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Thousands of protesters in Virginia join the national “Hands Off” rallies... Virginia Republicans confirm that Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears will be the party's nominee for governor... Brian Noyes, our April Books & Brews author, joins us to talk about his bakery dreams and his writing....

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down deep divisions among Democrats over the spending bill, the Virginia GOP's steep challenges in this year's elections, and the House Democrats losing two members in just over a week.First, Republicans finally get a chance to watch Democrats openly feud over whether to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer now reluctantly supports the bill, sparking an intense backlash from progressives. Jim also explains how Democrats are struggling to accept their minority status in Congress.Next, they wince at the prospects for Virginia Republicans in this year's elections. They usually don't go well for the party that holds the White House. Virginia is also home to the second most federal employees in the nation, and the DOGE cuts are likely to be unpopular in the DC suburbs. Republicans do have an excellent candidate in Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, but will the headwinds against her be too strong?Finally, they discuss the passing of Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, marking the second House Democrat to die in under two weeks. They note the oddity of Grijalva's X account continuing to post after his death and also examine how these vacancies will impact the House until special elections are held to fill those vacancies.Please visit our great sponsors:Oracle will cut your cloud bill in half—new US customers only, offer ends March 31st! Check eligibility: https://oracle.com/MARTINIThis spring, get up to 50% off select plants plus an extra 15% off your first purchase at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTIN at https://fastgrowingtrees.com/Martini

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

The Commonwealth has numerous green energy goals to meet in the coming years. But local pushback on solar projects has slowed those efforts. Brad Kutner says some legislative efforts to turn the tide of opposition might be coming in the 2025 session. 

Also: A little more about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday's ballots, a reminder for college students who wish to vote on Election Day, a fresh spotlight on the 5th Congressional District debate between John McGuire and Gloria Witt — and a look at the 6th Congressional District race from Democrat Ken Mitchell's camp.  Tomorrow night, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election starting at 7 p.m. You can find our local coverage on VPM PBS, 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck, 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia and online at VPM.org. 

The presidential campaign of Kamala Harris is picking up some Republican support in Virginia. Michael Pope reports that two former members of Virginia's congressional delegation are now endorsing the vice president.

Join Jim and Greg as they get you ready for tonight's presidential debate, discuss how the 2025 Virginia governor's race is already shaping up, and sigh as activists on the left are getting frustrated that pop star Taylor Swift has not yet endorsed Kamala Harris.First, they highlight Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears officially kicking off her run for governor next year. It's a tough state, sorry, commonwealth, for the GOP to win in and a rough primary could make it even tougher. Jim urges Virginia Republicans to avoid an intraparty bloodbath if at all possible. Sears is very clearly running as a continuation of the "common sense conservatism" of popular GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is term limited.Next, they dig into what to expect in tonight's first (and possibly only) presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They consider how Harris will deal with questions about her supposedly changing positions on a wide variety of issues - changes that tack away from her far left views from the 2020 campaign. They also consider which tactics might be employed by both candidates to throw the other one off message and what to expect from the ABC News moderators this evening.Then, they try to shake it off over lefties developing bad blood with Taylor Swift over her failure to publicly endorse Kamala Harris thus far in the campaign. Will Swift fall in line by the end of this cruel summer or will she be an anti-hero for the Democrats all the way to Election Day? Either way, Jim says this is taking the connection between celebrities and politics to a new, unhealthy level, where failure to get politically involved is now demonized. Finally, they offer a short tribute to acting legend James Earl Jones, who died on Monday.Please visit our great sponsors:Lumenhttps://lumen.me/3MLHead to lumen.me/3ML for 15% off your Lumen.

Republicans are ramping up efforts to keep an eye on voting this year. Michael Pope has a preview.

Thursday, August 9th 2024Today, we have more updates on the Harris Walz campaign including an agreed upon debate between Harris and Trump September 10th on ABC; three people have been arrested following racist incident during the Hot August Nights Car Show last weekend in Virginia City, Nevada, that went viral on TikTok; a joint briefing on the Trump immunity issue is due today to Judge Tanya Chutkan; Michigan secretary of state mysteriously loses her twitter verification badge; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Promo Code:For a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life. At https://www.HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Our GuestsAustin WeatherfordNational Republican Engagement Director for the Harris-Walz CampaignTo get involvedText GOP to 30330 or visit tinyurl.com/RepublicansforHarriskamalaharris.comSocials: @RepsforHarris or @KamalaHarris, @KamalaHQ John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tourhttps://sexyliberal.comStoriesCook Political Report shifts Arizona, Georgia, Nevada toward Harris (Fox59)Michigan Secretary of State Loses her Verification Badge After Probe into Musk's PAC (muellershewrote.com)Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more (Reuters)Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential CampaignKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBlueCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBluePTSD: National Center for PTSD (va.gov) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF 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/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Republicans are planning their strategy to reach voters in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders used bold language in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and as Brad Kutner found out, it’s a feeling shared by some Virginia Republicans. 

Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations are down, infighting among Virginia Republicans, and multiple issues at play in the coming election.

Voting has already started for Virginia’s June primaries. But as Michael Pope reports, former President Donald Trump is now weighing in with endorsements.

SPONSOR:Burn the PageLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:Virginia's budget is still a work-in-progress, but a deal was announced late last week--there's likely to be no RGGI, no ERIC, and no tax increases, but pay raises for Virginia teachers and state employees.Police officers in riot gear cracked down on student protestors at the University of Virginia last week, pushing students on the ground and using pepper sprays. More than 2300 have been arrested in protests nationwide so far, and support for Palestinians doesn't seem to be decreasing.What kinds of investments do members of the General Assembly make? The folks at VPAP made a chart--Democrats are likely to invest in Microsoft, Verizon, and Johnson & Johnson, while Republicans tend to be invested in Dominion, Tesla, and Amazon. TRIVIA: Which two presidential elections did Virginia not participate in?At the Watercooler:- Will Trump actually try to contest Virginia, or is his stated plan a head-fake?- The race in the 5th Congressional District between Bob Goode and John McGuire--which type of leader do Virginia Republicans want? Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

Join Jim and Greg as they break down a big day in politics from Super Tuesday to the balance in the U.S. Senate.First, they acknowledge what we all expected - that Donald Trump and Joe Biden would virtually lock up their respective nominations on Tuesday - punctuated by Nikki Haley suspending her campaign Wednesday morning. But they do note that bewildering win by Democrat Jason Palmer in American Samoa & highlight the smugness of the MSNBC panel over Virginia Republicans naming immigration as their top concern. And Jim explains how he would restructure the primary season so that more voters in more states would have a say while the campaign is still competitive.Then they break down the results of the jungle primary in California. They're disgusted that Adam Schiff not only advanced to the general election but will be the heavy favorite. They also note former Dodgers and Padres star Steve Garvey taking the second spot behind Schiff. And hey are very pleased to see far left Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee lose and be out of Congress entirely next year.Finally, they dissect the impact of Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announcing she will not run for re-election this year. While still disagreeing with Sinema on most issues, they see her six years as somewhat of a pleasant surprise for her willingness to defend the legislative filibuster in the Senate. But they also note that a far left Dem is now likely favored to win her seat.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com/martiniStay connected with the Patriot Power Solar Generator 2000X on sale now.

Full episode transcript HERE. It's been a hellacious year in Abortlandia and on this last pod of the year, we are counting down the best, worst, AND the weirdest stories of 2023. Did we say the best ones? Yes, yes we did. Fueled by lethally spiked eggnog, we made our lists and checked them twice, figured out what's naughty and nice, and we're bringing it to you in one big, delicious serving of pod-y pudding!Moji and Lizz are joined by the hilarious FBK News Dumpers, Molly and Dooks, to bring you the crème de la crème AND the crème de la crap of this year's abortion news. Plus, it wouldn't be the end-of-year podcast without our yearly Secret Satan gift exchange! Hilarity ensues when money is no object and you have a white elephant party with gifts found in the bowels of the dark, dark web. Times are heavy, knowledge is power, a new year is coming. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocksMolly Gaebe @MollyGaebeAlyssa Al-Dookhi @TheDookness EPISODE LINKS:WORST NEWS OF 20233. Texas abortion case heard before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit2. Woman's abuse of corpse case heads to grand jury1. The Supreme Court will hear its biggest abortion case since it overruled Roe v. Wade BEST NEWS OF 20233. Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills2. Virginia Republicans embraced a 15-week abortion ban — and then lost1. Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again WEIRDEST NEWS OF 20233. Trump-appointed judge in Southwest Airlines case orders lawyers to undergo 'religious-liberty training' by conservative Christian group2. ‘It's a public health risk': nurse decries infection control at US anti-abortion crisis center1. Food made of aborted fetuses needs clear labels, new TX bill says WHITE ELEPHANT GIFTS:Lizz to Molly: Canyon Ministries: What We Believe Retreat + Golf for Life - Save the Storks Molly to Alyssa: God's Creation Sunglasses, Vintage Pyrex Fetus Bowl, + Smokey Sue Smokes for TwoAlyssa to Moji: Daniel Cameron for Governor Golf Ball Set, Moms for Daniel Cameron Dark Ash Knit Cuff Beanie, Daniel Cameron for Governor White Slim Beverage Cooler, Moms for Daniel Cameron Canvas Tote Bag, Seven Weeks Pro-life Coffee, + Phillip K. Dick's Forgotten Pro-life Short StoryMoji to Lizz: Discovering Personality With Dr. Jordan B. Peterson + Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape From the Democrat Plantation FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said he'd ask for tougher penalties for fentanyl-related drug dealers. It's a tough on crime approach Virginia Republicans have long ran on, but those who deal with the fallout from drug addiction say that's the wrong approach. Brad Kutner has more. 

