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This week’s show uses clips from Fox business and Fox News with interviews from U.S. Senators Haggerty and Federman. What the SAVE... The post The SAVE Act, Can It Get Through the U.S. Senate? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Democrat Sage drops candidacy, field seeking U.S. Senate seat in Iowa now at 4 people.
A statewide shocker kicks off the show: New Mexico won't have a Republican candidate on the U.S. Senate ballot. We break down how missed signatures, donor fatigue, and midterm turnout math created a no-go zone for would-be challengers—and why that doesn't mean the GOP is finished in the state. From there we head to the Roundhouse, where the Clear Horizons bill—marketed as climate progress—collapsed after seven Democrats joined Republicans to vote it down. We pull back the curtain on committee routing, fiscal alarms, and why ratepayers likely dodged a spike in energy costs.The conversation widens to schools and power brokers. Big promises about reading coaches, outdoor classes, and on-campus doctors sound inspiring, but we ask where the measurable literacy gains will come from and how entrenched union leadership continues to stall reforms that worked elsewhere. Then we turn to voter integrity, as the SAVE Act ignites cable-news fireworks. With broad public support for ID at the polls, we cut through the noise on access, verification, and the difference between real obstacles and rhetorical ones.Zooming out, we explore the leftward shift inside the Democratic Party that's shrinking the space for moderates, especially among younger voters who increasingly identify as democratic socialists. Pair that trend with new polling showing more voters view Democrats as “too liberal,” and you get a volatile primary-versus-general dynamic. Meanwhile, inflation cools, job growth holds, and the narrative around the economy shows signs of life—if candidates can communicate it.We also take a hard look at America's marijuana problem: daily use now exceeds alcohol, potency has spiked, and evidence ties heavy cannabis consumption to psychosis and rising schizophrenia risk in young men. New Mexico's light-touch legalization left gaps in regulation and healthcare capacity, and walking it back won't be easy. Finally, foreign policy clarity matters: A muddled answer on Taiwan contrasts with Marco Rubio's muscular Munich speech on deterrence, energy realism, and allied resolve. Plus, a quick game-cam check from 11,000 feet—lean snow, handsome bucks, and a plan to move the cameras.If this episode challenged your thinking or gave you a clearer read on New Mexico's politics, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
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In the latest development in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the FBI releases identifying details about the masked suspect seen on her doorbell camera. Also, the U.S. Senate fails to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill amid a dispute over demands for new limits on immigration agents. Plus, highlights from a jam-packed day at the Olympics and a look ahead at what's next in Italy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For three decades, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has counted on Maine's independent voters to send her to Washington, even as the state has trended more Democratic. This year, in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats believe Trump's war on immigrants can give them a key advantage.
Greg Belfrage talks to listeners about the recent senate hearing involving Minnesota AG Keith Ellison. This was the Homeland Security Committee which included Missouri Senator Josh Hawley and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson. Josh Hawley grilled Keith Ellison on the meeting he had with people who were later involved in the Feeding Our Future scam. Ron Johnson questioned the AG on the signal chats with protesters and not holding up the law. Greg also went over Tim Walz statement that the federal government should reimburse Minneapolis small businesses for the damage ICE has done. The General response is that these Minnesota politicians should be held responsible for their actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send a textBob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 6) Welcome to the United States SenateWhat was the Senate really like when Bob Dole walked into it in 1968? Part 6 answers that question through the voices of the people who lived it.This episode moves beyond biography and into lived institutional memory, as a remarkable lineup of Senate insiders describe the culture, pace, and power structure of the United States Senate at the height of a turbulent political era. Listeners get a ground-level view of what it meant to be a freshman senator — where seniority ruled, relationships mattered, and influence had to be earned one conversation at a time.We hear from Dole's longtime chief of staff Sheila Burke, along with former senators Bob Packwood, Thad Cochran, Howard Baker, and Daniel Inouye — a bipartisan group offering candid reflections on Dole's early reputation, working style, and rapid rise.A central theme of the episode is Dole's emergence as what colleagues came to call the “Sheriff of the Senate” — a sharp, disciplined defender of Richard Nixon who was never shy about taking on critics of the administration. Through these firsthand accounts, listeners hear how Dole blended loyalty, combativeness, and strategic instincts to carve out a distinct role in one of the world's most powerful legislative bodies.Part 6 is an insider's tour of a bygone Senate era — its personalities, its unwritten rules, and the political battleground where Bob Dole began transforming from a new arrival into a force within the chamber. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
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A massive show today with Michelle Tafoya, running for US Senate in Minnesota, then Senator Eric Schmitt, talking about the Save America Act. Catherine Hannaway is the Missouri Attorney General, on with us at 1:30, and then Jack Posobiec explains what it was like from the epicenter of the TPUSA halftime show that shook the entertainment world as the #1 US livestream of all time.
