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This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone following California politics. The speaker dives into the latest controversy surrounding Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to reform the state's wildfire recovery payout system. But what's really going on here? Is it about helping wildfire victims or is it about bailing out the utilities?The conversation touches on the Stop Nick Shirley Act, a bill that's been dubbed the "Stop Investigative Journalism Act" by its critics. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, aims to protect hospice workers and immigrant support services from doxing and harassment, but opponents argue it's a thinly veiled attempt to silence investigative journalists. The speaker discusses the implications of this bill and how it could impact the ability of journalists to hold those in power accountable.The episode also explores the governor's proposal to reform the wildfire recovery payout system, which has been met with resistance from the legislature. The speaker breaks down the key points of the proposal and how it could affect wildfire victims. With the legislative session coming to a close, time is running out for a deal to be reached.If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest California politics and want to hear the speaker's take on these important issues, tune in to this episode of the John Phillips Show. Listen to the full conversation to hear the speaker's analysis and insights on these critical topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA drifts further over the edge of insanity. How do you feel about government-funded (AKA YOU funded) masturbation and sex sites to service the city's homeless? Angelenos are pissed over their choices for mayor, but democrats chased Spencer Pratt out of contention. Who will save LA? The US-Canada trade war spells economic doom for Canada - just listen to the numbers. And Enes Kanter Freedom gets ejected and banned from a WNBA arena for standing up for women who don't want men in their sports.    

Sawbones' least favorite animal, mosquitoes, are back with yet another reason they suck: Dengue Fever has made its way into Florida. But don't worry. Dr. Sydnee talks about some very special chickens looking out for us, especially at the most Magical place on earth. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

HOUR 2 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon dig into dueling polls in the California governor’s race and whether polling itself can influence voters, before returning to 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution arrest and Shannon’s very simple lesson: pay your hookers.Then they break down Los Angeles’ taxpayer-matching system for mayoral campaign donations and Karen Bass’ use of it, before wrapping with News & Brews, John Kobylt weighing in (via text) and the promise of electric air taxis that could someday turn a trip to downtown LA into a 10-minute flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hipkins says Labour will balance the books, but he will not tell us how he pays for his promises until later in the year. Meanwhile, National claims to cut costs, yet they are spending $20 billion more than Labour did. Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joins Duncan to break down why neither side's numbers add up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

--{ "CONOLOGY On Parade"}-- What are some of the things that Alan Watt wrote and said about how we are conned? - The con of climate change - Righteous indignation - Please visit www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com - Welcome to My World Where I Explain the Sciences Behind the System that Runs Everything - The Art of Conology - Mousetraps; idea based on winning; gambling addiction - Persuaders, behaviourism, consumerism - Politics - Panic - Biowarfare - Aldous Huxley, People accept things that they shouldn't - Taxpayer-funded insertion of messages on vaccination, immunity, into entertainment - The culture industry - The spoken word; spell, spelling; The language of colour - Jacques Ellul, philosopher, wrote about propaganda; standardize thought; Initial indoctrination - Using the idea of nation - Depopulation - Thomas Malthus - Thomas Huxley, Darwin's bulldog - European Union - Marxism, nation-state to disappear - Free Trade - Conology; You accept what is given to you as real - Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, "Can we have your liver?" - You must participate in the con; "We're all in it together"

