Podcasts about taxpayers

Norm Hitzges is just wondering what's next for the Dallas Mavericks after the Luka and Nico departures—and how colleges keep cutting massive checks to fired football coaches. From rebuilding around Cooper Flagg and Derek Lively to jaw-dropping buyouts like Jimbo Fisher's $77 million payday, Norm breaks down how sports franchises and universities handle their biggest (and priciest) mistakes. The Mavs may be starting from scratch, but at least no one's getting $50 million to not show up to work. Chapters:00:00:00 – What's Next for the Mavericks?00:01:27 – Time to Rebuild: Cooper Flagg and the New Core00:02:14 – Trading Anthony Davis and the Future of Kyrie & Klay00:03:35 – The Mavericks' Most Tradable Players00:04:56 – The Blueprint for a New Dallas Era00:05:44 – Sponsors: Bob's Steak & Chop House & Full Moon Healing Balm00:06:56 – The Wild World of College Coaching Buyouts00:08:47 – How Schools Pay Fired Coaches Millions00:09:38 – Taxpayers, Boosters, and Big Checks00:10:40 – Why Nothing Will Change00:11:44 – Closing Thoughts: Just Wondering Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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Rural Alberta is not backing down. In recent town halls, long-time farmers and landowners jeered senior UCP political staffers pitching the government's plan for cleaning up decades of oil and gas well problems. They see broken trust — and they're demanding real accountability. In this episode, we're joined by Drew Anderson of The Narwhal (3:00), who's been in the thick of this coverage. He'll help us make sense of the divide: the Alberta of tight-knit rural communities, and the Alberta of big-oil power brokers. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL. GET CRYPTO YOUR WAY - ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - WITH MADE-IN-ALBERTA RAPIDEX FINANCIAL: https://rapidexfinancial.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 39:00 | Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. Jespo shares a personal story about activist Wiebo Ludwig.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 48:30 | We dig into a story that's flying under the radar, but it's hitting a lot of Canadian veterans right where it hurts — literally. Veterans Affairs has quietly rolled out major changes to its coverage of shockwave therapy, a non-invasive treatment many vets say has been the only thing that's actually kept them moving, working, and out of chronic pain. Echelon Wellness CEO Igor Gimelshtein tells us why he thinks VAC is making a mistake.  1:15:45 | Cam in a Pizzeria says public debates about minimum wage are missing major details, Coreen and Robert have thoughts on our Nov. 12 Brian Lilley interview, Jason has a theory about MP Matt Jeneroux's early retirement, Chris has a message for would-be homebuyers, and Laura says she's willing to go to jail to fight for workers' rights. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

