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Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss a New York court tossing the roughly half-billion dollar penalty imposed on President Trump in his civil trial, Gov. Newsom advancing his aggressive gerrymandering plan through the legislature, and a Virginia Democrat's racist protest sign targeting Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. First, they […]

Mike joins Jeff to give his thoughts on the Virginia Democrats running away from debating.

President Donald Trump and Democrats across the country are calling on states to redraw congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. As Brad Kutner found out, Virginia Democrats in leadership are open to the idea of a mid-decade redistricting effort.

Democratic leaders in Virginia's legislature defended the state's colleges Thursday morning from what they called attacks by the Trump administration. The statements come ahead of a legal fight over Governor Glenn Youngkin's appointments to Boards of Visitors at those same schools. Brad Kutner has more. 

Democrats are targeting more than a dozen Republican-held seats in the Virginia House of Delegates this year. Michael Pope reports.

In our penultimate hour not only for the day, but also for the week, we continue to promote the Virginia War Memorial's Hill of Heroes, and we talk to our good friend George Allen about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling and the Democrat nominee for Mayor of New York City.

6.23.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases, Trump Anti-Black Agenda, Target-Nat’l Baptist Drama, VA Dems Gala Missiles target U.S. bases, including the largest one in the Middle East. We've got the latest on the fallout and what it means for our troops. Trump won about 16–20% of the Black vote overall in 2024... So, where are those Black Republicans now? We are discussing Trump's Anti-black Agenda with Conservative voice Shelley Wynter. While Target remains on the boycott list, the National Baptist Convention is in the hot seat after cashing a $300,000 check from the retailer. Now, some faith leaders say the move sells out Black values for corporate dollars. And we'll have a recap of the Virginia Democrats' Commonwealth Gala. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.24.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ceasefire Fails, SCOTUS OKs Unjust Deportations, Rep. Green Impeachment Bid, Crockett Rips Oversight Missiles target U.S. bases, including the largest one in the Middle East. We've got the latest on the fallout and what it means for our troops. Trump won about 16–20% of the Black vote overall in 2024... So, where are those Black Republicans now? We are discussing Trump's Anti-black Agenda with Conservative voice Shelley Wynter. While Target remains on the boycott list, the National Baptist Convention is in the hot seat after cashing a $300,000 check from the retailer. Now, some faith leaders say the move sells out Black values for corporate dollars. And we'll have a recap of the Virginia Democrats' Commonwealth Gala. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Virginia Democrats went to the polls for primaries, choosing state Senator Ghazala Hashmi as their candidate for Lieutenant Governor this fall. Sen. Hashmi joined the show to discuss her primary win, what it means for Northern Virginia residents, and how she will approach November's general election, where she will face Republican radio talk show host John Reid.Virginia voters selected Jay Jones as the Democratic nominee for Attorney General; he'll go up against incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in November. WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel got behind the mic to break down the results. Plus, she set the stage for the widely-anticipated governor's race in the fall. Margaret also previewed the Democratic firehouse primary set for later this month to fill Virginia's 11th Congressional District seat after the death of longtime Congressman Gerry Connolly.The D.C. Council is deep into budget hearings, with hundreds of residents coming out to express their views on proposed cuts, the deal to build a new football stadium, and a pitch to repeal the tipped minimum wage increase. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen joined Kojo and Tom to discuss his priorities in a tight budget year. Plus, Allen weighs in on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's push for stricter youth curfew laws.The bill calls for an 11 p.m. citywide summer curfew for 17-year-olds or younger. Currently, the curfew starts at midnight and applies to those 16 or younger. The proposal also would allow D.C. police to create special zones where the curfew could be set as early as 7 p.m. for 15 consecutive days. However, Councilmember Allen questioned the strategy."Are we pulling away MPD resources to go enforce a curfew that we need them in other places,?" he asked.Allen also said a tougher curfew shouldn't be passed as emergency legislation and without public hearings. The Council is expected to consider it early next month.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, New Jersey governor candidate and former Navy lieutenant Mikie Sherrill, critiqued Trump's military deployments to US cities.Then, on the rest of the menu, first the states cut civics classes, now the Mississippi education board has axed the US history test for high schoolers to graduate; Virginia Democrats have a big fundraising advantage in the race for governor this year; and, he didn't complain about it on Columbus Day, but Trump had to rail about federal holidays on Juneteenth.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Romania's new president nominated a center-right former mayor as prime minister; and, Europe and Iran will try diplomacy as Trump weighs nuking cofeve in two weeks.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Virginians started voting early in the June 2025 primaries in early May. And with about three weeks left, Democrats are on track to smash their primary early voting record. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond. 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has again vetoed legislation Virginia Democrats say will protect abortion access from future U.S. Supreme Court action. Republicans feared it would open up doctors to legal liability, but the bill's authors disagree. Brad Kutner has more.

