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A former soldier just set off an incendiary device and fired an airsoft rifle right outside 26 Federal Plaza — the building that houses ICE and immigration courts. This wasn't random. Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old Army veteran and National Guardsman, showed up armed with axes, a machete, knives, fireworks, and a cart reading “ICE off our streets.” He poured flammable liquid, lit the blaze, fired pellets at the building, and told investigators he didn't care if he killed people. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating it as a potential terror attack. Four people were hurt. Security tackled him. This is where anti-ICE extremism leads when it moves beyond protests. Americans who've watched open borders, sanctuary cities, and nonstop attacks on ICE have seen this radicalization coming — and now it's here. Pat also covered: Darline Graham officially launches her U.S. Senate run Day 37 of missing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) Marco Rubio gives latest update on the Iran MOU Do we need term limits for Congress? Abdul El-Sayed calls to abolish ICE Does this change how you see the rhetoric around ICE and federal immigration enforcement? Have you noticed the difference in how these attacks get covered compared to other threats? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:22 Pat's Home Remodeling Situation Gets Worse 01:53 Jason McGowan Home Tour 09:03 Iran Wants a Land War! 11:49 Marco Rubio on Memorandum of Understanding with Iran 20:34 Radicals in the Senate Race 24:49 Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Abolish ICE 26:51 Melat Kiros on "Third-Worldification" of the U.S.A. 32:29 Fat Five 46:17 Tom Homan on the ICE Facility Arson Attack 48:14 More on the ICE Facility Arson Attack 54:08 Josh Shapiro is Not Happy with Trump's Speech 55:58 FLASHBACK: Antony Blinken on Election Inteference in 2024 58:22 Markwayne Mullin on State of Voter Rolls 1:03:40 Jonathan Cain Tells Bruce Springsteen to Shut Up 1:06:20 Jeffy was Right... Darline Graham is IN!!! 1:09:31 Ted Cruz on Mitch McConnell's Health Situation 1:15:15 Andy Beshear on Mitch McConnell's Health Situation 1:18:51 Josh Hawley on Mitch McConnell's Health Situation 1:21:05 Chuck Grassley Out in the Grass(ley) 1:22:17 Term Limit Talk 1:23:27 Mitch McConnell is Not Alive (Probably) 1:24:44 Bill Maher Compares California to Other States 1:26:25 DSA Co-Chair on "No Double-Digit Returns" 1:28:02 Adolf Hitler Talking with Kamala Harris Parody Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah, JVL, and False Flag author Will Sommer (sitting in for Tim) discuss:* Whether Laura Loomer is one of the adults in MAGA-land? I'm Ron Burgundy?* The state of the Iran War.* The ridiculous AI advertisement being run by a Ted Cruz-aligned outside group in Florida (and the whacky candidates in the ad).* The unfolding special Republican primary for Senate in South Carolina* The Michigan Senate race...and how all of the online conventional wisdom stacks up with reality.Get your tickets to Sarah's How to Eat an Elephant book tour in September!Watch, listen, and leave a comment.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Click the learn about setting up this show, ad-free, on your podcast player of choice. Or watch in the new Bulwark App—available now in the Apple and Google App stores.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:James Talarico has accepted three invitations from TV operators to engage in debate with Ken Paxton, while the Paxton camp agrees that debates "should" happen, but has not confirmed any of those dates: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/james-talarico-challenges-ken-paxton-3-televised-texas-senate-debates...Texas Senate debates have not favored challengers or underdogs in the last few cycles, as evidenced by Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred against Ted Cruz: https://www.statesman.com/news/columns/article/ken-paxton-james-talarico-texas-senate-debate-22349865.phpGovernor Abbott has bypassed Nate Schatzline for Secretary of State, appointing instead longtime aide Robert Howden - Schatzline remains as a "special advisor on elections": https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-appoints-new-secretary-of-state-ahead-of-2026-midterm-elections/...Williamson County elections officials, dominated by Republicans, have begun accusing voters of being felons and threatening to kick them off the voter rolls if they can't prove otherwise within 30 days: https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/texas-republicans-latest-attemptHouston saw a major demonstration for accountability in the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo yesterday: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-rallies-demand-justice-lorenzo-salgado-araujo...Just as the FBI has been told not to investigate public confrontations with ICE, and to allow the Department of Homeland Security to investigate itself instead: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/us/politics/fbi-ice-agents-investigations-shootings.htmlThis election year, you can support the real free press by investing in pro-democracy, pro-justice, pro-gressive storytelling. Become a monthly donor or increase your giving TODAY for our Summer Sustaining Donor Drive today, and we'll thank you with "perks for progress" - plus you'll get a shoutout on the Daily Dispatch! Our good friend Elizabeth McNair has bumped up her support! Join her and the rest of the Progress Texas family at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/summersustainers26⁠⁠⁠⁠.Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@progresstexas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progress Texas is part of the lineup at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

1. Tribute to Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator 23 years in the Senate A veteran with 33 years of Air Force service An influential figure in Republican politics A close friend and ally of Ted Cruz 2. Trump's First Impeachment Trial Debate over whether additional witnesses, particularly former National Security Adviser John Bolton, should be called. Efforts by Republican senators to prevent the trial from expanding into a lengthy investigation. Arguments that the House impeachment process was rushed and lacked due process. Discussion of a Senate vote that ultimately rejected calling additional witnesses. 3. Senate Strategy and Politics Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham explain behind-the-scenes efforts to persuade key Republican senators, especially: Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) Lamar Alexander (Tennessee) 4. Constitutional Issues Executive privilege Separation of powers The Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts 5. Criticism of Democrats House impeachment managers such as Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler Senator Elizabeth Warren The Democratic Party's impeachment strategy 6. Hunter Biden and Ukraine Hunter Biden's work with Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company Questions about conflicts of interest involving the Biden family Calls for further investigation into those matters Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the rearview mirror, the criminal and civil prosecution of the former President has only just begun. The push to impeach Trump may have failed on political lines, but he will likely not fare as well in a court of law. Thus, lawmakers and prosecutors have begun targeting the former president for his role in the January 6TH riot with a series of lawsuits that place the blame for the carnage on Trump's shoulders.For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out www.meaculpapodcast.com/merchTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 Plaintiffs in the lawsuit trying to facilitate due process for all the people trapped in CECOT have filed a bombshell court document on Judge Boasberg's docket; first responders from Mexico Are helping Texas flooding while Ted Cruz vacations in Greece; six leading medical organizations are suing RFK Jr over his vaccine limitations; the Trump administration is refusing to release the Epstein files; FEMA is ending door to door canvassing in disaster areas; a Coast Guard swimmer who rescued 165 people from flooding in Texas is speaking out; Judge Paula Xinis holds a hearing to resolve outstanding issues in the Abrego case. Dana is out and about! Guest: Adam Klasfeld All Rise News All Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Judge orders feds to testify on deportation plan "chaos" Guest: Ezra Levin Indivisible.org Ezra Levin | Indivisible @ezralevin on Bluesky Stories Justice Department review finds Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list" and died by suicide | CBS News Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice | The New York Times FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas | WIRED Firefighters from Mexico respond to Texas Hill Country flooding, marking an international response | KPRC 2 Houston Coast Guard Swimmer Who Rescued 165 from Camp Mystic amid Texas Floods Speaks Out: 'Real Heroes Were the Kids on the Ground' | People Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 10, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran strikes intensify as officials say 'technical talks' with Tehran continue WSJ: Israel shared intel with the U.S. that said it showed Iran was considering a new plan to assassinate President Trump Calls growing for an independent investigation into deadly Texas ICE shooting Graham Platner has still not formally dropped out of Maine Senate race Growing number of Republicans are joining Democrats demanding answers about the current health status of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell  Senators investigate claims that Kash Patel misused FBI funds Ted Cruz warns that James Talarico has a "real chance" to win his Senate race in Texas  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.