November 14, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Jared Fleisher, president of Bedrock, to discuss the Renaissance Center redevelopment receiving as much as $75 million in local taxpayer dollars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #adLicence fee payers' money must not be used to pay off Donald Trump by the BBC over the Panorama editing scandal, former Conservative Culture secretary Sir John Whittingdale has said.Whittingdale told Chopper's Political Podcast that the BBC had to tell Trump that using the licence fee to pay compensation to the US President would be unacceptable.On Monday, the President had threatened the corporation with a $1billion-valued lawsuit over the "biased" footage, which aired in a Panorama documentary before his 2024 election triumph.He gave it until 10pm on Friday to apologise and offer a settlement figure - or face his lawyers in a Florida court.Since then Trump has now said it is his "obligation" to sue the BBC for defamation after the broadcaster allegedly doctored footage of him in a speech.Asked about the scandal, Whittingdale said: "They [the BBC] did do him [Trump] a grave injustice. And he is entitled to have that apology. Now, the billion dollar lawsuit - we know Trump. He loves a sort of headline, and he's a businessman. "If the BBC said, 'look, we absolutely got this wrong. We really do apologise. But you've got to understand that this is not our money. It's paid for by the British taxpayer' and we would have real problems. "And if the British government made it clear that they were very sympathetic to the request that Donald Trump should accept the apology..." The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Taxpayers Just Piggybanks? The Government Needs To Live Under A Budget, Just Like We Do…. (Property Tax Reforms Needed In Tennessee) The Fight To Reduce Crime Where Democrats Are Unwilling To Address The Issues…  How Did We Let Memphis Get So Out-Of-Hand? Brandon Lewis Of The Tennessee Conservative Joins YAFFEE LIVE To Discuss All This & More!Check out more from Yaffee Here - https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ran on an expansive affordability agenda that would be paid for by higher taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals. The democratic socialist's vision will be tough to realize, though, because any tax hikes would have to be approved by the New York State legislature and tax hike-averse Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). Local tax practitioners are emphasizing this political reality to worried clients who called and emailed in a hurry after Mandani won the Nov. 4 mayoral contest. “There's been kind of some demystifying as to how can or how will the mayor be able to make these ideas or proposals law," Jeremy Gove, a state and local tax counsel at Eversheds Sutherland, tells Bloomberg Tax editor Benjamin Freed on this week's episode of the Talking Tax podcast. "Explaining this to taxpayers is what we've been tackling over the past week or so.” Gove says that while higher taxes could compel some New York companies and wealthy individuals to decamp for lower-tax states, there's also a "wait and see" sentiment prevailing. Taxpayers might even welcome some proposals from Mamdani, such as hiring more auditors to clear out the Department of Finance's hefty case backlog, he says. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Jasmine Crockett continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for Republicans. This week...Jasmine Crockett was busted using taxpayer money for personal luxuries. We reveal and react to Jasmine Crockett...wasting taxpayer money on herself. We also react to far-left radio host Stephanie Miller...kissing the feet of Jasmine Crockett. We discuss the net worth of Jasmine Crockett...and show how Jasmine Crockett went from poverty to penthouse in Congress. We question how Jasmine Crockett earned her millions...and show how Jasmine Crockett was broke as a lawyer. USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

La Plata County experienced a 47 percent voter turnout with about 21,000 ballots cast out of more than 47,000 active voters for the 2025 local elections. The majority of voters were in favor of tax increases, mill levy changes, and reduced refunds from the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights in exchange for improved county and city services. By Rachel Hughes. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/durango-taxpayers-support-civic-services-at-a-higher-cost  This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and FASTSIGNS Durango.   Support the show

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The source records a contentious Newtown Board of Supervisors meeting concerning a proposed fee for borough fire services. The central conflict revolves around the borough's contribution for fire protection, with many township residents, including speaker Eric Pomerantz, arguing that the suggested payment of $275,000 is unfairly low and forces the township to raise their own taxes via a millage increase. The residents and several supervisors maintain that the borough should pay at least $350,000, a figure apparently supported by a Harrisburg calculation, to ensure an equal share of the burden. Ultimately, a motion was made by Supervisor John Mack and passed by a three-to-two vote to send a letter demanding the higher $350,000 fee for the year 2026. The discussion also included strong criticism toward certain supervisors accused of advocating for the borough's interests over those of their own township constituents.

My guest this week is Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. We discuss the various deceptive talking points used by the Liberal Government in presenting its $78.3 billion deficit budget last week. We also talk about the need to educate young Canadians on the history behind Remembrance Day, the sacrifices made by veterans in the two World Wars and the need to improve Canada's preparedness and national defence capability to keep the true north ‘Strong and Free'. Learn more about the Canadian Taxpayers at: https://www.taxpayer.com 

Here we go again—'violence prevention activists' who can't stop committing violent crimes themselves. Is anyone shocked that these so-called peacekeepers are racking up murder and assault charges across liberal cities? We're diving into the absolute circus of anti-cop activists who are literally doing the opposite of what they preach, plus the latest Black Lives Matter fraud investigation that has them scrambling for excuses.From Chicago to DC to Philadelphia, these taxpayer-funded 'community heroes' are shooting girlfriends, planning murders, and beating up cops—all while posing with Democrat governors and cashing those government checks. Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk can't even hold a peaceful event without unhinged leftists turning it into a brawl.What did they expect when they put convicted felons in charge of violence prevention? When will these blue cities learn that hiring criminals to fight crime might not be the brilliant strategy they thought it was? The wheels are coming off, folks, and we're here for every ridiculous moment of it.

