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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Republicans are in convention in Houston and have elected a new state chairman, defeating the incumbent. D'Rinda Randall has been elected the new head of the Republican Party of Texas and David Covey has been elected as vice chairman. Also, the report of the temporary committee for Texas legislative priorities has reported a list of 15 priorities that will likely be reduced to about half by the convention. In the #15 item on AI, this could come right out of the Democrat Party's platform anytime over the last 40 years!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.DPS Releases Details in Midland Shooting.Attorney General Paxton ruling rightly declares that so-called ‘skill' gaming machines can still violate Texas gambling laws.Governor Abbott partly grandstand on directive making data centers pay their own infrastructure expansion (electric grid) costs. They, and every other industrial customer, generally already does this. Maybe he'll achieve a small incremental gain with this?Bill Clinton appointed, McGovern supporting federal judge in Massachusetts says Texas cannot sue the Dem money machine ActBlue because it helps Paxton's campaign. By that logic, this judge's order help's Talarico's campaign so he's wrong.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
The Texas Republican Party faces today a seeming no-brainer choice: Will it stand with the man at the top of the GOP ticket this fall, Governor Greg Abbott, and 1.9 million voters in its base in opposing sharia-supremacism? Or, will it legitimize among its convention delegates operatives of the Muslim Brotherhood and its pitbull front, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) – which Mr. Abbott has properly designated as terrorist organizations. One of them, Dr. Tarek Hussein, actually founded CAIR's Texas chapter and authored a paper about how to infiltrate political parties. The obvious purpose of doing so is to advance the Brotherhood's stated “mission” of “destroying Western civilization from within with the help of unbelievers.” Banning sharia is a winning issue for Republican and other patriots – unless the Texas GOP submits to it, alienating them and further empowering and emboldening the jihadists. This is Frank Gaffney.
This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol takes four of the week's biggest headlines and holds them up to the light of Scripture.4 STORIES THIS WEEK:1. When the Rainbow Recedes: Corporate America's Pride retreat is a market calculation, not a moral awakening — and Christians shouldn't mistake one for the other.2. The Question Pro-Lifers Won't Ask: IVF destroys more embryos every year than surgical abortion. The Texas GOP is being forced to reckon with it. So should the church.3. "We Did Not Tell the Truth": Bethel, Bolz, and what every church must learn before the next cover-up.4. They Stormed the Sanctuary: Thirty charged for entering a Minnesota church mid-worship. The hostility is coming — is your family prepared?
Pope Leo speaks on Jesus and war...Texas GOP leaders continue to push the abortion issue...and a resolution in a California county for "traditional nuclear family month".
In a two-part discussion this week, on the first In Progress of Pride 2026, we note how Texas GOP types have targeted our LGBTQ+ friends this election year - from ripping out crosswalks, to suing Big Gay Swim Days, to forcing Texas Children's Hospital into a ridiculous "detransitioning" clinic. And, we note that Scott Pelley - the Texas native and veteran CBS News journalist fired for standing up to his new MAGA bosses - is and shall always be a complete badass. Thank you Scott for your courage and character.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Abraham George is the conservative chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. He was the chairman of the Collin County GOP before taking over the state GOP from Matt Rinaldi. ANDD'Rinda Randall is the Vice Chairwoman of the Republican party of Texas. Since 2008, she has been instrumental in organizing diverse campaigns, including block walks, voter registration drives, and leveraging social media for outreach. She's running to be the next Chair of the republican party of Texas.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Having campaigned for more mainstream candidates during the primary, Texas Republican officials from Governor Greg Abbott down the line are now embracing the MAGA fringe nominees they were opposing just days ago: https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2026-06-04/bo-french-texas-railroad-commission-oil-gas-election-republicanERCOT officials have begun streamlining the approval process for new data centers to plug into the state grid, making it easier for the biggest, thirstiest and power-hungriest projects to sail through: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2026/06/02/553505/ercot-votes-to-streamline-process-for-data-centers-looking-to-join-the-power-grid/Frisco is rapidly becoming ground zero for the Islamophobic culture war at the center of Republican election messaging - its mayoral race has become a de-facto referendum on the issue: https://tx3dnews.com/friscos-runoff-is-about-more-than-who-becomes-mayor/...A confrontation developed at Frisco City Hall on Tuesday as armed counter-protestors provoked by a "Rally Against Rednecks" announced on social media assembled: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/article/frisco-protest-flier-draws-counter-protesters-22286166.php...Progress Texas has signed on to an open letter against the Republican amplification of anti-Islamic sentiment in Texas: https://progresstexas.org/blog/open-letter-islamophobiaEnvironment Texas is calling on concerned voters to voice their opposition to the selling off of public lands, currently being considered by the U.S. Senate: https://tinyurl.com/3kpp37xpWe're excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026Progress 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.