The Trump administration revokes the visas of two international UVa alumni, among around three dozen statewide… Recent federal policy changes could affect the management of our local national forests… Virginia Democrats, leaning into attacks on Elon Musk, outraise Republicans by millions, and Jeff Schapiro has analysis….

US President Donald Trump unveiled a new tariff policy on Wednesday afternoon to impose new tariffs on nearly all US trading partners, including a 34 percent levy on China.美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于当地时间周三下午宣布实施新的关税政策，将对包括中国在内的几乎所有美国贸易伙伴加征新关税，其中对中国商品将征收34%的关税。Trump, speaking from the White House Rose Garden, announced an "economic emergency", introducing a 10 percent "baseline" tariff on imported goods and additional punitive tariffs targeting around 60 countries with what he called "unfair trade practices".在白宫玫瑰园发表讲话时，特朗普宣布美国进入"经济紧急状态"，提出对进口商品征收10%的"基准"关税，并对约60个存在所谓"不公平贸易行为"的国家加征惩罚性关税。Trump said the tariff on all countries, except Canada and Mexico, will take effect on Saturday. He also announced that there would be "individualized" tariffs for countries that have the largest trade deficits with the United States, which would go into effect on April 9.特朗普表示，除加拿大和墨西哥外，针对所有国家的关税将于本周六生效。他还宣布，对美存在最大贸易逆差的国家将实施"差别化"关税政策，该措施将于4月9日生效。"For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike," Trump said, claiming that the tariffs were designed to boost domestic manufacturing."数十年来，我们的国家被远近邻邦、盟友与对手共同掠夺、劫掠、压榨和剥削。"特朗普声称，这些关税政策旨在重振美国制造业。During his remarks, Trump displayed a chart detailing various US trading partners, highlighting what he claimed were the tariffs those countries imposed on the United States. He then proposed that the US would apply reciprocal tariffs at half the rate charged by each nation, including China's alleged 67 percent effective tariff rate when factoring in "currency manipulation and trade barriers".在演讲过程中，特朗普展示了一份详细列举美国各贸易伙伴的图表，重点强调他声称的这些国家对美征收的关税水平。他进而提出，美国将按各国现行税率的一半征收对等关税，其中包括在考虑"货币操纵和贸易壁垒"因素后，中国据称实施的67%实际有效关税。China, a central focus, was on the top of the chart, followed by the European Union.作为核心关注对象的中国在图表中位列首位，欧盟紧随其后。"[On China], we're going to be charging a discounted reciprocal tariff of 34 percent,"said Trump. Before today's announcement, Trump had already imposed 10 percent tariffs on Chinese goods in two separate rounds, one in February and another in March.美国总统特朗普说："针对中国，我们将征收34%的折扣对等关税。"在今天的宣布之前，特朗普已经对两轮中国商品征收10%的关税，一轮是在2月，另一轮是在3月。Later, White House documents detailed specific rates: China faces a 54 percent total tariff, with a new 34 percent added to the existing 20 percent, as confirmed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Other rates include the EU at 20 percent, Vietnam at 46 percent, Japan at 24 percent, Korea at 25 percent, India at 26 percent, Cambodia at 49 percent.白宫文件显示，中国商品实际总关税将达54%，即在现有20%基础上新增34%。财政部长斯科特·贝森特确认了这一叠加机制。 此次加征关税前，特朗普政府已在今年2月和3月分两批对中国商品加征10%关税。根据最新清单，其他主要经济体税率分别为：欧盟20%、越南46%、日本24%、韩国25%、印度26%、柬埔寨49%。Trump said that the tariffs would address years of "unfair" trade practices, during which he claimed other countries had been exploiting the US.特朗普声称，这些关税将纠正多年来的"不公平"贸易行为，制止他国"剥削"美国。US stock markets quickly erased earlier gains following Trump's remarks. In after-hours trading, S&P 500 futures dropped by 1.5 percent.在特朗普发表上述讲话后，美国股市迅速回吐早盘涨幅。标普500指数期货在盘后交易中下挫1.5%。Numerous US lawmakers criticized Trump's tariff hike. Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, said that "many of my Republican colleagues in Congress have already expressed concerns about these tariffs". Kaine authored a resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports, which passed the Senate on Wednesday.众多美国议员批评了特朗普的加征关税措施。弗吉尼亚州民主党参议员蒂姆·凯恩透露，“我在国会的许多共和党同事已经表达了对这些关税的担忧”。凯恩撰写了一项决议，阻止特朗普对加拿大进口商品加征关税，该决议于周三在参议院获得通过。"His [Trump's] half-baked trade war will only raise prices for consumers," said Senator Peter Welch, a Vermont Democrat.佛蒙特州民主党籍参议员彼得·韦尔奇直言："这场（特朗普）草率发动的贸易战只会推高消费者物价。"Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, said: "If these tariffs go into effect, it will be so harmful. And as price hikes always do, they will hurt those the most who can afford them the least."缅因州共和党籍参议员苏珊·柯林斯警告称："这些关税一旦实施将造成严重损害。正如物价上涨的惯常效应，承受能力最脆弱的群体必将首当其冲。"Speaking shortly after Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the reciprocal tariffs announced by the US President will "fundamentally change the international trading system". He also said Canada would fight American tariffs with countermeasures, although his country and Mexico were not on the list of new tariffs.Trump described the exclusion as an effort to stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling.在特朗普宣布政策后，加拿大总理马克·卡尼随即表示，美国总统推行的对等关税政策将"从根本上改变国际贸易体系"。尽管加墨两国未被列入新关税清单，但卡尼强调加拿大将采取反制措施。特朗普将这一排斥行动描述为遏制非法移民和毒品走私的努力。Hours before Trump's announcement, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations (UN), told China Daily at Wednesday's noon briefing that the UN has "expressed concern about what we've seen", which is "a rise in economic protectionism" and is concerned "about the impact it could have on the global economy".在特朗普正式宣布前数小时，联合国秘书长发言人斯特凡·杜加里克于周三午间例行记者会上回应《中国日报》提问时表示，联合国已对当前"经济保护主义抬头态势表示关切"，并担忧此举"可能对全球经济产生冲击"。Dujarric told the press conference at the UN headquarters in New York last week that the UN consistently encourages member states to settle trade disputes through constructive dialogue or established mechanisms.杜加里克上周在纽约联合国总部记者会上重申，联合国始终倡导会员国通过建设性对话或既有机制解决贸易争端。"I think we've spoken about the issue of tariffs and our position remains the same. We live in a very much global interlinked economy. It is important that member states resolve their trade issues through constructive engagement or through existing architecture, whether it's within the UN or not. And we've seen other countries put up tariffs. These are things that can have very severe impacts on the global economy," he said.“我想我们已经谈到了关税问题，我们的立场仍然不变。我们生活在一个深度互联的全球经济体系当中。各成员国无论通过联合国框架内外的建设性接触或现有机制解决贸易争端都至关重要。我们也看到其他国家提高了关税。这些因素都会对全球经济产生非常严重的影响，"杜加里克说。Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, said on Tuesday that Europe has a plan to retaliate if Trump imposes widespread tariffs. "Europe did not start this confrontation," she said to EU lawmakers.欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱恩周二表态，若特朗普实施全面关税，欧盟已制定反制预案。她对欧盟立法者说：“欧洲并没有挑起这场对抗”。"There's only one conclusion: Trump is convinced that he's smarter than the many economists and business leaders who have urged him not to raise tariffs and risk a trade war," Anthony Moretti, an associate professor in the Communication and Organizational Leadership Department at Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania, told the China Daily.宾夕法尼亚州罗伯特莫里斯大学传播与组织领导系副教授安东尼·莫雷蒂向《中国日报》分析指出："唯一合理的解释是，特朗普坚信自己比众多经济学家和商界领袖更高明——这些人士反复警告加征关税将引发贸易战风险。""A trade war would harm Americans and people from all over the world, and it will damage bilateral relations," he said.莫雷蒂说："贸易战不仅将伤害美国民众和世界各国人民，更会严重损害双边关系。"Trump signed another executive order effective May 2 to remove tariff exemptions for Chinese imports valued at $800 or less and intends to apply the same measure to other countries once the federal government confirms it has the necessary staffing and resources in place. The "de minimis" exemption was helpful to popular e-commerce websites Temu and Shein.特朗普签署的另一项行政令于5月2日生效，取消了对价值800美元或以下的中国进口商品的关税豁免，并打算在联邦政府确认必要的人员和资源到位后，对其他国家实施同样的措施。这项“最低限度”豁免曾对热门电商平台Temu和Shein有所帮助。Moretti said that Trump "slammed" China twice on Wednesday. "The 34 percent tariffs will likely draw the bigger headlines, and any response from China will only magnify what he said. But the president also eliminated the‘de minimis' rule that eliminated tariffs on imported items of less than $800," he said. "In effect, what the president has decided is that everything entering the US from China must include a tariff. ""特朗普周三实际上对中国实施了双重打击。"莫雷蒂解读道，"34%的特别关税固然占据新闻头条，中方任何反制措施都将放大其政策效应。但更隐蔽的杀招在于废止800美元以下商品免税规则——这意味着总统实质上决定，所有中国输美商品都必须缴纳关税。"And that means higher prices whether the item is inexpensive or costly. Poorer Americans will especially feel the pain of higher prices because they have fewer dollars to spend," Moretti added."无论商品价格高低，最终都将推升终端售价。对经济拮据的美国低收入群体而言，这种物价上涨带来的痛感将尤为强烈。"莫雷蒂补充道。impose new tariffs征收关税the largest trade deficits最大贸易逆差reciprocal tariffs对等关税hikev.上涨；上升economic protectionism经济保护主义tariff exemptions关税豁免