The Trump administration has eliminated the IRS direct file for tax payers. How will that impact your tax filing? Esther Gulyas explains full 404 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:50:00 +0000 OJyIKwFskwGcy1M7OTHkmP2rOcoovJss news,wben,trump administration,a new morning,esther gulyas A New Morning news,wben,trump administration,a new morning,esther gulyas The Trump administration has eliminated the IRS direct file for tax payers. How will that impact your tax filing? Esther Gulyas explains Collection of LIVE interviews from Buffalo's Early News on WBEN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

An update from the Seattle mayoral race. EXCLUSIVE: As Washington voted, Secretary Steve Hobbs played board games in Germany on taxpayers’ dime. Guest: Mariah Gondeiro is Litigation Counsel for Liberty Counsel, which is representing a lawsuit against a Washington Law that gutted parents’ rights. // Big Local: A Spokane camping ban is yielding positive results. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has proposed a 12% parking tax for businesses. The Ruston city council voted in favor of making it’s ban on alcohol sales after midnight permanent. // You Pick the Topic: A Georgia police officer is under investigation after “misgendering” a man pretending to be a woman using a women’s bathroom.

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Today, Grace and Kathryn kick things off by discussing Minnesota's explosive growth of SNAP benefits under Governor Walz (the largest increase of any state in the country since 2018.) Next, the Hennepin County Mental Health Center was cited for 90 (yes, 9-0!!) health violationsacross more than two dozen different statutes. After that, MNDOT's latest attempt to gather public opinion and promote the Blue line involves…a dancing puppet and a robot?!? Then, Bill Walsh joins us to talk about this year's four wild Golden Turkey nominations. Be sure to cast your vote here!In the second half of the episode, we welcome a very special guest: Mitch Pearlstein, founder of American Experiment, who shares insights from his new book, Second Chance Hiring. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the American Experiment Podcast to help us grow and never miss an episode!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:52 - SNAP's Explosive Growth in MN under Walz06:38 - 90 Health Violations at Hennepin County Center09:44 - $2.6 Million on a dancing puppet and robot15:08 - The 2025 Golden Turkey Nominees!17:30 - New surfing hotspot: Anoka, MN?!19:29 - $1 million of covid money spent on....bathroom renovations21:23 - Walz's legal advice = Taxpayers bill22:50 - The EMPTY Gold Line27:12 - Mitch Pearlstein joins the show!01:01:17 - Reading your comments!

Seattle's EBT food stamp fraud ring is thriving, and surprise, surprise - nobody in city hall seems interested in stopping it. We're diving deep into undercover footage showing drug addicts openly trading SNAP benefits for fentanyl cash, turning taxpayer-funded assistance into a drug marketplace feeding ground. This isn't just fraud - it's a $100 billion system being gamed while people overdose daily and honest families struggle to put food on the table.The numbers don't lie: $10 billion in annual fraud, obesity rates hitting 40% in high-SNAP areas, and a revolving door of arrests with zero real consequences. Meanwhile, Seattle's "advocates" keep hoping things will magically improve without addressing the root cause - unchecked drug addiction and zero accountability.Is anyone shocked that giving addicts liquidity creates more chaos? When will we admit that enabling this cycle isn't compassion - it's complicity? What's it going to take for these blue cities to prioritize taxpayers over criminals?

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This letter to the editor from Vancouver resident Michael Langsdorf questions county leadership after Camas Mayor Steve Hogan's homelessness prevention idea was rejected, raising concerns about taxpayer funding and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-how-much-do-taxpayers-pay-for-this-sage-advice/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #Camas #Homelessness #TaxpayerFunding #PublicSpending #LocalGovernment #Accountability

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

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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Sydney Henry, managing Editor of Texas Scorecard.

The President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association breaks down the fight to protect Prop 13 and stop Sacramento’s tax grab. Nov 7th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and Sarah Curry break down the results of Iowa's November local elections, where billions in local debt and dozens of bond measures were on the line. From record-breaking approval totals in Des Moines to a wave of rejections across rural Iowa, the results reveal a complex picture of how taxpayers view government spending at the local level.Sarah shares her statewide analysis of more than $1.7 billion in proposed bonds, noting that just over $1 billion was approved — driven heavily by the historic $260 million Des Moines Public Schools bond. Meanwhile, over half of all bond proposals across Iowa failed, reflecting a growing skepticism toward new debt and long-term property tax commitments.The discussion highlights some of the biggest stories: the Dallas County Courthouse proposal, a “repeat offender” that failed for the second time; the Cedar Rapids and Dubuque school bonds, both scaled-down but still unsuccessful; and smaller cities where just a few dozen voters decided multi-million-dollar questions. Chris and Sarah emphasize how low turnout — often under 20% — gives a handful of votes the power to raise property taxes for decades.The episode closes with a look ahead. The hosts urge Iowans to stay engaged after election night, monitoring how approved projects are implemented and holding local officials accountable for how bond dollars are spent. As Sarah puts it, “Debt equals spending,” and informed taxpayers must stay vigilant if they want lasting relief from rising property taxes.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Michelin Guide is coming to New Zealand - and it cost Tourism New Zealand over $6 million to get it going. Is this good news for tourism? And is this a worthy investment? Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick has raised concerns with the Government's proposed solutions for rough sleepers - and labelled the Government's response 'hysterical'. What do we make of all this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sometimes we like to have fun on Sawbones, like diving into a recently reported story of a truck full research animals who escaped and were infectious to humans. But what actually happened, were these monkeys infected, and what is the purpose of monkeys being infected in the name of science in the first place?Sawbones audience feedback survey: https://forms.gle/kLXiFU8iRzAazPyn9Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/

The Stinchfield Podcast exposes the staggering waste, fraud, and abuse inside America’s SNAP food stamp program. Billions of taxpayer dollars are being drained each year as illegal aliens and ineligible recipients take advantage of a system meant to feed the truly needy. Meanwhile, the data shows an uncomfortable truth — SNAP recipients are, on average, significantly more overweight than Americans who aren’t on the program. This is the result of a bloated bureaucracy that rewards dependency instead of discipline. Grant breaks it all down and demands accountability from Washington for this out-of-control welfare scam. Plus, Grant rips into 60 Minutes for its disgracefully biased interview with President Trump on Sunday night. Once again, the corporate media tried to smear the former president while ignoring the fact that the American people overwhelmingly stand with him. 60 Minutes may have lost touch with reality — but Stinchfield hasn’t. https://GrantLovesGold.com Https://Get20Now.com www.EnergizedHealth.com/Grant www.PatriotMobile.com/Grant Https://Twc.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris about the state's ongoing amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the Great Depression, the proliferation of local taxpayers' associations was dramatic and unprecedented. The justly concerned members of these organizations examined the operations of state, city, and county governments, then pressed local officials for operational and fiscal reforms. These associations aimed to reduce the cost of state and local governments to make operations more efficient and less expensive. "Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender": Taxpayers' Associations, Pocketbook Politics, and the Law during the Great Depression (Temple UP, 2023) by Dr. Linda Upham-Bornstein presents a comprehensive overview of these grassroots taxpayers' leagues beginning in the 1860s and shows how they evolved during their heyday in the 1930s. Dr. Upham-Bornstein chronicles the ways these taxpayers associations organized as well as the tools they used—constructive economy, political efforts, tax strikes, and tax revolt through litigation—to achieve their objectives. Taxpayer activity was a direct consequence of—and a response to—the economic crisis of the Great Depression and the expansion of the size and scope of government. “Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender” connects collective tax resistance in the 1930s to the populist tradition in American politics and to other broad impulses in American political and legal history. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

During the Great Depression, the proliferation of local taxpayers' associations was dramatic and unprecedented. The justly concerned members of these organizations examined the operations of state, city, and county governments, then pressed local officials for operational and fiscal reforms. These associations aimed to reduce the cost of state and local governments to make operations more efficient and less expensive. "Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender": Taxpayers' Associations, Pocketbook Politics, and the Law during the Great Depression (Temple UP, 2023) by Dr. Linda Upham-Bornstein presents a comprehensive overview of these grassroots taxpayers' leagues beginning in the 1860s and shows how they evolved during their heyday in the 1930s. Dr. Upham-Bornstein chronicles the ways these taxpayers associations organized as well as the tools they used—constructive economy, political efforts, tax strikes, and tax revolt through litigation—to achieve their objectives. Taxpayer activity was a direct consequence of—and a response to—the economic crisis of the Great Depression and the expansion of the size and scope of government. “Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender” connects collective tax resistance in the 1930s to the populist tradition in American politics and to other broad impulses in American political and legal history. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Tempers flare as PBD, Tom, Brandon, and Bill Pulte dive into the government shutdown chaos. From SNAP spending and illegal immigration to AOC's “healthcare is a human right” claim, the panel debates who's really to blame—Congress, the White House, or a fractured GOP—and what it reveals about America's priorities.

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This week, Cascade's president, John Charles, testified at Portland Public Schools' Bond Accountability Committee. He commended BAC's work reviewing this year's $2 billion Portland school bond and agreed with their assessment that building three large high schools when enrollment is declining is a mistake. He asked BAC to “Speak directly to the taxpayers who will have to pay hundreds of millions in unnecessary construction costs.”When Portland Public Schools passed the largest bond in state history, to build the nation's most expensive high schools, the measure required oversight by a citizen committee.When the BAC reported on the bond, they expressed concern about “building such large schools…given declining enrollment and decreasing birth rates.”Their advice at the October meeting was ignored, and the Board voted to move ahead with plans to overbuild three high schools by several thousand seats.In a not-so-distant fiscal crisis, journalists will ask the school board, “What did you know and when did you know it?”They'll be forced to admit they ignored the warnings of oversight committees and citizen research groups like Cascade. PPS board members have breached their fiduciary duty and act as though there will be no consequences. Dear BAC – please tell the taxpayers.Read the full commentary at ⁠Dear PPS Bond Committee: Please Tell the Taxpayers - Cascade Policy Institute⁠

Colleges across America are cashing in on phantom students — kids who never attend class, never complete assignments, and in some cases, don’t even exist. Yet, the government keeps writing checks. With Washington now acting as both lender and banker, taxpayer dollars are flowing to universities for students who are nothing more than names on paper. Grant exposes how this massive education scam rewards institutions for failure, creates perverse incentives to pad enrollment numbers, and leaves hardworking Americans footing the bill for degrees that were never earned. In true Stinchfield fashion, he asks the hard questions: Who’s auditing this system, and why is the government in the business of paying colleges for ghosts? GrantLovesGold.com Get20Now.com www.EnergizedHealth.com/Grant www.PatriotMobile.com/Grant TWC.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The golden ballroom coming to the White House is sending Dems into absolute fits ... but why is that? Here's more from Newell Normand, Tara Servatius, Bob Rose, Marc Cox, and Rich Zeoli.

The golden ballroom coming to the White House is sending Dems into absolute fits ... but why is that? Here's more from Newell Normand, Tara Servatius, Bob Rose, Marc Cox, and Rich Zeoli.

The golden ballroom coming to the White House is sending Dems into absolute fits ... but why is that? Here's more from Newell Normand, Tara Servatius, Bob Rose, Marc Cox, and Rich Zeoli.

Joyce talks about The Taxpayers Protection Alliance warning that Zohran Mamdani's idea to have government run grocery stores in New York will be costly and will harm the community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Often pseudo-scientific medicine is brought to Dr. Sydnee by friends and family. But this time, she encountered methylene blue in the wild! Methylene blue is currently being touted as a cancer treatment, which is . . . not based on evidence. But Dr. Sydnee talks about the history of this colorful substance and what it can be actually used for.Sawbones audience feedback survey: https://forms.gle/kLXiFU8iRzAazPyn9Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/