August 23 2026; 7am: As U.S./Canada trade talks fall apart, President Trump is holding yet another spectacle in Washington, D.C. that taxpayers are contributing to -- a massive "Freedom 250 Grand Prix" IndyCar race throughout the streets of Washington, D.C. Later today, Trump will wave the green flag and will also reportedly take a “lap of honor” in The Beast. Taxpayers are footing the bill for security, which is expected to cost at least $10 million. Will Sommer, Senior Reporter for The Bulwark and Dana Millbank, Columnist for NOTUS, join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Bliss reports Las Vegas is planning major upgrades to Allegiant Stadium, with the Raiders seeking $75 million in taxpayer funding to resolve pedestrian choke points and add retail opportunities. In Los Angeles, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism after a poor debate performance against challenger Nithya Raman, highlighting her perceived disconnect from critical city problems like expanding homeless encampments. Meanwhile, CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom faces backlash over a state commission's decision to phase out standard car tires, raising costs by hundreds of dollars. Lastly, former Representative Swalwell was detained by the FBI, who seized his electronics over alleged sexual improprieties. (1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-21-2026Jeff Bliss reports Las Vegas is planning major upgrades to Allegiant Stadium, with the Raiders seeking $75 million in taxpayer funding to resolve pedestrian choke points and add retail opportunities. In Los Angeles, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism after a poor debate performance against challenger Nithya Raman, highlighting her perceived disconnect from critical city problems like expanding homeless encampments. Meanwhile, CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom faces backlash over a state commission's decision to phase out standard car tires, raising costs by hundreds of dollars. Lastly, former Representative Swalwell was detained by the FBI, who seized his electronics over alleged sexual improprieties. (1)Richard Epstein examines the suit by Disney and ABC against the FCC, claiming that threats to review their local television station licenses constitute unconstitutional retaliation for their political late-night and morning show commentary. Epstein agrees ABC's case is strong, arguing that FCC Chair Brendan Carr is abusing regulatory power by treating public airwave licensing as a private property right to suppress critics. Additionally, Epstein asserts that Trump Media's paid service offering fast-access Truth Social posts is, by definition, insider trading, criticizing the president for using inside government knowledge for personal profit. (2)James M. Scott, Part Two: The Potsdam Declaration offered Japan a choice between rebuilding or "utter destruction." President Harry Truman greenlit the atomic bomb on the back of a pink telegram sheet, leading to historic missions piloted by Paul Tibbets, who trained his crew using concrete-filled "pumpkin" bombs. Following the devastating atomic strikes on Hiroshima and Nagasaki—where little was initially understood about radiation's long-term effects—Japan's military leaders still resisted surrendering. Junior officers launched a failed palace coup to destroy Emperor Hirohito's recorded surrender broadcast, but the rapid succession of the two bombings ultimately proved that total annihilation was imminent. (3)Jim McTague reports Lancaster County's diverse economy—spanning tourism, agriculture, light manufacturing, and healthcare—is showing signs of notable resilience. While heavy July rains and high fuel costs temporarily slowed business, economic activity stabilized in August. Local tourist destinations like Kitchen Kettle Village report strong traffic, attracting over a million visitors annually with unique local goods and food. Lower gasoline prices have also arrived just in time to boost back-to-school shopping. Meanwhile, high inflation is driving steady consumer traffic to Costco for essentials, and local hotels remain heavily booked on weekends through October. (4)Lorenzo Fiori reports Europe's severe heatwave is finally breaking as heavy rain and storms across Switzerland and Northern Italy drop temperatures by up to 20 degrees. This rainfall offers critical, long-awaited relief for the dry Po River, which has reached record lows. To escape over-tourism, Fiori recommends Chieti, a historic hilltop town in the Abruzzo region boasting Roman ruins, scenic views of the Adriatic Sea, and nearby mountain peaks. Visitors can explore the medieval fortress of Rocca Calascio and enjoy local culinary traditions, including macaroni with fresh pesto, paired with local white Trebbiano or full-bodied red Montepulciano wine. (5)Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is rumored to be expanding to Louisiana with a massive 130,000-acre launch and data center site, while aerospace startup Castelion is successfully building low-cost hypersonic missiles for the Pentagon. Internationally, China achieved a vertical soft landing of its Zhuque-3 rocket first stage, and Ukraine damaged a key Russian rocket factory. In space science, NASA and Catalyst canceled their telescope rescue mission, while Marsexploration continues to reveal delicate rock formations and "taffy terrain." Finally, the James Webb Space Telescopehas discovered unexpected low-mass stars in the early universe, challenging previous cosmological models. (6)Henry Sokolski warns that while nuclear negotiations focus heavily on Iran's uranium, Iran has a neglected second path to weapons: hundreds of bombs' worth of plutonium stored at the Bushehr plant. Sokolski also criticizes the geopolitical reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink, arguing that a private company should not make critical military decisions, such as approving Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia. In Asia, Sokolski addresses North Korea's estimated arsenal of 57 nuclear weapons. Finally, he discusses gray-zone warfare with Russia and the debated trillion-dollar cost of the proposed "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system. (7)Jonathan Marcus reports American universities are suffering from declining public trust, soaring tuition costs, and a looming demographic drop in enrollment tracing back to the 2008 recession. Schools that became financially dependent on high-paying international students face severe budget cuts and program closures as foreign enrollment drops. This financial squeeze has forced a shift, prompting the rapid rise of three-year "applied bachelor's degrees" designed to save students time and money. Additionally, domestic universities face a STEM crisis fueled by weak K-12 math performance, leaving advanced research programs vulnerable as China's PhD output rapidly outpaces the United States. (8)Jonathan Marcus applied at (8) as directed. Other fixes: Nithya Raman (transcribed as "Nitia Ramen," segment 1 — the LA councilmember), Castelion (transcribed as "Castellion," segment 6 — the hypersonics startup, one l), and segment 3 marked Part Two of the James M. Scott Empire of Ashes series, continuing from yesterday's Part One. Flag any of these if the audio differs.