Christina Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren One of my “must reads” is Phil Cooke. His observations about media and leadership and lots of other topics are always short, sharp, and wise. If you're a regular listener to the podcast, you know that I've had him on the program before. Christina And today you're recommending his latest article, “When the Wheels Come Off: Why Leaders Fail in a Crisis.” Warren He says a crisis reveals a leader's true character. He advises leaders in crisis to “protect trust more than reputation.” He says, “Too many leaders try to preserve appearances. Strong leaders preserve credibility. Sometimes that means admitting mistakes publicly. The moment you stop communicating is the moment you start losing trust. Here's the hard truth: People rarely remember the crisis itself. They remember how the leader behaved. In normal seasons, leadership is strategy. In a crisis, leadership is all about character.” Christina Next up is a significant new statement from the European Evangelical Alliance. Our work here at MinistryWatch focuses mostly on the U.S. Why did you want to feature this news from the EEA? Warren Being an evangelical in Europe is a bit different than here in the United States. For one thing, evangelicals in Europe are relatively small in number. The European Evangelical Alliance claims to represent some 23 million evangelical Christians on the continent with more than 450 million people. The U.S., by comparison, has about 40 million evangelicals in a country with about 350 million people. Perhaps because European evangelicals are so much smaller in number, their aspirations for political power are more measured, you might say more modest. The EEA recently attempted, in a new document, to clarify the ‘identity and role' of evangelicals in public life. Christina And you think that American evangelicals have a lot to learn from it. Warren I do. Among other features of the document is an explicit attempt by European evangelicals to distance themselves from American evangelicals. “We oppose any political movement that undermines democratic accountability or treats any group of people as less than fully human,” the EEA says. “Evangelicals in Europe do not seek political privilege or dominance, do support a pluralistic and civil public square, do respect democratic institutions, rule of law, and human rights.” Further, they “reject coercion, manipulation, and the misuse of religion in politics.” By the way, you can read the entire statement for yourself. We have a link to it in today's show notes. Christina A new proposal by the Trump Administration caught your attention this week. Warren The federal government is considering a really bad idea. According to WORLD, “Public comment closed last Friday for a proposed Trump administration policy to combat government information leaks. The proposal would require all federal employees—in agencies ranging from the CIA to the Education Department—to sign a nondisclosure agreement.” Christina WORLD wrote a lenghy and balanced report on this topic, which we'll link to in today's show notes. But, until our listeners get a chance to read it, what else does the article say? Warren It says that “According to the Office of Personnel Management, the government-wide NDA wouldn't create new secrecy rules or increase penalties, but it would keep sensitive information secure. Violating the NDA could result in dismissal or legal penalties, the draft reads, and the agreement extends five years after federal employment ends.” Christina Free speech advocates and libertarian groups are up in arms about this proposed rule. Warren The conservative/libertarian Cato Institute has spoken out against the new rule. A coalition of roughly two dozen organizations—including journalism, transparency, and civil liberties groups—sent a joint letter arguing the rule would “silence public employees” and infringe First Amendment rights. Christina Here at MinistryWatch, we oppose non-disclosure agreements in general. Warren We do, and this one is a particularly bad idea, overbroad and a direct threat to transparency and limited government initiatives. By the way, the new proposal attracted some 30,000 comments, which you can search and read here. Christina Christianity Today's Bonnie Kristian recently did a penetrating interview with Tyler Johnson, a former pastor who now serves as chief impact officer at Come Near, the organization now responsible for He Gets Us. Warren I've never been a fan of the He Gets Us campaigns and approach, but the organizations and the philanthropists behind the campaign – including the Green Family of Hobby Lobby fame – have spent so much money in Christian media that criticism of the campaign in major Christian outlets has been muted. No one wants to derail the gravy train. That is why I give CT some credit for this interview, which asks challenging questions and does not accept cliches for answers. Christina Finally, Warren, a couple of remembrances, one of Robert Sloan, the president of Houston Baptist University, who died this week. The other is of Henry Hazlitt, who died more than 30 years ago. Warren First, Robert Sloan. I first met Robert B. Sloan at a meeting of conservative activists in 2006, right about the time he took over as president of Houston Baptist University. A few years later, I helped organize an event at HBU featuring Dr. Sloan, Marvin Olasky, and Ted Cruz. I had deep admiration for him and this news that he has died is a bit of a gut punch. He made a huge contribution to Christian higher education, and he has left many proteges who will carry on his work. That said, there are a few people I have known in my life who I think were uniquely gifted and called for their cultural moment. Chuck Colson was one. Bill Armstrong was another. Robert Sloan was one of those men. He will be missed by me and by many. You can read more about him here. Christina And Henry Hazlitt. Warren Henry Hazlitt was a journalist, syndicated columnist, and one of the big brains of the 20th century. He died on this date (July 9) in 1993. His book `Economics in One Lesson was for many years the book I would recommend to anyone who wanted to read just ONE book on economics. If you are a parent or grandparent, I recommend getting this book. It will help you explain economics to your children. Christina Any final thoughts before we go? Warren If you have not discovered our YouTube channel, check it out here. We now have nearly 200 videos there, and they have attracted tens of thousands of views. Subscribe, like, and share to spread the word about our work. I am in Albuquerque next month. If you live in the Land of Enchantment, one of my favorite states, reach out to me. I would love to share a meal or a cup of coffee with you. My email is wsmith@ministrywatch.com. We'd love to have your financial support as we approach our fiscal year end. Just go to www.ministrywatch.com/donate Christina The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, along with Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing, Karoline Leavitt's viral Gen Z gaffe, Trump Accounts, and Aaronalysis headline today's A.M. Update. The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson kicks off in Utah with surveillance footage showing Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus four times before, during, and after the shooting, while Blake Neff reports that TPUSA's Terrell Farnsworth, who faced months of harassment from the Candace Owens crowd, was actually helping prosecutors all along. Karoline Leavitt tells Jesse Watters that Gen Z has been raised with silver spoons in their mouths, and Aaron says even with the out-of-context caveat that is a let-them-eat-cake moment the White House cannot afford. Trump rings the NYSE and Nasdaq opening bells from the Oval Office to mark the live launch of Trump Accounts, joined by Ted Cruz, Scott Bessent, and Michael and Susan Dell whose $6.25 billion pledge seeds $250 accounts for up to 25 million children under 10, and Aaron calls it a potential test run for eventually replacing Social Security.