After three weeks of voting and division among Congressional Republicans during a contentious speakership race, Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House. With President Biden aiming to pass a $105 billion funding package, and a looming government shutdown deadline, how will Speaker Johnson prove he's up to the task? FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how Congressman Johnson secured the Speakership and what his voting record could tell us about his newfound leadership. Virginia Republicans hope to secure legislative control of the state's legislature in the upcoming election. As it stands, Republicans currently hold the power in the state's House, while Democrats control the state Senate. Although Virginia has shifted Red in recent years, Democrats are hoping to rally support by focusing on issues such as Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed abortion ban. Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics Kyle Kondik shares what he's watching out for in the race to control the state government. Later, he explains how Virginia's election can inform results in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After three weeks of voting and division among Congressional Republicans during a contentious speakership race, Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House. With President Biden aiming to pass a $105 billion funding package, and a looming government shutdown deadline, how will Speaker Johnson prove he's up to the task? FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how Congressman Johnson secured the Speakership and what his voting record could tell us about his newfound leadership. Virginia Republicans hope to secure legislative control of the state's legislature in the upcoming election. As it stands, Republicans currently hold the power in the state's House, while Democrats control the state Senate. Although Virginia has shifted Red in recent years, Democrats are hoping to rally support by focusing on issues such as Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed abortion ban. Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics Kyle Kondik shares what he's watching out for in the race to control the state government. Later, he explains how Virginia's election can inform results in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After three weeks of voting and division among Congressional Republicans during a contentious speakership race, Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House. With President Biden aiming to pass a $105 billion funding package, and a looming government shutdown deadline, how will Speaker Johnson prove he's up to the task? FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how Congressman Johnson secured the Speakership and what his voting record could tell us about his newfound leadership. Virginia Republicans hope to secure legislative control of the state's legislature in the upcoming election. As it stands, Republicans currently hold the power in the state's House, while Democrats control the state Senate. Although Virginia has shifted Red in recent years, Democrats are hoping to rally support by focusing on issues such as Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed abortion ban. Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics Kyle Kondik shares what he's watching out for in the race to control the state government. Later, he explains how Virginia's election can inform results in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia's the only southern state to not pass new abortion restrictions since Roe vs Wade was overturned last year. VPM News' Jahd Khalil reports on how it presents Republicans with difficulties in the upcoming elections.  Also: Virginia joins Meta suit claiming social platform harms children's mental health; local Central Virginia news and the latest entry in Curious Commonwealth. It's about Virginia's Freedom of Information Act!

Republicans are leaning into the issue of abortion rights. Michael Pope explains how that's impacting the fall campaigns.

With all 140 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate up for election this November and an unusual amount of turnover due to redistricting and retirements, the Mercury is profiling some of the season's most closely contested races. Are you interested in a particular race? Let us know at info@virginiamercury.com Time will tell whether Virginia Republicans can convince swing voters they're not the abortion-banning fanatics Democrats say they are. But few are trying harder than Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, whose Richmond-area district will be one of the GOP's toughest to defend this fall in the high-stakes battle for control...Article LinkSupport the show

The slew of indictments against former President Donald Trump has demanded a lot of media attention lately. And, as Nick Gilmore reports, new polling from Roanoke College shows those criminal charges are on the minds of Virginia voters. 

Virginia is hoping to become a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, and as Michael Pope reports it’s an issue that’s bringing together Republicans and Democrats.

Voters across Virginia will go to the polls on June 20th for General Assembly and local primaries. But, as Michael Pope reports, only a handful of those contests will be Republican primaries.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joins Kojo and Tom for his Politics Hour debut. Schwalb talks about his approach to public safety and how he's tackling discrimination against people with housing vouchers. Plus, we ask whether or not Schwalb is pursuing a pair of lawsuits against the Washington Commanders, which were first filed by former Attorney General Karl Racine. After a weeks-long manhunt, the onetime chief of staff to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan was killed in an FBI-involved shooting. The details surrounding Roy McGrath's death remain murky, as well as the reason he missed his court date, where he was charged with fraud, theft, and falsifying records. Baltimore Banner enterprise reporter Tim Prudente brings us the story. And next week, Virginia lawmakers head to Richmond to take up Gov. Glenn Youngkin's vetoes and amendments. Sen. George Barker (D-Fairfax) gives us a preview of next week's one-day meeting. Plus: Last we heard, Virginia Republicans and Democrats were split on the state budget. Where do budget negotiations stand now? Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/politicshour Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Henrico County receives a grant to preserve, digitize old records; a House of Delegates bill that would set upper price limits on some prescription drugs faces a dim future in the Senate; a bill would require transgender people who compete in sports to compete only with others who share their biological gender; a bill that would increase mandatory minimum sentences for firearm violations earns strong support from  Virginia Republicans, none among Democrats; our latest edition of Gametime Henrico.Support the show

After a stunning election cycle that saw Republican hopes of a red wave dashed, Michael Pope reports that the party is trying to figure out its future as another election cycle begins.

Virginia Republicans want to back out of a promise by Virginia Democrats who were in power at the time to follow California's lead to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars. It is going to be hot this week so be prepared for possible flex alerts and blackouts. Crime is going up in Hollywood if you haven't noticed.

This week, Ben sits down with former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to discuss his new book, A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times. Secretary Esper explains why he believes the U.S. Navy needs a dramatic overhaul, why the Chinese Communist Party poses the greatest geopolitical threat and some insight into where President Trump and Secretary Esper differed on the best strategy to handle the border crisis. Later, Ben speaks with Captain Hung Cao, who recently won the Republican Primary in Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Captain Cao gives insight into how the Loudon County school district saga has motivated Virginia Republicans. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Bell, former deputy director at the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives at the Department of Education during the Trump administration, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Monday to discuss how some Virginia Republicans are not helping Governor Youngkin's agenda. THE FEDERALIST: NICK BELL: Republicans Thwart Pro-Life, Pro-Woman, Anti-Racist Bills In Virginia's Legislature https://thefederalist.com/2022/03/03/republicans-thwart-pro-life-pro-woman-anti-racist-bills-in-virginias-legislature/ For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @amber_athey and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" podcast is sponsored by Cornerstone First Financial: https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia now has early voting. But lawmakers are divided about how early people should be able to vote. Michael Pope reports.

Republicans in the General Assembly are seeking to undo minimum wage increases put in place by Democrats; The General Assembly is also considering a bill that would allow people to sue bars and restaurants if they serve alcohol to an underage customer who goes on to cause an accident or injury; The City of Richmond is currently accepting applications for real estate tax relief for residents who are older or have a disability; and other local news stories.

Could an alliance of the GOP in both chambers, Conservative Democrats and Governor Glenn Youngkin gut provisions of commercialization and home grow? Our Video: https://youtu.be/PRjZ4XFuaY0 Source: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/new-governor-reenactment-clause-virginia-adult-use-cannabis-law/ Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Virginia/comments/rxofps/republicans_move_to_ban_the_sale_of_marijuana/ Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/Virginia/comments/qlum23/what_can_we_realistically_expect_with_youngkin_as/hj7yr1a/ Source: https://montanafreepress.org/2021/05/07/legal-cannabis-whats-next-and-what-can-you-do-now/ ICYMI - Advice For Visiting DMV Area Medical Marijuana Patients https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XarplkVTF0imhuczC5Sxo?si=bdTi9W-3TCau0y566INmng ICYMI - Can Virginians Hold On To Their Adult Use Program Under Virginia Republicans? https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ny5QZOnELH0yD7V4du3Ae?si=2f7c35b03ae04be0 ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapod Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/icsativapodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn Please support us via PayPal - paypal.me/icsativapodcast If you want to support us via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support My Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/iamcannabissativa My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMtiTbOFE3D39rpLfLglaw? Get Great Quality CBD products from Sequoia Organics: https://www.sequoiaorganics.co/?a_aid=iamcannabissativa My Email: iamcannabissativa@gmail.com Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iamcsativapodcast/ Now Syndicated on Radical Russ Radio: https://streamingv2.shoutcast.com/radicalruss-radio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

On the campaign trail, Republicans promised tax cuts. Now that lawmakers are about to convene in Richmond for the next General Assembly session, they’ll need to figure out how to make it happen. Michael Pope reports.

Listen to our archived episodes: RadioPublic|LibSyn|YouTube Support the show: Patreon|PayPal: 1x or monthly|Square Cash * David Waldman and Joan McCarter, the Tuesday miracle that just keeps giving, for about two hours: Lauren Boebert, the Louie Gohmert of Steve Kings, was honing her standup over Thanksgiving and told the one about how Muslims are terrorists, with the punchline of Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar. Lauren did read her room perfectly, but unfortunately wasn't aware of how cellphones can record stuff. Boebert quickly called Omar to demand an apology. As expected, the GQP was totally fine with South Carolina's Nancy Mace's vaccine doubletalk endangering Americans, but the moment Nancy implied xenophobic racism might be better whispered rather than shouted there was hell to pay. Marjorie Traitor Greene pointed out that Mace was trash that should hang with her fellow Muslims.  In turn, Mace pointed out that Green was an illiterate possum-faced cross-burning hick, or some words to that effect... Hey now! Are all these harsh words between fellow conservatives beyond the pale? And why isn't saying beyond the pale “beyond the pale”? After all, Russian Jews hesitated to go beyond the pale, lest they encounter a relative impaled on a pole by some zealous build-the-wall type... But I digress. We were talking about the civility of conservatives. Virginia Republicans slipped Glenn Youngkin into his seat by saying the quiet parts quietly, but then just couldn't hold their pétarade back. Now, the Virginia PTA finds it needs to slap down the local PTAs. Remember Donald Trump? He was trying to overthrow the government then, and he's trying to overthrow it now. Just ask Mark Meadows. Now Democrats, they have their act together. Especially Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. They might even have a few acts going on behind the scenes we don't know about. Senate Democrats have a huge job and little time to do it. Mitch McConnell's job is to use up that time. Broadband infrastructure will cost more and do less if the FCC needs to rely on providers for assistance.

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Last week, it looked like Virginia Republicans won enough seats to take back a majority in the House of Delegates. But a pair of Hampton Roads races are close enough to trigger recounts. The results could decide the balance of power for the next two years.

Seth takes a closer look at beltway insiders ludicrously blaming progressives for Republicans winning big in a closely watched race in Virginia last night.Then, Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli talk about receiving tips on how to whack someone, the success of The Sopranos with a relatively unknown cast and the inspiration behind creating the podcast Talking Sopranos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn Youngkin will be Virginia's first GOP Governor since Bob McDonnell left office in 2014, which means he'll also be the first Republican since then to appoint top state government officials; Attorneys for the nine people who are suing the organizers of the deadly Unite the Right rally brought their first expert to the stand yesterday; Virginia began its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11-years-old; and other local news stories.

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Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson says that he believes the energy on the ground for his party is greater than it was in 2009, the last time Virginia Republicans won a statewide race. Joe Biden won by 10-points in Virginia last year. “I do believe that we are going to have a clean sweep,” Anderson said in an interview Monday. “It feels very similar to 2009 and it was in 2009 that I was elected to the House of Delegates along with a substantially large freshman class. That was year one of the Obama presidency — Republicans were fired up and turned out.” The comparison is noteworthy due to Virginia's historical nature of electing a governor that is from the party that is opposite of the one in control of the White House. Terry McAuliffe broke that trend when he narrowly defeated Ken Cuccinelli in 2013 to earn his first term as governor. McAuliffe is now seeking to do the same thing eight years later. His Republican opponent, Glenn Youngkin, is trying to unite his party as one against McAuliffe and Democratic control in the General Assembly. Polling is showing a tight race this year and Republicans say they are seeing a swell of enthusiasm on the ground. “I am seeing this tremendous enthusiasm,” Anderson said noting that he has watched since the early summer as the crowd size, enthusiasm, energy, and engagement have grown to be “literally off the charts.”But a ten-point deficit from one year ago is quite the hill to climb for Republicans to win this November. “I am a state party chairman so I am not going to say it doesn't worry me - it is something to be considered and factored,” Anderson said about the climb. “What we can do is focus on the future. I am not too fixated on last year.” 

There is finally a resolution to the debt limit crisis. Brian interviews Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe about his upcoming election and a failed stunt that Virginia Republicans tried to pull to get him kicked off the ballot. And the co-founder of Run for Something, Amanda Litman, joins to discuss a major update on recruiting young candidates with the help of Snapchat.Want to run? Go to https://runforsomething.net/Donate to the "Don't Be A Mitch" fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dontbeamitchShop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawmakers are getting ready for a special session to determine how to spend more than four billion dollars of federal stimulus money. But as Michael Pope reports, some lawmakers are worried they won’t be able to offer much input.

The gas is flowing again through the Colonial Pipeline, but it could take days before your neighborhood station gets a full supply, and in the meantime Virginia’s anti-price-gouging law is in effect… The former superintendent of the Rockbridge Jail gets more than four years behind bars for misconduct… Virginia Republicans have their three candidates for statewide office, but there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of them before this week….

The gas is flowing again through the Colonial Pipeline, but it could take days before your neighborhood station gets a full supply, and in the meantime Virginia’s anti-price-gouging law is in effect… The former superintendent of the Rockbridge Jail gets more than four years behind bars for misconduct… Virginia Republicans have their three candidates for statewide office, but there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of them before this week….

As a few gas stations in our area see long lines of drivers and run out of fuel, Governor Northam declares a state of emergency after a pipeline shutdown restricts some of the supply… State health officials are waiting for a green light from the CDC before approving COVID vaccines for young teens… Virginia Republicans have selected their nominee for lieutenant governor, and if elected this fall she’d be the first Black woman to win statewide office in Virginia…

LibSyn|YouTube Support the show: Patreon|PayPal: 1x or monthly|Square Cash Spring brings warmth, life, hope, and things really do feel like they are getting better. This weekend, David Waldman discovered that he could get out, relax and have fun, even without a ball washer handy. Everybody wants to be Mayor of New York City. Candidates Shaun Donovan (federal housing secretary) and Ray McGuire (investment banker at Citigroup) were asked the median sales price for a home in Brooklyn and went for the low bid like they were on the Price is Right. Joe Biden has been tidying up the place since he got in and it sure is looking pretty. Rahm Emanuel has the ear of the president, but will have to speak up from his post on the other side of the world. National security wasn’t “sleeping” so much as it was “choked out for a while” during the Trump administration. The CIA was on the job, but when they said to “consider the source” the administration didn’t consider them at all. Republicans might not be good in governing, but they sure are great at circumventing it. Democrats tried out the Congressional Review Act and just loved it. Thanks Newt! Republicans always want immigration stopped before they will consider reforming it.  Budget reconciliation might finally step around that. If any governance ever does occur, Tom Cotton will be the guy to stop it . It will take a lot to dodge him. Relax, Virginia Republicans have a new man to chase the red Chinese away (and to lose to Dem Ralph Northam) by the name of Glenn Youngkin.  Hate him or despise him, Josh Hawley has always been the same his entire life. Elise Stefanik is whatever she needs to be at any moment. Ronny Jackson knew he’d be better off saving Trump’s face over his life. Joan McCarter is happy to have survived her vacation and make it back to KITM. Joan has followed Elise Stefanik’s transformation from RINO to MAGA to whatever. What Joe Biden really needs to worry about is across the street and in the middle of the 19th century.

Virginia Republicans have their candidate for attorney general, but results for governor and lieutenant governor will take longer… Bridgewater College joins others in requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination… This month’s Virtual Books & Brews featured speaker is an EMU professor who explains American polarization….

A special double-feature episode for the upcoming convention for the Virginia Republicans on Saturday, May 8, as well as the debates for Attorney General and Governor amongst the Democrats this week.

On today's Front Page: A Pentagon official warns that China is working behind-the-scenes on an African naval base, Virginia Republicans are set to nominate their gubernatorial candidates, the firing squad is rising in popularity for death row executions, and more.

Virginia Republicans will be gathering for an unassembled convention, and will use ranked-choice voting to pick their gubernatorial nominee from seven candidates.

During the week of May 3, Virginia Republicans will nominate their pick for governor, plus other regional headlines.

After years of campaigning, the Richmond Public Defender’s office could finally get the funding it’s been asking for; Prince William County Delegate Hala Ayala got a boost in her campaign to become the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor yesterday; Virginia Republicans will allow observant Jews and other people with religious obligations to vote absentee in their upcoming nominating convention; and other local news stories.

As more South African variants of the coronavirus are found in Virginia, experts say all the vaccines are effective against them… Virginia Republicans are still wrestling with how to select their nominees for statewide offices this year, and time is running out… We talk with journalist Connor Towne O’Neill about his research into Confederate monuments – he’s our next Books & Brews guest….

Virginia Republicans will hold a drive up convention to select their nominees for statewide races, rather than a primary. If you are a Republican, will that affect your decision (or ability) to vote for the candidate of your liking? We discuss the details of how the convention will work, where it will take place, and who can participate. We also want to know how you're feeling about the direction of your political party following a busy election season. Finally, we hear about a new mobile vaccine clinic that Hampton University has developed to reach the Black community

Jim is back today! Join him and Greg as they welcome FDA approval of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. They also wince as Virginia Republicans announce they will be holding their convention for selecting nominees for governor and other statewide offices in a bunch of Liberty University parking lots. And they have a lot of fun discussing Hillary Clinton's foray into writing fictional thrillers.Please visit our great sponsors:My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com.martiniUse code ‘Martini” to get buy one get one on all 6-piece towel sets and Giza Dream Sheet sets.Earnesthttps://earnest.com/martiniListeners receive a $100 cash bonus when you refinance your student debt at earnest.com/martini. Terms and Conditions apply.

Senator Mark Warner calls for a full investigation into the failure of police and federal officials to protect the U.S. Capitol from Wednesday’s pro-Trump mob… Although Representative Ben Cline has declined to talk with us, Virginia Public Radio managed to get two other Virginia Republicans to talk on the record, defending their votes opposing certification of Joe Biden’s win… We review the week in Virginia politics with Jeff Shapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch….

Senator Mark Warner calls for a full investigation into the failure of police and federal officials to protect the U.S. Capitol from Wednesday’s pro-Trump mob… Although Representative Ben Cline has declined to talk with us, Virginia Public Radio managed to get two other Virginia Republicans to talk on the record, defending their votes opposing certification of Joe Biden’s win… We review the week in Virginia politics with Jeff Shapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch….

All four Republicans in Virginia’s Congressional delegation voted for objections to certifying Joe Biden’s election. Michael Pope spoke to two of them who are defending those votes.

Front-line health care workers at hospitals in the Valley and Charlottesville begin receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine… Meanwhile, the rate of the virus's spread in Virginia is increasing… As Virginia casts its 13 electoral votes for President-Elect Joe Biden, Virginia Republicans try to navigate the transition….

Front-line health care workers at hospitals in the Valley and Charlottesville begin receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine… Meanwhile, the rate of the virus's spread in Virginia is increasing… As Virginia casts its 13 electoral votes for President-Elect Joe Biden, Virginia Republicans try to navigate the transition….

Presidential Electors cast their votes in Richmond and other state capitols Monday, again confirming Joe Biden as President-elect. Meanwhile, Republicans in the Commonwealth are trying to navigate through a difficult period after the election but before the inauguration. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia Republicans will hold a convention rather than a primary next year to determine the party’s candidate for governor. Michael Pope has details.

In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out: The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs. Sign up today!In today’s newsletter:COVID cases are surging across VirginiaVirginia Department of Health prepares to distribute vaccinesVirginia Republicans select a method to nominate statewide candidatesA quick look at wildlife crossingsThe statewide seven-day average for new daily cases of COVID-19 is at 3,005 today. On Saturday, the Virginia Department of Health reported 3,793 new cases, but there was a caveat that that figure included backlogged numbers. No such caveats were in place yesterday and today, with daily counts of 3,880 and 3,817 respectively. The percent positivity has increased to 10.8 percent, up from 7.4 percent on Thanksgiving Day. The seven-day average for new daily cases in the Blue Ridge is now at 67, after a district record was set on Saturday with 106 followed by 102 yesterday and 92 today. Percent positivity is at 4.8 percent. *The Virginia Department of Health announced late Friday that the Commonwealth is slated to receive 480,000 vaccine doses by the end of December. These will consist of shots from both Pfizer and Moderna. “This initial distribution will ensure 480,000 health care personnel (HCP) and long-term care facility (LTCF) residents receive a first dose of the vaccine, beginning the inoculation process for nearly all members of Virginia’s two top-priority groups, if we receive this expected allotment,” reads a press release. The first vaccine to ship is expected to be from Pfizer, which requires ultracold storage down to negative 70 degrees Celsius and the 72,150 doses will be slated for health care workers who directly care for COVID-19 patients. Those in long-term care facilities will be administered shots by teams working with Walgreens and CVS through a federal partnership run by the Centers for Disease Control. “The actual amount of vaccine received in Virginia is a moving target and dependent on when and how quickly vaccination doses are manufactured,” the release continues. “VDH is coordinating future prioritization based on federal guidance.”For more information, visit the VDH’s vaccine page. *Virginia Republicans will choose their nominee for governor and other statewide offices in next year’s election through an unassembled convention, which means the party will entirely control the process rather than use the state’s electoral mechanism. In a close vote, the Republican State Central Committee opted against a primary, in which voters would have gone to the polls or voted early to choose a nominee. The motion was introduced by Michael Ginsberg, a representative from Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, who said that a primary might result in a weak Republican candidate. “I would imagine there will be four to six very strong, very competitive candidates running for Governor next year which means to me I see us heading straight for an iceberg as a party and that iceberg is that we could nominate a candidate that gets 30 to 35 percent of the vote in a primary and that means we’re going to potentially nominate a candidate for whom the Republican party has not voted for,” Ginsberg said. Ginsberg’s motion initially passed on a vote of 39 to 35. One of those in the minority was Tara Carroll, a representative from the 7th District. She said a primary would be a guaranteed event, whereas a traditional convention might need to be postponed due to COVID.“I think that it’s a waste of party financial resources and the candidate’s financial and support resources that are better spent in the General Election,” Carroll said. “Additionally I think that conventions can be a very exclusive process that prohibits those of that we need that to  have our votes in the General Election. Young parents, military, students, due to time, financial and travel constraints.”Due to uncertainty related to COVID-19, Republicans acknowledged they could not hold a convention, but did not want the state of Virginia to administer the elections. Steve Troxell is a representative from the 6th Congressional District. “I like the idea of an unassembled convention because that takes care of the issues of people with small children simply because all they have to do is come through, take care of business, and go away again,” Troxell said. “I’m also concerned about the inability of a lot of registrar’s offices to guarantee that we have a clean election without a lot of spurious or questionable votes coming in.” Two Republicans from the General Assembly have announced their candidacy. They are former Speaker of the House of Delegates Kirk Cox and Senator Amanda Chase, but Chase has announced she will now run as an independent. *One way to ensure and promote biodiversity is to reduce the number of animals that die when they’re struck by vehicles moving at high speed. A recent video of an overpass crossing Interstate-80 in Utah recently went viral, raising awareness of an infrastructure movement that’s taking hold across America. Susan Holmes is the federal policy director of the U.S. Wildlands Network. “Wildlife corridor protection is so effective that 12 states, including Virginia and New Mexico, have already taken strong action to safeguard wildlife corridors and crossings by passing legislation or creating corridor conservation programs,” Holmes said.Earlier this year, the General Assembly passed a bill introduced by Delegate David Bulova (D-Fairfax) to create a Wildlife Corridor Action Plan for the state. This plan is to “identify wildlife corridors, defined as areas connecting fragmented wildlife habitats that are separated by human activities or infrastructure, and recommend wildlife crossing projects intended to promote driver safety and wildlife connectivity.” But where should they go? Dr. Ron Sutherland is the chief scientist at the Wildlands Network and he has this explanation.“A wildlife crossing is a structure that is designed to allow wildlife to safely cross under or over a busy road,” Sutherland said. “One of the best places to put wildlife road crossings is of course where you have a wildlife corridor that gets cut off by a highway.” “As you know, roads are pretty much everywhere and roads are quite skilled at fragmenting wildlife habitat,” said Bridget Donaldson, a scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council at the University of Virginia. She and her colleagues installed a pilot project on Interstate 64 west of Charlottesville that used fencing to direct creatures to an underpass. Her research indicates that the intervention reduced collisions by 90 percent. “These kinds of numbers have been shown time and again with wildlife crossing research, with effectiveness of between 85 percent and as much as 97 percent,” Donaldson said. Donaldson said so far wildlife crossings are rare, but increased efforts to report carcasses has shown better data that can demonstrate their efficacy. “And because of the crash reduction that we saw of over 90 percent, and because of the relatively low cost of the fencing, there’s an estimated savings mostly from vehicle property damage at each of those sites of over $2 million over the lifetime of the fencing,” Donaldson said. Donaldson said thousands of animals now use the crossings, including black bears. Slide taken from the study Enhancing Existing Isolated Underpasses With Fencing to Decrease Wildlife Crashes and Increase Habitat ConnectivityToday in meetings:The Albemarle Architectural Review Board meets at 1 p.m. and will review a new Sheetz at Airport Road, a preliminary site plan for the Albemarle Business Campus, and a new car was near Forest Lakes. Charlottesville City Council meets at 6-30 p.m. and among other things will consider a proposal for a city in western Guatemala to become the next sister city. Check out the Week Ahead newsletter to learn more details.Thank you for reading! To pay for all of this, I have launched a new business called Town Crier Productions in order to make a living as I go about my work researching public policy in our community.  You can help me by making a contribution:Support my research by making a donation through PatreonSign for a subscription to Charlottesville Community Engagement, free or paidPay me through Venmo This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Juli Briskman antagonized Trump at his golf course for three years, but says she’s ready to bury the hatchet now that Joe Biden was elected. Some Trump supporters, with backing from prominent Virginia Republicans, don't accept the results of the vote.

After more than three decades, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic will close its doors for good, another casualty of the pandemic… As lawmakers in Richmond near agreement on a revised state budget, Governor Northam warns he won’t sign it without flexibility to respond to the pandemic crisis in the coming months… Meanwhile, Virginia Republicans threaten legal action against Virginia’s inspector general….

After more than three decades, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic will close its doors for good, another casualty of the pandemic… As lawmakers in Richmond near agreement on a revised state budget, Governor Northam warns he won’t sign it without flexibility to respond to the pandemic crisis in the coming months… Meanwhile, Virginia Republicans threaten legal action against Virginia’s inspector general….

Shenandoah County decides whether to remove confederate names and imagery from its schools… Meanwhile, Virginia Republicans attack the governor over his guidelines for reopening schools in the fall amidst the pandemic… Housing officials say renters are still struggling to recover from the economic devastation caused by the pandemic….

Shenandoah County decides whether to remove confederate names and imagery from its schools… Meanwhile, Virginia Republicans attack the governor over his guidelines for reopening schools in the fall amidst the pandemic… Housing officials say renters are still struggling to recover from the economic devastation caused by the pandemic….

Did you have this one on your bingo card for 2020? The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is canceled… The daily trend of new COVID-19 cases in Virginia ticked up over the weekend… Virginia Republicans struggle to adjust to a changing South….

Did you have this one on your bingo card for 2020? The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is canceled… The daily trend of new COVID-19 cases in Virginia ticked up over the weekend… Virginia Republicans struggle to adjust to a changing South….

The Transition Team Skypes into an emergency session to discuss the impact of Joe Biden's victory in South Carolina and a flood of Virginia endorsements. Hosts: Michael Pope, WVTFWhittney Evans, VPMThomas Bowman, Democratic StrategistRichard Crouse, Republican StrategistThis short "hot-take" discusses the impact of Bloomberg's media spending across the state, and the Biden establishment vs the Bernie Sanders' wing. Thomas reveals he's still an undecided voter. The Transition Team speculates on what the final ballot might look like in Virginia on Super Tuesday, and the chances in the Democratic field.Who do Virginia Republicans want to run against? Listen to this episode of Transition Virginia.@transitionvawww.transitionva.comtransitionvapodcast@gmail.com

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Blue Moon Spirits Fridays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, SharpieGate is the very definition of Fake News.Then, on the rest of the menu, weeks after Virginia Republicans abruptly ended a special legislative session on gun safety, the NRA cut their leader a huge check; a federal judge held a secret hearing after Mike Flynn lobbed wild-eyed claims against the government; and, Defense Secretary Mark Esper suggested European allies pick up the tab for projects on foreign US military bases after Trump diverted funds for his vanity wall.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the Ukraine central bank sounded the alarm over threats to officials, after a car blaze and its former governor was intentionally hit by a car in London; and, Mexico's president says El Chapo's drug wealth should go to Mexico, not to the United States.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“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"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/9/6/1883731/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Blue-Moon-Spirits-Fridays

Guest host Brother Craig interviews Chuck Smith, Eric Eggers, and the representatives of the women's prayer rally; he also discusses President Trump, Virginia Republicans, the First Ammendment, and more!

Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America toast better-than-expected unemployment numbers, the best in 18 years. They also lambaste Virginia Republicans for rolling over and approving the Obamacare Medicaid expansion they claimed to oppose for years. And they dig through more eye-opening posts from Joy Reid's supposedly hacked blog, including her likening of John McCain to the Virginia Tech shooter, endorsing the removal of the Israeli government to Europe, and likening illegal immigration to slave labor for multinationals.

Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America toast better-than-expected unemployment numbers, the best in 18 years.  They also lambaste Virginia Republicans for rolling over and approving the Obamacare Medicaid expansion they claimed to oppose for years.  And they dig through more eye-opening posts from Joy Reid's supposedly hacked blog, including her likening of John McCain to the Virginia Tech shooter, endorsing the removal of the Israeli government to Europe, and likening illegal immigration to slave labor for multinationals.

When the Affordable Care Act was first signed into law, the state of Virginia led the fight against it. Eight years later, Virginia — with state Democrats on the upswing — is on the verge of expanding Medicaid, and more than 300,000 state residents could get covered as a result. First, POLITICO reviews the windy road that led to 32 states saying yes to Medicaid expansion. Then Del. Alfonso Lopez, the whip for Virginia House Democrats, explains what's ahead as he and his colleagues work to finalize a Medicaid expansion deal. (Starts at the 8:20 mark.) We'd appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback — especially on an episode like this one, where we tried something a little different? Email ddiamond@politico.com. Referenced on the podcast: Virginia Republicans said the backlash to Medicaid expansion has been milder than expected: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/republican-medicaid-expanders-in-va-say-backlash-is-milder-than-expected/2018/03/29/dde9e0fc-329d-11e8-94fa-32d48460b955_story.html The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis is arguing the benefits of Medicaid expansion in Virginia: http://thehalfsheet.org/post/172599067503/evidence-shows-medicaid-expansion-is-not-a-budget

In this episode - Why did Virginia Republicans run a Bush campaign in the Trump era? https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/gillespies-virginia-loss-messages-2004-tactics-1996/amp/   Here’s a brief explanation of why Socialism will always fail.  http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/08/free-market-beats-government-planning-every-time/   Did the Democrats, and the Russians, set up the Trump team? https://legalinsurrection.com/2017/11/russian-lawyer-meeting-with-fusion-gps-beforeafter-don-jr-mtg-probably-just-coincidence/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LegalInsurrection+%28Le%C2%B7gal+In%C2%B7sur%C2%B7rec%C2%B7tion%29   Churches are uniquely vulnerable to attack. Please check out this short piece on the topic. https://www.crtv.com/video/churchgoers-are-soft-targets-for-any-evil-doer-with-a-gun-we-have-to-change-that--capitol-hill-brief    

Is there a loyalty gap in Virginia? With both party's primary races proving to be increasingly contentious, testing party loyalty every step of the way, who will Virginia Republicans and Democrats opt to support? Join us as we consider new polling results from Christopher Newport University's Wason Center that's shedding some new light on where Virginia's Political loyalties lie.

*Stimulating political talk* Boehner continues to be an idiot, Senator Bob Corker wants to privatize medicare, Robert Reich explains the fiscal cliff, Virginia Republicans to nominate Todd Akin like moron for Governor, Allen West compares himself to Abe Lincoln, Corporate profits hit record high while workers wages hit record low, World released 2.4 million lbs of carbon pollution per minute, Syria may use chemical weapons on rebels (U.S. poised to respond) Bob Costas talks guns - U.S. flips out, how much do Americans trust congressmen & much more..

I am Peter Serefine and this is the Liberty Minute for Wednesday, day 598 of 15 days to flatten the curve.Virginia Republicans won the race for governor, lieutenant governor, and Attorney General in yesterday's election.  Democrats also lost the majority in the Virginia house.  I see all of this as a message to progressives that says SLOW DOWN.As of this morning, the New Jersey governor race is still too close to call.With only 5 days left until their vaccine mandate take effect, as many as 40% of TSA screeners still have not been vaccinated.  Get ready for even longer lines at airport security.Speaker Pelosi announced a deal on prescription drug pricing as part of the Build Back Better Act negotiations.  No details were released, but it is supposed to cut drug prices.Democrats are signaling that the passage of the now $1.75 trillion bill is close, despite Joe Manchin's criticism and lack of support yesterday.  Keep in mind, between this bill and the infrastructure bill they are still pushing $3 trillion in spending.Listen to Liberty Lighthouse Saturday at 8 pm Eastern Time on Mojo 5-0 radio or anytime at Liberty-Lighthouse.comUntil tomorrow, protect your liberties.  Once they're gone there's no getting them back.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/liberty-minute-and-liberty-lighthouse/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy