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Bigotry and open hatred against South Asians and Muslims has become a common, foundational viewpoint among Texas Republican officeholders and candidates - Bo French's ridiculous and widely-condemned comments about Texas Longhorns fans being the most egregious recent example. We invited Chanda Parbhoo of the SAAVE Texas Education Fund, one of Texas's largest AAPI organizations focused specifically on South Asian civic engagement and outreach, to give us the view from within her community and to explore with us that community's strength, resiliency and contributions to our state.Learn more about the SAAVE Texas Education Fund at https://saavetxeducationfund.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.
-- On the Show: -- Democrats hold a 6-point generic ballot lead and an 85% chance to win the House while control of the Senate is in toss-up territory -- Donald Trump publicly declines to endorse his Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination to preserve his own political leverage -- Donald Trump slurs his words during an interview in Ireland while promising $5,000 checks and threatening to halt trade over interest rates -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep at a September 11 memorial service while victim names are read as his optional Iran war continues -- Donald Trump faces multiple simultaneously unfolding scandals including a Russian oligarch funding his son's wedding -- Donald Trump gives evasive answers when questioned on his personal AI usage, Chinese surveillance, and license plate tracking -- Donald Trump displays a repeated physical habit of tapping his right leg with a stiff arm while carefully navigating stairs -- David discovers an AI channel using a synthetic clone of his voice to narrate political content under the fictional persona Daniel Carter -- On the Bonus Show: Trump rejects calls to slow down AI development, a Texas Republican candidate makes racist comments about UT students, the Trump administration thinks bike lanes are DEI, and much more...
Against all odds, Democrats still have a chance in the Texas Senate race. So, is it because Ken Paxton is bad, or because of James Talarico's Nice Young Man energy? Turns out, both.Veteran Texas journalist Christopher Hooks of Texas Monthly joins Sarah to talk about Ken Paxton's sordid history in Texas Republican politics, how Texas Trump voters are responding to James Talarico, whether the race for governor may turn competitive, and how data centers and Flock surveillance cameras are presenting an opportunity to recapture some disaffected Trump voters.Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% off select mattresses during their Labor Day sale, PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FOCUSGROUP, exclusive for my listeners.Get tickets for our Ohio live show, benefitting the Springfield, OH community.Subscribe to Sarah's Focus Group Newsletter for more exclusive insights on the Texas race this coming Tuesday.Show Links:Chris Hooks: Ken Paxton Now Has to Do the Unthinkable: Try
Racking up over 1.5 million views - overnight - in the first 8 hours of its release, the Jimmy Kimmel interview with James Talarico forced off the air by Donald Trump's FCC is set to far surpass typical network viewership. On this 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Texas Republicans are leaning into anti-Muslim hate as a primary midterm campaign plank - while we recall Trump's lies and grift related to that tragic day. And it looks like the GOP midterm convention was a bummer for many of its attendees, as Grindr fails to function properly under heavy demand in Dallas.The Kimmel/Talarico interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLDE9LrGpNkNBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/jimmy-kimmel-abc-tv-show-wont-air-james-talarico-interview-fcc-threats-rcna596994KERA Dallas: https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-09-11/texas-republicans-target-islam-muslims-at-republican-midterm-conventionSan Antonio Current: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/gay-hookup-app-grindr-experiences-dallas-outages-during-republicans-trump-a-palooza/Join Progress Texas and BallotReady for another LIVE podcast recording session with Asian Texans For Justice during this year's TribFest in Austin! Sponsor and RSVP:https://act.progresstexas.org/a/atjtribfestThe midterm election approaches! Confirm your registration and make your voting plan NOW at GoVoteTexas.org. And see a handy ballot customizable to your home address from the Texas Tribune at https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2026/texas-general-election-ballot-november-2026/.Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexasProgress Texas is now part of the lineups at KPFT-FM in Houston, Empower House Radio in San Antonio, and KZSM True Community Radio in San Marcos! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE.Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Marco Rubio is using dubious powers to create a new class of immigrant political prisoners. Meanwhile, DHS officials are bragging about how they're brutally shackling and frog-marching Haitians who came here under protected status. On this American holiday weekend, David takes a "nerd moment" to explain that the Founders always intended our Constitutional liberties to apply to noncitizens as well—including even despicable Milo Yiannopoulos. Plus: How Trump keeps getting away with his illegal ballroom construction, what normie Texas Republicans are thinking about Paxton vs. Talarico, the risks of legal shenanigans after the votes are all counted in November, and an update on the Iranian green card-holders who've now been detained 150 days. Also, Tim is heartily enjoying the LSU ruling ahead of Saturday's game against Clemson.David French joins Tim Miller for the holiday weekend pod.show notes: Follow "Bulwark Takes" for the latest releases over the weekend David's piece on Marco's tin-pot dictator leanings More on the Iranian green card-holders from a local NBC affiiliate in LA Tim's playlist Bulwark LIVE: GOOD FIGHT TOUR with Tim, Sarah, Sam and JVL is coming to the Southeast in October. Tickets are on sale NOW. Head to TheBulwark.com/Events for details and to get your tickets.
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Catie's Case: The Lindsay Clancy Trial Catie takes a deep dive into one of the most complicated and emotionally charged criminal trials in the country. Lindsay Clancy is charged in the January 2023 deaths of her three children—Cora, Dawson and Callan—at the family's home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The facts of what happened are largely undisputed. The trial instead centers on Clancy's mental state and whether she was legally responsible for her actions. Her defense argues that Clancy was experiencing severe postpartum psychosis, had undergone extensive psychiatric treatment and medication changes, and had lost touch with reality when she killed the children. Defense expert Dr. Phillip Resnick testified that she was psychotic at the time. Prosecutors argue that although Clancy suffered from significant mental-health problems, she still understood right from wrong. They point to evidence they say demonstrates organization and planning, including sending her husband Patrick out of the house on errands before the killings. Patrick Clancy's testimony became one of the trial's most emotional moments. He described Lindsay as a loving mother before her mental-health decline and said she had never previously expressed a desire to harm the children. The trial ultimately became a battle between competing psychiatric interpretations: was this a deliberate murder committed by someone suffering from depression and other mental-health problems, or the catastrophic result of postpartum psychosis severe enough to eliminate criminal responsibility? After testimony from more than 80 witnesses over roughly five weeks, jurors began deliberating on August 27. And they still haven't reached a verdict. As of August 31, the jury has deliberated for approximately 17 hours across three days. Jurors have requested to review physical evidence including prescription bottles and the knife Clancy used during her suicide attempt. The available verdicts are not simply “guilty” or “not guilty.” Depending on how jurors interpret Clancy's intent and mental state, they may consider first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter or a finding that she was not criminally responsible because of mental illness. If the jury ultimately finds her not guilty by reason of insanity, that would not necessarily mean Clancy simply goes free. She could instead be committed to a psychiatric hospital, potentially for an extended period. The case has also forced a much broader conversation about postpartum psychosis, how seriously severe postpartum psychiatric symptoms are treated, and whether the medical system failed to recognize just how sick Clancy had become. Also in this episode: The U.S.–Iran war heats up again as Trump declares Iran “dead,” threatens additional strikes and shares AI-generated footage depicting an attack that apparently never occurred. The Supreme Court, USPS and the Trump administration collide over mail voting while election officials warn that thousands of otherwise valid ballots are arriving too late to be counted. Texas Republicans begin asking uncomfortable questions about changes to the state's $3 billion-plus broadband program that benefited Elon Musk's Starlink. Meta reportedly discovers a flaw in its plan to replace huge portions of its workforce with artificial intelligence: humans still have to fix everything the AI screws up. Plus another food-recall roundup, the Pentagon gets government versions of ChatGPT and Grok, Howard Stern heads to HBO Max, AMC becomes a movie distributor, and plenty more from another completely normal week in America. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Catie's Case: The Lindsay Clancy Trial Catie takes a deep dive into one of the most complicated and emotionally charged criminal trials in the country. Lindsay Clancy is charged in the January 2023 deaths of her three children—Cora, Dawson and Callan—at the family's home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The facts of what happened are largely undisputed. The trial instead centers on Clancy's mental state and whether she was legally responsible for her actions. Her defense argues that Clancy was experiencing severe postpartum psychosis, had undergone extensive psychiatric treatment and medication changes, and had lost touch with reality when she killed the children. Defense expert Dr. Phillip Resnick testified that she was psychotic at the time. Prosecutors argue that although Clancy suffered from significant mental-health problems, she still understood right from wrong. They point to evidence they say demonstrates organization and planning, including sending her husband Patrick out of the house on errands before the killings. Patrick Clancy's testimony became one of the trial's most emotional moments. He described Lindsay as a loving mother before her mental-health decline and said she had never previously expressed a desire to harm the children. The trial ultimately became a battle between competing psychiatric interpretations: was this a deliberate murder committed by someone suffering from depression and other mental-health problems, or the catastrophic result of postpartum psychosis severe enough to eliminate criminal responsibility? After testimony from more than 80 witnesses over roughly five weeks, jurors began deliberating on August 27. And they still haven't reached a verdict. As of August 31, the jury has deliberated for approximately 17 hours across three days. Jurors have requested to review physical evidence including prescription bottles and the knife Clancy used during her suicide attempt. The available verdicts are not simply “guilty” or “not guilty.” Depending on how jurors interpret Clancy's intent and mental state, they may consider first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter or a finding that she was not criminally responsible because of mental illness. If the jury ultimately finds her not guilty by reason of insanity, that would not necessarily mean Clancy simply goes free. She could instead be committed to a psychiatric hospital, potentially for an extended period. The case has also forced a much broader conversation about postpartum psychosis, how seriously severe postpartum psychiatric symptoms are treated, and whether the medical system failed to recognize just how sick Clancy had become. Also in this episode: The U.S.–Iran war heats up again as Trump declares Iran “dead,” threatens additional strikes and shares AI-generated footage depicting an attack that apparently never occurred. The Supreme Court, USPS and the Trump administration collide over mail voting while election officials warn that thousands of otherwise valid ballots are arriving too late to be counted. Texas Republicans begin asking uncomfortable questions about changes to the state's $3 billion-plus broadband program that benefited Elon Musk's Starlink. Meta reportedly discovers a flaw in its plan to replace huge portions of its workforce with artificial intelligence: humans still have to fix everything the AI screws up. Plus another food-recall roundup, the Pentagon gets government versions of ChatGPT and Grok, Howard Stern heads to HBO Max, AMC becomes a movie distributor, and plenty more from another completely normal week in America. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The deportation cheerleader Milo Yiannopoulos finds himself deported. Did a bitter far-right feud with Laura Loomer have anything to do with it? ... President Trump wants to punish NBC's Kristen Welker over two words. Will the FCC now turn that threat into action? ... Texas Republicans are waiting for the cavalry as James Talarico floods the airwaves. Team Paxton is wondering where all that MAGA ad money is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US Senator Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, discusses US-Canadian trade tensions, the backlash against data center development and the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition." He talks to Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's DMN Debrief covers Texas Republicans defending their grip on statewide races, families weighing the rising cost of quinceañeras and how a bird-watching video game could help people with mild memory loss or early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Plus, we look at how the World Cup games impacted the North Texas economy. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss how the U.S. Secret Service smuggled President Trump out of Turkey on a different plane without the media or his staff knowing, Texas Republicans getting very worried about Ken Paxton losing the U.S. Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed becoming the latest Democrat to hate Thanksgiving, and the cautionary tale of former rising political star Andrew Gillum.First, they dive into how the Secret Service used covert moves to get President Trump onto a different plane when he was leaving Turkey last month due to the threat of an Iranian attack. Some in the media are crying foul because they or their colleagues were left on the original plane. Jim and Greg walk through what criticism is fair and what is not.Next, they get nauseous as Republicans in Texas openly worry that Ken Paxton is on track to lose his U.S. Senate race against James Talarico. GOP operatives tell Mark Halperin that Paxton is being lazy in his campaigning and evasive in addressing his many scandals. But this is Texas. Against Talarico. Is it really that dire?Then, they throw up their hands as Abdul El-Sayed becomes the latest Democrat in this cycle to express his hatred for Thanksgiving. It was seven years ago and El-Sayed insists he does not believe that anymore. But it came after his run for governor in 2018. They also react to El-Sayed's comments comparing football to the transatlantic slave trade.Finally, they detail the latest legal trouble for former Tallahassee, Florida, Mayor Andrew Gillum, who was narrowly defeated by Ron DeSantis in the 2018 governor's race. Since then Gillum has faced numerous drug charges and other revelations. Jim wonders about the impact of being a political star everyone quickly forgets about. Greg says Florida dodged a huge bullet.Please visit our great sponsors:AG1https://DrinkAG1.com/3ML Start your first AGI subscription order, and get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3 + K2 in your Welcome Kit.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3MLIf you want to see how physical gold and silver could fit into your portfolio, download Noble Gold Investments FREE Wealth Protection Kit.IncogniTake control of your digital footprint today. Use code 3ML at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/3MLNew episodes every weekday.
Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss how the U.S. Secret Service smuggled President Trump out of Turkey on a different plane without the media or his staff knowing, Texas Republicans getting very worried about Ken Paxton losing the U.S. Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed becoming the latest Democrat to […]
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A new poll on Texas statewide races is the first in a while to reflect on-the-ground political reality, or come close to such, for Texas. Talarico is up by two over Paxton and other statewide Republicans are up about five points over Democrat challengers. The best write up is at The Texan. The Texas Tribune seemed only interested in “black voters” and Talarico.Here is the actual poll results: New Poll: Senate Race A Toss-Up, With Narrow GOP Leads in Other RacesOther campaign stories I covered: Texas Republicans campaign with urgency despite decades of dominance In Texas, a Political Group, Somos Votantes, Bets $6 Million on Latino Voters Coming Back to Democrats Texas GOP cuts ticket prices to Trump's unconventional convention Gina Hinojosa makes big ad buy in effort to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott 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.Texas A&M System sued over limits on race, gender teachings. See also: A&M Officials Discussing ‘Race and Ethnic Studies Institute' With Attorneys .New federal lawsuit filed against Texas by the get-'em-high THC drug industry.Old Liberal Lon Burnam gets carried out of the Tarrant Co. Commissioners Court meeting by deputies. It was all grandstanding. Notice the old white guys with their communist fist salute in the photo!Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
As of Friday, Texas Republicans have reclassified a range of popular hemp-derived THC products like Delta-8 as Schedule I substances - possession of them is now a felony. Driven by millions in campaign contributions, the wholesale alcohol lobby has persuaded Republican leaders to eliminate hemp competition and protect their state-sanctioned distribution monopoly. Listeners can fight back by bypassing major distributors, and buying directly from local independent taprooms, distilleries, and self-distributing craft producers.KHOU Houston: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/thc-restrictions-hemp-businesses/285-3fe2342e-5ba7-4fb0-997d-915430e8fc96Progress Texas: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbgND1Lpuza/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This election year, you can support the real free press by investing in pro-democracy, pro-justice, pro-gressive storytelling. Become a monthly donor or increase your giving TODAY for our Summer Sustaining Donor Drive today, and we'll thank you with "perks for progress" - plus you'll get a shoutout on the Daily Dispatch: huge thanks to new monthly supporter Carolyn Frawley! Join Carolyn and the rest of the Progress Texas family now at https://act.progresstexas.org/a/summersustainers26.Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexasProgress Texas is now part of the lineups at KPFT-FM in Houston, Empower House Radio in San Antonio, and KZSM True Community Radio in San Marcos! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for July 30, 2026. We open with the Texas Senate race — where Democratic nominee James Tallarico released a polished campaign ad called Waking Up, featuring him driving a full-sized Dodge Ram 1500 through Texas oil fields and farm country. There's one problem: it's not his truck. Tallarico drives a Chevrolet Colorado, but its tinted windows made the interior too dark for filming, so his campaign rented the Dodge from a local company. We make the distinction between normal campaign staging and renting a persona — because the entire ad was designed to sell Tallarico as a natural extension of working Texans, and the truck was the centerpiece of that message. We also note that Republicans handed Democrats an opening by nominating Ken Paxton — damaged goods with a messy personal and political record — instead of Wesley Hunt, who would have won this race by a landslide. Texas Republicans got this one wrong. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, President Trump's Attorney General nominee Todd Blanch is in limbo after John Cornyn and Thom Tillis signaled they would not support him in the Senate Judiciary Committee — concerned about a proposed fund to compensate victims of political prosecution under Biden, including January 6th defendants, even after Blanch testified under oath the deal was dead. Trump is reportedly considering withdrawing the nomination until both senators leave office in January. Then the federal government demanded Colorado repay $8 million in Medicaid funds after an audit found the state had billed for services totaling more than 24 hours in a single day for the same patients — a mathematical impossibility. Colorado disagrees with the findings. And thousands of military-age North African men breached the border between Morocco and Spain at Ceuta — overwhelming local law enforcement, with at least nine people killed in the chaos. Spain's Supreme Court recently ruled that sea arrivals cannot be deported without due process hearings. Most of Spain's borders are water. We also cover the WNBA's latest self-inflicted embarrassment — the league itself posted and then deleted a video from All-Star Weekend showing Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese apparently agreeing to a $400 bet on the outcome of a game between their own teams. The WNBA's own rulebook explicitly prohibits players from wagering on league games, with penalties ranging from fines to lifetime bans. We ask the obvious question: what are the odds that Angel Reese faces the same consequences Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham would face in the same situation? Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson respond to a listener question about the growing number of rules new parents are imposing on grandparents before they can see a newborn — mandatory vaccinations, isolation periods, mask requirements, no kissing — and trace it directly to the damage Anthony Fauci did to medical credibility during COVID. A generation raised on social media sees the exception, not the rule, and draws sweeping conclusions from rare worst-case scenarios. Teri's advice: get the vaccines with 50-year safety records, do your research on the newer ones, and for the love of everything good — let grandparents kiss the babies. We dig into a J7 report — tracking antisemitic violence in the seven countries with the largest Jewish populations outside Israel — which found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the Western world since 1994. There were 23,000 antisemitic attacks in those seven countries last year alone, including 20 murders of Jewish people motivated by hatred of Jews — three in the United States. We trace the rise to mainstream media coverage of Israel's response to October 7th that portrayed military action against a terrorist organization as genocide — providing ideological cover for people who were already antisemitic to act. We also connect it to the intersectionality framework that positions whoever appears most oppressed as the default sympathetic party — a framework that simultaneously claims to support women, gay people, and Palestinians, without reckoning with the fact that none of those three positions are compatible with each other under Hamas governance. For our first Bright Spot, President Trump announced that Middle East mediators — including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey — have reached an agreement on the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with a phased plan to rebuild Gaza, establish a new Palestinian government, and guarantee Israel's security. We call it what it is: not a ceasefire, not a pause, but a structured plan — and potentially the most significant Middle East development in a generation. For our second Bright Spot, the island nation of Micronesia — 75,000 people spread across 607 islands in the South Pacific — used to charge $65 per megabit per second per month for internet access because the government ran the only internet provider. When the government ended its monopoly and allowed private companies in — including Starlink — the price dropped 99% to 78 cents per megabit and internet access jumped from nearly nothing to 88% of the population. All they did was end the government monopoly. We connect it directly to New York City's government grocery store plan — and suggest Mamdani study Micronesia before he opens his first store. We also cover New York City bodegas allegedly allowing customers to use EBT food stamp cards to purchase kratom — an herbal extract not approved as food, a drug, or a dietary supplement — and potentially THC products. We call it what it is: SNAP trafficking, a federal crime that diverts money intended for nutrition into products that have nothing to do with nutrition. We also note that families of 9/11 victims are asking organizers of the 25th anniversary Ground Zero memorial to bar Mayor Mamdani from attending — citing his political positions, his anti-Semitic endorsements, and his statement during his campaign that the worst thing about 9/11 was that his aunt feared people were looking at her suspiciously. We say that day belongs to the families and to the fallen — and that Mamdani would be a distraction from both. And we close with 73-year-old Dave Whitlow of Richmond, Virginia — who has spent eight years volunteering twice a week at the Children's Hospital of Richmond as a professional cuddler of premature babies. On busy days he holds eight different babies, some weighing less than two pounds, giving them the human contact their developing systems need. As he places each one back into their NICU bed, he tells them the same thing: grow strong, grow smart, grow kind. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace examines the fatal ICE shooting of an unarmed Houston construction contractor that has reignited debate over immigration enforcement, transparency and accountability in Texas. Jeremy speaks with U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia and Houston Chronicle reporter Julian Aguilar about the conflicting accounts of the shooting, the calls for an independent investigation, similarities to the shooting in Maine, and the broader political fallout. He also breaks down the renewed effort by Texas Republicans to ban THC products after Governor Greg Abbott's vetoed their ban last year. Plus, a rare public campaign stop from Senate candidate Ken Paxton shows how he's going to use a classic GOP line of attack in his battle against Democratic challenger James Talarico in one of the hottest races in the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:An annual quality of life study by CNBC gives Texas an "F" and ranks us the second-worst state in which to live in the U.S.: https://www.chron.com/texas/article/texas-worst-states-2026-22342359.php...In their business survey, Texas is #4 - proving that economic success does not guarantee a good quality of life for most people: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/democratic-challenger-hinojosa-blames-gov-greg-abbott-for-texas-decline-in-top-states-for-business-list/...Data centers and their local pollution are a great example of lax business regulation negatively impacting life quality for people who live nearby: https://www.wired.com/story/data-centers-taking-over-texas-pollution-could-be-catastrophic/With all of that happening, Texas Republicans are working instead on further bans on THC products for next year's legistlative session: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-republicans-going-after-thc-again-40694510/Austin listeners: you're invited to check out a FREE screening of the documentary film "John Lewis: Good Trouble" on Friday! Info and RSVP: http://bit.ly/GTLOAUSTINThis election year, you can support the real free press by investing in pro-democracy, pro-justice, pro-gressive storytelling, delivered by Texans, for Texans. Join Progress Texas this summer ahead of the midterms, and become a monthly donor or increase your giving TODAY for our Summer Sustaining Donor Drive! With your partnership, we can reach more independents, progressives and young voters, who must be mobilized to win elections. So far, 3 donors have signed up or increased their gifts during our summer drive, and if you join them today, we'll thank you with perks for progress in the form of union-made merch to match your values - you can choose from our exclusive "Resist" coffee mug, a sweet Progress Texas summer koozie, and a mystery button pack - plus you'll get a shoutout on the Daily Dispatch! Our good friend Karen Wilkerson was the first to step up, and we're not surprised. Thanks Karen for your ongoing friendship! Join the family at https://act.progresstexas.org/a/summersustainers26.Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexasProgress Texas has expanded into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Prices for the cheapest tickets to Tuesday's World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium dropped by 60% but the cheapest ticket on the secondary market still costs more than $1,600 to watch France against Spain. In other news, for a few weeks this summer, Frisco and Mansfield became home away from home for Sweden's and Czechia's World Cup teams with local officials saying the international attention will have lasting benefits; leading Texas Republicans took to social media after the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, celebrating the native South Carolinian as a great conservative leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We Dissent co-host Rebecca Markert was recently featured on "In Progress," a part of the Progress Texas podcast network. Please enjoy this episode of In Progress while you wait for our next episode! From Dan Patrick's declaration that the separation of church and state is dead, to Texas Republicans kicking Muslims out of their state convention in Houston, to the Ten Commandments and bible stories permeating our public schools, the takeover by Christian Nationalism of Republican politics is no longer a theory - it's real, and it's here, right now. How to resist is now one of the primary questions for progressive people - and we've brought on Rebecca Markert to discuss that question. She's the Vice President and Legal Director of Americans United For Separation of Church and State, a national organization dedicated solely to the protection of the foundational American principles of freedom of religion - and freedom from religion. Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support their ongoing work at progresstexas.org Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and X. Our website, we-dissent.org, has more information as well as episode transcripts.
Brandon Herrera, the AK Guy-turned-congressional candidate for Texas' 23rd District, joins Morning Wire to talk gun rights progress under the Trump administration, his path from YouTube gun content creator to GOP nominee after the scandal that ended predecessor Tony Gonzalez's career, and why Texas Republicans aren't sweating the "turning blue" narrative. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2876- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - If you believe in the freedom to practice your religion — this is an opportunity to take action. Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE to sign the petition today.Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com - - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata welcomes Literoin & Fr. Damiana to talk about the John Carpenter movie, They Live (1988) and a pop culture magic experiment inspired by the film. What did you see when you “put on the glasses”?Luxa shares about The Green Mushroom Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and Void House- creating consent centered magical spaces for conducting group work both in person and online, investigating the magical and alchemical properties of consent, and providing consent education to magically inclined people. Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult . Or, Buy Me a Coffee.com is an option for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1 We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ and on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/luxastrata919.bsky.socialCheck out the Lux Occult YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlBMerch! https://www.etsy.com/shop/IlluminIndustriesCommunity Protection Salt Ritual https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Atu6rNWkCSajdF6Fp6KYiMSHk7Sai-6IAlZfopNKFOU/edit?usp=sharing Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid by Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) https://canmn.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-good-a-mixtape-for-mn-mutual-aidCheck out The Consent Academy https://www.consent.academy/Find Luxa's work published in Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff and Ron Padrón https://revelore.press/product/serpents-of-circe-a-manual-to-magical-resilience/Referenced in today's episode:Project Spex All Out of Bubblegum Ceremony https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mVTyd4yi9T9IqCAram2WdJ4AnznvExAbxEM4hes0Xz4/edit?usp=sharing‘They Live': John Carpenter's Brilliantly Simple and Hugely Enjoyable Assault on Reagan's America by By Sven Mikulec https://cinephiliabeyond.org/live-john-carpenters-brilliantly-simple-hugely-enjoyable-assault-reagans-america/John Carpenter Wants Internet to Stop Misinterpreting ‘They Live' https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/john-carpenter-they-live-twitter-internet-nazis-jewish-control-capitalism-1201764730/They Live: John Carpenter's action flick needs to be saved https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2017/jan/09/they-live-john-carpenter-neo-nazisGee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/texas-elephant-republican-conventionThey Live Trivia https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/trivia/The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wretched_of_the_EarthSaw the TV Glow (2024) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Saw_the_TV_GlowAbby Hoffman and Steal This Book https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbie_Hoffman Albert Hoffman and LSD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_HofmannBud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud,_Not_BuddyLeak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel's Secretive ‘Dialog' Society https://www.wired.com/story/leak-exposes-members-of-peter-thiels-secretive-dialog-society/#intcid=_wired-verso-hptrending_693ebede-53d6-4172-80db-00ed15bc0d62_popular4-2 How the Peter Thiel-Linked Dialog Club Secretly Ranks Its Members https://www.wired.com/story/how-peter-thiels-private-dialog-club-secretly-ranks-its-members/
Texas Republicans said in the wake of this week's Supreme Court ruling affirming automatic citizenship for anyone born in the United States should stop issuing birth certificates if the parents aren't citizens. In other news, as Dallas-Fort Worth prepares to host its second knockout-round match of this World Cup, last-minute asking prices for tickets on the secondary market have dropped significantly; Tormenta: Rampaging Run, a record-breaking dive coaster coming to Arlington's Six Flags Over Texas, will open Thursday, July 9th; and Dallas-based hospitality management company Local Favorite Restaurants acquired popular chain Cotton Patch Café. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Dan Patrick's declaration that the separation of church and state is dead, to Texas Republicans kicking Muslims out of their state convention in Houston, to the Ten Commandments and bible stories permeating our public schools, the takeover by Christian Nationalism of Republican politics is no longer a theory - it's real, and it's here, right now. How to resist is now one of the primary questions for progressive people - and we've brought on Rebecca Markert to discuss that question. She's the Vice President and Legal Director of Americans United For Separation of Church and State, a national organization dedicated solely to the protection of the foundational American principles of freedom of religion - and freedom from religion.Learn more about AU at https://www.au.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The one bit of good news - in two days of mostly bad news from SCOTUS - was the denying of Donald Trump his wish to end birthright citizenship: https://progresstexas.org/blog/statement-american-birthright-protected-trump-denied-tyranny...Texas Republicans, as you might imagine, are beside themselves: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/birthright-citizenship-scotus-texas-22327186.php...And the bad news: in NRSC v. FEC, SCOTUS has relaxed limits on big money in politics even further, giving billionaires and corporations even more advantages over grassroots-funded candidates: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/supreme-court-nrsc-fec_n_69e13160e4b0555d213a5c96...In upholding bans on transgender girls playing women's sports, SCOTUS provides a lane for a broader weaponization of laws against LGBTQ people in general: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/01/us-supreme-court-trans-athletes-ruling...And in perhaps the worst news from SCOTUS this week, Monday's ruling in Trump v. Slaughter gives the President largely unlimited power to fire federal regulators: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/supreme-court-trump-agency-firings-slaughter-ftcNational Democrats aren't bothering to counter Donald Trump's announced midterm GOP convention in Dallas this September: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/30/trump-republican-convention-midterms-dallasCheck out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexasProgress Texas is 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.
On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas Republican lawmakers approved a state law eliminating Harris County's chief elections official and allowing state officials to intervene and supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using the law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.Also this hour: We hear the story behind the Houston-based nonprofit Love You Adam Foundation and how it is using some new approaches to prevent suicide.Then, an expert from the UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Headache & Pain Center answers your questions about headaches and migraines.And, after some MLB players wrote Bible verses on the rainbow-themed hats they wore on a recent LGBTQ+ Pride night, we talk about athletes and free speech -- what they can say, do, and even wear on the field.Watch
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 In the Hot Notes: the fourth committee hearing on the attempted coup is today at 1 PM ET; a DeSantis judge committed a crime by lying on her state Supreme Court application; a federal judge rejects a Proud Boys motion for pretrial release; and the fascist Texas Republican platform has been released; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News. Follow our guest on Twitter: Hugo Lowell https://twitter.com/hugolowell Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good Fluffy Butt Rescue mini-doc: https://youtu.be/3SYrOq-Aa3o Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can the party the says it believes in freedom of religion also ban people from worshiping how they want? That's exactly the line Texas Republican Party is trying to walk. On this week's Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace pushes one of the leaders of the anti-Islam push in Texas, Alan Schoolcraft, about his claim this isn't about religion. The Democrat running to lead the biggest county in Texas isn't buying it. Harris County Judge candidate Letitia Plummer, a Muslim, joins the Take for an exclusive interview to explain how the GOP's latest culture war won't distract her from what she says is the real work of dealing with affordability and public safety. "When people are having culture wars, we are bringing hope," Plummer says. Plus, D'rinda Randall, fresh off her victory to become the new chair of the Republican Party of Texas stops by the show for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview to talk about her plan for fixing how the state party operates. And yes, we have elephants peeing and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in more leather than you've ever seen him. Reporters John Moritz and Haajrah Gilani join this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Headlines: Trump's 80th birthday UFC fight at the White House went ahead as planned, sponsored by Meta, Polymarket, Bud Light, and Monster Energy, with fighters' bonuses paid in Trump crypto instead of actual dollars, weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, and a crowd of million-dollar VIP ticket holders plus military members pre-screened for waist-to-height ratio — just as the Founders intended. The $14 million reflecting pool renovation, completed mere days ago, is already growing green algae because the color choice is algae growth friendly, which is a perfect metaphor. The Kennedy Center name removal deadline came and went with maximum drama — the Trump administration filed last-minute court motions to stop it, millions watched a live stream of construction workers put up a giant tarp, though the tarp remains up for unclear reasons. On the war beat, The US and Iran reportedly agreed on a peace deal, with a formal signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland — terms not fully disclosed because the administration was busy with the birthday cage match — but the Navy blockade will end and the Strait of Hormuz will open toll-free when signed, kicking off 60 days of nuclear negotiations. The deal was briefly delayed by Israel launching strikes on Beirut, prompting Trump to tell Axios "Why did Bibi have to do a f---ing attack? I was so pissed off. He has no f---ing judgement" — which is a remarkable thing to say about your closest ally on your birthday. On the erosion of free press, the DOJ approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery, with Bari Weiss reportedly set to oversee CNN as well as CBS News after the deal closes, because apparently the documented viewership collapse at CBS wasn't enough of a red flag. And finally, Argentina's Javier Milei submitted legislation to create a legal category for "non-human corporations" — essentially corporate personhood for AI systems — as part of his plan to make Argentina the Silicon Valley of unregulated AI, which Peter Thiel is presumably thrilled about. Resources/Articles mentioned: NBC News: No heavyweights allowed: Troops must meet fitness criteria to attend White House UFC event The Guardian: UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company TikTok: MAYBE WE'LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN | eiffel tower Yahoo: A tarp now covers where Trump's name used to hang at the Kennedy Center The Independent: Algae in the Reflecting Pool started growing just days after Trump's $14M renovation: report Axios: Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change" USA Today: CBS won't air UFC White House event, viewers will need Paramount+ to watch The Guardian: Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention WSJ: U.S. and Iran Say They Have Reached a Deal to Stop Fighting NY Post: CBS News boss Bari Weiss poised to oversee CNN editorial operations: report Axios: Scoop: Paramount seeks business counterpart for Bari Weiss at CBS News Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas regulators are moving closer to allowing treated wastewater from oil and gas drilling operations to be reused on farmland and other sites outside the energy industry. Some fear the proposal is getting ahead of the science. Texas Republicans signaled their priorities at their convention in Houston, with Gov. Greg Abbott outlining his vision for […] The post State regulators weigh new uses for fracking wastewater appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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
This week on The FratChat Podcast, we're counting down the Best and Worst Straight Actors to Play LGBTQ Roles. Some performances were so authentic and compelling that audiences forgot they were watching an actor at all. Others aged about as well as a Blockbuster membership card. From acclaimed portrayals in films like Milk, Brokeback Mountain, and Capote to performances that sparked backlash, controversy, and endless eye rolls, we're ranking the actors who nailed it and the ones who completely missed the mark. Along the way, we tackle the bigger questions about authenticity, stereotypes, representation, and what separates a great performance from a caricature. Plus, we dive into Emails From the Listeners, break down the latest headlines in The News, and return with another installment of Not the Drag Queens, featuring the arrest of a Texas Republican precinct chair who was charged after investigators allegedly discovered a large amount of child sexual abuse material during a cyber-crime investigation. We also go off on several classic FratChat tangents, including Adam Sandler's wild movie phase, whether I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry has aged terribly, Christina Aguilera's acting in Burlesque, the enduring greatness of Stanley Tucci, and why some performances still hold up years after Hollywood changed the conversation around LGBTQ representation. It's comedy, controversy, movie debates, and just enough chaos to keep everyone uncomfortable. Got a question, comment or topic for us to cover? Let us know! Send us an email at fratchatpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on all social media: Instagram: http://Instagram.com/FratChatPodcast Facebook: http://Facebook.com/FratChatPodcast Twitter: http://Twitter.com/FratChatPodcast YouTube: http://YouTube.com/@fratchatpodcast Follow Carlos and CMO on social media! Carlos: IG: http://Instagram.com/CarlosDoesTheWorld YouTube: http://YouTube.com/@carlosdoestheworld TikTok: http://TikTok.com/@carlosdoestheworld Twitter: http://Twitter.com/CarlosDoesWorld Threads: http://threads.net/carlosdoestheworld Website: http://carlosgarciacomedy.com Chris ‘CMO' Moore: IG: http://Instagram.com/Chris.Moore.Comedy TikTok: http://TikTok.com/@chris.moore.comedy Twitter: http://Twitter.com/cmoorecomedy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Could reality TV star Spencer Pratt become Mayor of Los Angeles? And could Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton cause Texas to go blue? This week, Alex dives into all things primaries to see if we can read the tea leaves for what awaits both Republicans and Democrats in the future. She's joined by Nikki Laurenzo, anchor and political reporter for FOX40 in Sacramento, to break down the chaotic and still very undecided races shaping California politics. Then she speaks to Crooked Media's Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America and author of the Message Box newsletter, to get a read on the consequences of Senator John Cornyn's loss to Ken Paxton, and why a crowded gubernatorial primary in California could be a warning for Democratic presidential hopefuls in 2028.
John's monologue focuses on the recent Texas Senate race and the surprising nomination of Ken Paxton, a man embroiled in scandal yet embraced by Texas Republicans. John explores the absurdity of a political system that rewards corruption while contrasting Paxton's candidacy with that of his opponent, James Talarico, a compassionate and principled candidate who embodies the values the GOP claims to uphold. Next, he speaks with podcast star and political commentator Bob Cesca. They chat about issues of healthcare, capitalism, and the moral responsibilities of caring leaders in a democracy. And then finally, John welcomes back The God Squad: theologians Desimber Rose and Dylan Nabor Cruz, who discuss the implications of Paxton's nomination for both Texas and the national political scene. They tackle the intersection of faith and politics, dissecting how the Republican Party has co-opted religious rhetoric to justify their actions while losing sight of the core values of empathy and service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary by nearly two to one, setting up what could be the most competitive Senate race in the state in decades as Democrats see an opening. South Carolina Republicans blocked President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map, with some in the party warning the nationwide redistricting effort is energizing Democrats and independents ahead of the midterms. And President Trump has declared progress on an Iran deal at least six times and still no deal, now as negotiations continue Trump is pushing for more Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Larry Kaplow, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy and Taylor Haney.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.(0:00) Introduction(02:36) Texas Primary Results(06:32) South Carolina Rejects Redistricting(10:06) Iran Deal WhiplashSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump attacks James Talarico as a vegan and plans rallies for Ken Paxton while Republicans reveal growing fear about holding Texas -- A Texas Republican voter says Donald Trump controls the Republican Party and refuses to support Ken Paxton in the general election -- Donald Trump declares “perfect” health after another medical exam, while the White House turns medical updates into a publicity campaign -- White House social media accounts flood the internet with energetic Trump photos as videos of him appearing asleep spread online -- Dr. Jonathan Reiner warns that Donald Trump's repeated daytime sleeping and insomnia could signal serious health concerns -- Videos show Donald Trump swaying while saluting, fueling debate about age, fatigue, balance issues, or shoe lifts -- Jessica Tarlov criticizes Donald Trump's Iran policy on Fox News and leaves the rest of the panel visibly speechless -- JD Vance stumbles through grammar comments and welfare claims during an awkward public appearance -- On the Bonus Show: Biden sues DOJ to stop audio release, California's public universities embrace AI, construction begins on the White House UFC cage for Trump's birthday party, and much more...
Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Both agreed that President Trump's performance in his second term appears stronger than his first. They discussed the escalating tensions with Iran, calling this moment potentially decisive. In Texas, Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary to Christian Menefee, the current Harris County Attorney. Mark and Howie speculated whether Rep Al Green's initial electoral success was influenced by sharing a name with the famed soul singer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Both agreed that President Trump's performance in his second term appears stronger than his first. They discussed the escalating tensions with Iran, calling this moment potentially decisive. In Texas, Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary to Christian Menefee, the current Harris County Attorney. Mark and Howie speculated whether Rep Al Green's initial electoral success was influenced by sharing a name with the famed soul singer. Mark discussed Zohran Mamdani's controversial housing plans, which are drawing criticism from landlords and property owners. He explained the pushback and concerns raised in the rental market. Jason Barrett, Founder and CEO of Barrett Media, joined the show to talk about the upcoming 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, which will honor leading figures in the broadcast radio industry. Mark highlighted that radio listenership remains strong, with industry reports showing radio reaching more Americans weekly than network television, and audio advertising maintaining high levels of trust among audiences. Mark interviews Republican candidate for New York Governor, Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman discussed the status of his campaign and the increasing role of social media in reaching voters. He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's record, pointing out that electricity rates in New York are about 70 percent higher than the national average. Bruce also stated that he had resolved earlier campaign financing issues, alleging that Democrats and Governor Hochul's allies attempted to block his funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing.
Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Both agreed that President Trump's performance in his second term appears stronger than his first. They discussed the escalating tensions with Iran, calling this moment potentially decisive. In Texas, Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary to Christian Menefee, the current Harris County Attorney. Mark and Howie speculated whether Rep Al Green's initial electoral success was influenced by sharing a name with the famed soul singer.
Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Both agreed that President Trump's performance in his second term appears stronger than his first. They discussed the escalating tensions with Iran, calling this moment potentially decisive. In Texas, Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary to Christian Menefee, the current Harris County Attorney. Mark and Howie speculated whether Rep Al Green's initial electoral success was influenced by sharing a name with the famed soul singer. Mark discussed Zohran Mamdani's controversial housing plans, which are drawing criticism from landlords and property owners. He explained the pushback and concerns raised in the rental market. Jason Barrett, Founder and CEO of Barrett Media, joined the show to talk about the upcoming 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, which will honor leading figures in the broadcast radio industry. Mark highlighted that radio listenership remains strong, with industry reports showing radio reaching more Americans weekly than network television, and audio advertising maintaining high levels of trust among audiences. Mark interviews Republican candidate for New York Governor, Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman discussed the status of his campaign and the increasing role of social media in reaching voters. He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's record, pointing out that electricity rates in New York are about 70 percent higher than the national average. Bruce also stated that he had resolved earlier campaign financing issues, alleging that Democrats and Governor Hochul's allies attempted to block his funding.
As Texas Republicans follow Donald Trump's direction and give a primary victory to deeply flawed candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Jim Messina, campaign manager for Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, and Chuck Rocha, former senior advisor to the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, talk with Jen Psaki about how the Republican Party's inability to break away from unpopular Trump is setting them up for and even more difficult midterm election. Ali Velshi offers insights from the election data. Jen Psaki describes the basic contours of some of the many scandals that make the newly selected Texas Republican candidate for Senate, Ken Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, a disastrously difficult candidate for voters to support, even Trump-era Republican voters with a high tolerance for corruption, disgrace and dishonor. Rep. Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins to discuss. And Senator Cory Booker joins to discuss the potental shift in power in Congress after this year's midterms and how lame duck legislators burned by Trump may haunt him as their terms run out. 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.
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary — and Democrats couldn't be happier. But Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico come November, and that means a lot of campaign money will have to be raised between now and then. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and Adam Wren get into all of this and more about the Lone Star state.
The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats laying mines, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations to end the war could still take a few more days, with Israel warning the emerging deal is a bad one as it escalates attacks in Lebanon. Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, hitting every district in Kyiv over the weekend while Ukraine continues long-range drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and warns it desperately needs more air defense systems.Texas Republicans are voting today in the most expensive primary in U.S. history, with President Trump's endorsed candidate Ken Paxton challenging longtime Senator John Cornyn in a high-stakes race that could have major implications for the midterms.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Tina Kraya, Anna Yukhananov, Mohamad ElBardicy and John Stolnis.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction(01:59) US Hits Iran Amid Talks(05:49) Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies(09:44) Texas Primary RunoffSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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The U.S. and Iran appeared close to a deal over the holiday weekend. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains why plenty of questions and skepticism remain. Texas Republicans vote today in a Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Steven Sloan of the Associated Press joins to discuss why some inside the party are worried about a Cornyn loss. Very little is known about Trump's “anti-weaponization” fund. Brian Schwartz of the Wall Street Journal breaks down why friends and foes of the president are lining up to file claims. Plus, authorities in Southern California said the threat of a major chemical explosion is eliminated for now, Pope Leo took on AI in his first encyclical, and why, despite viral claims, booking your flight at the library might not save you money. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Griff Jenkins fills in for Brian Kilmeade to break down a massive day of news, starting with a historic finish at the Indy500 with winner Felix Rosenqvist. We dive deep into the Texas Republican primary runoff as Karl Rove exposes the high stakes of the Paxton vs. Cornyn race and the progressive threat from James Talarico. Plus, Congressman Jim Jordan exposes the radical left's multi-step border plan, Col. Allen West reacts to President Trump's potential Iran deal, and Manhattan Institute's Judge Glock breaks down why current industrial policies fail middle America. [00:00:00] Felix Rosenqvist [00:10:32] Allen West [00:18:26] Rep. Jim Jordan [00:36:50] Karl Rove [00:55:13] Sen. John Cornyn [01:13:38] Judge Glock [01:24:43] John Stanford [01:32:01] Elizabeth Pipko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Republicans are about to answer a question that has been hanging over the party since 2024: is partial loyalty to Trump enough anymore, or do you either become fully absorbed into MAGA or get pushed out entirely? Because both John Cornyn and Chip Roy represent different versions of Republicanism that tried, in different ways, to coexist with Trump without completely surrendering to him. And right now it looks like both experiments are failing. Chip Roy backed Ron DeSantis and spent years cultivating the image of an ideological purist who would occasionally buck leadership. Cornyn, meanwhile, did the exact opposite. He spent the last few years trying to carefully stay inside Trump's orbit, hiring Trumpworld operatives and constantly reminding voters how aligned he was with the president. One strategy was confrontation, the other was accommodation, and both may end in political extinction.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Roy situation honestly feels more straightforward. MAGA voters have absurdly long memories when it comes to perceived disloyalty during the DeSantis challenge. Roy spent the last year trying to re-enter the fold by being more cooperative, less antagonistic, more visibly aligned with the movement, but the suspicion never really disappeared. In a normal political environment, Roy's résumé would make him a strong favorite for statewide office in Texas. Instead, he now looks like somebody who made one unforgivable career calculation at exactly the wrong moment. If the polling is right and Mays Middleton wins comfortably, then the lesson Republican politicians will take from this is brutal: you do not get credit for eventually coming home after backing an alternative to Trump. The scarlet letter sticks.Cornyn's downfall is more interesting because he actually played the game correctly, at least according to the old rules. He built institutional support. He raised enormous amounts of money. He aligned himself with Trump operationally. For a while it even looked like it might work. He outperformed expectations in the initial round of voting and there were persistent rumors that Trumpworld had seriously considered endorsing him. But the problem with trying to survive inside Trump politics is that eventually survival itself becomes weakness. Ken Paxton understood this instinctively. He didn't need to prove he was more effective than Cornyn. He just needed to remain more emotionally connected to the base long enough for Trump to make a final decision. Once the endorsement landed, the race effectively stopped being about qualifications and became a referendum on who belonged more naturally inside the MAGA coalition.What's fascinating is that this same dynamic is now showing signs of strain elsewhere. South Carolina Republicans refusing to immediately fall in line on redistricting suggests at least some elected Republicans are beginning to quietly calculate for a post-Trump future. Not necessarily because Trump lacks influence — he very clearly still has it — but because the timing starts to matter. If Trump cannot personally destroy you until after the next election cycle, then maybe you can survive long enough for his attention to move elsewhere. That's the first real symptom of lame-duck politics: not open rebellion, but selective hesitation. Politicians start making small bets that enforcement may become inconsistent.And that's probably the deeper story underneath all of this. Trump still absolutely has the power to end Republican careers. Thomas Massie just learned that. Cornyn is probably about to learn it. Roy may learn it too. But the coalition is also beginning to subtly adapt around the reality that Trump's political clock is finite. The question is whether Republicans are entering a transition period where fear of Trump remains dominant but no longer universally paralyzing. Because once politicians begin believing there are scenarios where they can survive crossing him, even temporarily, then the entire incentive structure inside the party starts to change.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:51 - Final Texas Prediction00:09:05 - AI Ads with Brian Brushwood00:30:23 - South Carolina00:33:54 - Iran00:37:46 - Trump's Physical00:40:47 - AI Ads with Brian Brushwood, con't01:18:25 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
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