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:In thanking Donald Trump for interfering with FIFA in a USMNT red card, Ted Cruz jinxed the team into an embarrassing defeat in the World Cup: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-sen-cruz-thanks-trump-for-getting-rid-of-folarin-baloguns-world-cup-red-cardGovernor Greg Abbott's reversal on data centers is nothing but talk, should he fail to call a special session to stop their spread across Texas: https://www.chron.com/news/article/data-center-greg-abbott-legislature-22333815.php..."Batch Zero" is the codename for a huge wave of data centers, all fast-tracked through approval as a group - and by the 2027 session, they'll be grandfathered in: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/power-switch/2026/07/06/why-texas-lawmakers-cant-keep-up-with-data-centers-00987738Patriot Front - the masked gang of matched khakis marching through D.C. on the Fourth of July - were founded and are based in Texas: https://www.statesman.com/news/article/patriot-front-texas-group-22334164.php...They originated after a splinter neo-Nazi group underwent an internal coup after the 2017 Charlottesville uprising: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/white-supremacist-group-from-texas-marched-on-washington-d-c-during-july-fourth-holiday/...The Southern Poverty Law Center says Patriot Front's mission is the formation of a white ethnostate in the United States: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/patriot-front-in-washington-dc-july-4-white-nationalist/287-f33ffe9e-d664-4d4e-ba4d-d7b394825639With the run of Alisa Simmons for County Judge, Tarrant County has become the epicenter of the political struggle of 2026 in Texas: https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/how-important-is-tarrant-county-in-6ebCheck out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@progresstexas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progress Texas has expanded into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and to our Spanish expansion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

On today's episode, we discuss a wide-ranging Legal Tuesday breakdown that opens with PJ's Coffee chatter before diving into updates on Tesla and a busy “stack of stuff” filled with current legal and political stories. The hosts explore a major “birthright” citizenship case, weaving in commentary on Ted Cruz, recent Supreme Court decisions, and what those rulings could mean for constitutional interpretation going forward. They also examine election law maneuvering, including how party rules and primary structures can shape candidate replacement strategies and the balance of power in Congress. Later in the episode, the conversation turns to the health and political legacy of Mitch McConnell, with speculation about his condition, his wife's activities in China, and broader concerns about foreign influence and insider ties. Throughout the discussion, the Fearsome Foursome use humor, analogies, and historical references to make complex legal issues more accessible while still sounding the alarm about transparency and accountability in American politics. Don't miss it!

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/5/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7a4j7o","div":"rumble_v7a4j7o"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): Israel To Begin Moving Palestinians To Concentration Camps & The US Government Fire Sale (21) The Last American Vagabond on X: "It Is Time For A New Revolution - July 4th https://t.co/fzB5yDbViu #July4th https://t.co/V1cxM2jVE4" / X National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say | PBS News (6) Jason Bassler on X: "What better way to celebrate the 4th of July?!

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National Sports Writer of the Year from Yahoo Sports College Football The new bill ... no support from SEC and Big 10 Agent registry-Transfer Limits- Salary Cap-Private Right of Action Minimizes Anti-Trust Exemtion and Pre-empts state law ... but not enough Title 1 is Anti-Trust Title 2 is pooling FBS TV rights and anti-expansion rule (1/3-1/2 of schools revenue) Ted Cruz believes he does not need the Power 2 to pass the bill... NCAA is supportive of bill ... a lifeline for Charlie Baker and Tim Buckley Role of TV & ND The employment test- 9 questions ... collective bargaining Lane Kiffen Rule $22 million cap but use 3rd party, multi-media rights partners to re-direct revenue to the athletes (not counted in the cap) Avg Spend in Power 2 is $40-60 Million- the new bill prohibits the extra spend from 3rd party and will be rejected by the college sports commission Will next step be to raise the cap and lump in 3rd party groups ... luxury tax looming Can a school brand contracted with the school and the athlete vs brand not contracted with school (i.e NIKE and Oregon)

It is with no joy that Stacie reports on the public corruption catastrophe that is one Ken Paxton, current attorney general of Texas and possibly the next Senator from the Lone Star State. On the other hand, are there two people in the world who deserve each other more than Ken Paxton and Ted Cruz? We don't think so. At least Ken's wife finally bought a couple of vowels and got o-u-t. Sponsors Make your summer wardrobe feel easier! Go to quince.com/trashy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the influence of megadonor Cody Campbell and U.S. Ted Cruz's proposed fix.

It's Fun Day Monday on The Majority Report On today's program: ABC's Jonathan Karl tells Mayor Zohran Mamdani that the Republicans will make him the face of the Democratic party to which Mamdani responds with, "let them". The mayor then lists all of the accomplishments of his administration - a list that would be impressive for an entire term, let alone in just under 7 months in office. Jen Psaki asks Rep. AOC to respond to Sen. Elissa Slotkin's call for the need for change in Democratic leadership. Cortez says that if elected officials are going to call for change, then they need to elaborate on what kind of change they're talking about. Do you want the party to be abashedly working class or do you want to deepen the ties between he parties and its corporate donors. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson holds a press conference where he reads the platform of the Democratic Socialists of America. Speaker Johnson fails at fear mongering as the platform sounds reasonable and includes some ideas that even conservatives would agree with. We are joined by Sufia Khalid, deputy director of the National Security Criminal Defense Center at the Muslim Legal Fund of America and an attorney for one of the Prairieland Nine—a group of anti-ICE protesters in Texas who were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in prison after federal prosecutors accused them of being an "antifa terror cell." Chris Geidner, journalist and publisher of the Law Dork newsletter, joins the program to discuss the past week's Supreme Court rulings. In the Fun Half: If one throws a Great American 250 State Fair in the Mall of DC but no one is around to see it, did it really happen? Fox News says that thousands of people are participating but unfortunately the camera shows that there aren't even hundreds of people at the fair. Meanwhile down the street from the fair at the reflecting pool the National Guard is patrolling for loiters as a recorded announcement warns people to keep it moving. Rep. Thomas Massie is stopped on the street by a Fox digital reporter and asked about some of his scandals to which Massie responds by calling the reporter gay. Senator Ted Cruz says that antisemitism is a gateway drug to anticapitalism. Renowned idiot Dave Smith blames the Iran war's historic unpopularity for the rise in socialism. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. 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/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. SUNSET LAKE CBD:  Use the coupon code FS26 to save 25% on all full-spectrum CBD Gummies at SunsetLakeCBD.com. The sale ends June 27th at midnight Eastern time Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey 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.  