Episode 5603: Breakdown On US Economy; Taxpayer Research Sold Out To China

In this episode: • Who is Natalie Harp? • Melania hasn't made a public appearance in a month — she won't lie for him • Hegseth flew to Iowa on a government jet to campaign — the first defense secretary to break the Hatch Act • Blanche: "Congress has already given us the authority" — his own words, and they're the lie • Trump's approval craters 15 points inside his own party — and he calls Americans "the enemy within" • Trump votes by mail in Florida twice this year after calling mail-in ballots corrupt • The Ábrego García case: vindictive prosecution and for-profit detention • Stephen Miller's 3,000-arrests-a-day quota Key figures covered: Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Pete Hegseth, Todd Blanche, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, E. Jean Carroll, Kilmar Ábrego García, Lindsey Graham, Natalie Harp Subscribe so you never miss a mop-up. Live Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:05 PM ET. Recorded live Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

There's been some social media talk about a psychoactive mushroom that causes visions of small people, like the Lilliputians from Gulliver's Travels. This is a rare but real phenomenon with several causes. Dr. Sydnee talks about the documented experiences of seeing these little guys, where they comes from, and what is happening in the brain to cause this. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

In this segment, Charlie James opens by addressing listener concerns regarding government surveillance and license plate tracking cameras, comparing them to personal cell phones where users retain individual control over privacy settings. He argues that while individuals can choose to turn off or leave their phones at home, government tracking allows no personal choice once a driver enters public roads. James then critiques government spending oversight by highlighting two controversial cases: an award given in Minnesota to an individual later convicted of a $1 million Medicare fraud scheme, and a $5 million taxpayer grant awarded in Pennsylvania to expand a private Islamic school whose handbook allegedly describes American culture as toxic. He expresses frustration over working citizens' tax dollars funding institutions or individuals that oppose American values.

It’s ISIS Brides all over again: today, Paul Garvey joins us with the tale of a 50-year old child sex offender from Sierra Leone who says his bridging visa is making him so stressed he is a further risk to the community. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Taxpayers foot nine-month hotel bill for high-risk immigration detainee Abuse survivor deemed ‘credible’ by judge now faces deportation to Nauru Government blunder reveals secret Nauru deal details lawyers ‘will not forget’ This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Bradley Jaye is the Politics Editor at Breitbart News. Before joining Breitbart in 2023 he had a long career on Capitol Hill, so he knows the ins-and-outs of how Washington works. An Alabama native, Jaye's first job was in the office of then Senator Jeff Sessions. As Politics Editor at Breitbart News, Jaye plays a major role in shaping insider-coverage and narratives that you won't see on any other news outlet.

Taxpayers are to fund a $2.5 billion bailout of Australia's largest aluminium smelter at Tomago in New South Wales.