We guide voters through NC's Democratic US Senate primary with a clear, side-by-side look at each candidate's platform, background, and funding. From anticorruption plans and affordability to education, healthcare, and civil liberties, we delve into their campaign sites and relevant information.• primary voting rules for party and unaffiliated voters• overview of six Democratic candidates on the ballot• Daryl Farrow's limited public profile and prior run• Justin Dues' affordability/anti-corruption agenda and Project 2030 details• Roy Cooper's record, Medicaid expansion, and fundraising lead• Robert Colon's peace, justice, and constitutional planks• Marcus W Williams's legal services background and bids• Orrick Quick's faith-led platform and bold economic ideasIf you found value in this episode, we'd love for you to subscribe, review, and share it to help us in our mission to help voters make their most informed choices.Democratic US Senate CandidatesDaryl Farrow (no website found)/Farrow07@live.comJustin E. Dues: YouTube/Dues4Congress@gmail.comRoy Cooper: Facebook/Instagram/X/TikTok/Bluesky/Flickr/Info@RoyCooper.comRobert Colon: RobertJohnColon@att.netMarcus W. Williams: Facebook/Instagram/X/LinkedIn/Marc7.ec.rr.comOrrick Quick: Facebook/Instagram/X/Bluesky/OrrickQuick@gmail.com2026 Voters' Guide for Southern Wake CountyCampaign Finance Reports for Federal Candidate CommitteesVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information) Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation) Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting) Closest Early Voting Locations February 12-28WE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaELECTION DAYTuesday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A political race war blew up in the Texas Democrat Party race for U.S. Senate last week and it is still erupting on the national level.Now, the Democrat Caucus leader in the Texas House, old Gene ‘Boo Hoo' Wu is having his race war comments exposed. It's all evidence that the Democrat Party wasn't just the party of slavery, racial segregation, and the KKK, it is still the party of racial separatism and conflict.And note the polling data (see page 14) just out on the Dem race for U.S. Senate – that party is massively divided upon racial lines.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs has released new polling on the Republican and Democrat races for U.S. Senate as well as sentiment on President Trump. I offer evaluation of the GOP race on the show.An RGV Republican Texas House candidate gets it right: “It's kind of funny that they put fascism on here, but this is the real fascism, is them stomping on free speech. I'm just the opposite and I am from American values and for free speech and will fight for that.” Read more: ‘No Nazis', ‘No Fascist' spray-painted on Texas House candidate's campaign signs in McAllen.The Best Thing About the Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Trump's Response to It – PJ Media.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com
This week Jazmin discussed several education bills making their way through the legislature, and Robert talked about developments in the US Senate and US House 5 races on the Republican side (with some Democratic news as well)
On this Feb. 10, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's politics podcast, Under the Dome, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with politics reporters Danielle Battaglia and Kyle Ingram about the Republican primary for U.S. Senate and the Democratic primary for U.S. House District 4 in Durham and Orange counties. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Danielle Battaglia & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, I detail the numbers you should know from Q4 2025 earnings results from Netflix, Amazon, Fubo, FOX, YouTube, Comcast, and Disney. I cover subscriber additions, profit and loss, Fubo's plans for a reverse stock split, the latest on its carriage dispute with NBCUniversal, and the latest cord-cutting numbers. With the NFL and ESPN deal now closed, giving Disney control of the NFL Network and other NFL Media assets, I break down the terms, the additional content Disney gets, what the deal is worth, and how it is structured. I also cover viewership numbers from Paramount's first UFC stream, with 7 million households in the U.S. and Latin America having tuned in, and Crunchyroll raising prices across some of its tiers in the U.S. Finally, I give the latest news on the Netflix and WBD deal, with Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, testifying before the US Senate's antitrust subcommittee.On the vendor side, I detail the exact extent of Vimeo's layoffs, share my thoughts on Brightcove's 2026 product roadmap, and provide financial figures for CDN and infrastructure provider Gcore, which showed significant revenue growth over the past two years.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Don Brown is one of the Republican candidates for US Senate in North Carolina. He joined me to chat about the campaign and how he would prosecute the case against Democrat Roy Cooper. Plus, NC lawmakers grilled Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry "Not My Fault" McFadden over the way he has managed the jail and refused to fully cooperate with immigration enforcement. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another conversation with a candidate for the U.S. Senate: R. Cary Capparelli is seeking the Republican nomination. He works in marketing, teaches geography, and is the son of a longtime Illinois Democratic state legislator. He's previously run (unsuccessfully) for offices ranging from the Illinois House to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District — as both a Democrat and a Republican. We'll talk with him about domestic policy, foreign affairs, and what it's like running as a legacy in Illinois politics.
We walk through the North Carolina Republican U.S. Senate primary, explain ballot rules, and clarify why one name may not count. Then we profile each candidate with sourced highlights, policy priorities, and links so you can decide faster and vote smarter.• Primary dates, ballot rules, and unaffiliated voter options• Status of Margot Dupre's residency challenge and implications• Richard Dansie's incentive-driven reforms and healthcare registry model• Don Brown's deep state cuts, tax overhaul, and national carry push• Michael Whatley's party leadership record and fundraising strength• Elizabeth Temple's affordability focus and AI concerns• Michele Morrow's border, education, and election integrity agenda• Thomas Johnson's veterans care, grocery costs, and religious liberty plans• Where to find the NC Deep Dive's Voters' Guide and candidate linksThanks for helping us in our mission to help voters make their most informed choices.Republican Primary Candidates for US Richard Dansie: Info@DansieForSenate.us/Facebook/XDon Brown: DB@BrownForNC.com/FacebookMichael Whatley: Info@WhatleyForSenate.com/Facebook/Instagram/XElizabeth A. Temple: ETemple92@yahoo.comMichele Morrow: MorrowCampaign@gmail.com/Facebook/Instagram/XThomas Johnson: Info@TLJ2026.com/Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube2026 Voters' Guide for Southern Wake CountyCampaign Finance Reports for Federal Candidate CommitteesVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information) Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation) Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting) Closest Early Voting Locations February 12-28WE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaELECTION DAYTuesday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!
New polling suggests Rep. Wesley Hunt is emerging as a serious contender in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary, narrowing the gap with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. The data highlights shifting dynamics among MAGA voters and raises questions about whether Paxton's lead can hold in a crowded race. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indigenous leaders and community members in Minneapolis have held a memorial honouring two people shot dead by immigration officers last month. As protests against the widespread immigration crackdown continue, Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a standoff over reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The debate in the Senate continues as the deadline for reaching a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security looms.
Send us a textBob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There – Part 5 Getting Into Politics (B): The Senate CampaignIn Part 5, the journey continues as Bob Dole takes his biggest political leap yet — a run for the United States Senate. This episode explores the ambition, strategy, and sheer determination behind a campaign that would elevate him from the House to one of the most powerful chambers in American government.We begin with the political terrain of Kansas — a state where retail politics, personal reputation, and regional loyalties mattered just as much as party labels. Dole's campaign had to balance conservative grassroots energy with the broader appeal needed to win statewide, and listeners will hear how he built that coalition county by county.From there, we follow his transition from candidate to senator: assembling a staff, opening his first Senate office, and stepping into the traditions, hierarchy, and slower pace of the United States Senate. After the fast-moving world of the House, the Senate demanded patience, relationship-building, and a long view of power.This episode also captures a pivotal moment in Dole's rise on the national stage — his introduction to Richard Nixon. Their first encounters offered a glimpse into the Republican Party's emerging leadership and gave Dole an early look at presidential-level politics from the inside.Part 5 is about arrival and adjustment — the shift from ambitious congressman to freshman senator, learning a new institution, building influence, and stepping closer to the center of national power. The apprenticeship continues, but the stage just got much bigger. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
On Friday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm: the President sent and then deleted a racist post with a video depicting the Obama's as apes. Ludicrous, but are we getting numb to the nonsense? Then Giselle Ugarte joins the show - how can we maintain our mental health without becoming fully detached from the news? 4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then Billy Nord tells us why he's running in the DFL primary for US Senate as a "member of the working class". 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Edina Mayor Jim Hovland about what he's telling mayors around the country about how his city is being affected by the ICE surge. And Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins the show - how should we feel after Wolves DIDN'T trade for Giannis?
This episode is presented by Create A Video – You can tell this is a bad issue for Roy Cooper and his run for US Senate because of the massive pushback of whataboutisms from the online Left trying to distract from the fact that Cooper released thousands of criminals from prisons during the pandemic. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show, CARD DESHARKS! Then he talks with US Senate candidate Billy Nord about the change a "working class" candidate hopes to bring. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Jason talks with Billy Nord who's running in the DFL primary for US Senate. Why is he running and what does he hope to accomplish?
Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, Principal of Angle Strategies, and Director of the Texas Democratic Trust.We discuss the results of the recent special election in Texas for the Texas Legislature, where a newcomer Democrat beat a long-term Republican candidate by 14 points. The issues were local. We also discuss the upcoming US Senate race in Texas, for Cornyn's seat.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.We discuss the situation in Minneapolis, where ICE is still targeting people. The effect is to make the populace scarred for life, because they are living through an occupation by armed, masked, and aggressive interlopers.We discuss also the effect of immigration, as described by the conservative Cato Institute, which dis an analysis of immigrants' contributions and costs. Even by their analysis, contributions far outweigh any costs of immigration. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls" 2015
In an effort to pass the crucial SAVE Act, the U.S. Senate is considering an end to the modern version of the filibuster and asking for simple majorities to pass legislation. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Our pugnacious host, Mike Slater, has some insights into this conversation and gabs with listeners like YOU about this big debate!Following the opener, Mike chats with Ken Cuccinelli, the 46th Attorney General of Virginia, about the legality of this move and a variety of other key topics that you care about! MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Democrats won a TX state senate race in a district Trump won by 17 points. The lame stream said this is a bellwether for the midterms! In reality, there has never been a less consequential election. But don't forget the Democrat's US Senate candidate and how he justified abortion using the Bible. Woe to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is presented by Create A Video – The list of 3,500 prisoners released by former Governor Roy Cooper remains a secret - despite the revelation that the man who murdered Iryna Zarutska was on the list. It's just another example of how Cooper (now a candidate for US Senate) placates the most radical elements of the Democrat base while pretending to be a moderate. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Democrats won a TX state senate race in a district Trump won by 17 points. The lame stream said this is a bellwether for the midterms! In reality, there has never been a less consequential election. But don't forget the Democrat's US Senate candidate and how he justified abortion using the Bible. Woe to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jared Young, former Independent candidate for US Senate joins Megan Lynch to talk about his run for US Senate and if there is a future for an independent party.
Send us a textFormer US Senator Mark Begich was born in Anchorage in 1962 to, at the time, Alaska State Senator Nick Begich who would go on to become US House Representative in 1970 and whose plane would disappear in 1972. Mark opened the Mother Lode night club when he was 16, was appointed to the youth commission by Mayor George Sullivan in 1980 and served in Mayor Tony Knowles' administration, all that before being elected to the Anchorage Assembly at age 26 -- the youngest ever to serve on that body. He was sworn in as mayor of Anchorage on July 1, 2003, and elected to the US Senate in 2008 defeating Senator Ted Stevens. He served just one term before being defeated by Sen. Dan Sullivan in 2014.Listen to Mark's brother Tom Begich's podcast episode here.Listen to Mark's son Jacob Begich's appearance on the podcast here.
Today, we sit down with Don Brown, U.S. Senate candidate in North Carolina.We examine the Epstein Files, the credibility collapse at the Department of Justice, the national rise of health and medical freedom, the explosive use of the FACE Act in the Don Lemon arrest, and the growing question inside the GOP—why party power broker Michael Whatley refuses to debate.This is a conversation about law, liberty, accountability, and who the system truly serves.This is Steel News where truth survives pressure.Guest: Don Brown for US Senate, NC https://www.donbrownfornc.com/Follow Ann Vandersteel on Pickax - https://pickax.com/annvandersteel
Casey Chlebek is one of the half dozen Republicans running in the primary for the U.S. Senate race in Illinois. Born and raised in Poland before immigrating to Chicago, Chlebek shares his own story of immigration while pitching ideas for immigration reform as well as his thoughts on cultural Marxism.
