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Story of the Week (DR):Disney Pulls Jimmy Kimmel's Show After Kirk Remarks Republicans Leverage Charlie Kirk's Death to Declare War on Free SpeechCharlie Kirk assassination reignites debate over Section 230 protections for social media companies"Section 230 needs to be repealed. If you're mad at social media companies that radicalize our nation, you should be mad," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." "I have a bill that will allow you to sue these people. They're immune from lawsuits."Nexstar And Sinclair, Two Largest Station Groups, Wield Influence In ABC Decision To Pull Jimmy Kimmel In Light Of His Charlie Kirk CommentsA $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspensionNexstar, the largest station group in the country, is a leading champion in the broadcast industry for the FCC to relax media ownership limits and has a major merger before the Trump administration, its proposed $6.2B acquisition of Tegna, creating a mega-company with 265 stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia, representing 80% of U.S. TV households.Nexstar needs the agency to ease rules that currently limit the percentage a broadcaster can reach to 39% of the nation's television households.Sinclair also is seeking deregulation, and in its statement, it praised Carr. “We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr's remarks today and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks,” Sinclair said.Nexstar: founder/Chair/CEO Perry SookSinclair: the Smith family: currently nepobaby David Smith; board is 44% SmithWhat to know about Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman who went after Jimmy KimmelIn response to an opinion column in The Washington Post by Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, outlining his ideas for removing harmful content, Carr criticized Zuckerberg's call for government regulation as a violation of the First Amendment.He later praised Zuckerberg's "instincts" to show Trump's posts that amplified COVID-19 misinformation unaltered.Carr supported Trump's "Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship" targeting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and 4 of its journalistsTrump's NYT Lawsuit Dismissed by Republican-Appointed JudgeA federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday: a lawsuit is not "a protected platform to rage against an adversary."Comcast CEO criticizes ex-MSNBC contributor's remarks about Charlie Kirk in memo to staffTrumpy Billionaires Close In on TikTok TakeoverAllies of President Donald Trump are poised to get their hands on TikTok's U.S. operations.Entrepreneur Larry Ellison, worth approximately $350 billion, and Marc Andreessen, a venture capitalist with a $2 billion net worth, have been pals with the president for years.Ellison's software giant Oracle, Andreessen's venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and private equity firm Silver Lake are among a group of U.S. businesses said to be nearing a deal to take over the American operations of the short-form video app, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.Nestlé Chairman to Step Down After Abrupt CEO FiringNestlé investors demand chair Paul Bulcke resign over CEO churn “I have full trust in Nestlé s new leadership and firmly believe this great company is well positioned for the future,” Bulcke said. “This is the right moment for me to step aside and accelerate the planned transition, allowing Pablo and Philipp to advance Nestlé's strategy and guide the company with a fresh perspective.”Board member (2018-) Pablo Isa new chairThe company appointed Dick Boer as lead independent director and vice chairman of the board of directors as of Oct. 1, while Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch was appointed vice chair of the board.A new ally against excessive CEO Pay: Pope LeoPope Leo appears to be particularly baffled by the Tesla pay package that could turn Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire: “What does that mean and what's that about? If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we're in big trouble.”Dave Ramsey Says 'We're Not All Equal. It Doesn't Work That Way' — The Rich Aren't Evil, It's Just Math and Jealousy Fueling the StigmaRashida Tlaib and Bernie Sanders introduce the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act. Proponents of the bill argue that it will incentivize large corporations to narrow their internal pay disparities by either increasing wages for their lowest-paid employees or reducing executive compensation packages Key Provisions of the Act:Tax Trigger: The new tax would apply to companies with a CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio of 50-to-1 or greater.Graduated Tax Rates: The penalty begins with a 0.5 percentage point tax increase for companies with a pay ratio between 50 and 100-to-1.Progressive Structure: The tax rate increase climbs with the pay ratio:1.0 percentage point for ratios between 100 and 200-to-1.2.0 percentage points for ratios between 200 and 300-to-1.3.0 percentage points for ratios between 300 and 400-to-1.4.0 percentage points for ratios between 400 and 500-to-1.5.0 percentage points for ratios exceeding 500-to-1.Broad Application: The act is intended to apply to both publicly and privately held companies with annual revenues of $100 million or more.Exxon to offer auto-voting to counter shareholder activism. Here's how it works:Opt-In Program: The auto-voting feature is a voluntary, opt-in program for retail investors.Automatic Voting: Once enrolled, an investor's shares will be automatically voted in accordance with the board's recommendations on all proposals at shareholder meetings.Flexibility for Investors: Despite the automated nature, investors will still receive all proxy materials and retain the right to manually override the automatic vote on any specific proposal. They can also opt out of the program at any time, free of charge.Exxon's Stated Rationale:Leveling the Playing Field: Exxon argues that this program is a matter of fairness, designed to give retail investors the same ease of voting that institutional investors have. They contend that individual investors often lack the time and resources to research and vote on complex proxy proposals.Addressing Low Turnout: The company has highlighted that while retail investors hold a significant portion of its shares (nearly 40%), their voting turnout is low (only about a quarter of them vote).Countering Activist Agendas: Exxon has explicitly stated that activist groups have exploited this low retail voter participation to advance their own agendas, which the company claims are often political and detrimental to long-term shareholder value.Texas AG probes proxy advisers Glass Lewis, ISS amid ESG backlash By ReutersExxon Urges Europe to Repeal Rules to Make Companies Track Climate PollutionGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Tyson is ditching corn syrupIt also plans to axe sucralose, BHA/BHT, and titanium dioxide from its food by the end of 2025MM: New Poll Finds That Americans Loathe AI53 percent of just over 5,000 US adults polled in June think that AI will "worsen people's ability to think creatively." Fifty percent say AI will deteriorate our ability to form meaningful relationships, while only five percent believe the reverse.MM: Northeast US states form health alliance in response to federal vaccine limits MMAssholiest of the Week (MM):Which capitalist is the bigger assholeBob IgerIger yanked Kimmel after pressure from affiliate owners looking to curry FCC favor in a $6bn mergerThere are comparisons being made to when Iger cancelled Roseanne:From blowhard Iger apologist Jeff Sonnenfeld: “Iger has been a fearless, equal opportunity offender in defending Disney's corporate character, whether from intrusions by the left or by the right. He was criticized harshly from many on the political right when in 2018, he cancelled Rosanne, then ABC's #1 show, when its star imploded with a cruel racial tirade about President Obama's former top advisor, Valerie Jarrett.”Sonnenfeld ignores the content of what was said obviously, since he has to make a point to kiss Iger's ass - Kimmel said MAGA didn't want the shooter to be MAGA, Barr said a black woman was from Planet of the Apes… so, very the same?This isn't about brand protection, this is about economics - and Iger the dealmaker just made a trade: short-term political expediency for cash as he tries to unload ABCIn 2023, Iger was in talks with Nexstar to buy ABC outrightAlso 2023, massive deals between Disney and NexstarNexstar's ABC agreements expire December 202614% of Nexstar stations are ABC affiliates - Tegna would add 7%Disney already was cancelled by the right for having movies that were too woke, now they just Target-ed themselves right in the groinASSHOLE ACTION ITEM:Disney's next AGM is likely March 2026 - buy Disney stock with the intention of voting out every starfucky directorBonus option: buy shares of Coca-Cola, GM, Under Armour, P&G, Reckitt Benckiser, Bristol Myers, Target, Carlyle, and Lululemon to vote the same directors out of ALL their board positions - make shit decisions in one place, you'll make them everywhereDisney's Mel Lagomasino on Coca-Cola with Carolyn Everson (twofer!), Mary Barra at GM, Everson also at Under Armour, Amy Chang at P&G, Jeremy Darroch at Reckitt Benckiser, Derica Rice at Bristol Myers, Target (anti DEI AND anti free speech!), Carlyle, Cal McDonald at LululemonVote out Sonnenfeld - on the board of Lennar Corporation - vote him out for kicks since he's so deferential to CEOs, how on earth can he hold one accountable? Is he the voice of shareholders or CEOs?Perry SookThe buyer! Nexstar looking to acquire Tegna for $6bn, which would consolidate 80% of US households local news stationsNexstar has to make nice with Brendan Carr, chair of the FCC (I miss Lina Kahn… sigh) - and Carr is purely political, so here was how they bent the knee:“Nexstar's owned and partner television stations affiliated with the ABC Television Network will preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the foreseeable future beginning with tonight's show. Nexstar strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.”Again, if you read Kimmel's actual comment, he's saying that MAGA doesn't want the shooter to be MAGA… he actually didn't say ANYTHING ELSE about the shooting itselfSonnenfeld: “Kimmel's suggestion that “the MAGA gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them” doesn't square with the facts which are known at this point. Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.”Except Kimmel didn't joke about political violence, he joked about the fact that MAGA is super hoping it wasn't their political violence.Perry Sook's political donations have been almost entirely to Republican candidates over the last decade (except for National Association of Broadcasters) - and it's paid offBrendan Carr, Soon To Be FCC Chair, Says Commission Will Back Local TV Stations “Even If That's In Conflict” With Broadcast NetworksNew FCC boss could unleash biggest local TV shakeup in decadesSook owns just under 6% of Nexstar stock, with Vanguard and Blackrock clocking in at a combined 21.8% - meaning about 28% of votes are guaranteed to go with managementMeaning this was all a pretense to consolidate broadcaster ownership - and Sook is one of the winners of the consolidationNow Carr has a reason he can vote for Nexstar purchase, Iger gets out of more ABCASSHOLE ACTION ITEMIt's basically too late to vote against Nexstar's board - their meeting was in June 2025, the merger will be approved by thenYou could maybe buy shares and vote against the mergerAlternatively, buy Yelp (Tony Wells), Denny's (Bernadette Aulestia), and Urban One (Geoffrey Armstrong) to vote out board elsewhereDavid Deniston SmithCEO of Sinclair, owner of 20% of ABC affiliates - the most currently, but post merger would be secondNepo baby Smith, who, with the rest of his brothers and family, own 82% of voting power, are Trump and GOP toadiesAnother mediocre conservative blowhard CEO who spent the last two decades kissing the ass of every republican he can findHe was one of Turning Point USAs biggest donors through his foundation, and issued the following statement: they would “not lift the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on our stations until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network's commitment to professionalism and accountability,” calling on Kimmel to make a direct apology to the Kirk family, and for the network to make a “meaningful donation” to them and Turning Point USA.In the 00s, Sinclair let a paid Bush administration propagandist deliver reporting on their local news stationsIn Trump 1.0, Sinclair forced local news broadcasters to read off a script about how mainstream media was fake newsIn the 90s, Smith was caught getting a blowjob from a prostituteASSHOLE ACTION ITEMSinclair's board is dual class dictatorship, but you CAN vote out Ben Carson on the DR Horton and Covenant Logistics boards - yes, that Ben CarsonHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk Fires 500 Staff at xAI, Puts College Kid in Charge of Training GrokMM: If You Don't Know Who the Underperforming Director Is, It Might Be You!Are the CEO, chair or committee leads soliciting my input off-cycle?Does the CEO and select members of the executive team think of me as a trusted advisor and am I able to constructively coach behind the scenes?If the answers to all of these questions are “No,” it could be a sign that you are not performing to the level expected by your company's management.YOU DON'T REPORT TO MANAGEMENTWho Won the Week?DR: I guess they just win every week: Trumpy and creepy billionaires profiting over an app used primarily by 18-34 year olds (70%): Oracle's Larry Elison, Andreessen Horowitz's Marc Andreessen.MM: Gillette, the razor company: Pete Hegseth goes to war against military beards, stresses ‘grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos'PredictionsDR: FCC Chair Brendan Carr cancels himself when he digs up reports when he cast himself as a First Amendment purist, denouncing efforts by Democrats and Republicans to lean on TV providers and social media platforms as “censorship” and a “chilling transgression of free speech.”ure on media a ‘chilling transgression of free speech.'”MM: I wrote this on Bluesky two days ago: “The next step for Brendan Carr and the FCC is to repeal Section 230 - after which they can sue social media companies for any anti-conservative posts. Then the silencing is complete until dissent is done via snail mail.” Today, I was right: Charlie Kirk assassination reignites debate over Section 230 protections for social media companies. We're in an era of algorithmic autocracy - Microsoft changed LinkedIn's algorithm earlier this year and there

*Cattle futures have been very volatile.  *Drought is creeping back into Texas.  *McDonalds plans to invest $200 million to promote regenerative agriculture on cattle ranches. *Texas cotton farmers are preparing for the end of the growing season.  *An agricultural barnstorming tour is coming to Texas.  *USDA's office of Rural Development was the focus of a congressional subcommittee hearing. *Ranchers who suffered from qualifying floods or wildfires in the last two years can now apply for relief.  *Equine stomach ulcers are common, but difficult to diagnose.  

*Screwworm educational events continue across Texas.  *The chances of La Nina returning are high.  *The condition of the Texas cotton crop has declined slightly. *The cotton crop in the Texas High Plains is much better than it has been over the past two or three years.  *Fair and rodeo season is underway.  *The Farm Bill expires at the end of this month, and the deadline to fund the government is approaching.  *As input costs continue to put a strain on farmers' bottom lines, a concerning trend has emerged for fertilizer prices. *Congestive heart failure can occur in goats.  

*The cotton jassid is making its way to Texas.   *The FDA has approved a generic injectable solution to treat Bovine Respiratory Disease.  *The Texas crop harvest continues to move forward. *Cash cattle prices have been running higher than futures prices.  *The Cattlemen's Beef Board has set ambitious goals for the next five years.  *Congress and the Trump Administration are looking for ways to fund economic assistance for farmers.  *Another Make America Healthy Again report is out, and it includes input from American farmers.  *It's time to start weaning spring born beef calves.  

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*The Mexican border remains closed to livestock imports.   *The State Fair of Texas is just around the corner.  *The Texas Farm Bureau's annual meeting is coming up on December 4th-6th in Arlington. *Profit margins are good for Texas cattle feeders.  *Texas Tech is hosting the 2nd annual agricultural water sustainability summit next month. *The number of screwworm cases in Mexico is rising.  *This is shaping up to be one of the best fall seasons in recent memory in the Texas Rolling Plains.  *Back pain is difficult to diagnose in horses.  

*U.S. farmers will produce a record corn crop this year.  *The Supreme Court will hear President Trump's tariff case.  *Texas Farm Bureau's “Doorways to Agriculture” exhibit is traveling to several stock shows and fairs this fall. *Texas peanuts will be promoted in Europe.  *There can be strategic advantages to knowing your grasses and when to use them.  *There is additional disaster assistance available for ranchers impacted by floods or wildfires in 2023 and 2024.  *The annual Central Texas harvest celebration is coming up soon.  *Vaccine reactions can occur in cattle. 

*The Texas Panhandle cotton crop is looking good.  *A Texan is now the press secretary for the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.  *U.S. lamb sales are seeing significant growth. *Livestock Risk Protection coverage may help with the current volatility in the cattle markets. *The Beef Industry Long Range Plan has several goals.  *A Texas congressman recently visited an East Texas ranch.  *Corn harvest is well underway in the Texas Southern Plains.  *There is a new non-invasive method for tracking stomach ulcers in horses.

*Strong cattle prices should hold for the rest of the year.   *Texas A&M is building a new research center in the Rio Grande Valley.  *The Texas corn crop is shaping up to be a very good one this year. *A new winter wheat season is getting underway.  *A new beef industry long range plan has been released.  *The Make America Healthy Again report is out.  *Foliar fertilizers are becoming more popular.  *Beef bulls need rest after the breeding season.  

*The Texas harvest season is moving forward.  *USDA is forecasting a decline in cash crop receipts this year.  *The National Cotton Council is holding three Farm Bill information meeting in Texas next week. *The corn leaf hopper has returned to the Texas High Plains.  *There are some forward-thinking valuation options that Texas rural landowners can consider.  *Key provisions of the U.S. Grain Standards Act will expire if Congress doesn't take action.  *The weather is starting to change across Texas.  *Normal water consumption is critical for horses.  

*There are signs that beef cow herd rebuilding is underway.*Texas hunters will have fewer days to hunt teal this season.*The Texas New World Screwworm Response Team held its first meeting last week in Austin. *Less corn being grown for grain has contributed to a decline in the number of grain elevators in the Texas High Plains.   *Texas farmers and ranchers continue to share their concerns with their lawmakers.  *There are several valuation options for rural Texas landowners to take advantage of.  *Harvest and hunting are the highlights of fall in East Texas. *Preconditioning is important for spring born beef calves.  

Opinions are split over opening the Mexican border for livestock imports.  U.S. farmers are less optimistic about the future.  The Texas Wheat Producers Board approved new research funding. Another crop insurance deadline is approaching.  The sesame crop on the Rolling Plains of Texas is looking very good. A Texas congressman has introduced a bill to prevent foreign adversaries from buying farmland in the U.S.  The cotton crop in the Texas Concho Valley is looking very good this year.  Animals can get hurt during storms, and that's where tetanus can pop up.

*Beef is winning the battle for consumers' money.  *Texas citrus production fell this season.  *The Texas sorghum harvest is right on schedule this year. *Hail storms in the Texas High Plains have been kept to a minimum this season. *Football season is here, and tailgate parties are back.  *USDA has released a new farm income forecast for 2025.  *Coastal Bend farmers are wrapping up the 2025 harvest season.  *There are a lot of genetic tests for animals, but they may not be accurate.

*Cheap corn helps boost cattle prices.   *A court has ruled against President Trump's tariffs.  *U.S. cotton crop ratings have dropped. *Corn harvest is underway in the Texas High Plains.  *A long-time beef industry leader from Texas was honored recently in San Diego.   *USDA is ending its farm labor survey.  *Several reports have reinforced that farmers are facing economic challenges. *Choosing the best time to calve your beef herd depends on several factors.  

*Independent feedlots are dealing with high cattle prices.   *USDA says the farm trade deficit is expected to fall this fiscal year.  *There's a new head lawman for the Texas Special Rangers. *The weather in the Texas Panhandle has been kind to corn and sorghum this year.  *Twenty years ago, hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast.  *New technology can help in the fight against the New World screwworm.  *Farm labor is needed year-round on America's dairies.  *Injectable HA is commonly used to treat joint disease in horses.  

*Is the cost of beef really that expensive?  *Mexico is reporting a big increase in screwworm cases.  *The Texas Panhandle wheat crop was a good one this year. *Crops and pastures have benefitted from good moisture this year in the Texas High Plains.  *USDA is encouraging more veterinarians to practice in rural areas.  *September marks the peak of hurricane season.  *South Texas is seeing triple digit temperatures and scattered showers, with an eye on the tropics.*When is the best time to wean calves?  

*Sorghum in the Northeast Panhandle is looking great.   *Export programs are a big reason farm groups continue to push for a new Farm Bill. *A new month is underway, and that brings a new weather forecast.  *Texas lawmakers have introduced several bills in Washington that would benefit farmers and ranchers.  *A forage analysis can help you focus on quality instead of quantity in your winter hay supply.*Neck pain is common in horses.  

*Volatile cattle prices are tough on order buyers.   *Drought conditions continue to improve in Texas.  *Governor Abbott has signed a bill that will make it illegal for citizens of hostile countries to own land in Texas. *There are multiple reasons why some Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers are selling their land.  *Texas cattle feeders are having to make some big adjustments with the Mexican border closed.  *Time is running out to weigh in on a proposed dicamba label.  *Oak wilt is a terrible disease.  *Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza can infect dairy calves through the milk.  

*The current cattle market cycle will look very different than the last one.   *There's good news for Texas dove hunters.  *The Concho Valley is having a good crop year.   *It's been a great year to grow grass in the Texas Panhandle.*Peanut harvest is underway in South Texas.  *U.S. lawmakers may act on the Farm Bill when they return to Washington after the August recess.*Midwest corn farmers are growing an all-time record crop.  *Cortical steroids are commonly injected into horses' joints.  

*The Texas cotton crop is looking better this year, but it's still the lowest rated crop in the nation.*Texas dairies have more cows and are producing more milk.  *Texas feedlot inventories have taken a big drop. *Texas High Plains corn farmers are walking a tightrope.  *Texas farmers and ranchers have been talking to their lawmakers.  *The EPA has an update on upcoming deregulatory actions.  *It is hot and dry in East Texas.  *Detecting sickness in sheep and goats can be a difficult task.  

*Feedlot inventories are lower for the ninth month in a row.  *Most U.S. farms are still family farms.     *Registration is open for the upcoming Texas Cattle Feeders Association's annual meeting.*Texas farmers and ranchers are meeting with their congressional representatives during the August recess.  *USDA is implementing recent improvements to crop insurance. *The unpredictable weather continues in Central Texas.  *Sheep and goats seem to be less likely to survive an illness than cattle.  

On this episode of the podcast, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins Host Amanda Head to break down President Trump's new executive orders on burning the American flag and taking measures to end cashless bail to curtail crime and recidivism in Washington, D.C.AG Paxton highlights Texas' bail reform and praises the state's decision to put the Ten Commandments back in schools. Paxton also unloaded on Pfizer for deceiving Americans about vaccine efficacy and on the ATF for overstepping its authority on silencers, tying both fights to constitutional freedoms.The longtime Attorney General endorsed Aaron Reitz to succeed him in the upcoming election while also torching Senator John Cornyn for decades of broken promises, weak Trump support and siding with President Biden on the Second Amendment.You can keep up with Attorney General Ken Paxton, his latest work, and his campaign by following him on X: @KenPaxtonTX.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Cattle producers should consider bringing unweaned calves to the sale barn early this year.*There's new leadership at two USDA agencies in Texas.  *The North Texas Panhandle is getting short on grain storage. *The Coastal Bend sorghum harvest has brought mixed results.  *Feedlots in the Texas High Plains are seeing a dramatic decline in inventory.  *U.S. lawmakers are visiting with farmers and ranchers in Texas.  *Farmers in the Texas Southern Plains are running irrigation in the August heat.  *It's time to prepare for transporting animals to fall livestock shows.

*Screwworms can be devastating for local livestock markets.  *The challenge to a new Texas law that prohibits the ownership of land by hostile countries has hit a setback.   *A bill that would allow the sale of ivermectin over the counter will be included in the current special session of the legislature.   *It was a unique wheat season for the Texas Southern Plains.  *An East Texan is serving on the Cattlemen's Beef Board.  *We now know more about which agricultural products are addressed in the new European Union trade framework. *Cotton farmers are winding down harvest in South Texas.  *Foot rot could be a big issue in cattle this year.  

Congressman Chip Roy, who represents Texas' 21st Congressional District and serves on the House Judiciary, Rules, and Budget Committees as Policy Chair of the House Freedom Caucus, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Democrats from his state fleeing to avoid a redistricting vote, which has since passed. Rep. Roy also reacted to the left's threats to gerrymander intentionally in response. Rep. Roy also called out Democrats for confusing resistance to Trump's crackdown on crime in DC, and finally, Rep. Roy announced that he is officially running for Attorney General of Texas. Rep. Roy explained his reasons for entering the race, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Texas cattle feeders are encouraged by USDA's screwworm efforts.  *New Texas hunting and fishing licenses are now available.  *The Coastal Bend Whitetail Deer Symposium is next Friday in Robstown. *The Randall County Ag Day and crops tour is coming up next week.  *The Texas House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock held a hearing on New World screwworms.  *The U.S. Trade Representative has launched an investigation into Brazilian ethanol.  *Coastal Bend farmers are nearly finished with the 2025 harvest.  *There are a lot of horses trailering around Texas at this time of year.  

*How long with the southern border be closed to imports of livestock?  *USDA will no longer support wind or solar projects on U.S. farmland.   *Cattle feeders are in the driver's seat. *Coastal Bend cotton yields are average to better.  *The Trump administration is taking additional actions to protect the U.S. from New World Screwworms.  *Calf and yearling prices are at record highs.*The August heat is tough on both livestock and ranchers.  

Masa Son is investing $2B into Intel, and the Uncle Sam might join in as well. Small AI models continue to have a moment. Chamath is reentering the arena with a new SPAC. The Texas AG is investigating AI chatbots. And does GPT-5 prove that we've hit an AI ceiling, even if only temporarily? Links: ⁠Intel is getting a $2 billion investment from SoftBank⁠ (CNBC) ⁠Nvidia releases a new small, open model Nemotron-Nano-9B-v2 with toggle on/off reasoning⁠ (VentureBeat) ⁠‘SPAC King' Chamath Palihapitiya is back with a new one⁠ (Pitchbook) ⁠Texas attorney general accuses Meta, Character.AI of misleading kids with mental health claims⁠ (TechCrunch) ⁠Is AI hitting a wall?⁠ (FT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Enough Democrats showed up at the Capitol today, as expected, to have a quorum in this 2nd Called Session that began on Friday. Speaker Burrows says they'll have to be escorted by DPS if they want to leave. Overall, it is quite clear that not only did Texas Democrats accomplish nothing in their quorum bust but, they actually succeeded in having much of the country learn how badly Dems have already gerrymandered states like California, New York, and Illinois. Attorney General Ken Paxton Beats Beto Again, Expanding the TRO Against Him and Defeating His Attempt to Forum Shop Attorney General Ken Paxton Seeks to Revoke the Charter of Beto Pancho O'Rourke's Powered by People for Unlawful Conduct Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.NW Texas measles outbreak declared over. Remember all the panic and hate from the Left over those who choose not to vaccinate?A new reason to rebuild the Texas Navy: A protest of boats now intends to violate the range and prevent the next SpaceX Starship/Superheavy test launch.Another cyber attack at Lubbock city hall: city gave notice to Texas AG, topic added to special meeting of City Council. – utility bill paying online was working by last Thursday morning.Another example of the complete incompetence of the City of Dallas city management.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

*Preparation for the New World screwworm continues.  *The EPA is giving the public more time to weigh in on its proposal to register three dicamba products.   *Texas corn harvest is moving north. *Texas panhandle corn is entering the final stretch.  *The chairman of the Senate Ag Committee is pushing to get the Farm Bill done this fall.  *The EPA issued new guidance regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid systems in trucks and farm equipment.  *Applying fertilizer to lawns and gardens during the hot month of August can be tricky.  *Pinkeye is a common problem in cattle.  

