Podcast appearances and mentions of Tina Smith

We think of one word to describe what the State of the Union address means to us. Blois shares his thoughts on the speech and what he is expecting tonight. Sen. Tina Smith is boycotting the event tonight.

We think of one word to describe what the State of the Union address means to us. Blois shares his thoughts on the speech and what he is expecting tonight. Sen. Tina Smith is boycotting the event tonight.

The State of the Union will be held tomorrow and Senator Tina Smith already says she will not attend. Mayor Jacob Frey will play a role in the democrat response to President Trump. Blois has what to watch for.

The State of the Union will be held tomorrow and Senator Tina Smith already says she will not attend. Mayor Jacob Frey will play a role in the democrat response to President Trump. Blois has what to watch for.

The White House official overseeing the federal immigration operation in Minnesota said today that about 2,000 federal agents have left the state.And Minnesota Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith says negotiations with Republicans over funding for the Department of Homeland Security don't appear to be making much progress.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The junior senator from Minnesota joined Tim on Wednesday for the first show of a two-night Bulwark run at the historic Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis—the city that caught ICE off-guard with its "radical empathy" and kick-ass organizing skills. It was the "secret sauce" of Minnesotans that looks to have federal agents winding down their operation there. Plus, Democrats need to continue to hold the line on DHS funding, the incompetent clown atop the DoD and other loser Republicans, the Senate is fundamentally broken, and the beauty of retiring to make way for a new generation of leaders.Sen. Tina Smith joins Tim Miller.show notesTickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19: TheBulwark.com/Events.

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

www.commsolutionsmn.com- It's been a month of rioting, and the Marxists couldn't be happier, at least until Tom Homan arrived on the scene. The word is out. There are sophisticated networks of anarchists, connected by Signal chats that are tracking ICE movements across the city. Will Walz and Frey avoid jail time by cooperating or will they continue to shoot themselves in the foot by blustering and whipping people into a frenzy? We know that Rep. Brad Tabke is involved in coordinating these agitators. Where are the arrests? Michelle Tafoya threw her hat in the ring for US senator from MN to replace Tina Smith (thank goodness). She's a big name and we'll have to find out more about where she stands in the coming weeks. We welcome our friend, John Augustine, of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota to the show. They have just completed their annial 2025 Legislative Review of both legislators and legislation passed. Nine MN Senators were honored for their high legislative scores. The last session was off to a dubious start, when the Democrats refused to show up to work after one of their candidates cheated by not living in his district, holding the entire legislature hostage. They also skipped the swearing in ceremony and illegally had a secret ceremony to swear themselves in. Of course the Republicans allowed them to get away with it so that it is now precedent. The Republicans walked away with a couple of wins. They were able to pass a bill that blocked illegal aliens from getting free health care through MinnesotaCare. They were also able to establish a fraud committee to look into the beginnings of the fraud discovery, before Nick Shirley made MN front and center in national news. MN used to do a budget one year and bonding the next. In true MN form, they can never get enough of our money and have begun to do bonding bills every year, even when planning the budget. There were a number of other bills that are varying degrees of not so great to horrible, including the worker's comp bill that removed important safeguards against fraud. Not really what we need right now. LEA's annual awards banquet is coming up on February 26th.  Please go to lea-mn.org for how to get your tickets now!

02/03/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Senator Tina Smith to talk about ICE in Minnesota and her recent endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate, Peggy Flanagan. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt at the Pretti memorial; Man with severe head injuries likely caused ny agents; Texas special election sees heavily favored Republican lose; new Epstein files releases with more allegations against Trump; quid pro quo with Trump and UAE sheikh; Oscar nominations; Trump responds to Trevor Noah’s Epstein Island joke; Tina Smith endorses Flanagan as her…

Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss her endorsement from Senator Tina Smith and the ongoing I.C.E. operations in Minneapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game-show - Card DeSharks! Then he's joined by Sean Sherman from Owamni joins Jason after a trip to Washington to meet with Sen. Tina Smith with a petition for immigration reform.

Chef Sean Sherman from Owamni joins Jason after a trip to Washington to share a petition with Senator Tina Smith involving immigration and the need for reform.

Discover the lighter side of parenting, marriage, and family life with Tina and Britt in this episode. Join two real moms as they share hilarious stories, relatable struggles, and honest conversations about raising kids, navigating relationships, and finding joy in everyday chaos. Whether you're dealing with mom brain, bedtime routines, or the unpredictability of family adventures, this episode will leave you laughing and inspired to embrace imperfection. Perfect for parents, couples, and anyone who loves authentic, funny, and heartwarming podcasts about family and personal growth.Keywords: parenting podcast, mom humor, marriage advice, family stories, real moms, laughter, embracing imperfection, funny parenting, relationships, personal growthFor Women Only by Shaunti Feldhan https://www.amazon.com/Women-Only-Revised-Updated-about-ebook/dp/B001E2NXBQ?crid=E4JGDJLD75O2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.__9diSCBjGwQu948jFa2vfzH39P7yb2MaezDcYwRk6ZASei3nImtdQWP0CP2qq_KzWrfIQV_lOMYTk2fL-nL10MI52eMqioJ-nQ69UoQn8kEUrkZw3tAciE0-TYIfUfQijMgrIakCWakjWY-0L_iFmKogzthm44S7y3xfVfQCfUEO5DpdIRX3ajhKxI_PSbtnqiVOSwsNnZioHvfxIQ7n3KjrjLtJyjx6jBIRvtIrBA.7OFkCz_cwYDsSTXVLIXPibCdMyuxsfiLt8uj5Z2m7Lc&dib_tag=se&keywords=for+women+only&qid=1769733831&sprefix=for+wmen+only%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1Listen to the Raising Kids on Your Knees Podcast with Tina Smith https://RaisingKidsOnYourKnees.org/podcastFlying Arrow Productions

For a closer look at the concerns in Minnesota and the killings of U.S. citizens there, Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Tina Smith. She's a Democrat and one of many who say they won't vote for any further funding for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For a closer look at the concerns in Minnesota and the killings of U.S. citizens there, Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Tina Smith. She's a Democrat and one of many who say they won't vote for any further funding for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

1. Portrayal of ICE Operations ICE arrests in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul) are presented as targeting violent criminal offenders, including: Registered sex offenders Individuals accused of rape Individuals with histories of domestic violence, DUI, and sexual assault These individuals were previously free due to local non‑cooperation with ICE. ICE is described as fulfilling its intended mission of removing dangerous criminals from communities. 2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership Minnesota Democratic officials (mayors, city council members, state leaders) National Democratic figures (Chuck Schumer, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith, Stacey Abrams, Jon Ossoff) Key accusations include: Shielding criminal undocumented immigrants Encouraging or excusing obstruction of ICE operations Falsely portraying ICE as abusive or authoritarian Refusing to condemn protests that allegedly crossed legal or ethical lines (e.g., disrupting church services) 3. Depiction of Internal Democratic Conflict There is a “civil war” within the Democratic Party: One faction allegedly wants to abolish ICE outright Another faction purportedly wants to soften rhetoric while effectively achieving the same outcome Democrats are accused of strategically “humanizing criminals” and “dehumanizing ICE agents” to influence public perception. 4. Framing of Protests and Activism Protesters opposing ICE are described as: “Far‑left,” “radical,” or “deranged” Protecting criminals rather than communities Protests at or inside churches are portrayed as violations of social and religious norms. Democratic officials are criticized for characterizing these protests as mostly peaceful and justified. 5. Media and Narrative Control Mainstream and local media underreport crimes committed by arrested undocumented immigrants Media figures fail to challenge false or extreme claims made about ICE ICE agents are framed as unfairly maligned while operating under hostile political conditions. 6. Broader Ideological Framing The Democratic Party is portrayed as influenced by: Marxism, socialism, and communism Anti‑police and anti‑law‑enforcement ideology References to Hitler, Hugo Chávez, and authoritarianism are used to argue that left‑wing populism is dangerous and historically problematic. 7. Pro‑Trump and Law‑and‑Order Message Donald Trump is: A defender of law enforcement A counterweight to radical left activism Voter support for Trump is driven by a desire for public safety, border enforcement, and accountability. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textToday's episode is an invitation to listen closely—to grief, to courage, and to the hard work of hope. My guest is Darcy McKenzie, a social and political activist in Minneapolis, and our conversation begins where so many lives were altered: George Floyd. Where were you when it happened? What was your response? How did it change you? Darcy answers those questions with honesty shaped by experience—growing up in rural, agricultural America; living with a tenuous relationship to the Church; and carrying the layered truths of atrocities we too often rush past, including the tragic shooting death of Renee Nicole Good.We talk about Minneapolis in the shadow of ICE, about video evidence without a hearing, about the politics of spectacle—cowboy hats and bounty promises—and about what it means to be a military mom when the state feels like a regime. Along the way, Darcy names political heroes and builders—people like Tim Walz, Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Brian O'Hare, and Paul Cumings—and asks what real leadership looks like now.Most of all, we ask what we're hoping for in 2026, and why optimism—clear-eyed, grounded optimism—still makes sense. SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad with great information to share from his event with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul and analysis of what Michele Tayofa's impact will be on the race for the Senate to be vacated by Tina Smith.

Angie Craig is the Congresswoman for Minnesota's Second Congressional District and is running for the state's junior Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Tina Smith. In 2018, she flipped a district held by a Republican that a Democrat had only held twice since the 40s…committing herself to taking on the Trump administration's policies that are hurting working folks in our country. In the Senate, her focus will be on lowering costs, keeping communities safe and fixing a broken Washington. If elected to the Senate, Angie would make history as the first gay U.S. Senator from Minnesota and first lesbian mother elected to the Senate. The Congresswoman and I discuss her Senate campaign, Renee Good's death and the DOJ's cover-up, the "sons of bitches" ICE "goons", Trump's chaos, "chickenshit" Republicans, flipping the House and Senate, and more. Don't miss this frank conversation about the war on democracy and the rule of law and what Democrats and voters must do to fight and win. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

With the American republic hanging in the balance, Ralph calls on Democrats to pressure Republicans in the House and Senate to impeach Trump before the midterms or suffer the consequences. Then, we welcome Dino Grandoni, co-author of a Washington Post report on the surprising ways various species of animals and plants help advance our own health and longevity.Dino Grandoni is a reporter who covers life sciences for the Washington Post. He was part of a reporting team that was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for coverage of Hurricane Helene. He previously covered the Environmental Protection Agency and wrote a daily tipsheet on energy and environmental policy. He is co-author (with Hailey Haymond and Katty Huertas) of the feature “50 Species That Save Us.”The Democrats—while there are people like constitutional law expert Jamie Raskin (who has said a shadow hearing to publicly educate the American people on impeachment “is a good idea”) he's been muzzled by Hakeem Jeffries and Charlie Schumer, who basically don't want the Democrats to use the word impeachment. So who's using the word impeachment the most? Donald Trump—not only wants to impeach judges who decide against him, but he's talking about the Democrats impeaching him, and he uses the word all the time. So we have an upside-down situation here where the opposition party is not in the opposition on the most critical factor, which is that we have the most impeachable President in American history, getting worse by the day.Ralph NaderIf the founding fathers came back to life today, would any of them oppose the impeachment, conviction, and removal of office of Donald J. Trump, who talks about being a monarch? That's what they fought King George over. Of course, they would all support it.Ralph NaderWhat we have in these cards and in our stories at the Washington Post here are examples of the ways we know, the ways that scientists have uncovered how plants and animals help us. But we don't know what we don't know. There are likely numerous other ways that plants and animals are protecting human well-being that we don't know and we may very well never know if some of these species go extinct.Dino GrandoniI'm always eager to find these connections between human well-being and the well-being of nature and try to describe them in ways that are compelling to readers that get them to care about protecting nature. And also finding those instances (because I want to be objective here) of when human well-being and the well-being of nature might be in conflict, and that might involve some tough decisions that we as a society or policymakers have to make.Dino GrandoniNews 1/16/25* Our top two stories this week concern corporate wrongdoing. First, Business Insider reports that the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has released a new report which estimates Uber Eats and DoorDash, by altering their tipping processes in the city – moving tipping prompts to less prominent locations after checkout so upfront delivery costs would appear lower – have deprived gig delivery workers of $550 million since December 2023. As this piece notes, that was the month that New York City's minimum pay law for delivery workers took effect. As a result, “The average tip for delivery workers on the apps dropped 75%...from $3.66 to $0.93, one week after the apps made the changes…The figure has since declined to $0.76 per delivery.” This report presages a new city law that “requires the apps to offer customers the option to tip before or during checkout. Both Uber and DoorDash have sued the City over the law, which is set to take effect on January 26.” Whether the administration will stick to their guns on this issue, in the face of corporate pressure, will be a major early test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.* Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports UnitedHealth Group “deployed aggressive tactics to collect payment-boosting diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members.” As the Journal explains, “In Medicare Advantage, the federal government pays insurers a lump sum to oversee medical benefits for seniors and disabled people. The government pays extra for patients with certain costly medical conditions, a process called risk adjustment.” A new report from the Senate Judiciary Committee found that UnitedHealth had “turned risk adjustment into a business,” thereby exploiting Medicare Advantage and systematically and fraudulently overbilling the federal government. Due to its structure, advocates like Ralph Nader have long warned that Medicare Advantage is ripe for waste fraud and abuse, in addition to being an inferior program for seniors compared to traditional Medicare. This report supports the accuracy of these warnings. Yet, Dr. Mehmet Oz Trump's appointee to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is a longtime proselytizer for Medicare Advantage and this setback is unlikely to make him reverse course, no matter the cost to patients or taxpayers.* Yet, even as these instances of corporate criminal lawlessness pile up, the Trump administration is all but abolishing the police on the corporate crime beat. In a new report, Rick Claypool, corporate crime research director at Public Citizen, documents how the administration has “canceled or halted a total of 159 enforcement actions against 166 corporations.” This amounts to corporations avoiding payments totaling $3.1 billion in penalties for misconduct. This report further documents how these corporations have ingratiated themselves with Trump, via donations to his inauguration or ballroom project, or more typical revolving door or lobbying arrangements. As Claypool himself puts it, “The ‘law enforcement' claims the White House uses as a pretext for authoritarian anti-immigrant crackdowns, city occupations, and imperial resource seizures abroad lose all credibility when cast against the lawlessness Trump allows for the pursuit of corporate profits.”* In another instance of a Trump administration giveaway to corporations, the New York Times reports the Environmental Protection Agency will “Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution.” Under the new regulatory regime, the EPA will “estimate only the costs to businesses of complying with the rules.” The Times explains that different administrations have balanced these competing interests differently, always faced with the morbid dilemma of how much, in a dollar amount, to value human life; but “until now, no administration has counted it as zero.”* Moving to Congress, the big news from the Legislative Branch this week has to do with Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR reports Congressman James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, issued subpoenas to the former president and former Secretary of State to testify in a committee hearing related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter published earlier this week, the Clintons formally rejected the subpoenas, calling them “legally invalid.” The Clintons' refusal to appear tees up an opportunity for Congress to exercise its contempt power and force the couple to testify. Democrats on the Oversight Committee, who agreed to issue the subpoenas as part of a larger list, have noted that “most of the other people have not been forced to testify,” indicating that this is a political stunt rather than an earnest effort. That said, there is little doubt that, at least, former President Clinton knows more about the Epstein affair than he has stated publicly thus far and there is a good chance Congress will vote through a contempt resolution and force him to testify.* In the Senate, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Murphy and other liberal Senators are “urging their Democratic colleagues to pivot to economic populism by ‘confronting' corporate power and billionaires, warning that just talking about affordability alone won't move swing voters who backed President Trump in 2024,” per the Hill. Senators Adam Schiff of California and Tina Smith of Minnesota also signed this memo. The Senators cited a recent poll that found Americans “increasingly cannot afford basic goods such as medical care and groceries,” but they also warned that “Bland policy proposals — without a narrative explaining who is getting screwed and who is doing the screwing – will not work.” Hopefully this forceful urging by fellow Senators will move the needle within the Democratic caucus in the upper house. Nothing else seems to have driven the point home.* One candidate who seems to understand this message is Graham Platner of Maine. Platner, who is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, has a controversial past that includes a career in the Marines and a stint working for the private military contractor Blackwater. However, he is running as a staunch economic populist and New Deal style progressive Democrat – and the message appears to be working. According to Zeteo, a poll conducted in mid-December found Platner up by 15 points in the primary over his opponent, current Governor Janet Mills. More concerning is the fact that this same poll shows both Platner and Mills in a dead heat with incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, indicating this could be a brutal, protracted and expensive campaign.* On the other end of the spectrum, Axios reported this week that former Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who once led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and then served as President Biden's ambassador to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, has accepted a role as CEO and president of the Coalition for Prediction Markets. The coalition is essentially a trade association for betting websites; members include Kalshi, Crypto.com Robinhood and Coinbase, among others. The coalition will leverage Maloney's influence with Democrats, along with former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry's influence across the aisle, to lobby for favorable regulation for their industry.* Turning to foreign affairs, prosecutors in South Korea have announced that they are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol on “charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024,” per Reuters. In a stunning courtroom revelation, a prosecutor said during closing arguments that “investigators confirmed the existence of a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed to keep Yoon in power.” The prosecutor added that “The defendant has not sincerely regretted the crime... or apologised properly to the people.” As this piece notes, South Korea has not carried out a death sentence in nearly three decades. Even still, it is remarkable to see how this case has unfolded compared to the reaction of the American judicial system to Donald Trump's attempted self-coup on January 6th, 2021.* Finally, turning to Latin America, many expected the fall of Nicolás Maduro to mean a redoubled energy crisis for the long-embargoed island nation of Cuba. Yet, the Financial Times reports that in fact, “Mexico overtook Venezuela to become Cuba's top oil supplier in 2025…helping the island weather a sharp drop in Venezuelan crude shipments.” CBS adds that “Despite President Trump's social media pronouncement…that ‘there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba — zero,' the current U.S. policy is to allow Mexico to continue to provide oil to the island, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright.” For the time being, the administration seems open to maintaining this status quo – including maintaining cordial relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum – though this appears more strained than ever. Sheinbaum harshly criticized the kidnapping of Maduro, stating “unilateral action and invasion cannot be the basis for international relations in the 21st century,” while Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez has threatened that there could be “serious consequences for trade between our countries” if Sheinbaum “continues to undermine US policy by sending oil to the murderous dictatorship in Cuba.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In "The Lead" Jason talks about the latest news over ICE's operations in MN... St. Paul Schools have cancelled some classes... and the DNR is considering cutting the walleye limit. Then he goes "In Depth" with some clips with Vineeta's interview with Sen. Tina Smith and Chad's interview with Rep. Lisa Demuth

While Senator Tina Smith was talking with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News, President Donald Trump had a message pushed out on Social Media. He threatened to send the military into Minneapolis over widespread demonstrations after federal agents shot and wounded a man, and in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a protester by an ICE agent last week. Reaction to the President's threat to invoke the insurrection act with Senator Smith on WCCO Radio with Vineeta.

While Senator Tina Smith was talking with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News, President Donald Trump had a message pushed out on Social Media. He threatened to send the military into Minneapolis over widespread demonstrations after federal agents shot and wounded a man, and in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a protester by an ICE agent last week. Reaction to the President's threat to invoke the insurrection act with Senator Smith on WCCO Radio with Vineeta.

ABC's Martha Raddatz speaks with Minnesota's Senator Tina Smith in the aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman earlier this week; As President Trump focuses on Venezuela and Greenland, Senator Rand Paul joins Martha Raddatz to discuss the Senate's latest effort to rein in the president's ability to deploy U.S. troops in Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My name is Tina Smith. I am 51 years old & have been married to my husband, Billy, for 30 years. We have two sons (ages 27 & 16) and two daughters (ages 23 & 14). Our older son gotmarried in October 2024 & our older daughter will marry in February 2026, so we are a growing family. We live in central Georgia...about 1 hour south of the busy Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. My husband and I planted Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon, Georgia, in 2003, and we began with only the 2 of us, our youngest two children, & 5 couples. Today, we have 8 church campuses (7 in Central Georgia and 1 in Honduras) and an average of 4,400 people in weekend services. My husband is the Senior Pastor. I am a homeschool mom to our youngest two children. I am enjoying this season of life, and with adult kids and teens, there seems to be more flexibility and time for me to focus on staying healthy and ensuring I don't only have a LONG LIFE SPAN, but a HEALTHY LIFE SPAN. Graemes Links  Come and Join Our Patreon Community At the Link Belowwww.patreon.com/thefastinghighway.Come for a month or stay for a year, check it out, and get all the content. Your first step to excellent support and accountability is right here. Make 2026 your year. To Book a Zoom Call With Graeme One-on-One, Go Here www.thefastinghighway.com Get help, get coaching.To Read My Book The Fasting Highway Amazon or all good book sellers.To Listen to My Audio Book Apple Books or many Audio Book Platforms Free on Joining The Patreon Community To be a guest on the show, please go to www.thefastinghighway.com, click on listen to the podcast, " and follow the how to be a guest prompt.Disclaimer - All views are those of the host and guest and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before starting any health plan.

Raven Duran joins guest co-host Tina Smith and host Ron Aaron to talk about becoming a new caregiver and navigating the world of caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Debra Fields joins guest co-host Tina Smith and host Ron Aaron to talk about how and why self-care and being a caregiver is changing in black communities on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Senator Tina Smith joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss urgent rural issues like skyrocketing health insurance premiums, farm policies, crop markets, and rural hospital survival.You will learn how current decisions in Washington are impacting rural America, and gain practical insight on navigating the government shutdown, healthcare changes, and agricultural trade disruptions. Heidi and Joel highlight the importance of community resilience and hope, exploring solutions for rural families while explaining why strong local leadership and bipartisan cooperation matter now more than ever.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/.

The Minnesota Senator joined Vineeta to discuss the deal that could bring home hostages, plus the latest on Government Shutdown from Washington D.C. Photo Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The U.S. government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap spending bill. That means some U.S. government services are coming to a temporary halt and many federal workers are furloughed or working without pay through the shutdown. Republicans and Democrats could not come to an agreement on the spending bill before the deadline, which was at midnight. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith from Minnesota is one of many Senate Democrats who voted against the Republican-backed spending bill. MPR News host Nina Moini talks with her about that decision and what's ahead.

The U.S. government is shut down after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike a deal to keep government programs and services running. We talk to Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith about why she voted against the bill and what's next. An annual report is out sharing how many people died in Minnesota from intimate partner abuse. We talk to Violence Free Minnesota about efforts to make that number zero. A new series from MinnPost is looking at how Minnesota is a leader in school-based mental health care. There is a chance of 90 degree temperatures this week. Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner shares a detailed forecast. Plus, we talk to a member of the Minneapolis rock band Gully Boys about their debut album.

Admittedly, I've been a little distracted the last couple weeks, caring for an ailing cat and being a part of a caretaking team for a dear friend. Both passed away over the weekend so I'm just diving back into some things I've missed of late, one of them being the Tom Homan sit down on "Real Time With Bill Maher."On the one hand, I'm a little baffled by Maher's recent display of anti-wokeness, and on the other, he's an aging white cynical comedian who's no different than most straight white men in that they don't get the plight of the trans community and so like most straight white men, he craps on their right to exist in any measure of equality.That being said, he brags about his ability to pull Republican guests while complaining Democrats won't come on his show. I suppose Ro Khanna, Tim Ryan, Rahm Emanuel, Jon Tester, Josh Shapiro, Tina Smith, Al Gore, Adam Schiff, Seth Moulton, John Fetterman and Jason Crow (all from just this season!!!!) don't ring a bell. So in the last three weeks, he's sat with Ben Shapiro, Nancy Mace and Tom Homan. but he's clearly not proud of his sit-down with Homan. Having listened back to it and dissected it for today's show - I can hear why.

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!Grace and Kathryn kick things off with Turning Point's first event since the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk, held right here at the U of M. They break down the crowd's energy, and the disturbing protests outside.Next, they react to alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel's return to air following ABC's suspension debacle, plus a laughable clip of Senator Tina Smith at a press conference pretending to “defend” free speech.Then, the two tackle what U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson has dubbed Minnesota's “culture of fraud.”In the second half, American Experiment's public safety policy fellow David Zimmer joins to discuss the fallout from Mary Moriarty's reckless decision to stop prosecuting certain crimes and what that means for Minnesotans.Don't forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Coming Up!00:36 - Welcome Back03:45 - Turning Point visits the U of M in first event post-assassination10:26 - Some "sick in the head" protesters15:00 - Alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel back on air?19:33 - Minnesota's "culture of fraud"24:06 - David Zimmer joins the show!24:51 - Mary Moriarty refusing to prosecute crime?!

Former Governor Tim Pawlenty is excellent with Chad on several topics including the GOP field for next year's gubernatorial election, Tim Walz's problems in trying to win a third term, and his feelings about running for Tina Smith's Senate seat after being approached multiple times by Republican officials.

09/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by one of Minnesota's United States Senators, Tina Smith. She joins Joel to talk about all of the recent gun violence, freedom of speech, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the text exchange of Tyler Robinson with his roommate/lover. ABC News reporter sounds really into the texts from Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin. Death penalty on the way for Robinson? Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R) sounds off on the violent rhetoric of the radical Left. FBI director vs. Democrat senators. American consumers are saying "no" to electric vehicles. Sir Elton John has gold-plated kneecaps! Kash Patel has really changed his tune on the Jeffrey Epstein case and so much more since he became the FBI director. Dearborn, Michigan, mayor says he'll celebrate when a resident moves away. President Trump vs. ABC reporter Jonathan Karl. Publishers Clearing House declares bankruptcy, and its winners are out in the cold. Adam Johnson stops by to discuss his new book, "Taking a Stand." Rowdy Introvert updated his song "107 Days to Lose an Election." No more Fani Willis?? Reminder: Climate alarmists are always wrong. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:34 Tina Smith is Angry at President Trump 02:09 Utah County District Attorney Gives Details on Charlie Kirk's Killer 03:22 Texts between Charlie Kirk Killer & his Boyfriend 08:49 ABC Reporter Describes Killer's Texts as "Touching" 11:07 Charlie Kirk Killer has his Charges Read to Him 14:42 Eric Schmitt on The Left Leading Violence in America 23:26 Kash Patel VS. Cory Booker 25:38 Kash Patel VS. Adam Schiff 28:01 Kash Patel VS. Mazie Hirono 30:52 Chewing the Fat 48:21 Kash Patel Says Epstein Didn't Traffick to ANYONE?! 50:40 FLASHBACK: Kash Patel with Glenn Beck in December 2023 54:28 Dearborn City Mayor Abdullah Hammoud Calls Resident an Islamophobe 57:06 President Trump VS. Jonathan Karl 1:03:46 ABC Reporter Honors Charlie Kirk 1:09:34 Publishers Clearing House Files goes Bankrupt 1:12:07 Guest: Author Adam Johnson (AKA Via Getty) 1:24:25 Updated Kamala Harris Song from Rowdy Introvert 1:28:22 Georgia Supreme Court Declines Fani Willis' Appeal 1:29:01 New York Post Calls-Out Fearmongering Climate Change Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Psaki looks back at past examples of political violence in the United States and how political leaders addressed the country with calls for unity and cooler heads, with examples from John Boehner to Utah Governor Spender Cox, who spoke this morning at a press conference announcing that the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk is in custody. Senator Tina Smith discusses the dire state of politics in the U.S.While the suspect in the Kirk shooting is in custody, Kash Patel's poor performance leading the FBI did not go unnoticed. Andrew Weissmann joins to explain how the FBI is supposed to work in normal times under normal leadership.Donald Trump has named Memphis as the next target of his military policing plan. Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson expresses his vehement opposition to what Trump intends to do.NATO suffered significant alarm when Russia sent drones into Poland in what is widely seen as a test of NATO readiness. Donald Trump seemed more inclined to excuse Vladimir Putin than to rally with allies, Jen Psaki explains.And a CDC panel assembled by Trump HHS secretary and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy will decide whether they endorse the new booster, which will determine whether residents of as many as 16 states are able to access the vaccine this season. 

Jon takes a look at a few rebrands, including a city's rebrand and parallels to the MN State flag. MN Rep. Max Rymer joins in studio to offer his thoughts on the city rebrand, the Cracker Barrel logo, and yet another rebrand within the Federal Government. Jon offers his opinion on the recent political showdown between Tina Smith and RFK Jr.

Next up in our series on women in the HVAC industry, Joe and Dave talk with four women whose careers prove that the most powerful kind of leadership doesn't always shout—it shows up. Lindsay Hudgens, Dottie Pacetti, Shelley Kerns, and Tina Smith reflect on the small choices, attention to detail, and daily follow-through that have helped them build long-lasting trust with coworkers, dealers, and homeowners alike.They share stories about gaining credibility in a male-dominated space—not by being loud, but by being dependable. From learning the trade on the fly to training teams, managing territories, and running businesses, these women prove that tenacity and empathy aren't soft skills—they're competitive advantages.ON AIR is a Lennox Learning Solutions Production.

A new report on no-knock warrants in Minnesota shows 79 percent decrease in their use in the first full year since state legislators passed restrictions on the controversial law enforcement practice. There were 18 no-knock warrants issued last year. In 2023, that number was 84. And the year before that it was 179. The change to state law followed the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022, in which he was not a suspect.Navy veteran Tom Weiler is running for the U.S. Senate. Weiler, a former candidate for the U.S. House, is running as a Republican. He has filed campaign paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission. He's vying for the seat that will come open because Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking a new term.It is the last day to vote in a special primary contest in a northwest Twin Cities House race. Tuesday in St. Paul, residents are electing a new city council member in Ward 4. The seat was formerly held by Council President Mitra Jalali, who stepped down in January, citing health concerns. Ward 4 includes the neighborhoods of Merriam Park, Hamline-Midway, St. Anthony Park, Como and Mac-Groveland. Four candidates are vying for the seat.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the group behind the ransomware attack targeting the city last month allegedly stole about 43 gigabytes of data, primarily from the parks and recreation department. Carter said the data ranged from work documents to copies of employee IDs, but did not include data like payroll or permits. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners votes today on a measure to dismiss current directors of Hennepin County Medical Center and take over their duties in light of financial issues at the hospital. Otherwise, hospital and county officials say the hospital could have to make cuts to staff and programs, or risk closing by the end of the year. Commissioners have proposed eliminating the current hospital board and taking over budgeting and oversight. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services says Minnesotans who applied for a Real ID back in April may just be receiving them now.

A new report on no-knock warrants in Minnesota shows 79 percent decrease in their use in the first full year since state legislators passed restrictions on the controversial law enforcement practice. There were 18 no-knock warrants issued last year. In 2023, that number was 84. And the year before that it was 179. The change to state law followed the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022, in which he was not a suspect.Navy veteran Tom Weiler is running for the U.S. Senate. Weiler, a former candidate for the U.S. House, is running as a Republican. He has filed campaign paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission. He's vying for the seat that will come open because Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking a new term.It is the last day to vote in a special primary contest in a northwest Twin Cities House race. Tuesday in St. Paul, residents are electing a new city council member in Ward 4. The seat was formerly held by Council President Mitra Jalali, who stepped down in January, citing health concerns. Ward 4 includes the neighborhoods of Merriam Park, Hamline-Midway, St. Anthony Park, Como and Mac-Groveland. Four candidates are vying for the seat.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the group behind the ransomware attack targeting the city last month allegedly stole about 43 gigabytes of data, primarily from the parks and recreation department. Carter said the data ranged from work documents to copies of employee IDs, but did not include data like payroll or permits. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners votes today on a measure to dismiss current directors of Hennepin County Medical Center and take over their duties in light of financial issues at the hospital. Otherwise, hospital and county officials say the hospital could have to make cuts to staff and programs, or risk closing by the end of the year. Commissioners have proposed eliminating the current hospital board and taking over budgeting and oversight. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services says Minnesotans who applied for a Real ID back in April may just be receiving them now.

-- On the Show: -- Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat from California, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss getting handcuffed by Kristi Noem's security for asking a question about ICE raids -- Senator Tina Smith, Democrat from Minnesota, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss political violence and the difficulties of working with Republican lawmakers -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat from Maryland, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss constitutional challenges to Donald Trump's agenda -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Democrat from Arizona, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss Trump's strikes on Iran -- The Friday Feedback segment ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman

Trump drags the US into a new Middle Eastern war. Brian interviews Senator Tina Smith about her confrontation with Republican Senator Mike Lee after he mocked Democrats who'd been assassinated, NYC comptroller Brad Lander about being arrested by the Trump administration, and Democratic nominee for NJ governor Mikie Sherrill about what she'll do if and when Trump targets her blue state. Support Mikie Sherrill: https://mikiesherrill.com/Support Brad Lander: https://landerfornyc.com/Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the skeptic's guide to impeachment. Why is a third impeachment effort of Trump necessary? Because demanding impeachment puts every member of Congress on trial, revealing who we can trust and who is bought off.  Meet unanimous consent: the Senate's dirty little secret, and the power Democrats refuse to use. Imagine if all it took to stop the Senate in its tracks was one simple word: No. Unanimous consent is a very real procedural quirk that gives every single senator, regardless of party or seniority, enormous power. All they have to do is deny consent. Just say no, and legislative business slows to a crawl. Now here's the catch: Republicans use this tool constantly. Democrats? Almost never. And that's not because they can't; it's because they choose not to. How does unanimous consent work? In the Senate, many of the chamber's archaic rules can be bypassed if no one objects. This process is called unanimous consent. It's used for everything from skipping quorum calls to fast-tracking nominations. The idea is to keep things moving. But here's the shocking part: any senator, at any time, for any reason, can halt this entire process by simply saying, “I object.” Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville famously abused this mechanism to block military promotions for nearly a year. And he paid no price for it. Why? Because it's perfectly within Senate rules. And yet, while authoritarianism rises, civil liberties are under siege, and people are being literally kidnapped off American streets, not a single Democratic senator has used this tool to slow the machinery down. By mid-April, according to Keira Havens, an organizer of Citizens Impeachment, along with former Congressional staffer for Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota, there were already around 500 recorded unanimous consent agreements in the 2025 Congressional Record. That's around 500 times every single senator, including vocal Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, gave the green light to fast-track Senate business. They could have slowed things down. They didn't. In fact, shortly after Cory Booker gave an impassioned speech in a historic filibuster marathon, the Senate used unanimous consent to speed-track a nominee: Jared Kushner's father, convicted felon Charles Kushner, to become the Ambassador to France. (Poor France!)  Unanimous consent isn't some obscure loophole. It's an incredibly accessible and completely legal form of leverage: a filibuster on easy mode. You don't need to prepare a speech. You don't need to command the floor. Senate Dems just say one word: No. So why aren't Democrats using it? The excuses vary: wait for the midterms, preserve decorum, respect procedure. But these excuses fail a democracy in crisis. There won't be a midterm rescue if authoritarianism cements itself into place now. Senators like Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy speak out against abuses of power, but actions speak louder than works, especially under the watchful eye of history. It's time to hold Trump and his lawless administration accountable.  What Can You Do? Start using the hashtag: #DemsJustSayNo Tweet at your senators: @SenWarren, @CoryBooker, @ChrisMurphyCT — Why do you keep consenting 500+ times? Educate others. “Unanimous consent” = silent agreement. Break the silence. Join or support organizing efforts like Citizens Impeachment that are pushing for real accountability. The Senate is designed to give each senator power. But power unused is power surrendered. Republicans understand that. Democrats need to learn fast actions speak louder than words.  They can say no. They should say no. And if they won't, we the people must demand accountability now.  The video of Part II of our discussion will publish on Patreon Monday morning along with the Zoom link for our next Gaslit Nation salon later that day at 4pm ET. See you there!  Show Notes: CitizensImpeachment.com: https://citizensimpeachment.com/ Opening Clip of Rep. Melissa Hortman: Hortman Files House Protest Over Legislature's Treatment Of Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1B7kashnD0&t=1s Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman Calls Out White Male Colleagues https://www.teenvogue.com/story/melissa-hortman-calls-out-white-male-colleagues-minnesota Clip of Brad Lander: https://bsky.app/profile/hellgatenyc.com/post/3lrtdzsz4ps2q The two Michael Wolff interviews referenced towards the end of the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21Tj19JYag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjGoZQShB0 The lawmakers using taxpayer money to pay for ads https://citizensimpeachment.com/ Charles Kushner Senate Vote Confirmation: https://www.congress.gov/nomination/119th-congress/24/4 ICE agents storm Irvine couple's home in search for answers about posters placed around LA https://abc7.com/post/ice-agents-storm-michael-changs-parents-irvine-home-search-answers-posters-placed-around-la/16298909/ EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: NEW! We now have a Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other. Join on Patreon.  NEW! We now have a Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other. Join on Patreon. June 30 4pm ET – America has been here before. Book club discussion of Lillian Faderman's The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle NEW! Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? 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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump may not always chicken out, but his on again/off again, advance-retreat dance does seem to insulate him from lasting blowback. It seems the only way to drag Trump's popularity down low enough to really hem him in is for his supporters to find out the hard way.In this episode, Matt and Brian tackle the questions:* Does the hyperbolic claim that “Trump Always Chickens Out” serve to insulate him from public backlash, while also perversely encouraging him to prove his haters wrong?* Would we be better off if he stopped chickening out?* Does defeating Trump (in Congress, the courts, etc.) weaken him, or does it protect him from his own unsustainable policies?* If we're all accelerationists now, where would failure (or catastrophic success) undermine Trump most? Economic mismanagement? Medicaid cuts? Mass deportation? War?Then, behind the paywall, some considered thoughts on how the Trump opposition would respond if Trump didn't chicken out. What can Democrats as a whole learn from the handful of leaders (most recently Alex Padilla and Tina Smith) who've drawn attention to their causes in productive ways? Are Democratic political fortunes best served if Trump's Medicaid cuts fail, or if they succeed? And how, in this hothouse environment, can progressives and moderates align to help Democrats recruit viable Senate candidate in red states?Further reading:* Matt argues you're not really alarmed about the slide into autocracy if you aren't willing to make ideological sacrifices to help Democrats win the Senate. * Brian's schema for when to try to stop Trump, and when to let him step in it.* Noah Wyle helps get the word out about looming Medicaid cuts. (Paging George Clooney, Jimmy Kimmel…)

Tonight on The Last Word: CA Sen. Alex Padilla reacts to breaking news the Trump Administration is reversing its reversal on exempting some farm and hotel workers from ICE raids and discusses being removed and handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security news conference. Also, Sen. Tina Smith calls GOP Sen. Mike Lee's social media post about the Minnesota shooting “brutal and cruel.” And U.S. business with Canada is disrupted by Trump tariffs. Sen. Alex Padilla, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Governor Maura Healey join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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