This Day in Legal History: BlockburgerOn February 4, 1932, the United States Supreme Court decided Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299 (1932), a case that established an enduring rule in American criminal law known as the Blockburger test. This test is used to determine whether two offenses are sufficiently distinct to permit multiple punishments or prosecutions under the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment.In the case, the defendant was charged with multiple violations of the Harrison Narcotics Act for selling morphine on different occasions. The legal question was whether he could be prosecuted separately for each sale and for selling without proper prescription and for selling not in the original stamped package, even if these occurred during the same transaction.The Court held that each offense requires proof of a fact the other does not. If that's the case, then they are distinct for double jeopardy purposes. This became the “same elements” test, sometimes called the Blockburger test, and it remains a key tool for analyzing double jeopardy claims today.Notably, the test doesn't focus on whether the charges arise from the same conduct or transaction, but on whether each statutory provision requires proof of a fact which the other does not.This legal principle has been cited in thousands of cases, and it continues to shape how prosecutors and courts evaluate overlapping criminal charges.Ryan W. Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump weeks before the 2024 presidential election, is scheduled for sentencing on Wednesday. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence, citing months of planning, the use of disguises and multiple cellphones, and Routh's readiness to kill others to carry out the plot. He was arrested near Trump's West Palm Beach golf course in September 2024 after fleeing the scene and leaving behind a rifle and gear resembling body armor. At trial, Routh represented himself, making erratic statements and offering little in the way of a legal defense. He was convicted of five charges, including attempted assassination and illegal firearm possession. Routh claims he did not intend to kill Trump and has requested a 27-year sentence along with psychological treatment. The incident was the second assassination attempt on Trump during the campaign season. Prosecutors emphasized that Routh's actions could have succeeded had it not been for Secret Service intervention. Following the verdict, Routh attempted to stab himself with a pen in court and had to be restrained. Trump praised the conviction, calling Routh “an evil man with an evil intention.”Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump to be sentenced | ReutersNetflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos faced sharp questioning from U.S. senators over the company's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a deal that could reshape the streaming and entertainment landscape. At a Senate antitrust hearing led by Republican Mike Lee, lawmakers from both parties expressed concern that the merger could reduce competition, limit job opportunities for entertainment workers, and reduce content diversity. Lee warned the deal might let Netflix dominate streaming and steer major Warner Bros franchises away from theaters or rivals. Sarandos defended Netflix's position, citing competition from platforms like YouTube, though senators noted YouTube's ad-based model differs from subscription services.The Department of Justice is currently reviewing the merger alongside a competing bid from Paramount Skydance. Paramount's proposal faces financing challenges, and its CEO, David Ellison, has ties to Donald Trump, raising political questions. Democratic Senator Cory Booker questioned Sarandos on whether Trump would influence the deal's approval, a notion Sarandos said he couldn't confirm. Sarandos argued that all viewing time on television is in direct competition, but senators remained skeptical of Netflix's claims that its competition includes ad-supported platforms. The hearing reflects broader unease about consolidation in streaming, and the DOJ's decision will ultimately shape the industry's direction.Netflix co-CEO faces grilling by US Senate panel over Warner Bros deal | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Justice and a majority of state attorneys general are appealing a major antitrust ruling in the case against Google over its dominance in the online search market. Although a federal judge previously determined that Google held a monopoly, he declined to impose significant structural remedies, such as requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser or stop paying Apple to make Google the default search engine on Apple devices. The government's appeal is expected to target this leniency.Google is also appealing the ruling and has requested a delay in compliance with the judge's order to share certain data with competitors while the appeals process is ongoing. The case, originally filed in 2020, marks one of the most significant antitrust challenges against a tech company in decades. The court noted that newer players like OpenAI have recently emerged, potentially altering the competitive landscape.The ruling was widely viewed as a partial win for Google, frustrating regulators who had hoped for broader changes to curb the company's influence in digital advertising and search. The appeal signals continued government efforts to pursue more aggressive antitrust enforcement in the tech sector.US files appeal in Google search antitrust case | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
