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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 *U.S. Fish and Wildlife has withdrawn its plan to expand the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge by obtaining nearby land.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? 

Plus the Texas AG's office is launching an investigation into Beto O'Rourke who is financially backing a group of Texas democrats, school starts next week for most of the larger districts in North Texas, a Dallas businessman was killed Sunday in South Africa after being gored by a buffalo during a big game hunt, and more!

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

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. 

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*A Texan will be the next president of the American National Cattlewomen.   *Signup is underway for the Battle Ground to Breaking Ground bootcamp.  *The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pulling the plug on its plan to expand the Muleshoe National Wildlife Reserve. *Texas High Plains wheat farmers produced some great yields this year.  *The Farm Bill is set to expire in September.  *July rains have passed, and the August heat has arrived.  *That August heat is moving into the Texas Rolling Plains. *Working donkeys can develop tracheal collapse.  

*The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is here.  *There's a new website to help Texans learn more about the New World screwworm.  *A Texas ranch has been inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation.     *It was an extra long season for winter wheat in the Texas High Plains.  *Congress learned more about USDA's reorganization plan.  *The beef industry stands to benefit from the new U.S. European Union trade deal.*East Texas is producing some excellent hay this summer.  *Early pregnancy loss is a costly problem for cattle producers.  

*Cattle prices are climbing higher.  *Friday's Cattle on Feed report doesn't show any signs of herd rebuilding. *Texas Panhandle corn farmers are advised to scout their fields for the corn leafhopper.  *A Texas senator is asking Congress to do more to help prepare for New World screwworms.  *Recent trade agreements should benefit U.S. beef exports.  *The roller coaster weather year continues in Central Texas.  *A recent study looked at the effectiveness of hand walking horses with colic.  

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*Feedlot inventories are getting tighter.   *A congressional committee will meet this week to discuss the plan to reorganize USDA.  *Unexpected rainfall has wiped out drought in much of Texas. *The Ultimate Beef Trail is back.  *There are lots of sources for EPDs on cattle.  *The United States has reached a trade deal with the European Union.  *West Texas is racking up the heat units needed for a good cotton crop.  *Keeping cattle cool is vital during the Texas summer.  

*This could be one of the best crop years in a long time.  *Solar grazing is a growing industry for Texas sheep producers.   *Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is reorganizing the USDA.  *Cattle producers can learn a lot by studying EPDs.*Indonesia has committed to double U.S. wheat purchases. *Valley farmers are getting financial help to deal with water shortages.  *Summer temperatures are heating up as we move into August.  

*Wheat harvest is winding down in the southern U.S.  *Australia will now allow imports of American beef.  *Texas sheep and goat producers need more tools to control predators. *EPDs can help cattle producers improve their herds.  *A provision designed to prevent a patchwork of laws like California's Proposition 12 could be included in the next Farm Bill.  *Consumer demand for beef is at record highs.  *Dry conditions continue through most of the lower Coastal Bend.  *Equine asthma can occur in all horses.  

*Texas has one of the best looking cotton crops in years.  *Dicamba is making a comeback.   *Dr. David Drake is the Texas Wheat Producers Board's County Agent of the Year. *Profit margins are looking good for cattle feeders.  *President Trump announced some new trade agreements this week.  *Beef demand is at a 40 year high.  *There should be a lot of hay baled this year.  *Dairy cows born in cooler temperatures may live longer.  

*The Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association held their annual meeting in Fredericksburg.  *Corn growers want a MAHA intervention.  *USDA and the Texas Department of Agriculture are reintroducing Swarmlure bait to fight screwworm flies. *Texas ranchers testified in Austin this week on the importance of fighting screwworms.  *Fed cattle prices are on a wild ride.   *We are one step closer to the reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act.  *This has been an unusual year for Texas gardeners.  *BVDV is a serious disease in cattle.  

*Predation is the biggest challenge for Texas sheep and goat producers.   *Texas hunters have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a hunt on public and private lands.  *The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is just around the corner. *The paperwork for the latest disaster aid program can be challenging.  *Drought assistance is on the way for Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers.  *The current trade standoff with China is impacting U.S. red meat trade.  *The cotton crop and pastures are both looking good in the Texas Rolling Plains.  *Botulism is a rare disease in horses.  

*Big wheat yields are helping offset low prices.   *A chief ag negotiator has been nominated for the U.S. Trade Representative's office.   *The Texas Ultimate Beef Trail is back. *Many Texas farmers and ranchers experienced flooding in July. *The corn leafhopper is back in Texas.   *The House Ag Committee has several hearings scheduled this week. *Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller comments on the agricultural impacts of the July floods. *BVDV is a serious disease in cattle.  

*The Texas wheat harvest is just about done.*The 104th Texas Pecan Growers Association's Annual Conference and Trade Show kicks-off Sunday in Denton. *A Texas ranch is being recognized for its environmental work.*The corn leaf hopper is on the move. *A national cattle organization is feeling upbeat about changes at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.*A bacterial organism that can causes mastitis can be found on almost every day.

We've seen record high prices in every segment of the cattle industry this year.Sign-up is now underway for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program.The Texas sorghum crop is looking exceptionally good.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes funding to prevent and respond to foreign animal diseases like New World screwworm.There have been some crop losses in the Texas High Plains.The Make America Healthy Again movement is shaking up the American food industry.

*The cattle industry is excited about strong beef demand.  *New World screwworms are a big threat to Texas wildlife.*We still don't have an agricultural trade negotiator in the U.S. Trade Representatives office.*A congresswoman from Texas has introduced legislation to improve the guest worker program.  *Texas agricultural land is being turned into housing and small acreage developments.  *Summer temperatures are heating up in East Texas.  *Warmer temperatures are affecting the dairy industry. 

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much reform has been accomplished on Texas' local government property tax system but many exceptions that were needed to get bills passed need ending – especially the “hit 'em while they're down” disaster loophole abused by local politicians. A new law takes effect next year that does tighten down the disaster loophole but only time will tell if it is enough.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.In the border/immigration news stack there is a story that is an example of anti-Trump hyperbolethat only works with voters because of decades of failed public education – it's the proportionality problem as I've long called it.Campaign finance numbers rolling in: Greg Abbott logs $20M campaign haul after school voucher win Big money flows into Texas AG, comptroller GOP primaries Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

*For the first time in history, the percentage of prime beef carcasses has surpassed select graded carcasses.*House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson is looking forward to a new smaller farm bill this fall.*Cotton Incorporated is celebrating plastic free.*Urban sprawl continues to impact communities across Texas.*The Texas Animal Health Commission continues to monitor for New World screwworm.*It's harvest time in the Coastal Bend.*Horse owners should be mindful when choosing an equine calming supplement.

*Corn exports are increasing.  *Undocumented farm workers will not be exempt from deportation.  *Eight republican house members are asking for expedited approvals of screwworm drugs.  *USDA will no longer recognize race or gender based criteria to qualify for farm programs.  *Randall County is losing farmland.*President Trump has announced updated reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners.*The Farm Service Agency is accepting nominations for county committees.*Deep South Texas is getting needed rainfall.*There are several supplements that claim to calm horses.

*The Mexican border is closed once again to livestock imports.  *Farmers who suffered crop losses in 2023 and 2024 due to natural disasters may now apply for disaster assistance.  *The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is supporting a new USDA plan to keep farms and food secure.  *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is much better than it has been over the past three years. *Labor issues remain a big frustration for Texas farmers and ranchers.  *USDA has unveiled a national farm security action plan.  *Texas roadways can get busy with farm equipment during the summer.  *This has not been a normal weather year in the Central Texas Blacklands.  *Healthy horses can still spread diseases.  

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed the House. Weather continues to impact wheat harvest.NCBA weighs in on upcoming nutrition guidelines report. Some artificial intelligence tools may be a good starting point for gardeners.The U.S. is closing in on a scrapie free designation.

*USDA is shutting down Mexican livestock imports once again.  *There are big agricultural losses from the flooding, but that's not a priority right now.  *The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association has moved their annual convention to Fredericksburg.  *The cattle industry summer meeting is underway in San Diego. *Making a profit on cotton is not likely for Texas farmers this year.  *American farmers are expected to produce a massive corn crop this year.  *This has been a very different summer for much of Texas. *Liver flukes are a common problem in some areas of Texas.  

*The flooding in Kerr County is the worst in modern history.   *President Trump continues to pressure other nations into better trade deals.  *The Texas wheat harvest is running behind schedule this year.   *Cotton growing in the Texas High Plains has a lot of potential this year.*USDA has begun its phased reopening of southern ports to livestock from Mexico.  *There are a lot of choices when it comes to building fences in rural Texas. *Heavy rainfall has been the top story in Texas this week.  *High pathogenic avian influenza has affected many livestock, especially dairy cattle.

*The One Big Beautiful Bill contained several benefits for cattle producers.  *A new study reveals farmer sentiment weakened in June.  *Record cattle prices are to be expected this year.  *There are some good looking cotton fields in the Texas High Plains.*The temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs will expire this week.  *Fencing is not needed to enforce trespassing laws in Texas.  *Farm chores are slowing down in the Texas Rolling Plains.  *Bovine leukemia virus is common in American cattle.  

*Cotton will not be a profitable crop in Texas this year.  *Feral hogs cause more than $800 million in annual losses in Texas.  *Crop conditions are looking good in South Texas.   *The continuing decline of the water supply in the Texas High Plains could lead to farmers planting more wheat.  *Agricultural trade negotiations continue with Canada.  *USDA recently provided an update on its efforts to fight avian influenza.  *The weather has been hot and dry in Deep South Texas, but that is changing.  *HERDA is a serious skin disease in horses.  

The corn leaf hopper is back in parts of Texas, including the Texas High Plains. New duties on some imports of 2,4-D are now in effect. Demand for U.S. beef remains high, in part due to the nutritional benefits of the protein. Hay harvest is underway in East Texas.There is an easy method to help prevent shipping fever in your horses.

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

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed the Senate.The fight against New World screwworms continues in Mexico.Texas panhandle crops are off to a good start. New Dietary Guidelines for Americans are expected by the end of the year. Tracking your beef cattle herds health with a scorecard can be beneficial.May and June rains have been good for crops in the Coastal Bend. 

USDA announces phased reopening of southern ports to livestock from Mexico.  The first cotton bale in the United States has been harvested in Texas. The shrinking cow herd has caused the supply of feeder cattle to drop over the past couple of years. Texans can expect hot and dry conditions in July.  Some farmers on the South Plains of West Texas are having to replant their crops. There's no silver bullet to stop liver abscesses in cattle. A large number of equine infectious anemia cases were found to have originated from a Texas equine veterinary clinic.

Former U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady of Texas says provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are beneficial for Texas agriculture. Parts of the Grain Standards Act will expire this year unless Congress takes action.  A lot of mystery remains for cattle liver abscess researchers. There are more hogs in Texas this year.  Texas A&M's annual Beef Cattle Short Course is just around the corner. Silage chopping has begun in Central Texas.

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*Much of the Texas cotton crop is behind schedule.   *Registration is underway for the Bennett Trust Women's Land Stewardship Conference.  *A federal court has ordered Texas based AgriDime LLC to pay $1.6 million in restitution in a cattle Ponzi scheme.  *Managing cattle in a time of high prices can be challenging.  *We could soon see changes to the H2A guest worker program.  *An Amarillo company specializes in transporting agricultural products across the U.S.  *Times are changing for Texas gardening.*The ability to synchronize heat cycles in cows has gotten less complicated.  

This will be a jam-packed episode! To start, we have former Ted Cruz chief of staff and Texas attorney general candidate Aaron Reitz in studio. He gives us his thoughts on Iran, THC, Tucker Carlson, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and President Donald Trump! Following, we have PETA representative Brittany Peet join the show to talk about her appearance on the Netflix series “Tiger King.” Additionally, we have the real Joe Exotic call in from jail to explain his side of the story! Finally, we review our newest Libtard in the Wild, possible future NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Don't miss this episode of “Prime Time with Alex Stein”!   Today's Sponsors:    PureHealth If you're looking to lose weight, boost energy, or reduce swelling in your legs and feet, check out two powerful American-made supplements from PureHealth Research. Liver Health Formula helps reduce fat deposits and increase energy, while Lymph System Support flushes out toxins to reduce swelling. Get 35% off these supplements and more at PureHealthResearch.com with code ALEX at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*The Texas wheat harvest is winding down.   *The Texas Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide warning about a crop fungus.  *Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the formation of a New World screwworm response team.   *Rains in the Texas High Plains have allowed some ranchers to get more use out of winter wheat.  *U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently took a ride along the border on horseback.  *The corn crop in the Upper Gulf Coast looks good so far.  *The Texas Rolling Plains has full lakes and a full soil moisture profile.  *Orphaned foals need proper management for them to grow and be healthy.  

*There are not enough sterile flies being dropped in Mexico to keep New World screwworms from moving north.   *Texas lawmakers will head back to Austin in a few weeks.  *Wheat harvest is back up and running after rain delays.  *More rain is falling on the Texas High Plains this week. *A group of men and women patrol the border every day to protect Texas livestock.  *The cotton crop in the Upper Gulf Coast is looking good right now.  *Farmers are busy with harvest in Deep South Texas.*Providing shade can help cattle perform better.  

*Wheat harvest continues to move north.  *Recent rains have helped reduce drought conditions across Texas.   *USDA's monthly Cattle on Feed report contained no surprises. *Farmers in Southeast Texas heard a Farm Bill update at a recent field day.  *A month ago Mexico promised to make water deliveries to South Texas.  *Researchers at West Texas A&M are making new discoveries about liver abscesses in cattle.*The state's largest farm organization welcomes the news of a sterile screwworm fly facility in the Rio Grande Valley.  *Injecting botulinum neurotoxin in the hock joints of horses can help decrease arthritis pain.  

*The state legislative session was good for agriculture.   *Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have come together to support efforts to combat New World screwworms.  *Summer livestock grazing conditions are good for those areas of Texas that have received spring rainfall.  *West Texas A&M is playing a leading role in liver abscess research.  *Having full lakes and a full soil moisture profile is making for an optimistic year in the Texas Rolling Plains.  *Pinkeye in cattle is a concern this time of year.