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The United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to drop his threat to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports and extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU by more than a month. In Argentina, the government has announced that its easing currency reporting rules to deal with dollars kept under mattresses. The Argentine government aims to unleash some $271 billion stashed away in mattresses, safes and foreign bank accounts.And Rahul Tandon will look at how Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch remake beat Tom Cruise at the US box office. Lilo and Stitch, which revisits the 2002 animated family favourite, exceeded expectations with takings of $341m (£252m) around the world. Throughout the programme, we will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Sushma Ramachandran, an independent journalist and columnist with the Tribune newspaper in India, and Fermin Koop, a reporter on environmental and climate change in Argentina.

The United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to drop his threat to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports and extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU by more than a month. They're often in the headlines. We take an in-depth look at critical minerals, where they're found and why they matter. And Rahul Tandon will look at how Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch remake beat Tom Cruise at the US box office. Lilo and Stitch, which revisits the 2002 animated family favourite, exceeded expectations with takings of $341m (£252m) around the world.

The United States President has held a rare phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump has described the call as "excellent" but Putin seemed less enthusiastic. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.

Send us a textIn the second installment of the Election Night from 1992, we see the official changing of the guard. It is at this moment, on election night, that one generation of leadership gives way to another. The World War 2 Presidents, that had served from two generations, those who ran the war : Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower, followed by the generation of leaders who were troops in the war : John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, were now finally leaving the center stage of American politics, or so it seemed.  10 United States Presidents in all, would now be replaced by the nations' first Baby Boomer President. Bill Clinton will win on this night. In this episode, we will hear from all the candidates for President and Vice President , but one, and we will watch as the Greatest Generation, symbolized by George Bush, gracefully leaves the stage. Then we will hear the national address from Little Rock, on the steps of the Arkansas Capitol, as Bill Clinton begins to take the reigns of power, inheriting a country that now stood alone as the leading economic and military super power on Earth. A gift left to him by the 10 Presidents and their fellow leaders of the generation of leaders who made it all possible.  Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what's happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyQuestions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Alvin and German conduct a powerful conversation with public health leader and community advocate Dr. Paula Madison Ryner '92. With over 30 years of experience in the public health sector, Paula has devoted her career to advancing health equity, empowering communities, and championing the well-being of underserved populations. She holds a Doctorate in Health Leadership from Seton Hall University and a dual Master's in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. A highly decorated leader, Paula was recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in New Jersey for four consecutive years (2018–2021) by NJ Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. In 2024, she was honored with the United States President's Leadership Award from the UNESCO Center for Peace for her transformative contributions to development, peace, and leadership in communities of African descent. Since graduating from Colgate, Paula has been a dynamic force for change, service, and leadership. She is the Immediate Past President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (Bergen/Passaic chapter), where she led the chapter to be named a national model for four consecutive years. Her community involvement continues through leadership roles including Vice President of the Board of Bergen Volunteers, Vice President and Programs Chair of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Bergen County Chapter), and appointed positions on several local government advisory boards. In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Dr. Madison Ryner is the co-founder of Ryner and Associates, an organizational consulting firm, and is preparing to launch P.Mad Consulting Group, along with a new podcast supporting African American caregivers of loved ones with dementia. At Colgate, Paula was a Night Flight radio host on WRCU, a member of the Sojourners, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology/African American Studies.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to double the company's U.S. vehicle production within the next two years. This ambitious commitment came on March 11, 2025, shortly after the United States President publicly said he would purchase a Tesla as a show of support for the electric vehicle manufacturer and its embattled CEO. Musk explicitly framed this production expansion as a demonstration of support for Republican policies and confidence in America's economic future. Welcome back to the podcast, this is EV News Daily and I'm Martyn Lee with a special bonus edition.

“The richest man in the world turned off billions of dollars in funding for the literal poorest people in the world. It's just, from my perspective, incomprehensible.” So says Nathaniel Moller, former USAID worker. Nathaniel and Steve discuss the presidential administration's recent mass cuts to USAID programs and what the effects may be. They consider the cultural moments in America's history when “the big C Church and the little church” have had a choice—operate out of fear or from love—and why Nathaniel believes such a moment is upon us now. They talk about the tenacity required to combat global issues such as malaria, the beauty of using our gifts and skills to further the kingdom, and why Nathaniel still has hope for the common good.  Resources mentioned in this episode include: “US President's Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) Project”  The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World by Richard Stearns  “The United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States President says he is poised to strike a resources deal with Ukraine. President Donald Trump had earlier pressed Ukraine to be compensated for military support. It's the latest development in a diplomatic blitz that is rapidly reshaping the prospects for peace in Ukraine.

What is a "Presidential Executive Order" AND HOW ARE THEY IMPLEMENTED? President Donald Trump has effectively signed in a single day more Executive Presidential orders than any sitting United States President in U.S. history. " What is an "Executive Order" and how is it implemented? Lets Look and See...

If War In Ukraine Not Stop Now, It Could Lead To World War 3 - Donald Trumphttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/if-war-in-ukraine-not-stop-now-it-could-lead-to-world-war-3-donald-trump/24/02/2025/#Issues #Europe #France #Macron #NATO #Putin #Russia #Trump #Ukraine #UN #US #Zelenskyy ©February 24th, 2025 ®February 24, 2025 11:14 pm United States President, Donald Trump has said that if the war in Ukraine is not stopped now, it could lead or escalate to World War 3, with the visiting French President, Emmanuel Macron insisting that Russia is the aggressor of the war hence Russia must pay damages as part of the negotiations for the peace deal but the US in another meeting at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday joined Russia to vote against a resolution condemning Russia over the war in Ukraine. #OsazuwaAkonedo

February 19th 2024 Yuriy recounts a vivid and disturbing dream about a hypothetical U.S. president who allies with Hitler during World War II. The dream explores the consequences of such an alliance on the principles of freedom and democracy. You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com    You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family   Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy   Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat  Subscribe to his substack: https://yuriymatsarsky.substack.com/  ----more---- TRANSCRIPT: (Apple Podcasts & Podbean app users can enjoy accurate closed captions)      It is February 19.  The other night I was sleeping and had a terrifying dream, just horrible. It was about how, in the midst of Second World War, a man came to power in the United States after promising during his election campaign to end the war. In just a few weeks or even days by making everyone come to an agreement. At that time, the United States was an extremely important country, the main stronghold of a Western world, the arsenal of democracy, the land of the free, and the home of a brave.   And so as this man was elected, he immediately started talking about his great relationships with Adolf Hitler. He even called him "Mr. Hitler" and did not hide his admiration for him. Many in Europe thought this was some kind of clever game, that the United States president was actually making calculated moves to flatter the furor into a trap. But very quickly it became clear that this was not the case.  The new United States President accused Europe of refusing to negotiate with Mr. Hitler about peaceful coexistence. He claimed that the war would not have started if only Europeans had peacefully agreed to hand over their rights, their laws, their borders, and their history to Nazi control.  "This is your fault!" The new American president, shouted at the Europeans "Because of you we can't freely trade without Nazi partners. Because of you we have inflation and, an influx of refugees who for some reason refuse to die in the comfortable and welcoming concentration camps of Mr. Hitler."  Then the president continued, "Of course we are still the land of the free, but we are willing to give up quite a bit of what, that 'free' includes. If it means the price of eggs drops by a few cents. And naturally we are still the home of the brave, but you must understand we are not brave enough to risk upsetting Mr. Hitler."  I woke up at the moment when the main stronghold of a western world raised a white flag, and the padlock was placed on the gates of the arsenal of democracy, along with a sign that read: "Closed at the request of our partner, Mr. Hitler" Phew! I thought, what a relief, but it was just a dream, just a terrible, bad dream, right.  

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Mark R. Charles -this segment deals with Wikipedia information about this Navajo journalist who campaigned for the Office of United States President back in 2020. #Navajo_Glass_Ceilings

This week James Golden talks about who is the greatest United States President, the recent plane crashes in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, DEI and more. Princess Di joins the show to talk about politics and Rhonda Shrock joins the show to share an essay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From declaring an emergency on the US-Mexico border to announcing that the US will retake the Panama Canal, Donald Trump introduced several bold proposals in his inaugural address. Now, as he enters his second term, what might the Trump world order look like? In this episode: Trita Parsi (@tparsi), Executive Vice President, The Quincy Institute Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Walters, Chloe K. Li and Khaled Soltan with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hagir Saleh, Melanie Marich, Hanah Shokeir and our host Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The stage is set for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. In less than 24 hours he will be sworn in as the 47th United States President, however dangerously cold temperatures are threatening the ceremony's outdoor venue. The former President isn't missing a beat with promises to conduct 100 executive orders on day one of his second term. Marco Rubio's former chief of staff Matt Terrill joins Early Edition to discuss what can be expected this time around. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated for his second term as United States President. The invitation list includes several billionaires, podcasters, and of course political leaders, including our own Premier Andrew Furey. Furey says he'll attend, along with other Canadian premiers. Provincial Progressive Conservative leader Tony Wakeham wonders why Furey really needs to be there.

During the Front Page, Maria More spoke about President Joe Biden giving his farewell speech as Donald Trump will take the office of the United States President next week. President Biden warned America in his speech about the path the nation is following. Biden urged Americans to stay encouraged with the Democratic process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Thursday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Rickey and the crew had a plethora of news to discuss today. During the Front Page, Maria More spoke about President Joe Biden giving his farewell speech as Donald Trump will take the office of the United States President next week. President Biden warned America in his speech about the path the nation is following. Biden urged Americans to stay encouraged with the Democratic process. In other news, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is expressing his gratitude to the widow of Laker legend Kobe Bryant, Vanessa Bryant. Vanessa Bryant. Bryant gifted Phelps a pair of custom sneakers and he expressed how much it meant to him on IG. This made people speculate that the two are an item. Comedian and former president of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, Sherly Underwood joins the RSMS crew. Sheryl and Rickey speak about their time knowing each other and celebrating Founder’s Day for Zeta Phi Beta Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Inc was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University. All of this and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to our “Pillars of Power” series, where we explore the personal and historical backgrounds of influential leaders. This time, we're stepping into the world of the 45th President of the United States, Donald John Trump. Get ready for an engaging look at his ancestors, formative childhood moments, and the defining events that shaped his adult life—right up to the present day. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/donald-trumps-roots-rise-and-impact/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

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George Walker Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, served two terms during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern American history. From the September 11 attacks to the global War on Terror, his presidency defined an era. However, his story begins with a deeply rooted family legacy that shaped his values, ambitions, and path to the White House. As the son of President George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush is part of one of America's most prominent political dynasties. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-w-bush-legacy-of-a-presidential-dynasty/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Donald Trump, the former United States President, has reanimated his longstanding disputes with the media, this time by turnings to the judicial system. Notably, he has launched a yet controversial and arguably ill-considered lawsuit against the renowned newspaper, the Des Moines Register, over poll results that did not fall in his favour.As a public figure with an unarguably tumultuous relationship with the media, Trump's latest legal action can be perceived as a deliberate plan to assert his influence, and possible attempt to erode media freedoms. The lawsuit, spurred by dissatisfaction with poll outcomes, raises serious questions about Trump's understanding and acceptance of unfavorable public opinion, reinforcing doubts about his commitment to democratic ideals.The poll, conducted by the Iowa-based Des Moines Register, was designed to capture the political atmosphere within the state and gauge the popularity of various political figures, including Trump. With the results not reflecting positively on him, Trump elected to retaliate through litigation rather than introspection - a move that exposes his real motivation and disposition towards media criticism.This lawsuit brings to the spotlight Trump's relationships with influential personalities such as Jack Smith. Smith, a renowned academic and media expert, has long been critical of Trump's approach to free speech and press relations, while simultaneously advocating for media rights and unrestricted public discourse. He sees the ongoing lawsuit as a potentially devastating violation of the media's right to free expression. According to Smith, "If each unfavorable poll outcome for a public figure triggered a legal battle, the very essence of democracy would be threatened. The ability to publish and publicize public opinion, or report on political events or figures, without fear of retribution, is a fundamental cornerstone of a healthy democratic society." As the lawsuit continues to unfold, it offers more than just a spectacle of a former president at odds with a media outlet; it serves as a troubling reminder of the ongoing tensions between political power and media freedom. In a landscape fraught with accusations, lawsuits, and denouncements, the ability of media to perform its critical function is under ever-increasing pressure. The implications of this lawsuit may extend far beyond a single poll or the Des Moines Register. Its outcomes could set dangerous precedents impacting the freedoms of the press and the reach of political figures. In the words of Jack Smith, "Public figures must learn to tolerate criticism as part of their roles. Democracy, after all, is about pluralism, debate, and understanding, not punishment of opposition." Thus, as Trump continues his legal crusade against unfavorable polls and media coverage, the fundamental tenets of First Amendment rights and democracy itself hang in the balance.

Eric Trump, an American businessman, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and son of United States President-elect Donald Trump, predicted that Bitcoin will someday hit $1,000,000 per BTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United States President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is renewing pressure on Canada to focus more on defense spending and border security. In February, Trump warned NATO members that if they didn't pay their fair share — spending 2 per cent of their country's GDP on their military — they should not assume the U.S. would leap to their defence.  In July, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada would meet the 2 per cent target, but only in 2032. The Liberals have invested billions to update the Canadian Armed Forces, but decades of underinvestment have led to serious capability gaps. This week, on “It's Political,” we take a look at the state of the Canadian Armed Forces and ask how prepared Canada is for the threats we face. First, we'll hear from experts: Canadian Army Commander Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, Carleton University Associate Professor Philippe Lagassé, University of Calgary Associate Professor Rob Huebert, Observatory on Politics and Security in the Arctic Director Mathieu Landriault, Canadian Global Affairs Institute President David Perry, Royal Military College of Canada Professor Jane Boulden, and retired Royal Canadian Air Force brigadier general Kevin Whale. Then, Althia will sit down with National Defence Minister Bill Blair.  Some of the clips this week were sourced from the House of Commons, CPAC, the Halifax International Security Forum, the CBC, CTV, Global, NBC and ABC.  This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton.  Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

In this episode, Billy sits down with Bob Burg, author of a wealth of successful books on sales, marketing, and influence. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life's work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence. They explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, in addition to Bob's primary framework: the Five Principles of Influence. If you've ever wanted to have more influence without resorting to manipulation, this conversation will guide you in the right direction.   Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years, he's helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams communicate their value more effectively, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes, and political leaders, including a former United States President. Although he was best known for his book Endless Referrals for years, it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann), that's captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, makes up over a million of Bob's 2 million total book sales. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written and HubSpot's 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time. Tune in to hear Billy talk with Bob, who's been named one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders by The American Management Association, and named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. What we discussed with Bob: [01:53] – About Bob's dad Mike Burg [02:53] – What ultimate influence means to Bob [04:25] – Who is a genuine influencer [07:16] – The life lesson he learned from his cat, Liberty [10:40] – Basic principle of human nature [13:12] – How he developed his ideas and thoughts [17:43] – The relationship between self-control and character of a person [19:23] – What can we do to control our emotions? [23:30] – Why are clashes of beliefs so critical to an influencer? [26:25] – Setting the proper frame to get desired results Valuable Insights by Bob: Influence is the ability to move a person to the desired action. Great influencers don't try to push their ideas to others. Great influencers attract people. If we want people to take action to go towards the desired outcome, it has to align with what they want. Their values and their goals have to align. Only when you're the boss of yourself, then you're in the position to take a potentially negative situation and turn it into a win. Make sure that you're the master of your emotions as opposed to your emotions being your master. Notable Quotes: [02:14] – “Tact is the language of strength.” [05:15] – “People do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” [15:54] – “By all means take your emotions along for the ride but make sure you're driving the car.” [17:02] – “Self-control is the very essence of the character.” More from Bob: Bob Burg's Books: The Go-Giver Influencer The Go-Giver A Teacher's Guide to The Go-Giver The Go-Giver Leader Adversaries into Allies Go-Givers Sell More Endless Referrals The Success Formula Bob's Website: https://burg.com/ Connect with Bob on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob https://twitter.com/bobburg https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on August 12, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many fear the re-election of Donald Trump as United States President will mean a major setback for climate action, experts say there is still hope. Ahead of the COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan, it's being argued the international community will keep pushing ahead without US leadership.

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What if the Presidential Election ended in an Electoral College tie? How is the next United States President then selected?MX3 Podcast on Youtubewww.youtube.com/@mx3podcastContact MX3 Podcast Tweet us: @mx3podcast Email us: info@mx3.vip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-wright-9397b23a/ Thanks for listening & keep on living your life the Wright way!

Get ready to embrace boldness, courage, and the true meaning of fearless faith in Episode 9 of Iona Speaks about Defending Self-Justice. In this riveting conversation, we dive deep into how women can rise in the face of fear and uncertainty, navigating life's obstacles with clarity and strength. The 35th United States President, John F. Kennedy, famously said, “A rising tide lifts all boats,” symbolizing the power of a unified mindset to inspire hope and drive collective success. This episode embodies that spirit, featuring a special guest who knows all about rising against the tide.I am thrilled and fortunate to welcome Yolanda Taylor, affectionately known as Yo—a dynamic entrepreneur and CEO of At the Style Table (https://www.atthestyletable.com/home/). From her days as a flight attendant to becoming a style blogger and visionary businesswoman, Yo has made it her mission to help women rediscover their voices through personal style. She doesn't just create fashion transformations; she reignites the fire within women. In her words, “What I love is taking that woman who's lost herself, forgotten herself, became invisible—and making her unforgettable.” Yolanda's journey is not just about style; it's about self-empowerment, resilience and finding the courage to be unapologetically you.Tune in to this transformative episode and prepare to soar as we explore how fearless faith fuels fearless women. This is more than a conversation—it's a call to action for every woman ready to reclaim her power and rise. Don't miss it!

Torrey discusses whether Unions have too much influence, and what steps should be taken to address the power imbalance.  We also react to President Joe Biden's surprise remarks on the economy and Israel.  Finally, we discuss local officials visit to Sweden, and how the nation compares to the US.  

Exploring the Artistic Intersection of Donald Trump and Isabelle BrourmanIn a fascinating reveal, New York Magazine's recent interview with artist Isabelle Brourman offered a unique insight into the intersection of art and politics. The focus was on her recent work - a portrait of the controversial former United States President, Donald Trump.Brourman's candid conversation with journalist Paula Aceves delved deep into the details of what it was like to work on capturing the controversial figure on canvas. The strategy, execution, and the intense personal interaction with the subject set the stage for a captivating tale of creation against the backdrop of Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida resort, which he also used as the 'Winter White House' during his presidency.Painting a portrait of a former president is a daunting task, but when the subject is as polarizing as Donald Trump, the challenge starts to take on a different flavor. Brourman's account of the process was as much about the man himself as it was about the technique employed in painting his likeness.During the interview, Brourman pointed out the rigorous efforts involved in capturing the essence of the man who had the world's eyes on him for the better part of a decade. This extended beyond just physical likeness, and ventured into capturing the layers of his complex personality – a blend of ambition, audacity, controversy, and charisma."Painting a public figure, especially someone as noted and debated as Donald Trump was an extraordinary experience," she explained to Aceves. "Creating a depiction that does justice not just to the physical appearance, but also the personality, the aura of the individual is something every portrait artist strives to achieve."The elaborate portrayal was completed in Trump's Mar-a-Lago office, the very hub of his post-presidential life. The location added more depth to Brourman's work, enriching the portrayal with immediate and very personal references to the subject's life and career.The New York Magazine feature highlighted a powerful intersection of art, culture, and politics, offering readers a glimpse into a rare and intriguing profile. Brourman's account, her interaction with Trump and the challenge she took upon herself to paint the likeness of one of America's most divisive figures, is an enchanting narrative. Her vivid artistry not only constructs a tangible portrayal of Trump but skilfully portrays the figurative layers of his intriguing persona. One can only patiently anticipate what other challenges Isabelle Brourman might undertake next in her artistic journey.

Once again, the news headlines have been dominated by the controversial words of Donald Trump. It seems that no day passes without the former United States President making an eyebrow-raising statement. This time, it is his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris's ethnicity that are causing a stir.In a move that uncannily mirrors Wednesday's epigraph, "Who are you going to believe: me or your lying eyes?" Trump claims, without any factual grounds, that Vice President Harris is not black. This shocking statement comes despite Harris being of Jamaican and Indian descent and having a well-documented life story that reflects her ethnic identity.The nature of Trump's comments is not only questionable but also perplexing. The obsession with race and ethnicity, especially in the context of political strategy, is something that seems out of place in the 21st century. However, this has been a recurring theme during Trump's political journey and is once again at the forefront of his baffling political discourse.Yet, the bigger concern here is not whether Trump's obsession with race is bizarre—it is—but whether it should be directly addressed by the Democratic party. The Democrats yielded the White House from Trump less than a year ago, thanks, in part, to the unifying message of President Biden and Vice President Harris. They promised to address racial inequality, heal the division, and bring America together again. Now, they face a vital question: Should they respond to Trump's unfounded and racially provocative assertions?In stark contrast to Trump, Jack Smith offers a unique perspective. As an opinion writer for a popular news syndicate, Smith often scrutinizes the tumultuous world of politics with an unbiased and level-headed approach. His latest piece, "Trump's Race Obsession: Should Dems Call it That?" provides an in-depth analysis of this situation.Smith argues that the Democrats should, indeed, respond, but not by diving into the mire with Trump. Playing the Trump game of scandals and shocking statements only feeds into the spectacle that obscures real politics and the issues that genuinely matter. Instead, Smith suggests Democrats should further emphasize their message of unity, support, and equality. Addressing Trump's claims will inevitably involve shining a light on them—instead, Smith favorably advises sojourning on the high road.This approach may not be as attention-grabbing or scandal-ridden as Trump's comments, but it is refreshingly grounded in a return to dignity, respect, and truth in politics. While it may not make the headlines, it is an approach that Smith believes could ultimately prove pivotal to the Democrats' success.Do the Democrats respond to Trump's race-baiting, or do they maintain their high-road approach? This is the question they must answer in the face of Trump's comments. Smith argues for the latter, viewing it as the clearest path to long-lasting change. Whether the Democrats follow this advice remains to be seen. Ultimately, it could end up being far more newsworthy than the former President's constant craving for the headlines.

Title: "Cross-Party Condemnation Surrounds Trump Incident in Miami Valley"The controversial figure and former United States President, Donald Trump, was at the center of a worrisome event during a political gathering in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, drawing cross-party condemnation from both sides of the political spectrum. On his campaign trail at Miami Valley, an unforeseen incident occurred which caused not political division, but unity, albeit in an unusual and daunting way.Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, found himself requiring assistance to exit the stage at the political event. The exact nature of what transpired remains unclear from the initial reports, stirring an atmosphere of concern, speculation, and widespread unanimity amongst politicians and common citizens alike.Details suggest that the former President was not left unscathed during the incident, prompting immediate medical attention on site. Despite being a polarizing figure, the news of his ordeal has transcended political alliances and affiliations, prompting reactions of concern and well-wishes for his health from across the political divide.Amongst widespread reactions, a noteworthy response came from an unexpected frontrunner, Democrat Jack Smith. Known more for his stark political disagreements with Trump, Smith set aside political rivalries. He expressed sincere concern over the incident that disturbed the Butler rally, proving that even in the world of unremitting political battles, humanity still holds a place."For all our differences, no one wants to see something like this happen. It's not about politics at this point; it's about a fellow human being," Smith was quoted as saying, amidst the crisis, marking a significant and commendable moment of political solidarity.The incident in Butler is a stark reminder of the volatility that can often accompany large-scale political events. It also underscores the importance of prioritizing politicians' safety, no matter what side of the aisle they are on.Currently, further investigations into the unsettling event at Butler, PA are underway. Hope for a swift recovery for Trump permeates the political scenario, with everyone holding their breath until further information is available regarding the incident and the former President's health status.In an age of deep-seated political polarization, maybe a brush with vulnerability is what it takes for even momentary unity to dawn. What will be most interesting in the days to come, is not how this incident will impact Trump's campaign, but rather how this event might culturally impact the hyper-partisan environment that has become characteristic of our national politics.

In a distressing turn of events, a family has filed a lawsuit against confectionery giant Hershey, pharmacy chain Walgreens and a range of other implicated parties in the tragic death of a teenager after consuming a spicy tortilla chip. This case takes a jolting spotlight, pushing the boundaries of legal and moral responsibility in food consumption and production.The teen, Jack Smith, fell victim to an unusual fate after participating in what seemed to be a harmless act - eating a spicy tortilla chip. As harmless as it may sound, the consequences were inconceivable, leading to the young man losing his life.The lawsuit asserts that Hershey, Walgreens, and other entities involved in the distribution and sale of the spicy tortilla chip are to be held responsible for failing to provide clear warnings about the potential hazards tied with the consumption of the extremely spicy product. It brings to the surface the ongoing debate about food safety, clear labelling and the responsibility food manufacturers bear when introducing new products into the market.Interestingly, this situation has caught the attention of former United States President, Donald Trump, who has expressed his views on the evolving case. Although since stepping down from the presidency Trump has largely maintained a low profile pertaining to public issues, this remarkable case drew him back into public discourse. He called for an extensive review of food regulations, emphasizing the need for more robust policies to protect consumers from potential harm caused by food products. Trump underscored the importance of safety in food production and the responsibility manufacturers bear in relation to the safety of their consumers. The occurrence of this tragic event underlines the critical role of safety guidelines and regulations in the food industry. The lawsuit launched by Smith's family serves as a stark reminder to all product manufacturers of the potential consequences of negligence regarding the clear labeling and handling of their products.Taking into consideration the unfolding lawsuit and Trump's comments, this issue spotlights a larger, systemic problem in the food industry, for which a solution is urgently needed. With the case still underway, the wider societal implications remain to be fully understood, yet the message is clear - the food industry needs stricter regulation and oversight, to avoid further incidents of such unbearable loss and suffering.As we await the outcome of this tragic case, we honor the memory of young Jack Smith, who lost his life far too soon. Both the lawsuit and Trump's comments serve as a eulogy, preserving his memory by sparking necessary changes in food safety regulations to prevent future tragedies. The loss of one life could potentially save many, as the case initiates a considerable shift in the context of food production and safety.

GUEST OVERVIEW:  Rick Walker is a renowned leader across multiple domains. As Founder-CEO, he built a 400-employee company, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit into 53 countries as Chairman, and recruited $5 Billion of capital investments to his hometown to generate 5,000 new jobs – simultaneously.   His talks communicate deep insights into how mankind functions, rooted in his acquired knowledge of ancient literature, world religions, strategy, and the arts. His central claim is that each of these domains communicates truth.   His background beyond business includes serving as Chairman of a $150MM charitable foundation and director of a Middle Eastern religious college, concurrently. He hosted a popular talk show in 2021 featuring long-form conversations with the most powerful members of the US Senate, US House of Representatives, the Presidential Cabinet, Fortune 500, a billionaire, and fellow multi-domain polymaths.   Regularly consulted by many of the most powerful families in the world, he has even met privately with a United States President.   Rick currently serves at a private equity firm he founded with a group of 11 wealthy families and is the author of a forthcoming book on seeing through the world. Residing in Texas with his wife of 21 years and three mostly teenage daughters, his free time is consumed by sports, ballet lessons, and secret milkshake runs.   His 3:30 AM wake-up call helps fit everything in.       https://rickwalker.com/   https://twitter.com/RickWalkerTX

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The Gents usually observe the holiday of Memorial Day after having some birthday fun, but they made it in time to report the news (3:00). For the first time in history, a former United States President has been found guilty in a court of law, and EstoBro and TV have some jokes for Donald Trump in light of the event. With the parody of the justice system inserting itself into the election cycle this year, the Gents highlight entertainment news for this week's episode. Start off with highlighting the number one movie at the box office with Furiosa kicking off the holiday and being followed by Garfield (13:45). They also highlight music news (23:15) with Eminem dropping his latest single, the mysterious change of Jojo Siwa, and the anticipation EstoBro has returning to Bonnaroo next week. With the podcast being recorded on Tuesdays now, EstoBro spotlights how internet sensation Sketch has taken over the gaming and sports community by storm (49:30), and definitely has earned some massive respect from both EstoBro and TV. Interact with the Gents of the podcast on the following social media platforms:TwitterInstagramFacebookTumblrJoin the Discord serverSubscribe to the official playlist of the podcast

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Rick Walker is a renowned leader across multiple domains. As Founder-CEO, he built a 400-employee company, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit into 53 countries as Chairman, and recruited $5 Billion of capital investments to his hometown to generate 5,000 new jobs – simultaneously. His talks communicate deep insights into how mankind functions, rooted in his acquired knowledge of ancient literature, world religions, strategy, and the arts. His central claim is that each of these domains communicates truth. His background beyond business includes serving as Chairman of a $150MM charitable foundation and director of a Middle Eastern religious college, concurrently. He hosted a popular talk show in 2021 featuring long-form conversations with the most powerful members of the US Senate, US House of Representatives, the Presidential Cabinet, Fortune 500, a billionaire, and fellow multi-domain polymaths. Regularly consulted by many of the most powerful families in the world, he has even met privately with a United States President. Rick currently serves at a private equity firm he founded with a group of 11 wealthy families and is the author of a forthcoming book on seeing through the world. Residing in Texas with his wife of 21 years and three mostly teenage daughters, his free time is consumed by sports, ballet lessons, and secret milkshake runs. His 3:30 AM wake-up call helps fit everything in. https://rickwalker.com/ https://twitter.com/RickWalkerTX GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Serbian geopolitical and technology analyst at FullReport.rs, former Silicon Valley, based in China, @nikstankovic_ on X

Yesterday, America experienced a rush of emotions after former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, becoming the first United States President to be convicted of a felony. So what does this mean for the election come November? And more importantly, what does this mean for the American psyche as a whole? Sean and Rachel sit down and unpack their thoughts on the verdict in this case, how they believe it will impact who becomes our next president, and why they feel this entire trial revealed major cracks in our country's foundation. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week… Holy moly what a week, and not just for former United States Presidents. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is out, replaced in the interim by a familiar face. Seattle Public Library had its system taken down by a ransomware attack. And we check in on how San Juan County employees are enjoying their 32-hour work weeks… Here's a hint: some of them got new hobbies. Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week. Info on service disruptions and shuttles: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/1-line-service-disruption https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/20/discovery-park-beach-shuttle-is-back-for-2024/ https://seattlewaterfront.org/free-seattle-waterfront-shuttle/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwilmerleonctd   FULL TRANSCRIPT: Announcer (00:06): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge. Wilmer Leon (00:15): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with Dr. Wilmer Leon. I'm Wilmer Leon. Here's the point. We have a tendency to view current events as though they happen in a vacuum, failing to understand the broader historical context in which they occur. During each episode, my guests and I have probing, provocative, and in-depth discussions that connect the dots between these events and their broader historic contexts. This enables you to better understand and analyze the events that are impacting the global village in which we live on today's episode. The issue before us is the broader impact of the student protests in support of Palestine are having not only on their respective universities, but now across the country and across the globe. And for this to discuss this, my guest is a dear family friend, a student of political history. He as such, he's played a role in shaping history as we know it, and he worked with Bobby Seale and Huey Newton and others associated with the formation of the Black Panther Party for self-defense at College Merit College in Oakland, California. Later, he's worked as a political advisor and activist. He worked with a wide variety of black leaders in the Democratic Party throughout the state of California, as well as in Washington dc. He's the author of In Pursuit of America's Promise, memoirs of a Black Panther. He is Virtual Toussaint Murrell. Virtual, welcome to the show. Virtual Murrell (01:57): Thank you. Thank you, Dr. Leon. I'm happy to be here. Happy to be invited by you, my dear friend. Wilmer Leon (02:03): Thank you, sir. Thank you for joining us. What brings us really to this discussion, student protestors at Columbia University, they took over a building near the campus South Lawn, raising the prospect of further turmoil at the Ivy League institution. The university started suspending students who refuse to leave their pro-Palestinian encampment that is on campus grounds. This, while police recently clashed with students at the University of Texas at Austin and arrested dozens of students as they dismantled their encampment to protest Israel's war on Gaza, and these protests at Austin came as Columbia also began suspending students. These are just a few examples of the protests that are taking place at colleges and universities. The country, a top official from Morehouse College, said recently that the school is standing by its decision to have President Joe Biden serve as the 2024 commencement speaker. Despite backlash from students and faculty over biden's support for this war, virtual your thoughts, you and your understanding of student protests. You go back a few years, talk about some of the similarities and differences that you see playing themselves out on our TV and telephone screens today. Virtual Murrell (03:35): Upon reflection, Wilmer, I can say to you that student protest is important. Students are a valuable commodity. They speak with honesty, with a strong sense of morality, and they're bright and they are our future. We look at the students and say, why? Look what they're doing. They're preventing students from going to class. They are projecting antisemitism. I don't see that. I see students less confusing to the American people and the world than the politicians. The politicians, the elected leadership that we have here, they are the ones that seem confused. Little consistency on our policies of foreign policy in the Middle East has given rise to the students to make their moral claim. The similarity between the students today and the student activists and those who protested the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia are similar in that regard. (05:04) We were protesting the war in Vietnam. That was an undeclared war. We were protesting the rights, the lack of rights for African-Americans in the United States defending democracy abroad in Vietnam for the fear of the red scare as they used to call it. But I'm amazed, I think I'm amazed at how soon we forget those of us who were activists in the sixties and the seventies, how soon we forget when we reach w Heights of academia, the political structure as we engage we to forget the moral voice of reasoning from our students, and they're pure. Are they making mistakes? Yes, of course. What is the mistake? I think the mistake, I'm not sure if it's the students making the mistakes or is this the delivery of the press, the media and how they describe the protest. Today, the media plays a major role in how we view any issue, foreign or domestic. No matter how it's presented, it is the role of the media to present it fair and just representation of the issue. I'm not so sure that's how it's been represented today. And so that's where I am. Wilmer Leon (06:49): Do you see, particularly as it's played itself out at Columbia University, do you see the government's response, and I'll use that term very broadly as an attack on academia, because we're seeing this play itself out on a number of campuses. Teachers, many faculty are siding with students. Those faculty members are being threatened. Even those that are trying to stay above the fray are being attacked. The presidents of these universities are being attacked. Do you see this protest as an excuse by many in administration to attack academia? Virtual Murrell (07:41): Yes, of course. The faculty present their case. They teach us. They give us what we need to know to prepare us for the next world, the next life in terms of after we leave college. But I'm more concerned, I'm less concerned about the academics because academic freedoms will survive and it must survive because without academic freedom, there's no free speech. I'm more concerned that the administration of the various colleges and universities are ill-prepared to respond and deal with student protests. They don't know what to do. I would've thought after the years and years of protest of the past that someone would've done an analysis or study and put together a program, how it could be resolved in a more amicable way. For an example, why didn't someone call Dr. Wilmer? Why didn't someone call you? Why didn't someone call me? Why didn't someone call Bobby Seale? So there are instruments and vehicles that they could use to seek advice, but they talk to each other. Wilmer Leon (09:10): They talk to each other and well, Virtual Murrell (09:13): One more thing. As a result of talking to each other, they reinvent a wheel that is rusty and doomed to fail, Wilmer Leon (09:24): As we have seen it fail in the past. One of the things that, one of the reasons why they haven't called the folks that you mentioned or others, they're not interested in that level or that particular area of analysis. And also what I see here is the Israeli lobby playing such an important, a powerful role in that they won't tolerate any level of dissent in regards to the Zionist genocidal policies that are playing itself out in that settler colonial state. They won't tolerate any level of dissent, which is I believe what we're seeing, which is why so many, for example, look at what transpired at UCLA, the valedictorian and Asian American woman, a Muslim who is pro-Palestinian. She's the valedictorian of her class, 3.98 GPA on a 4.0 scale. First, they don't allow her to deliver her address. Then they decide to cancel graduation, and the excuse that they use is, oh, we received so many threats to her life that for her safety, we're doing this. That's not what happened. What happened is the wealthy benefactors that are in line with the interests of Zionism, they are pulling their money and they're threatening from pulling their funding from the institution. That's why the institution changed and canceled graduation because they're more concerned about the funding than they are concerned about academic freedom. Virtual Murrell (11:23): My question is whether or not academic freedom can be bought, Wilmer Leon (11:29): I think it can be stifled. Virtual Murrell (11:32): And so if it can be stifled, who suffers from it? Wilmer Leon (11:37): We all do. The entire country does. If not the world, Virtual Murrell (11:41): I think it's a cowardly act. Wilmer Leon (11:43): You are correct Virtual Murrell (11:44): For mature adults in academia and in government to blame students and not accept their role as part and parcel of the problem that allow for students to protest this undeclared war that allow us without question unfailingly to support one side or the other for financial reasons. It is a problem, it's a moral issue. And all wars to some degree. There's a moral question. If they would've asked me how to resolve this problem, I could not have fixed it, but I could have recommended a better solution than what I'm observing today. And I don't understand why they don't call the students in on all sides and get them all the benefit of understanding. (12:55) It's not about you. It's not about any particular group. It's about the ability to protest, it's ability to raise the level of debate college if for no other reason should be about to discuss ideas and conflict. That's what I thought it was for as the process of learning, of being educated. I asked a person recently, a young person, nah, about 19 years old, what are you doing? Are you supporting the protests? They said, yes, but I'm not on the streets, but I am supporting it. Do you know how many students may feel that way across this country for fear of retribution? In some respects, others are saying, I don't want to disappoint my parents for paying for my education, so I will quietly protest. (13:58) If you recall, during the Vietnam conflict, it was the students that led us out of Vietnam, Kent State, Jackson State, the deaths on Kent State's campus and on this campus of Jackson State, which is an HBCU school, and no one ever mentions when all of these issues of protesting come down. It's Jackson State and Southern, I mean, I'm sorry, it's not Jackson State, it's Kent State and Southern University. But the two dominant ones of that period in 1970 was Kent State with the National Guard because they protested the invasion, America's invasion into Southeast Asia. You remember seeing visually the students running across the open field, the grass, the hilly grass on campus there with the National Guard chasing them and firing rifles. How can that happen in America, land of the free home of the brave, the Democratic society, an example for the world of how democracy is to work. I rest Wilmer Leon (15:16): Well, a couple of things. One, there's a lot of discussion in the halls of Congress. The speaker of the house was at Columbia and he was talking about Jewish students feeling threatened Jewish students being attacked. And to your point earlier you said you haven't seen it. You haven't seen it because no evidence to support it has been presented. This is, and I'm not saying that there aren't students walking across campus that someone may make a comment to them or something innocuous, but from what I have been able to discern, 85% of that stuff isn't really happening. It's being blown out of proportion. There's no evidence to support this position that Jewish students are being threatened. In fact, when you look at the organizations that are participating in the demonstration, Jewish Voices for Peace, not in our name. When you look at some of the folks that showed up at Columbia University like Naomi Klein, there are a lot of American Jews that are in support of this protest, not against the protest. So those in the media as you referenced, who are in some binary type of thinking, them versus us, it's not nearly that complex. I mean, Virtual Murrell (16:54): I think it's rather odd that the House of Representatives cannot come together to create policy for the American people, yet they can form a bipartisan relationship to deal with indefensible students. Students that don't have the only armor that they have to defend themselves is they were the armor of morality. It exposes this government and the Congress both sides of the aisle for their intractable positions. And in doing so, we stand behind some of us, the courageous efforts of the students to bring together an understanding of what's going on. We were lied to about Vietnam, and students believe they're being lied to about what's going on in Gaza. They believe that some even believe that the Gaza Strip is designed and set up for future development. Ocean front properties. Wilmer Leon (18:22): Well, thank you. Jails, Virtual Murrell (18:24): Commercial Kushner. So the question is who is to control it? Well, I won't get into that. That's not really my feel. I'm suggesting, and I should not have necessarily said that's what I've heard. But most of us speak on rumors. So I thought I would share one. Wilmer Leon (18:40): No, that's not a rumor. Jared Kushner was very, very clear. Donald son-in-law was very, very clear. I heard him say it that this is great beachfront property and we can't wait to develop this. That's not a rumor. Virtual Murrell (18:54): Can't develop it if you can't control it, Wilmer Leon (18:57): Control it. Well, and Virtual Murrell (18:58): Not only that, going all the way back to ancient times, medieval times war is about the expansion of territory. And at the bottom line of the expansion of territory is economic gain. That may never stop. But let's not lie to the American people. Wilmer Leon (19:19): Well, and you raise the question about the irony that they can't find a coalition, a bipartisan coalition to pass a budget. They can't find a bipartisan coalition for voting rights. They can't find a bipartisan commission for hardly anything, but they can come together on this. Well, APAC has come out and said they're spending a hundred million dollars on campaigns for the 2024 election, putting money in the coffers of those that will support their Zionist colony. And there's Zionist interest. So they're spending money on both sides of the aisle. Virtual Murrell (20:02): But let's examine that for a moment. It's been declared by the courts that to deny anyone to write checks, to put 'em where to place 'em where they want to is in violation of First Amendment free speech. However, APAC naacp, they all have the right to do so and they all should do so. The question is, where are the stop gaps? Where is the issue? See, I always often, I should say, reflect on the courage of morality. I go back to if we have the principles of the founders of this society, that alone should embolden in you. If that doesn't embolden you, who will defend America's form of democracy? The most ironic government in the world, right? I say ironic because it is all right. It goes back and forth. It shifts. I don't always know where we are. But rather than confuse your viewers, let me just add something to all of this, and that might help to put it in perspective today in 2014, who is America? (21:30) I'm sorry, in 2024, who is America? Who is America? What does America stands for in 2024? Are there the same government with the same principles? We stood on pre World War ii, post-War, war ii, Korea, who are we? Are we the same government, the same people that went through the civil rights period where we established the civil rights law, the Voting Rights Act? Who are we or are we in constant flux in trying to capture and define who we are as a nation? There's a battle brewing and it's been going on since the foundation or who we are. Alexis Ville questioned who we were. I'm questioning who we are. We all need to question who we are and whoever we are, we need to stand up for it. Whoever you believe and I believe that we are, then you need to stand on that principle of courage. Wilmer Leon (22:44): And I want to add to that, who are we in a changing world? Because where we were in 1940, where we were in 1960, we after post World War ii, we were the unitary imperial hegemon. We ran the world. Now we're moving from a unipolar to a multipolar world. China is ascending. Russia is ascending with the creation of the bricks, which is Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. And now the Saudis want to join bricks of Venezuelans, a whole lot of folks. So the global dynamic is shifting and the United States can no longer tell the world jump and the rest of the world asks how high. So in that shift in the global landscape, who are we? What are we about and what are we going to do? Because China is ascending economically, and our response to the ascension of China seems to be militarism, not economics. So that I think also has to be added to the question that you've posed. Virtual Murrell (24:13): The world in terms of power and economics evolves. And so America, Wilmer Leon (24:25): Every empire fails Virtual Murrell (24:27): America. Wilmer Leon (24:28): Every empire fails Virtual Murrell (24:30): Like Russia, like China, imperialist, Japan, Africa, the Sangha, Maori kingdoms and so on. They all fail. They all fail, but they don't fail externally. They fail internally. Confusion, frustration, egomaniacal leadership, tyrannical leadership, they fail. The course of America is on. Today is a threat. We're not threatened by the external forces. We're threatened by the internal forces of indecisiveness and being on the wrong side of just, or what is just when do we fall on the right side of just the right side of just must be demanded by the population, by the people? Cause we are the people. What does the constant say? Constitu say we the people, not we have the people and we the other half it says we the people. The more we recognize that as we the people, we are the government. That's why the students are extremely important to my framework, to my frame of thinking. I love the challenge that they're presenting to this government. And all the government can say is send in the police, arrest them, arrest the outside agitators. They want to blame everyone but themselves. But the government itself, Wilmer Leon (26:23): President Biden in part of his 2024 messaging, which is incredibly lacking, but that's a whole nother conversation. One of the things that he talks about in reference to Donald Trump is that democracy is under attack. That if you vote for Donald Trump, you're voting for the cheapening, the lessening, the attack on democracy. The first amendment of the Constitution reads as follows, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people to peaceably, to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Virtual Murrell (27:17): That part is not the Constitution, that part is the moral document of the United States as the Declaration of Independence. The part the last. Right, Wilmer Leon (27:28): Right. Virtual Murrell (27:29): And what does that mean? Wilmer Leon (27:31): Well explain what you mean by that. So people don't think that I'm confusing constitute the First Amendment and the Declaration of Independence. Declar, explain what you Virtual Murrell (27:39): Mean by that. The Declaration of Independence says to the American people that you have the right to redress your grievance. And in the course of human events, let me just paraphrase. When things aren't going right, you have the right to rebel. You have the right to address your government about your issues. You have that right to peacefully assemble. You have that right Wilmer Leon (28:04): And to pick up arms if it gets to that point. Virtual Murrell (28:06): But remember one thing, the Constitution is always quoted, but really, if ever do we hear about the Declaration of Independence, Wilmer Leon (28:16): You're a dot. You're connecting a dot on connecting the dots. Because your point is that part of the First Amendment came out of the Declaration of Independence, correct? You are absolutely right. So as Joe Biden wants to continually refer to January 6th and the uprising on January 6th as a threat to democracy, and we must vote Democrat and vote for Joe Biden because he's going to protect our democracy. He is undermining the democracy by championing, agreeing with and facilitating the attack on these students. Virtual Murrell (29:02): Let's say this, as I said a moment ago, the students aren't the problem. Wilmer Leon (29:08): Correct? Virtual Murrell (29:09): It's the government. It's the government. It's not Joe Biden, it's not Donald Trump. It's all of those who stand in the way of the students to identify the problem. And if it's not resolved because somebody or some bodies want to be the leader of America, that's a different issue. Completely different issue. I saw a note earlier this young lady said it's about Trump invited and it was troubling and it was troubling when the comment was made. To me, if an African-American voter has to decide between Trump and Biden, then that person isn't black. Who the hell can identify who is and who isn't black? That's not black. That's troubling. Joe Biden thinks he can. It's troubling. But lemme say this, let me say this. I don't want to jump on Joe Biden without jumping on Trump. Okay, now let me say this. The value value of the President of the United States is not a free economy per se. It's not small or big business. It is defending the rights of the American people, the Constitution. Well, we are witnessing a political entity who decided, who decided that they were going to stand in the way and block then President Obama's choice for the Supreme Court. (31:14) The Supreme Court runs America, not the United States Congress. The Supreme Court runs America. We are witnessing it today, we're witnessing on abortion. We're witnessing on when they took out the section from the Justice Department to oversee voting rights act. We're witnessing. That's policy. You can call it law, but law is policy and policy is law. And so I will not and cannot forget that the most valuable thing the United States President can ever do is to nominate members of the United States Supreme Court and the federal judiciary as well. It is critical. Poverty is poverty. We're going to get out of it. One thing about African-Americans, we've hung our head high. We do not hang our head low. We've been to the lowest, now we're going to the high. We'll be fine. We'll be fine. We understand that in order to survive in this country and thrive, we must be able to get an education. (32:33) We must be able to fight to address our grievances with the court. And then we must have the right to vote. The right to vote also means you must have the right not to vote, but not to vote. Not because, oh, my person ain't going to win. Not for that reason, because for the ultimate, oh, then so much. Well, so-and-so won by one vote. Yes, that was important, but it's not as critical as understanding that you do have that power and that power needs to be harnessed and organized. Don't you remember Wilmer when in the sixties we didn't, in the South, they didn't have the right to vote. We got the right to vote and they begin to represent black Americans throughout the south. And that just exploded throughout America. Wilmer Leon (33:25): That happened after the Civil War in the south. That's why we had reconstruction. And that's why reconstruction was violently brought to an end. Virtual Murrell (33:35): Well, no reconstruction one was brought to an end. We are in reconstruction two today. Wilmer Leon (33:42): Oh, well yeah, I was talking about post civil War. Virtual Murrell (33:44): Yes, I get it, I get it. But you raised the correct point. And that is white primaries, Plessy versus Ferguson poll. Taxes, taxes, poll, tax. They're all coming back in a more sophisticated stealth form. Gerrymandering voting is one for an example. So we must spend time. I said this to some students recently, I figured out at least for myself, that the issues we deal with in America, African-Americans, our differences, our issues a little bit different from other ethnic groups. First of all, we're not people of color sharing the same experience. We're a black with a unique experience. That unique experience was the experience of inhumanity, of enslavement. No other group can claim that. And I don't want to claim it as a virtue. I'm claiming it as a historical fact. Now we understand what it's like to go through all these changes in the world, but we must stop being on the defensive end of it when something happens, we follow. (35:04) I'll give you a key example. Oh, the small business administration, the courts have ruled against minorities in the eight A program, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. Well, okay, fine, they never really supported in the first place, but that isn't the problem. The problem is we react to it and say what we must do. So we're on the defensive, we're always punting. We're never carrying the ball across the goal. It is time. We advance the proposition of not being on the defensive but carrying the ball and moving forward. And rather than relate to that issue on small business, let's raise the banner, raise the bar and score if that makes any sense to you. Wilmer Leon (35:52): Oh, that makes perfect sense to me. I think an apt description of what you've just laid out or articulated is we spend too much time going along to get along and we don't spend enough time championing, articulating and ensuring that our interests are at the forefront and being addressed because there are interests. And we keep being told, not now, not now be patient. Yours will come by and by vote for the Democrats or vote for whoever. They'll take care of it. And we want, in fact, there is an interesting piece to this point. I'm glad you made that point about the point about Joe Biden saying in the 2020 campaign, if you vote for Donald Trump, then you ain't black. There is a piece, fewer black voters plan to vote in 2024. Post Ipsos poll finds 1300 black adults finds that a poll of more than 1300 black adults finds 62% of black Americans say they're absolutely certain to vote. (37:10) That's down from 74% in June of 2020. And then they go on and they quote some individuals that they interviewed. And this one young lady says that she's not going to vote for Biden because of the way the economy is going, how inflation is going. The issue on Palestine, Biden has not delivered on the criminal justice police and voting rights reforms that he campaigned on. And other people mentioned the Middle East conflict, I'll read that again. Biden has not delivered on the criminal justice police and voting rights reforms that he campaigned on. What they're saying is, you came to us for our vote. You promised us policy initiatives and you have failed to deliver on those policy initiatives. Now you come back to us, ask us for your vote again. And more people in the community are saying, we're not falling for the banana. And the tailpipe trick again, Virtual Murrell (38:14): Let me respond to that. The way a Philip Randolph responded to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, president Roosevelt, they were having a discussion about the needs of African Americans and they, Phillip Random. I said, whatcha going do about it? Roosevelt responded and said, Wilmer Leon (38:40): Go, make me do it. Virtual Murrell (38:41): Make me do it. So we have to, the moral of the story is we have to make them do it. Wilmer Leon (38:49): Exactly Virtual Murrell (38:50): Now. And in saying that, I say this, so the front page stories or the talk show hosts are talking about black men not voting and why aren't they voting? You want us to vote, but what do we get for the vote? Oh, you get a Supreme Court justice. Oh, you don't get to tell the banks that control the mortgages that African-Americans are suffering because we don't have home ownership. In Los Angeles in 19 18, 30 6% of the American people owned their own homes. 36% had their own mortgage as far cry from today in 2024. So the question is, you want us with you and I would like to be with you, but make me be with you. Make me be with you. And how do you do that? Well, there's enough on your desk to show you what you haven't done. Now lemme switch over to Trump. Lemme switch over to Trump. This society is prepared to say to us, first of all, lemme say this, you shouldn't need any black votes to beat Trump. Wilmer Leon (40:16): We're only 13% of the population. Virtual Murrell (40:19): No, not for that reason. No, not for that reason, Leon. It's because there are some white people that say that they support Biden that obviously do not. Wilmer Leon (40:29): But that goes to my point. We're only 13%. So if you were able to rally your own, you wouldn't need Virtual Murrell (40:39): Us. But I'm going to a different issue. I Wilmer Leon (40:42): Understand Virtual Murrell (40:42): That I'm, I'm saying that there are, they're Wilmer Leon (40:46): Lying. Virtual Murrell (40:47): There are a great number of people that are being very stealth in their relationship with questioners questionnaires about how they feel about Trump. Because if I don't understand polls being almost even right now, it makes no sense. So you want to lean on African-Americans, but you don't want to lean on the white middle class. But the white middle class gained more than black supporters gained from any administration, Republican or Democrat. What Trump is saying is this, democracy is fine, but I'm going to redefine it. I'm going to redefine it for the people that support me. (41:37) So it's not for the soul of the Democratic party, it's not for the soul of democracy, it's for the soul of your politics. So in the soul and for the soul of your politics, I would encourage and urge the President to demonstrate what African-Americans get for being with. See white folks know what they get for being with Trump. We don't know what we get for being with Biden. For an example, Ginsburg, they want to praise Ginsburg for being this person on the Supreme Court. We know where she was, we know her background. But what we don't say to her is what we don't say. Why didn't she retire from the bench and give Obama a chance to put someone on the bench like Kenji Jackson or others like her? So are we novelists at this game or what am I in my sophomore year of college and I don't understand America, what is going on with us? So I'm raising questions I find by raising questions I may get answers. Wilmer Leon (42:53): You may get answers. Well, to your point, Trump and a lot of people don't pay attention to this language. I'm drawing a blank on the guy that was his key political advisor in 2020. Virtual Murrell (43:13): You talking about Trump or Wilmer Leon (43:14): Trump's Trump's key advice? I'm drawing a blank. Virtual Murrell (43:16): Steve Bannon, Steve Bannon, Wilmer Leon (43:17): Steve Bannon, Steve Bannon talked in terms of deconstructing the administrative state in a lot that has gone over the heads of a lot of people. He said, we are going to deconstruct the administrative state. He's talking about attacking the constitution and folks that has fallen on deaf ears. People seem to forget the fact that that was ever stated. But I want to get back to this piece that's in the Washington Post that we've just been talking about. Again, the title is Fewer Black Voters Plan a Vote in 2024 Post Ipsos Poll finds. Because that story in and of itself speaks about an incredible reality. But there's also another element to how that story is being used, because that story is part of a number of stories that are laying the groundwork to blame African-Americans. If Joe Biden loses, and again, we're here to connect the dots. This story in a vacuum is very telling. And it's true. Joe Biden is losing the African-American base of support. But it's not because we're indifferent. It's not because we're apolitical. It's not because we're disinterested. It's because you haven't given us anything to vote for. And my years in studying political science in virtual, you tell me if I'm right or wrong, people are more inclined to vote for something than they are to vote against something. Virtual Murrell (45:17): The question is whether or not you won an enthusiast. Wilmer Leon (45:20): Oh wait minute. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. One more point. Because they did the same thing when Hillary Clinton lost. When Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump. They blamed us. Oh, black people in Michigan didn't turn out. Oh, black people in Pennsylvania didn't turn out. They tried and there were a lot of black people in Hillary's campaign that tried to blame the black. It wasn't that we didn't turn out. It was that Hillary Clinton didn't give us any reason Virtual Murrell (45:46): To. Well, I think also you must, when you say that, you also got to add that white women supported Trump. Wilmer Leon (45:54): That's true too. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. That's true too. In fact, because a lot of those suburban white women that had that traditionally were voting Republican, that during the Obama administration voted for Barack Obama, they reverted back to voting Republican. Virtual Murrell (46:20): Well see we went to the apex of politics when Obama was elected president. And so you had a number of Americans, let's say, who would say, how could this have happened? And not only did it happen once, it happened twice, Obama's the only person that receive that won the presidency back to back with 50 plus percent of the vote. If you recall, bill Clinton had less than 48% of the vote the first, the second time. And 43% of the vote the second, the first time. And then we lost reelection with Carter in 1980. And so from 1980, well actually from the election of 80 until Obama's election, no Democrat had ever been elected twice except Obama. Since when? Can you remember the last time a Democrat won was reelected? Wilmer Leon (47:25): No, Kennedy was assassinated and Johnson didn't. Virtual Murrell (47:29): No. With 50% of the vote is what I'm saying. No, because Kennedy was a two term president, but not with 50% of the vote. And all of a sudden Trump said, I see my opening and I'll just create a controversy. He wasn't born in the United States. He's an illegal president. And that carried him because there are enough white people who wanted to believe that. I can't believe it. How did Wilmer Leon (47:58): He become, Virtual Murrell (47:59): He's a Muslim president less than 150 years outside from the Emancipation Proclamation and this guy's president of the United States, look what they could do in another a hundred years. So I look at politics as a method of delivering benefits. If you're in Oakland, California where we have history and then we support a mayor and this person, a candidate, and this person becomes the mayor, and we say, well, I'm bringing my winner's ticket to the winner's window. What do I get? I'm cashing in. But there are people that are able to bring the, they're losing tickets to the winner's table and win. There's something wrong with that calculation. But white privilege has always had its advantage. And that's why it's white privilege. They have the advantage that we don't have and will happen that way until we challenge the precepts. Until we find another parent, Mitchell, another Ron Dells another bill Clay, Charlie Wrangle sto. Until we, Barbara Jordan, until we find this old guard, we're not going to be able to compete. Period. Wilmer Leon (49:28): It's important I think at this stage of the conversation to delineate or differentiate between direct versus indirect beneficiaries. Politics is the debate over the distribution of limited resources, the allocation and distribution of limited Virtual Murrell (49:50): Resources. That is an aspect of politics. Yes. Wilmer Leon (49:53): And so Barack Obama wins his first term. What is the first piece of legislation that he signs? This is debatable. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. That is a payoff to the women that supported him. He gives us the Dream Act. The Obama administration gives us the Dream Act that's a payoff to the Latino community that voted for him. First American president to come out and support same-sex marriage. What does that do? That's a payoff to the alphabet community, the L-G-B-T-Q community for supporting him. That's politics. That's what's supposed to happen. Your constituents who successfully put you in office, get paid back for supporting and putting you in office. What do we get? Oh, well there are black women that those are direct beneficiaries, but Virtual Murrell (51:06): It's never the president's fault because you don't get anything without a demand. Wilmer Leon (51:14): Oh wait minute, minute. Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on. Because you're right. But those are direct beneficiaries of participating in the process. We're told we're supposed to be happy being indirect beneficiaries because there are black people in the L-G-B-T-Q community, there are black women that are going to benefit from the Lily led better Fair Pay Act. There are black people that are going to vote. I mean, so we are supposed to be happy as indirect beneficiaries when real politics, the real winners are direct beneficiaries. Virtual Murrell (51:55): You cannot fault when we have representations in the name of the Congressional Black caucus. You can't fault white folks that don't represent our interests. Wilmer Leon (52:08): No. Virtual Murrell (52:08): Who don't deliver. Look, in 1968, Nixon was president. The Congressional black caucus went to Nixon and they were able to negotiate benefits for the black community. And that happened on and on and on and on until recently until the last 20 years or so. And why is that? And there's a reason for it because in the old days, I say old days among the initial group of congressional black caucus of members, they grew out of black activism. They grew out of the black community. They were with the OEO program. The executive directors of OEO program like Parent Mitchell was executive director. They all, bill Clay came off the city council and alderman in St. Louis. And he was a part of the labor community or interest there. I mean, the point is they came out of activism that taught them through practice what politics was about and how you get what you want to get, what you need to have. (53:19) And so we have been let down in a sense, not by individual members of the Congressional Black Caucus, but we've been let down by those members as a group who are Democrats first and black second and we are fed or they are fed the thought, well if you're not with us on this, we could lose the majority. If you're not winner us on that, we will not regain the majority. So we are always the numbers that make a difference, but what we get for it, I'm waiting to see it materialize. And so I don't want to blame or put at fault the Democrats nor the Republicans. I want to put at fault those who negotiate for black people. In other words, if you have a labor union and virtual morale is your labor representative and I come back and we want a $10 an hour raise and we only get a $6 an hour raise, somebody's going to say we need another representative. We need a different business agent. Because this is not significantly different from what we had before. So we need now listen, the guy who initiated the legislation on the antisemitism was a black guy out in New York. Wilmer Leon (54:45): Yes, he's Virtual Murrell (54:46): Cause that was his constituency. Wilmer Leon (54:48): Yes sir. Was he Virtual Murrell (54:49): Wrong to do that? No, because politically he was working for his constituency. I get that. Well what about me? Wilmer Leon (54:59): What? Wait a minute, wait a minute. See, because he is wrong. Because you made the point. They're Democrats first and black second. What? I'm drawing a blank on a guy's name from New York, what he Virtual Murrell (55:15): Torre Torres Torres, Wilmer Leon (55:17): What he fails to appreciate is Palestinians are black. Virtual Murrell (55:22): No, he didn't fail. No, no, no. Absolutely not. Yes, yes, yes, yes. No. What he was relating to is how many checks he'd get from the Jewish community. But wait a minute, he didn't. Wilmer Leon (55:35): That's my point. He didn't care. Virtual Murrell (55:37): That's my point. He didn't care about anything else because the Jewish community controls Manhattan. Wilmer Leon (55:44): We're saying the same thing virtually. Okay, alright. We're just coming at it from different sides of the equation. But no, we're saying the same. There's no way in the world that any black man in any position of power or black woman in any position of power should be siding with Zionist. You are supporting genocide. Virtual Murrell (56:08): You're Wilmer Leon (56:09): Supporting genocide. Virtual Murrell (56:10): See, you're going back to an issue, and I'm trying to lay out a distinction. Wilmer Leon (56:18): Richie Torres, Virtual Murrell (56:19): He is a Democrat. He's not black. And he's not black in his politics. He's a Democrat in his politics. So if that's true, and if you can agree with that, then the conclusion is yes, he supports genocide. Wilmer Leon (56:37): That's what I said. Virtual Murrell (56:39): No, I'm saying, but that's the rational conclusion. Wilmer Leon (56:43): Okay. And Hakeem Jeffries is in the boat. Gregory Meeks is in the boat. Kamala Harris is in the, wait a minute, they all support attacking Haiti. They all support the re invasion of Haiti under the global fragility. But I Virtual Murrell (56:59): Have given you a premise. And the premise is that their priority is being a Democrat. Wilmer Leon (57:09): I agree with Virtual Murrell (57:10): You. Okay. Because that is their priority. Then you can't distinguish them from the overall policy that Democrats support. Wilmer Leon (57:19): I agree with you. Wait a minute. And that goes back to a point that you made earlier. That's immoral politics. Virtual Murrell (57:29): Yes it is. How do you come out? Wilmer Leon (57:34): See, I'm listening to you Virtual Murrell (57:35): Support Israel. Good, bad or indifferent, but you can't support Haiti. Thank you. Explain that one to me. Wilmer Leon (57:44): It's inexplicable. You can't explain it. You might as well ask me. And I agree with you a thousand percent. I just want to say it this way to make the point. You might as well ask me to explain how one plus one equals seven because I can't, and I've taken a lot of years of math to get a PhD. I can't tell you why one plus one equals seven. And that's exactly what these fools are doing. It is immoral. Virtual Murrell (58:18): Yes it is. Yes it is. And you and most of the people that I know were raised with a great sense of moral values, period. That's the way we were raised. Wilmer Leon (58:30): Right. You know this, my father used to say to me all the time, son, the one thing about right, it's always right. And the one thing about wrong, it's always wrong, Virtual Murrell (58:45): But the politicians Wilmer Leon (58:46): So do right. Virtual Murrell (58:47): But the politicians will have you to believe that power determines right. The power determines wrong and they often do that. But it has nothing to do with what's morally correct. Wilmer Leon (58:58): That is Amen my brother nothing. Amen. So let me ask you this in just a couple minutes we have left. Is this an opportunity with the black vote trending? And as we sit here now, we're still months away from the election so things can change. But as we sit here now and the black vote is trending away from Biden, and Biden can't win without us because right now, as we sit here today, his approval rating is according to real clear politics, 39.7%. His disapproval rating is 56.4. When you ask the public, is the country heading in the right direction or the wrong direction? 24.3% of those poll believe it is 65.3. I'm sorry, 65.3 believe that it's not. And in battleground states, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Nevada, Trump is, Biden is losing to Trump in some of those states outside the margin of error. So with all of that being laid out, is this the opportunity for us to say to Democrats, we want our peace, we want it now, and you can't win without us Virtual Murrell (01:00:36): Response. My response would be this. Number one, a poll taken in May of 2024 in elections in November is way too early to make final determinations. Wilmer Leon (01:00:46): Well that's why I said Virtual Murrell (01:00:48): Me. Ask me. Wilmer Leon (01:00:49): That's why I prefaced my point. My question with that point, Virtual Murrell (01:00:53): Ask me in September. Wilmer Leon (01:00:56): No, no, no. As we sit here now, Virtual Murrell (01:00:57): Lemme finish what I'm saying. Lemme finish what I'm saying. Alright. I will be more able to read this selection after Labor day of this year. Now in terms of, is this the time for black people to plant their flag? No, it's not the time because we don't have a plan. Wilmer Leon (01:01:17): Understood. Virtual Murrell (01:01:19): It's like Ossie Davis used to say when they put together a congressional black caucus, it's not the man, Wilmer Leon (01:01:25): It's the plan. It's the plan. Virtual Murrell (01:01:27): And so to do anything without a plan, it's almost political suicide. So we do need a plan. And until that happens, when we go to the polls, people will be urged to support the incumbent because the incumbent comes closest to us upon our wishlist than does is opponent. That part I absolutely agree with, concur with the problem is we cannot continue to go on and on and on and accept a sedative and fall asleep for four years. We need a plan and someone is going to come along. The modern day, black Moses is going to put together and put together a plan for black America to advance and further than we have. We haven't made any advancement in the last, you can say that the election of Obama was an advancement. You can say that Kamala Harris' Vice President is an advance. Yes. You can say that. (01:02:33) Those are individual advancements. And when they leave, will there be another one? One day? Yeah, maybe one day. What we haven't done is to institutionalize our concerns and put together a short term agenda to make those dreams come real, become true. And you can't do it by having a list of 20 items. Just give me two or three items that we want to work on and let's make that happen. And when we make that happen, then I think we're moving closer to having what I think we need to have to make a difference. And that's leverage. Without leverage, we have no power. We have no influence without the lever. And understanding that leverage. Wilmer Leon (01:03:19): And to your point as we get out, to your point about Kamala, and to your point about Barack Obama, those are achievements to your point for the individuals, the question to the audience is how has your quality of life improved? How has your circumstance improved with an African-American president with an African-American Vice President, as the rate of homelessness increases in this country as unemployment increases contrary to the data that they want to use increases in this country. Virtual Murrell (01:03:59): I know you have to cut off, but let me ask you this. After Jackie Robinson, there was Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Larry Doy, so from Roberto Clementine and so forth and so on, after Obama, there's who? Wilmer Leon (01:04:12): And when you lay out Jackie, who, wait a minute, wait a minute. And with the point of Jackie Robinson, when you talk about Hank Aaron, and when you talk about Dolby and the rest of them, they decimated the Negro Leagues in order to get those Virtual Murrell (01:04:29): Individuals. But you're missing what I Wilmer Leon (01:04:31): Just, no, I'm not missing your point. Virtual. They adding another point. Virtual Murrell (01:04:35): I know, but the only reason I'm short circling the conversation cause I know you got to get off. Wilmer Leon (01:04:40): But no, there's nobody, to your point. Virtual Murrell (01:04:43): Yeah, that's right. There's nobody, there's, but after Jackie, we had some bodies, Wilmer Leon (01:04:50): Right? We had a whole bunch of bodies Virtual Murrell (01:04:52): Until they figured out there's too many black folks in the major leagues. Wilmer Leon (01:04:56): That's a conversation for another day. Yes, it's that's something that's near and dear to my heart. Virtual Murrell (01:05:01): Might as well, Wilmer Leon (01:05:02): Very dear to my, and a big shout out to the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League in Richmond, Virginia and the Negro Little League World Series. Virtual Murrell (01:05:10): I'm going to give a shout out to McClymonds High School that sent to America, bill Russell, Frank Veder, PE Peon, and Kurt Flood and so on Wilmer Leon (01:05:19): In Pursuit of America's Promise, memoirs of a Black Panther. Virtual Morre is the author, he's been my guest. Virtual. Where do people go to get the book, Virtual Murrell (01:05:29): Virtual morale@yahoo.com? Just go online and send it to Virtual morell@yahoo.com and you'll get your autograph signed. Copy of the book, Wilmer Leon (01:05:41): My brother. Thank you Virtual. Really appreciate it. Thank you so Virtual Murrell (01:05:44): Much. And thank you for all that you do to inform your listeners, your viewers of what's going on in America. Wilmer Leon (01:05:51): Well, as a brother from Sacramento, California that spent an awful lot of his formative years in Oakland, I stand on the shoulders of brothers like you. So thank you Virtual. I truly, truly appreciate it. Folks, thank you so much for listening to the Connecting the Dots podcast with me, Dr. Wier Leon. Stay tuned for new episodes every week. This is where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge because talk without analysis is just chatter and we don't chatter on connecting the dots. See you again next time. Until then, I'm Dr. Wimer Leon. Have a great one. Peace and blessings. 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GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Rick Walker is a renowned leader across multiple domains. As Founder-CEO, he built a 400-employee company, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit into 53 countries as Chairman, and recruited $5 Billion of capital investments to his hometown to generate 5,000 new jobs – simultaneously. His talks communicate deep insights into how mankind functions, rooted in his acquired knowledge of ancient literature, world religions, strategy, and the arts. His central claim is that each of these domains communicates truth. His background beyond business includes serving as Chairman of a $150MM charitable foundation and director of a Middle Eastern religious college, concurrently. He hosted a popular talk show in 2021 featuring long-form conversations with the most powerful members of the US Senate, US House of Representatives, the Presidential Cabinet, Fortune 500, a billionaire, and fellow multi-domain polymaths. Regularly consulted by many of the most powerful families in the world, he has even met privately with a United States President. Rick currently serves at a private equity firm he founded with a group of 11 wealthy families and is the author of a forthcoming book on seeing through the world. Residing in Texas with his wife of 21 years and three mostly teenage daughters, his free time is consumed by sports, ballet lessons, and secret milkshake runs. His 3:30 AM wake-up call helps fit everything in. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Chris Burgard, Chief Strategic Officer at His Glory TV is a Wisconsin-born and bred, award-winning filmmaker. He made his 1986 Hollywood debut as Matthew Broderick's dance double in “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.” He quickly landed a recurring guest role on the popular 90's sitcom, “Growing Pains” and appeared in numerous television and movie roles over the next several decades. Burgard is the director of Capitol Punishment, a documentary told through the eyes of the people who were there on the ground on J6. The film explores how everything we have been told is a lie and shows how Americans are being persecuted to support that lie.

By providing substantial military assistance to Allied nations through the Lend-Lease Act, the United States played a crucial role in bolstering their ability to resist Axis aggression and played a major role in the Allied victory in the Second World ...

In honor of Presidents' Day, let's answer 10 trivia questions on U.S. Presidents!   If you'd like to choose a specific topic or dedicate an episode to a friend send a donation of your choice on Venmo to @NoChitChatTrivia and write the topic you'd like in the comments: https://account.venmo.com/NoChitChatTrivia   Our official store is live!  Support the show by grabbing a NCCT shirt, hat, puzzle, or more: https://www.thetop10things.com/store   Visit our sister site thetop10things.com for travel and entertainment information!   Thank you to everyone who listens!  Say hello or let's collaborate: nochitchattrivia@gmail.com

On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Michael Duffy, journalist, opinions editor at large at the Washington Post, and bestselling author.   Michael and Willy discussed anecdotes from his book, The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity, encounters and interviews he's had with past United States Presidents, what he is expecting in the primaries, predictions for the 2024 election, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.  

Story #1: How many companies have violated the Civil Rights Act? A conversation with Commissioner of the U.S. EEOC Andrea Lucas Story #2: Two national anthems? Why is divisiveness being sold as unity? Story #3: The one trait that determines the United States President with Host of From The Kitchen Table Rachel Campos-Duffy   Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Billy sits down with Bob Burg, author of a wealth of successful books on sales, marketing, and influence. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life's work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence. They explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, in addition to Bob's primary framework: the Five Principles of Influence. If you've ever wanted to have more influence without resorting to manipulation, this conversation will guide you in the right direction.   Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years, he's helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams communicate their value more effectively, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes, and political leaders, including a former United States President. Although he was best known for his book Endless Referrals for years, it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann), that's captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, makes up over a million of Bob's 2 million total book sales. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written and HubSpot's 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time. Tune in to hear Billy talk with Bob, who's been named one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders by The American Management Association, and named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. What we discussed with Bob: [01:53] – About Bob's dad Mike Burg [02:53] – What ultimate influence means to Bob [04:25] – Who is a genuine influencer [07:16] – The life lesson he learned from his cat, Liberty [10:40] – Basic principle of human nature [13:12] – How he developed his ideas and thoughts [17:43] – The relationship between self-control and character of a person [19:23] – What can we do to control our emotions? [23:30] – Why are clashes of beliefs so critical to an influencer? [26:25] – Setting the proper frame to get desired results Valuable Insights by Bob: Influence is the ability to move a person to the desired action. Great influencers don't try to push their ideas to others. Great influencers attract people. If we want people to take action to go towards the desired outcome, it has to align with what they want. Their values and their goals have to align. As human beings, one of the driving forces within us is freedom, making decisions for our lives. Only when you're the boss of yourself, then you're in the position to take a potentially negative situation and turn it into a win. Make sure that you're the master of your emotions as opposed to your emotions being your master. Notable Quotes: [02:14] – “Tact is the language of strength.” [05:15] – “People do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” [15:54] – “By all means take your emotions along for the ride but make sure you're driving the car.” [17:02] – “Self-control is the very essence of the character.” More from Bob: Bob Burg's Books: The Go-Giver Influencer The Go-Giver A Teacher's Guide to The Go-Giver The Go-Giver Leader Adversaries into Allies Go-Givers Sell More Endless Referrals The Success Formula Bob's Website: https://burg.com/ Connect with Bob on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob https://twitter.com/bobburg https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices