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Trump accuses rogue Democrats of "seditious behavior"; Epstein files continue to send shockwaves; and JD Vance lays out the future of the GOP Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET https://rumble.com/vince Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/us/politics/jeffrey-epstein-jpmorgan-chase-ron-wyden.html Trump administration ordered to halt ‘unlawful' Guard deployment in D.C. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/20/trump-dc-national-guard-ruling/ Dick Cheney funeral draws big Dem names Biden, Harris, Maddow — while Trump and Vance get benched https://nypost.com/2025/11/20/us-news/dick-cheney-funeral-draws-big-dem-names-biden-harris-maddow-while-trump-and-vance-get-benched/ Sponsors: Beam - shopbeam.com/VINCESHOW code: Vinceshow Daily Wire - dailywire.com Fatty15 - fatty15.com/vince Bon Charge - boncharge.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Opening Context The famous phrase: “It’s the economy, stupid” stresses the importance of economic perception in politics. Dissatisfaction with the economy often leads to blame on the sitting president. Criticism of Biden Administration Claims Biden’s tenure caused high inflation (up to 9%) and wage decline (approx. $3,000 loss in take-home pay). Biden favored policies benefiting foreign-born workers and illegal immigration, harming American workers. Trump Administration Achievements Jobs Report: September added 119,000 new jobs, more than double expectations. Construction Jobs: Surged by 19,000—the largest monthly gain in a year. Wages: Up 3.8% year-over-year; real wages projected to increase $1,200 annually. Inflation: Claimed to be under control compared to Biden era. Private Sector Growth: Most jobs went to native-born citizens. Foreign Investment Surge Lists massive investments from countries and corporations (UAE, Qatar, Japan, Apple, EU firms, Saudi Arabia, SoftBank, Nvidia, etc.). Total U.S. and foreign investment cited as $9 trillion. Highlights Trump’s “America First” policy requiring companies to invest domestically. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump is bringing the country out of Biden/Obama recession, the Fed is trying to force a depression but because Trump started the parallel economy they cannot complete their mission. The economy is looking better and better, jobs numbers are improving, inflation stable, and prices coming down. The [CB] failed. The [DS] pushed Trump to release the Epstein files, this will implicate many of the old guard, this will also allow the far left to primary those still in congress. Right on schedule. The D party majority will be far left and their policies do not resonate with the American people. The D's have now threatened the US with an insurrection. They have told the arm forces to disregard a direct order from the President. Trump has now warned the [DS] that this is punishable by death. Think enemy combatants. Economy https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1991484172553318686?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Existing Home Sales Beat In October As Mortgage Rates Tumbled Analysts (rightfully, given the shift in rates) expected a bounce, albeit tiny (+0.5%), in existing home sales for October and were surprised to the upside with a 1.2% MoM rise... Source: Bloomberg Which lifted the home sales SAAR a little more off record lows (to eight month highs)... “Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1991504542903726567?s=20 https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni/status/1991512539382100429?s=20 https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/1991503881663311908?s=20 https://twitter.com/KentuckyKOT/status/1991505048833319300?s=20 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1991509759795818939?s=20 https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1991532782003044710?s=20 don't feel safe walking down the street!” There are tens of millions of criminal illegals in our country. “Traffic is terrible!” There are tens of millions of criminal illegals in our country. “Healthcare is too expensive!” There are tens of millions of criminal illegals in our country. “Welfare spending is through the roof!” There are tens of millions of criminal illegals in our country. “I can't afford a car!” There are tens of millions of criminal illegals in our country. “I can't afford a house!” There are tens of millions of criminal illegals in our country. Many problems. A simple answer. https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1991520526112813547?s=20 https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni/status/1991506013086970091?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1991500451716690190?s=20 https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/1991308899056537803?s=20 Political/Rights https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1991311327864770978?s=20 https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/1991244099714744492?s=20 arrested her in May. https://twitter.com/JimFergusonUK/status/1991402702052512238?s=20 lie their way past U.S. agents and disappear into the country. Bondi laid it out: • Children flown alone through U.S. airports • Coached scripts to deceive Border Patrol • Fake stories prepared in advance • Smugglers charging $40,000 per person • Over $7 million moved through Zelle • $18 million in cash profits for the cartel • All happening on American soil, under Biden's watch This isn't “migration.” This isn't “asylum.” This is organized crime, run like a multinational corporation, exploiting children, gaming U.S. airports, and making a fortune off the border collapse. Where is the outrage? Where is the accountability? Where is the media? This is what President Trump has been warning about for years — and the regime mocked him. Now the truth is undeniable. The border wasn't “broken.” It was wide open — by design. And innocent people have paid the price. America deserves better. America deserves security. America deserves justice. And justice is coming. 30,000 Missing Illegal Immigrant Children Located: Tom Homan More than 30,000 missing illegal immigrant children have been located by the Trump administration, border czar Tom Homan said in a Fox News interview clip published on Nov. 18. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/FBIDDBongino/status/1991226916980789704?s=20 children online and coerces them into acts of violence – self harm, animal abuse, suicide, and sexual abuse. At the beginning of the year, our teams redoubled our efforts to go after these networks and eliminate them. We have more than 300 investigations connected to this network going on nationwide, as we speak, and that number is growing. It is a top priority for us. Out of @FBIBaltimore - recently our teams worked with partners to arrest an individual who had allegedly targeted 5 victims – one as young as 13. The individual is now in federal custody, and we expect more information to be released on this case soon. Out of Arizona - recently, we had another case – where an indictment revealed an individual in federal custody had been found allegedly targeting kids as an affiliate of 764. The 9 victims involved were between 11-15 years old. Some of the allegations involve distributing child pornography, cyberstalking, animal crushing, and even conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. I cannot emphasize enough - this is a major issue in America that not enough people know about. We are asking all parents to please be on guard – check in with your kids and monitor their internet usage. Consider your options for putting safeguards in place that limit what these networks can reach. In the meantime, this @FBI will keep working day and night to destroy this network. It is a top priority. We are making progress, but the work isn't done. God bless America, and all those who defend Her. Mark Epstein says his brother Jeffrey spoke with Trump after 2016 election The brother of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said his brother spoke with President Trump after the 2016 election. “Jeffrey told me that Trump — it was after the election that Trump called him, and it was sort of like, ‘Can you believe this?' Because nobody believed Trump was going to win,” Mark Epstein said during an appearance on CNN's “Erin Burnett OutFront.” Source: thehill.com https://twitter.com/RepJamesComer/status/1991512335673106808?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousLMC/status/1991236885016965450?s=20 now has until December 19, 2025, to comply. Bondi emphasized during a press conference: "We will continue to follow the law and encourage maximum transparency" while protecting victims' identities. What to Expect? — Files include internal DOJ communications, investigative notes, and materials on Epstein's sex trafficking network, which involved over 250 underage victims across his properties in New York, Florida, and elsewhere. — The release isn't guaranteed to be fully unredacted. The law allows withholding info that could jeopardize ONGOING federal investigations or identify victims. AFTER Epstein was charged), Democrat Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, and many more. Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein, will soon be revealed, because I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES! As everyone knows, I asked Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, to pass this Bill in the House and Senate, respectively. Because of this request, the votes were almost unanimous in favor of passage. At my direction, the Department of Justice has already turned over close to fifty thousand pages of documents to Congress. Do not forget — The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him. Democrats have used the “Epstein” issue, which affects them far more than the Republican Party, in order to try and distract from our AMAZING Victories, including THE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL TAX CUT BILL, Strong Borders, No Men in Women's Sports or Transgender for Everyone, ending DEI, stopping Biden's Record Setting Inflation, lowering Prices, Biggest Tax and Regulation Cuts in History, ending EIGHT Wars, rebuilding our Military, knocking out Iran's Nuclear capability, getting Trillions of Dollars INVESTED in the U.S.A., creating the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the World, and even delivering a HUGE DEFEAT to the Democrats on the recent Shutdown Disaster. For years our Great Nation has had to endure RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, IMPEACHMENT HOAX #1, IMPEACHMENT HOAX #2, and many other Democrat created Witch Hunts and Scams, all of which have been so terrible and divisive for our Country, and have been done to confuse, deflect, and distract from the GREAT JOB that Republicans, and the Trump Administration, are doing.
-- On the Show: -- David shares a story about his recent medical procedure -- Nearly five years of rising prices leave middle-income families struggling while Donald Trump denies the crisis and his tariffs and policies worsen affordability for millions -- Gavin Newsom secures California's extra House seats by removing the Prop 50 trigger, outmaneuvering Texas Republicans who are now tied up in court -- Donald Trump prepares a revenge campaign after losing the fight to block the Epstein files, targeting Democrats while pretending he supported transparency -- Donald Trump calls Democrats traitors deserving execution for telling troops to refuse illegal orders while his allies excuse or minimize the threats -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump calling a reporter "piggy," dodging questions about extremist symbols, and insisting every presidential order is lawful -- A White House official who previously represented Andrew Tate pressured DHS to return seized devices to Tate during a trafficking investigation -- Donald Trump plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia while the Trump Organization pursues a major business deal in a Saudi megaproject overseen by Mohammed bin Salman -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: A Fox poll finds Americans think Trump's economy is worse than Biden's, Benny Johnson says every personal problem is because of undocumented immigration, and much more...
Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we becoming a nation mined for our money, data, and attention? Author and legal scholar Tim Wu certainly thinks so. A key architect of President Joe Biden's antitrust policy, Wu joins WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on Bold Names to explain how a handful of tech platforms conquered the economy and why he fears Silicon Valley could become “inefficient, bloated, and bested by foreign competitors,” if the country doesn't rein in monopoly power. Wu shares insights from his new book, “The Age of Extraction,” which maps out a path toward restoring competition and rebuilding an economy that works for everyone. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com. Check Out Past Episodes: The World's Tech Giants Are Running Out of Power. This CEO Plans to Deliver. Why This Investor Says the AI Boom Isn't the Next Dot-Com Crash Inside Visa's Tech-Charged Future: From Crypto to AI Condoleezza Rice on Beating China in the Tech Race: 'Run Hard and Run Fast Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Read Christopher Mims's Keywords column. Read Tim Higgins's column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Trump losing the very people who put him in power - and what does that mean for the rest of us? If Trump was supposed to be the wrecking ball to the swamp, why are his approval numbers tanking while people are getting poorer, angrier, and more blackpilled about politics? Why are Walmart and TJ Maxx booming while your grocery bill feels like a second car payment? Why did Team Trump hype the Epstein files... then suddenly slam on the brakes? And why does it feel like no matter who wins, the same people behind the curtain still call the shots? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, Connor Vasile and I dig into the new polling that shows Trump sliding hard with voters who once saw him as the economic bodyguard against Biden style insanity. We get into why cost of living is crushing normal people, why the “inflation is slowing” talking points feel like gaslighting, and how big box “value” stores quietly tell the real story of a stressed out middle class. If you feel poorer than the headlines say you should, this one is going to hit home. From there, we walk straight into the Epstein landmine - why Thomas Massie forced the vote, what the Trump world flip flop on releasing the files really signals, and why people are done accepting “national security” and “ongoing investigation” as magic words to hide the truth. We talk foreign influence, Mossad rumors, blackmail, and why the average American has every reason not to trust the people holding the redaction pen. We also pull the lens back and ask the uncomfortable question almost nobody on the right wants to ask out loud - is Trump actually running a 90s Democrat playbook while selling it as America First? We talk covid spending, H1B visas, cheap imported labor, and why both parties keep feeding the same corporate machine while Republican and Democrat voters scream from opposite corners of the same cage. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger war behind all this: red team vs blue team tribalism, why libertarians keep getting boxed out, and what a real liberty strategy looks like in a world of communists winning big city races and “Christian nationalist” energy rising on the right. We talk Thomas Massie, Tea Party lessons, third parties vs takeover, and how a new coalition could actually change things from the bottom up if we stop playing make believe with polite old school politics. Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comMark used to be the political director for ABC News and a senior political analyst at TIME magazine. Alongside John Heilemann, he co-managed Bloomberg Politics, co-hosted the shows “With All Due Respect” and “The Circus,” and co-authored Game Change and Double Down: Game Change 2012. Last year he launched the interactive live-video platform 2WAY, where he serves as editor-in-chief and hosts “The Morning Meeting” and “2WAY Tonight.” He also hosts “Next Up with Mark Halperin” on Megyn Kelly's MK Media platform.For two clips of our convo — on the bygone era of bipartisanship, and Bill Clinton's staggering talent — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Mark's dad who worked for Kissinger, LBJ, and Nixon; debating the insularity of DC: liberal media bias; the Bork hearings; Gingrich; Limbaugh; Gennifer Flowers and Bill's affairs; Perot's breakthrough; press coverage of Dubya; his speech on stem-cell research; 9/11 and the Iraq War; the unitary executive; the unifying rhetoric of Bush and Obama; the partisan bent of Obama's stimulus; the ACA campaign; Trump at CPAC at 2011; Obama's humor and the WHCD with Trump; the crucial role of The Apprentice; the killer issue of immigration in 2016; Hillary's ineptitude; the Comey factor; the difficulty of covering Trump; the negative incentives of social media; Russiagate; the b******t Bragg case; the press failure on Biden's fitness; “cheap fakes”; the shock and awe of Trump 2.0; executive orders and tariffs; his assault on institutions; the pardon machine; the Gaza deal; the Republicans standing up to Trump over Epstein; Newsom as the Dem frontrunner; Josh Shapiro; Death By Lightning; Tocqueville; and “Drain the Swamp” from the swampiest president ever.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Shadi Hamid in defense of US interventionism, Simon Rogoff on the narcissism of pols, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
Donald Trump's approval ratings have entered their roughest stretch of his second term, with three separate polls showing him hitting new lows after months of a seemingly bulletproof floor.The pattern itself is not unusual. Presidents in their second term often experience a dip once the early burst of post-inaugural goodwill fades. But Trump's decline is sharper than expected, sliding from the mid-forties into the high thirties. That puts him back in the territory he occupied for much of his first term, except this time he lacks the external crises that once helped explain his numbers. For better or for worse, he has defined the narrative of this second term so far, and voters are judging him on the results.It's no secret what the cause is for this drop: the economy. For months, Trump framed the United States as operating in a “golden age,” yet affordability remains a pain point. Tariffs have become an easy messaging target for Democrats, who argue that the disruptions fall hardest on consumers. Trump's core Republican base hasn't budged and Democrats remain consistently opposed, with the movement almost entirely coming from independents, many of whom appear to be remembering the volatility of Trump-era governance.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Whether this downturn is temporary or the beginning of a deeper slide will become clearer after the holidays. For now, the numbers are unambiguously weak. If Trump wants to regain altitude, he will need more than assurances about economic strength. He will need voters outside his base to believe it. Just ask Biden.Chapters00:00 - Intro02:32 - Trump Approval Ratings06:05 - The State of the Economy with JD Durkin42:33 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
The DOJ sues Gavin Newsom and California for offering unfair perks and incentives - including access to in-state tuition benefits that American students don't get... but they sure pay for. A CNN news babe tries to mansplain Biden's fudged jobs data to a conservative talk show host and the cable news dumpster fire rages. Six former military lawmakers make a video to convince US soldiers to disobey direct orders from Hegseth and Trump, and America responds: OH HELL NO. Jasmine Crockett says republicans are lynching black people in the south.
Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Manchin grew up in the coal fields of West Virginia, the grandson of a miner and the son of a small-town grocer. His worldview was shaped by a place where energy isn't an abstract policy debate; it's the identity of the community and vital for economic survival. Manchin was portrayed as a bit of a villain in liberal circles for his role in blocking or slowing down Biden-era policy goals, including climate policy. Yet he was also the architect of the biggest climate legislation the country has ever enacted: the Inflation Reduction Act. Now, in the midst of the Trump administration dismantling climate policy and basic political norms, Manchin is calling for a return to compromise and “common sense.” Episode Guests: Joe Manchin, Former US Senator, West Virginia Thomas Ramey, Commercial and Nonprofit Solar Evaluator, Solar Holler For show notes and related links, visit ClimateOne.org Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 05:27 - Joe Manchin on his first senate run 10:42 - Joe Manchin on Build Back Better 19:26 - Joe Manchin on how the Inflation Reduction Act was written 22:51 - Joe Manchin on the dismantling of the IRA 27:21 - Joe Manchin on the effects of climate 31:02 - Joe Manchin on West Virginia's transition to clean energy 37:10 - Joe Manchin on the state of the country 38:10 - Joe Manchin on how to make the country better 42:56 - Joe Manchin on working together 44:20 - Thomas Ramey on growing up in West Virginia 50:08 - Thomas Ramey on how he talks about solar energy Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Economist Stephen Moore praised the U.S. economy's strong performance under President Trump’s current policies, attributing 88.5% of high prices are leftovers from Biden and Obama. He criticized Trump's proposed $2000 handouts, noting people should have patience because the Big Beautiful Bill's tax cuts won't take effect until January. Mike warned of dire consequences from losing midterms; Moore optimistically highlighted Trump's trillions of investments coming into the country, U.S. exceptional growth, and a fantastic 2026 ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Trump losing the very people who put him in power - and what does that mean for the rest of us? If Trump was supposed to be the wrecking ball to the swamp, why are his approval numbers tanking while people are getting poorer, angrier, and more blackpilled about politics? Why are Walmart and TJ Maxx booming while your grocery bill feels like a second car payment? Why did Team Trump hype the Epstein files... then suddenly slam on the brakes? And why does it feel like no matter who wins, the same people behind the curtain still call the shots? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, Connor Vasile and I dig into the new polling that shows Trump sliding hard with voters who once saw him as the economic bodyguard against Biden style insanity. We get into why cost of living is crushing normal people, why the “inflation is slowing” talking points feel like gaslighting, and how big box “value” stores quietly tell the real story of a stressed out middle class. If you feel poorer than the headlines say you should, this one is going to hit home. From there, we walk straight into the Epstein landmine - why Thomas Massie forced the vote, what the Trump world flip flop on releasing the files really signals, and why people are done accepting “national security” and “ongoing investigation” as magic words to hide the truth. We talk foreign influence, Mossad rumors, blackmail, and why the average American has every reason not to trust the people holding the redaction pen. We also pull the lens back and ask the uncomfortable question almost nobody on the right wants to ask out loud - is Trump actually running a 90s Democrat playbook while selling it as America First? We talk covid spending, H1B visas, cheap imported labor, and why both parties keep feeding the same corporate machine while Republican and Democrat voters scream from opposite corners of the same cage. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger war behind all this: red team vs blue team tribalism, why libertarians keep getting boxed out, and what a real liberty strategy looks like in a world of communists winning big city races and “Christian nationalist” energy rising on the right. We talk Thomas Massie, Tea Party lessons, third parties vs takeover, and how a new coalition could actually change things from the bottom up if we stop playing make believe with polite old school politics. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!