Tucker Carlson has had a high‑profile, combative few days, marked by a formal break with the Republican Party, sharp criticism of Donald Trump over the Iran war, and a series of headline‑grabbing interviews that are reshaping conversations on the right. According to CNN Politics, Carlson recently told a podcast audience there is “no chance” he will support the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections, calling the GOP immoral and accusing it of putting Israel's interests ahead of those of American citizens. On the Can't Be Censored podcast, highlighted by Firstpost, he framed his decision as walking away entirely rather than switching to Democrats, arguing that he cannot vote for leaders who, in his view, are loyal to a foreign country over the United States. That break with the GOP is tied directly to his escalating criticism of Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war. Sky News reports that in a lengthy sit‑down with Yalda Hakim, Carlson said the Iran conflict marks “the end” of Trump as a serious political force and declared that the MAGA movement has “no future.” In that interview, he revealed he has not spoken to Trump since the war began and portrayed the conflict as a strategic defeat for the United States, warning that it will fracture the coalition that brought Trump back to power. Forbes adds that Carlson has been arguing Trump has finally realized Israel is the “biggest threat” to his administration, sharpening his critique of the broader pro‑Israel establishment in Washington. Carlson's media presence has been intense around these themes. Sky News has aired multiple clips from his interview, including a moment where he apologizes for having been “super mean” to the UK and says Britons “don't deserve it,” a tonal shift that has drawn attention given his longstanding attacks on British elites. Another Sky segment shows him walking back his post‑9/11 claims that Islam itself was “the problem,” saying he had believed “lies” at the time and now sees the issue differently, a rare admission of error that has generated both praise and skepticism among commentators. These moves are feeding a larger debate about Carlson's influence. The Jewish Chronicle notes that Senator Ted Cruz recently called him “the most dangerous demagogue in America,” citing his massive following, Russia‑friendly rhetoric, and promotion of conspiracy theories. At the same time, conservative outlets have treated his break with the GOP and his assessment of Trump's Iran policy as evidence of a deeper realignment on the right, with some MAGA figures echoing Trump's claim that Carlson has “lost his way,” while others see him as articulating a growing grassroots frustration with Republican foreign policy. Professionally, Carlson continues to push content through his own platforms, including The Tucker Carlson Show and his YouTube channel, where recent episodes feature long‑form interviews on Iran, Israel, and the internal rifts in the conservative movement. Clips from his Sky News appearance and social media reels have kept him at the center of political media discussion, even as he distances himself from the party he helped energize for decades. Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast, and don't forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker break down the biggest changes happening across college sports — and what they could mean for Alabama Football, Kalen DeBoer, recruiting, NIL, and the future of college athletics. The guys discuss the NCAA's new “five-for-five” eligibility rule, why Jake Coker believes the old redshirt system was outdated, and how modern college athletes are entering programs more prepared than ever. They also react to NCAA reform allowing transitioning FCS programs immediate postseason eligibility, including possible bowl and College Football Playoff access. The conversation then turns to the Protect College Sports Act, federal NIL legislation backed by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, Nick Saban's continued influence as one of the leading voices in college football, and how revenue sharing could help Alabama stay competitive against programs like Ohio State and Texas. Plus, Mick and Jake dive into Alabama's recruiting strategy under Kalen DeBoer, the balance between five-star high school talent and transfer portal experience, how coaching connections impact portal recruiting, and what Alabama must do to keep landing elite players. Also on the show:MLB Draft changes that could impact college baseball, Alabama Baseball's recent World Series run, Pearl River Resort, Patriot Roofing, mosquito swarms, cicadas at the ballpark, and recent guests including Richard Karn, Greg Valentine, and Reggie Smith. Subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama Football, SEC Football, college sports, and Last Call with Jake Coker. Don't forget to like the video, leave a comment, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #AlabamaFootball #JakeCoker #LastCall #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #NickSaban #NIL #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Republican candidate running for New York Governor promises the state will no longer be a sancturary state and a middle class tax cut / Rahm Emmanuel says it's important for Democrats to appeal to independants / Polling on Democratic socialists / Senator Ted Cruz has some thoughts on today's Democrats / The U.S. Census Bureau says the south has seen a population boom from 2020 to 2025 as other U.S. regions slow / The hypocrisy of Democrats when it comes to missing immigrant children / Seattle's sky-high minimum wage is a disasater for food delivery drivers. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The establishment is in absolute chaos, and we are blowing the lid off their entire playbook!

Socialist Primary Wins, Pro-Israel Litmus Tests, and Trump's Housing Bill Standoff Dan Griffin and Corey Walsh discuss Democratic socialist primary wins in New York and argue the “pearl clutching” is overblown but signals a crack in the neoliberal order, contrasting it with GOP “corporate socialism,” including Trump-era government stakes in companies like Intel and US Steel. They criticize claims that being anti-Israel is anti-American, highlighting clips of John Fetterman and Ted Cruz linking antisemitism to anti-capitalism and “Islamists and communists,” and argue overuse of antisemitism accusations dulls public attention to real hate. They cover Trump refusing to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill until the SAVE Act advances, citing a Harry Enten segment on soaring affordability concerns. They urge viewers to call Congress about Thomas Massie's amendments to cut $3.3B in Israel funding and oppose US-Israel defense tech ties, and briefly address severe sentences in a Texas ICE-facility attack case involving Daniel Sanchez Estrada. 00:00 Show Intro Banter 01:50 Socialists Win Primaries 07:03 Corporate Socialism Examples 09:18 Middle Class Squeezed 10:54 Norway Fund Comparison 13:45 Neolibs Panic in Michigan 15:56 McMorrow Smear Clip 21:40 Money and AIPAC Angle 24:04 Taxes Printing and Inflation 26:53 Right Wing Talking Points 29:46 Fetterman Anti Israel Rant 34:20 Ted Cruz Green Red Alliance 38:32 Real vs Weaponized Antisemitism 41:22 Weaponizing Antisemitism Claims 43:13 GOP Populists vs Party Machine 45:19 Trump Stalls Housing Bill 47:28 Voter ID and Fraud Reality Check 52:16 Ballot Harvesting and Voting Holiday 54:40 Affordability Data and GOP Strategy 01:00:16 Massie Moves to Defund Israel 01:05:11 Estrada Case and Terror Charges 01:11:30 Pardons and Political Retaliation 01:14:24 Mark Levin Impression Comedy 01:18:28 Sign Off and Where to Listen

Dan talks about Ted Cruz's claim that "Tucker Carlson is the most dangerous demagogue in America", and Joan brings some fun clips to react to | aired on Friday, June 26th, 2026 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis Produced by Samuel RutherfordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ghost opens episode 116 with Trump's latest gaggle confirming the Hormuz naval blockade is history, US farmers are getting paid to feed Iran, and critics like Ted Cruz need to be "educated" on the deal's terms. The IAEA inspections dispute gets the full treatment: Ghost breaks down how Iran only denied inspecting its bombed facilities, not all facilities, and why the media is deliberately misrepresenting the gap. Pakistan PM Sharif and Iran's president both confirm ballistic missiles were never on the table, period. Ghost then turns to the Jerusalem News Syndicate summit, walking through Mark Levin's unhinged speech, Netanyahu's "kill them first" Talmud citation calling the diaspora to fight back, and Naftali Bennett's bombshell admission that he was smuggling tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran to support a regime change operation. Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister declares the new enemy axis is Turkey, Syria, and Qatar, which are precisely Trump's three closest Middle East allies. Keir Starmer's resignation gets Ghost's theory that European elites pushed him out for being too cooperative with Trump. The episode closes with Colombia's razor-thin election of Trump-endorsed "El Tigre," his background as Alex Saab's lawyer, and Gustavo Petro's accusation that Israel hacked Colombian election servers.

David Waldman shakes out some stories to clear the way for tomorrow's primary news. Donald K. Trump draws a strict line on pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. A strict line around himself. Donald might have a fat friend or two that take weight loss drugs, but everyone knows that he wouldn't be that one 79-year-old man Eli Lilly gave compassionate use access for a still unapproved weight loss drug. Trump is in better shape than any president, ever. Just look at him. 22 medical specialists – Twenty-two! – can't be wrong. A judge quashed subpoenas aimed at harassing Tim Walz, Keith Ellison, Jacob Frey and Kaohly Her in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Trump squashed an investigation into his clemency grant to a convicted fraudster. Trump's SAVE voter surveillance and harassment program has been deemed illegal. Sometimes you just have to force-feed Trump his tacos. Over at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, the Donald F. Trump memorial tarpaulin of shame is still on display. Motions are being filed to remove it, even though it isn't really hiding anything. Peter Thiel secret society members Corey Booker, Ted Cruz, Elon Musk and others have been revealed. Some societies aren't as secret. Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are not yet on the same team.

Dean Karayanis, former Rush Limbaugh staffer and New York Sun columnist, steps in for Monday's edition of the Derek Hunter Podcast to dissect a wild week in political media, cutting through the mainstream talking points to examine what the political establishment is trying to hide. In this episode, Dean breaks down: Rahm Emanuel & The Democratic Culture War: A look at Emanuel's viral clip warning Democrats that focusing on advocacy over classroom excellence has driven reading and math scores to a 30-year low. Dean analyzes the shifting politics around Title IX and why both parties are switching scripts. The Socialization of the Left: With polling data showing two-thirds of Democrats view socialism favorably over capitalism, Dean tackles Bernie Sanders' radical agenda, Doug Schoen's warnings about far-left takeovers, and how the media scrubs the brand with the word "democratic." Oregon's Drug Policy Pivot: Dissecting the celebrated 40% drop in Oregon overdose deaths under Governor Kotek, revealing how the victory lap hides a quiet backtrack from disastrous full decriminalization. Media Absurdity in Oakland: Highlighting a local news report framing a drop in car break-ins as a "mixed outcome" because auto glass repair shops are losing money. The Trump-Iran MOU: Analyzing the unfolding strategy behind Donald Trump's proposed Iran agreement. Dean breaks down the DC reactions from J.D. Vance, Ted Cruz, and Bernie Moreno, contrasting Washington's lens with Trump's real estate-style negotiation tactics. An AI Parody: Dean shares a custom AI bit of Donald Trump reacting to the passing of ALF actress Anne Schedeen, who played the mother on the sitcom. Hypocrisy on Juneteenth: New York's leftist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, criticizes America by marking Juneteenth. Because his goal is to trash America's present by using the past, he chooses not to mention that it's the day Republicans forced Democrats to free their slaves at the point of the gun — and the fact that his native Uganda, where the mayor owns a 2-acre plantation house — is home to 190,00 slaves that the rich, privileged Mamdani says not a word about ever.

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 Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the fallout from the Iran Peace Memo as the Strait of Hormuz officially comes under Iranian control, with global shipping now required to register with Tehran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority. Iran's economy is roaring back with oil sales, frozen funds, and a soaring stock market, even as Senate Republicans like Roger Wicker and Ted Cruz blast the deal as a giveaway to a regime that cannot be trusted. Bryan lays out six concrete reasons why a renewed war with Iran this fall is unlikely no matter what the White House threatens, and breaks down growing tension between Washington and Israel as JD Vance pressures Jerusalem to fall in line with the new agreement. Plus, the LA City Council moves to let illegal immigrants vote in local elections, Trump ramps up denaturalization efforts, Luigi Mangione's defense team drops its insanity plea, GOP populists like Josh Hawley and Ron DeSantis push back on the party's embrace of Big Tech and AI, a major rare earth mining investment lands at home, and a warning that coffee prices may be headed up thanks to bad weather in Brazil. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran Peace Memo, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf Strait Authority, IRGC, Roger Wicker, Ted Cruz, JD Vance, Israel Lebanon, Netanyahu, Ahmed al-Sharaa, LA City Council illegal immigrant voting, denaturalization, Luigi Mangione, Josh Hawley, Ron DeSantis, Big Tech AI regulation, Roy Singham, rare earth minerals, Energy Fuels, small modular nuclear reactors, coffee prices Brazil