Virginia Democrats predict dire consequences if Republicans in Washington cut funds to entitlement programs like Medicaid, social security and SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Brad Kutner spoke with some of those potentially impacted and has this report. 

Elected leaders across the region are grappling with the economic fallout of the White House's continued push to shrink the federal government. Some economists fear it could send the D.C.-area into a recession. Clark Mercer, who leads the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, got behind the mic to break down the economic impact a shrinking federal workforce could have the region.687,000 people living in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia work for the federal government, according to COG. Mercer compared the D.C. area to other company towns. "We are more reliant in this region on the federal government than Detroit is on the auto industry, or Houston is on oil and gas... by a long shot," he said.He says the D-C region's reputation as recession-proof is now being tested, and we could see unemployment rates higher than at the height of the pandemiPlus, he explained what a shrinking federal workforce means for local government budgets, housing, and public transportation.Virginia Democratic Party Chair Susan Swecker announced recently she was stepping down. Her decade-long tenure heading up the Virginia Democrats has seen plenty of ups and downs, including flipping a Northern Virginia Congressional seat, Republican Glenn Youngkin's gubernatorial win in 2021, and a blue wave in 2023. She joined Kojo and Tom to share what she's learned over her ten years at the helm, and what advice she has for Democrats nationwide. They also discussed the upcoming governor and House of Delegates races.Swecker predicted that Virginia Republicans will suffer this year at the ballot box due to their support of President Donald Trump's federal job cuts"I don't want anybody to be hurt. This is gut-wrenching. But do I think they're gonna pay a price, Republicans, at the polls for what they're doing and standing lock, stock and barrel behind Donald Trump? Yes, I do," she said.Swecker also talked about the future of federal workers and what's next for the Virginia Democratic party.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon consider a handful of bills aimed at transforming electricity generation. Michael Pope reports.

Back in 2008 when the country entered a recession, states like Virginia took austerity measures to help balance their books. But some of those cost-saving measures live on today, even as the Commonwealth collects billions in surplus funds. Brad Kutner has more on the bipartisan effort to see the school support staff cap removed. 

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Democratic majorities in Virginia's House and Senate released their budget proposals for the 2025 legislative session Sunday. Brad Kutner has some of the highlights. 

A leaked copy of a buyout offer to federal workers shows they have a choice: leave by the end of the week with months of severance or potentially be fired without benefits later on. Brad Kutner reports on how Virginia lawmakers are responding to the news.

Some of Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed tax cuts hit some speed bumps this week. Michael Pope has this check on their status.

Friday, January 24th, 2025Today, the Trump Administration is running up against the bureaucracy they're trying to dismantle; a federal judge has blocked Trump's birthright citizenship nonsense; Virginia Dems advance reproductive, voting and marriage rights amendments; more than 50 Reddit communities are banning links to Musk's Twitter; inauguration ratings were in the toilet this year; DHS has suspended all its advisory committees as the national health institute pulls all funding for medical research; an aide to Speaker Johnson advises him against subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson for fear it will expose sexually explicit text messages sent to her by congressmen; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You DeleteMeTo get 20% off of your DeletMe plan, go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS, and enter code DAILYBEANS at checkout.Thank You IQBARIQBAR is offering our podcast listeners an exclusive deal: twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text “dailybeans” to 64000.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressStories:More than 50 Reddit communities ban X links to protest Musk (Kat Tenbarge | NBC News)Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments (Chris Walker | Truthout)TV viewing figures fall for Trump's inauguration | Donald Trump (Alexi Duggins | The Guardian)Aide to House Speaker Johnson advised against subpoena of Jan. 6 witness over concerns about ‘sexual texts' from lawmakers - Jacqueline Alemany, The Washington Post - Anchorage Daily NewsDHS terminates all its advisory committees, ending its investigation into the Chinese-linked telecom hack (Nicole Sganga | CBS News)Judge blocks Trump's ‘blatantly unconstitutional' executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship(Tierney Sneed | CNN Politics)Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating' freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring (MEREDITH WADMAN, JOCELYN KAISER | Science | AAASGood Trouble Today's good trouble comes from an op ed in teen vogue that explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community.ICE Watch Programs Can Protect Immigrants in Your Neighborhood — Here's What to Know | Teen VogueWatch DutyWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App) Cal FireIncidents | CAL FIREFrom The Good NewsWhat Do We Mean By Sex and Gender? (Yale School Of Medicine) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed concerns about illegal drone use across the Commonwealth during his trip to President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate last week. Brad Kutner caught up with a Virginia state senator who has a bill to address the issue. 

Friday, January 10th, 2025Today, Rudy Giuliani will appear in person before Judge Beryl Howell in one of his many contempt hearings; Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito asked Trump for a favor an hour before Trump petitioned the high court to stop his sentencing which so far is scheduled to happen today; Jim Jordan's star witness in the Biden impeachment farce has been sentenced to six years in prison for making it all up; a New York appeals court rules that the Fox Corporation must face Smartmatic's $2.7B defamation lawsuit; Virginia Democrats keep control of the state house following the first elections after Trump won; and Allison and Dana delivers your Good News.Thank You HomeChefFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - JohnFugelsang.comThe John Fugelsang Podcast (Apple)The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tourhttps://sexyliberal.comStories:Trump speaks with Justice Alito amid push to halt criminal sentencing (Katherine Faulders, Jonathan Karl, and Devin Dwyer | ABC News)Alexander Smirnov: Ex-FBI informant behind fake Biden-Ukraine bribery allegations sentenced to 6 years in prison (Marshall Cohen | CNN Politics)Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corp. must face 2020 election defamation lawsuit, appeals court rules (Marshall Cohen | CNN Business)Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump winGood Trouble - Reality WinnerReality Is Us - Petition to Pardon Reality WinnerSomething to dohttps://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justiceChoose “Message to the Attorney General” from the drop down.From The Good NewsOur Dogs - Rocket Dog RescueSend your message to the Department of JusticeThe Deluge | Book by Stephen Markley | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

President-elect Donald Trump has signaled both opposition and support for a federal ban on contraceptives, and Virginia Democrats are saying this puts future access to birth control at risk. Brad Kutner has more on the bipartisan legislative effort to protect access from last year that will return this General Assembly session. 

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict New Year's Day Wednesday, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, former Republican Member of Congress and January 6 Intelligence Committee advisor Denver Riggleman has the receipts Trump wants to hide.Then, on the rest of the menu, the Justice Department accused six major landlords of colluding to keep rents high; a lawsuit alleges racial and gender discrimination led to an Air Force contractor's death; and, Virginia Democrats kept control of the Statehouse in the first elections after Trump's win.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the now pro-Putin Austrian far right has a mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II; and, self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who defeated Maduro in last year's presidential election, said his son-in-law was kidnapped in Caracas.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Plus: The Charlottesville City Council talks trucks, Richmond Public Schools has a new electronic devices policy — and other Central Virginia news.  

Republican candidates may not have won Tuesday's statewide races in Virginia.  But Donald Trump's success at the national level has Virginia Democrats looking for ways to turn the party's luck around in the future, as Brad Kutner reports.

Sweet Briar College will now only accept applications from prospective students who were assigned female at birth… Federal regulators give the North Anna nuclear plant in Louisa County a clean bill of health… Virginia Democrats hope the Harris-Walz proposals on housing will boost the ticket in the election this year….

Democrats in Virginia are hoping the Harris-Walz policy proposals on housing will be a benefit in the election this year. Michael Pope reports.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley was in Richmond Wednesday morning supporting former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. Among the promises made by Trump so far is a vow to let states decide for themselves on the issue of abortion. But, as Brad Kutner found out, not everyone believes the former president. 

Questions about President Joe Biden’s future as a candidate are following other Democrats as they work through their own campaigns across the country. Among them is Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. He spoke with Brad Kutner. 

Shoot us a Text.Thursday is upon us and we're breaking down Lithia Motors' strategic layoffs aimed at saving $150 million annually, Virginia's decision to reverse its adoption of California's strict EV standards, as well as IKEA hiring Roblox workers (you read that right).Show Notes with links:Lithia Motors is targeting $150 million in annual savings through strategic layoffs and other employee cost reductions, primarily focusing on U.S. positions.Senior Director of Finance Jardon Jaramillo described the cuts as "very targeted" rather than a broad reduction as he said "We're not announcing a mass layoff.” "These are changes at the store level," and gave examples including taking action on "underperforming general managers."The layoffs are part of a plan to eliminate $250 million in annual selling, general, and administrative expenses.Additional savings will come from reducing inventory and third-party service provider costs.Changes will include leadership adjustments at the store level, targeting underperforming general managers.They will also be laying off 6 of their 13 communications employeesEfforts are also being made to improve storewide adoption of Lithia's online vehicle shopping platform, Driveway.The 60-day plan, launched in May, aims to impact Lithia's financial results significantly in Q3.Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the state's withdrawal from California's stringent EV standards, citing a lack of legal obligation and insufficient consumer demand.Virginia initially adopted California's EV standards in 2021 under former Gov. Ralph Northam.Governor Youngkin argues that the government shouldn't dictate vehicle choices, advocating for less strict federal emissions rules.Only 9% of vehicles sold in Virginia in 2023 were electric, reflecting weak consumer demand.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation supports the move, stating that California's EV standards may not suit other states due to varying consumer demand.Environmental groups and Virginia Democrats criticized the move as undemocratic and potentially illegal.The Biden administration has granted automakers more time to comply with federal emissions rules, aiming for over half of new-vehicle sales to be electric by the early 2030s."Virginians deserve the freedom to choose which vehicles best fit the needs of their families and businesses," said Youngkin.IKEA is launching a virtual store in Roblox and will pay players £13.15 or €14.80 per hour to work there. The store, dubbed “The Co-Worker,” will offer immersive career experiences.Players can create virtual homes using IKEA furniture and items.A limited number of players can apply for paid virtual career roles, with applications open from June 3 to June 16, 2024.Applicants must be 18 or older and reside in the UK or Ireland.Chosen applicants will complete virtual interviews and receive an hourly IKEA Co-Worker rateHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Charlottesville community comes together to reclaim the former site of a Confederate statue, Virginia Democrats say budget compromise falls short without RGGI and other stories

Virginia first entered the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2020, and it's added over $800 million dollars to state efforts to combat climate change. While Governor Glenn Youngkin has tried to pull the state out of the agreement, Democrats said Tuesday they managed to still achieve some environmental wins despite RGGI cuts. Brad Kutner has […]

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss new data revealing how the Biden campaign is outspending Trump and the GOP in critical swing states and the politics surrounding today's trip by President Biden to Florida to talk about abortion. Then, they talk about today's Democratic primary in Pennsylvania where Representative Summer Lee faces a challenge from Jewish voters over her position on Israel. Also, Virginia Democrats have cleared the primary field for Representative Abigail Spanberger to be their candidate. And the prime minister of Papua New Guinea reacts to President Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals on the island nation during World War II. Next, Carl Cannon talks with GOP pollster David Winston about independent voters in the November election. And winding it up, Tom Bevan is joined by RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende to discuss Senate races in Maryland and Wisconsin.

The Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, who comes from the Republican side of the political spectrum, recently halted the progression of two Democrat-favored legislative proposals. This political move took place on a Thursday, and Governor Youngkin felt the responsibilities of his office to illuminate his reasons behind opposing these two proposed bills that have stirred quite a conversation around the state. There was a significant discussion about one of the bills that proposed the legalizing of cannabis for its retail sales across Virginia. Alongside this was another maximum wage increment bill gearing to gradually increase Virginia's minimum wage limit to $15 by the year 2026. Governor Youngkin remained vigilant regarding the repercussions it could have on Virginians, especially the young ones, and he expressed his concern saying that this bill could potentially endanger their 'health and safety'. This hesitance towards the proposal of the recreational cannabis bill established him as a firm guardian of public wellbeing. In 2021, Virginia became the pioneer among Southern states in decriminalizing marijuana, however, the legislation did not extend to permitting its retail trade, as per the information by the Associated Press. This notable past action positions Virginia as part of the vanguard states in revising previous laws related to marijuana. As per the current regulations in the state, Virginia citizens of 21 years or older are allowed to possess and cultivate limited amounts of marijuana. Additionally, they can also apply for cannabis procurement under the state's medical programs. However, with Governor Youngkin's recent veto, recreational weed sales continue to be off the table. Another piece of legislature met the inevitable fate of being vetoed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. This law had prominent support from the Democrats, and proposed a gradual elevation of the state's current minimum wage level, which is set at $12 per hour. The proposal aimed at an increase to $13.50 by the year 2025 and eventually, to $15 by 2026. Governor Youngkin called attention to how such a move might 'threaten market flexibility and economic competitiveness'. Maintaining a delicate balance between people's livelihood and market economics, the governor's action echoed the importance of economic sustainability in these unpredictable times. Deepening his concerns, Gov. Youngkin relayed apprehensions about the implications of the minimum wage bill on small businesses, especially in Virginia's rural areas. He was considerate of the varied economic scenarios between the metropolitan areas in the northern part of the state and the more rural southern locales. The gulf between economic vibrancy in different parts of the state was a concern driving the Governor's grip over the veto pen. His rationale relayed a sentiment that the conditions of urban areas cannot be universally applied to rural ones, recognizing the economic diversity within the state. It was in the year 2020, when Virginia Democrats sanctioned a hike in the minimum wage, setting it at a level of $12 per hour. This democratic action endorsed the possibility of subsequent increments in the future, contingent on the state assembly's approval. As the legislation stands, to revisit and adjust the minimum wage upward, the approval of the state's Assembly potential increases would be required in the future. While some champion for wage inflation, this procedural necessity ensures a layer of checks-and-balances in governing the state's wage norms. Presently, Virginia prides itself in its relatively higher minimum wage benchmark compared to more than half of the country. This fact reveals the state's proactive endeavors in ensuring its working citizens' welfare while maintaining delicate economic balance. In reconsidering both bills, Virginia's Governor, Glenn Youngkin, has expressed his stance towards placing the health, safety, and economic wellbeing of Virginians at the forefront. This approach reflects a deep regard for the various potential impacts of legislation on citizens and the state's general economy. These recent rejections underline that any law that could perturb the existing balance between enterprise competitiveness, economic stability, public health, and citizen welfare needs to be rigorously scrutinized. Sitting at the helm of state governance, Governor Youngkin's decisions represent both caution and due care. Although the political climate remains charged with different perspectives on these issues, the broader narrative revolves around creating prosperous societal conditions. The story of these vetoed bills in Virginia is just a chapter in the ongoing discourse on balancing public welfare and economic viability. Real News Now Website Connect with Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/realnewsnow Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.com #realnewsnow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Candi and Victoria tackle opposing talking points from national candidates on both sides of the aisle. Plus, hear the inside scoop on the Virginia Democrat attempts to hold the Governor's stadium hostage.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. MATT ROSENDALE - R-Montana - discussed the upcoming State of the Union. Virginia Democrat celebrates blocking Youngkin's sports arena plans with grave meme WASHINGTON POST: Va. lawmakers to remove arena from budget, blocking Youngkin's best shot for it Georgia lawmaker blasts MSNBC hosts for mocking voter concerns about immigration after Laken Riley's death WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHUCK SMITH - running for U.S. Senate in Virginia WEBSITE: https://chucksmithva.com/ White House dodges Biden-Trump debate questions, Trump responds Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 7, 2024 /  6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia Citizen Defense League president Philip Van Cleave joins Cam with an update on the wave of gun control bills still advancing in the legislature after a key deadline on Tuesday, including semi-auto bans, "gun-free zones", and more.

Virginia Democrats are aiming to tighten the rules around how the state changes its voter rolls; Richmond's new auditor says he's started reviewing how many restaurants may be behind on meals tax payments; The Virginia Senate unanimously advanced a bill yesterday to remove Richmond from the list of casino-eligible cities.

Next Monday gun owners will be flocking to Richmond for the Virginia Citizens Defense League's Lobby Day and Rally. VCDL head Phillip Van Cleave tells Cam there are a lot of reasons for Second Amendment advocates to show up, starting with the onslaught of bills targeting lawful gun owners that have been introduced in recent days.

The Washington Roundtable: In this past week's off-cycle elections, Ohioans voted to enshrine the right to abortion access in their state constitution; Virginia Democrats took full control of their General Assembly blue; and deep-red Kentucky reëlected Democratic Governor Andy Beshear. Abortion is “an incredibly powerful issue that has the possibility to realign the parties,” the New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer says, and could make a big difference in 2024. Democrats who have made reproductive rights a part of their platform have secured victories in local and statewide elections since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year. Yet a new poll, out this week, shows President Biden trailing Donald Trump in five of six key battleground states—all of which Biden won in 2020. The New Yorker staff writers Evan Osnos and Susan B. Glasser join Mayer to weigh in on the role that abortion might play in the politics of 2024 as well as the current disconnect between the facts and public mood on the economy, Trump's civil trial, and the presumed Biden-Trump rematch in 2024.

11.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Files 2024 Paperwork, Tuberville Blocking Military Appointments, Eric LaSalle's Book Vice President Kamala Harris files the paperwork putting President Joe Biden on South Carolina's 2024 presidential ballot leading off the Democratic presidential primary. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block blocks hundreds of military nominees over the Department of Defense's abortion policy. Virginia Democrats take control of both the Senate and the House of Delegates. Del. Don Scott, Virginia's first Black Speaker of the House, will be in the studio.  Actor Eric LaSalle will join us to discuss his new book, "The Laws of Annihilation." And we'll talk to the sculptor who created the larger-than-life statue of Johnson Publishing Company founder John H. Johnson in his Arkansas hometown.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Michael Loftus and Glenn Beck's chief writer and researcher, Jason Buttrill, join the show to discuss last night's election results from across the country that left the GOP in shambles. Virginia Democrats swept the state legislature, and Kentucky's gubernatorial race went to the Democrat. Across the country, abortion dominated the elections with Ohio enshrining abortion into its state constitution. The House Oversight Committee led by Congressman James Comer subpoenaed Hunter Biden, James Biden, and their business associate, Rob Walker, for testimony before the panel as part of its investigation into the Biden family's business dealings. Last night, the House voted to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the Jewish state. Twenty-two Democrats voted with Republicans to censure Tlaib. Eight of those Democrats are Jewish. Congressman Thomas Massie attempted last night to protect Americans from a bill that would add a "kill switch" that would stop drivers who were "impaired" to all cars made after 2026. Today's Sponsors: Right now, you can save $200 on an EdenPure OxiLeaf II Thunderstorm 3-pack for whole-home protection. You get three units for under $200. Put one in your basement, bedroom, family room, kitchen, or anywhere you need clean, fresh air. Go to http://edenpuredeals.com You can get a FREE report with all the details on how the Bank On Yourself strategy adds guarantees, predictability, and control to your financial plan. Just go to http://www.bankonyourself.com/matters Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made sheets! Go to http://www.TryMiracle.com/NEWS and use code NEWS to claim your FREE THREE-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another busy week for the Biden Administration, as Israel's war against Hamas continues, with Israeli forces pushing deeper into Gaza. FOX News Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern discusses the Biden Administration's messaging on the war and its efforts to send aid into the Gaza Strip. Jared also touches upon renewed concerns by mayors across the United States about the ongoing crisis at the Southern Border, and the President's trip to Lewiston, Maine to meet with survivors of the recent mass shooting in the state.    Tuesday is Election Day, and the Kentucky gubernatorial race remains close, as incumbent Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron are polling at 47%, according to Emerson College Polling. While the Bluegrass state may decide to keep its Democratic Governor, Virginia Democrats are using Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed 15-week abortion ban to urge voters to reject GOP votes in the State House and Senate races. The Senate and Governors Editor for the Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor, explains why Governor Beshear remains popular and why the issue of abortion highlights bigger issues heading into 2024.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second degree murder for the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died days after he was violently arrested on Jan. 7th.  Footage of the incident is set to be released Friday night — and lawyers for Nichols' family, who have seen the video, compared it to the infamous police beating of Rodney King in 1991.And in headlines: Israeli forces killed 9 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank, the College Board said it will revise its pilot AP course on African American Studies, and Virginia Democrats defeated three Republican attempts to restrict abortion in the state.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whataday/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday 

In this episode, I address the most important Election Day takeaways.  News Picks: Ron DeSantis absolutely destroys Charlie Crist.  Brian Kemp soundly defeats Stacey Abrams. JD Vance steamrolls Tim Ryan. Stacey Abrams and Beto burned millions on massive Election Day losses.  A Virginia Democrat who ran on the January 6th message, looks like she's going to lose. A big win for a southern border district for Monica De la Cruz. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pulls off a big win.  Michigan is called for Whitmer. How the Democrats lost America. Copyright Bongino Inc All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan gubernatorial race tightens, more controversy about the Covid vaccine, and a Virginia Democrat says she'll introduce a law that criminalizes parents who don't support their child's gender transition. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.