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The March 2003 issue of Reason Magazine carried an article by Sara Rimensnyder styled as "The Art of Self Defense: Gun Control on Trial," was about the story of how a 9mm semi-auto handgun, concealed illegally in a backpack, saved Tom Palmer's life from a dozen thugs in Lost Angeles. His mother gave him the weapon for self-defense. Democrats wanted to take it away. A Republican judge in 2014 applied a set of rulings by Republican justices on the Supreme Court, justices who'd been appointed by Republican presidents and Republicans in the US Senate. We're covering Tom Palmer, et. al., v. D.C. (2014)(26 July 2014). Here's a link to the Reason article referenced above from 2003: https://reason.com/2003/03/01/the-art-of-self-defense-2/ Here's a link to the decision in Tom Palmer's favor: https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Palmer-v.-District-of-Columbia_Memorandum-Decision-and-Order-re-Plaintiffs-Motion-for-Summary-Judgment-and-Defendants-Cross-Motion-for-Summary-Judgment.pdf The Republican Professor is a pro-correctly-articulating-and-defending-the-Second-Amendment Podcast. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D.
Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode, Connor talks with John Deaton, a trial lawyer and prominent legal voice in the crypto space known for representing XRP holders in the SEC's case against Ripple. John discusses his fight against regulatory overreach and his recent entry into politics, running for the US Senate in Massachusetts. They delve into John's stance on issues like crypto regulation, healthcare, housing, energy, and the American Dream. The conversation provides insights into John's transformative journey from law to politics, his campaign platform, and his proposals for economic and social reforms.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction03:12 - John Deaton's Senate Campaign10:55 - Healthcare and Economic Challenges13:49 - John's Crypto Journey17:39 - The Ripple Lawsuit and XRP25:17 - Future of Crypto Regulation27:39 - ConclusionDisclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 2, 2026. 0:30 When Donald Trump floats a bold idea, the reaction is instant—and explosive. We dive into the firestorm sparked by Trump’s comments about potentially nationalizing elections in states with broken systems, and the predictable cries of “dictator” and “authoritarian” that followed. But instead of panic, we slow things down and walk through the real constitutional, legal, and practical questions around election integrity, federal authority, and states’ rights. From Article I, Section 4, to the Equal Protection Clause, to the long-standing warnings in the Federalist Papers, this is a serious, clear-eyed discussion about voter fraud, mail-in ballots, and whether a nation that truly trusts its elections should be afraid to have this debate at all. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The US is once again in a partial government shutdown. Last week, Democrats in the US Senate refused to pass a series of remaining funding bills that had previously been passed by Republicans in the House. The CEO of the nonprofit Abundant Blessings in Los Angeles has been arrested for fraud.First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Alexander Soofer took $23 million of tax payer money ment to benefit homeless people in southern California and spent it instead on a lavish lifestyle with expensive vacations, a Range Rover, and designer clothes. Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in a special election over the weekend for a Texas State Senate Seat. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 Google search isn’t just getting worse by accident—it may be by design. We unpack explosive claims that Google deliberately degraded its search results to force users to search more often, rack up more ad views, and boost profits after hitting market saturation. Drawing on DOJ lawsuit memos, internal Google power struggles, and the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and alternatives like DuckDuckGo, the conversation digs into Big Tech arrogance, antitrust concerns, and why users are quietly abandoning traditional search. From “don’t be evil” to profit-first search manipulation, this is a blunt look at how Google may have broken its own product—and why people are finally noticing. 16:00 Did the Grammys turn into a night of hypocrisy and virtue signaling? American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson break down what they saw at the Grammy Awards—from nauseating fashion and celebrity grandstanding to public shots at ICE and the on-air bashing of Nicki Minaj. We dive into Hollywood double standards, cancel culture, and why Minaj’s faith, resilience, and clapback resonated with so many viewers. The Mamas also contrast Jelly Roll’s bold Christian testimony with what they describe as darker, more provocative performances, framing the night as a snapshot of a larger cultural and spiritual battle. It’s a no-holds-barred take on the Grammys, celebrity hypocrisy, and why standing firm in faith matters more than ever. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. We break down why the First Amendment is not a shield for trespassing, disrupting worship, or breaking the law, dismantling celebrity outrage over so-called “journalistic rights” in the wake of Grammy-era protests. From Don Lemon to Hollywood activists, there is no special exemption from criminal law just because a camera is rolling. The conversation then pivots to California’s future with an in-depth interview featuring Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor. Hilton, an immigrant who fled the legacy of European socialism, lays out a stark indictment of one-party Democratic rule, soaring costs, crushing regulations, and mass exodus from the Golden State. Framing California as the epicenter of far-left extremism with national consequences, Hilton makes the case for restoring common sense, economic freedom, and constitutional order—warning that this race could determine not just California’s fate, but America’s direction. 32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 How did the border spiral so far out of control? We break down how illegal immigration dropped to historic lows under Trump, only to explode under Biden as enforcement collapsed and asylum law was fundamentally twisted. The result wasn’t compassion, but chaos: a system flipped on its head, overwhelmed communities, and an asylum process so diluted that over 95% of claims ultimately fail. Abusing asylum doesn’t just undermine immigration law—it erodes the rights of Americans and destroys a tool meant to protect the truly persecuted. 35:30 A landmark $2 million jury verdict could reshape the national debate over so-called gender-affirming care for minors, and it's a Bright Spot. A New York jury—yes, in a deep blue state—held a doctor and psychiatrist accountable for approving and performing a double mastectomy on a 16-year-old girl who later detransitioned and says the irreversible procedure harmed her. This historic transgender medical malpractice verdict sends a clear message: doctors are not above accountability, especially when children and permanent surgeries are involved. After years of rushed evaluations, skipped safeguards, and the misuse of mental-health diagnoses to justify irreversible interventions, this ruling is a turning point—one that puts child protection, medical standards of care, and biological reality back at the center of the conversation. 40:00 Accountability suddenly got real. We react to reports that Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee after Congress threatened criminal contempt over their refusal to cooperate. At issue: what the Clintons know about the Epstein files—and why they initially declined to show up. 41:30 And we finish off today's show with a halftime show that will make you say, "Whoa!" Turning Point USA is taking on the Super Bowl halftime show—and doing it their own way. In response to the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny, TPUSA announced an alternative “All-American Halftime Show” featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. Articles Los Angeles homeless services CEO charged with defrauding taxpayers to pay for luxury lifestyle Democrat Taylor Rehmet Wins Deep-Red Texas State Senate Seat In Landslide, Major Upset Boom: Jury Awards $2 Million In First Detransitioner Trial First detransition trial victory is only the beginning Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Carolina elections officials are investigating whether a candidate for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat actually lives in North Carolina. A voter challenged the eligibility of Republican Margot Dupre, alleging she actually lives in Florida. State law requires candidates to live in North Carolina, and Dupre says she does. Officials plan to hold a hearing in the case this week. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran explains.
Michele Tafoya, former long time NFL sideline reporter and candidate for US Senate in Minnesota, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss why it is time for an outsider to join Minnesota politics. Tafoya addressed the unrest in the state surrounding Minnesota's ongoing fraud and ICE-related scandals, and she discussed why current leadership needs to change in order for these problems to be resolved. Tafoya also gave her predictions for Sunday's Super Bowl showdown between the Seahawks and Patriots, and you can listen to the full interview with Tafoya below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we continue our series of U.S. Senate candidate interviews, we sit down with Awisi Quartey Bustos, who has extensive experience working in government as well as private sector. She discusses the economy, the need for reforming ICE, and why her past roles working for the state are valuable.
In safe and many-mandered Illinois, Democratic primary elections are where the action is. And when an abiding figure like Dick Durbin announces he's giving up his US Senate seat, you can expect an eventful season. To take a close look at the flurry of ambitious hopefuls in that race, along with the ensemble-sized casts running in […]
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran elected to the US Senate and author of DAUGHTER OF THE HEARTLAND: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the President Trump's trip to Iowa this week and his accomplishments from his first year back in office. Sen. Ernst also discussed a potential government funding deal as Dems threaten a shutdown over DHS funding. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices