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This Day in Legal History: Hiram Rhodes RevelsOn February 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels was sworn in as the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. His election came during the turbulent Reconstruction era that followed the Civil War, a period defined by constitutional change and political uncertainty. Revels represented Mississippi, a former Confederate state that had only recently been readmitted to the Union. In a moment heavy with symbolism, he filled the Senate seat once held by Jefferson Davis, the former president of the Confederacy. The contrast between the two men reflected the profound transformation taking place in American law and government.Revels' swearing-in came after the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, guaranteed equal protection, and protected voting rights regardless of race. His presence in the Senate gave tangible meaning to those constitutional promises. Yet his path to office was not without challenge. Some senators argued that he did not meet the Constitution's nine-year citizenship requirement, claiming that the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford had denied Black Americans citizenship before the Civil War. Supporters countered that the 14th Amendment had settled the question of citizenship, making Revels eligible to serve. The Senate ultimately voted to seat him, affirming the legal force of the Reconstruction Amendments.Revels served only a brief term, but his impact was lasting. His election marked a rare window in American history when federal power was actively used to expand civil and political rights in the South. Although Reconstruction would eventually give way to decades of segregation and disenfranchisement, February 25, 1870 stands as a reminder of a constitutional moment when the nation attempted to redefine equality under the law.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released its first major update to its enforcement manual in eight years, outlining a new vision focused on fairness and transparency. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins described the revisions as overdue and said the agency will now review the manual annually. The updated 115-page guide provides clearer direction on how enforcement investigations will proceed and what options are available to individuals and companies under scrutiny.One key change involves the Wells process, which notifies potential defendants that SEC staff intend to recommend enforcement action. Under the revised policy, recipients of a Wells notice will have four weeks to submit a written response. After filing that response, they may request a meeting with senior leadership in the Division of Enforcement to argue against pursuing charges or to present their perspective on the case.Atkins has previously indicated that reforming the Wells process is a priority, emphasizing the need for accurate and carefully considered enforcement actions. Enforcement Division Director Meg Ryan also noted that a persuasive Wells response can influence whether commissioners ultimately approve a case. The manual further reinstates the ability of settling parties to request waivers from automatic industry bars that can follow enforcement actions. In addition, it introduces clearer guidance on how cooperation may reduce penalties and explains how the SEC may coordinate with criminal authorities. Overall, the agency says the revisions aim to clarify how it enforces federal securities laws and strengthen public confidence in the process.SEC Lays Out New Enforcement Vision In Revised Guidelines - Law360Paramount Skydance has submitted a revised proposal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, as a bidding battle with Netflix continues. The new offer follows the expiration of a seven-day waiver period under WBD's existing merger agreement with Netflix. For Paramount's deal to move forward, WBD's board must first determine that the revised bid qualifies as a “Company Superior Proposal” under the Netflix agreement. After that, a four-business-day match period would need to pass, the Netflix agreement would have to be terminated, and a new definitive agreement would need to be signed with Paramount.While the board reviews the updated proposal, Paramount said it will keep its tender offer in place and continue urging shareholders to reject what it calls the less favorable Netflix transaction. The rivalry between the bidders has spilled into public statements, with Paramount criticizing the structure of the Netflix deal as potentially reducing shareholder value. Netflix has pushed back, accusing Paramount of mischaracterizing regulatory issues and focusing on appearances rather than results.WBD confirmed it received the revised bid but reiterated that its current merger agreement with Netflix remains active and that the board still recommends the Netflix deal. Specific terms of Paramount's updated offer were not disclosed, though it recently added financial safeguards, regulatory commitments, and an offer to cover the breakup fee if WBD exits the Netflix agreement. Netflix's agreement to acquire WBD's studio and streaming operations is valued at about $82.7 billion, while Paramount's competing proposal to purchase the entire company is valued at roughly $108.4 billion.Paramount Revises WBD Offer As Netflix Bid War Goes On - Law360​​A federal judge has temporarily barred prosecutors from freely searching devices seized from a Washington Post reporter during a national security leak investigation. The FBI searched reporter Hannah Natanson's home in January and took electronic devices as part of a probe into the alleged disclosure of government secrets. Natanson, who has reported on President Donald Trump's efforts to dismiss large numbers of federal employees, has not been charged with any crime.U.S. Magistrate Judge William Porter ruled that the government may not conduct an unrestricted review of the seized materials. Instead, he said the court will oversee the examination of the devices to ensure that journalistic protections are respected while still allowing investigators to seek relevant evidence. Porter rejected the Justice Department's request to let prosecutors carry out a broad, unsupervised search.Justice Department attorneys had argued that reviewing the materials was essential to a criminal investigation involving national security concerns. They proposed using a separate FBI “filter team” to screen the data and remove irrelevant content before investigators accessed it. The judge's order reflects an effort to balance press freedom with the government's authority to pursue evidence in sensitive cases.US judge blocks search of Washington Post reporter's devices | ReutersA California woman is set to testify in Los Angeles that her early use of Instagram and YouTube harmed her mental health, in a closely watched trial against Meta and Google. The plaintiff, identified as Kaley G.M., says she began using YouTube at age six and Instagram at nine, and later struggled with depression and body dysmorphia. Her attorneys argue the companies deliberately designed their platforms to attract and retain young users despite being aware of potential psychological risks.The case is part of a broader international push to address the impact of social media on children, with some countries already imposing restrictions. Earlier phases of the trial focused on what the companies knew about the effects of their platforms on young users and how they targeted that demographic. Now the proceedings are turning to Kaley's personal experiences and whether the platforms substantially contributed to her mental health challenges.To succeed, her legal team must prove that the design or operation of the platforms was a significant factor in causing or worsening her condition. Meta has pointed to her history of family instability and alleged abuse as alternative explanations for her struggles. Her lawyer, however, referenced internal company research suggesting that teens facing difficult circumstances were more likely to use Instagram compulsively.The lawsuit also challenges features such as autoplay videos, endless scrolling, “like” buttons, and beauty filters, which the plaintiff claims encouraged prolonged use and distorted self-image. YouTube's defense argues that she did not fully use available safety tools and presented data indicating her recent average viewing time was relatively limited.Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction takes the stand at trial | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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*Disclaimer* This episode contains strong language Chuck Todd tackles three fast-moving stories shaping the political landscape. First, he digs into the escalating Iran crisis, where the Trump administration has deployed two aircraft carriers, hundreds of fighter jets, and a dozen warships to the Middle East — what Todd calls military adventurism without the consent of Congress. With nuclear talks in Geneva producing no breakthrough and Trump advisers saying there's a 90% chance of kinetic action in the coming weeks, Todd warns that history says hot intervention is coming and that the U.S. may have gone too far to back down, while cautioning that any regime change scenario means America would own the outcome — a lesson the country should have learned from its disastrous track record in Iran. From there, he turns to the Texas Senate race, which he calls an all-timer, breaking down the volatile primaries on both sides: Ken Paxton leading despite millions spent by the GOP establishment to take him down, the tight Crockett-Talarico Democratic primary, and the explosive Colbert-CBS controversy — in which CBS lawyers blocked Colbert from airing a Talarico interview over FCC "equal time" threats, only for the resulting firestorm to generate millions more views on YouTube than it ever would have gotten on broadcast, making Jasmine Crockett the quiet loser in the saga. Todd closes with a sharp critique of crypto's financial coercion of the Democratic Party — pointing to Chuck Schumer reportedly urging Senate Democrats to get on crypto's side after the industry spent heavily to defeat Sherrod Brown — and a Potomac sewage dump that underscores how even basic governance has become hostage to political blame games. Then, George Conway — the conservative lawyer turned leading Trump critic, Lincoln Project co-founder, and now Democratic congressional candidate in New York — joins the Chuck Toddcast for an urgent, no-holds-barred conversation about what he sees as an existential crisis for American constitutional government. Conway, who became a Republican in the 1980s as a "legal conservative" grounded in the Constitution, argues that the party he once joined is now unrecognizable, and that young people have been led to believe conservatism and Trumpism are the same thing. He makes an impassioned case that a third impeachment of Trump isn't just politically justified but a constitutional imperative, warning that Trump is psychologically deteriorating while controlling the military and nuclear arsenal, creating a domestic army through ICE, and presiding over what Conway calls the most corrupt government in America's 250-year history. He points to Mitch McConnell's failure to vote for conviction during the second impeachment trial as the hinge point that could have changed everything — and argues that if impeachment doesn't apply to what Trump has done, the mechanism has no meaning. The conversation goes beyond Trump himself into deeper structural questions about how to repair American democracy. Conway endorses the bipartisan constitutional amendment circulating in the House to nullify presidential pardons — citing Trump intermediaries allegedly being paid for sold pardons — but argues that statutory fixes will be more achievable than amendments, and that Congress needs to codify the old "norms" into enforceable law. He argues that that Democrats should fight fire with fire, with Chuck warning it only feeds whataboutism, and makes the case for incrementalism and welcoming converts rather than saying "I told you so" — pointing to figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene as case studies in evolving away from Trump. Throughout, Conway returns to a central theme: that no positive policy agenda is possible until the current constitutional crisis is resolved, and that America simply cannot survive three more years of a government working to serve one man. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. 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Or https://apply.americanfinancing.net/thechucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 GUEST TEASE 03:30 Are we about to go to war with Iran? 04:30 This is military adventurism without consent of congress 05:30 We’ve moved a massive amount of military assets to Middle East 06:45 It’s possible this is all posturing for negotiations 09:00 Does Trump have room to back down, or will it only escalate? 10:00 Will Trump want part of Iran’s oil business in order to back down? 10:30 History says hot military intervention is coming, best not miss 11:30 If we get involved in regime change then we own it 12:30 It feels like we’ve gone too far to back down 14:15 American interventions in Iran have gone terribly in the past 15:00 A democratic Iran would be amazing, but dictating outcomes is hard 15:30 The Texas senate race is becoming an all-timer 17:00 Polls have shown Crockett ahead of Talarico, 17:30 Establishment GOP feels Paxton is unelectable 18:15 Millions have been spent by GOP to beat Paxton, he’s still leading 19:45 Paxton’s numbers have gotten worse in general, not benefiting Cornyn 20:30 Both Talarico & Crockett lead Paxton in recent polls 21:00 Democrats are getting help from GOP softening up their nominee 23:00 What’s the path for Coryn to get to 50% + 1? 24:30 Colbert interview with Talarico yanked by CBS due to FCC threats 25:00 The controversy generated millions more views than it would have 26:30 What the “equal time rule” actually states 27:30 Don’t know if either side, Colbert or CBS is giving the full story 28:30 Jasmine Crockett is the loser here 30:30 The unanswered questions from the Colbert controversy persist 33:00 This controversy has been a massive boon for Talarico 34:45 Chuck Schumer begging senate Dems to get to crypto’s side 35:30 This goes beyond lobbying, this is financial coercion 36:15 Crypto used their money to defeat & make example of Sherrod Brown 38:00 Big money is threatening dissent in politics 40:00 Schumer is saying when opponent has enough money, you must appease 40:45 Trump only wants to point fingers over sewage dump in Potomac 42:00 We can’t deal with disaster only based on politics 43:00 Can we stop the blame game and just fix the problem? 44:00 Lack of local coverage from WaPo has been a glaring issue 53:15 George Conway joins the Chuck ToddCast 54:45 The Republican party is unrecognizable today 55:45 Why George became a Republican in the 80’s 57:15 George was a “legal” conservative based on the Constitution 58:15 Nixon did some not so conservative things because they were popular 59:45 Young people think conservatism & Trumpism are the same thing 1:00:30 The Democratic party is trying to fit a broad coalition under one tent 1:01:15 We can’t have serious policy debates until the current crisis is over 1:02:45 Hating corrupt politicians of all stripes, not just one side 1:03:45 Can’t retire because the last few years have been appalling 1:05:00 The courts aren’t equipped to deal with someone like Trump 1:06:45 Could a third impeachment trial weaken the impeachment process? 1:07:45 Mitch McConnell choked during Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial 1:08:15 If McConnell voted to convict, others would have followed 1:09:15 If we can’t impeach Trump for what he’s done… Then why have impeachment? 1:10:30 Do we want a constitutional government or not? 1:12:15 Impeaching Trump is as constitutional imperative for congress 1:12:45 Trump is deteriorating psychologically and controls military & nukes 1:13:30 Trump is creating his own domestic army with ICE 1:14:15 The Republic, the constitution and rule of law are all on the line 1:15:00 We can’t survive three more years of this 1:16:00 In 250 years, we’ve never seen a government this corrupt 1:17:45 The internet & media only have so much bandwidth, can’t handle Trump 1:19:00 The government is only working to serve one man 1:20:00 If we don’t impeach Trump, we’re throwing out the constitution 1:20:45 Can you convince Hakeem Jeffries to impeach Trump a 3rd team? 1:21:45 Trump & his actions will only get worse in the coming months 1:23:45 American politics has deteriorated due to the weakness of congress 1:24:15 Everything has gone to the courts since congress won’t legislate 1:25:30 Constitutional amendment to nullify pardons introduced in house 1:27:45 Passing amendments is hard, statutory fixes will be easier to pass 1:29:15 Congress gets to set the rules, and has defaulted on responsibility 1:30:00 The old “norms” need to be codified into law 1:31:30 Our backs are against the wall, normal politics don’t apply 1:33:15 Fighting fire with fire feeds into “whataboutism” 1:34:45 Want to go back to an America where the president isn’t a “piece of shit” 1:37:15 Only four people control congress & that’s the problem 1:38:00 What do you say to the voter who supports Trump for policy reasons? 1:39:30 Nobody has done more damage to restriction immigration than Trump 1:40:30 How did the Reagan GOP you joined become Trump acolytes? 1:41:15 Victimhood is clearly the currency of the right 1:43:00 The right’s grievance complex leads them to only oppose the left 1:44:15 The case for incrementalism, democracy is a dialogue 1:45:30 There is a nihilistic animus amongst Trump’s inner circle 1:48:00 Bush has stayed fairly quiet about Trump, should have spoken sooner 1:51:00 The only way to win converts is to welcome them i.e. Marjorie Taylor-Greene 1:52:00 Mike Pence deserves credit for J6, but should have conceded in November 1:53:15 Marjorie Taylor-Greene is a case study in evolving away from Trump 1:55:45 The spirit of democracy requires being to admit you were wrong 1:56:30 Nobody likes to hear “I told you so” - It’s why Trumpism has persisted 1:57:45 What questions do voters ask you that aren’t about Trump? 2:00:30 We can’t do positive things for people until Trump is gone 2:02:30 George Conway makes a persuasive argument for impeachment 2:05:00 History will be kinder if we use the constitution to throw out Trump 2:05:45 Ask Chuck 2:06:00 Why not give Trump accolades in exchange for good policy? 2:08:15 Fresh candidates on the pod restoring a sense of optimism 2:11:00 Did the Inflation Reduction Act include EPA’s ability to regulate air pollution? 2:15:00 Book recommendations for understanding fall of the Ottoman empire? 2:17:30 Which house races are you watching closely and why? 2:19:45 Not as optimistic about passing constitutional amendments 2:22:30 How did the one-term presidents lose if they weren’t politically astute?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd tackles three fast-moving stories shaping the political landscape. First, he digs into the escalating Iran crisis, where the Trump administration has deployed two aircraft carriers, hundreds of fighter jets, and a dozen warships to the Middle East — what Todd calls military adventurism without the consent of Congress. With nuclear talks in Geneva producing no breakthrough and Trump advisers saying there's a 90% chance of kinetic action in the coming weeks, Todd warns that history says hot intervention is coming and that the U.S. may have gone too far to back down, while cautioning that any regime change scenario means America would own the outcome — a lesson the country should have learned from its disastrous track record in Iran. From there, he turns to the Texas Senate race, which he calls an all-timer, breaking down the volatile primaries on both sides: Ken Paxton leading despite millions spent by the GOP establishment to take him down, the tight Crockett-Talarico Democratic primary, and the explosive Colbert-CBS controversy — in which CBS lawyers blocked Colbert from airing a Talarico interview over FCC "equal time" threats, only for the resulting firestorm to generate millions more views on YouTube than it ever would have gotten on broadcast, making Jasmine Crockett the quiet loser in the saga. Todd closes with a sharp critique of crypto's financial coercion of the Democratic Party — pointing to Chuck Schumer reportedly urging Senate Democrats to get on crypto's side after the industry spent heavily to defeat Sherrod Brown — and a Potomac sewage dump that underscores how even basic governance has become hostage to political blame games. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. American Finance Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1081, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://apply.americanfinancing.net/thechucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 2:15 Are we about to go to war with Iran? 3:15 This is military adventurism without consent of congress 4:15 We’ve moved a massive amount of military assets to Middle East 5:30 It’s possible this is all posturing for negotiations 7:45 Does Trump have room to back down, or will it only escalate? 8:45 Will Trump want part of Iran’s oil business in order to back down? 9:15 History says hot military intervention is coming, best not miss 10:15 If we get involved in regime change then we own it 11:15 It feels like we’ve gone too far to back down 13:00 American interventions in Iran have gone terribly in the past 13:45 A democratic Iran would be amazing, but dictating outcomes is hard 14:15 The Texas senate race is becoming an all-timer 15:45 Polls have shown Crockett ahead of Talarico 16:15 Establishment GOP feels Paxton is unelectable 17:00 Millions have been spent by GOP to beat Paxton, he’s still leading 18:30 Paxton’s numbers have gotten worse in general, not benefiting Cornyn 19:15 Both Talarico & Crockett lead Paxton in recent polls 19:45 Democrats are getting help from GOP softening up their nominee 21:45 What’s the path for Coryn to get to 50% + 1? 23:15 Colbert interview with Talarico yanked by CBS due to FCC threats 23:45 The controversy generated millions more views than it would have 25:15 What the “equal time rule” actually states 26:15 Don’t know if either side, Colbert or CBS is giving the full story 27:15 Jasmine Crockett is the loser here 29:15 The unanswered questions from the Colbert controversy persist 31:45 This controversy has been a massive boon for Talarico 33:30 Chuck Schumer begging senate Dems to get to crypto’s side 34:15 This goes beyond lobbying, this is financial coercion 35:00 Crypto used their money to defeat & make example of Sherrod Brown 36:45 Big money is threatening dissent in politics 38:45 Schumer is saying when opponent has enough money, you must appease 39:30 Trump only wants to point fingers over sewage dump in Potomac 40:45 We can’t deal with disaster only based on politics 41:45 Can we stop the blame game and just fix the problem? 42:45 Lack of local coverage from WaPo has been a glaring issue 51:45 George Conway makes a persuasive argument for impeachment 54:15 History will be kinder if we use the constitution to throw out Trump 55:00 Ask Chuck 55:15 Why not give Trump accolades in exchange for good policy? 57:30 Fresh candidates on the pod restoring a sense of optimism 1:00:15 Did the Inflation Reduction Act include EPA’s ability to regulate air pollution? 1:04:15 Book recommendations for understanding fall of the Ottoman empire? 1:06:45 Which house races are you watching closely and why? 1:09:00 Not as optimistic about passing constitutional amendments 1:11:45 How did the one-term presidents lose if they weren’t politically astute?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John welcomes acclaimed sportswriter and bestselling author Sally Jenkins to discuss the twin mega-stories this week where politics, culture, and elite athletics invariably come crashing together: the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics. Jenkins also weighs in on the heedless obliteration of the Washington Post's vaunted sports desk, where Jenkins worked for three decades before joining The Atlantic last year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comZaid is a young center-left journalist (after the young center-right journo we had on last week, Jason Willick). Zaid worked as a reporter for The Intercept and as a reporter-blogger for ThinkProgress, United Republic, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and Alternet. He's now on Substack at “The American Saga” — subscribe!For two clips of our convo — on what the Dems should do on immigration, and whether Ossoff and Buttigieg could be strong contenders for the presidency — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: his parents immigrating from Pakistan; born and raised outside Atlanta in Newt Gingrich country; growing up Muslim in the South; tithing and agape; starting a student magazine at UGA; Mamdani and affordability; higher taxes on the rich; universal childcare; Ossoff and “the Epstein class”; the Dems' denialism over Kamala; identity politics killing the party; how Dems should respond to AI; data centers hiking energy bills; Waymo; Trump's success at closing the border; asylum reform; the left crying wolf over racism; Stephen Miller the wolf; Eric Kaufmann's Whiteshift; pushing left-racism on a racially tolerant public; Jasmine Crockett; Dem leaders cowed by activists; transqueer ideology; Bad Bunny; Israel and the Dems; foreign aid; Tom Massie; Ro Khanna; gerontocracy; Obama's success in red states; rumors of Stacey Abrams being closeted; AOC; Warnock; Newsom's left-wing baggage; the silo of Bluesky; Renee Good; and the indoctrination of kids on gender.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Sally Quinn on the WaPo and silent retreats, Michael Pollan on consciousness, Jeffrey Toobin on the pardon power, Derek Thompson on abundance, Matt Goodwin on the UK political earthquake, Jonah Goldberg on the state of conservatism, Tom Holland on the Christian roots of liberalism, Adrian Wooldridge on “the lost genius of liberalism,” Tiffany Jenkins on privacy, and Kathryn Paige Harden on the genetics of vice. An abundance of riches! And a lot of reading for yours truly! As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.comJust around the same time as the axe fell on Washington Post's global staff, accompanied by much wailing and gnashing of teeth, I got a message from my Rediff.com editor, Nikhil Lakshman, mentioning it was the 30th anniversary of its founding. An interesting contrast indeed: the old Western flagbearer waning, while the Indian pioneer holds on, despite a plethora of competitors and copycats, including many pushing specific agendas.That also made me think of why there was a bloodbath at the Washington Post, where they gutted the foreign desks, sports, books, and some leading podcasts, and laid off a third of its staff. I suspect there are two reasons: one is the increasing insularity of the US, a retreat into Fortress America, and paradoxically a turning away from the rest of the world at the very moment the rest of the world should be looming more prominently in the rear-view mirror.And two, the economics and the technology of the narrative business have turned. On the one hand, print media have been retreating and losing ad revenue for years, and on the other hand, the rise of generativeAI has made it possible to eliminate entire layers of (at least) entry-level journalists, just as it is decimating paralegals, code-jockeys, and apprentice accountants. Only junior doctors seem immune so far, but we shall see how that goes. I must confess that there was a time when I consumed the Western narrative with gusto: reading Time, Newsweek, and so on, and listening to the BBC. In fact, I actually subscribed to the New York Times for years (ok, in my defense I was living in the New York area), and later The Economist for at least a dozen years. I still listen to some podcasts from the latter, but with considerable caution, as I am far more aware of their biases and proclivities.That's where my concern about big-name Western media comes from. They are all somehow associated with the Deep State, that amorphous entity, the hidden puppet-master behind pretty much everything that goes on in foreign and domestic policy. For instance, an outlet that I considered the voice of NATO, turns out to be the voice of Whitehall, Britain's bureaucracy.There has long been a truism that the Washington Post is the mouthpiece of Foggy Bottom, i.e. the US State Department, and the New York Times that of Langley, i.e. the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Noam Chomsky long ago made the insightful observation that they are both in the business of “manufacturing consent”, i.e. narrative-peddling to suit vested interests, specifically the Military-Industrial Complex, which likes, or needs, constant wars.The eclipse of the WaPo is not only a statement about the decreasing influence of the State Department on foreign affairs (in the wake of the decline of the “liberal, rules-based international order”). But it is also because the print media business is no longer lucrative, as the bulk of advertising revenue has now moved online, to the likes of Alphabet, Meta, Amazon et al. Large numbers of smaller US newspapers have closed down over the past few decades.

ICE will be at the World Cup, director says, and left-wing media seems… shocked. Hiring is off to a good start in 2026. A former WaPo staffer doesn’t understand how layoffs work. // Big Local: A judge ordered a Spokane woman accused of sending death threats to a Minneapolis FBI agent to be put in home detention. Tacoma children’s hospital closed its gender clinic. Sea-Tac airport has finally concluded a massive two-year $500 million project. // You Pick the Topic: Protesters in LA gathered around a restaurant because they thought ICE agents were dining there, but they turned out to be TSA agents. Bruce Springsteen released a new Trump protest song.

Mass layoffs at The Washington Post and wholesale changes at CBS News have complicated the landscape of mainstream news in America. Listeners tell us how they've adapted their news habits and where they're getting the news in general.

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GUTHRIE CASE: A person detained for questioning in the Nancy Guthrie case has been released; Google helps recover Nest camera data. CAL THOMAS: Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss the decline of the Washington Post and the news of the day. TRUMP GREENHOUSE PLANS: The Trump administration plans to repeal the Obama-era "endangerment finding" on greenhouse gases. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow 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 Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy begins with David Blough's first press conference as Commanders OC. (21:50) The latest bizarre quote from Maryland coach Buzz Williams. (40:22) Tress Way resigns for a 13th season. (49:51) Len Shapiro joins to talk Sonny Jurgensen and the WaPo cuts. (1:11:17) New Commanders DC Daronte speaks. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

On this episode of Bulture podcast:“Relationship goals” on Amazon Prime, was the movie just bad or very misleading because the usage of Kelly Rowland and Method Man for promotion??Our thoughts and prayers are with Rickea Jackson. It's time to have an honest conversation. Parents should start to warn their daughters not to date football players. The same way we do with dating street dudes!! The NFL is polluted with abusers!-Atlanta Falcons' James Pearce Jr. charged with aggravated battery and stalking of WNBA star and ex girlfriend Rickea Jackson; he allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into her car. Pearce Jr is currently being held in Miami-Dade County on a $20,500 bond as he faces five domestic violence-related felony charges, per court records.-Ex-NFL Star Darron Lee arrested for murder after girlfriend found dead in Tennessee. Former First-Round draft pick held without bond following domestic incident.Nike faces Civil Rights investigation over claims white workers were treated unfairly.Actress Paige Hurd confronts her Power co-stars Michael Rainey Jr. & Gianni Paolo for unfollowing her and never hitting her up after she got engaged to NBA player Royce O'Neal.Don Toliver claims the No. 1 spot on Billboard 200 as “OCTANE” debuts with 162K unitsDJ Akademiks speaks out after previewing an unreleased Drake song before J. Cole's album "The Fall-Off" dropped last night, clarifying that Drake did not tell him to play it.Several fans and celebrities say the energy for this year's Super Bowl feels dry compared to other years.The Seahawks' PR page, along with NFL fans, didn't appreciate Druski's joke about Jaxon Smith-Njigba's name. Druski was announcing JSN as the Offensive Player of the Year.J. Cole announces he's driving across the U.S. to sell 'The Fall-Off' CDs out of the trunk of his old Honda Civic! "Trunk Sale Tour 26"Michelle Obama doc sees 47 million viewership boosts during 'Melania' opening weekend.GloRilla's sister, Scar Face Woods, believes Memphis rapper has obligation to help struggling familyLast night, Trump posted a video to his social media platform that contained a racist clip showing Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys.Jalen Hurts says he'd pick NBA YoungBoy to do the Super Bowl halftime show if it were his choice.BrittanyRenner is now a devoted born again Christian and prays with her new boyfriend at the start of every podcast episode. Renner ends child support case with PJ Washington, citing happiness over money.The Washington Post cut one third of their staff on Wednesday. Laid off WaPo employees urge readers to not cancel subscriptions while demanding better conditions.J. Cole's "Bunce Road Blues" features Future & Tems over production from The Alchemist26-year-old Chicago woman Gabryel Ayres was k**led in the passenger seat yesterday in the viral sh**ting. Her baby was in the backseat and survived with no injuries, the boyfriend survived as well.Channing: “$100 million dollars you can have my soul “Terence Crawford: “Now we know your character. The frantic search for Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, has entered its fifth day. On Wednesday night, Savannah, accompanied by her siblings Annie and Cameron, shared a heartbreaking video in which she provided an update on the case.50 Cent Tucks Diddy jokes into new DoorDash commercial about 'Delivering Quality Beef'.Anthony Davis Traded to Wizards65-year-old man says he was shot in the back of the head after flexing with fake money on social media after someone called him broke. Two-armed intruders dressed up as police broke into his home for the cash then shot him excitation style luckily, he survived.Female truck driver calls out men standing outside for not helping her unload her truck while she was working and dropping off shipments.Odell Beckham Jr. took his entire $750k salary in bitcoin when he signed with the Rams in 2021. Btc was worth $64k, today It's worth $65k.

Is Bad Bunny in trouble with the FCC? Congressman Randy Fine is asking the FCC to look into Bad Bunny's Halftime Show performance over explicit language violations. WAPO refers to Bad Bunny's halftime show as "wholesome" Bad Bunny wiped every post from his Instagram page. Kid Rock tops Bad Bunny on Apple iTunes chart.following the All-American Halftime Show. The 9th Circuit ruled in favor of DHS being able to revoke TPS status of "refugees" in the US. A federal judge blocked Cali's "unmask ICE" law.     Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN 

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In this episode, Chuck Todd reacts to the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, then examines the political shockwaves rippling through Washington after Donald Trump’s controversial and widely condemned post about the Obamas, placing it within the broader context of Trump’s long history of racial controversies and growing unease inside his own coalition. As criticism emerges from Republican lawmakers, conservative legal voices, and even Olympic athletes, Todd explores signs that Trump’s influence may be weakening—fueled by internal party fractures, controversial foreign policy moves, and a leadership circle increasingly insulating him from reality. With a surge of congressional retirements, warning signs from special elections, and historical trends favoring the opposition party, the conversation turns to whether Republicans are heading toward a major electoral setback—and whether worsening controversies, including ongoing fallout from Epstein-related revelations, could further reshape the political landscape before November. Then, former White House Chief of Staff & Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping America’s political and economic future. He discusses why the 2028 election will be about what’s ahead—not what’s behind—and argues that understanding AI, energy, and the changing nature of work is now essential for anyone seeking leadership. Emanuel makes the case that education and vocational training remain the clearest pathway to the middle class, warns about declining reading proficiency, and examines what schools must do to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. He also explores how both parties lost their way on education, why fundamentals matter, and what voters are really demanding from the system. The discussion then turns sharply to politics, power, and the health of American institutions. Emanuel weighs in on Trump-era controversies, Congress’s weakened role, and concerns about election integrity and the post-election environment. He outlines how Democrats can rebuild a winning coalition by welcoming independents and former Republicans, focusing on economic fairness, and preparing for a potential 2026 wave election. The episode closes with a global lens—covering U.S.–Israel dynamics, political polarization, wealth inequality, and whether national service could help reunite a fractured country—framing a central question: if the midterms fail to reset the trajectory, what comes next for American democracy? Finally, Chuck comments on the fallout from the mass layoffs at the Washington Post, hops in the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the history of the Iranian revolution and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:30 Super Bowl reaction 03:15 Bad Bunny’s halftime show was a great tour of Latin culture 04:30 The AI de-aging in the commercials is creepy 06:00 Half of the AI companies advertising likely won’t exist in 3 years 10:00 Fallout from Trump’s racist post about the Obamas 11:00 Trump’s entire history has included accusations of racism 11:45 Trump definitely made the post, Republicans push back on it 13:30 The cracks in the Trump coalition grow deeper by the week 14:30 Trump didn’t have much filter before, losing it as he ages 15:30 Olympic athletes voiced concerns & opposition to administration 16:30 Trump’s inner circle keep him in a “safe space” cocoon 17:30 In six weeks of 2026, Trump has put the GOP on the defensive 19:15 Close Trump allies in congress willing to criticize him 21:00 Conservative legal analysts rip Trump for corrupt UAE deal 23:15 Trump’s Greenland posturing turned allies against the U.S. 24:00 An electoral disaster is brewing for the Republicans 24:30 Nearing a record number of incumbents retiring from congress 27:00 Historical trends suggest massive gains for the out party 28:30 Retiring members sound like they are done with politics 29:45 Retirements will create an institutional knowledge gap 31:15 Retirements are a warning sign for disastrous upcoming election 35:00 Redistricting could create even more retirements 36:15 Two more special elections swung massively toward Democrats 37:15 Any Republican in a 59% or less Trump district is in danger 39:30 Almost no scenario where Republicans hold the house 40:45 Inconceivable that Trump recovers his approval rating by Nov. 42:30 The Epstein file releases keep getting worse and worse for Trump 56:15 Rahm Emmanuel joins the Chuck ToddCast 57:45 What does the average week look like for Rahm Emmanuel? 58:45 Trying to get a good understanding of AI & energy distribution 59:45 Candidates better understand AI because it’s driving economy 1:00:15 2028 election will be about the future not the past 1:01:45 Education and vocational training are the ticket to middle class 1:03:15 Coding used to be the most sought after skill, now it’s irrelevant 1:04:15 How to prepare students for a rapidly changing world? 1:05:45 AI won’t eliminate vocational professionals 1:07:30 Students are at a 30 year low in reading proficiency 1:08:15 Education is a highly motivating issue for voters 1:08:45 Vouchers don’t help rural communities 1:09:45 GOP has abandoned public ed, Dems abandoned accountability 1:11:00 Governors used to compete to be the “education governor” 1:11:45 Lotteries became the popular way to fund public education 1:12:30 Mississippi found a successful education model & it was copied 1:15:00 If schools focus on the fundamentals, scores go up 1:16:30 Trump’s UAE corruption scandal the worst in history 1:18:00 Trump is supposed to work for the voters checkbook, not his own 1:18:45 Trump’s pardons are almost exclusively for white collar crime 1:20:30 Congress has completely abdicated their responsibility 1:22:00 Founders were very worried about a corrupt executive 1:23:30 Major international shakeups and DNI is at Georgia election office 1:25:00 There are certain features of elections Trump can’t screw with 1:26:45 Rahm is more worried about the post election environment 1:27:30 The institutions have failed, but the people will protect this country 1:28:15 Worried that Mike Johnson may screw with the seating of new congress 1:29:15 Mike Johnson doesn’t have Mike Pence’s courage 1:31:45 What issues should Democrats should prioritize to win elections 1:32:45 2026 will be a wave election, presents chance to win local/state races 1:34:15 Tax refunds won’t be the electoral boon Republicans think they will 1:35:00 There’s no upside to being a long-term planner in American politics 1:36:15 What states should Dems target outside the 7 battlegrounds? 1:37:00 Never Trump Republicans finding more affinity with Democratic party 1:38:00 Democrats need to welcome former Republicans & independents 1:39:15 Unaffiliated voters are where you get your electoral majority 1:40:45 Progressive vs. Moderate viability for Democrats 1:43:15 Democratic electorate is always looking for someone new 1:44:15 The future will be on the ballot in 2028 1:46:30 Biden promised to unite the country & only united his party. It’s why he failed 1:48:00 Mandatory national service could help reunite the country 1:51:15 Entire tax code is built around wealth preservation, not creating wealth 1:53:15 People are tired by the ultra rich playing by their own set of rules 1:54:15 WaPo is an institution, and Bezos is gutting it against public interest 1:56:45 How welcome will a Jewish candidate be in a Democratic primary? 1:58:15 Separating the Jewish people/religion from Bibi’s government 2:00:00 Bibi’s governance has made Israel more vulnerable and isolated 2:01:00 Did we export our politics to Israel or are we emulating them? 2:02:00 If Democrats fail to win the midterms… then what? 2:04:00 Send us your guest requests & suggestions! 2:05:45 Will Lewis resigns, cements himself as worst publisher of WaPo 2:06:45 The Washington Post will fade into irrelevance after layoffs 2:08:00 Lack of local coverage bad for DC sports teams & venues 2:09:30 Team owners in DC should help fund local coverage 2:11:30 WaPo owner & publisher weren’t willing to own the layoffs 2:12:00 ToddCast Time Machine - February 11th 1979 2:12:15 Iranian shah’s regime collapsed, created Islamic Republic 2:13:15 Iran/Persia is one of the longest continuing states in history 2:14:45 Persia was neutral in WW1 & had its sovereignty violated 2:15:30 Collapse of Ottoman empire led to new states created by European powers 2:16:30 There’s a long history of small D democracy in Iran 2:17:30 The Shah’s project was forced modernization 2:18:45 The coup turned the Shah into the central pillar of the state 2:19:45 U.S. violating Iran’s sovereignty created anti-Americanism 2:21:00 Ayatollah Khamenei emerged as symbol of the resistance 2:21:45 Shah decided to expel Khamenei, gave him more rhetorical power 2:23:00 The Iranian revolution was broad based, but the clerical faction won 2:23:45 Hostage crisis came 9 months after the revolution 2:24:15 If we intervene now, it would be on the side of the Iranian people 2:25:30 Intervening on behalf of democracy works better than self-interest 2:26:15 Transactional politics without a moral code bites us in the ass 2:27:30 Ask Chuck 2:27:45 If Trump proved he was 2020 winner, does that make 2024 win unconstitutional? 2:31:30 Is it better for ethical people to stay in government to prevent someone worse? 2:35:30 Why not include Mississippi as state for Dems to target by 2032? 2:38:45 Causes for both alarm & optimism 2:42:00 Should MLB change the rule for intentional walks to make it two bases? 2:44:15 Some nicknames for the Trump/UAE corruption scandalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chuck Todd reacts to the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, then examines the political shockwaves rippling through Washington after Donald Trump’s controversial and widely condemned post about the Obamas, placing it within the broader context of Trump’s long history of racial controversies and growing unease inside his own coalition. As criticism emerges from Republican lawmakers, conservative legal voices, and even Olympic athletes, Todd explores signs that Trump’s influence may be weakening—fueled by internal party fractures, controversial foreign policy moves, and a leadership circle increasingly insulating him from reality. With a surge of congressional retirements, warning signs from special elections, and historical trends favoring the opposition party, the conversation turns to whether Republicans are heading toward a major electoral setback—and whether worsening controversies, including ongoing fallout from Epstein-related revelations, could further reshape the political landscape before November. Finally, Chuck comments on the fallout from the mass layoffs at the Washington Post, hops in the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the history of the Iranian revolution as tensions mount between the U.S. & Iran, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:30 Super Bowl reaction 03:15 Bad Bunny’s halftime show was a great tour of Latin culture 04:30 The AI de-aging in the commercials is creepy 06:00 Half of the AI companies advertising likely won’t exist in 3 years 10:00 Fallout from Trump’s racist post about the Obamas 11:00 Trump’s entire history has included accusations of racism 11:45 Trump definitely made the post, Republicans push back on it 13:30 The cracks in the Trump coalition grow deeper by the week 14:30 Trump didn’t have much filter before, losing it as he ages 15:30 Olympic athletes voiced concerns & opposition to administration 16:30 Trump’s inner circle keep him in a “safe space” cocoon 17:30 In six weeks of 2026, Trump has put the GOP on the defensive 19:15 Close Trump allies in congress willing to criticize him 21:00 Conservative legal analysts rip Trump for corrupt UAE deal 23:15 Trump’s Greenland posturing turned allies against the U.S. 24:00 An electoral disaster is brewing for the Republicans 24:30 Nearing a record number of incumbents retiring from congress 27:00 Historical trends suggest massive gains for the out party 28:30 Retiring members sound like they are done with politics 29:45 Retirements will create an institutional knowledge gap 31:15 Retirements are a warning sign for disastrous upcoming election 35:00 Redistricting could create even more retirements 36:15 Two more special elections swung massively toward Democrats 37:15 Any Republican in a 59% or less Trump district is in danger 39:30 Almost no scenario where Republicans hold the house 40:45 Inconceivable that Trump recovers his approval rating by Nov. 42:30 The Epstein file releases keep getting worse and worse for Trump 51:00 Send us your guest requests & suggestions! 52:45 Will Lewis resigns, cements himself as worst publisher of WaPo 53:45 The Washington Post will fade into irrelevance after layoffs 55:00 Lack of local coverage bad for DC sports teams & venues 56:30 Team owners in DC should help fund local coverage 58:30 WaPo owner & publisher weren’t willing to own the layoffs 59:00 ToddCast Time Machine - February 11th 1979 59:15 Iranian shah’s regime collapsed, created Islamic Republic 1:00:15 Iran/Persia is one of the longest continuing states in history 1:01:45 Persia was neutral in WW1 & had its sovereignty violated 1:02:30 Collapse of Ottoman empire led to new states created by European powers 1:03:30 There’s a long history of small D democracy in Iran 1:04:30 The Shah’s project was forced modernization 1:05:45 The coup turned the Shah into the central pillar of the state 1:06:45 U.S. violating Iran’s sovereignty created anti-Americanism 1:08:00 Ayatollah Khamenei emerged as symbol of the resistance 1:08:45 Shah decided to expel Khamenei, gave him more rhetorical power 1:10:00 The Iranian revolution was broad based, but the clerical faction won 1:10:45 Hostage crisis came 9 months after the revolution 1:11:15 If we intervene now, it would be on the side of the Iranian people 1:12:30 Intervening on behalf of democracy works better than self-interest 1:13:15 Transactional politics without a moral code bites us in the ass 1:14:30 Ask Chuck 1:14:45 If Trump proved he was 2020 winner, does that make 2024 win unconstitutional? 1:18:30 Is it better for ethical people to stay in government to prevent someone worse? 1:22:30 Why not include Mississippi as state for Dems to target by 2032? 1:25:45 Causes for both alarm & optimism 1:29:00 Should MLB change the rule for intentional walks to make it two bases? 1:31:15 Some nicknames for the Trump/UAE corruption scandalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House Chief of Staff & Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping America’s political and economic future. He discusses why the 2028 election will be about what’s ahead—not what’s behind—and argues that understanding AI, energy, and the changing nature of work is now essential for anyone seeking leadership. Emanuel makes the case that education and vocational training remain the clearest pathway to the middle class, warns about declining reading proficiency, and examines what schools must do to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. He also explores how both parties lost their way on education, why fundamentals matter, and what voters are really demanding from the system. The discussion then turns sharply to politics, power, and the health of American institutions. Emanuel weighs in on Trump-era controversies, Congress’s weakened role, and concerns about election integrity and the post-election environment. He outlines how Democrats can rebuild a winning coalition by welcoming independents and former Republicans, focusing on economic fairness, and preparing for a potential 2026 wave election. The episode closes with a global lens—covering U.S.–Israel dynamics, political polarization, wealth inequality, and whether national service could help reunite a fractured country—framing a central question: if the midterms fail to reset the trajectory, what comes next for American democracy? Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Rahm Emmanuel joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 What does the average week look like for Rahm Emmanuel? 02:30 Trying to get a good understanding of AI & energy distribution 03:30 Candidates better understand AI because it’s driving economy 04:00 2028 election will be about the future not the past 05:30 Education and vocational training are the ticket to middle class 07:00 Coding used to be the most sought after skill, now it’s irrelevant 08:00 How to prepare students for a rapidly changing world? 09:30 AI won’t eliminate vocational professionals 11:15 Students are at a 30 year low in reading proficiency 12:00 Education is a highly motivating issue for voters 12:30 Vouchers don’t help rural communities 13:30 GOP has abandoned public ed, Dems abandoned accountability 14:45 Governors used to compete to be the “education governor” 15:30 Lotteries became the popular way to fund public education 16:15 Mississippi found a successful education model & it was copied 18:45 If schools focus on the fundamentals, scores go up 20:15 Trump’s UAE corruption scandal the worst in history 21:45 Trump is supposed to work for the voters checkbook, not his own 22:30 Trump’s pardons are almost exclusively for white collar crime 24:15 Congress has completely abdicated their responsibility 25:45 Founders were very worried about a corrupt executive 27:15 Major international shakeups and DNI is at Georgia election office 28:45 There are certain features of elections Trump can’t screw with 30:30 Rahm is more worried about the post election environment 31:15 The institutions have failed, but the people will protect this country 32:00 Worried that Mike Johnson may screw with the seating of new congress 33:00 Mike Johnson doesn’t have Mike Pence’s courage 35:30 What issues should Democrats should prioritize to win elections 36:30 2026 will be a wave election, presents chance to win local/state races 38:00 Tax refunds won’t be the electoral boon Republicans think they will 38:45 There’s no upside to being a long-term planner in American politics 40:00 What states should Dems target outside the 7 battlegrounds? 40:45 Never Trump Republicans finding more affinity with Democratic party 41:45 Democrats need to welcome former Republicans & independents 43:00 Unaffiliated voters are where you get your electoral majority 44:30 Progressive vs. Moderate viability for Democrats 47:00 Democratic electorate is always looking for someone new 48:00 The future will be on the ballot in 2028 50:15 Biden promised to unite the country & only united his party. It’s why he failed 51:45 Mandatory national service could help reunite the country 55:00 Entire tax code is built around wealth preservation, not creating wealth 57:00 People are tired by the ultra rich playing by their own set of rules 58:00 WaPo is an institution, and Bezos is gutting it against public interest 1:00:30 How welcome will a Jewish candidate be in a Democratic primary? 1:02:00 Separating the Jewish people/religion from Bibi’s government 1:03:45 Bibi’s governance has made Israel more vulnerable and isolated 1:04:45 Did we export our politics to Israel or are we emulating them? 1:05:45 If Democrats fail to win the midterms… then what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A HUGE loss in the DMV this week: The Washington Post shuttered its sports section in its current form, laying off many staffers – including quite a few who joined us on air on Audacy DC over the years. Listen as we react to the big news, and hear from alumni Neil Greenberg and Barry Svrluga – who were part of the layoffs – and long-time Post fixture Michael Wilbon.

A HUGE loss in the DMV this week: The Washington Post shuttered its sports section in its current form, laying off many staffers – including quite a few who joined us on air on Audacy DC over the years. Listen as we react to the big news, and hear from alumni Neil Greenberg and Barry Svrluga – who were part of the layoffs – and long-time Post fixture Michael Wilbon.

A HUGE loss in the DMV this week: The Washington Post shuttered its sports section in its current form, laying off many staffers – including quite a few who joined us on air on Audacy DC over the years. Listen as we react to the big news, and hear from alumni Neil Greenberg and Barry Svrluga – who were part of the layoffs – and long-time Post fixture Michael Wilbon.

A HUGE loss in the DMV this week: The Washington Post shuttered its sports section in its current form, laying off many staffers – including quite a few who joined us on air on Audacy DC over the years. Listen as we react to the big news, and hear from alumni Neil Greenberg and Barry Svrluga – who were part of the layoffs – and long-time Post fixture Michael Wilbon.

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by musician and author T.M. Krishna and defence analyst Ajai Shukla for a conversation that spans Parliament flashpoints, billionaire ownership in journalism, and the deeper cultural fight over India's national symbols.The panel opens with a discussion around the furore in Parliament over former Army chief General M.M. Naravane's yet-to-be-released memoir this week. Questioning Om Birla's claim that the Opposition was planning an attack on PM Narendra Modi, Manisha says, “It's fear-mongering… the same story as what prime time had done back when the Prime Minister got stuck in a traffic jam.”Ajai Shukla opines that the very fact that a former Army Chief's account is stuck in clearance limbo shows how tightly the government controls uncomfortable narratives around national security and China.The discussion then transitions to the layoff purge at The Washington Post, which Jayashree describes as a symptom of a world where media outlets are “bought by a billionaire” and then “gutted to maximise profits”. Abhinandan argues that economics is not just a study of money, but a study of societies, adding that journalism is a public good that cannot be left to the mercy of a billionaire.Finally, TM Krishna discusses his new book, We, the People of India, which examines India's anthem, flag, and other national symbols. Krishna contrasts Vande Mataram with Jana Gana Mana, arguing they reflect very different ideas of India. He also points to a deeper democratic failure. “We entirely failed in making democracy a culture,” Krishna says, arguing that constitutional values were reduced to textbook lines you “just mugged up to write in an examination.”This and a lot more. Tune in!Timecodes00:00:00 - Introductions and birthday announcements!00:05:25 - Headlines00:28:14 - T.M. Krishna on his book and being an artist today01:28:00 - Controversy over General MM Naravane's book01:49:11 - Letters02:08:10 - RecommendationsIf you want to write to Hafta, click here. Click here to contribute to our Sena project. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Check out Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Produced by Priyali Dhingra, with assistant production by Ashish Anand. Sound by Anil Kumar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pivot takes a look at Anthropic's surprise Super Bowl offensive against OpenAI, and Scott explains why he thinks they are "the definition of intelligent branding." Also, Kara and Scott unpack Alphabet's blockbuster earnings, and what a potential Clinton testimony in the Epstein case could mean. Then: Disney finally names Bob Iger's successor after years of drama, and The Washington Post slashes a third of its workforce in devastating layoffs. Is this Kara's moment to step in and buy it? Scott has some thoughts. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Bovard joins the show to challenge Josh in the filibuster debate. Meanwhile, the Washington Post announces massive layoffs, cutting a third of its newsroom. And finally, is Kamala Harris back? All this and more on the LOOPcast!00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast01:20 Has Trump lost the Republican Party?13:12 Filibuster Debate36:34 WAPO Cuts58:12 Good News01:02:39 Twilight Zone01:11:28 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgCheck out the LOOPcast on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast  https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2  Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer We Pray O Lord, for the United States of America. We pray for our leaders, that they be inspired to lead according to your will. Most especially, we pray that every Catholic in America will be inspired to live out the truths of our faith in public life, and that it will lead to the renewal of our Church and country.St. Thomas More, Pray for us.St. Fidelis, Pray for us.Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.Amen.All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Braden and Steve disagree on the Super Bowl winner. Cav recounts his time at the Washington Post and what it means that it's closing its sports department. How did Bill Haslem do in his first big forward facing press conference as Barry Trotz announced his retirement? Then we dive into the ripple effect of Mike Tirico leaving ESPN for NBA a decade ago. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. ☕️ ⁠⁠:⁠Coffee Lovers Date Class: Sign up here!⁠⁠

We're talking about the jaw-dropping cuts at the Post and the future of DC local news — including some exciting stuff cooking at City Cast. Plus: A shocking investigation into outlandish spending on so-called violence interrupter programs in DC, a baby elephant ISO a name, and in a member's only fourth segment, what you need to know about the latest Congressional vote that could blow a hole in our city's government. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 6th episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest - use code "citycast10" for a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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The Alan Sanders Show delivers hard-hitting analysis on today's biggest stories. The FBI has arrested Zubayar Al-Bakoush, a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi terror attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans, finally bringing justice after nearly 14 years. We break down the "Anatomy of a Hoax," exposing media manipulation and fabricated narratives. Democrats continue their fierce opposition to the SAVE Act, a key GOP bill to secure voter eligibility and prevent non-citizen voting in federal elections. Plus, massive layoffs at The Washington Post, slashing about one-third of staff amid industry struggles. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

The Washington Post lays off 300 people as they suffer through subscriber decline, and our journalistic betters panic; the Trump administration moderates the message on illegal immigration while Democrats go radical; and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent runs circles around Congressional Democrats. Ep. 2362 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - Today's Sponsors: ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: https://ZipRecruiter.com/DAILYWIRE - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

Savannah Guthrie makes a shocking public plea as the news cycle spirals into chaos. President Trump responds directly, weighs in on China, the Super Bowl, and what he's learned from Minneapolis, while the media struggles to control the narrative.Tom Homan delivers a must-see press conference, calls out the press, praises ICE agents, and forces Minneapolis officials to remove protester roadblocks. JD Vance leads a new anti-fraud task force, addresses violent crime tied to illegal immigration, and shuts down hostile media questions.The panel reacts to WaPo layoffs and woke journalists melting down, Kamala Harris teasing her future, Marco Rubio dismantling reporters, Grammys hypocrisy, and a fiery Scott Bessent vs Maxine Waters exchange.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get fresh all day with rancher-owned Cow Guys tallow deodorant and a free tallow balm at https://TallowDeodorant.shop no code needed.Take control of your data and keep your private life private with DeleteMe at https://JoinDeleteMe.com/CHICKS using code CHICKS for 20% off. Fast-track tasty meals with Marley Spoon at https://MarleySpoon.com/offer/Chicks for up to 25 FREE meals.VISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY! https://chicksonright.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=y...JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP:   / 388315619071775 Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/su...GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/...Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeC...Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chickson...Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized!Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonrightSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Savannah Guthrie makes a shocking public plea as the news cycle spirals into chaos. President Trump responds directly, weighs in on China, the Super Bowl, and what he's learned from Minneapolis, while the media struggles to control the narrative. Tom Homan delivers a must-see press conference, calls out the press, praises ICE agents, and forces […]

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on February 04, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I miss thinking hardOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46881264&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:59): Voxtral Transcribe 2Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46886735&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:28): FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabledOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46886237&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:57): Claude is a space to thinkOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46884883&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:26): AI is killing B2B SaaSOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46888441&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:55): Guinea worm on track to be 2nd eradicated human disease; only 10 cases in 2025Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46886191&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:24): Show HN: Ghidra MCP Server – 110 tools for AI-assisted reverse engineeringOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46882389&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:53): A case study in PDF forensics: The Epstein PDFsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46886440&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:22): OpenClaw is what Apple intelligence should have beenOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46893970&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:51): The Great UnwindOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46889008&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck digs into the stunning implosion of The Washington Post after Jeff Bezos ordered layoffs of nearly a third of its staff—breaking a decade-old promise to provide the paper with long-term financial runway. The conversation explores how Bezos treated the Post less like a civic institution and more like a trophy asset, useful for currying favor, protecting government contracts, and advancing Amazon and Blue Origin, but never truly prioritized for success. As newsroom cuts gut coverage across the board and the Post retreats from its role as D.C.’s essential local authority, the episode argues this isn’t just a media story—it’s a case study in billionaire power, tech hubris, and how America’s wealthiest figures play by a different set of rules, even as blue-collar and white-collar anger begin to converge. Finally, Chuck previews the Super Bowl between the Seahawks & Patriots and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:00 Washington Post lays off 1/3rd of its staff on orders from Bezos 02:45 Bezos told Woodward in 2013 he’d provide financial runway to the Post 03:30 Bezos just did the opposite of what he said he’d do 04:45 Matt Murray, editor of the post, isn’t in charge of business strategy 06:15 Cuts will affect all areas of the Post’s coverage 08:15 Structural issues at the Post have existed for years 09:30 The NYT diversified and it worked brilliantly 10:15 DC is an educated affluent market, comfortable paying for news 11:00 Bezos needed a leg up for Blue Origin in the space race 12:45 So why did 2013 Bezos buy the Post? Government contracts. 13:45 Amazon held almost an American Idol style bid process for HQ 14:30 Wish Amazon would have chosen St. Louis for HQ 17:45 Buying the Post was a way to curry favor for Amazon 18:30 Bezos saw the Post as a trophy that would help his other businesses 19:45 Trump cancelled a Bezos contract over unfavorable Post coverage 21:00 Bezos wasn’t interested in the success of the Post 23:15 Why not sell the Post? Trump would blame him for negative coverage 25:30 Whether the Post fails doesn’t matter to Bezos, his other businesses do 27:00 Bezos has only done one thing well: Building Amazon 28:00 High net worth doesn’t mean high IQ 30:00 WaPo was the regional and local authority in DC & is giving that up 32:00 Post wants to retreat and become just offer political coverage 33:15 Bezos is behaving like the metaphorical rich guy villain 34:15 Rich people play by their own rules and get away with everything 36:45 Blue collar anger is about to be coupled with white collar anger 37:30 The tech titans don’t know how to read the room 39:00 Biggest trade for Washington Wizards in years not covered by the Post 40:30 The Post won’t recover from this 46:45 Super Bowl preview 52:15 Ask Chuck 52:30 What incentives allow congress to just fall in line behind the president? 56:30 Why aren’t we seeing bigger protests in the streets? 57:45 Is the divide between MAGA & liberal America unbridgeable? 1:05:00 Could Trump legally get a third term via the line of succession? 1:10:00 How concerned should we be with the FBI raid at Fulton county election office? 1:13:00 Is it unusual for the out party to get a bill through congress? 1:17:00 If the Senate ends up split, how is majority control determined? 1:19:45 If Talarico wins his primary, could he catch fire all the way to the White House?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck digs into the stunning implosion of The Washington Post after Jeff Bezos ordered layoffs of nearly a third of its staff—breaking a decade-old promise to provide the paper with long-term financial runway. The conversation explores how Bezos treated the Post less like a civic institution and more like a trophy asset, useful for currying favor, protecting government contracts, and advancing Amazon and Blue Origin, but never truly prioritized for success. As newsroom cuts gut coverage across the board and the Post retreats from its role as D.C.’s essential local authority, the episode argues this isn’t just a media story—it’s a case study in billionaire power, tech hubris, and how America’s wealthiest figures play by a different set of rules, even as blue-collar and white-collar anger begin to converge. Then, author and Washington Post contributor Danny Funt joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss his new book “Everybody Loses”, and for a sobering, wide-ranging conversation about how the rapid legalization of sports betting quietly reshaped American sports—and not in the ways fans were promised. What began as a state-by-state experiment after a 2018 Supreme Court ruling has exploded into a highly profitable, lightly regulated industry where sportsbooks are household names, leagues are financial stakeholders, and media companies are financially dependent on gambling ads. Funt explains how gambling turbocharged media rights deals, hooked viewers more deeply into games, and became politically untouchable as companies like FanDuel and DraftKings poured money into lobbying to block even modest regulation. The discussion digs into the darker consequences that followed: inadequate funding for gambling addiction support, normalization of conspiracy talk about “rigged” games, threats and violence directed at athletes, and growing concerns about corruption—especially in individual sports and lower-profile leagues. Funt draws chilling parallels between today’s sportsbook advertising blitz and the early days of Big Tobacco, explores why American regulators ignored European guardrails, and explains how mobile betting and prediction markets have made gambling more potent and pervasive than ever. The result, he argues, is a system designed for maximum profit with minimal friction—one that has fundamentally altered how sports are watched, covered, and policed. Finally, Chuck previews the Super Bowl between the Seahawks & Patriots and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:30 Washington Post lays off 1/3rd of its staff on orders from Bezos 06:15 Bezos told Woodward in 2013 he’d provide financial runway to the Post 07:00 Bezos just did the opposite of what he said he’d do 08:15 Matt Murray, editor of the post, isn’t in charge of business strategy 09:45 Cuts will affect all areas of the Post’s coverage 11:45 Structural issues at the Post have existed for years 13:00 The NYT diversified and it worked brilliantly 13:45 DC is an educated affluent market, comfortable paying for news 14:30 Bezos needed a leg up for Blue Origin in the space race 16:15 So why did 2013 Bezos buy the Post? Government contracts. 17:15 Amazon held almost an American Idol style bid process for HQ 18:00 Wish Amazon would have chosen St. Louis for HQ 21:15 Buying the Post was a way to curry favor for Amazon 22:00 Bezos saw the Post as a trophy that would help his other businesses 23:15 Trump cancelled a Bezos contract over unfavorable Post coverage 24:30 Bezos wasn’t interested in the success of the Post 26:45 Why not sell the Post? Trump would blame him for negative coverage 29:00 Whether the Post fails doesn’t matter to Bezos, his other businesses do 30:30 Bezos has only done one thing well: Building Amazon 31:30 High net worth doesn’t mean high IQ 33:30 WaPo was the regional and local authority in DC & is giving that up 35:30 Post wants to retreat and become just offer political coverage 36:45 Bezos is behaving like the metaphorical rich guy villain 37:45 Rich people play by their own rules and get away with everything 40:15 Blue collar anger is about to be coupled with white collar anger 41:00 The tech titans don’t know how to read the room 42:30 Biggest trade for Washington Wizards in years not covered by the Post 44:00 The Post won’t recover from this 50:15 Danny Funt joins the Chuck ToddCast 50:45 Rapid legalization of sports betting had unintended consequences 52:15 What made you want to cover the topic of sports betting? 52:45 Leagues took a hard pivot from anti to pro gambling 54:45 Major sportsbooks are household names, but very secretive 56:15 SCOTUS paved the way for state by state gambling with 2018 ruling 57:00 Courts provided gambling legislation due to inaction by congress 58:30 Gambling creating a massive increase in value for media rights 1:00:00 Adding gambling was a way to further hook viewers to sports 1:01:30 It’s hard to add new taxes, but vice taxes are able to pass 1:02:45 Legal betting is far more potent than betting through a bookie 1:04:15 Fanduel & Draftkings throwing money into politics to avoid regulation 1:05:45 Even modest regulation is rigorously opposed by gambling industry 1:07:15 Funding for support with gambling addiction is completely inadequate 1:08:30 Why wasn’t there a larger debate before rolling out mobile gambling? 1:09:15 Mobile gambling makes so much more money than physical books 1:10:30 Individual sports are more corruptible than team sports 1:11:15 Online betting is incredibly well geofenced 1:12:15 Putting “friction points” into the process helps with user safety 1:13:45 Gambling leads to rage & violent behavior & risks player safety 1:15:30 Gamblers have been arrested for threats to athletes over lost bets 1:16:15 Fans talking about games being “rigged” has been normalized 1:17:15 Individual players can collaborate on bets, trying to help friends 1:18:00 “Fixing” doesn’t necessarily mean “failing” 1:18:45 Prominent people in sports are alarmed & speaking out 1:19:45 Media won’t speak against it due to huge ad revenue from sportsbooks 1:22:15 NFL strongarmed reporters over concussions, gambling will be worse 1:25:45 Will we start regulating sports to make sure gambling is honest? 1:27:00 Referees in smaller, less visible conferences will be harder to police 1:27:30 Technology is being adopted to avoid corruptability of officials 1:29:00 Did writing this book change the way you watch sports? 1:30:45 Who controls Fanduel and Draftkings? 1:31:30 The leagues have equity stakes in the major sportsbooks 1:32:45 Major advertising similarities between tobacco and sportsbooks 1:33:45 What are the available gambling helpline resources/counseling like? 1:35:15 Stronger gambling culture in Europe, do they regulate it better? 1:36:15 American regulation completely ignored European precedent 1:37:15 Prediction markets are indistinguishable from betting markets 1:39:45 Legalization basically laid a trap for stupid people 1:42:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Danny Funt 1:43:30 Super Bowl preview 1:49:00 Ask Chuck 1:49:15 What incentives allow congress to just fall in line behind the president? 1:53:15 Why aren’t we seeing bigger protests in the streets? 1:54:30 Is the divide between MAGA & liberal America unbridgeable? 2:01:45 Could Trump legally get a third term via the line of succession? 2:06:45 How concerned should we be with the FBI raid at Fulton county election office? 2:09:45 Is it unusual for the out party to get a bill through congress? 2:13:45 If the Senate ends up split, how is majority control determined? 2:16:30 If Talarico wins his primary, could he catch fire all the way to the White House?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. shoots down an Iranian drone flying near an American aircraft carrier, Thousands march in Venezuela to protest the capture of Maduro and his wife, The son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is assassinated, Ryan Routh is sentenced to life for his 2024 attempt on Trump's life, The Washington Post cuts 30% of its staff, The Epstein files surface an alleged Bill Gates-linked pandemic planning for profit scheme, Health Canada closes public access to vaccine injury records for 15 years, Spain moves to ban social media for children under 16, NASA postpones its Artemis II crewed lunar mission, and RentAHuman.ai allows AI to hire humans to complete real-world tasks. Sources: Verity.News

We start with key takeaways from President Donald Trump on Iran and the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The Supreme Court has greenlit a blue state's new congressional map. The fate of the man who tried to assassinate Trump at his golf course in 2024 has been sealed. The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, made dramatic cuts. Plus, one of the deadliest attacks this year in an African country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2.4.26 Hour 4 1:00- FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira joins G&D to discuss some big potential rule changes coming to the NFL. 20:30- The Washington Post made it official today and it disbanded the sports section.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: REDISTRICTING VICTORY: KEN CUCCINELLI breaks down the court ruling voiding the Virginia Democrats' mid-decade redistricting amendment for overstepping authority. TAX TSUNAMI: Virginia Democrats introduce over 50 new tax proposals, including taxes on Amazon deliveries, gym memberships, and dog walking. SAVE THE POST: Washington Post journalists implore Jeff Bezos to stop massive layoffs as the outlet considers shuttering its sports desk and foreign bureau. SEWAGE SPILL: DC Water reports progress in containing a massive spill near Cabin John that contaminated the Potomac River with high levels of E. coli. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow 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 Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As seen on Gutfeld!, guest host Tom Shillue discusses the rising value of gold, which has reached an all-time high. Meanwhile, staffers at ‘The Washington Post' are turning to Hollywood for support as reports have emerged of Jeff Bezos unleashing massive job cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comIt's been a rough few weeks, especially in the city of Minneapolis, which saw two citizens engaged in protest gunned down in the streets. Nancy and Sarah talk about how much has gone wrong, including statements from federal officials that directly contradict video evidence, a hiring spree at ICE that seems to have left many without training, and creeping paranoia in Minnesota and beyond. As Trump begins to course-correct, following pushback from his own side, we wonder if Minneapolis could be a turning point for an administration that has gone too far.Also discussed:* How's the snow?* 2020 protests versus 2026 protests* Nancy's daughter forbids her from going to Minneapolis * “The city is a giant eyeball”* Bye-bye, Greg Bovino* Is Kristi Noem on her way out?* Sarah tells Nancy about watching Alex Honnold climb Taipei 101; Nancy spazzes out* Layoffs coming to WaPo, which, frankly, Nancy could be a little nicer about* Nancy and Sarah's favorite Instagram-er reacts to Alex Honnold* Amanda Seyfried and her “moon-maiden eyes”* Holland, England, whatever* Lewis Pullman, flirty birdiePlus, the time Nancy shimmied up an elevator shaft, the time Sarah thought she might fall into an abyss while rock climbing, Nancy mixes up Hemingway titles, and much more!REMINDER: Monthly Zoom hang is this Sunday! 8pm ET/5pm PT. Link sent day-of.Nothing scary about becoming a paid subscriber.

Trump, trying desperately to distract from a new cycle from hell (Greenland fail; Supreme Court fail; Jack Smith fail), just filed a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase and Jamie Dimond for “debanking” Trump and some of his companies, and “blackllsiting” them, that now opens him up to depositions and discovery about: a) his companies Tax Fraud convictions; b his companies and children's civil fraud judgment and court ordered monitor; c) his more than 75 felony counts of indictments, and last but not least, an alleged $8 million dollar loan into Truth Social from sources linked to Putin and a porn-industry bank in Domenica reported in the Washington Post. Popok takes a hard look at the complaint and points out that it is factually at odds with another suit filed by Trump against the WaPo in Sarasota, Florida, in 2023. Trust & Will: Get 20% off when you go to https://trustandwill.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the Insurrection Act in light of Trump's threat to invoke it, examining historical precedent, how the act differs from the powers granted under similar laws, the necessary conditions for its use, and ways to peacefully resist.  Then, the #Sisters review the validity of the administration's announcement of a criminal investigation targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell for alleged false statements during a Senate hearing, and put it in the context of the wider war on independent agencies.  They also investigate the merits of the FBI's search of a WaPo journalist's home and sound the alarm over the erosion of press freedoms.   Start 2026 with style!  Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Pre-order Barb's new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. From the #SistersRobert Hubbell: Addressing Misconceptions About The Insurrection ActFrom JillSupport This Week's SponsorsWild Grain: Get $30 off your first box and free croissants for life when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERSHoneyLove:Save 20% Off HoneyLove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepodSmalls: Smalls New Year's Special -  get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERSDeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/SISTERS and use promocode SISTERS at checkout.HexClad:Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartnerGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Krystal and Saagar discuss FBI raids Wapo journalist, Ford worker flipped off by Trump, gambling underpins entire US economy, Pablo Torre reacts to indictments in point shaving scheme. Jenin Younes: https://x.com/JeninYounesEsq?s=20 Pablo Torre: https://x.com/PabloTorre To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.