints on Unconstitutional Presidential Actions – CLCCampaign Legal Center Responds to SCOTUS Ruling Limiting Court Restraints on Unconstitutional Presidential Actions – CLCProtecting the Promise of American Citizenship – CLCBringing the Fight for Fair Voting Maps to the U.S. Supreme Court – CLCThe Supreme Court Must Uphold Fair Voting Maps for Fair Representation – CLCAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Meta has raised the stakes in Big Tech's fight against AI regulation. The Facebook-maker is investing “tens of millions” of dollars into a new super PAC to fight state-level tech policy proposals that could stifle AI advancement, reports Axios. Also, Sydney, Australia-based Alloy thinks it can help with that issue: the startup is building data infrastructure for robotics companies to help them process and organize all the data their robots collect from various sources, including sensors and cameras.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Nicholson labels Nvidia (NVDA) as the "super PAC" of tech. The Mag 7 company's $5 billion investment into Intel (INTC) is what he attributes as a leading indicator to Nvidia's strength of amplifying the A.I. ecosystem. Angelo Zino says the upside to Intel has yet to be acknowledged but expects Nvidia to continue its industry dominance. The big question revolves around China. Angelo argues that if China opens back up to buying Nvidia chips, it will serve as a substantial revenue driver for the tech giant.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

With the announcement of a new $100 million Super PAC for pro-AI political influence, lines are being drawn between different styles of AI boosterism in Silicon Valley. There are those who worship at the altar of AGI and believe any other position is an intolerable impediment to innovation. There are those who want the tech sector to focus on using existing AI systems for everyday economic applications. And there are those who see AI as a techno-realpolitik power struggle over who is gonna kick whose ass: America or China? And then there's Eric Schmidt, who holds all three positions — and writes op-eds touting each one — at the same exact time. ••• Silicon Valley Launches Pro-AI PACs to Defend Industry in Midterm Elections https://www.wsj.com/politics/silicon-valley-launches-pro-ai-pacs-to-defend-industry-in-midterm-elections-287905b3 ••• Silicon Valley Is Drifting Out of Touch With the Rest of America https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/opinion/artificial-general-intelligence-superintelligence.html ••• AI Could Usher In a New Renaissance https://www.wsj.com/opinion/agi-could-usher-in-a-new-renaissance-physics-math-econ-advancement-ed71a02a Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan's new book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed's substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)

H2 - Segment 2 - Fri Aug 29 2025 Pres Trump and his Super PAC announced they raised $ 1.5 Billion for Midterms in ‘26 Campaign strategy is to hold on to House and Senate

SpaceX has successfully launched the Starship for its 10th test flight after it was delayed a couple of times due to weather conditions and other issues. This time, the company was able to achieve its objectives without the vehicle and its booster exploding mid-test. In other tech news, Anthropic has settled a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of authors for an undisclosed sum. The move means the company will avoid a potentially more costly ruling if the case regarding its use of copyright materials to train artificial intelligence tools had moved forward. And, Meta is throwing its resources behind a new super PAC in California. According to Politico, the group will support state-level political candidates who espouse tech-friendly policies, particularly those with a loose approach to regulating artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#contrato #corrupción #gobernadora Jeniffer González canceló el contrato de inspección de furgones en el Puerto de San Juan, luego de conocer que el Centro de Periodismo de Investigación (CPI) tenía evidencia de que el goboerno del PNP pagó desde el 2021 $50M sin tener una enmienda radicada en la Oficina del Contralor. | Entre los personajes que cabildearon por el contrato desde la administración de Luis Fortuño está el cuñado de Pedro Pierluisi, Andrés Guillemard y Álvaro Pilar, quien participó en el esquema de llenar las arcas de la campaña del 2020 del ex gobernador a través del Super Pac, Salvemos a Puerto Rico. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

#contrato #corrupción #gobernadora Jeniffer González canceló el contrato de inspección de furgones en el Puerto de San Juan, luego de conocer que el Centro de Periodismo de Investigación (CPI) tenía evidencia de que el goboerno del PNP pagó desde el 2021 $50M sin tener una enmienda radicada en la Oficina del Contralor. | Entre los personajes que cabildearon por el contrato desde la administración de Luis Fortuño está el cuñado de Pedro Pierluisi, Andrés Guillemard y Álvaro Pilar, quien participó en el esquema de llenar las arcas de la campaña del 2020 del ex gobernador a través del Super Pac, Salvemos a Puerto Rico. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 25, 2025A Maine Ballot Initiative Limiting State Contributions to SuperPACs was also Ruled Unconstitutional.  This One, However, Might Reach SCOTUS.We reported last fall that Maine voters approved Ballot Question 1, limiting contributions to SuperPACs spending money in state elections.  It passed with massive voter support, but like the state's foreign influence ban, was ruled as likely unconstitutional.  That's what organizers hoped would happen.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Brennan Center for Justice – Since Citizens United, a Decade of Super PACsEqual Citizens – (2023) EqualCitizens.US Announces Maine Effort to Limit SuperPAC ContributionsBallotpedia – Maine Question 1, Limit Contributions to Super PACs Initiative (2024)Maine Citizens to End SuperPACs – “An Act to Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees That Make Independent Expenditures”Associated Press – A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge U.S. 1st Circuit District Court (via Courthouse News) - Opinion in DINNER TABLE ACTION et al. v. WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER Maine Morning Star - Another voter-backed Maine law regulating campaign finance halted, but the case is far from overGroups Taking Action:American Promise, Citizens to End SuperPACs, Equal CitizensRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Maine #Question1 #EndCitizensUnited #EndSuperPACs

Chuck Todd begins with new polling that shows that the more Donald Trump enacts his promised agenda, the less the public likes it. He also highlights that Trump is underwater with the public on immigration, which was his strongest issue. Chuck also discusses the many distraction tactics Trump has unsuccessfully deployed to distract from the Epstein files, and previews the brewing battle over gerrymandering.Then, Harvard professor and former presidential candidate Lawrence Lessig joins Chuck Todd to tackle one of America's most persistent political problems: campaign finance reform. Despite overwhelming public support for getting money out of politics, meaningful reform has remained elusive for decades. Lessig discusses his innovative legal strategy to challenge Super PACs at the Supreme Court, arguing that if direct campaign contributions can be limited, then unlimited Super PAC spending should face the same restrictions. He explains how an originalist interpretation of the First Amendment could win over conservative justices like Barrett and Gorsuch, potentially ending the era of unlimited political spending that has dominated elections since Citizens United.The conversation expands beyond campaign finance to explore broader constitutional reforms, including the possibility of a constitutional convention that could address everything from electoral college reform to fractional voting systems. Lessig argues that both Trump supporters and traditional Democrats share a desire to reduce the influence of money in politics, creating unprecedented bipartisan momentum for change. He envisions citizens assemblies that could help reconnect politics with ordinary Americans' concerns, while discussing practical reforms like multi-member districts and proportional electoral vote allocation that states could implement immediately. The episode offers both hope and concrete pathways for restoring democratic governance "by the people" rather than by wealthy donors and special interests.Finally, Chuck gives his thoughts on The Open Championship, the lack of leadership for the Washington Nationals and answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction02:45 The more Trump succeeds on his terms, the less popular he becomes04:15 Trump's aggressive immigration approach is receiving backlash08:00 The public is starting to feel the pain from Trump's economic agenda10:00 A strong majority believe Trump isn't prioritizing deporting criminals12:00 Immigration was Trump's best issue, now he's underwater in polling14:00 Deportations will have a massive negative effect on the economy15:30 All of Trump's policies will contribute to inflation17:15 The public wants the Fed to remain independent.19:15 Trump's approval rating has continually dropped21:00 America could end up with a string of one term presidents22:00 89% of Americans want the Epstein files released23:00 Tulsi Gabbard's Obama/Russia conspiracy is a distraction from Epstein26:00 Russian election interference has been proven28:00 Trump's latest distraction is demanding sports teams change names29:45 Trump demanded release of grand jury testimony to buy time32:15 Michael Wolff says Epstein believed Trump turned him in 33:45 Huge battle brewing over gerrymandering/redistricting35:15 Democrats willing to cede the moral high ground and aggressively gerrymander37:00 Trump has normalized anti-democratic behavior39:00 A constitutional convention could address many modern issues40:15 Professor Lawrence Lessig joins The Chuck ToddCast! 42:15 Why can't we get traction on campaign finance reform? 43:45 Most Americans want reform but don't think it's possible 45:45 Is Trump's "pay to play" system making reform more likely? 47:30 Effort to challenge Super PACs at the Supreme Court 49:30 If outside money isn't quid pro quo, then why aren't campaign contributions? 50:45 If you can limit campaign contributions, why not Super PACs? 52:45 When can you get your case in front of the Supreme Court? 54:15 The 1st amendment doesn't say anything about contributions 56:15 Does Congress need to pass a new law if you win the case? 57:15 Winning the case would effectively end Super PACs 1:00:30 The two justices to win over are Barrett and Gorsuch 1:02:30 Winning the argument by following originalism 1:04:30 There are clear examples of quid pro quo for donations 1:05:30 Will they try to change contribution limits if you win? 1:06:15 Trump supporters also want money out of politics 1:08:30 Electors not being able to vote their conscience is unconstitutional 1:11:00 Conservatives have been pining for a constitutional convention 1:12:00 What issues would be on the table at a convention? 1:13:45 There's bipartisan energy to reform campaign finance 1:15:15 Issues addressed at a convention would need support of 34 states 1:17:15 What would surprise the founders the most about modern politics? 1:20:15 The voters need to be trusted, or it's not a government "By the People" 1:22:15 We should have citizens assemblies in the states to review amendments 1:24:00 Politics has become detached from citizens' concerns 1:25:45 Fractional voting would be healthy for our democracy 1:28:00 State legislatures can decide how to deliver electoral votes 1:29:00 Unintended consequences of fractional voting 1:30:45 Viability of multi-member districts? 1:33:30 Unequal representation between big and small states in the Senate 1:34:45 Political environment is ripe for a convention 1:38:15 Many donors would love to do away with Super PACs1:40:00 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Larry Lessig 1:41:15 The great weather at the Open Championship made it boring 1:42:15 The moment is never too big for Scottie Scheffler 1:43:00 The Washington Nationals have no leadership 1:46:00 Ask Chuck 1:46:15 Should we hold a constitutional convention? 1:48:00 Could Ohio's gubernatorial and senate races be competitive? 1:51:45 A Democrat wins a statewide race in Texas when ____ happens?

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

What if I told you that in a country not much larger than Indiana, you could vote in a national election where your ballot didn't force you to choose just one imperfect candidate? Where campaigns cost $50K instead of $500 million? Where politicians knock on your door more often than they show up on CNN? And what if I told you that this system has been working just fine—for over 100 years?That's not a political utopia. That's Ireland.In my latest Nerds for Humanity livestream, I had the chance to talk with Alana Rush, an American-Irish dual citizen now living in Dublin. Alana is one of the few Americans who has both a deep understanding of ranked choice voting (RCV) and the rare experience of watching it operate at the national level in a functioning democracy. Our conversation turned into a sobering and often jaw-dropping look at how different things could be—if America had the courage to reform how we vote, how we campaign, and how we govern.This post will walk you through Alana's observations and insights, along with my reflections on what it means for us here in the United States. Spoiler: it's not all roses across the Atlantic, but there's a lot to learn.A Voter's Menu, Not a Single OptionBefore she moved to Ireland, Alana admits she didn't understand much about how the Irish political system worked. “It's nearly embarrassing given that I have citizenship here,” she laughed. But after five years of living in Dublin and getting involved in politics—including campaigning in a general election—she now sees what the U.S. is missing.Ireland uses a system called proportional ranked choice voting. Each constituency (analogous to a congressional district) elects multiple representatives—typically 3 to 5—using RCV. Instead of choosing just one candidate, voters rank their preferences.This seemingly simple change has powerful consequences.“When I went into the ballot box for the first time, there were candidates from nine different parties,” Alana explained. “It wasn't just binary Democrat vs. Republican. There were shades of left, right, and center. It felt like I could vote for someone who actually aligned with me, rather than just the lesser of two evils.”This multi-representative, ranked choice system protects minority voices and prevents the all-or-nothing dynamics we've come to expect in U.S. elections. Because voters can express multiple preferences, it discourages vote-splitting and strategic voting. It encourages coalition-building and reduces the pressure to cast a so-called “wasted vote.”And perhaps most importantly, it changes the tone of campaigns.Campaigns Without Character AssassinationIn Ireland, attacking your opponent doesn't win you votes—it can actually lose them. Because second- and third-preference votes matter so much in RCV, candidates have a direct incentive not to alienate voters who already favor someone else.“We'd knock on someone's door, and they'd say, ‘I'm voting for Candidate X,'” Alana told me. “Even if that candidate was the opposite end of the spectrum from our campaign, we'd say, ‘Great—what issues matter most to you?' Then we'd try to earn their second preference.”This nuance-rich campaigning is reinforced by Ireland's strict campaign finance laws. Campaigns are limited to spending about $40,000 to $50,000 total. There are no TV ads. No Super PACs. No billionaires bankrolling disinformation blitzes.“You can't really buy your way in here,” Alana said. “If you're not knocking on doors, you're not winning votes.”Let that sink in: in Ireland, all politicians, including the equivalent of their Prime Minister, go door-to-door. Voters expect it. “I've seen voters put Post-it notes on their door with questions for candidates,” she told me. “People are engaged because they know their voice matters.”As an American who's worked on primary campaigns in New Hampshire, I found this retail politics culture deeply familiar—and inspiring. But in Ireland, it's not just for presidential primaries every four years. It's baked into every election.The result? A culture where politicians are more accountable, more accessible, and more focused on policy than on personality cults.From Pendulums to CoalitionsWe've all seen the swing: red wave, blue wave, repeal, reverse, gridlock, repeat. America's political pendulum is whiplash-inducing. Every few years, the country veers dramatically in one direction, only to lurch back again—undoing reforms, re-litigating the past, and paralyzing progress.Not so in Ireland.Because the government is typically made up of a coalition of multiple parties, wild ideological swings are rare. “There's always an opposition, and they play an important role,” Alana said. “But because you need coalitions to govern, parties are incentivized to work together.”That doesn't mean Ireland has no conflict or partisanship—of course it does. But there's a structural restraint on extremism that America sorely lacks.“It's harder to go hardcore in one fringe direction,” Alana said. “And there's more room for people to actually represent what their communities care about.”No Big Donors, No Billionaires, No ProblemThis was one of the most shocking parts of the conversation.Candidates in Ireland can't spend more than around $50K on a campaign. Individuals can donate a maximum of around $15. There are no Super PACs. No shadowy dark money groups. No endless email fundraising spam.And yet, elections still happen. Politicians still campaign. People still vote.This upends everything we've been told is “necessary” for modern democracy in America. The endless campaign season? In Ireland, campaigns legally last only three to five weeks. Fundraising marathons? They don't exist.I mentioned, “Congressional representatives in the U.S. spend 20 to 30% of their time fundraising.” Alana observed, “Here, politicians spend that time knocking on doors.”But Does It Work at Scale?Critics of RCV often argue that it's too complicated, too slow, or too confusing to be implemented at scale. But Ireland—a nation of over 5 million people—has been using it nationwide since 1922.“Elections are on a Friday. By Monday, all the senators were elected,” Alana said. “The fastest constituency took about nine hours to count, even with seven or eight rounds of redistributions.”Votes are counted manually, in public, with observers from all parties watching. It's not high-tech—but it's high-trust. Ballots are weighed, reviewed, and publicly tallied. And most importantly, the public has confidence in the outcome.“It's not perfect,” Alana acknowledged. “But it expresses more of your voter DNA than just picking one name.”Why Americans Fear RCV—and Why They Shouldn'tSome Americans worry that RCV will confuse voters, especially those with less formal education or exposure to the process. Alana rejects that idea.“We make ranked choices all the time in everyday life,” she said. “Once you explain it to someone once or twice, they get it. And if you don't want to rank everyone, you don't have to. Just rank your favorite and stop there.”The idea that voters are too ignorant to handle RCV feels more like elite paternalism than a legitimate critique. And it conveniently preserves a broken system that benefits the two dominant parties.What the Irish Think of UsAs our conversation shifted to foreign policy and America's global standing, things got… heavier.“I get a lot of sympathy and people asking, ‘What's happening over there?'” Alana said. “There's concern about global geopolitical stability. But also fear.”She described Irish neighbors who once dreamed of visiting New York, now saying they'll wait a few years until things calm down. Some even wipe their phones or travel with burner phones when visiting the U.S.—just in case.Let that sink in. We've become the country that people are afraid to visit.On Gaza, Ireland is staunchly pro-Palestinian. “There are historical parallels here,” Alana explained. “Because of our experience with British colonization, there's a lot of empathy for the Palestinian cause.”On Ukraine, Ireland has taken in many refugees and expressed full-throated support, though military aid is limited due to the country's longstanding policy of neutrality.On Iran, public sentiment leans toward de-escalation. “Ireland is a diplomacy-first country,” Alana said. “We don't send military into conflicts, so we push for calming the temperature.”There was one moment that stuck with me. Alana said: “I've heard people say, ‘I just won't be going to the States anytime soon.' These are people in their 60s, going on vacation, wondering if it's safe.”We're not just losing trust in ourselves—we're losing the world's trust in us.The Nerds TakeawayIreland's democratic system isn't perfect. No system is. But it offers a tangible counterexample to the dysfunction we've normalized in the United States.What if our representatives had to win a broad base of support, not just the loudest 25% of their primary electorate?What if campaign donations were capped at $15 and campaign seasons were capped at five weeks?What if every congressional district had three or four representatives, forcing collaboration and moderation?What if our votes truly represented the range of our values, rather than forcing binary choices?None of this is fantasy. It's just Ireland.If you're as tired as I am of the American political roller coaster, I hope this conversation gives you hope. Reform is possible. There are working models. We just need the political will—and enough nerds to make it happen.If you found this post thought-provoking, please consider supporting my channel by becoming a YouTube channel member. 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For the holiday weekend - John interviews author and cinema historian Michael Koresky about his new book "Sick and Dirty: Hollywood's Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness". Then, he speaks with Pennsylvania State Representative Jessica Benham about her disability activism and her work with LGBTQ+ Equality. She is the first openly LGBTQ+ woman and first openly autistic person elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. And lastly, John jokes with actor, writer, director, and co-creator of Super Troopers and Beerfest... Paul Soter. They chat about his new satirical mission: EvilPAC.org. As Creative Director of Americans for Prosparody, Soter is skewering the billionaire class and political corruption with biting wit and a fake "Super PAC" that imagines what it would look like if the ultra-rich were openly proud of buying American democracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Democratic Party has become too focused on appeasing its billionaire donors and has failed to communicate its commitment to the working class, argues long-time political journalist David Sirota. The question moving forward, he says, is if the party can ever refocus its brand orthodoxy from prioritizing social and cultural issues to economic populism.Sirota joins Bethany and Luigi to dissect the outsized role of money in American politics and how it has rendered Democratic messaging incoherent by prioritizing wealthy donors over the public. He describes the current moment of populist rage against the Democratic leadership, as evidenced by polls, as a “long overdue” opportunity and offers an explanation for how economic populism became pivotal to winning elections – thus shedding light on how to reclaim the platform moving forward. He describes how former President Barack Obama's "selling out" to Wall Street and big banks became a “generational tragedy,” why Trump's tariffs are more of a power grab than legitimate economic policy to revive manufacturing, and responds to Luigi's hypothesis that populist rhetoric and policy are much easier from the right than from the left.Sirota is the founder and editor of the investigative news outlet The Lever, served as a speechwriter for Bernie Sanders, earned an Academy Award nomination for screenwriting the 2020 Netflix climate apocalypse drama Don't Look Up, and has written three books, including one on how corporate interests have shaped American economic policy.Over the last four years, Capitalisn't has interviewed conservative thinkers like Oren Cass, Patrick Deneen, and Sohrab Ahmari to understand how the political right developed a new platform after President Joe Biden's victory in 2020. With this episode, we continue the same project with the left, by asking: What could be the economic basis for a new progressive platform?Also check out: How Democrats Forgot to Be Normal, with Joan WilliamsHow Big Money Changed the Democratic Game, with Daniel ZiblattWhat Happened to the American Dream? With David Leonhardt

Political fundraising groups have funneled millions of dollars into ads for the Boston mayoral contest, setting the stage for the most expensive — and perhaps, most contentious — election for the city in recent memory.

Marjorie Taylor Greene went ballistic on Donald Trump over the weekend for his decision to bomb Iran, potentially entering the United States in another Middle Eastern conflict based on lies. Greene went on an epic rant about how the US was never attacked by Iran and how there is no real justification for anything that's happening, clearly telling us that Trump is lying without having to use that language. A furious Donald Trump launched a verbal assault on Republican Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky on Sunday, calling him a "pathetic loser" for opposing him on a few issues. Not long after the verbal attack, it was revealed that Trump has launched a new Super PAC with the sole purpose of funding a primary challenger to Massie in next year's midterm elections. This will be a test to see how much sway Trump actually has.During an interview on Meet The Press over the weekend, Vice President JD Vance attempted to calm Americans' fears about a potential war with Iran by telling us that this was nothing like the lead up to the Iraq War. But his statement didn't leave anyone feeling better, as Vance claimed that the difference was that back then we had leaders who were "dumb." While that may be true, we also have leaders today who are very, very dumb, and Americans know that.A top political analyst believes that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is about to hit her breaking point after just 5 months on the job. Salon's Amanda Marcotte said that the signs are there that Leavitt is struggling to keep her head above water, and that a breakdown could potentially come at any minute. This is likely going to happen before the end of the year, but that doesn't mean that we'll be free of Leavitt for good. Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

Co-founder and Board Member of The Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson is a renowned political strategist, infamous award-winning ad-maker and podcast host, writer, speaker, and political commentator on MSNBC, CNN, ABC News, NPR, Real Time with Bill Maher, and various American and international news national outlets. A 30-year veteran of national Republican politics, Rick got his start in the 1988 Presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush and has produced groundbreaking and award-winning political advertising, strategic counsel to winning political candidates, SuperPACS, state parties, the national campaign committees, and corporate, association, and government clients across the nation and around the world. Rick has authored two New York Times bestsellers – Everything Trump Touches Dies and Running Against The Devil – A Plot To Save America from Trump And Democrats From Themselves – and often writes for The Washington Post, Politico, Rolling Stone, The Hill, The Bulwark, and the London Spectator. Rick brings back his inimitable wit and wisdom for a chat about Trump's incendiary autocratic actions in Los Angeles and his epic break-up with Elon Musk. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

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The Senate advanced a crypto regulation bill on Monday night after Democratic opposition tanked an initial attempt to advance the measure earlier this month. Meanwhile, Ripple and Coinbase are reportedly competing to acquire Circle, with supposed offers exceeding $10 billion.~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: Uphold00:49 Elizabeth Warren Defeated01:29 Genius Act Second Vote02:25 Stablecoin Marketcap 10X'ing03:37 Elizabeth Warren Fear Mongering04:51 Elon & Zuckerberg Stablecoins05:48 Big Tech restraints in Bill06:54 State Stablecoins07:17 Vote Results: Elizabeth Loses Big07:45 Who Voted No?08:30 Super PAC worked09:03 No FDIC & Interest Yields... Yet09:44 Ripple vs Coinbase Bidding War10:44 Lummis Won't Meet Ripple11:15 Lummis has Bitcoin bags11:40 Lummis Bitcoin Maxi Family12:40 Lummis controlled by Bitcoin Maxis14:00 Biased Senators are a problem14:25 Steak & Shake Bitcoin Payments Fail15:24 Lightning Network Payments Suck16:08 DeLorean Dunks on Saylor16:26 Ethereum & XRP Win16:49 ISO 20022 Incoming!18:12 XRP POS System Coming Soon19:06 outro#Crypto #XRP #Bitcoin~Stablecoin Bill Passing!✅XRP MASSIVE WIN!

Rep. Al Green already filed Articles of Impeachment against Trump. Trump posts that Taylor Swift is not hot. The House fails to get a budget out of committee.  Former FBI Director James Comey posts an Instagram photo insinuating Trump should be assassinated. Kid Rock says we have a low birth rate in America because “who's going to sleep with these ugly ass broke liberal women”.  Delegate Plaskett tells Congress to “take away some shit from the rich as well”. Squad Member Ayanna Presley demands slavery reparations NOW. Dana explains how this is historically inept. Democrats continue to turn heel about Biden's cognitive decline. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the word “injunction” like Adam Sandler's Cajun Man character. Bernie Sanders admits dems are afraid to get attacked by Super PACs if they speak against the war on Gaza. Historian and Former MO Treasurer, Karan Pujji, explains how the separation of Balochistan from Pakistan could affect a shift in Western Civilization.  Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com My personal gold company - get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS, you could qualify for up to 10% in BONUS silver.Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off. Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANA.HumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire order.PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DanaWith your help, we can hit the goal of 1,000 ultrasounds this month! Just dial #250 and say “Baby”. Ancient Nutritionhttp://ancientnutrition.com/DanaCollagen and wellness, powered by Ancient Nutrition—get 25% off your first order with promo code DANA.Home Title Lockhttps://hometitlelock.com/danaProtect your home! Get a FREE title history report + 14 days of coverage with code DANA. Check out the Million Dollar TripleLock—terms apply.Ground Newshttps://Groundnews.com/DANAGet 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan.

1. " ¡El PNP quiere confiar los servicios de salud mental de la niñez al Departamento de Educación!, denuncia Sen. María de Lourdes Santiago del PIP en pleno hemiciclo2. Denuncia Eliezer Molina que usarán el hidrógeno como energía renovable para beneficio de uno de los mayores donantes de la Gobernadora…3. Pero si uno mira la lista de donantes del Super PAC llamado “Democracia es prosperidad” todos han recibido contratos y/o negocios multimillonarios con el gobierno. 4. Otro Task force de energía. Esta vez lo coordina el Comisionado Residente en Washington Pablo José Hernández. Están como los comités, que se crean para que nada pase.5. Regresa el Festival del Caldo Santo loiceñoEstas son algunas de las noticias que tenemos hoy En Blanco y Negro con Sandra.AUDIO: Este es un programa independiente y sindicalizado. Esto significa que se transmite simultáneamente por una serie de emisoras de radio y medios que son los más fuertes en sus respectivas regiones, por sus plataformas digitales, aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles y redes sociales. Estos medios son:1. Cadena WIAC - WYAC 930 AM Cabo Rojo- Mayagüez2. Cadena WIAC – WISA 1390 AM Isabela3. Cadena WIAC – WIAC 740 AM Área norte y zona metropolitana4. WLRP 1460 AM Radio Raíces La voz del Pepino en San Sebastián5. X61 – 610 AM en Patillas6. X61 – 94.3 FM Patillas y todo el sureste7. WPAB 550 AM - Ponce8. ECO 93.1 FM – En todo Puerto Rico9. Mundo Latino PR.comPodcast disponible en Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts y otras plataformas https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcottoTambién nos pueden seguir en:REDES SOCIALES: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Tumblr, TikTokBLOG: En Blanco y Negro con Sandra http://enblancoynegromedia.blogspot.comSUSCRIPCIÓN: Substack, plataforma de suscripción de prensa independientehttps://substack.com/@sandrarodriguezcottoOTROS MEDIOS DIGITALES: ¡Ey! Boricua, Revista Seguros. Revista Crónicas y otros

Eine Episode wie vier Red Bull und der Chef ist nicht im Haus. Und dabei haben wir gar nicht soviele Gründe für gute Laune: Das DOGE soll mithilfe von KI überwachen, ob Mitarbeiter:innen des Regierungsapparates schlecht über Trump oder Musk sprechen, TikTok hat seinen Bericht zur Wahlmanipulation in Rumänien vorgestellt und am Ende haben wir noch viele Emotionen zu Funktionen von Threads, WhatsApp und Instagram. ➡️ Mit der "Haken Dran"-Community ins Gespräch kommen könnt ihr am besten im Discord: [http://hakendran.org](http://www.hakendran.org⁠) Kapitelmarken (KI-generiert): 00:00 Einführung und persönliche Methoden zur Nachrichtenbewältigung 02:55 Das große Social-Media-Duell auf der re:publica 06:06 Überwachung und KI im US-Regierungssystem 08:50 Reiseverbot und persönliche Erfahrungen mit den USA 12:03 Verbindungen zwischen Elon Musk und der US-Regierung 14:57 Die Rolle von Super-PACs im Wahlkampf 21:27 Einblick in die Zölle 25:57 Brand Awareness und Marketingstrategien 29:43 Ethnische Gewalt und Facebooks Verantwortung 31:26 Nippelverbot und Meta-Sperren 34:48 Wahlen in Rumänien und TikToks Einfluss 37:12 Google-Core-Update und seine Auswirkungen 41:49 Die Auswirkungen von Google auf Verlage 43:29 Die Rolle von KI in der Informationssuche 46:58 Datenportabilität und Verbraucherrechte 47:27 Funktionen & Emotionen

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This week we take on Super Pac-Man, but is it truly a step forward for the already overcrowded dot-eating genre?! We also check out Angler Dangler, Diamond Hunt, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in today's episode!MysteryDisc #1 Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEEwZkbSmEU&t=3740sWebsite -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Super PACs, lobbyists, deep fakes, oh my! We're not too thrilled about the fact that politicians are motivated by money & power rather than the interests of their constituents. While echo chambers and the culture war keep us divided to our detriment. If we could find common ground, we might viva la revolution. This 'reality contradicts the messaging' extends to corporate girlbossery, too - because if you've been told gender equality has been achieved, you've been lied to. But we've got ideas on how to make some difference, or at least how to soothe your mind to make life more tolerable. Alt title: believing a politician cares about you is like believing the stripper likes you.Source list: https://bit.ly/4hIRv7oPatreon ~ patreon.com/sadgapMerch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth 

Elon Musk is different than prior American business tycoons. Arguably, he is more powerful. More poignantly, as my guest argues, he is less dedicated to democracy, and that makes him frighteningly more dangerous. In this interview, I discuss the following with my guest scholar: ►Who was Andrew Carnegie? ►How was he similar to Musk? ►How was Carnegie - once the richest man in the world - different than Musk? ►What was Carnegie's political relationship with Washington and his outlook for America? ►Who was William Randolph Hearst? ►How was his promotional reach bigger than Musk's?►Was Hearst a Nazi? ►How was Hearst's relationship with politics and Washington different than Musk's? ►How did Hearst finally get into trouble with the people? ►Who was Joseph P. Kennedy? ►How did he make his money? In what aspects was he similar to Musk? ►Was Kennedy a Nazi sympathizer? ►How was Kennedy's relationship with FDR different than Musk's relationship with Pres. Trump?

In today's episode, Managing Editor Ari Weitzman and Executive Producer Jon Lall discuss various themes surrounding political dynamics, feedback on the podcast, and the implications of Elon Musk's actions with Doge. They talk about the challenges within the Democratic Party, the quest for authenticity in politics, and the complexities of government efficiency.Ari then speaks with Ray Brescia, a law professor and author, about the legal implications of Elon Musk's involvement with the government, particularly through the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). They discuss the legality of Musk's actions, privacy rights concerning data access, the limitations on government funding and agency operations, and the implications of civil service protections.Finally, Ari and Jon play a game of Super PAC or 'The West Wing' episode. And last but not least, the Airing of Grievances.This is a preview of today's special edition that is available in full and ad-free for our premium podcast subscribers. If you'd like to complete this episode and receive Sunday editions, exclusive interviews, bonus content, and more, head over to ReadTangle.com and sign up for a membership.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up! You can also give the gift of a Tangle podcast subscription by clicking here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Ari Weitzman and Jon Lall and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75 and Jon Lall. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Our logo was created by Magdalena Bokowa, Head of Partnerships and Socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2010, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case that corporations (and, by extension, unions and other groups) may make unlimited expenditures on messages encouraging votes for or against specific candidates, so long as they're not coordinated with candidates or parties. This gave birth to Super PACs and a foray of oligarchs in the US democratic process. The first group of oligarchs though, influenced US democracy in the late 19th Century during the gilded era. With the Tech oligarchs at the helm in 2025, lot more is at stake than just election influence.

Ten years ago, political scientists Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern took an extraordinary data set compiled by Gilens and a small army of researchers and set out to determine whether America could still credibly call itself a democracy. They used case studies 1,800 policy proposals over 30 years, tracking how they made their way through the political system and whose interests were served by outcomes. For small D democrats, the results were devastating. Political outcomes overwhelmingly favored very wealthy people, corporations, and business groups. The influence of ordinary citizens, meanwhile, was at a “non-significant, near-zero level.” America, they concluded, was not a democracy at all, but a functional oligarchy.  Fast forward to 2024 and a presidential campaign that saw record support by billionaires for both candidates, but most conspicuously for Republican candidate Donald Trump from Tesla and Starlink owner Elon Musk, the world's richest man. That prompted outgoing President Joe Biden, in his farewell address, to warn Americans about impending oligarchy—something Gilens and Page said was already a fait accompli ten years before. And as if on cue, the new president put billionaire tech bro supporters like Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg front and center at his inauguration and has given Musk previously unimaginable power to dismantle and reshape the federal government through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. So what does it mean that American oligarchy is now so brazenly out in the open?  Joining host Ralph Ranalli are Harvard Kennedy School Professor Archon Fung and Harvard Law School Professor Larry Lessig, who say it could an inflection point that will force Americans to finally confront the country's trend toward rule by the wealthy, but that it's by no means certain that that direction can be changed anytime soon. Archon Fung is a democratic theorist and faculty director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at HKS. Larry Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School and a 2016 presidential candidate whose central campaign theme was ridding politics of the corrupting influence of money. Archon Fung's Policy Recommendations:Involve the U.S. Office of Government Ethics in monitoring executive orders and changes to the federal government being made by President Trump, Elon Musk, and other Trump proxies.Demand transparency from Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency about their actions in federal agencies, what changes and modifications they are making to systems, and an accounting of what information they have access to.Lawrence Lessig's Policy Recommendations:Build support for a test court case to overturn the legality of Super PACs, which are allowed to raise unlimited amounts of money from corporations, unions, associations and individuals, then spend unlimited sums to overtly advocate for or against political candidates.Experiment with alternative campaign funding mechanisms, such as a voucher program that would give individuals public money that they could pledge to political candidates.Urge Democratic Party leaders to lead by example and outlaw Super PAC participation in Democratic primaries.Episode Notes:Archon Fung is the Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government and director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the Kennedy School. at the Harvard Kennedy School. His research explores policies, practices, and institutional designs that deepen the quality of democratic governance. He focuses upon public participation, deliberation, and transparency. His books include “Full Disclosure: The Perils and Promise of Transparency” (Cambridge University Press, with Mary Graham and David Weil) and “Empowered Participation: Reinventing Urban Democracy” (Princeton University Press). He has authored five books, four edited collections, and over fifty articles appearing in professional journals. He holds two S.B.s — in philosophy and physics — and a Ph.D. in political science from MIT.Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Prior to returning to Harvard, he taught at Stanford Law School, where he founded the Center for Internet and Society, and at the University of Chicago. He clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court. Lessig is the founder of Equal Citizens and a founding board member of Creative Commons, and serves on the Scientific Board of AXA Research Fund. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, he was once cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet era,” Lessig has turned his focus from law and technology to institutional corruption and the corrupting influence of money on democracy, which led to his entering the 2016 Democratic primary for president. He has written 11 books, including “They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy” in 2019. He holds a BA in economics and a BS in management from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in philosophy from Cambridge University, and a JD from Yale.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in political science from UCLA and a master's in journalism from Columbia University.Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lillian Wainaina.Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King and the OCPA Design Team. Web design and social media promotion support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner of the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill of the OCPA Editorial Team.  

Scott Goodstein is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Campaigns and a digital pioneer. The results from the 2024 election indicate that the ground game needs a fresh review of how volunteers can be better deployed and how to find trusted messengers for a political campaign. The traditional ward and precinct system built relationships with voters over time. What's the new face of field operations? We talk about: The history of door-knocking in political campaigns Measuring the success of field operations Political text abuses Online fundraising traps How the Trump campaign and supporting SuperPACs reached voters #CatalystCampaigns #GroundGame #FieldOperations #Fundraising #PoliticalTexts #Voters #VoterOutreach CatalystCampaigns.com Myth of the Ground Game We've lost control of political text messaging  

... and he might actually be right! Listen in and hear why. OA1105 - Harvard Law professor and anti-corruption advocate Lawrence Lessig is almost certainly the only person on Earth to have had a personal relationship with both visionary hacker Aaron Swartz and former Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. We warmly welcome Professor Lessig back to OA to share--among many other things--his experiences with each of these very different people, why he remains optimistic about campaign finance reform going into the second Trump administration, and the originalist argument against Super PACs. “Why They Mattered: Aaron Swartz,” Lawrence Lessig, Politico (12/22/2013) They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Lawrence Lessig (2024) Republic Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It, Lawrence Lessig (2011) Support End Super Pacs Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do! If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

En este episodio: conversamos con Jonathan desde Israel: Lamas nos habla de Mariana Nogales y su guerra contra la Alianza; y el super PAC empresarial y sus resultados. Con Christian Sobrino y José Javier Lamas. - ¡No te puedes perder los PPP Awards 2024! Te esperamos el viernes 27 de diciembre a las 8:00 PM en el Café Teatro Moneró en el Centro de Bellas Artes de Caguas. Compra los boletos para los PPP Awards 2024 aquí - https://boletos.prticket.com/events/puestos-pal-problema-awards-2024 - Si fueras partes de nuestro patreon, hubieras escuchado este episodio ayer martes. ¡Únete a la mejor comunidad del internet boricua en patreon.com/puestospalproblema! Aprovheca la oferta de Cyber Week todo el mes de diciembre. - Presentado por el mejor internet de Puerto Rico - AeronetPR.com. Cambiate ahora llamando al 787 273 4143. Nuestros Patroncitos PYMES de hoy: ¿Deseas aumentar tu salario? ¿Sabes que un buen resumé puede ayudarte? Un buen resumé… es una inversión. En Career Branding contamos con varias certificaciones internacionales para el desarrollo de resumé tanto para el sector privado como para el gobierno federal. Para más información, nos pueden llamar al 787.300.7777 o visite resumeprofesional.com. Como todos sabemos Puerto Rico está atravesando por una crisis financiera sin precedentes y existe una ley de protección llamada la ley federal de quiebras. La oficina del licenciado Edgardo Mangual González está abierta y está orientando por teléfono de forma gratis y confidencial sobre la protección de la ley de quiebras llamando al 787-753-0055. La ley de quiebras es la única ley que obliga a los acreedores a detener las llamadas de cobradores, detener embargos y reposesiones de autos, reorganizar deudas y salvar propiedades. llame al licenciado edgardo mangual al 753-0055 o visite la página de internet quiebraspuertorico.com. La ley de quiebras es tu derecho de reorganizar y salvar propiedades en esta crisis económica. Licenciado Edgardo Mangual 753-0055, 753-0055, 753-0055 Los jabones Don Gato son hechos a mano, sin químicos dañinos ni detergentes. Elaborados con los mejores aceites naturales, esenciales y aromàticos, seguros para la piel. Pruébalos y siente la diferencia. Visítalos ahora en jaboneradongato.com y al utilizar el código "ppp" obtienes un 10% de descuento en tu compra. Síguelos en sus redes face book, instagram y twitter como jaboneradongato para mantenerte informado. Suscríbete a nuestro Patreon y recibe contenido exclusivo, artículos: https://patreon.com/puestospalproblemaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A guest too controversial for "Coast to Coast AM"?!? Eric J. Hecker, a contractor who spent time at South Pole Station and found stuff he wasn't supposed to (a directed energy weapon that might be mind-controlling the masses, but hey, forget that, shop Black Friday and you'll finally find happiness). Yes, Eric returns for his 3rd Open Loops appearance where he wants to shed light on the thing bothering him the most: deceit in the disclosure community. Yup, those so-called government whistleblowers you see coming forward on the news over and over again? The UAP hearings in Congress? BUNK. The so-called UFO experts putting up documentaries on streaming platforms to discuss first-hand experiences. HOGWASH. How about everyone you've ever seen listed on the Speakers List at a UFO Conference? DISINFO, BOLLOCKS, COCKAMAMIE, !@$@#$! These are Eric's views and they'll challenge the narrative you're hearing from the skeptics AND the believers discussing what's actually happening in our skies, as well as alien technology, black ops, the JFK assassination, and the decline of morals in modern society. There's your prompt. Now discuss with your family at the holiday dinner table....it's Open Loops.Chapters:(00:00) - Antarctica Whistleblower Exposes UFO Disclosure(17:44) - Media Corruption and Misinformation Accountability(27:21) - Challenges of UFO Disclosure Community(34:43) - Discrediting Claims for Antarctic Hole(41:57) - Challenges of UFO Disclosure Investigation(57:40) - Talking Military Technology and Whistleblowers(01:06:17) - Global Deception and Secret Agendas(01:22:29) - Modern Fascism and Financial Deception(01:32:32) - Challenging Cultural Conditioning and Controlled Narratives(01:39:23) - Corruption, Deception, Awareness in PoliticsEric's Website: deciphering.tvEric's X Account: https://x.com/DecipheringTV Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! Emma speaks with Aaron Kleinman, director of research for the States Project at Future Now, to discuss what to watch next week on Election Day. Then, she speaks with Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman to discuss her after-action plan upon voting for Kamala Harris. First, Emma runs through updates on early voting, swing state polling, Trump's garbage stunt, PA voting, Elon's Super PAC exploitation, Trump's healthcare and immigration agenda, Biden's state department coverup of Israel's genocide, Israel's demolition of southern Lebanon, and flash floods in Spain, before watching Jesse Watters prove exactly why conservative men and such a ridiculous danger to their spouses. Aaron Kleinman then joins, as he and Emma jump right into addressing this election's role as yet another “closest” election in US history, what signs point to that not being the case (largely favoring Harris), and why the thin margin being shown in polling must be at least addressed by the Harris campaign. Kleinman then steps back to parse through the “demolition derby” that is the state legislature races across the country, including the wildly close races across Pennsylvania's Senate and House, the Democrats' push in Florida and Wisconsin, and the role certain North Carolina races play as bellwethers for the US presidential election, before wrapping up with a quick assessment of the key legislatures Dems are seeking to flip, and what to make of the GOP push in Blue havens like New York and California. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as they parse a little deeper through the absurdity of Trump's garbage stunt, talk with JR from Philly about polling problems, and address the topic of pacifist invasion defense with Alfred from Texas. They also unpack TYT's shallow discussion on fascism, Garrett from Northern Virginia discusses misinformation around late-term abortions, and Elon Musk struggles to capture the hearts of the US electorate with his blatant sexism and exploitation. The MR Team also runs through some of their top horror movie picks this Halloween, plus, your calls and IMs! Follow Aaron on Twitter here: https://x.com/bobbybigwheel Check out the States Project here: https://statesproject.org/ Follow Rep. Romman on Twitter here: https://x.com/Ruwa4Georgia Check out Rep. Romman's piece in Rolling Stone here: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/ruwa-romman-harris-dnc-gaza-uncommitted-vote-1235144105/ Go to the "Swap Your Vote" website here: https://www.swapyourvote.org/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityrep ort Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Join Sam on the Nation Magazine Cruise! 7 days in December 2024!!: https://nationcruise.com/mr/ Check out StrikeAid here!; https://strikeaid.com/ Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 20% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Nutrafol: Take the first step towards achieving your hair growth goals. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code TMR.  Find out why over 4,500 healthcare professionals and stylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. That's https://Nutrafol.com/men, promo code TMR. Sunset Lake CBD: Right now, you can try a jar of Goodnight Gummies for 50% off. Don't suffer another night of bad sleep! Visit https://SunsetLakeCBD.com and use code Goodnight at checkout. This sale ends October 31st at midnight! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

In episode 1766, Jack and Miles are joined by head of RepresentUs, Josh Lynn, to discuss… Billionaire's Super PACs And Their Harmful Influence On Politics, Dark Money Is Only "Dark" To Us, Getting Dark Money Out Of Politics and more! LISTEN: ROCKMAN by Mk.geeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Pro-Harris Super PAC Raises Concerns About Focusing on Trump and Fascism. Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times write: “The leading super PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris is raising concerns that focusing too narrowly on Donald J. Trump's character and warnings that he is a fascist is a mistake in the closing stretch of the campaign. Mr. Trump's former White House chief of staff, Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly, said last week that Mr. Trump ‘falls into the general definition of fascist, for sure,' a remarkable caution from such a top-ranking official, which Ms. Harris and her team immediately echoed and amplified. In an email circulated to Democrats about what messages have been most effective in its internal testing, Future Forward, the leading pro-Harris super PAC, said focusing on Mr. Trump's character and the fascist label were less persuasive than other messages.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/us/politics/harris-trump-campaign-fascism.html 6:30pm- David Gelman—Criminal Defense Attorney & Surrogate for Donald Trump's Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss prosecutor Nathan Wade admitting that he needed to attend classes on racketeering law before Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appointed him to prosecute Donald Trump for election fraud in Georgia. How did someone with no experience receive the appointment? Wade and Willis were romantically involved, of course! 6:45pm- REPLAY: Scott Presler— Executive Director and Founder of Early Vote Action—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to remind Pennsylvanians that tomorrow, Tuesday 10/29, is the last day to vote early in person in PA. It's also the last day to request a mail-in ballot. You can learn more at: https://earlyvoteaction.com/about/

Today's Headlines: Elon Musk's been holding private talks with Putin since 2022, discussing everything from business to geopolitics—a concerning revelation given Musk's Pentagon contracts and his recent restrictions on Starlink access for Ukraine. Musk also just poured an extra $43.6 million into Trump's Super PAC, pushing his total donations to $118 million. Meanwhile, Chinese hackers targeted U.S. political figures, including a Trump advisor, in an ongoing surveillance effort, capturing audio from calls and messages. On the campaign trail, Trump's Madison Square Garden rally echoed a notorious 1939 Nazi event, where he called the U.S. “occupied” and promised mass deportations. In election news, North Carolina legislators are facing pressure to award Trump their electoral votes preemptively due to hurricane damage, Pennsylvania's investigating 2,500 possible fraudulent voter registrations, and a federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore 1,600 voters wrongfully purged from its rolls. Lastly, Odessa, Texas, just banned trans people from using bathrooms that don't match their birth-assigned sex, putting a $10,000 bounty on violations. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: Elon Musk's Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin, a WSJ Investigation Reuters: Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 mln to super PAC  WA Post: Chinese hackers said to have collected audio of American calls NY Times: Chinese Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Phones Used by Trump and Vance WSJ: Election 2024 Live: Trump Speaks at Madison Square Garden, Harris Campaigns in Pennsylvania Politico: Freedom Caucus leader endorses radical proposal for North Carolina to hand its electoral votes to Trump NBC News: Pennsylvania officials investigating fraudulent voter registration applications in Lancaster County NPR: A judge orders Virginia to restore registered voters purged too close to Election Day NBC News: Mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day in Mississippi shouldn't be counted, appeals court says Texas Tribune: Odessa bans transgender people from using restrooms that don't match sex assigned at birth  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump says America is ‘like a garbage can for the world' while claiming he's ‘leading by a lot' in polls. A veteran even gifts Trump his Purple Heart. Jesse Watters thinks Americans don't understand fascism, yet half of them now view Trump as a fascist. 230 doctors say Trump is too unstable to be president. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Super PAC stops giving away $1 million daily, and his secret conversations with Putin are revealed. Musk is now Trump's second-biggest donor. Plus, a GOP representative celebrates MAGA's desire to destroy democracy. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Brett Erlich (@bretterlich) ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE FOLLOW US ON: TIKTOK  INSTAGRAM TWITTER FACEBOOK

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about the “Real Time with Bill Maher” audience's reaction to Bill Maher shutting down Mark Cuban and MSNBC's Joe Scarborough for making excuses for Democrats on the California Coastal Commission restricting SpaceX's ability to increase its number of launches because of Elon Musk's support of Donald Trump; Elon Musk tricking the media into publicizing his Super PAC's constitution petition by promising to give out 1 million dollars every day at random to someone who signs it; Donald Trump roasting Chuck Schumer to his face at the Al Smith Dinner; Jim Gaffigan devoting his Al Smith Dinner speech to exposing the Democratic Party for conducting a coup against Joe Biden; Stephen A. Smith's brutal attack on Barack Obama for his insulting message to black male voters; Shermichael Singleton pointing out the elite cluelessness of Brian Stelter live on CNN; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Gravity Defyer - Sick of knee pain? Get Gravity Defyer shoes. Minimize the shock waves that normal shoes absorb through your feet, knees and hips with every step. Use the promo code "RUBIN30" at checkout, to get an extra $30 off orders over $130 or more. Go to: http://gdefy.com and Use the promo code "RUBIN30" PDS Debt- PDS Debt has customized options for anyone struggling with credit cards, personal loans, or medical bills. Everyone with $10,000 or more in eligible debt qualifies and there is no minimum credit score required. Go to: https://PDSDebt.com/RUBIN 1775 Coffee - Their new Protein Creamer is a game-changer. With 10 grams of whey protein per serving. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump, Harris, and the vast network of campaigns, Super PACs, and down ballot candidates operating alongside them are now on pace to spend $1 billion before election day in Pennsylvania. For the time being, it is the center of the political universe. On this episode of Deep Dive, Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels is joined by two local experts on the race: Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, who is the Chair of Black Men for Harris Pennsylvania; and Charlie Gerow, a Trump surrogate, Republican consultant in Harrisburg, and former candidate for governor. Eugene Daniels is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Isaiah Thomas is a Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large and Majority Whip. Charlie Gerow is the CEO of Quantum Communications and Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PATCH NOTES: * FIXED audio on Jason Whitely Interview* REMOVED f-bombApologies for the last export…—A listener sent me a curious story: There is a Super PAC running ads online that paint Kamala Harris as a staunch defender of Israel AND a weak capitulator inflaming anti-semitism by pandering to Palestinians.Don't believe me? Here are the ads.Why is the Future Coalition PAC countering their own message? They aren't. They're attempting to inflame both sides of the conflict against Kamala Harris in two swing states.The Pro-Israel ads are not running in ZIP codes with high Jewish populations, they're running in Dearborn, Michigan the highest concentration of Arab Americans in the United States. Meanwhile, the Palestinian “Pandering” ads are running in the suburbs of Pennsylvania where the majority of that crucial state's jewish population lives.The goal of both is to turn those natural Democratic voters against the nominee.That's only first 10 minutes of our two-hour episode!* We are joined by Jason Whitely the senior political reporter for WFAA in Dallas. This week he moderated the debate between Colin Allred and Ted Cruz. We talk to him about his moderating philosophy and his thoughts on Texas politics.* Evan ScrimshawandRyan Jakubowskijoin the show to do a Narrative Draft. What are the topics we believe will dominate the conversation after the election.* Carl Allenexplains to us why we've been reading polls the wrong way our entire lives and how to change it.All that and snap reactions to the death of Sinwar in Gaza. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

A listener sent me a curious story: There is a Super PAC running ads online that paint Kamala Harris as a staunch defender of Israel AND a weak capitulator inflaming anti-semitism by pandering to Palestinians. Don't believe me? Here are the ads. Why is the Future Coalition PAC countering their own message? They aren't. They're attempting to inflame both sides of the conflict against Kamala Harris in two swing states.The Pro-Israel ads are not running in ZIP codes with high Jewish populations, they're running in Dearborn, Michigan the highest concentration of Arab Americans in the United States. Meanwhile, the Palestinian “Pandering” ads are running in the suburbs of Pennsylvania where the majority of that crucial state's jewish population lives. The goal of both is to turn those natural Democratic voters against the nominee. That's only first 10 minutes of our two-hour episode! * We are joined by Jason Whitely the senior political reporter for WFAA in Dallas. This week he moderated the debate between Colin Allred and Ted Cruz. We talk to him about his moderating philosophy and his thoughts on Texas politics.* Evan Scrimshaw and Ryan Jakubowski join the show to do a Narrative Draft. What are the topics we believe will dominate the conversation after the election.* Carl Allen explains to us why we've been reading polls the wrong way our entire lives and how to change it. All that and snap reactions to the death of Sinwar in Gaza. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss election integrity, how our elections are more secure than they've ever been, and the opportunities bad actors are going to use to cast doubt on the election. Then, we'll discuss Vice President Harris's “media blitz” and who she's trying to reach. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the U.S. government using its power to take out banks when it doesn't like their customers—and shed some light on why crypto created the biggest Super PAC in the 2024 campaign. Joining Ron Steslow on this week's panel:  David Becker (CBS News' election law expert; Executive Director of The Center for Election Innovation and Research) Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert)  Segments this week: (03:27) Election Integrity  (26:41) Harris's media blitz Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/beckerdavidj https://x.com/lucymcaldwell https://x.com/DelPercioS Related reading: Segment 1:  WP - On private call, Arizona's top Democrats debated a ‘dire' ballot dilemma - The Washington Post NPR - Arizona's high court rules that thousands can vote a full ballot after records flaw CNN - Republicans are suing more election officials over voter rolls in several battleground states | CNN Politics PBS - GBH's New Special DEADLOCK Encourages Civil Discourse about Ethical Dilemmas Segment 2:  ABC News -In media blitz, Harris broadens reach but struggles to differentiate herself from Biden - ABC News WP - How Kamala Harris's media blitz went - The Washington Post Axios - Harris: "Not a thing" she'd have done differently than Biden Axios - Behind the Curtain: America's shocking agreement NYT -Poll Finds Harris Rising as She Challenges Trump on Change - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Date 9/6/2024 We're living in the world that dark money in politics and Citizen's United built. But since that Supreme Court ruling in 2010, we've invented cryptocurrency that promises to be a brand new source of opacity and financial power built on smoke and mirrors. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Steve Macek on Dark Money - CounterSpin - Air Date 8-23-24 KP 2: Why Big Money Supports Trump - Robert Reich - Air Date 8-27-24 KP 3: Trump shifts stance on cryptocurrency to win over new bloc of voters and mega-donors - PBS Newshour - Air Date 7-29-24 KP 4: Silicon Valley's Impact on the 2024 Elections - The Brian Lehrer Show - Air Date 7-31-24 KP 5: Dem Donors Want Harris To Bail On Biden's Best Decision - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-29-24 KP 6: Andy Levin, Pushed Out of Congress by AIPAC, Calls for Change in U.S.-Israel Policy - Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-21-24 KP 7: Steven Rosenfeld on Election Transparency, Ian Vandewalker on Small Donors - CounterSpin - Air Date 5-17-24 KP 8: We need to move to the public funding of elections - Bernie Sanders - Air Date 8-29-24 (49:16) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On the changing sense of urgency to address money in politics DEEPER DIVES (52:47) SECTION A: THE SYSTEM A1: Trump and the Billionaires Part 2 - The Socialist Program with Brian Becker - Air Date 7-16-24 A2: Steve Macek on Dark Money Part 2 - CounterSpin - Air Date 8-23-24 (1:10:02) SECTION B: FUNDING REPUBLICANS (1:26:54) SECTION C: FUNDING DEMOCRATS (1:34:05) SECTION D: SOLUTIONS SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: A composite image showing a Bitcoin in front of a pile of US cash, and a dark American flag in the background. Credit: Composite Design: A. Hoffman. Photo 1: “Cash on table” via Pexels | License | Photo 2: American flag via Pixabay | License   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com