*There's more money to fight screwworms.  *USDA reduced the U.S. cotton production estimate by 1.4 million bales.*There's still hope for a good cotton crop in the Texas High Plains.  *The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course was held recently in College Station.  *Fertilizer can help plants look and perform better during the summer.  *Antibiotic resistance can be an issue in both humans and horses.  

*Choosing the right wheat variety can be a challenge.  *Time is running out for Texas 4-H and FFA members to sign up for an opportunity to grow their agriculture advocacy skills.  *It has been a quiet hurricane season.  *Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington has introduced the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act.     *There's more than just cotton in the Texas Southern Plains.  *The EPA made an important announcement regarding DEF systems.  *Consumer beef demand remains high.  *Screw worms are a big topic of discussion at farm meetings.  *Skin disease can occur in livestock during the summer.  

August 12, 2025; 8pm: What to make of Trump's threat to expand his federal crackdown into other American cities. And as Republicans look to consolidate power for Donald Trump, the attorney general of Texas wants Beto O'Rourke jailed for standing up for democracy. Then, Donald Trump didn't like the jobs numbers so he fired the person in charge of them—and now there's growing alarms over the MAGA replacement. Plus, the latest Republican to bomb at a town hall in front of his own constituents.  To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

*Texas cotton harvest is underway.  *The Trump administration is giving China an additional 90 days to reach a trade agreement.  *There are a lot of indication that cow herd rebuilding is underway. *Texas High Plains cotton needs heat units.  *Time is running out on a proposal that would bring dicamba back.  *The August heat is on in the Texas Southern Plains.  *Planting winter pastures this fall can reduce the need to purchase protein and energy supplements.  *Skin allergies are prevalent in horses at this time of the year.  

*Late season rains were both good and bad for the Texas wheat crop.    *Registration is underway for the statewide quail symposium.  *The city of Amarillo issued a building permit for the new Producer Owned Beef packing plant.  *Summer weather has been good for Texas High Plains corn.  *USDA is planning a big announcement on New World screwworms.  *It has been an active summer for rural Texas land sales.  *Cotton defoliation is underway in South Texas.  *Pneumonia is a frequent cause of death in calves. 

*The northern Texas Panhandle had a good wheat crop.  *More than half of Texas is now drought free.  *A new partnership will bring GMO wheat to the U.S.   *In the Texas High Plains, a new wheat season is almost here. *U.S. lawmakers are back in their home districts this month. *U.S. pork exports rebounded in June, but beef exports dropped.  *It's been a great summer for hay production in East Texas.  *Two Texas A&M experts have recent experience in dealing with New World screwworms.

Phil, Sean, Elaad, & Raymond are joined by Angela Belcamino (The Bold Lib) to discuss the Attorney General of Texas filing a lawshuit to vacate the seats of Democrats who fled the state over redistricting, The Bold Lib explaining why she's still a democrat, and Putin saying he will end the war in Ukraine if Russia gains ownership of Eastern Ukraine.   Hosts:  Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Raymond @raymondgstanley (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Angela Belcamino @AngelaBelcamino (X)

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House met to reconvene today but now quorum was attained as Democrats remain AWOL. Interestingly Paxton and Burrows have filed with an Illinois court to attempt to get help with returning the AWOL lawmakers to Texas.I also discuss, again, why the bribery issue is worth a long term fight.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil & gas drilling rig count falls again.Harris County commissioners censure County Judge Lina Hidalgo over her stunt with children and other bad behavior. The Houston Chronicle editors are angry only that her poor behavior got in the way of bigger government and a tax hike. This is an example of how local government keeps expanding its reach into things outside its rightful purview and why local tax and spending has made the tax burdens of Texans so high.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

*The cattle market set new record highs in every segment of the industry.   *Texas feedlots are looking for new sources of cattle.  *When Congress returns to Washington next month, they will have a lot of work to do.  *USDA released the latest report on U.S. farmland values and cash rents.  *It's a hot cotton-picking time in the Texas Coastal Bend.  *There are a couple of new drugs being used for laminitis in horses.

*La Niña is affecting Texas weather. *U.S. Fish and Wildlife has withdrawn its plan to expand the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge by obtaining nearby land. *A Texas High Plains farmer grew sterile sorghum this year to serve two purposes. *Is it healthier to live on a farm or ranch or in the city? *We may be able to tell a lot about the health of calves by looking at their saliva. *It has been an unusual summer weather wise. What could that mean for your garden? 

Phil, Elaad, & Tate are joined by Dave Landau to discuss a US House issuing subpoenas for Bill & Hillary Clinton over Epstein crimes, Trump calling for the federalization of DC, Texas AG looking for a judge to vacate the seats of Democrats who fled the state, and Adam Schiff under ciminal investigation over mortgage fraud.   Hosts:  Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Tate @RealTateBrown (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Dave Landau @LandauDave (X)

It is the third day Texas Democrats have been absent from the state legislature stopping all voting on various bills including a plan to redistrict the state. Republicans say they have legal efforts going on to remove dozens of Democrats from office for being derelict of their duties. In the latest move, Governor Abbott wants to see the removal of state House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Gene Wu, one of the Democrats that fled to Chicago to avoid the vote.. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who says there are possible legal paths to removing Democrats from office if they don't fulfill their duties, and then speaks about his bid for Senate and his thoughts on FEMA aid. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Cattle producers are preparing for the arrival of New World screwworms in Texas. *The Senate has passed the fiscal year 2026 USDA spending bill. *The winter wheat crop appears to have turned out pretty well in the Texas High Plains, but some producers are hoping prices will go up before they sell what they have. *Farm kids and adolescents are less likely to show risks of suicide.  *Survey: farmers believe U.S. policy headed in right direction *There are a few things horse owners should consider before giving their horse a supplement.

It is the third day Texas Democrats have been absent from the state legislature stopping all voting on various bills including a plan to redistrict the state. Republicans say they have legal efforts going on to remove dozens of Democrats from office for being derelict of their duties. In the latest move, Governor Abbott wants to see the removal of state House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Gene Wu, one of the Democrats that fled to Chicago to avoid the vote.. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who says there are possible legal paths to removing Democrats from office if they don't fulfill their duties, and then speaks about his bid for Senate and his thoughts on FEMA aid. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Texas Attorney General is ramping up pressure on Democrats who left the state to block a vote on a new congressional map, a central California wildfire exploded in size to nearly 130 square miles and the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

*Herd rebuilding is slowly underway.  *USDA is now accepting comments on its proposed reorganization.  *It is shaping up to be a pretty good year for many Texas High Plains farmers.  *The Beef Checkoff gives us some important information on protein consumption and overall wellness of people who eat beef. *There are ways to manage heat stress in sheep and goats.

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Texas Attorney General is ramping up pressure on Democrats who left the state to block a vote on a new congressional map, a central California wildfire exploded in size to nearly 130 square miles and the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

*A coalition has come together to launch a reliable resource for information on New World screwworms in Texas. *New tariffs will go into effect Thursday. *More than 150 groups are asking the administration to fund and build a domestic sterile fly production facility.  *A big event for Panhandle cattle producers is coming up.  *The tropical weather coming out of the Atlantic has been minimal so far this year, but that could change. *Sheep and goat producers should monitor their animals for heat stress. *Producers should keep an eye out for armyworms. 

This week, a jury has ordered an insurrectionist to pay $500,000 for assaulting a police officer who died by suicide after the attack on the Capitol, a federal judge has denied a motion from a Capitol rioter who wanted his restitution back. DoJ coordinated with the Texas AG to kill the Texas Dream Act, Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, and we have updates on Ken Chesebro and Rudy Giuliani.Plus, we're joined by Ari Berman, National Voting Rights Correspondent for Mother Jones, to discuss a voting rights case that SCOTUS punted to next term.Thank you, CB Distillery!Use promo code CLEANUP at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Our Guest:Ari Berman on BlueskyThe Louisiana caseThe Supreme Court Delivers a Rare Win for Black Voters in the South – Mother JonesTrump's DoJ vs Voting RightsTrump Is Weaponizing the Justice Department to Advance His Voter Suppression Plans – Mother JonesTrump's New Executive Order Is an “Astonishing and Unprecedented Voter Suppression” Effort – Mother Jones  Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | Substack@libradunn1.bsky.social on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short