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: A discussion with Cook Political Report's Jessica Taylor on what the brutal Texas GOP Senate primary tells us about President Trump's grip on the Republican party – and the bigger fight over the Senate this fall. Then: OJ Oleka of the State Financial Officers Foundation discusses his group's efforts across the country to expose government fraud. Finally: Institute for Global Affairs Director Jonathan Guyer discusses new polling on American views of the Iran war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
News On The Flipside Iran promises ‘utter ruin' if war restarts Lmao Space X again lunch's more rockets the rest of the world put together Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded in a huge fireball during a test in Florida: What you need to know Former California mayor pleads guilty to secretly working as foreign agent of China Jill Biden Says It Was 'Shocking' to Learn White House Doctors 'Somehow' Missed Joe's Prostate Cancer Archaeologists Found a 400-Year-Old Shipwreck—And Its Black Market Cargo Iran promises ‘utter ruin' if war restarts. Here's what could happen if diplomacy fails See latest Trump approval rating polls after Texas GOP runoff win Something weird is happening with 3i Atlas - scientists are starting to worry Curiosity rover finds signs of ancient life on Mars Witnesses kept reporting 7-foot mantis creatures - then the encounters turned telepathic, “They're watching us” Europe warns of Russian escalation as underground coup plot emerges How 3 UFO videos were once leaked by the US government Longtime Democratic congresswoman abruptly reverses course, pulls out of reelection bid Artificial Intelligence Solves One of Archaeology's Biggest Puzzles in History Intelligence analysis reveals what the CIA has long concealed about UFOs Scientists have come up with a new meaning of life – and it's pretty mind-blowing Trump's poll numbers with key demographic shock CNN data guru: 'Oh my goodness' Russia's internal cracks and Ukraine's strategic strikes Putin ignites new crisis for Trump as drone hits NATO country The US government allegedly made contact with alien beings - then the cover-up began, "Serve them" New DNA analysis of mysterious 'conehead' mummies fuels alien origin theories ‘Thank you, Mr. Tariff!': The US just posted a massive 55% deficit cut — Trump calls it the ‘biggest drop in history.' Are tariffs actually working?
What took place in the Texas primary on Tues, May 26 sealed a new era for GOP politics. Even with over $100 million poured into the campain of Senator John Cornyn, he was still crushed by his opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging him for his seat by around 27 points. It was clear the Texas GOP voters were making their choices on issues over dollars in this election. The signs for this political earthquake were occurring throughout this campaign season, and finally produced the main lesson to be learned from this week. This is that President Trump is now clearly the leader of the Republican Party. This was sealed by an unprecedented 117-0 win rate by candidates he has endorsed in this primary cycle. In addition, this episode will cover the concerns and spiritual dangers of Paxton's opponent in November, Texas Rep. James Talarico. Concerning statements by Talarico are covered with commentary from traditional evangelical doctrines that should raise the alarm in their camp.News information provided in this video come from conservative sources noted below:Dr. Steve TurleyBenny JohnsonChristina Aguayo NewsEach one of these I've found much useful news and commentary that's pretty accurate - not in the alternative universe of the legacy media types.Theme song “Holy Is the Lord” is used by permission of songwriter/ performing artist Pastor Steve Hereford of the Changed By Grace Church in Jacksonville, FL. His inspirational Scripture songs may be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and many other web streaming services. Search “Steve Hereford.”Your comments are welcome! Send a text my way!2Days Denarius is a Bible believing teaching ministry devoted to the inerrancy, infallibility, and authority of Scripture as our only rule of faith and practice. It also holds to the doctrinal tenets of the London Baptist confession of 1689. This ministry may be reached at 2daysdenarius@gmail.comRon Thomas (MDiv, RBC) is an ordained minister with 25-plus years of ministry experience, 22 serving as an active duty chaplain in our armed services.Material used in this podcast are provided under the educational and commentary provisions of Section 207 of the Fair Use Act of 1976.
Texas just delivered one of the biggest political shocks in years — and political strategist Luke Macias joins Danielle Gill to break down what Ken Paxton’s massive victory over John Cornyn’s establishment wing really means for the GOP, grassroots conservatives, and the 2026/2028 election cycles. 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Luke Macias Joins the Show!00:26 – Ken Paxton’s Landslide & Trump’s Influence 02:45 – What Paxton vs. Cornyn Reveals About the GOP 05:58 – Comparing This Race to Cruz vs. Beto 09:09 – Why Democrats Keep Misreading Texas 14:05 – Down‑Ballot Texas Races & Conservative Momentum 18:28 – Looking Ahead to 2026 & 2028 Elections Watch full clips of the Danielle Gill Show here: https://rumble.com/c/DanielleDsouzaGill/videos?e9s=src_v1_cmd Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danielle-gill-show/id1879812724 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3x6hMKFn1roWyzLzednxXL?si=nhZG0TauTOmkWBo_ieFhcw Follow Danielle Gill on all social platforms:X - https://x.com/danielledsouzag?s=21&t=EDXtjHM__JNF18166lWkTQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielledsouzagillFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/14YvjS1Umni/?mibextid=wwXIfrTruth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@danielledsouzagillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Waldman has more crazy to tell us about. Greg Dworkin has discovered more polls to share. We shall reconvene forthwith. 4.5% of the Texas voting population has spoken, electing deplorable Ken Paxton over deplorable wannabee John Cornyn. That' sa lot of deplorables, enough for a Trump win, maybe enough fora Republican loss. At least that's the dream. Today, the good news is that James Talarico has shaken up the race and gave life to the Democratic cause across the state. Texas Gop money will pour into convincing their voters that they are capable of holding their noses tight enough to vote for Paxton. More importantly, with John Cornyn gone, so is the money and clout that he brought to the state as a ranking Senator. Seniority used to be the path to money and clout in government. Those days seem long gone. To commemorate their departure, Donald K. Trump hopes to pass some illegal tender to the geeks and carnies out in the back yard building a stage for the Milli, or Vanilli concert. Nicki Minaj, Kid Rock and Ted Nugent are too big for this gig… oops, Milli Vanilli ends up locating a threshold of embarrassment. Trump has no threshold. Trump threatens to attack Oman, intervened to score another $640 million for Junior, and $13.1 million for his pool boy. He wants to jail his rape victim, E. Jean Carroll.
A former Dallas Housing Authority supervisor was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 in public funds. In other news, Texas voters didn't just settle a bruising Senate runoff Tuesday. Confrontational politics wins. Trump's sway on the Texas GOP remains powerful. The MAGA movement is strong in Texas among others; a massive swath of land historically used for sheep and cattle ranching is set to become Texas' second-largest state park; nd when the throngs descend on the various host cities of this summer's FIFA World Cup matches, health officials will be monitoring waste water for potential infectious disease outbreaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chuck Todd uses the fallout from the Texas runoff to identify a much bigger pattern emerging across the Sun Belt — and argues we may be watching a generational realignment of American politics in real time. For decades, Southern states moved steadily from blue to red, with the Sun Belt providing the demographic engine of every Republican majority and Democrats traditionally finding their path to power through the upper Midwest. But Trump's GOP has now moved so far right that it's quietly opening the door for Democrats across the South — the blue shift we've seen in Georgia over the past decade is starting to happen in Texas, and the Trump brand has badly complicated things for the centrist voters who used to keep these states reliably Republican. Chuck argues that successful Southern Republican governors of the past spent enormous energy doing coalition management — keeping their activist wing at bay while delivering for swing voters — but Republicans misread their recent electoral dominance and started catering exclusively to their base instead.The data is clear: election deniers consistently lose in Georgia, and when every single issue becomes a loyalty test, you bleed exactly the kind of voters you need to actually win. But Chuck’s larger argument is that Democrats are blowing the opportunity. He argues the Democratic path back to power is genuinely simple — economic inequality and the concentration of corporate power are causing virtually all of America's ills, and there's a coherent coalition waiting to be built around those issues — but progressives behave like they've already won the intellectual argument and refuse to do the actual work of persuasion. There's no "pure" way to win, Chuck says: winning coalitions are inherently messy, both party bases want movement politics, but the actual electorate consistently rewards coalition politics. Americans increasingly dislike both parties for very different reasons — moderate voters think Democrats are weak and Republicans are too extreme — and what they're actually hungry for is a coalition that is stable and visibly capable of governing. Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the "Ask Chuck" segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 0:15 Fallout from Texas runoff - We’re seeing a pattern in the Sun Belt 1:00 For decades, southern states have been transitioning from blue to red 2:00 Sun belt states have powered the Republican majority 3:15 Democrats path to power used to be the midwest, now is moving south 4:00 Republicans move to the right has created Dem opportunities in Sun Belt 5:30 The shift to blue we’ve seen in Georgia is starting to happen in Texas 6:30 The Trump brand has complicated things for centrist voters in the south 7:15 Will Ken Paxton be the Mark Robinson of Texas? 8:15 Southern governors were able to keep their activist wing at bay 9:45 GOP leaders in the south had to perform coalition management 11:00 Republicans misunderstood election dominance, then catered to base 12:00 Florida GOP has purged most of its institutional wing 13:15 Loudest activists have set the tone for the Republican party 14:00 Arizona GOP went way too far to the right, less competitive now 16:00 Election deniers have consistently lost in Georgia 17:00 When every issue becomes a loyalty test, you bleed voters 18:15 Texas election will test if the Texas GOP went too far right 20:15 Dems path to power is simple, but have to be willing to take it 22:00 Economic inequality & concentration of power are causing all of our ills 22:30 Progressives behave like they’ve won the intellectual argument 23:15 It’s hard to convince most dedicated supporters what the winning path is 24:15 Republicans are losing due to Trump’s purging of the party 26:30 There’s no “pure” way to win, winning coalitions are messy 27:45 Both bases want movement politics, electorate rewards coalition politics 29:15 Americans increasingly dislike both parties for different reasons 31:15 Base Democrats are taking the wrong lessons from Trump 32:00 Moderate voters think Dems are weak, and GOP is too extreme 33:15 Voters want a coalition that’s stable and capable of governing 35:30 Biden governed differently than he campaign and voters punished him 41:30 Ask Chuck 41:45 Taking the high road in politics doesn’t always work, worth the trade off? 47:15 How do you see election results in 2026 shaping the gerrymandering fight? 50:15 Are presidential approval polls too limited or not comprehensive enough? 54:30 Do you see a path forward for people who believe in healing our politics? 1:01:15 Would it make sense to draw districts without humans involved using metrics? 1:08:45 Is expanding the house realistic considering politics & public perception?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd uses the fallout from the Texas runoff to identify a much bigger pattern emerging across the Sun Belt — and argues we may be watching a generational realignment of American politics in real time. For decades, Southern states moved steadily from blue to red, with the Sun Belt providing the demographic engine of every Republican majority and Democrats traditionally finding their path to power through the upper Midwest. But Trump's GOP has now moved so far right that it's quietly opening the door for Democrats across the South — the blue shift we've seen in Georgia over the past decade is starting to happen in Texas, and the Trump brand has badly complicated things for the centrist voters who used to keep these states reliably Republican. Chuck argues that successful Southern Republican governors of the past spent enormous energy doing coalition management — keeping their activist wing at bay while delivering for swing voters — but Republicans misread their recent electoral dominance and started catering exclusively to their base instead.The data is clear: election deniers consistently lose in Georgia, and when every single issue becomes a loyalty test, you bleed exactly the kind of voters you need to actually win. But Chuck’s larger argument is that Democrats are blowing the opportunity. He argues the Democratic path back to power is genuinely simple — economic inequality and the concentration of corporate power are causing virtually all of America's ills, and there's a coherent coalition waiting to be built around those issues — but progressives behave like they've already won the intellectual argument and refuse to do the actual work of persuasion. There's no "pure" way to win, Chuck says: winning coalitions are inherently messy, both party bases want movement politics, but the actual electorate consistently rewards coalition politics. Americans increasingly dislike both parties for very different reasons — moderate voters think Democrats are weak and Republicans are too extreme — and what they're actually hungry for is a coalition that is stable and visibly capable of governing. Then, novelist Elliot Ackerman and retired Admiral James Stavridis — the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander — join the Chuck Toddcast to discuss their new novel 2084 and to deliver some deeply uncomfortable warnings about where war, technology, and great-power competition are actually headed. The duo, whose previous collaboration 2034 imagined a U.S.-China war, are quick to clarify that their work isn't predictive fiction — it's cautionary fiction, written from the conviction that major disasters almost always stem from a failure of imagination, and that the only way to prevent the worst-case scenarios is to seriously imagine them first. Ackerman and Stavridis argue that war has fundamentally changed, that superpowers are now uniquely vulnerable to asymmetric warfare, and that victors are made or unmade by their willingness to adapt to new technologies — pointing to the Ukraine war as a real-time revolution in drone combat and AI-driven battlefield decision-making. They raise the hardest moral question facing modern militaries: do you always need a human in the loop of the kill chain, and if not, who is morally responsible when something goes wrong? Different countries are answering that question in different ways, with profoundly different ethical and strategic consequences. The conversation broadens into the deeper structural concerns animating 2084. Ackerman and Stavridis warn that one of the gravest threats to the international order is the rise of corporations whose power is beginning to rival that of nation-states — and they argue the defining feature of a nation-state has always been its monopoly on violence, meaning governments will eventually be forced to ensure corporations can't apply violence at scale (a fight that has already begun in subtle ways). They flag Trump's recent summit with Xi Jinping as a massive win for China, with Xi clearly presenting himself as the senior partner while Trump walked away with very little — and the meeting was particularly catastrophic for Taiwan, whose strategic standing has now been visibly weakened. The authors discuss whether democracy will remain the defining feature of America going forward, whether the country can overcome its current internal divisions, and how human patterns of warfare repeat themselves across centuries even as the technology evolves. They make the case that the 1983 film War Games was prescient and overdue for a reboot, that military action against Cuba would be nothing like Venezuela — politically much tougher given the engaged Cuban-American community in Florida, and economically far more expensive on the reconstruction side — and that Venezuela itself has the natural resources to one day become "the Dubai of the Caribbean" if its politics ever stabilize. Their bottom-line warning is the one most worth sitting with: the war between the United States and China is the one we all hope to avoid, and the only way to make sure it never happens is to take seriously the possibility that it could. Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the "Ask Chuck" segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 Fallout from Texas runoff - We’re seeing a pattern in the Sun Belt 03:45 For decades,southern states have been transitioning from blue to red 04:45 Sun belt states have powered the Republican majority 06:00 Democrats path to power used to be the midwest, now is moving south 06:45 Republicans move to the right has created Dem opportunities in Sun Belt 08:15 The shift to blue we’ve seen in Georgia is starting to happen in Texas 09:15 The Trump brand has complicated things for centrist voters in the south 10:00 Will Ken Paxton be the Mark Robinson of Texas? 11:00 Southern governors were able to keep their activist wing at bay 12:30 GOP leaders in the south had to perform coalition management 13:45 Republicans misunderstood election dominance, then catered to base 14:45 Florida GOP has purged most of its institutional wing 16:00 Loudest activists have set the tone for the Republican party 16:45 Arizona GOP went way too far to the right, less competitive now 18:45 Election deniers have consistently lost in Georgia 19:45 When every issue becomes a loyalty test, you bleed voters 21:00 Texas election will test if the Texas GOP went too far right 23:00 Dems path to power is simple, but have to be willing to take it 24:45 Economic inequality & concentration of power are causing all of our ills 25:15 Progressives behave like they’ve won the intellectual argument 26:00 It’s hard to convince most dedicated supporters what the winning path is 27:00 Republicans are losing due to Trump’s purging of the party 29:15 There’s no “pure” way to win, winning coalitions are messy 30:30 Both bases want movement politics, electorate rewards coalition politics 32:00 Americans increasingly dislike both parties for different reasons 34:00 Base Democrats are taking the wrong lessons from Trump 34:45 Moderate voters think Dems are weak, and GOP is too extreme 36:00 Voters want a coalition that’s stable and capable of governing 38:15 Biden governed differently than he campaign and voters punished him 44:30 Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis join the Chuck ToddCast 45:30 2084 is not predictive fiction, it’s cautionary fiction 46:30 Major disasters come from a failure of imagination 47:45 Planned the arc of multiple books in advance 49:00 You can’t be too dystopian or too pollyannish 50:00 War has changed and superpowers are vulnerable to asymmetric war 50:45 Victors are made by adapting to new technologies 51:15 Ukraine war has revolutionized fighting with drones and AI 52:00 War is terrible and drones risk “gamifying” it 53:30 Questions surround whether humans must be involved in “kill chain” 55:15 Always having a human in the loop may not always be best option 56:15 AI tools have moral questions that countries answer differently 57:30 The risk of corporations being more powerful than nation states 58:45 Nation states will ensure that corporations can’t apply violence at scale 59:45 Defining feature of a nation state is a monopoly on violence 1:02:30 Book predicts that Greenland will be growing wine due to climate change 1:03:00 War between U.S. and China is the one we all hope to avoid 1:03:30 Trump’s summit with Xi was a massive with for Xi and China 1:04:00 Xi seemed like the senior partner, Trump got very little 1:04:45 The summit was terrible for Taiwan 1:06:00 2034 started with the thesis of the U.S. and China going to war 1:08:15 Will democracy remain the defining feature of America? 1:08:45 Can America overcome the big divisions in the nation? 1:10:15 War is something humans have engaged in & you can see patterns emerge 1:12:30 Other war books served as cautionary fiction & inspiration for the book 1:14:45 The movie “War Games” needs a reboot, it was prescient 1:16:00 Military action against Cuba won’t be like Venezuela, will be much tougher 1:17:00 The Cuban American community in Florida would be very engaged 1:18:15 Venezuela has the resources to be Dubai on the Caribbean 1:18:45 Reconstruction of Cuba would be wildly expensive 1:19:30 What is your next project? 1:20:00 Don’t need to read the earlier books to read 2084, they stand on their own 1:22:15 Ask Chuck 1:22:30 Taking the high road in politics doesn’t always work, worth the trade off? 1:28:00 How do you see election results in 2026 shaping the gerrymandering fight? 1:31:00 Are presidential approval polls too limited or not comprehensive enough? 1:35:15 Do you see a path forward for people who believe in healing our politics? 1:42:00 Would it make sense to draw districts without humans involved using metrics? 1:49:30 Is expanding the house realistic considering politics & public perception?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve and the crew recap yesterday's crucial Texas GOP primary runoffs, what they mean, and why candidates like Ken Paxton must get used to dealing with heretics like James Talarico. Then, Steve reacts to Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud gambit and why it's high-risk, high-reward. The team plays a round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Daniel Horowitz joins the show with his weekly message of woe and lamentation. TODAY'S SPONSORS: FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tonight on The Last Word: Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary runoff. Also, the U.S. strikes Iran as Donald Trump says talks are going “nicely.” And Ben Rhodes writes about the battle for American identity in his new book, “All We Say.” Ali Velshi, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, Rep. Adam Smith, and Ben Rhodes join Lawrence O'Donnell. 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.
A.M. Edition for May 27. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn to clinch the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up a showdown with Democrat James Talarico in what could be the red state's most competitive general election in years. Plus, The Trump administration plans to deploy public health officers to Kenya for a potential Ebola quarantine facility for Americans. And WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov says with Russia stuck on the Ukrainian battlefield and launching massive strikes on Kyiv, European capitals fear Moscow could expand the conflict beyond Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Cornyn is out. Ken Paxton is in, and this November, he will face off against Will's arch-nemesis: Texas State Representative James Talarico. FOX & Friends Co-Host Lawrence Jones joins Will to analyze the playing field ahead of one of 2026's most decisive Senate races, before taking a look at Will's explosive interview with another Senate hopeful, Abdul El-Sayed. Plus, Minnesota State Representative Kristen Robbins joins to share the results of her fraud investigation into Feeding our Future and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), as well as weigh in on California's proposed “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: Watch Will Cain Country!Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump's ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in a long and bitter Texas GOP primary war. Paxton now faces Democrat James Talarico in a race that could decide the GOP's slim 53-47 Senate majority. Also State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nomination in Texas, California Rep. Steve Hilton leads the gubernatorial race in the Golden State, and other state election results. 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
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION Ken Paxton's landslide victory over John Cornyn is being called the final blow to the Bush-era globalist machine inside the GOP. Tara breaks down the political earthquake in Texas, the collapse of the establishment donor network, and why the fight is now shifting directly to South Carolina. Plus: explosive allegations involving Democrat activist groups, Chinese Communist Party influence campaigns, AI data center sabotage, and the growing battle over election integrity and open primaries. FULL SHOW SUMMARY A political earthquake rocked Texas as Ken Paxton delivered a crushing defeat to longtime establishment Republican John Cornyn despite more than $100 million being poured into the race by GOP donor networks aligned with the Bush-era political machine. Tara argues this wasn't simply a primary loss — it was the symbolic collapse of the globalist wing of the Republican Party that originated in Texas during the Bush governorship years. The show traces the roots of modern globalism, open-border politics, and international trade governance back to the Bush family's influence in Texas politics. Tara claims Paxton became the biggest threat to that political infrastructure after aggressively targeting NGOs accused of facilitating illegal immigration and voter registration efforts in Texas. The discussion expands into South Carolina politics, where Tara argues the same establishment political network still dominates through figures like Lindsey Graham, Henry McMaster, and legislative leadership. The show heavily criticizes South Carolina Republicans who opposed redistricting changes and calls for conservative primary challenges. The episode also dives into claims of coordination between Democrat-aligned activist groups and entities connected to the Chinese Communist Party. Tara highlights reports involving opposition campaigns against AI data centers and references commentary from investor Kevin O'Leary regarding alleged online influence operations tied to Chinese interests and progressive activist organizations. Additional segments cover: The SAVE Act and election integrity battles Open primaries and Republican establishment politics Allegations surrounding activist funding networks Communist rhetoric in New York housing policy debates The future of the Republican Party after the Texas political shift KEY TALKING POINTS Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in a political landslide GOP establishment reportedly spent over $100 million defending Cornyn Tara argues the “Bush machine” lost its remaining grip on Texas Debate over globalism, immigration, and GOP identity South Carolina Republican infighting intensifies Criticism of open primaries and establishment conservatives Discussion of SAVE Act voter ID legislation Allegations involving Democrat activist networks and CCP influence AI infrastructure and data center political battles Calls for major conservative primary challenges in South Carolina SEO KEYWORDS Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Texas GOP, Bush machine, globalism, Lindsey Graham, South Carolina politics, SAVE Act, voter ID, Donald Trump, Republican primary, Karl Rove, CCP influence, Kevin O'Leary, Democrat Party, Texas election, open borders, MAGA movement, GOP establishment, election integrity
A heated political commentary out of Texas claims a dramatic power shift inside the Republican Party following a major primary outcome. Supporters describe it as a rejection of establishment influence, while critics call the rhetoric extreme and historically loaded. The episode focuses on allegations involving long-standing GOP factions, political operatives, and figures such as Ken Paxton, alongside references to former President George W. Bush and broader accusations about party ideology, globalism, and immigration policy.
Ken Paxton handily beat longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for Senate. So, what’s that mean come November? We’re also unpacking big primary runoff races from across the state on both sides of the aisle. What do the results tell us about what Texas voters are prioritizing? And did you vote in the […] The post Ken Paxton's Senate runoff win reshapes Texas GOP landscape appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about Republican momentum heading into the midterm elections and President Trump’s focus on national security amid rising tensions with Iran. He points to Ken Paxton’s decisive Texas GOP runoff victory over John Cornyn as evidence of a political shift within the Republican Party and argues that GOP voters are rallying behind candidates aligned with Trump’s agenda. Brett also discusses Trump’s comments dismissing concerns about the midterms in favor of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities, framing the stance as a sign of strong leadership. Later Brett turned his attention to Texas State Representative James Talarico and what he described as a campaign focused more on cultural flashpoints than everyday voter concerns. Brett criticized Talarico’s comments defending transgender children, arguing that political debates over sports and gender identity are being framed in emotional terms instead of practical policy discussions. He also challenged Talarico’s interpretation of biblical teachings on abortion, saying the Democratic hopeful was attempting to reshape traditional arguments in order to appeal to progressive voters ahead of a possible Senate run in Texas. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The “Great American State Fair”; Operation Cluster; people accepting less tham they deserve for Republican benefit; Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP primary; Matt makes pie; Friends of the Boundary Waters; MPD Chief Brian O’Hara is out; Minnesota creates guardrails for younger social media users; farm bankuptcies. The post The Matt McNeil Show – May 27, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.
The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. Hour 1 Segment 1 – Guest: Brett Jensen - Charlotte Mayoral search Segment 2 – Vince talks Charlotte growth Segment 3 – SC Gov. Race polling Segment 4 – Caller Alex's Poem about Charlotte Hour 2 Segment 1 – Wellness Wednesday Segment 2 – Texas GOP primary results Segment 3 – Texas primary cont. | Rep. Massie in 2028? Segment 4 – Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dominic Carter discusses the Texas GOP primary victory of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn and framing it as a sign of strong influence from Donald Trump. Dominic also covers protests in New York City over local government policies, with the host criticizing progressive leadership and supporting stricter law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Charlotte holds public forum on Data Center moratorium 6:35 More Charlotte City Council recap 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Flight booking hack to get around surveillance pricing 7:05 GMBTeam talks surveillance pricing 7:20 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP Primary 7:35 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Tulsi Gabbard resignation | Iran war latest 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble 8:05 Braves Third Baseman Bob Horner passes away at 68 8:20 A Farewell to The Morning Mix with Matt Harris, Liz Luda and TJ Boggs 8:35 Guest: Dr. Scott Huffmon (Poli-Sci Professor at Winthrop) - Charlotte City Council public forum recap | Texas GOP primary 8:50 Dr. Scott Huffmon cont. - Pres. Trump's primary endorsement success 9:20 Is South Park the best mall in the Nation? 9:35 Guest: Melissa Knicely (Animal Care and Control) - Steps for Shelter Pets community even t9:50 South Park and mall nostalgiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan talks to ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan about Trump ally Ken Paxton defeating Senator John Cornyn in a bitter Texas GOP primary, including the historic scale of the upset and what it means for Republican politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins Bo and Beth to breakdown the GOP primary in Texas, Tulsi Gabbard announces that she is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence as well as an update on the war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karl Rove joins guest host Griff Jenkins to bring the actual receipts on the explosive Texas GOP primary runoff, detailing a major multi-million dollar whistleblower scandal and why it has Texas voters asking hard questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EPISODE SUMMARY A political showdown is erupting inside the Republican Party as President Trump backs Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime Senator John Cornyn in one of the most expensive and consequential GOP primaries in years. Tara and Lee break down why this race is about far more than Texas — it's a direct battle between the America First movement and the remaining Bush-era Republican establishment. The conversation dives into the SAVE Act fight, Senate leadership tensions, border security, voter integrity debates, and why Trump reportedly changed course after Senate Republicans refused to move key election legislation. The episode also shifts to South Carolina, where outrage is growing among conservatives over accusations that Republican leaders are helping protect a Democrat congressional seat that critics say was created through unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. From Texas to South Carolina, this episode examines the growing divide inside the GOP and the political consequences heading into 2026. FEATURED STORIES Trump backs Ken Paxton in high-stakes Texas Senate primary John Cornyn faces backlash from America First conservatives SAVE Act battle deepens divisions inside Senate Republicans MAGA movement challenges Bush-era GOP leadership structure South Carolina redistricting fight sparks conservative outrage Questions intensify over Republican cooperation with Democrats Supreme Court rulings fuel renewed district map controversy Growing national attention on internal Republican Party fractures KEY TAKEAWAYS The Texas Senate race is shaping up as a defining battle between establishment Republicans and the America First movement. Trump's endorsement decision signals growing frustration with Senate GOP leadership. Election integrity legislation remains a major dividing line within the Republican Party. South Carolina's congressional map fight is becoming a national conservative flashpoint. Grassroots Republican voters are increasingly scrutinizing party leadership at the state and federal level. SEO KEYWORDS Trump endorsement, Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Texas Senate race, MAGA vs establishment, SAVE Act, Republican primary, South Carolina redistricting, Jim Clyburn district, GOP civil war, America First movement, Senate Republicans, Shane Massey, conservative podcast, political news SOCIAL MEDIA POST
Is the Trump endorsement all Ken Paxton needs to defeat a Republican in office more than 20 years? We'll have that answer as early as tonight when we get the results of the Texas GOP primary pitting incumbent Senator John Cornyn against the Trump-backed opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Nostalgia Night at the AMA's 6:35 John Cornyn and Ken Paxton face of in Texas GOP primary 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Hooters going back to "Family Friendly values" 7:05 Steve with another A.I. Hit 7:20 Mark Garrison Reports: Breakthrough in 18-year cold case (Sun Drop plant murder) 7:35 Knicks punch ticket to NBA Finals | Hurricanes take 2-1 lead in ECF | Carolina Ascent playing for NWSL Championship 7:50 CBS radio files final broadcast 8:05 GMBTeam talks about what sets Wegman's apart 8:20 52nd AMA's honor Billy idol with Lifetime Achievement award 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Beth's accidental voice text to Bo | SPAM releases hot dogs! 9:05 In-Studio Guests: Jeff Atkinson and Katherine Murphy with the 24 Foundation (Dam to Dam Charity Event) 9:20 Jeff Atkinson and Katherine Murphy - Jeff shares the story of his battle with cancer 9:35 Jeff Atkinson and Katherine Murphy - Event details 9:50 Jeff Atkinson and Katherine Murphy - More event details See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan talks to ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan about the Texas GOP primary race, including polling data and whether Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton could boost his campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump just endorsed MAGA nutjob Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP primary for Senate, potentially killing off establishment incumbent Senator John Cornyn. As GOP Senators absorbed this news, reporters described them as “visibly dismayed” and “stone-faced.” Senator Lisa Murkowski openly declared that Trump has now put the seat “in jeopardy,” asking: “How does that help strengthen the president's hand when we lose a state like Texas?” Translation: Trump has screwed himself and his party in a big way. This might cost them the seat, and at a minimum it makes it much harder to hold. So is Texas actually gettable for Democrats? We talked to Democratic operative Sawyer Hackett, a veteran of Texas races. He explains why Paxton is much weaker than Cornyn, why a perfect storm of conditions in the state could bring about the unthinkable, what Democrat James Talarico's path to victory looks like, and what could still go wrong for Democrats. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump just endorsed MAGA nutjob Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP primary for Senate, potentially killing off establishment incumbent Senator John Cornyn. As GOP Senators absorbed this news, reporters described them as “visibly dismayed” and “stone-faced.” Senator Lisa Murkowski openly declared that Trump has now put the seat “in jeopardy,” asking: “How does that help strengthen the president's hand when we lose a state like Texas?” Translation: Trump has screwed himself and his party in a big way. This might cost them the seat, and at a minimum it makes it much harder to hold. So is Texas actually gettable for Democrats? We talked to Democratic operative Sawyer Hackett, a veteran of Texas races. He explains why Paxton is much weaker than Cornyn, why a perfect storm of conditions in the state could bring about the unthinkable, what Democrat James Talarico's path to victory looks like, and what could still go wrong for Democrats. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump just endorsed MAGA nutjob Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP primary for Senate, potentially killing off establishment incumbent Senator John Cornyn. As GOP Senators absorbed this news, reporters described them as “visibly dismayed” and “stone-faced.” Senator Lisa Murkowski openly declared that Trump has now put the seat “in jeopardy,” asking: “How does that help strengthen the president's hand when we lose a state like Texas?” Translation: Trump has screwed himself and his party in a big way. This might cost them the seat, and at a minimum it makes it much harder to hold. So is Texas actually gettable for Democrats? We talked to Democratic operative Sawyer Hackett, a veteran of Texas races. He explains why Paxton is much weaker than Cornyn, why a perfect storm of conditions in the state could bring about the unthinkable, what Democrat James Talarico's path to victory looks like, and what could still go wrong for Democrats. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan and Dana talk with National Correspondent Rory O'Neill and The Dispatch Senior Writer David Drucker about Thomas Massie's primary outcome and Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Henson and Joshua Blank join the response to the much-discussed memo from Ragnar Research’s Chris Perkins on signs of sagging participation among Republican primary voters in Texas, and make some connections with the shifting politics of immigration and border security in the Texas GOP. This episode was engineered by Lucas Toussaint and mixed by […]
Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the platform of harvesting user data—including from children—without consent and using “dark patterns” to keep viewers watching. Netflix calls the lawsuit baseless, saying it respects privacy and complies with laws as it prepares to defend against the claim in court. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481, doubling mandatory recess in elementary schools from 20 to 40 minutes per day, split into two periods if needed. The law also bans taking recess away as a form of discipline. Supporters say it boosts students’ physical health, mental well-being, and classroom focus. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the platform of harvesting user data—including from children—without consent and using “dark patterns” to keep viewers watching. Netflix calls the lawsuit baseless, saying it respects privacy and complies with laws as it prepares to defend against the claim in court. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481, doubling mandatory recess in elementary schools from 20 to 40 minutes per day, split into two periods if needed. The law also bans taking recess away as a form of discipline. Supporters say it boosts students’ physical health, mental well-being, and classroom focus. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The Two “T”s impacting Texas: Talarico and TrumpTalarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/28/texas-us-senate-poll-talarico-cornyn-paxton-2026-midterms/"Editing my words': Talarico's Austin pastor says Cornyn is misrepresenting his sermon. Austin American-Statesman: https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/article/talarico-pastor-cornyn-sermon-remarks-22229939.phpSome Texas Republicans rally behind Trump's White House ballroom plan. Houston Chronicle: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/white-house-ballroom-texas-funding-22230835.phpTexas Weather WoesTrump's proposed cuts to NOAA draw pushback from key Texas GOP congressman. San Antonio Express-News: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/noaa-cuts-trump-brian-babin-22230030.php Giant hail, tornado threat rising across parts of Texas on Tuesday. Here's where. San Antonio Express-News: https://www.expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/article/hail-texas-severe-storm-cold-front-weather-22230117.phpCorpus Christi delays action on plan to cut water use by 25% if emergency is declared. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/28/texas-corpus-christi-emergency-water-restrictions/Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/28/texas-drought-corpus-christi-water-crisis-towns-declare-emergencies/Two Somber UpdatesPoor preparation doomed Camp Mystic victims, investigator tells Texas lawmakers in harrowing account. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/27/texas-legislature-flood-investigating-committee-hearing-camp-mystic/Texas parole board denies clemency to James Broadnax two days before scheduled execution. Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/article/james-broadnax-clemency-denied-22228908.phpWe have TWO live events on the calendar! The first is in Houston on Wednesday May 20, when we'll record a live podcast with the newly-elected members of the Cy-Fair ISD board to discuss the undoing of MAGA damage to that district. Space is limited! Please RSVP here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/cypressisdpodcastWe're also excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston - and into Spanish language media! 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.
Democrats claimed victory in Virginia to redraw district maps and flip as many as four seats from Republicans in Congress. It's the latest in a gerrymandering arms race to control the House that started with the Texas GOP, but where does it end?We talk about the President's negotiating tactics in Iran. It's also a big test for Vice President J.D. Vance to prove himself on the international stage. But with little to show so far, what does it mean for his aspirations to the White House?Plus, Congress takes up a huge bill to address food and farming in America. However, the typical left/right divide is scrambled by the Make America Healthy Again movement. Liz Bruenig joins from the left, and Sarah Isgur is with us on the right.Producer: Leo DuranHost: McKay Coppins, staff writer, The Atlantic (@mckaycoppins) Guests: Elizabeth Bruenig, staff writer, The Atlantic (@ebruenig) Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch (@whignewtons)