Chuck reacts to the college sports bill making it out of committee in DC. Chuck and Heath discuss why the bill is perceived as heavily driven by Texas Tech's interests. Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville in Louisville assesses the latest with the Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Here's hoping you have a chance to recharge for the resistance tomorrow, on Juneteenth - it's important for all of us to understand the history behind the holiday: https://www.history.com/articles/juneteenth-emancipation-proclamation-texasLocal officials in Presidio have sued the Trump adminstration over border construction plans they say will compromise essential flood control infrastructure in their community: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/17/texas-border-wall-presidio-county-lawsuit-big-bend/Senator Ted Cruz is on the guest list of a secret society co-founded by Peter Thiel focusing on "Navigating WWIII", "Battlefield Technologies", and "How's Your Sex Life" - while also providing an elite matchmaking service: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/new-report-outs-ted-cruz-as-member-of-peter-thiel-led-secret-society/Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at UT Austin recently on his book calling for Republicans to resist Trumpian populism - but couldn't bring himself to recommending against voting for Ken Paxton: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/pence-says-gop-needs-to-rediscover-its-conscience/Progress Texas is the official media partner of the 2026 Texas Democraic Convention in Corpus Christi: https://www.texasdemocraticconvention.com...And, we're co-hosting a warmup happy hour on Thursday June 25 at The Goldfish with the Texas Progressive Caucus: ⁠https://www.texasprogressivecaucus.org/2026_convention_happy_hour⁠We're hosting a live podcast taping on the environmental issues facing Texas this election year with the Northeast Travis County Democrats on Saturday June 20 at 12 noon at La Palapa in northeast Austin: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RgQFygbpY/⁠Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and to our Spanish expansion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

1. Georgia Election Discussion: Focuses on the Republican primary for Georgia governor. Ted Cruz discusses his endorsement of Rick Jackson over Burt Jones. Jackson is portrayed as: A self-made billionaire businessman From a disadvantaged background (foster care, poverty) A philanthropist supporting foster children and religious causes Election Outcome: Jackson wins the primary with about 52.6% vs. 47.4%. Political Interpretation: The win is: A victory for conservative values Strategically important for: Keeping Georgia politically “red” Influencing the U.S. Senate race Cruz emphasizes: Late endorsements as a political strategy Candidate electability alongside ideology 2. Iran Deal Discussion: Lack of transparency: Cruz states that even members of Congress do not yet know the details Reports (unconfirmed) that Iran could receive up to $300 billion: Strongly criticized as dangerous if true Iran described as: A hostile regime A sponsor of terrorism A long-term threat to the U.S. and Israel Comparison to Past Policy: Contrast with the Obama-era nuclear deal (JCPOA): Framed as weak and enabling Iran Defense of Trump-era actions: Claims of extensive military damage inflicted on Iran Portrayed as reducing Iran’s capabilities significantly Internal U.S. Politics: Suggests divisions within the administration over policy toward Iran. Emphasizes a “wait-and-see” stance until details are confirmed. Discusses a close Senate vote on Iran-related military authority. Highlights Senator John Fetterman (D): Praised for occasionally breaking with his party Presented as an example of bipartisan independence Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the FBI thwarting a drone and sniper attack at the UFC White House event, with five people arrested from Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talking about Vice President J.D. Vance appearing on The View. Tony also talks about a B-52 bomber crashing shortly after takeoff, killing all 8 onboard. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Vice President Vance speaking on the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Tony also talks about how Israel doesn’t know the terms of the peace deal. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about endorsements from Ted Cruz. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about the MLB issuing warnings to three San Francisco Giants pitchers for writing Bible verses on their pride night caps. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Vice President J.D. Vance appearing on The View as he spoke on sex trafficking and illegal immigration from the Biden administration. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: John Thune seeking FISA renewal without the Save Act, Democrat midterm lead shrinking, and McDonald’s bringing back the fried apple pie for America 250. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the memorandum of understanding not being released until Friday or Saturday. Tony also talks more about the FBI thwarting a drone and sniper attack at the UFC White House event. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about wealth extracting socialists. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony is joined with Carl Higbie, host of Carl Higbie Frontline on Newsmax, to talk about what could come from the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about what could come from the pace deal between the U.S. and Iran while Vice President J.D. Vance makes his media rounds. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the FBI thwarting a drone and sniper attack at the UFC White House event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the FBI thwarting a drone and sniper attack at the UFC White House event, with five people arrested from Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talking about Vice President J.D. Vance appearing on The View. Tony also talks about a B-52 bomber crashing shortly after takeoff, killing all 8 onboard. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Vice President Vance speaking on the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Tony also talks about how Israel doesn’t know the terms of the peace deal. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about endorsements from Ted Cruz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Ted Cruz joins The Morning XTRA to explain why he's backing Rick Jackson for Georgia governor and why he believes the race could shape the future of both Georgia and the U.S. Senate. Cruz discusses Donald Trump Jr.'s comments on the race, the importance of defeating Sen. John Ossoff, and why he says Jackson's life story embodies the American Dream. Plus, his take on Elon Musk, free enterprise, and the battle for Georgia's political future. Watch The Morning Xtra every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Tug’s College and Military Time Burt Jones joins the show Now you’ve heard from both sides, it’s time to vote Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! The 8 o'clock hour is brought to you by Central Heating & Air, your Atlanta Carrier Experts. 770-GET-HEAT, Centralheat.com First thing to know: You can thank two guys for the free speech we have today Ted Cruz joins the show Recapping the conversation with Ted Cruz Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the most interesting conversations I've had on this show are the ones where I'm actually talking to a peer — someone who's been doing this work at the same time I have, in the same city, navigating the same chaos.That's this episode.Deirdre Walsh has been covering Capitol Hill since 2006 — CNN first, then NPR, now NOTUS, where she's helping lead a newsroom that is genuinely doing something different. I've known Deirdre for years, and this is one of those conversations where I kept thinking: more people should hear this.We got into a lot of things. How being a parent changed the stories she pitched — when Congress was debating a social media bill and she was simultaneously fighting her teenager about Discord, she knew that story from the inside in a way no briefing book could give her. The camaraderie of the Capitol Hill press corps — the informal COVID pool, the shared files, the reporter-to-reporter trust that outsiders almost never see. The shrinking number of members she can trust not to spin her, and why that matters more than it might seem.And a few things that surprised even me. There is a pickleball court on the fifth floor of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Ted Cruz plays basketball there. Kirsten Gillibrand plays tennis. The Pickleball Caucus has converted it twice a week. I did not know this.But the story I keep thinking about is the STOCK Act loophole she cracked in 2012. She covered the bill for months. A source offhandedly mentioned that the House and Senate were interpreting the rules differently. She started pulling on that thread with her colleague Dana Bash. What they found: one chamber's interpretation let congressional spouses trade on insider knowledge without ever having to disclose it. They reported it. Congress closed the loophole a few days later. “You always dream of making Congress react to your reporting,” she said. That's the dream and she lived it.The advice she carries from her first job — watching Judy Woodruff prepare — is simple: do the work you can control. Be ready. Then adjust.That one lands. Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:00] The Trump-Netanyahu 'Steamrolled' Call Was Theater — the Same Two Guys Are Merging Their Militaries in the NDAA Knight: Trump planted the leak. Axios repeated 'steamrolled' exactly as intended; neither man pushed back, and the NDAA military merger proves neither pushes back on anything that matters. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:00] Trump's 250-Foot Arch Copies the Arc de Triomphe — Built by Bonaparte to Flatter Himself After His First Victory Knight: grandiose neoclassical architecture as propaganda and intimidation is the hallmark of tyrants — Obama's style is Stalinist, Trump's is Hitlerian. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:36:00] Trump Painted the Reflecting Pool Bright Blue — Destroying Its Purpose and Proving He Doesn't Read the Instructions A reflecting pool needs a dark base to mirror what is above it — Trump made it bright blue, creating confusion instead of reflection, exactly what he does with the constitution. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Tony Arterburn: Since 1980 There Is 56 Times More Currency on Earth — the Real Purchasing Power Loss Is Far Worse Than Stated Arterburn: official inflation assumes static purchasing power but money supply expansion destroys it — the true price is currency creation, never factored in. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:00:00] Central Banks Bought 17 Tons Net of Gold in April — Even as India Liquidated $12 Billion to Cover Iran War Energy Costs Arterburn: even amid forced selloffs to cover energy shortfalls, net central bank gold buying continues — this environment is completely different from anything seen before. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:08:00] Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence: Trump Is Importing Stalinist AI Weaponization Into the Intelligence Agencies Pulte used AI to ferret out dirt on Trump's enemies; Trump loved it so much he made him DNI — Knight: that screams where he wants to take domestic spying. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:30:00] Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs Will Patrol the World Cup — Government Says They're Not Doing Facial Recognition, Just Looking for Bombs Knight: they're deploying novelty to move the Overton window — Black Mirror's 'Metalhead' predicted this, but that robot didn't dance. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:45:00] Ted Cruz and Mike Johnson Condemn the One Republican Who Pushed Back on Pride Month — the GOP Has Fully Capitulated When a Tennessee staffer tweeted that homosexuality has no place in America, Cruz, Johnson, and George Santos attacked him — Knight: they demand celebration, not tolerance. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:55:00] James Talarico's Pastor Had His Congregation Shout 'Villain' and 'Homophobic Jerk' at the Apostle Paul Pastor Jim Rigby at St. Andrews Presbyterian in Austin: a Lutheran church in his orbit opened prayer calling God 'drag queen and trans man' — Talarico calls Rigby the biggest influence on his life. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:05:00] Sesame Street Runs Pride Month Content for Children — Knight: There's a Huge Difference Between Tolerating and Celebrating Knight: they don't demand tolerance — they demand celebration of rebellion against God, and they call themselves inclusive while excluding anyone who holds a Bible. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Sen. Ted Cruz joined Jake Sherman to unpack the Protect College Sports Act — what it means for student athletes, schools and more. Plus: A deep dive into Texas politics. Stick around: Texas Tribune's DC Correspondent Gabby Birenbaum and our own Policy Reporter Samantha Handler keep the conversation going with That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:00] The Trump-Netanyahu 'Steamrolled' Call Was Theater — the Same Two Guys Are Merging Their Militaries in the NDAA Knight: Trump planted the leak. Axios repeated 'steamrolled' exactly as intended; neither man pushed back, and the NDAA military merger proves neither pushes back on anything that matters. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:00] Trump's 250-Foot Arch Copies the Arc de Triomphe — Built by Bonaparte to Flatter Himself After His First Victory Knight: grandiose neoclassical architecture as propaganda and intimidation is the hallmark of tyrants — Obama's style is Stalinist, Trump's is Hitlerian. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:36:00] Trump Painted the Reflecting Pool Bright Blue — Destroying Its Purpose and Proving He Doesn't Read the Instructions A reflecting pool needs a dark base to mirror what is above it — Trump made it bright blue, creating confusion instead of reflection, exactly what he does with the constitution. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Tony Arterburn: Since 1980 There Is 56 Times More Currency on Earth — the Real Purchasing Power Loss Is Far Worse Than Stated Arterburn: official inflation assumes static purchasing power but money supply expansion destroys it — the true price is currency creation, never factored in. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:00:00] Central Banks Bought 17 Tons Net of Gold in April — Even as India Liquidated $12 Billion to Cover Iran War Energy Costs Arterburn: even amid forced selloffs to cover energy shortfalls, net central bank gold buying continues — this environment is completely different from anything seen before. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:08:00] Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence: Trump Is Importing Stalinist AI Weaponization Into the Intelligence Agencies Pulte used AI to ferret out dirt on Trump's enemies; Trump loved it so much he made him DNI — Knight: that screams where he wants to take domestic spying. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:30:00] Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs Will Patrol the World Cup — Government Says They're Not Doing Facial Recognition, Just Looking for Bombs Knight: they're deploying novelty to move the Overton window — Black Mirror's 'Metalhead' predicted this, but that robot didn't dance. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:45:00] Ted Cruz and Mike Johnson Condemn the One Republican Who Pushed Back on Pride Month — the GOP Has Fully Capitulated When a Tennessee staffer tweeted that homosexuality has no place in America, Cruz, Johnson, and George Santos attacked him — Knight: they demand celebration, not tolerance. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:55:00] James Talarico's Pastor Had His Congregation Shout 'Villain' and 'Homophobic Jerk' at the Apostle Paul Pastor Jim Rigby at St. Andrews Presbyterian in Austin: a Lutheran church in his orbit opened prayer calling God 'drag queen and trans man' — Talarico calls Rigby the biggest influence on his life. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:05:00] Sesame Street Runs Pride Month Content for Children — Knight: There's a Huge Difference Between Tolerating and Celebrating Knight: they don't demand tolerance — they demand celebration of rebellion against God, and they call themselves inclusive while excluding anyone who holds a Bible. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel cover a packed week in sports and beyond. The guys begin by honoring the victims of the tragic Muscatine murders before diving into the latest developments on Capitol Hill as college sports leaders, conference commissioners, and lawmakers continue debating the future of college athletics. They discuss the possibility of a college football super league, the ongoing NIL and revenue-sharing battle, and what it could mean for programs like Iowa and Iowa State.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about California Governor Gavin Newsom being unaware that his plan to tax 100% of the money that any California residents get from Donlad Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund is clearly illegal; CNN's Kaitlan Collins being stunned by the huge amounts of money that Zohran Mamdani expects to collect from NYC taxpayers to fund his massive expansion of public housing and affordable housing; Elizabeth Warren revealing the insane details of her plan to massively tax AI companies and wealthy tech execs to fund her plans for universal healthcare and free college; Amazon's Jeff Bezos telling CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin why most Ai critics are wrong and that we may end up having even more jobs and a scarcity of human labor; "Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary revealing for the first time the elaborate network of Chinese funded groups responsible for attacks on his proposed Utah data center and how it connects to Neville Roy Singham and the Party for Socialism and Liberation; Elon Musk telling Ted Cruz what is at stake with the Ai race and how Taiwan could decide if China or the United States wins the war over Ai chips; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events 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: Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response causing the achy, soreness, stiffness, and discomfort from daily living that keeps you from doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $19.95.  Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call 1(866) 685-6604  for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave

NBA playoffs recap, feat. The Washington WizardsLane Kiffin Was Right (weird!)Kirby says the quiet part (whoops!)Ted Cruz egg discourse returns (sorry!)Georgia mercenary loreDangerous toys of the twentieth centuryBison breeding detourJaxson Dart conspiracy theory debunked (by replacing it with another, better conspiracy theory) (that's not real either)We're all getting really into crying, join usThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Wes HuntDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Good news on the environment, the public option, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Citizens United! Donald returns to Walter Reed for yet another non-annual annual physical. Donald's remarks at Arlington were a train wreck. CNN expert questions Donald's constant sleeping in public. Donald's record of doctor visits over the last year. The non-ceasefire continues to be a non-ceasefire. Iran threatens retaliation. The Iran War is a tax on MAGA. Iran knows when the midterms will be held. Newsmax, Tomi Lahren, and Ted Cruz challenge the regime on Iran non-ceasefire. Court of appeals rejects Alabama's racist map. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Seth Adam, Keturah Allgood, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, HOLIDAY 5-25-2026.1623 PERSIA.On Memorial Day 2026, the United States and Iran find themselves in a strategic quagmire as they play down hopes for an imminent breakthrough to end their conflict. While diplomats have reportedly settled the "easy" 99% of the issues, the core conflict that led to the war remains unresolved. This pattern follows a historical diplomatic tendency where the fundamental cause of a war is deferred, leaving the "one issue that brought us here" untouched.Iran currently holds the primary leverage in negotiations due to its demonstrated control over the Strait of Hormuz. By closing this vital waterway, Iran has inflicted intense pressure on the global economy, causing U.S. petrol prices to soar and President Trump's approval ratings to plummet. Consequently, the U.S. appears poised to accept a deal that leaves Iran in a stronger position than it was before the war began. The emerging agreement would see Iran reopen the Strait without a toll in exchange for phased sanctions relief and the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets. However, the critical issue of Iran's nuclear program—specifically its refusal to concede the right to enrich or reprocess uranium—is being pushed into future negotiations.This situation has drawn fierce criticism from hawkish legislators and the Israeli government. Senator Ted Cruz labeled the deal a "disastrous mistake" that leaves Iran capable of developing nuclear weapons while maintaining effective control over the Strait. Senator Roger Wicker added that the deal is "not worth the paper it is written on," arguing that the U.S. should instead finish the destruction of Iran's conventional military. However, military experts note that reopening the Strait by force would likely require ground troops and heavy American casualties.For Israel, the outcome is particularly grim. Prime Minister Netanyahu originally sold the war as a path to regime change; instead, the conflict is ending with the Iranian regime more confident, hardline, and financially replenished. Observers note that Iran has achieved a strategic victory deeper than any military achievement by surviving the "best punch" from the U.S. and Israel while proving it can hold the world's energy supply hostage.The sources draw a parallel between this stalemate and the Korean War, suggesting the region may face a long-term, unresolved "DMZ" state that lasts for decades. Ironically, the source points out that the Iranian nuclear program originated with the Eisenhower administration's "Atoms for Peace" program, which provided the first reactor used for training.Looking forward, the Strait of Hormuz will be the lasting legacy of the Trump administration, representing a loss of American authority in the region. While there are discussions about building pipelines to bypass the Persian Gulf, Iran is expected to use that time to rebuild its military and proxy networks. Despite the geopolitical tension, markets find some encouragement in the lack of active war fighting, as the global economy pivots toward a rebuilding phase centered on Artificial Intelligence. Nevertheless, the fundamental quagmire remains: a nuclear-capable Iran effectively controlling the exit from the Persian Gulf.

Mazie Hirono just got OWNED trying to silence Ted Cruz — you need to see this! In this explosive Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on redistricting and voting rights, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivers a powerful takedown of the Democrats' long history of racial discrimination and their current obsession with race-based gerrymandering. Then Hawaii Democrat Mazie Hirono interrupts him in frustration, telling Cruz to "stop lecturing" the committee. Cruz masterfully exposes how the modern Democratic Party continues pushing racial preferences while claiming the moral high ground. This heated exchange highlights everything wrong with leftist identity politics and leftists' refusal to embrace a colorblind Constitution. We also cover:  Rep. Coleman on eliminating Trump. Anomalies in the Massie election.  Zohran Mamdani on Ken Griffin.  Jeff Bezos on taxes.  Republicans are fighting for fair maps and equal treatment under the law, while Democrats desperately cling to racial division to maintain power. This is why we need strong conservative voices like Ted Cruz holding the line in the Senate. What do you think — was Hirono out of line? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Should Republicans push harder against these race-based tactics?

1. Spirit Airlines Bailout Debate A proposed U.S. government bailout of Spirit Airlines ($500 million for ~90% ownership) was considered but ultimately rejected. Government should not own or run private companies. Bailouts are seen as wasteful and ineffective (compared to “burning money” metaphor). Argument that free-market capitalism is more effective than government control. 2. Impact of Spirit Airlines Collapse Emphasis on human consequences, especially job losses. A retired pilot missed his final flight due to shutdown. Received a symbolic sendoff from Southwest Airlines—highlighting solidarity and empathy within the industry. Displaced workers may find jobs elsewhere, but hardship remains. 3. Tucker Carlson He spreads misinformation and makes controversial or extreme statements. Allegations that he: Attacks political figures (especially Ted Cruz). Promotes or normalizes extremist views. Makes contradictory or false claims in interviews. His credibility and audience influence are declining. Heated exchange regarding: Claims of violence and moral responsibility by public officials. Comparisons involving extremism (Nazism, Holocaust references). Sympathizes with authoritarian regimes or controversial figures. Criticizes U.S. policies and capitalism. Promotes anti-American or antisemitic narratives. 6. Pramila Jayapal and Cuban Policy Rep. Pramila Jayapal: Accused of supporting Cuba’s government by encouraging efforts to supply oil. Criticized for: Calling U.S. actions “illegal” or harmful. Describing actions against Venezuela’s Maduro as “kidnapping.” Opposing viewpoint: Siding with communist regimes over U.S. interests. 7. Anti-Communism Argument Major ideological stance: Communism is historically destructive (oppression, poverty, violence). Personal anecdote: Family experience with Cuban communism used to reinforce position. Vision proposed: A post-communist Cuba with: Free markets U.S. alignment Economic investment and tourism growth Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.