One tenant, over $100,000 a month: B.C. taxpayers stuck with SRO bill Jordan Armstrong, Global B.C Reporter and Anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So we have Golden Bay Cement and we have New Zealand Steel. In their own way, both companies that make things we need as a country and would struggle without. One of them said they would close because of the ETS cost of producing cement locally, and the other is now making steel with its renewable powered electric furnace. Neither paid for their improvements. We did. Is this good business? In talking to Contact, the power supplier to NZ Steel, they say yes and they say yes because of the jobs; local manufacturing and local jobs and a better climate. They also supply the electricity for the furnace, so why wouldn't they say yes? So what is the price of the climate? The odd bit about the cement is imported cement doesn't attract the same ETS cost as the local sort. That seemed, and seems, odd. It doesn't seem like a level playing field. You might remember I asked the Government at the time why we didn't just carve out the product from the ETS like we carve out farmers. The Prime Minister said we didn't want to mess with the ETS, despite the fact we had messed with the ETS. When I asked the bloke at the steel factory whether they would have paid for the furnace themselves he wasn't keen to be overly clear. So I still don't know. But why would you pay if you can get someone else to? In this case it was $140 million from the previous Labour Government. The steel, by the way, reduces this country's overall emissions by 1%. Is that worth it? Is any of it worth it? So two stories, two companies, and $200 million of taxpayer's money to allegedly address two pressing climate problems. Mind you, they did the same yesterday in New South Wales for an aluminium operation to the tune of $2.5 billion to save 1000 jobs, so clearly it's a new age thing. What is the return on that for any of us? What materially changes apart from the concept? And that is all it is – the concept. That we produce cleaner products, which of course is a good thing, but it would also be a cleaner environment if the Government bought me an EV and paid for my solar. But they're not going to, are they? If business in the cement case becomes untenable, is the climate worth it? Or if business would like to, as in the steel, but won't, why should we? Is it now the taxpayer's job and obligation to clean up every business that wants it? And if so, how is that good business? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State opposition leader, Jess Wilson, joined Heidi Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who's ever wondered why gas prices seem to skyrocket during times of crisis. The speaker takes a deep dive into the Jones Act, a 100-year-old law that's supposed to protect American shipping, but is actually causing more harm than good. With a personal anecdote from his experience as the under Secretary of Homeland Security, the speaker reveals how this law is standing in the way of getting fuel to the people who need it most.The Jones Act requires that any goods traveling between two US ports be on a ship built, owned, and crewed by Americans. Sounds patriotic, but in reality, it's led to a tiny fleet of just over 100 qualifying ships. The speaker argues that this law is outdated and is causing prices to rise for people living in coastal communities, who are already struggling to make ends meet. He also touches on the recent waiver of the Jones Act, which was meant to help during the war, but was narrowed down to a specific list of goods and added a new layer of bureaucracy.The speaker also tackles the topic of Proposition 116, a ballot measure that's supposed to fund schools, but may actually be a sneaky way to abolish the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). He shares his concerns about the way the state is handling tax revenue and how it's affecting seniors living on fixed incomes.If you're curious about how the Jones Act is affecting your wallet and the state's handling of tax revenue, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's insightful analysis and personal experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate has fired up on what she's described as the most "outrageous and insane" waste of taxpayer money in Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some people in power are trying to minimize how bad things were at the height of COVID-19, we thought it was important to document the real story. Since Dr. Sydnee was working in a hospital at the time, she reflects on the reality of those short-staffed, stressful, overcrowded days. PLUS a lighter note from Justin about butts and an investigation into who is wiping them. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

Trump may have the pardon power, but all those people making bank off of shady contracts from the administration or doing pay-to-play can lose all that money through forfeiture and seizure laws already on the books. Taxpayers are going to want their money back. And why are Chinese nationals continuing to bribe the president of the United States—and does his soft-on-China policies have anything to do with it? Plus: Trump used a catering cart to sneak out of Turkey, the Dems need to do a better job highlighting the fact that the White House is doing socialist-style company takeovers, and the National Guard will now be in DC until 2029.Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller.show notes: Amanda's Bulwark piece on undoing Trump's age of corruption Amanda's event with Protect Democracy and Vox on Aug. 19 NYT story on Chinese national who gave $100 million to Trump's cryptocurrency company CATO on the government's ownership stakes in companies

The Department of Energy is gearing up to create a new class of science-specific, open-weight AI models in collaboration with industry as part of its recently launched Genesis Open Models Initiative. The agency is collecting information from interested organizations that want to partner on the project. Contributions are welcome throughout the development lifecycle — from the base, foundational systems to domain-specific datasets and fine-tuning expertise to shape adapted versions for particular applications. In an overview of the initiative, the department explained: “These Genesis models aim to provide researchers, national laboratories, industry partners, and the broader open science community with powerful, transparent, and extensible AI models that can be adapted to a wide range of scientific domains and use cases. By releasing models with open-weights, DOE seeks to galvanize the scientific and AI communities around shared infrastructure for science.” The agency said the first model in its new class, called Genesis-Science-1, is under development. U.S.-based open intelligence lab Arcee is working on the model alongside DOE scientists and other contributors. The Genesis Open Models Initiative is the newest branch to grow from the ever-expanding Genesis Mission. The core of the effort includes goals to combine the latest technological advancements to stand up supercomputers, launch a national platform and double the productivity of the country's research-and-development budget. Taxpayers felt a slowdown in the IRS's processing of paper returns this filing season due in part to a reduction in experienced IT acquisition staff, according to a watchdog report released Monday. Despite a 19% year-over-year decrease in the number of paper returns it received, the tax agency processed 46% fewer individual paper returns and 80% fewer business paper returns over the same time period, the Government Accountability Office found. A March report from the watchdog predicted the delays, flagging that the agency's “critical systems for processing and scanning paper tax documents would be unavailable at the start of the 2026 filing season and that IRS would rely on vendors to mitigate the issue.” Per IRS officials, the system to process individual paper returns was unavailable for the first six weeks of 2026, while the scanning system for business paper returns was out of commission for the entirety of the most recent filing season. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby and Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson break down the NEW Tampa stadium proposal, how the financing has changed, where the tax revenue could go, and why the project could reshape Tampa far beyond baseball.Under Carlson's new proposal, Tampa would eliminate the previously contemplated $80 million Community Investment Tax contribution and $100 million backed by future Drew Park CRA tax growth. Instead, a new 35-year tax-increment financing district would use property taxes generated by the private development surrounding the stadium, with revenue going to Tampa, Hillsborough County, and a new public Community Development District. The Rays have also asked Tampa to advance the CDD $80 million through four annual payments of $20 million, which the CDD would repay to the city from its share of future tax revenue generated by the district. Tampa's share of the new revenue, combined with a proposed redirection of roughly half of future Downtown Tampa CRA revenue, would help create a citywide infrastructure trust fund that Carlson estimates could generate $1.5 billion to $2 billion over 30 to 35 years without raising taxes.00:00 - Emergency episode, Rays deal00:53 - Taxpayer concerns about ballpark07:26 - Who's been negotiating this12:35 - The infrastructure trust fund14:17 - How the TIF works16:43 - Parking lots generating zero taxes20:18 - Development milestones and incentives24:24 - Hillsborough College and tech jobs26:37 - Not another Raymond James32:59 - August vote, September shovels

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Chris Luxon's political future is hanging in the balance ahead of tomorrow's big meeting. Will he survive, or will he be rolled? Will Erica Stanford or Chris Bishop replace him? What do we make of Chris Hipkins' plan to help small businesses join the AI revolution? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed three artworks by street artist Banksy have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning operations and security so far - with the cost projected to go up. The most significant expense relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025, where removal efforts and security have so far cost more than £85,000. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's a risk of people trying to chip the art off the walls and causing property damage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis says the National's new proposed increase to the fuel tax, the new bed tax and the possible bank levy aren't new information. A Taxpayers' Union Curia Issue poll shows 76 percent of National supporters want the party to promise no new taxes or tax increases. The party yesterday outlined a promise for fiscal responsibility - including a commitment to lower the debt to GDP ratio and to get the books back into surplus. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says these proposals have been documented and National's simply being straight with voters. "Three issues we've already been very open and upfront about, and I can be very clear with you that there is nothing that we are considering that you haven't heard about." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John talks with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) about her commitment to public safety and law enforcement support.

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This week, we're covering Proposition 19 base-year value transfers for taxpayers over age 55.

President Trump's $22 billion plan to overhaul Dulles International Airport would retire its aging people movers and add new concourses and parking. Aviation analyst Robert Mann says the financing could push the fee airlines pay per passenger from about $10 today to more than $90 within a decade.

A new poll shows Labour's ratings fall, whilst Opportunity crosses the 5% threshold needed to make it in to Parliament. The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows Labour dropping to 27.7%, whilst Opportunity has risen to 6.1%. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan that now that Opportunity has crossed the line, it's policies will come under more scrutiny. 'It's always nice to see a party rising in the polls, but they've got to stand or fall on their policies.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has called the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll an 'outlier'. The poll shows Labour dropping from 31.5% to 27.8%, while National received a slight uptick to reach 31%. Former Labour Party Leader David Cunliffe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that even though this poll may be an outlier, Labour should still be cautious. 'I'd say it's an outlier, and I think the thing that makes, the most sense is to look at the poll of polls, but there is some movement in that that labour needs to take a real close eye on.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

'BradCast' 8/4/2026: Cornyn, Tillis Approve Blanche for A.G. and Trump's Historic Taxpayer-Funded Heist) by Progressive Voices

In this video, we dissect the frustrations of India's middle-class taxpayers. Despite footing a massive portion of the nation's bills, taxpayers receive almost nothing in return regarding healthcare, education, or social security. We explore why the "crab mentality" punishes high earners and propose a comprehensive, points-based "Kar Yogdaan Credit" system to reward taxpayers with real, tangible benefits and incentivize tax compliance.

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July 30, 2026- Deputy State Comptroller for Budget and Analysis Maria Doulis talks about an online dashboard tracking migration behaviors by New Yorkers, including high-income earners critical to funding the state budget.

The Fauci debacle finally laid bare. Taxpayer-funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Sworn denials. Declassified files. A Biden pardon. And today pleads the Fifth… 111 times. A 12-step digital concentration camp already under construction. Will Ukrainian strikes on Iranian ships merge the two wars into a global firestorm? Welcome to another edition of the Endtime Show! 🦅🇺🇸: Discover America's destiny in The Wings of a Great Eagle and reserve your America 250 Heritage Collection today: https://store.endtime.com/products/the-wings-of-a-great-eagle-pre-order-collection  ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com 🚰: Sentry H2O: You prepare for everything else. Why not your water? Use code ENDTIME for 10% OFF at https://www.sentryh2o.com/endtime  📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 2000s, while serving in an official capacity as the UK's Trade Envoy, Prince Andrew travelled to Thailand for what was publicly described as a diplomatic mission. According to historian Andrew Lownie, the visit included a stay in a five-star Bangkok hotel rather than at the British embassy, and during what was designated “private time” in the official itinerary he is alleged to have had up to 40 sex workers brought to his hotel suite over a four-day span.The allegations further claim that taxpayer funds were used to cover that trip, and that diplomatic and royal staff helped facilitate the hotel booking and stay. If true, this incident raises serious ethical questions about the use of public office for personal indulgence, the accountability of royals on trade missions, and the lack of transparency in the files covering Andrew's envoy years (2001-2011).During the early 2000s, Prince Andrew is reported to have visited Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch — identified as Zorro Ranch, near Santa Fe — which has become notorious in civil suits and media scrutiny for alleged sex-trafficking and under-age abuse claims. The allegations in court documents and depositions assert that Epstein used the ranch for illicit activity, including recruiting minors for so-called “massages” and transporting guests to the property via private landing strip. Among the names listed in these documents is Prince Andrew, though the papers do not allege direct sexual activity by him at the ranch; rather, the presence of his name in guest logs or mentions in deposition material raises serious reputational concerns.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

It's one of our favorite kinds of episodes, making use of Dr. Sydnee's expertise and Justin's street smarts: medical questions! Why do we fart? How long is the digestive tract? Why are all minor mouth injuries so awful? Does REM “detoxify” the brain? And am I experiencing nightmares, night terrors, or ghosts? (Sawbones does not claim any expertise on the matter of ghosts.) PLUS, an update on Cyclospora. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down newly released Biden tapes proving he knowingly held classified documents, alongside Dr. Tony Fauci's explosive private diary exposing years of COVID-era lies. Bryan walks through Fauci's own words admitting he knew the wet market theory was false, that ten of twelve top virologists favored a lab leak, and that six feet of social distancing and contact tracing were never based on science. He also covers Fauci's cozy relationships with journalists like Jake Tapper and his campaign to secure cash prizes for himself. Plus, Bryan covers Zelenskyy's expected White House announcement of a new US-Ukraine drone factory, missing taxpayer funds meant to track China's illegal fishing fleet, Oregon's defeated animal rights ballot measure, Seattle's record office vacancy crisis, and a chilling report that an OpenAI model left secret notes for its future self. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Biden tapes, classified documents, Robert Hur, Tony Fauci, Fauci diary, Rand Paul, COVID origins, lab leak, Jake Tapper, Zelenskyy, drone factory, China rare earths, Oregon, Seattle, AI scheming, OpenAI

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The food has been going wild lately, and none more in the headlines this second than cyclospora parasite which is causing an outbreak of . . . intense gastrointestinal distress. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of parasitic illnesses and what to know about the outbreak right now. For example, maybe just never eat lettuce ever again. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

In this episode, we discuss the ideological work done by our media's default frame of immigrants, poor seniors, homeless people, and those with disabilities as "burdens" and "strains" on our limited resources––namely those provided by the holy Taxpayer. Meanwhile, skyrocketing police and Pentagon budgets are just treated as unremarkable laws of nature.   With guest Beatrice Adler-Bolton of the Death Panel podcast.

This week, Justin walks Sydnee through the complexities of pharmaceutical naming. Join them as they review the history of the functional regulatory procedures, as well as the way branding and marketing has resulted in increasingly-wild names like "Prozac" and "Skyrizi." Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones