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The war in the Middle East continues to escalate, with casualties and destruction reported across at least nine countries in under 10 hours. Israeli and US warplanes launched a fresh wave of strikes across Iran, while US allies in the Gulf states are under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's head of international news, Jamie Wilson – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In this podcast, Jeff discusses the attack on the Iranian terror regime by the U.S. and Israel — and the impact on the Middle East and the world. Will loud MAGA voices continue to do all they can to stop the fall of the mullahs of Iran? Or will they put aside their anti-semitism for the sake of America and the free world?

The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is widely regarded as one of the Democratic party's leading contenders for the 2028 presidential election. He has also published a new book, Young Man in a Hurry, reflecting on his childhood and his path to the governor's mansion. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Newsom about why he believes the Democrats suffered such heavy losses in 2024, why the party needs to be less judgmental, and whether he intends to run for president in 2028

Bitcoin is down 50%, several prominent industry figures have been uncovered in the Epstein files, Trump's facing a probe into his family's $500M deal with the UAE, and crypto super PACs spend their first $6 million in the midterms. Originally published February 26, 2026.

It's time to face the facts: Donald Trump's goose just might be cooked. After the violence of Minneapolis and the shocking revelations of the Epstein Files, it's clear that a major political shake-up is coming. The Contrarian's Jennifer Rubin joins David Rothkopf to explore the fall of legacy media, the rise of independent voices, and the tectonic generational shifts happening in American politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to face the facts: Donald Trump's goose just might be cooked. After the violence of Minneapolis and the shocking revelations of the Epstein Files, it's clear that a major political shake-up is coming. The Contrarian's Jennifer Rubin joins David Rothkopf to explore the fall of legacy media, the rise of independent voices, and the tectonic generational shifts happening in American politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona's Age Law Donald Trump addressed a packed Congress and the nation — and after that State of the Union speech, the direction of the country feels unmistakable. Was it leadership… or political theater? Many Americans are questioning whether the priorities laid out reflect the real problems facing the country. Did the speech unify the nation — or deepen the divide? Meanwhile in Hollywood, a media battle is brewing. Netflix and Paramount are reportedly eyeing Warner Bros. But should either be allowed to absorb another major studio? What happens to competition, creativity, and consumer choice if media consolidation continues unchecked? And in Arizona, adult websites are blocked due to a new age-verification law. Apple is rolling out new compliance tools for child safety laws nationwide. But do age-verification mandates actually work? History suggests determined teenagers often find a workaround. Are these policies about protection — or political optics? Politics. Corporate power. Digital control. The future of media and freedom. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent voice. Las Vegas based. No corporate filter. #StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpSpeech, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaMergers, #WarnerBros, #Netflix, #Paramount, #HollywoodNews, #CorporateConsolidation, #FreeSpeechDebate, #ArizonaLaw, #AgeVerification, #ChildSafetyLaws, #TechPolicy, #AppleNews, #InternetFreedom, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #DemocracyWatch, #ElectionCycle, #NewsAnalysis, #EntertainmentIndustry, #DigitalRegulation, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PoliticalDebate, #MediaPower https://youtube.com/live/DPloz8O7aPY

State of the Union or State of Denial? BAFTAs Controversy & Avalanche Liability Tonight, Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. But is it a real assessment of America — or political theater? Recent polling shows many Americans believe the White House isn't focused on the issues that matter most: cost of living, stability, global tension, and domestic division. Will Congress continue to align with the President, or begin to break ranks? Meanwhile, the BAFTAs spark global debate. Two award-winning Black actors take the stage. An actor with Tourette's shouts a racial slur. Social media erupts. Was it handled correctly? What responsibility exists when neurological conditions intersect with harmful language? The answer isn't simple — but the conversation matters. And in the deadly avalanche tragedy, new details raise serious questions. The skiers weren't acting recklessly alone — they were with a tour company. If warnings were issued, what liability exists? At what point does risk become negligence? Politics. Race. Responsibility. Accountability. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarel #StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpAddress, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalDebate, #WhiteHouse, #CurrentEvents, #BAFTAs, #AwardsSeason, #RaceDiscussion, #TouretteSyndrome, #MediaControversy, #CulturalDebate, #AvalancheTragedy, #SkiAccident, #LegalLiability, #BreakingNews, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalCommentary, #Accountability, #DemocracyWatch, #EntertainmentNews, #SocialIssues, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #NationalDebate, #GlobalNews, #PublicPolicy, #EthicsInMedia https://youtube.com/live/dZGU8aFKnNY

A record-breaking State of the Union speech from Donald Trump. His 107 minute address is the longest since records began in 1964. The US president also spoke directly to invited guests, including the US Olympic champion men's hockey team, victims of crime by illegal immigrants, and a 100-year-old World War Two veteran. Political author and pollster John Zogby told Mike Hosking aside from the veterans, there weren't really any other heroes sitting in the seats, which is a reminder of how degraded US politics have become. He says that Trump made a good attempt to paint a rosy picture in his speech, but early polls indicate it hasn't persuaded anyone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cartel Chaos in Mexico, Deep Freeze in NYC & Is Trump Losing His Base? Mexico is erupting after reports that cartel leader “El Mencho” is dead. Cities like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are facing violence, blockades, and fear. Why has the Mexican government struggled for years to defeat the cartels — and what happens now? Meanwhile, the Northeast is locked in a brutal freeze. New York City is sheltering in place as extreme cold grips the East Coast. Is this just winter… or another warning about infrastructure and preparedness? Plus — after traveling, spending time in the ICU with family, and watching the political climate shift, some hard lessons are emerging. Is Donald Trump losing parts of his own base? If so, what does that mean heading into the next election cycle? Cartels. Climate. Power. Loyalty. This episode connects the dots. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent commentary from Las Vegas, four days a week. #ElMencho, #CartelViolence, #MexicoNews, #PuertoVallarta, #Guadalajara, #DrugCartels, #BreakingNews, #MexicoCrisis, #NYCWeather, #EastCoastFreeze, #WinterStorm, #ExtremeCold, #NewYorkCity, #WeatherAlert, #USPolitics, #Trump2026, #PoliticalAnalysis, #ElectionNews, #CurrentEvents, #Geopolitics, #BorderIssues, #USMexico, #ClimateDebate, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #NewsCommentary, #DemocracyWatch, #GlobalNews, #ICULessons https://youtube.com/live/bqTO5QxfO64

On Tuesday, we learned that the US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson had died at the age of 84. Tributes flooded in from political figures across the aisle for the Baptist minister who twice ran for the Democratic presidential nomination. This week, the Guardian's Jenna Amatulli speaks to George Chidi about how Jackson transformed the Democratic party and empowered minority communities at the ballot box, and what Jackson might have thought about the party today as it takes on Donald Trump

Is The View Under FCC Attack? War With Iran? And Who Pays for Risky Rescue Missions? Is the federal government targeting The View? FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says an enforcement action is underway after the show featured Democratic lawmaker James Talarico. But here's the issue — there's no equal-time violation. No rule broken. So what exactly is being enforced? Is this about media fairness… or political intimidation? At the same time, headlines are screaming that the United States is on the brink of war with Iran. Why now? What direct threat justifies escalation? And are Americans ready for another Middle East conflict? Plus — California's deadliest avalanche in state history has claimed eight lives and cost massive rescue resources. But the group reportedly ventured out despite avalanche warnings. Should taxpayers repeatedly fund rescue operations when people ignore official alerts? Where does personal responsibility begin? This episode tackles media freedom, government power, war rhetoric, and accountability — without spin. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas, bringing independent commentary four days a week. #TheView, #FCC, #BrendanCarr, #JamesTalarico, #MediaFreedom, #FreeSpeech, #PoliticalPressure, #TrumpPolitics, #WarWithIran, #IranConflict, #USForeignPolicy, #MiddleEastTensions, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #GovernmentOverreach, #EqualTimeRule, #NewsAnalysis, #Avalanche, #CaliforniaNews, #RescueCosts, #PublicPolicy, #Accountability, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocracyDebate, #MediaBias, #CivilLiberties https://youtube.com/live/1qZsDsOO0ws

If you love The West Wing - this is the movie for you. Find out from Stephen just why that is so real as we unpack this US Politics gem. Written by Aaron Sorkin - that's a winner. Michael Douglas, again, winner. So fire up your Fetch on your Hisense TV and enjoy The American President with us!

The civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson has died aged 84. Jackson was a protege of Martin Luther King Jr and ran twice for the Democratic presidential nomination. He remained a prominent figure in US politics for more than 50 years, championing the rights of Black, poor and working-class people with his ‘rainbow coalition'. Lucy Hough speaks to Carys Afoko – watch on YouTube – Over The Top and Under The Radar podcast – 2020 interview with Jesse Jackson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Reverend Jesse Jackson is being remembered as a leader who served the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world. The famed US civil rights campaigner has died aged 84. In a statement posted to social media his family say he died peacefully surrounded by family. After being mentored by Martin Luther King Junior he went on to become one of the most influential African-American leaders. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Jackson was a singularly powerful speaker. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know Donald Trump doesn't like losing elections and the US president is still claiming that the 2020 poll was rigged and stolen. Now with the midterm elections just eight months away there's concern he's trying to fiddle with the voting system.Today, Professor Rick Hasen from UCLA on Trump's tactics and whether he can get away with meddling with US democracy. Featured: Rick Hasen, Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project

Whether it's the financial crash, the climate emergency or the breakdown of the international order, historian Adam Tooze has become the go-to guide to the radical new world we've entered By Robert P Baird. Read by James Sobol Kelly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Crisis Investing Q&A: Gold Miners, US Politics, and Safe Investments with Doug Casey In this episode, Doug Casey addresses questions from Crisis Investing subscribers. Topics include the impact of gold prices on miners and explorers, the potential benefits of keeping a portion of your portfolio in cash, and the possible advantages of investing in Aris Mining's planned move to the NYSE. Doug also gives his take on meeting political figures, the risks of investing in private companies, and the merits of retiring in Panama. Additionally, Doug discusses the issues with security in Mexico, the implications of Uruguay's president visiting China, and the considerations for storing gold to avoid potential US government confiscation. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:11 Gold Miners and Stock Appreciation 01:50 Meeting Political Figures 06:15 Private Company Investments 08:05 Cash Management Strategies 09:36 Aris Mining and NYSE Listing 10:50 The Great Taking and Economic Concerns 12:41 Retirement in Panama and Other Locations 14:53 Silver Investment Risks in Mexico 16:49 US-China Relations and Uruguay's Strategy 17:58 Gold Confiscation and Offshore Storage 19:14 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

When Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, he vowed to kill off ‘woke' in America. From the Kennedy Center to the Smithsonian museums and the Stonewall national monument, the Trump administration has imposed its values on American culture and history. Jonathan Freedland and the Guardian's Washington bureau chief, David Smith, discuss the consequences for millions of Americans of Trump reimagining history and culture in his image

Minister Karen Chhour has confirmed she's asked officials for a formal explanation over cultural leave being offered to Māori public servants. Senior political correspondentBarry Soper joins Heather todiscuss. Plus, it's been revealed Winston Peters did not ask for advice surrounding the new Reserve Bank Governor involving herself in US politics, despite suggesting she ask for advice. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of jobs have gone at the newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal. Was profit or politics behind the decision? Jeremy Barr reports

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about today's biggest news in the USA. Congress is seeing a mass exodus with 51 House members and nine senators choosing to not stand for re-election this year. Mitchinson said the departures have been partially attributed to a 'toxic partisan atmosphere'. They also spoke about the news that one person has been detained over kidnapping of TV anchor, Savannah Guthrie's, mother Nancy Guthrie. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is This a Frog Boil or a Full Blaze, and Are We Ready for What Comes Next?#GoRight with Peter BoykinIs America Arguing While the Fire Spreads, and Are You Ready for What Comes Next? Something feels different in America right now. The outrage cycle moves faster than ever, but it does not always move evenly.Some tragedies dominate headlines instantly, while others fade into silence. In this episode of #GoRight with Peter Boykin, we dive into the growing tension surrounding ICE enforcement, national protests, and the deeper question many Americans are asking: why does public outrage seem selective?This podcast examines recent events, including the fatal ICE-related shooting of ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the nationwide protests that followed, and how the conversation is playing out across North Carolina, from Durham to Raleigh to Alamance County. Is this simply political polarization, or are we witnessing a cultural shift that changes whose stories get told and whose voices get ignored? From a Constitutionalist for Liberty perspective, Peter Boykin explores the balance between enforcement and compassion, accountability and public safety, and the responsibility of local leadership when national issues reach the county level. This is not about race or hate. This is about consistency, equal value for human life, and asking hard questions when narratives clash with reality.Are we slowly boiling without noticing, or standing at the edge of a full blaze? Watch, listen, and decide for yourself.Watch & Listen:https://rumble.com/v75lvws-is-this-a-frog-boil-or-a-full-blaze-and-are-we-ready-for-what-comes-next.htmlhttps://youtu.be/ItzpTNP0JAchttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-a-frog-boil-or-a-full-blaze-and-are-we-ready-for-what-comes-next--69972646Read:https://gorightnews.com/is-this-a-frog-boil-or-a-full-blaze-and-are-we-ready-for-what-comes-next/Follow and support:GoRightNews.comPeterBoykin.comGoRightNC.com#GoRight, #GoRightNews, #PeterBoykin, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #ICE, #ImmigrationDebate, #BorderSecurity, #FreeSpeech, #PoliticalCommentary, #AmericaFirst, #NorthCarolinaPolitics, #AlamanceCounty, #NewsAnalysis, #CitizenJournalism, #PoliticsPodcast, #ConservativeVoices, #CivilLiberties, #RuleOfLaw, #PoliticalDiscussion, #USPoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goright-with-peter-boykin-gorightnews-com--3096608/support.

Simon's weekly update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every week at 0045 Uk time, or find it here on demand afterwards.This week:-Trump under fresh fire over social media racism towards the Obamas-Trump threatens to rig the midterm elections and/or reject a Democratic victory-NBC faces allegations of censoring boos of JD Vance at the Winter Olympics-And Trump demands that two major additional landmarks should be named after him.#Trump #news #LBC #simonmarks #nickabbot #USpolitics #midterms #WinterOlympics #election2026

Every Sunday, we'll be bringing you some of the Guardian's best stories from the week. Stories we loved, that made us feel happy, or sad, or just made us think, read out by the people who wrote them. In our first episode, education reporter Caitlin Cassidy sits through the screening of the much-maligned ‘Melania' documentary so you don't have to

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The president has vowed to kill off ‘woke' in his second term in office, and the venerable cultural institution a few blocks from the White House is in his sights By Charlotte Higgins. Read by Evelyn Miller. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

After months of negotiations, threats and refusals, Bill and Hillary Clinton have finally agreed to testify in front of Congress as part of a Republican-led investigation into the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Politico Magazine columnist and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori about why Donald Trump thinks it is a ‘shame' the Clintons have been forced to testify

8:00 — Radley Balko is an investigative journalist. He writes the substack The Watch. His latest book is “The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South.” 20:00 — Elizabeth Jacobs is Professor Emerita of Epidemiology at the University of Arizona and a founding member of Defend Public Health. 33:00 — Marina Newman is Bayview-Hunters Point reporter for Mission Local. 45:00 — Emma Roth is a news writer at The Verge, where she covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more in the world of tech. The post The Militarized Trajectory of Federal Policing, Public Health Crisis in ICE Detention Facilities; Plus, SFUSD Initiated and Cancelled Contract with OpenAI; And, TikTok in US Politics appeared first on KPFA.

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Donald Trump has called for the Republican Party to nationalise elections. He made the statement during his appearance on the podcast of former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, saying the Party should seek to take over voting in at least 15 places. Elections are primarily run by state law, with voting administrated by local officials across the United States. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that nationalising the election would go against the Constitution, which says elections are governed by state law, not by any party in power. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opinionated is my new weekly T.V. show, broadcast every Thursday on I-24 News. Each episode features pointed commentary, robust discussion and hard-hitting interviews. In this episode, I'm joined by U.S. Senator John Fetterman who weighs in on his steadfast support of Israel, his views on whether another strike on Iran is coming and what the future of the Democratic party looks like. Professor Alan Dershowitz wasted no words excoriating several American universities for allowing unchecked anti-Semistism to spread throughout too many campuses, the collapse of the two-state paradigm, and why Israeli strength remains the foundation for any future peace.I close out the show with “ON ANOTHER NOTE” — my personal reflection on Israel's wounded and fallen and our responsibility to defend their legacy.Support the showThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

After weeks of federal insurgency, Minnesota fought back, and it seems Donald Trump has lost faith in the people running his ICE operation in the state. So where does this leave Trump's ‘ICE patriots'? How do Republicans unite over immigration policies that kill Americans? And where does it leave the far-right agitators in Trump's cabinet? Jonathan Freedland speaks to George Conway, a founding member of the Lincoln Project, who is running for Congress, about what happens next

As masked agents execute people and terrorize communities, crypto executives who spent years posting about freedom fall conspicuously silent — except when writing checks for the politicians enabling it. Originally published on January 29, 2026.

Donald Trump says ‘time is running out' for Iran as the threat of war appears to loom closer. A huge US armada is being moved towards Iran and is seen as the starkest indication yet that Trump intends to strike. The US president had called on the Iranian regime to negotiate a deal on the future of its nuclear programme, only weeks after he promised Iranian protesters ‘help was on the way' then backtracked days later. Nosheen Iqbal talks to the Guardian's deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat, about what Trump could do next – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The scenes on the streets of Minneapolis have been confronting and terrifying to watch: ICE agents rounding people up and shooting two US citizens at near point-blank range, as in the cases of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. That's all while a counter-narrative from the White House paints the victims as perpetrators. Washington DC bureau chief David Smith speaks to Reged Ahmad about why many are asking if fascism has come to US streets and whether the country is at a crossroads

In this episode of Hope and Possibilities, I share a personal reflection on what's unfolding in the United States—and why it feels both shocking and familiar to me. I spent nearly 18 years in global financial services, 16 of them working closely with American clients, many based in Minnesota. That experience gave me an inside view of how U.S. systems shape people's daily lives—and where those systems quietly fail. Long before today's headlines, I began making deliberate choices to reduce American exposure in my work and center my career in Canada and other global contexts where values aligned more closely with mine. This episode isn't about blame. It's about perspective. I speak with deep respect for Americans—their decency, humor, and care—and with clarity about a hard truth: lasting change can only come from within. External voices have limits. Ownership matters. Drawing on professional experience, historical training, and family history shaped by wartime Europe, I reflect on why nostalgia is such a powerful force, why democratic pressure often looks uncomfortable, and why other countries are quietly recalibrating their relationship with the U.S. This is a reflection, not a prescription—an invitation to think more honestly about responsibility, leadership, and what it takes to shape what comes next. Timestamps 00:00 – Why this moment feels personal Why I chose to talk about this now 02:05 – My American work life Nearly 18 years in financial services, 16 with U.S. clients—many in Minnesota 05:15 – Working across values gaps What you learn when you avoid "safe" topics like healthcare, labor law, and maternity leave 09:10 – 2016 as a turning point Healthcare rollbacks, medical hardship calls, and knowing when work becomes untenable 13:30 – History as an early warning system How family history and studying history shaped my perspective 17:00 – A deliberate shift Why I chose, ten years ago, to reduce American exposure in my career 21:15 – Canadians opting out quietly Travel, consumption, culture, and economic consequences 24:50 – Why change must come from Americans The limits of external critique and the necessity of internal advocacy 29:00 – Protest, boycott, and democracy Why discomfort is often the price of democratic pressure 33:20 – Respect without nostalgia Holding affection for Americans while refusing to romanticize systems 37:10 – The long arc of change Why the Canada–U.S. relationship has been shifting for longer than most realize 40:45 – Closing reflection What the future depends on—and who must shape it

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At the beginning of Donald Trump's trip to Davos, the US president's plans for Greenland were vague, and a worry to European leaders. By the end of the day, military force was off the table and threats of tariffs dropped. This is just one example of what it has been like to follow Trump 2.0 in the last year. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Ashley Parker of the Atlantic about why she thinks Americans are suffering from a new politically induced condition and why the midterms in November might be the perfect remedy

Professor Kim Scheppele has spent much of her career watching democracies rise and fall. She went to Hungary in the early 1990s expecting to study democratic optimism after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Instead, decades later, she found herself documenting how constitutional democracy can be dismantled from the inside out.That experience frames a wide-ranging conversation on the latest episode of Stanford Legal, where host Professor Pam Karlan speaks with Scheppele, the Lawrence S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton and a visiting professor at Stanford Law School, about how democracies crumble, and why the United States is not exempt.Drawing on years of on-the-ground research in Hungary, Russia, and other countries, Scheppele explains a central shift in democratic collapse: it no longer arrives through overt rupture, but through elections followed by legal and constitutional maneuvering. Leaders campaign as democrats, win office, and then use technical changes to the law, including court rules, budgetary controls, and civil-service structures, to weaken checks and rig the system in their favor.The discussion turns to the United States, examining how party polarization, shifting institutional loyalties, and expanding claims of executive power have made familiar safeguards less reliable than many assumed.Links:Kim Scheppele >>> Stanford Law pageConnect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageDiego Zambrano >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X (00:00:00)  Learning in Wartime: A scholar's antidote to the “cataract of nonsense”(00:08:17) Patterns abroad and at home—are U.S. checks in danger?(00:15:04) Naming the playbook(00:32:07) More litigation—access, risk, and the pace of change(00:32:39) Restoring democracy through law Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We cover the DOJ and FBI subpoena of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. A man-on-the-street interview leaves Don Lemon visibly rattled, while outlets quietly backtrack on explosive allegations involving President Trump.Internationally, European leaders lash out at Trump, Trudeau dodges basic questions, and Macron appears desperate as globalism continues to crumble. Back at home, liberal activists spiral over ICE enforcement, with viral clips exposing paranoia, misinformation, and coordinated targeting of law enforcement.We also dig into:- Trump's unfiltered comments on Somalia and Ilhan Omar- Michelle Obama's race remarks and the backlash they sparked- Indoctrination creeping into children's programming- The Andrew Tate controversy and damage control- Candace Owens and Dave Rubin's public falling-outSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Head to https://MarleySpoon.com/offer/Chicks for up to 45% OFF + free shipping with Marley Spoon this New Year!For a limited time, listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Just head to https://CowboyColostrum.com/CHICKS and use code CHICKS at checkout. Give your pup their new year glow-up with Ruff Greens—get a FREE Jump Start Trial Bag (just cover shipping) at https://RuffChicks.com with promo code CHICKS!Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

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The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation against the Federal Reserve and its chairman. On this week's On the Media, hear how the Trump administration's pressure campaign plays into a larger trend chipping away at central banks. Plus, how a teacher in Russia stood up to Putin's propaganda.[01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Mark Blyth, professor of International Economics and Public Affairs at Brown University, to talk about what the headlines are missing in the Department of Justice's investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, and why we need to know the trending politics of central banks around the globe. [16:50] Brooke Gladstone talks with Pasha Talankin, star and co-creator of the new documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin. Pasha is a high school teacher who made an incredibly vivid and detailed account of Putin's efforts to indoctrinate schoolchildren in Russia. [36:51] Brooke continues her conversation about Mr. Nobody Against Putin with David Borenstein, the film's co-director.  Further reading / watching:Mr Nobody is screening on Jan 21 at the Independent Film Center in New York before expanding to select theaters in the U.S. and Canada. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

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