President Donald Trump is demanding the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who released a social media video urging members of the military and intelligence community to defy what they called “illegal orders” by the Trump administration. The president called their behavior “seditious” and “punishable by death.”A memorial for former Vice President Dick Cheney was held at the Washington National Cathedral Thursday. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden were in attendance.The White House confirms that the United States has drafted a framework to end the Russia-Ukraine war. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.
CannCon and Alpha Warrior dive straight into one of the most chaotic 48-hour stretches in recent political memory, breaking down the explosive fallout from Democrat lawmakers urging the military to refuse “illegal” orders—something the guys argue is closer to a call for insubordination than anything Trump has said. From congressional rhetoric to Biden-era military politicization, they unpack why this moment is far more dangerous than the media admits. The episode also revisits the growing controversy around the J6 pipe bombs, analyzing newly surfaced footage, the questionable canine sweeps, overwritten surveillance, and the suspicious Capitol Police search patterns that have everyone asking what really happened. Along the way, CannCon and Alpha mix sharp analysis with the usual veteran-style banter, roasting inter-service rivalries, laughing through technical failures, and sharing viewer messages. It's a fast, fiery SITREP filled with hard questions, sharp insights, and zero patience for political games.
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Mamdanism President Trump will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House, a high-profile sit-down that underscores deep ideological divides. Buck analyzes Mamdani’s progressive agenda, including proposals for rent freezes, free public buses, and universal childcare, arguing these policies mirror failed socialist experiments and will worsen housing scarcity in New York City. He explains how government intervention in markets—such as rent control—creates artificial constraints that drive up costs and reduce housing availability, citing economic principles from Hayek’s Road to Serfdom. Buck warns that Mamdani’s tax-hike plans targeting corporations and high earners will further destabilize the city’s economy. FL Gov. Ron DeSantis Buck welcomes FL Governor Ron DeSantis for an in-depth discussion on Florida’s bold proposal to eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties. DeSantis explains the economic rationale: skyrocketing property valuations are squeezing young families, while local governments have ballooned budgets from $32 billion in 2019 to $56 billion today. He argues that cutting homestead property taxes would protect true homeownership, reduce market distortions, and leverage Florida’s unique tax base, which relies heavily on non-resident property owners. DeSantis outlines plans for a 2026 ballot initiative, addresses concerns about special interests, and contrasts Florida’s lean, results-driven governance with New York’s bloated spending under progressive leadership. The conversation also touches on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda, warning that policies like rent freezes and anti-police measures will accelerate urban decline. WI Sen. Ron Johnson Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who discusses alarming revelations about the FBI’s handling of the Thomas Crooks assassination attempt on President Trump. Johnson suggests the Bureau may have withheld critical information about Crooks’ online activity, including radicalization indicators, and criticizes the lack of transparency despite bipartisan efforts to investigate. He confirms his committee is pursuing independent inquiries and warns that more details will surface. The conversation shifts to the Epstein Transparency Act, which passed Congress with near-unanimous support. Johnson explains why the Senate fast-tracked the measure and outlines concerns about protecting victims while ensuring public disclosure. He predicts the DOJ will release files within 30 days of Trump’s signature, though some material may remain withheld for legal reasons. Buck and Johnson agree this rare bipartisan moment reflects overwhelming public demand for accountability in the Epstein case. Johnson also tackles FBI abuses under “Operation Arctic Frost,” describing it as a partisan dragnet targeting Trump allies, Republican groups, and even ordinary citizens in Wisconsin. He calls for full exposure of communications between Biden officials and outside legal operatives, framing the probe as an attempt to criminalize lawful political activity. The senator further advocates ending the Senate filibuster, aligning with Trump’s position to secure election integrity, repair Obamacare’s failures, and advance conservative reforms. Bye, Bye, Dept. of Ed? Buck analyzes Karoline Leavitt’s fiery White House briefing, where she announced a major step toward dismantling the Department of Education. Leavitt detailed plans to redistribute its functions across other agencies, moving toward Trump’s campaign promise to return education control to states and eliminate federal overreach. Buck applauds the move, arguing the Department has long served as a progressive policy arm rather than an educational necessity. The show also previews Trump’s upcoming meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, which Levitt characterized as a stark contrast between Trump’s pragmatic leadership and Mamdani’s far-left agenda. Buck predicts fireworks from the meeting and critiques Mamdani’s socialist proposals, including rent freezes and free public transit, as disastrous for New York’s economy. 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On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, the video with Democratic veterans urging the military and intelligence communities to defy ‘illegal orders' from President Trump, without specifying what those orders are is shocking. This is unprecedented exploitation, implying the President is portrayed as a law-violating dictator. Democrats pretend to support the military while slashing its budgets under Biden. Also, people are falling for media-reported phony scandals, particularly claims that Trump will withhold or tamper with the Epstein files, which some neo-fascists and influencers exploited all summer to attack him and MAGA. The Democrat criticism is endless exploitation to create pseudo-news and impressions. Later, the House Democratic Caucus is embroiled in internal drama after Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia rigged his district's election by filing to run again shortly before the deadline, followed by his chief of staff, Patty Garcia, filing just minutes before it closed, and then Garcia retiring for health and family reasons, ensuring no primary or general opponents. This is the Democrats manipulating the electoral process to avoid fair competition. Afterward, Trump has been accused of focusing too much on foreign policy at the expense of domestic issues, but he balances both effectively and often intertwines them. This is nothing but media-driven repetition. Finally, Scott Jennings calls in to discuss his new book – A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about CNN's Kaitlan Collins grilling Jasmine Crockett live on-air about how she misled people by lying to try to make it sound like Lee Zeldin had taken money from Jeffrey Epstein when it was someone else who had the same name; Democrat Stacey Plaskett desperately trying to explain to CNN's Pamela Brown and Wolf Blitzer why she was texting with Jeffrey Epstein during a house testimony hearing; Democrat Ayanna Pressley getting annoyed when a BBC News host repeatedly points out that Democrats didn't seem to care about Jeffrey Epstein during the 4 years that Joe Biden was president; hidden camera footage of Larry Summers awkwardly explaining to his class his shame regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein and why will be stepping down from the OpenAi board but continuing to teach courses at Harvard University; Scott Jennings explaining to Newsmax's Rob Schmitt why Democrats sudden desire to get the Epstein files is more likely to hurt Democrats than Donald Trump and the Republicans; Zohran Mamdani telling PIX11 News' Dan Mannarino how he plans to prevent any future ICE raids from happening in NYC; and much more. Dave also does a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com Juvent - Stop joint pain and stiffness with the Juvent Micro-Impact Platform. In the US, the Juvent device is considered investigational for the treatment of osteoporosis or improvement/maintenance of bone mineral density. Our claims have not been reviewed or cleared by the FDA to treat any disease or condition. The JUVENT® Micro-Impact Platform® is registered as a Class I medical device for exercise and rehabilitation." Go to http://Juvent.com/RUBIN and use the code RUBIN to save $300 on your own Juvent. Brickhouse Nutrition - The most impressive health and nutrition products in the industry are like LEAN, CreaTone and Field of Greens are now 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Go to: http://BrickhouseSale.com to get 30% off!
Bob is the created and owner of Trade Genius Academy. Bob also does a podcast on YouTube which is called Trade Genius. Bitcoin, after experiencing a recent dip below $90,000 amid a 30% correction from its highs and bearish indicators like a death cross, is poised for a rebound driven by stabilizing macroeconomic conditions and optimistic forecasts from analysts. Projections suggest an 18-22% increase, potentially pushing BTC to $112,000-$118,000 by the end of November 2025, with technical indicators pointing to a short-term rise to around $92,352 by November 21, fueled by renewed investor confidence and market recovery scenarios. Experts highlight top reasons for this upturn, including potential boosts from emerging Layer-2 solutions like Bitcoin Hyper, which could enhance scalability and drive broader adoption, countering current downward pressures and setting the stage for a bullish trajectory into 2026. President Trump is actively bringing back competition and removing elements of socialism through a series of executive actions aimed at dismantling regulatory barriers that stifle free enterprise. In April 2025, he signed an order directing federal agencies to identify and reduce anti-competitive regulations across the economy, fostering a more dynamic marketplace. This was followed in August by the revocation of Biden-era policies on non-competes and competition, effectively turning back the clock to an era of federal deregulation that prioritizes individual business freedom over government intervention. Additional measures, such as enabling competition in the commercial space industry, underscore his administration's push against socialist-style overreach, even as critics label some interventions as state capitalism, ultimately aiming to empower private enterprise and reduce bureaucratic socialism. The U.S. economy in 2026 is set to take off, with White House projections anticipating a return to robust growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter, rebounding from any slowdowns caused by prior disruptions like the 43-day federal shutdown. Forecasts indicate an average expansion of 2.4%, heating up early in the year due to impacts from policies like the OBBBA, which could boost both growth and inflation before settling into sustained momentum. While some analyses predict a dip to 1.4% from 1.8% in 2025 amid uncertainties like tariffs, the overall trajectory points to a rebound above 2% by 2027, with unemployment edging only slightly upward and inflation remaining above target, signaling a vigorous economic liftoff driven by policy-driven stimuli and resilient fundamentals.
SEASON 4 EPISODE 35: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-BLOCK (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is now a lame duck. A lame Donald. A lame duck Donald. A lame Donald Duck. I like it. It’s not just that MAGA stood up to him and a GOP/Democratic coalition beat him 427 to 1 on Epstein. It's that that was something even most of the Washington political media industrial complex can understand, can process, can WRITE using the cliches in which they trafficked until Trump and his unprecedented madness came along. This looked all too familiar and they jumped on it with both feet and the same cliché: LAME DUCK. Fortune used it. NBC. Semafor. The National Review. Nate Silver's site asked "Is Trump A Lame Duck?" CNN's went further: "Is Trump A Lame Duck NOW?" It's so bad there was a Politico Lame Duck Listicle! "Seven signs Trump is losing his groove." And then the final nail: “It’s Official: Donald Trump is a lame duck by President”by Chris Cillizza, part of his weekly conversation with Chuck Todd. It's never over til it's over, Yogi, but it's over. B-BLOCK (25:00) SPECIAL COMMENT: I'm the character in The (Latest) Olivia Nuzzi story who gets shot in the first scene, but I still know more about her than almost any outsider and there is a lot to correct on her epically bad book excerpt in Vanity Fair, and the riposte by the more recent ex, Ryan Lizza, who was apparently told by Olivia that I was stalking her at the same time as Olivia was telling me there was a guy in Washington stalking her, named Ryan Lizza. The Nuzzi News is a Doozy and we all lose. This was to be a comeback; now she'll need an entirely new comeback to come back from her come back. And how does Vanity Fair keep her employed after the Mark Sanford accusation made her explanation of her RFK Jr lies into a separate lie? C-BLOCK (1:00:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Trump accuses himself of rigging the 2020 census. It was in July, but Bill O'Reilly insisted that Jeffrey Epstein was prosecuted by Biden and Garland, and refused to correct himself even after he was reminded Epstein died during Trump's first presidency. And Bill Maher says he's giving up touring because people who are half as funny are selling twice as many tickets. Who does he mean? The New York Jets? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bleak outlook for Minnesota from the Chamber of Commerce. Listen to Robyn Wonsley describe the future of Minneapolis. How are you going to celebrate World Toilet Day? Johnny Heidt is back with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Fewer Gen Z drinkers impacting revenue at Minnesota municipal liquor storesWaymo looks to bring self-driving taxis to MinneapolisRespect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excludedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On episode 106 of Native Land Pod, hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers… President Trump has been under enormous pressure to release the Epstein Files. Republicans–who wanted the files released under President Biden–are now twisting themselves into knots trying to protect Trump’s reputation. Democrats are also finding themselves mentioned more than they’d like in what’s been released thus far. As it turns out, proximity to power knows no partisan bounds. MAYBE having transparency into the crimes of the most infamous pedophile in modern history is good in-and-of itself and should never have been a partisan issue… Trump’s DOJ never misses an opportunity to engage in more injustice with the latest being federal prosecutors pushing to release one of Breonna Taylor’s killers. Ben Shapiro and others are also advocating for the release of Derek Chauvin, the officer who murdered George Floyd. AND Our guest today is the Attorney General of Massachusetts, Andrea Campbell. AG Campbell has been a leader in the push back against the Trump administration having filed more than 40 lawsuits to halt some of their dangerous actions. She led a group of AG’s in a lawsuit to release SNAP funds during the shutdown, and she’s been fighting to preserve DEIA initiatives in MA schools, and protect immigrants here legally on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who have been getting picked up by ICE. There’s a push in several red states to allow pregnant women to park in handicapped spaces. Sounds fine, right? When we take a closer look we see a classic far-right strategy to pit one group against the other, in this case, the disabled community vs. women. Tiffany Cross walks us through the nuance. And of course we’ll hear from you! If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 348 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A federal judge on Wednesday grilled the DOJ during a hearing in Comey's case and questioned whether US Attorney Lindsey Halligan is a “puppet” for President Trump. Judge Nachmanoff, a Biden appointee, questioned Halligan during a hearing on James Comey's move to dismiss the federal criminal indictment. This begs the question, why hasn't Comey or the rest of the deep staters been incited anywhere else!? What is taking so long!? And the infighting in the GOP is ramping up! Who are the latest to go at it? We'll tell you all about it!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textAlright, slackers—Peaches drops your daily dose of military reality on November 20th, no sugarcoating, just the gritty facts. He breaks down special warfare selection like it's a bad date: show up with the raw goods or get ghosted. Plugs the Operator Training Summit because apparently you need Taylor Starch to teach you not to wreck your knees while pretending to train. Then it's Apache love—10th Mountain's new toys for terrain domination, Poland live-fires extending kill range because why not? Army's vaccine U-turn lets ex-officers herd back the mandate rejects; Navy's got a fancy new destroyer for whatever "multi-mission" means this week. F-15Es playing long-range from Diego Garcia, F-35 export drama stirring Middle East pots, record Somalia strikes zapping terrorists in "self-defense." Space Force promos (yawn), Coast Guard's drug hauls and flood heroics—oh, and they might not actually have swastika issues, but who knows? Peaches mocks crayon-eaters, geeks on aviation, and chuckles at Trump shutting down a reporter with "quiet little piggy." If you're whining about prep pains, maybe skip this and stay mediocre.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Peaches Schools You on Special Warfare Real Talk00:40 - Podcast Fluff: Intro and Summit Sales Pitch03:07 - Apache Overkill: 10th Mountain's Latest Death Birds05:30 - Navy's Overpriced Tub: USS Barnum Jr. Arrives07:57 - Somalia BBQ: Peak Airstrikes on Bad Guys09:55 - Coast Guard Wins: Drug Busts and Flood Saves12:06 - Trump's Mic Drop: Shut Up, Little Piggy
Unless they work in Congress. Multiple stories of alleged congressional misdeeds kick off this second hour today as a Florida democrat representative is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA Funds, laundering it and using the money to fund her congressional campaign. The Bush family reportedly considers a return to politics. ICE raids in Charlotte have school absenteeism soaring. The Trump administration is door knocking to find the 450,000 illegal alien children the Biden administration lost as we know Mayorkas and Co. had 65,000 child complaint calls that it never answered.
The inflation rate is slowing, but prices remain high. Is former President Biden the main cause of high inflation in recent years? Why do blue states have the highest prices in the country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Are Democrats primarily responsible for Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing past? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. The inflation rate is slowing, but prices remain high. Is former President Biden the main cause of high inflation in recent years? Why do blue states have the highest prices in the country? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Are Democrats primarily responsible for Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing past? Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. The inflation rate is slowing, but prices remain high. Is former President Biden the main cause of high inflation in recent years? Why do blue states have the highest prices in the country? Today marks the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney in Washington, D.C. Did Jeffrey Epstein play a significant role in funding the Clinton Foundation? Mark interviews WOR Weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy shares his thoughts on the upcoming Oval Office meeting between Zohran Mamdani and President Trump. According to Jimmy, the conversation is likely to be challenging for Mamdani, as his proposed policies will probably face significant resistance and are unlikely to be enacted as he envisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Are Democrats primarily responsible for Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing past? Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. The inflation rate is slowing, but prices remain high. Is former President Biden the main cause of high inflation in recent years? Why do blue states have the highest prices in the country? Today marks the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney in Washington, D.C. Did Jeffrey Epstein play a significant role in funding the Clinton Foundation? Mark interviews WOR Weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy shares his thoughts on the upcoming Oval Office meeting between Zohran Mamdani and President Trump. According to Jimmy, the conversation is likely to be challenging for Mamdani, as his proposed policies will probably face significant resistance and are unlikely to be enacted as he envisions.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Are Democrats primarily responsible for Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing past? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. The inflation rate is slowing, but prices remain high. Is former President Biden the main cause of high inflation in recent years? Why do blue states have the highest prices in the country?
The inflation rate is slowing, but prices remain high. Is former President Biden the main cause of high inflation in recent years? Why do blue states have the highest prices in the country?
Sports Television Personality Stephen A. Smith joins Sid to discuss the controversy surrounding the Epstein files and questions why the Biden administration did not act on them earlier. He expresses his skepticism about the Democratic Party's motives, especially considering their efforts to undermine Donald Trump. Smith also clarifies his comments regarding Trump's potential involvement in the NBA gambling scandal. Further, he discusses his professional decisions, such as stepping away from NBA Countdown and his future ambitions, which may include a potential presidential run in 2028 as a centrist Democrat. Additionally, he addresses his personal feud with LeBron James and defends his political stance against criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you know Amazon makes $37 billion a year—more than double the revenue of all the newspapers in the world combined—from its sponsored results alone? Yes, the same, spammy, sponsored results at the top of a search that bilk shoppers with fake or low-quality items and can starve legitimate businesses of traffic and revenue.This is one of the many insights shared by our guest this week, Tim Wu, in his new book, “The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity.” He argues that the defining story of the modern internet isn't openness or democratization, but rather wealth extraction: the ability of gatekeeping Big Tech platforms, such as Amazon, Facebook, or X, to take money from everyone else without actually providing net value in return. Platforms weaponize convenience, he writes, so switching to competitors or smaller platforms is designed to be exhausting. Add in AI technologies that foster emotional relationships with users, and our dependence on them may deepen even more.An author and professor at Columbia Law School, Wu served in the Biden administration as Special Assistant to the President for Technology and Competition Policy. He discusses with Bethany and Luigi why we should care about Big Tech value extraction and posits how Big Tech power arose in the first place: from centralized power to shareholder pressure, from poorly aligned corporate structures to nefarious intentions. Together, they also chart how we can make our way out of this era of extraction. They discuss the feasibility of treating Big Tech platforms like utilities, applying frameworks for structural separation between the platforms' various services, decentralizing digital network infrastructures through interoperability to allow users to switch more easily between different platforms, and how economic populism influences the political messaging around these issues. Ultimately, Wu makes the case for embracing a philosophy of decentralized capitalism to achieve a fairer and beneficial balance between public and private power. Read more from Tim Wu in ProMarket:The Consumer Welfare Standard is Too TaintedOver recent years, the antitrust law appears to be returning to its historical standard, the “competition and competitive process” standard, often referred to in the Supreme Court as the goal of “protecting competition.” In this post, Tim defends this trend for rule-of-law reasons and presents a realistic assessment of the legal system's capabilities and its limits.A Conversation with Tim WuA transcript of Tim Wu's keynote in conversation with Binyamin Appelbaum of The New York Times from the Stigler Center's annual Antitrust and Competition Conference archives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Cheney family banned President Trump from attending today’s funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. The Biden’s were invited and so was Kamala, Mike Pence, too. They all sat together in National Cathedral - a row of irrelevance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join our member program here: https://israelguys.link/TIGmember Join the Land of Israel fellowship: https://thelandofisrael.com/membership-tiers/ This week on The Israel Guys, we dive into the growing question: Are the Abraham Accords coming to an end? With Trump meeting Middle Eastern leaders—including the Saudi Crown Prince—and elevating Saudi Arabia to a major non-NATO ally, many are wondering whether the U.S. is shifting away from the Accords' original purpose. Analysts like Lee Smith argue that Trump's recent moves signal a return to traditional U.S.–Saudi relations based on security and arms deals, not a push for Saudi–Israel normalization. If the Accords were designed to counter Iran, Smith says their mission may already be complete. We also examine why Saudi normalization could be riskier than it appears, offering Israel little strategic benefit while exposing Saudi Arabia to internal and regional instability—especially if tied to the Palestinian issue. Combined with Biden-era efforts that re-centered the Palestinian file and, some argue, empowered Iran, the region is at an inflection point. From shifting alliances to escalating tensions in Judea and Samaria, we break down what's really happening on the ground. As always, stop listening to the lies and propaganda, and connect with the truth—right here at The Israel Guys. Follow The Israel Guys on Telegram: https://t.me/theisraelguys Follow Us On X: https://x.com/theisraelguys Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theisraelguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisraelguys Source Links: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/farewell-abraham-accords-lee-smith https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/417983 https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/418043 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874545
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As the Epstein files get released, it gets worse and worse for Democrats. Hakeem Jeffries' campaign asked Epstein for money, Stacey Plaskett texted him during a hearing, both took place after he was convicted as a sex offender. It is clear that Epstein was President Trump's enemy after a real estate dispute, but was President Trump an FBI informant helping to bring Epstein down? Democrats, led by Elise Slotkin, released a 'Don't Give Up The Ship' video, calling on the military to defy orders from the president. What those orders are exactly, no one knows, including the Democrats that made the video. President Trump called the video seditious and it most certainly is bordering on unlawful according to 18 U.S. Code section 2387. It turns out the Biden administration hid information about Thomas Crooks, the man who tried to assassinate President Trump. The American people have lost all faith in our government institutions and we were promised a transparent FBI under Kash Patel and the Trump administration's leadership. As federal troops head to Charlotte, 21% of the students missed school. The local community has Citizens Patrol working shifts to alert people to ICE/Border Patrol agents. Jasmine Crockett showed how reckless and unintelligent she was again, our panel breaks it all down... PLUS this week's winners and losers! Featuring: Sara Gonzales Sara Gonzales Unfiltered | Blaze TV https://x.com/SaraGonzalesTX Caroline Downey Staff Writer | National Review https://x.com/carolinedowney_ Adam Guillette President | Accuracy In Media https://x.com/adamguillette Today's show is sponsored by: Vandy Crisps Vandy Crisps is stepping up the chip game with a chip made from just three ingredients: heirloom potatoes, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow—no seed oils. That tallow's loaded with nutrients for your skin, brain, and hormones, and it makes these chips taste incredible. You'll feel satisfied, energized, no bloat or crash like with regular chips. Just goto vandycrisps.com/SEAN use code: SEAN and get 25% OFF your first order! Firecracker Farms Everything's better with HOT SALT. Firecracker Farms hot salt is hand crafted on their family farm with Carolina Reaper, Ghost and Trinidad Scorpion peppers. This is a balanced, deep flavor pairs perfect with your favorite foods. Whether it's eggs, steaks, veggies or even your favorite beverage, Firecracker Farms hot salt is what you've been missing. Just head to https://firecracker.farm/ use code word: SEAN for a discount. Unlock the flavor in your food now! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why weren't the Epstein files released under the Biden administration? The implications are being seen on both sides of the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, according to data delayed for weeks by the government shutdown. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent from 4.3 percent in August. The increase in payrolls was more than double the 50,000 economists had forecast. But Labor Department revisions showed that the economy lost 4,000 jobs in August instead of gaining 22,000 as originally reported.Former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral will be held in Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden will attend the service. Bush will deliver a tribute at the funeral.
CNN Senior Political Contributor Scott Jennings joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss his new book A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought For Western Civilization. With unfettered access to the administration, Jennings takes us behind the scenes of President Trump's lightning-fast reversal of Biden's disastrous policies. From fixing America's open border crisis to banning men from competing in women's sports, President Trump is striking the best deals for America. Jennings declares that with Trump at the helm, the world sees America as an indispensable superpower… and he's just getting started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clay spent the entire first hour of Episode #1105 tearing into the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein court files with the kind of no-filter commentary that only he delivers. Bottom line: there never was and never will be a magical “client list.” The real blackmail material is locked away in intelligence-agency vaults, buried in boxes inside boxes, and no one from Congress to the President himself will ever get the keys, because that leverage is still far too valuable. What was just released is a batch of documents Epstein's estate quietly handed to Democrats years ago, files they sat on for over a decade because they make their own side look horrific while barely touching Republicans. Clay's prediction is blunt: this isn't about nailing Trump (Trump was the original whistleblower two-and-a-half decades ago, which is exactly why Epstein and his handlers despised him and fed dirt to Democrat operatives). Instead, it's the younger Democrat guard—AOC, Ro Khanna, and that whole crowd—finally shoving the compromised old guard (Bill Clinton, the former Harvard president, and a laundry list of others) off the ship so they can take the wheel. It's a Democrat civil war playing out in slow motion. He hammered the hypocrisy hard: the same people now screaming “justice for the victims” had total control of the government during both Obama terms and the Biden “third Obama term” and did absolutely nothing while Epstein operated in plain sight. Every single victim is in their mid-40s now, cashed massive settlement checks, signed iron-clad NDAs, and could name names tomorrow if they actually wanted “justice” more than money; they don't. Clay wrapped it up with a stone-cold reality check: Democrats had zero sacred cows when it came to smearing Trump, even if that meant openly colluding with a convicted pedophile in 2019. The release is pure political theater designed to burn aging Democrat power brokers while the new guard consolidates control. Trump walks away looking cleaner than ever, and the real files stay buried forever. Raw, unapologetic, and vintage Clay.
The Trump administration is putting a $1 billion dollar loan toward helping restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. The move underscores the administration's push for nuclear power as energy bills rise for Americans. POLITICO's Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why the Department of Energy is moving forward with the loan. Plus, the Trump administration launched an effort to roll back the Biden administration's changes to the Endangered Species Act. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Un an après la réélection de Donald Trump, où en est la communauté scientifique ? Qu'est-ce qui a changé pour elle au quotidien ? Alexis Buisson, correspondant de La Croix à New York, a cherché à en savoir plus auprès de Lex Van Geen, professeur et chercheur à l'université Columbia.Licenciements, réduction des budgets, chasse aux projets jugés « woke » : aux États-Unis, le gouvernement multiplie les actions ciblant la communauté scientifique. Les chercheurs ne peuvent plus se contenter de rester dans leur laboratoire. Face à ces mesures qui provoquent l'inquiétude quant à la prééminence et l'attractivité américaines dans ce domaine, les scientifiques s'organisent et descendent dans la rue. Tout en s'adaptant aux nouvelles contraintes financières, ils se mobilisent dans le cadre de mouvements comme « Stand up for Science » (Debout pour la science), initiative lancée par de jeunes chercheurs inquiets pour leur avenir professionnel et l'impact de long terme des politiques gouvernementales.Près d'un an après l'arrivée de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche, quel est l'état d'esprit de la communauté scientifique américaine ? Comment son quotidien a-t-il évolué depuis ce changement politique majeur ? Pour répondre à ces questions, Alexis Buisson, correspondant de La Croix à New York, s'est entretenu avec Lex Van Geen, professeur et chercheur au Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), une unité de recherche en sciences de la Terre de l'université Columbia, afin de comprendre les impacts concrets sur la recherche et la vie académique."C'est ça l'Amérique" est un podcast original de LA CROIX - juin 2025.---CRÉDITS :Écriture et réalisation : Alexis Buisson. Rédaction en chef : Paul De Coustin. Production : Célestine Albert-Steward. Mixage : Théo Boulenger. Musique : Emmanuel Viau. Illustration : Olivier Balez.► Vous avez une question ou une remarque ? Écrivez-nous à cette adresse : podcast.lacroix@groupebayard.comEn partenariat avec le programme Alliance – Columbia et ses partenaires (Sciences-Po, Polytechnique, La Sorbonne), et French Morning, le premier web magazine des Français d'Amérique.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.