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It's Monday, October 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus U.S. Christian missionary pilot kidnapped in Niger at gunpoint Prayers are now going up to Heaven around the world for American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout after he was reportedly kidnapped from his home in the highly secure Château 1 neighborhood of Niamey, the capital of Niger in West Africa, reports The Christian Post. Rideout, a 48-year-old married father, works with Serving In Mission.  Radio France Internationale reported last Wednesday that Rideout was kidnapped by three men at gunpoint near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace. A U.S. State Department spokesman told CBS News, "It is a top priority for the Trump administration to look after the safety of every American, and we are seeing efforts from across the U.S. government to support the recovery and safe return of this U.S. citizen.” The U.S. Embassy in Niamey also issued a security alert on Wednesday, warning Americans that they face a "heightened risk of kidnapping" throughout the country, which has been in political turmoil since a coup d'etat on July 26, 2023. There has been no known demand from any kidnappers nor any official response from the Nigerien government. Security officials said the kidnapped American's phone was tracked less than an hour after the abduction late Tuesday night to a location about 56 miles north of Niamey — in an area "considered a sanctuary for groups affiliated with the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara" between the Nigerian capital and the Malian border.  Please pray Psalm 121:7 for missionary pilot Kevin Rideout. “The Lord will keep you from all harm. He will watch over your life.” Mike Johnson: Democrats want waste and abuse back in Medicaid The U.S. government has been shut down now for 27 days. Appearing on ABC, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, explained what the Democrats in the U.S. Senate are trying to do instead of voting for the clean Continuing Resolution to re-open the government. JOHNSON: “What it does is it unwinds the changes that Republicans put into the Big, Beautiful Bill, the big signature legislation that we passed and signed into law on July 4 that has been very successful in shoring up Medicaid for the people who are actually eligible to receive it. “What we did in the bill, and the CBO just verified this three weeks ago, the Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan arbiters of everything up here, they said that those provisions have helped to reduce premiums. “Why? Because we got ineligible recipients off of Medicaid, illegal aliens and able bodied young men who are riding the wagon, who are not eligible to be there. Medicaid is intended for specific populations of U.S. citizens -- that is young, pregnant women who are down on their luck, the disabled and the elderly. “Those resources are being drained from those folks, and so we fixed that. We reduced fraud, waste, and abuse in the program. Chuck Schumer's counter proposal on the [Continuing Resolution] would reverse that. That is a simple fact.” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson polling higher than Kamala for president Former Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost in a landslide against President Donald Trump last November, chatted with BBC interviewer Laura Kuenssberg about her book 107 Days. Kamala said she might possibly run for president in 2028 despite the fact that she is a certifiable long shot. KUENSSBERG: “In terms then, of what is next for you, you write very powerfully about the differences that many women have made to your life, the experience of growing up with your extraordinary mother, or the stories of your baby nieces, Amara and Leela. When are they going to see a woman in charge in the White House?" HARRIS: “In their lifetime, for sure.” KUENSSBERG: “Could it be you?" HARRIS: "Possibly." KUENSSBERG: "Have you made a decision yet?” HARRIS:  “No, I have not.” KUENSSBERG: “But you say in your book, ‘I'm not done.'” HARRIS:  “That is correct. I am not done. I have lived my entire career a life of service, and it's in my bones. There are many ways to serve. I've not decided yet what I will do in the future, beyond what I'm doing right now.” KUENSSBERG: “But you've been very clear that it is a possibility you might run again to become president. And, in my experience, interviewing politicians, when someone says, ‘I'm not done,' it means they are thinking seriously about running. But when you look at the bookies odds, they put you as an outsider, even behind Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Is that underestimating you?” HARRIS: “I think there are all kinds of polls that will tell you a variety of things. I've never listened to polls. If I listened to polls, I would have not run for my first office or my second office. And I certainly wouldn't be sitting here in this interview.” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the WWE wrestler turned actor, has starred in 30 films which have earned $6.2 billion. He also has 391 million followers on Instagram. According to Polymarket, an online betting website where users can place "yes" or "no" bets on the likelihood of world events, “The Rock” has a 5.6% chance of becoming the Democratic presidential nominee compared to Kamala Harris who has a 5% chance, reports Newsweek.   California Governor Gavin Newsom and Congresswoman Alexendria Ocasio-Cortez are the top two at 32% and 11% respectively. Dallas church paints steps homosexual pride colors And finally, after Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to withhold funding from cities and counties with pro-homosexual, pro-transgender rainbow crosswalks, one God-hating Texas church has responded by defiantly painting its own steps with the sodomite colors, reports the San Antonio Express-News. Lesbian Pastor Rachel Allison, of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas, explained why she disagreed with Abbott. She said, "Silence in the face of harm always sides with the oppressor. Painting our steps in the colors of the rainbow is a visible witness to the gospel we preach: that every person is created in the image of God and worthy of safety, dignity and belonging." They certainly were not affirming the original Biblical meaning of the rainbow. In Genesis 9:13-15, God said, “I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the Earth. It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the Earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.” Not surprisingly, Pastor Rachel Allison is faux married to a woman named Cheryl. Governor Abbott's threat includes San Antonio's sexual perversion district on North Main Avenue and East Evergreen Street. Now, more than six years after its installation, local perverts are urging San Antonio city officials to fight to keep the public art installations despite Abbott's directive. The Lone Star State Governor said, “Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways. To keep Texans moving safely and free from distraction, we must maintain a safe and consistent transportation network across Texas.” The directive comes after Trump-appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a statement urging state governors to join a national roadway safety initiative to nix artwork and political messaging from the streets. In a post to X, Duffy wrote, "Taxpayers expect their dollars to fund safe streets, not rainbow crosswalks." Write a polite, Biblically-based 2-3 sentence letter of objection to Pastor Rachel Allison, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, October 27th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Tonight on The Last Word: Americans are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. Also, a new poll finds Democrats with a large lead in the Virginia governor's race. Plus, ICE agents are causing chaos in southern California. And scientists revive the weather damage database cut by Donald Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna, David Noriega, Larry Sabato, Memo Torres, and Adam B. Smith join Jacob Soboroff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pat Gray is back! Pat details his time in Utah and his fun at the BYU football game. The Australian prime minister visits, and things get … awkward. Part of the White House gets demolished as ballroom construction begins. A 400-year-old mirror has a perilous day. NASA preparing to orbit the moon. Get ready for an upcharge for a reclining seat on a plane? AI going XXX. Day 21 of the government shutdown. Revisiting the No Kings nonsense. Jason Buttrill stops by to discuss the Venezuelan narco-terrorist attacks. KJP still loyal to Joe Biden … but why?? The chaos of the NYC mayor's race continues. Americans are beginning to blame Democrats more than Republicans and President Trump for the shutdown. Why is President Trump forgiving student loan debt? Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre memoir released. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:14 Pat is Back!!! 00:27 Pat Gray's BYU Recap 06:27 Footage from BYU Performance 09:18 Pat Visits UVU to Honor Charlie Kirk 11:49 400-Year-Old Mirror Almost Breaks 13:18 Trump and Australia Sign Rare Earths Deal 14:11 Trump on Peace in the Middle East 15:15 Trump on How the US will Eradicate Hamas? 17:43 Trump on the Russia/Ukraine War 20:55 More Gold for the White House? 23:56 Trump Confronts Australian Ambassador 33:43 Fat Five 48:16 Mike Johnson on Government Shutdown 54:47 No Kings Rally Update 1:02:15 Jason Buttrill Explains Venezuela/China Conflict 1:13:29 KJP Tries to Defend Biden and his Administration 1:19:08 Curtis Sliwa IS the Mayor of New York City! 1:24:25 Elon Musk Reminds Us that Zohran Mamdani Hates the Police 1:28:17 Democrats are Getting Blamed for the Government Shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 21, 2025; 6pm: President Trump is demanding that his own DOJ pay him $230 million, citing his own conduct that led to past federal investigations, according to The New York Times. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the weather turns, so do Dr. Sydnee and Justin to their inbox to answer more of listeners' WEIRD medical questions. Questions like: Can pee cure my foot fungus? Why do I cough when I put in earplugs? What is the white crescent on my nails? How does the vaccine nasal spray work? And what is the humble leech's role in modern medicine?Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/