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On Monday's Mark Levin Show, modern Western societies, enlightened and democratic, are experiencing “soft negative power.” Gradually, our democratic institutions are being subverted by the infiltration of unelected institutions like bureaucracies, independent agencies, and the judiciary. Soft negative power leads to authoritarian democracy. One branch of government absorbs and overtakes the others. Legislatures pass tyrannical laws. Soft negative power is so effective that one of the worst tyrannies of all—Marxism—is now deeply ingrained in the Western psyche. If you take money from one successful person and give it to five others who haven't earned it, who do you think those five people will vote for? This is why America is a republic, not a democracy. This is why the Founding Fathers put in safeguards such as a Senate, Electoral College, and a Supreme Court—things Democratic Socialists despise. Also, Democratic Socialists are Marxists. How different is the Democratic Party from the DSA? Abolish the Electoral College? Pack the SCOTUS? Redistribute wealth? Sounds pretty communist! Megan Romer is the co-chair of the DSA, and she didn't hide anything: on Fox News Sunday, she called for abolishing the Senate, the presidency, the SCOTUS, ICE, borders, and prisons, and wants government ownership of corporations. Steve Kornacki at NBC looked at the poll numbers, and while Democrats love all this Marxism, 8 out of 10 independents want nothing to do with it. Yet Republicans aren't capitalizing on this. Moderate Democrats like John Fetterman don't fit in anymore. Will Republicans provide them a home? Then, Anthony Fauci is set to testify before Rand Paul's Senate committee. Turns out Fauci kept a diary during COVID. He patted himself on the back for all the media attention he received and all the celebrities and high officials he met. But the diary shows he lied to us about COVID's fatality rate. Fauci spouted one set of numbers in public but wrote different numbers in his diary. Look for Rand Paul to rake Fauci over the coals. But remember this the next time someone pushes Medicare for All. We now know there was no scientific basis for the six-foot rule. We now know there was no benefit to masks. If the government controls your healthcare, the government controls what kind of healthcare you get. Finally, news flash: Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire. Poor Bernie Sanders—he just lost his talking point! SpaceX stock lost $600 billion in value. That's how money works: it's fleeting, and it's investors who determine the value of a company. But Musk is an example of the American Dream. He started with nothing and made something of himself. And so what if he's a billionaire or trillionaire? It doesn't affect you, unless you work for him. Rich people create jobs and prosperity. It's communist regimes where people starve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dems couldn't stop the Save Act at the ballot box...Will Republicans stop it in the Senate? Plus, Gov Katie Hobbs versus Andy Biggs and the Conservative Circus Clown of the week.
The massive fortunes amassed by almost any person who serves a stint in Congress have scandalized the public. Will Republicans finally go and ban it — and can we get the SAVE Act too? The show discusses how this will decide the GOP's fate in November. Then, Tom Sauer explains Iran's strategy for winning a war with America as Trump plots a potential return to major bombing. Auron MacIntyre explains what's true and what's fake about the new NDAA and Israel, and Alex Marlow reacts to Sophie Cunningham's showdown with woke scolds in the WNBA. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The massive fortunes amassed by almost any person who serves a stint in Congress have scandalized the public. Will Republicans finally go and ban it — and can we get the SAVE Act too? The show discusses how this will decide the GOP's fate in November. Then, Tom Sauer explains Iran's strategy for winning a war with America as Trump plots a potential return to major bombing. Auron MacIntyre explains what's true and what's fake about the new NDAA and Israel, and Alex Marlow reacts to Sophie Cunningham's showdown with woke scolds in the WNBA. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 America on the Brink: AI Upheaval, Economic Fears, and China's Shadow John Rush, Andy Peth, and money expert Jordan Goodman sound the alarm on the seismic changes rocking America's economy. Are we truly ready for what's coming? Get the inside scoop on the Fed's war with inflation, oil price spikes, and how Middle East turmoil could hit your wallet. Then, take a deep dive into the AI takeover—is it creating new opportunities, or putting your job at risk? Discover how China's rapid rise in tech and energy could threaten America's future and what that means for our security and independence. Finally, don't miss the eye-opening discussion about why foreclosures, repossessions, and student loan defaults are skyrocketing. This episode weaves together technology, global power plays, and your personal finances—don't be left in the dark! Timestamps 1:08 — Jordan Goodman HOUR 2 Global Political Showdowns and Britain's Energy Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for America? Dive into the heart of Colorado politics: Will Republicans finally unite, or are they doomed to repeat bitter infighting and lose the next big election? Danielle Neuschwanger reveals the inside story of running as an independent—why it's so tough, and what it will take to break through. Then the focus shifts to a global energy showdown. Diana Furchtgott-Roth unpacks Britain's net-zero crisis and what it means for America. Is our energy future at risk? Why are costs soaring, and who's really benefiting? The conversation pulls no punches, comparing U.S. and European strategies and exposing the stakes for America's competitiveness. End the hour with a challenge: Are you voting on facts or just feelings? Get the real story and make your voice count. Timestamps 1:09 — Danielle Neuschwanger 42:17 — Diane Furchtgott-Roth— https://eprinc.org & https://dianafr.com HOUR 3 Plugged In but Alone: Gen Z's Silent Crisis—Plus, Can Conservatives Win CO? Brilyn Hollyhand joins John Rush to expose Gen Z's hidden epidemic: why are so many young people drowning in loneliness when they're more connected than ever? Explore the deep impact of social media, the loss of real conversation, and how faith and civil courage could be the solution. This is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the next generation. Then, it's a political masterclass: John and Andy reveal what really wins elections in Colorado. Forget party drama—discover the issues that matter most to voters and why the right message could decide the state's future. End the hour with a rallying cry: Focus on real-world solutions and the future, not old battles. This hour just might change the way you see politics—and society. Timestamps 1:08 — Brilyn Hollyhand — How To Make America Talk Again - https://brilynhollyhand.com
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 America on the Brink: AI Upheaval, Economic Fears, and China's Shadow John Rush, Andy Peth, and money expert Jordan Goodman sound the alarm on the seismic changes rocking America's economy. Are we truly ready for what's coming? Get the inside scoop on the Fed's war with inflation, oil price spikes, and how Middle East turmoil could hit your wallet. Then, take a deep dive into the AI takeover—is it creating new opportunities, or putting your job at risk? Discover how China's rapid rise in tech and energy could threaten America's future and what that means for our security and independence. Finally, don't miss the eye-opening discussion about why foreclosures, repossessions, and student loan defaults are skyrocketing. This episode weaves together technology, global power plays, and your personal finances—don't be left in the dark! Timestamps 1:08 — Jordan Goodman HOUR 2 Global Political Showdowns and Britain's Energy Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for America? Dive into the heart of Colorado politics: Will Republicans finally unite, or are they doomed to repeat bitter infighting and lose the next big election? Danielle Neuschwanger reveals the inside story of running as an independent—why it's so tough, and what it will take to break through. Then the focus shifts to a global energy showdown. Diana Furchtgott-Roth unpacks Britain's net-zero crisis and what it means for America. Is our energy future at risk? Why are costs soaring, and who's really benefiting? The conversation pulls no punches, comparing U.S. and European strategies and exposing the stakes for America's competitiveness. End the hour with a challenge: Are you voting on facts or just feelings? Get the real story and make your voice count. Timestamps 1:09 — Danielle Neuschwanger 42:17 — Diane Furchtgott-Roth— https://eprinc.org & https://dianafr.com HOUR 3 Plugged In but Alone: Gen Z's Silent Crisis—Plus, Can Conservatives Win CO? Brilyn Hollyhand joins John Rush to expose Gen Z's hidden epidemic: why are so many young people drowning in loneliness when they're more connected than ever? Explore the deep impact of social media, the loss of real conversation, and how faith and civil courage could be the solution. This is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the next generation. Then, it's a political masterclass: John and Andy reveal what really wins elections in Colorado. Forget party drama—discover the issues that matter most to voters and why the right message could decide the state's future. End the hour with a rallying cry: Focus on real-world solutions and the future, not old battles. This hour just might change the way you see politics—and society. Timestamps 1:08 — Brilyn Hollyhand — How To Make America Talk Again - https://brilynhollyhand.com
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 America on the Brink: AI Upheaval, Economic Fears, and China's Shadow John Rush, Andy Peth, and money expert Jordan Goodman sound the alarm on the seismic changes rocking America's economy. Are we truly ready for what's coming? Get the inside scoop on the Fed's war with inflation, oil price spikes, and how Middle East turmoil could hit your wallet. Then, take a deep dive into the AI takeover—is it creating new opportunities, or putting your job at risk? Discover how China's rapid rise in tech and energy could threaten America's future and what that means for our security and independence. Finally, don't miss the eye-opening discussion about why foreclosures, repossessions, and student loan defaults are skyrocketing. This episode weaves together technology, global power plays, and your personal finances—don't be left in the dark! Timestamps 1:08 — Jordan Goodman HOUR 2 Global Political Showdowns and Britain's Energy Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for America? Dive into the heart of Colorado politics: Will Republicans finally unite, or are they doomed to repeat bitter infighting and lose the next big election? Danielle Neuschwanger reveals the inside story of running as an independent—why it's so tough, and what it will take to break through. Then the focus shifts to a global energy showdown. Diana Furchtgott-Roth unpacks Britain's net-zero crisis and what it means for America. Is our energy future at risk? Why are costs soaring, and who's really benefiting? The conversation pulls no punches, comparing U.S. and European strategies and exposing the stakes for America's competitiveness. End the hour with a challenge: Are you voting on facts or just feelings? Get the real story and make your voice count. Timestamps 1:09 — Danielle Neuschwanger 42:17 — Diane Furchtgott-Roth— https://eprinc.org & https://dianafr.com HOUR 3 Plugged In but Alone: Gen Z's Silent Crisis—Plus, Can Conservatives Win CO? Brilyn Hollyhand joins John Rush to expose Gen Z's hidden epidemic: why are so many young people drowning in loneliness when they're more connected than ever? Explore the deep impact of social media, the loss of real conversation, and how faith and civil courage could be the solution. This is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the next generation. Then, it's a political masterclass: John and Andy reveal what really wins elections in Colorado. Forget party drama—discover the issues that matter most to voters and why the right message could decide the state's future. End the hour with a rallying cry: Focus on real-world solutions and the future, not old battles. This hour just might change the way you see politics—and society. Timestamps 1:08 — Brilyn Hollyhand — How To Make America Talk Again - https://brilynhollyhand.com
Greg Dworkin helped us round up the chaos of this R -1 weekend. Did you have Lindsey Graham buying the farm before Mitch McConnell? What's the process in South Carolina for replacing Graham? Will Republicans just dip into the loser bench from their most recent statewide primary? Too soon to start thinking about how the Republican Infirmity Crisis will impact the balance of power in the next Congress? Ha ha! Trick question! There's no such concept as "too soon" anymore! Texas may yet escape Republican clutches, with the Deporter-in-Chief always on the ballot. But don't let Democratic successes get you optimistic! It's time to bite your nails about [dramatic music]… Democratic Socialists! In random news: One of those "looksmaxxing" dumbasses is dead now, too. Even though he didn't die, there's a bit of procedural drama surrounding the replacement process for Rigor Tortoise. Remember the time we spent last week on the NATO countries working on making their escape from the US umbrella? Well, it's not just NATO anymore. And speaking of craptacular foreign entanglements, Jared Kushner may have just stepped in it, in Albania. Which borders on the Adriatic.
Chuck Todd focuses this episode around a single, almost too-perfect metaphor: the reflecting pool Trump remade, where the paint is now visibly peeling off the concrete and the president is blaming vandals rather than his own shoddy work — a fitting symbol, Chuck argues, for a presidency defined by grandiose self-promotion and an inability to take responsibility for anything. He opens on the Iran fallout, where JD Vance is attending the latest round of negotiations while Marco Rubio is conspicuously MIA, MAGA is openly fracturing over the war and over support for Israel, and Trump's defenders are stuck trying to explain away an obvious capitulation.He warns that the Iranians have now learned to manipulate the markets the same way Trump does — opening and closing the Strait of Hormuz whenever they need cash — and that there will be no positives to come out of this war. From there Chuck pivots into one of his sharpest character indictments yet, arguing Trump is the worst role-model president in American history — a man who behaves like an elementary-school playground bully, and who constantly tries to steal other people's achievements.The contrast crystallized, Chuck says, in the split-screen of Obama's library dedication against Trump's UFC spectacle — the Obamas embodying the story of American meritocracy while Trump embodies inherited advantage squandered. That comparison leads Chuck into a genuinely nuanced reassessment of Obama's legacy: a successful president by traditional measures whose party nonetheless weakened badly on his watch, in part because there was no accountability for the financial crisis, no real effort to set up an heir apparent, and because Obama built a movement around himself rather than the party.He closes on Tuesday's pivotal New York primaries, where he argues the Democratic Socialists of America — led by Zohran Mamdani and AOC — are attempting a genuine takeover of New York Democratic politics, where the long-convenient "progressive" label is about to be torn apart to reveal the socialist faction underneath, and where the central question facing the entire party will be forced into the open: the socialist brand isn't automatically fatal, but it terrifies suburban voters, and a committed faction of supporters is all it takes to hijack a political party. Then, Paul Taylor — former executive vice president of the Pew Research Center and author of This Is Getting Old — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a sweeping, data-rich conversation about the generation that has dominated American political life longer than any other: the Baby Boomers. Taylor's framing is striking — voters keep electing presidents born in 1946, and no generation in American history has enjoyed the kind of political hegemony Boomers have held since becoming the largest voting bloc in the 1980s. He argues this dominance has had real consequences as America approaches its 250th birthday in a genuinely dark place: CEO pay has ballooned from a 20-to-1 ratio to 300-to-1 on the Boomers' watch, their decisions have fueled the very populist backlash now reshaping both parties, and — in a deep irony — they spent decades undermining public confidence in the very institutions that benefited them most, helping imprint Trump's "everything is rigged" worldview onto the broader public. Taylor offers a wealth of arresting data points: Jimmy Carter is the only Democrat to win a majority of the Boomer vote in the last 14 elections, and the United States is the only country on earth where a majority of citizens believe their fellow citizens are morally bad — a stunning measure of how thoroughly Americans have turned on one another. The conversation broadens into questions of national identity, demographics, and where the country goes from here. Taylor argues that America is fundamentally a creedal nation rather than a "blood and soil" one, that it has accepted far more immigrants than any other country (though he's candid that too much immigration too fast tends to produce political and cultural backlash, and that the shift toward majority non-white immigration over the past 60 years has been a profound change), and that today's young generation celebrates difference — but a mosaic, he cautions, still needs glue to hold it together. Boomers, he notes, are the last living generation to experience America as something close to a monoculture, and the last to remember segregated America firsthand, which shapes their politics in ways younger generations struggle to understand. Taylor doesn't shy away from the harder verdicts: the generalization that Boomers are a narcissistic generation, he says, is fair. He and Todd explore the demographic time bomb of declining birth rates and an inverting age pyramid (and whether AI and robotics might paradoxically reduce the need for a baby boom), and trace a fascinating through-line from Gary Hart to Graham Platner on how the television era forced politicians to perform their character for the public — and how both Platner and Trump ultimately channel the same anger at a broken system. Taylor closes on a cautiously hopeful note that the next wave of American politics could be a backlash against the current divisiveness, even as he braces for the possibility that his fellow Boomers may not love what they read in his book. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the Korean War and its lasting legacy on both American culture and geopolitics. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. 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. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 The reflecting pool has become a metaphor for Trump’s presidency 05:30 JD Vance attending latest round of Iran negotiations, Rubio MIA 07:30 MAGA is divided over the Iran war and support for Israel 08:45 Trump’s defenders stuck trying to explain away capitulation to Iran 09:30 Administration threatening to purge any critics of the Iran deal 10:30 Much of the administration is more populist, less pro-Israel 13:00 Growing movement of isolationism in both parties 14:30 Iranians have learned from Trump how to manipulate the markets 15:15 Iran will open and close the Strait whenever they need money 16:00 There will be no positives coming out of the Iran war 17:15 Will Republicans pretend Trump won, or will they start to speak out? 18:30 Trump has been a terrible role model for young American boys/men 19:30 Trump is the worst role model president we’ve ever had 20:15 Trump’s behavior is like an elementary school bully 21:15 Crypto.com bribed Trump to get out of legal trouble 21:45 UAE bribed Trump get export controls for chips dropped 22:45 Trump pardoned J6 rioters, then tried to reward them with slush fund 24:00 At least 40 pardoned J6ers have reoffended & been arrested again 25:00 Trump sent troops into cities to intimidate them like a playground bully 26:00 Trump, like a kid, tries to steal other people’s achievements 27:00 Trump’s remake of the reflecting pool has been a disaster 27:45 Paint is peeling off the concrete from the pool, Trump blames vandals 29:00 It’s clear Trump wasn’t parented at all, not given character tests 29:45 Trump gets a pass for behavior we wouldn’t tolerate from a child 30:30 How do we assess Obama’s legacy when Trump was elected after him? 31:15 Obama library ceremony reminded us about what he did best 31:45 Obama library vs Trump’s UFC showed sharp contrast between the two 32:45 The Obamas embodied the story of American meritocracy 33:15 Trump was born on 3rd base, and always trying to steal home 33:45 Both Obama and Trump’s stories are American stories 35:00 As time passes it becomes harder to separate Obama from Trump 35:45 By traditional measures, Obama was a successful president 36:30 The Democratic party weakened during Obama’s presidency 37:00 Three things Obama could have done to strengthen his party 37:30 Public was upset there was no accountability for financial crisis 38:00 Obama didn’t help identify and set up an heir apparent for success 39:00 22nd amendment a mistake? Would the country be better with 3 Obama terms? 39:30 Obama built a movement around himself, leaving party weaker 40:30 New York holds its primary on Tuesday with major implications 41:30 The Democratic Socialists of America trying to shift the party left 42:00 The Democratic party is splitting into 3 camps 42:45 “Progressive” used to cover both progressives and socialists 43:15 Tuesday’s primaries will tear the cover off the socialism facade 44:15 Mamdani believes he’s leading a movement, challenging establishment 44:45 Mamdani and AOC trying to lead DSA takeover of NY Democratic politics 45:45 Mamdani trying to remake the Democratic party in his image 46:30 Can the DSA brand work in the suburbs and outside the 5 boroughs? 47:15 Dem leadership treated Mamdani like a liability, socialism only sells in cities 48:15 The socialist label isn’t automatically fatal, but it scares suburban voters 49:00 Tuesday will force Democratic candidates to fit into one of the boxes 49:45 A faction of supporters is enough to hijack a political party 58:45 Paul Taylor (This Is Getting Old) joins the Chuck ToddCast 59:45 Voters keep electing presidents born in 1946 01:00:30 No generation has had political hegemony like the Boomers 01:01:30 Since the 80s, boomers have been biggest voting bloc 01:02:15 America in a dark place as it prepares to celebrate 250 01:03:45 Disneyland opened in the 50s but has lost its egalitarian culture 01:04:30 CEO pay has gone from 20-1 to 300-1, boomers facilitated that 01:05:15 Boomers’ decisions have led to a major populist backlash 01:06:45 Boomers came of age during a period of deep division in America 01:08:45 During the 60s, people believed the system was built to do good 01:09:15 Trump’s “rigged” worldview has been imprinted on the public 01:10:30 Boomers undermined confidence in institutions that benefitted them 01:12:15 There’s always been a class distinction in the boomer generation 01:13:15 Carter is the only Democrat to win majority of boomer vote in past 14 elections 01:14:45 U.S. is the only country where majority thinks fellow citizens are morally bad 01:16:15 Boomers grew up with a sense of triumphalism after World War 2 01:17:15 American exceptionalism didn’t start with the boomers 01:18:15 America has accepted far more immigrants than any other country 01:19:15 Too much immigration leads to political and cultural backlash 01:20:15 In the last 60 years, most immigrants have been non-white, a big change 01:21:15 Today’s young generation celebrates differences, but a mosaic needs glue 01:22:45 Boomers are the last generation to experience America as a monoculture 01:25:00 American is a creedal nation, not a “blood and soil” nation 01:27:30 Americans are misinformed, but generally pragmatic and collaborative 01:28:45 Hopefully the next wave of politics is a backlash to our current, divisive politics 01:29:30 Boomers are the last living generation to experience segregated America 01:31:30 Despite current tensions, progress for women and minorities has happened 01:32:45 Expanding minority rights is a hard thing to pull off 01:33:30 Why has it taken so long to push boomers out of leadership? 01:34:45 Women’s liberation has led to declining birth rates 01:36:15 Inverted demographic chart is going to create problems 01:37:15 Will we need a baby boom if AI & robotics will perform many of the jobs? 01:39:15 The generalization that boomers are a narcissistic generation is fair 01:40:00 Is there a thru line between Gary Hart and Graham Platner’s character issues? 01:43:00 The television era forced politicians to present themselves to the public 01:44:30 Mainers will have to decide about Platner’s shortcomings 01:45:45 Platner & Trump channel anger at the system 01:49:15 Will your fellow boomers hate what they read in this book? 01:51:45 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Paul Taylor 01:52:00 ToddCast Time Machine - June 25th, 1950 01:52:15 The Korean War never ended 01:53:00 The Korean War has a strange place in American history 01:53:30 The Korean War memorial in DC is haunting 01:54:45 The Korean War produced a world we’re still living in 01:55:15 America’s approach to foreign intervention began in Korea 01:56:00 Before the war, South Korea was third world and impoverished 01:57:00 North Korea has become a repressive military regime, more dangerous 01:58:00 The fighting ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty 01:58:30 The DNZ is one of the most heavily fortified borders on earth 01:59:00 The first fighting between US and China was in Korea 01:59:30 Truman didn’t rely on congress for a formal declaration of war 02:00:30 Korea was really America’s first true “forever war” 02:01:30 Korea taught America to live with a problem rather than fix it 02:02:15 Korea was not a clear victory or a clear defeat 02:03:15 Ask Chuck 02:03:30 Where’s the best place to go for civics education for kids? 02:06:30 Have you thought about creating an “election manifesto”? 02:10:30 Are there guardrails around presidential interference in elections? 02:14:45 If you could warn the founders about one blind spot, what would it be? 02:18:00 What happens behind the scenes during a TV news anchor walk-off? 02:21:15 What has actually changed on the ground in Venezuela post-Maduro?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd focuses this episode around a single, almost too-perfect metaphor: the reflecting pool Trump remade, where the paint is now visibly peeling off the concrete and the president is blaming vandals rather than his own shoddy work — a fitting symbol, Chuck argues, for a presidency defined by grandiose self-promotion and an inability to take responsibility for anything. He opens on the Iran fallout, where JD Vance is attending the latest round of negotiations while Marco Rubio is conspicuously MIA, MAGA is openly fracturing over the war and over support for Israel, and Trump's defenders are stuck trying to explain away an obvious capitulation.He warns that the Iranians have now learned to manipulate the markets the same way Trump does — opening and closing the Strait of Hormuz whenever they need cash — and that there will be no positives to come out of this war. From there Chuck pivots into one of his sharpest character indictments yet, arguing Trump is the worst role-model president in American history — a man who behaves like an elementary-school playground bully, and who constantly tries to steal other people's achievements.The contrast crystallized, Chuck says, in the split-screen of Obama's library dedication against Trump's UFC spectacle — the Obamas embodying the story of American meritocracy while Trump embodies inherited advantage squandered. That comparison leads Chuck into a genuinely nuanced reassessment of Obama's legacy: a successful president by traditional measures whose party nonetheless weakened badly on his watch, in part because there was no accountability for the financial crisis, no real effort to set up an heir apparent, and because Obama built a movement around himself rather than the party.He closes on Tuesday's pivotal New York primaries, where he argues the Democratic Socialists of America — led by Zohran Mamdani and AOC — are attempting a genuine takeover of New York Democratic politics, where the long-convenient "progressive" label is about to be torn apart to reveal the socialist faction underneath, and where the central question facing the entire party will be forced into the open: the socialist brand isn't automatically fatal, but it terrifies suburban voters, and a committed faction of supporters is all it takes to hijack a political party. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the Korean War and its lasting legacy on both American culture and geopolitics. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. 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. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 The reflecting pool has become a metaphor for Trump’s presidency 05:30 JD Vance attending latest round of Iran negotiations, Rubio MIA 07:30 MAGA is divided over the Iran war and support for Israel 08:45 Trump’s defenders stuck trying to explain away capitulation to Iran 09:30 Administration threatening to purge any critics of the Iran deal 10:30 Much of the administration is more populist, less pro-Israel 13:00 Growing movement of isolationism in both parties 14:30 Iranians have learned from Trump how to manipulate the markets 15:15 Iran will open and close the Strait whenever they need money 16:00 There will be no positives coming out of the Iran war 17:15 Will Republicans pretend Trump won, or will they start to speak out? 18:30 Trump has been a terrible role model for young American boys/men 19:30 Trump is the worst role model president we’ve ever had 20:15 Trump’s behavior is like an elementary school bully 21:15 Crypto.com bribed Trump to get out of legal trouble 21:45 UAE bribed Trump get export controls for chips dropped 22:45 Trump pardoned J6 rioters, then tried to reward them with slush fund 24:00 At least 40 pardoned J6ers have reoffended & been arrested again 25:00 Trump sent troops into cities to intimidate them like a playground bully 26:00 Trump, like a kid, tries to steal other people’s achievements 27:00 Trump’s remake of the reflecting pool has been a disaster 27:45 Paint is peeling off the concrete from the pool, Trump blames vandals 29:00 It’s clear Trump wasn’t parented at all, not given character tests 29:45 Trump gets a pass for behavior we wouldn’t tolerate from a child 30:30 How do we assess Obama’s legacy when Trump was elected after him? 31:15 Obama library ceremony reminded us about what he did best 31:45 Obama library vs Trump’s UFC showed sharp contrast between the two 32:45 The Obamas embodied the story of American meritocracy 33:15 Trump was born on 3rd base, and always trying to steal home 33:45 Both Obama and Trump’s stories are American stories 35:00 As time passes it becomes harder to separate Obama from Trump 35:45 By traditional measures, Obama was a successful president 36:30 The Democratic party weakened during Obama’s presidency 37:00 Three things Obama could have done to strengthen his party 37:30 Public was upset there was no accountability for financial crisis 38:00 Obama didn’t help identify and set up an heir apparent for success 39:00 22nd amendment a mistake? Would the country be better with 3 Obama terms? 39:30 Obama built a movement around himself, leaving party weaker 40:30 New York holds its primary on Tuesday with major implications 41:30 The Democratic Socialists of America trying to shift the party left 42:00 The Democratic party is splitting into 3 camps 42:45 “Progressive” used to cover both progressives and socialists 43:15 Tuesday’s primaries will tear the cover off the socialism facade 44:15 Mamdani believes he’s leading a movement, challenging establishment 44:45 Mamdani and AOC trying to lead DSA takeover of NY Democratic politics 45:45 Mamdani trying to remake the Democratic party in his image 46:30 Can the DSA brand work in the suburbs and outside the 5 boroughs? 47:15 Dem leadership treated Mamdani like a liability, socialism only sells in cities 48:15 The socialist label isn’t automatically fatal, but it scares suburban voters 49:00 Tuesday will force Democratic candidates to fit into one of the boxes 49:45 A faction of supporters is enough to hijack a political party 57:30 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Paul Taylor 57:45 ToddCast Time Machine - June 25th, 1950 58:00 The Korean War never ended 58:45 The Korean War has a strange place in American history 59:15 The Korean War memorial in DC is haunting 01:00:30 The Korean War produced a world we’re still living in 01:01:00 America’s approach to foreign intervention began in Korea 01:01:45 Before the war, South Korea was third world and impoverished 01:02:45 North Korea has become a repressive military regime, more dangerous 01:03:45 The fighting ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty 01:04:15 The DNZ is one of the most heavily fortified borders on earth 01:04:45 The first fighting between US and China was in Korea 01:05:15 Truman didn’t rely on congress for a formal declaration of war 01:06:15 Korea was really America’s first true “forever war” 01:07:15 Korea taught America to live with a problem rather than fix it 01:08:00 Korea was not a clear victory or a clear defeat 01:09:00 Ask Chuck 01:09:15 Where’s the best place to go for civics education for kids? 01:12:15 Have you thought about creating an “election manifesto”? 01:16:15 Are there guardrails around presidential interference in elections? 01:20:30 If you could warn the founders about one blind spot, what would it be? 01:23:45 What happens behind the scenes during a TV news anchor walk-off? 01:27:00 What has actually changed on the ground in Venezuela post-Maduro?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DOCKET ALERTS: Judge Brian Murphy blocked termination of TPS for 5,000 Ethiopians. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin will continue Noem's tradition of announcing his intention to violate the law in advance, so as to give litigants a heads up. Michael Avenatti moves to a halfway house, remains a full-way non-lawyer. And Democrats overperformed in Tuesday's special elections. MAIN SHOW: Crazytimes continue at the DOJ as Trump's goons jockey to replace Pam Bondi. Acting AG Todd Blanche is professing his love for Trump at the podium. US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro can't indict a ham sandwich, and juries are telling her to take a hike. Politico says Harmeet Dhillon, head of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, is in the running for the top job. She's currently trying to indict January 6 Committee witness Cassidy Hutchinson for perjury — which has exactly nothing to do with civil rights. And Dhillon's office keeps losing when she sues states demanding they turn over their voter rolls. Will Republicans invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office? (No.) But the fact that we're asking the question shows how far we've come. And in Tennessee, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is trying to get his human smuggling case dismissed on grounds of vindictive prosecution. Both the government and Garcia filed their briefs this week. The government claims that prosecution started with an article in the local paper, the Tennessee Star. Which is weird because the case was reopened in Baltimore the week before the article was published — and DHS is actually the source of the reporting! Blanche Steals Bondi's Brown Nose https://lawandchaospod.substack.com/p/blanche-steals-bondis-brown-nose Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Division Is Investigating Star Witness Against Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/doj-cassidy-hutchinson-investigation-trump.html Kilmar Abrego Garcia [TN criminal docket] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.tnmd.104622/ 2022 TN Traffic Stop of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Was Day Three of Trip That Originated in Houston, Took Detour to St. Louis, Crossed Trafficking Hubs and Areas with MS-13 https://tennesseestar.com/justice/2022-tn-traffic-stop-of-kilmar-abrego-garcia-was-day-three-of-trip-that-originated-in-houston-took-detour-to-st-louis-crossed-trafficking-hubs-and-areas-with-ms-13/tpappert/2025/04/21/ African Communities Together v. Noem [TPS for Ethiopians] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72178312/african-communities-together-v-noem/ Mullin weighs using airport customs as leverage against sanctuary cities https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mullin-weighs-using-airport-customs-leverage-against-sanctuary-cities Judge Jeanine's Big Audition https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/judge-jeanine-pirro-attorney-general-trump-jerome-powell.html Inside the battle to be Trump's next attorney general https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/09/trump-attorney-general-blanche-dhillion-pirro-00864988 Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmLate in the game, Trump-loyal judges at the federal and state level joined his effort to rig the midterms. Democrats will thus enter this fall's race for House control at a systemic disadvantage. But for Trump, that's about the only good news. He's lost the war he launched against Iran, and keeps falling asleep on the job as an eerie hantavirus outbreak slowly spreads here and abroad. Yet as the public grows more outraged, Trump only seems truly engaged on one highly eccentric suite of issues.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* What the late break of Republican judicial activism means for the midterms, GOP efforts to steal the midterms, and the post-midterm race to gerrymander even more aggressively.* Now that the gerrymandering cycle is cooked for 2026, what more could Democrats do to pad their margins, so that biased maps don't cost them the House?* Is the hantavirus outbreak something worth treating seriously, or something worth beating Trump over the head with?Then, given the bleak political outlook for the GOP, isn't it weird that Trump's only able to sustain focus on building a palace ballroom, and various other monuments to himself? Will Republicans vote to spend a billion dollars on the ballroom? Would it be better (politically, or in schadenfreude terms) for Dems to divide Republicans, so that the ballroom never gets built, or for Republicans to do Trump's bidding, so that Democrats can tear down the ballroom in 2029? Would Democrats tear down the ballroom? And if they copped out on that, who would be to blame?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian argues the Democratic surrender in Virginia, after the adverse, partisan gerrymandering ruling, is a very bad omen for November. * Matt argues the hantavirus outbreak is a reminder that the government should be preparing for the next pandemic, rather than dismantling pandemic prevention programs.* Robert Kagan argues Iran has Trump in checkmate.* Nate Silver on the risk that Democrats will underreact to Republican gerrymandering next year, and leave seats on the table.* Brian in December 2024: The New Gilded Age Will Be Streamed
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmLate in the game, Trump-loyal judges at the federal and state level joined his effort to rig the midterms. Democrats will thus enter this fall's race for House control at a systemic disadvantage. But for Trump, that's about the only good news. He's lost the war he launched against Iran, and keeps falling asleep on the job as an eerie hantavirus outbreak slowly spreads here and abroad. Yet as the public grows more outraged, Trump only seems truly engaged on one highly eccentric suite of issues.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* What the late break of Republican judicial activism means for the midterms, GOP efforts to steal the midterms, and the post-midterm race to gerrymander even more aggressively.* Now that the gerrymandering cycle is cooked for 2026, what more could Democrats do to pad their margins, so that biased maps don't cost them the House?* Is the hantavirus outbreak something worth treating seriously, or something worth beating Trump over the head with?Then, given the bleak political outlook for the GOP, isn't it weird that Trump's only able to sustain focus on building a palace ballroom, and various other monuments to himself? Will Republicans vote to spend a billion dollars on the ballroom? Would it be better (politically, or in schadenfreude terms) for Dems to divide Republicans, so that the ballroom never gets built, or for Republicans to do Trump's bidding, so that Democrats can tear down the ballroom in 2029? Would Democrats tear down the ballroom? And if they copped out on that, who would be to blame?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian argues the Democratic surrender in Virginia, after the adverse, partisan gerrymandering ruling, is a very bad omen for November. * Matt argues the hantavirus outbreak is a reminder that the government should be preparing for the next pandemic, rather than dismantling pandemic prevention programs.* Robert Kagan argues Iran has Trump in checkmate.* Nate Silver on the risk that Democrats will underreact to Republican gerrymandering next year, and leave seats on the table.* Brian in December 2024: The New Gilded Age Will Be Streamed
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump had to be evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, after a “gunman” “attempted” to breach the security perimeter around the dinner hall at the Washington Hilton. But unlike last year, when the entire GOP responded to the killing of Charlie Kirk by attempting a broad civil-society crackdown, this time Republicans have a somewhat different focus: Helping Trump get his palace ballroom built on White House grounds?In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* Are false flag conspiracy theories coming back into vogue on the left because it's taboo to point out that Trump makes politics angrier and more violent?* Is it more that everyone knows Trump's character is so poor that he would fake an attempt on his life to gain political advantage?* Are lesser forms of radicalism justified in response to his affronts, or is it all counterproductive?Then, what the f&ck has any of this got to do with the White House ballroom? Will Republicans bully Democrats into authorizing its construction? Will Republicans bite the bullet and finance the ballroom through budget reconciliation? Can we trust any Democratic presidential candidate who won't commit to demolishing the ballroom? And what was the White House Correspondents' Association thinking by extending an invitation to a president who wants to destroy journalism as a vocation?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian argues politics in America are unusually violent not just because of Trump's words, but because he governs like a tyrant, and oppression swells the ranks of indivdiuals who choose to take matters into their own hands. * Matt argues that lowering prices is a better approach to public anger than (e.g.) “microlooting.”* A Manhattan Institute survey found that 46 percent of Democrats believe “the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in July 2024 was orchestrated by his supporters to increase sympathy for him.”
Joyce talks about:The Supreme Court -making adjustments to voting districts that were based on race. Dismantling the Voting Rights Act/ Republicans now able to go after democratic dominated districts. Bill Maher talks about the mismanagement of tax payer dollars and says the rich ARE paying their fair share of taxes. Will Republicans maintain control following the midterm elections? No go zones in London. UCLA protecting far left activist students who kept interrupting speech from DHS general counsel James Percival/Warns conservative group, the Federalist Society against revealing the student's identities to DHS for punishment/ F.I.R.E demands UCLA rescind the threat to the Federalist Society. Lack of trust in the government. Resurfaced clip of Ilhan Omar reading World War 11 instead of World War Two. Mayor Zohran Mamdani upset about balancing the budget. Jimmy Kimmel commentary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump had to be evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, after a “gunman” “attempted” to breach the security perimeter around the dinner hall at the Washington Hilton. But unlike last year, when the entire GOP responded to the killing of Charlie Kirk by attempting a broad civil-society crackdown, this time Republicans have a somewhat different focus: Helping Trump get his palace ballroom built on White House grounds?In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* Are false flag conspiracy theories coming back into vogue on the left because it's taboo to point out that Trump makes politics angrier and more violent?* Is it more that everyone knows Trump's character is so poor that he would fake an attempt on his life to gain political advantage?* Are lesser forms of radicalism justified in response to his affronts, or is it all counterproductive?Then, what the f&ck has any of this got to do with the White House ballroom? Will Republicans bully Democrats into authorizing its construction? Will Republicans bite the bullet and finance the ballroom through budget reconciliation? Can we trust any Democratic presidential candidate who won't commit to demolishing the ballroom? And what was the White House Correspondents' Association thinking by extending an invitation to a president who wants to destroy journalism as a vocation?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian argues politics in America are unusually violent not just because of Trump's words, but because he governs like a tyrant, and oppression swells the ranks of indivdiuals who choose to take matters into their own hands. * Matt argues that lowering prices is a better approach to public anger than (e.g.) “microlooting.”* A Manhattan Institute survey found that 46 percent of Democrats believe “the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in July 2024 was orchestrated by his supporters to increase sympathy for him.”
Guest Congressman Tracey Mann, 1st District Kansas, joins to discuss latest in Washington. Discussion of first week back after break, and ongoing battle with DHS funding. Discussion of a few farm bill, uncertainty in ag industry with Iran conflict, and change up in Congress after resignations. Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss upcoming midterm season. Will Republicans in Congress get enough done to satisfy the voters? Discussion of Democrats using Swalwell as an example of power and influence they have over members of Congress, lack of action on SAVE act, and more.
Judge Brian Murphy blocked termination of TPS for 5,000 Ethiopians.DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin will continue Noem's tradition of announcing his intention to violate the law in advance, so as to give litigants a heads up.Michael Avenatti moves to a halfway house, remains a full-way non-lawyer.And Democrats overperformed in Tuesday's special elections. MAIN SHOW:Crazytimes continue at the DOJ as Trump's goons jockey to replace Pam Bondi. Acting AG Todd Blanche is professing his love for Trump at the podium. US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro can't indict a ham sandwich, and juries are telling her to take a hike. Politico says Harmeet Dhillon, head of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, is in the running for the top job. She's currently trying to indict January 6 Committee witness Cassidy Hutchinson for perjury — which has exactly nothing to do with civil rights. And Dhillon's office keeps losing when she sues states demanding they turn over their voter rolls. Will Republicans invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office? (No.) But the fact that we're asking the question shows how far we've come.And in Tennessee, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is trying to get his human smuggling case dismissed on grounds of vindictive prosecution. Both the government and Garcia filed their briefs this week. The government claims that prosecution started with an article in the local paper, the Tennessee Star. Which is weird because the case was reopened in Baltimore the week before the article was published — and DHS is actually the source of the reporting!Blanche Steals Bondi's Brown Nosehttps://lawandchaospod.substack.com/p/blanche-steals-bondis-brown-noseJustice Dept.'s Civil Rights Division Is Investigating Star Witness Against Trumphttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/doj-cassidy-hutchinson-investigation-trump.htmlKilmar Abrego Garcia [TN criminal docket]https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.tnmd.104622/2022 TN Traffic Stop of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Was Day Three of Trip That Originated in Houston, Took Detour to St. Louis, Crossed Trafficking Hubs and Areas with MS-13https://tennesseestar.com/justice/2022-tn-traffic-stop-of-kilmar-abrego-garcia-was-day-three-of-trip-that-originated-in-houston-took-detour-to-st-louis-crossed-trafficking-hubs-and-areas-with-ms-13/tpappert/2025/04/21/African Communities Together v. Noem [TPS for Ethiopians]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72178312/african-communities-together-v-noem/Mullin weighs using airport customs as leverage against sanctuary citieshttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/mullin-weighs-using-airport-customs-leverage-against-sanctuary-citiesJudge Jeanine's Big Auditionhttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/judge-jeanine-pirro-attorney-general-trump-jerome-powell.htmlInside the battle to be Trump's next attorney generalhttps://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/09/trump-attorney-general-blanche-dhillion-pirro-00864988Show Links:https://www.lawandchaospod.com/BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPodThreads: @LawAndChaosPodTwitter: @LawAndChaosPodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Election Day is a day—not five days, not a week, not a month. As President Trump expressed on Truth Social "when is enough, enough?" The simple voter ID amendment to the Save America Act was shot down by Senate Democrats yesterday. Will Republicans grow a spine and actually end the filibuster? Democrats will nuke the filibuster if they ever regain power, rig elections and America will essentially be lost. This is the single most important issues that Republicans must get done. Having an election day opposed to an election season is another crucial element to safeguard American elections. The Supreme Court seems poised to side with Judicial Watch on determining a single election day. Ballot counting that goes on for days and weeks change the results of our elections and ultimately the course of history. Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch presented the case before the Supreme Court advocating that federal Election-Day statutes is to set a single uniform day for the election. Allowing ballots to trickle in days or weeks after Election Day is antithetical to that basic goal. Tom is here today to discuss all things election and cleaning up the nearly 24 million dirty voter rolls throughout the country. Patriot Mobile is an activist company first and a cell phone provider second. They are dedicated to preserving and protecting the first and second amendment, honoring our servicemen and women and protecting the sanctity of life. So if you're a patriot that wants cell service just as the industry leaders, switch to Patriot Mobile today. Featuring: Tom Fitton President | Judicial Watch https://x.com/TomFitton Danielle Buck Vice President of Strategic Partnerships | Patriot Mobile https://patriotmobile.com/ Patriot Mobile - PatriotMobile.com/SPICER for 1 free month Take a stand for faith, family, and freedom—switch to Patriot Mobile. Patriot Mobile provides PREMIUM service on all three major U.S. networks. Patriot Mobile has the same or even better coverage, backed by 100% U.S.-based customer support. Get unlimited data plans, mobile hotspots, international roaming, and more with Patriot Mobile. Take a stand as a PATRIOT by going to https://PatriotMobile.com/SPICER or call 972-PATRIOT for a FREE month! Today's show is sponsored by: Boll & Branch - bollandbranch.com/SPICER for 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING The key to wellness starts with a good night's sleep. Making your night's sleep better starts with quality sheets. Boll & Branch sheets start unbelievably soft and get softer over time. Boll & Branch sheets are made with the finest 100% organic cotton in a soft, breathable, durable weave. If you're looking for sheets that last, feel amazing, and help you sleep better, Boll & Branch is where it's at. Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch's Annual Spring Event—get 20% off plus free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/spicer with code SPICER. Beam - shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order Are you tossing and turning at night and running on fumes during the day? If so, then you are missing out on the most important part of your wellness, sleep. If you want to wake up refreshed, inspired and ready to take on the day then you have to try Beam's Dream powder. This best-selling blend of Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. So if you're ready for the best night of sleep you ever had just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this explosive discussion, Gene Valentino reacts to the State of the Union, calling out Democratic lawmakers for what she describes as “disgraceful behavior” during President Donald Trump's address.The conversation dives deep into:The controversy surrounding the SAVE ActFilibuster reform and Senate strategy under John ThuneElection integrity, mail-in ballots, and early votingConservative leadership momentum heading into 2026Inside insights from a private California conservative summitIs America at a political turning point?Are voters waking up?Will Republicans unify behind the agenda?Watch now and decide for yourself.#StateOfTheUnion #DonaldTrump #SAVEAct #ElectionIntegrity#ConservativeVoices #WeThePeople #AmericaFirst#PoliticalDebate #Congress #USPolitics➡️ Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com➡️ WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981➡️ More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/➡️ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/➡️ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ ➡️ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/
Chuck Todd unpacks the fallout from Trump's State of the Union address and previews what's shaping up to be a pivotal primary season. He argues that the speech wasn't designed to be coherent — it was engineered for social media moments and base solidification, with Trump drafting off the popularity of others like the Olympic hockey team rather than making a case to swing voters, and echoing Biden's mistake of trying to sell a country that doesn't feel it on the economy. He breaks down the JD Vance "fraud czar" announcement and the immediate move to suspend Medicaid funding to Minnesota as classic base-juicing, then pivots to a sharp analysis of the Iran standoff: Trump's base won't tolerate a prolonged war but might accept limited strikes, Iran knows this and could rope-a-dope the administration, and you can't air strike your way to regime change. He argues that Cuba on the brink of societal collapse with Cuban Americans eager to help rebuild — represents a far easier foreign policy win that Trump is inexplicably ignoring. He then turns to the Texas primaries, where Cornyn has trailed Paxton in every poll and likely can't win without a Trump endorsement, while the Crockett-Talarico Democratic race is showing Clinton-Sanders demographic splits with Crockett leading among groups more likely to actually vote. He notes that many of Chuck Schumer's recruited candidates nationally are already losing, and that the establishment is deeply unpopular this cycle — with a new poll showing insurgent Graham Platner crushing Janet Mills by 40 points as further proof that 2026 is shaping up as an anti-establishment wave. Katherine Mangu-Ward — editor-in-chief of Reason magazine and author of the viral New York Times op-ed "Libertarians: We Told You So" — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a sharp, wide-ranging conversation about what the libertarian moment looks like when executive power has run amok. She opens with a disarming observation: Americans tend to discover their inner libertarian whenever they dislike the president — and notes that a version of her op-ed could have been written under Biden too. But the Trump era, she argues, has vindicated libertarian warnings in ways that should alarm everyone: warrantless ICE entries that have silenced the very conservatives who once championed the Fourth Amendment, tech CEO congressional hearings that were really about locking in corporate access to state power, and a cronyism so brazen it has paradoxically made citizens hate corporations more than the government enabling them. The conversation takes a fascinating turn into policy territory rarely explored on political podcasts. Mangu-Ward engages seriously with the question of whether there's a libertarian case for nationalized healthcare. They also tackle Trump turning Democrats into free-trade activists, the risks of economic nationalism, why demands for safety net cuts fall far short of solving the budget problem, and the fine line between prediction markets and sportsbooks. Looking ahead to 2026, Mangu-Ward points to Arizona — a state that has always produced what she calls "mutant strains" of libertarianism — as the place to watch for whether libertarian-leaning candidates can finally break through at the ballot box. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and explains his beef with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 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Or https://apply.americanfinancing.net/thechucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:00 Initial fallout from Trump’s State of the Union speech 05:45 Trump’s focus is to solidify his base, not reach swing voters 07:00 Speech wasn’t coherent, it was meant for social media moments 07:45 Trump tried to draft on the popularity of others during speech 08:30 Like Biden, Trump tried to sell the country that the economy is working 10:30 Trump announced JD Vance as “fraud czar” 11:15 Vance announces they’ll suspend Medicaid funding to Minnesota 12:15 Trump isn’t politically nimble, but knows how to juice the base 13:15 Trump’s speech only played one note to his base 15:30 It’s tough to understand what Trump is up to with Iran 16:15 Trump’s base won’t accept a prolonged war with Iran, just limited strikes 17:00 Iran knows Trump’s base isn’t on board, could rope-a-dope him 18:45 You can’t air strike your way to regime change… so what’s the plan? 20:00 25% chance of regime change, 25% chance it strengthens regime 21:15 Trump’s impatience is one of his worst political instincts 22:15 Cuba is on the brink of societal/regime collapse 23:00 Cuban Americans would jump at opportunity to rebuild Cuba 24:15 Cuba is a much easier potential foreign policy victory for Trump 25:30 War with Iran could be a massive resource drain on the U.S. 26:00 Primary season about to kick off, starting with Texas 26:30 What happens in Dem primary, will affect GOP runoff 27:15 Cornyn has trailed Paxton in every poll 28:30 Cornyn can’t win without Trump’s endorsement 30:15 Divide between Talarico and Crockett has been fascinating 30:45 Bernie Sanders & AOC have stayed out of Texas primary 32:00 If 3rd candidate gets over 3 points, real chance of Dem runoff 33:00 Polling for Talarico/Crockett shows similar splits to Clinton/Sanders 33:45 Crockett ahead with demographic groups more likely to vote 35:00 Talarico is trying to tout his electability in the general 36:00 It’s hard to know whether Talarico or Crockett is more electable 39:00 If Talarico wins, it might force Trump off the fence & to back Cornyn 40:30 It will be hard for Dems to win in Texas, but it will be competitive 41:15 Many people are betting Talarico will be the next Pete Buttigieg 42:15 New poll shows Graham Platner beating Janet Mills by 40 points 44:00 Many candidates Chuck Schumer recruited are losing 45:15 The establishment is deeply unpopular this year 54:30 Katherine Mangu-Ward joins the Chuck ToddCast 55:30 We’re all more libertarian when we don’t like the president 56:15 Motivation for writing NYT op-ed “Libertarians: We Told You So” 58:00 Libertarian has been typically conservative in western U.S. 59:00 Kentucky has been sending most libertarians to congress 1:00:00 Different version of Op-ed could have been written under Biden 1:01:45 American elections recently haven’t given anyone a mandate 1:03:00 Supreme Court begged congress to do their job in tariff decision 1:04:30 Where are the conservatives now that warrantless entries are happening? 1:06:00 Trump has bullied out libertarians and unsupportive Republicans 1:08:15 Biggest worries about big tech are worries about the state 1:09:45 Don’t want big tech to enable state actions against individual rights 1:11:45 We might need a cultural sea change for congress to rein in big tech 1:13:15 Trump’s cronyism has made citizens hate only corporations, not government 1:14:00 Less government reduces opportunity for cronyism 1:16:00 Tech CEO hearings were CEOs trying to lock in their place 1:17:00 Market discipline does seem to be working in the AI space 1:18:30 Where is some government regulation acceptable for libertarians? 1:20:30 Trump has turned Democrats into free-trade activists 1:22:00 The risks of economic nationalism 1:24:30 Where do libertarians draw the line on the social safety net? 1:25:15 Demands for safety net cuts fall very short of solving budget problem 1:27:00 Student loan debt forgiveness would benefit higher earners 1:28:30 More people want government to have a larger role 1:30:45 Is there a libertarian argument for nationalized healthcare? 1:32:45 Regulation in healthcare & childcare have exploded costs 1:35:00 Market forces haven’t worked in healthcare pricing 1:36:30 We’re being lied to about pricing practices in healthcare 1:37:45 Should insurance be able to price based on preexisting conditions? 1:39:30 Catastrophic coverage is basically illegal now 1:40:45 We should just pay out of pocket for small, regular procedures 1:42:15 Charity or government subsidies should assist preexisting conditions 1:45:00 How would a libertarian clean up the prediction markets? 1:47:30 Not a major difference between prediction markets & sportsbooks 1:50:00 Will libertarians have a moment at the ballot box in 2026? 1:50:45 Arizona has always produced mutant strains of libertarian 1:54:00 Arizona has always been libertarian socially & economically 1:55:30 It’d be interesting to hear a libertarian proposal for healthcare 1:56:00 Ask Chuck 1:56:15 Will Republicans divert focus from anti-trans rhetoric to the economy? 1:59:00 Trump’s three part strategy to State of the Union? 2:02:45 Does America’s GDP actually translate to a higher standard of living? 2:05:30 How can Florida's government function without property tax? 2:09:30 After the TX & NC primaries, will GOP candidates distance from Trump? 2:12:45 Thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of FameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yes, there's much banter about the Super Bowl halftime show and the controversy surrounding the artist hired to perform. But it's really a discussion far bigger than the performance itself. Stigall breaks down his reaction to what the show really means and the litmus test it's taken on politically. Will we see the SAVE Act make its way through Congress? Will Republicans in the Senate blow up the filibuster rule to get it done? Erin Maguire - Republican strategist weighs in on the likelihood. Stigall also credits Matt Walsh with an observation related to the Epstein story that just seems so obvious he's disappointed he didn't think of it himself. And the Executive Producer of the show - Fast Eddie - has returned from Vegas with his review of the Backstreet Boys (also prominently featured in the Super Bowl this year) - at the Sphere. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conservative ideology is dismantling America right at this moment, and Republican voters have a choice - Do they pretend this is all normal even though it isn't, or do they finally own up to their mistakes and vow to never let it happen again? From both economic and humanitarian standpoints, conservatism has failed in every possible way. No one is better off today than they were before Donald Trump came back into office, but millions are far worse off. Will Republicans ever wake up and realize what they've done to the country we once had? More and more Democrats in both the House and Senate are calling for Kristi Noem's impeachment following the second killing of a civilian by her ICE gestapo. But even before Saturday's killing, a majority of Americans were already disapproving of the job that she was doing, and that's according to THREE different polls released before Saturday. The public hates her, and that hatred is only going to get worse as she and her office continue to lie about the lives that they are destroying. Immediately following the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday, a lawsuit was brought by officials in Minnesota who alleged that federal officers had already tampered with evidence from the crime scene. A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump himself immediately granted approval for a restraining order against the FBI, DOJ, and Homeland Security - and ALL of their employees - from in any way altering, manipulating, or mishandling evidence from Saturday's shooting. This is a massive step forward as it appears that even Trump's own judges have had about enough of this.Republican Senator Ted Cruz is in hot water after audio of a recent talk he gave to wealthy investors leaked to the public. Cruz was caught on a hot mic tearing apart Donald Trump and JD Vance, saying that Trump dismissed his concerns that his tariff policies were going to get Republicans crushed in the midterms. Cruz talks a big game behind closed doors, but sings a very different tune when in public. A doctor and medical professor is speaking out about the White House physicians' decision to let Donald Trump and his glaring mental decline continue unabated. Dr. Bruce Davidson said that the doctors are doing the President (and the country) an incredible disservice by allowing his symptoms to become so blatantly obvious while visibly doing nothing to get the man the help that he desperately deserves. This was less of an attack on the president and more of a plea for help directed at the doctors that are ignoring the obvious. Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en
Chuck Todd is on vacation but the fresh content keeps coming! Chuck empties the 2025 mailbag and answers a variety of listeners’ questions focused on politics & policy, the future of Trump & MAGA, and naturally… one on his beloved Green Bay Packers. If you’d like to ask Chuck a question, shoot us an email at AskChuck@thechucktoddcast.com 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! 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! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 The need for real fiscal reform to try to tackle the national debt? 06:15 Anyone in MAGA that could reunite the two wings of the GOP? 13:30 Would the ACA receive the same blowback if Romney was president? 18:00 Sources to track the Talarico vs. Crockett race in Texas? 22:30 Will Republicans make trans rights a central issue in 2026? 26:30 Will flawed AI content moderation become a bigger issue? 32:15 How could the Trump administration try to rig the 2026 election? 36:30 Thoughts on proposed constitutional amendments? 44:00 Is it a zero-sum game between legacy & independent media? 52:30 Concerns with the Packers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A deranged Trump blames Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner for getting murdered. Ben riffs. Pedro Lira reports from Texas. Will Republicans pick up 5 congressional seats through gerrymandering? Or will their machinations work against them? What does it take to get rural Texans to vote Democratic? The dangers of pipe dreams. And a quick look at Crockett v Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Pedro is state director for the Texas Working Families Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We have an extra special guest host today on the Sean Spicer Show! Batya Ungar-Sargon, host of Batya! on News Nation is going to lead our Thursday panel for an amazing conversation on everything happening in Washington this week. President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania hammered home the upward turn in the U.S. economy, wages and job creation, but are Americans actually feeling a return in their buying power? One thing is for certain, he is reinvigorating the American workforce. Before President Trump took office, nearly all new jobs were going to migrants and illegals, now 100% of new job creations are going to American citizens. While jobs are being created and wages continue to go up, Americans are still overwhelmed with grocery bills, housing and healthcare costs. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case on birthright citizenship. The 14th amendment is at the root of the case, created to ensure children of slaves were guaranteed citizenship after the Civil War. Now, illegal immigrants enter the country just to have children and abuse the system by getting the rest of the family into the country. Billions of taxpayer money that was supposed to go to school food programs for children and social service programs have been stolen by Somali frauds. These fake NGOs instead went to purchase luxury homes and vehicles and in some cases routed overseas to terrorists. President Trump did not hold back on his thoughts about the fraudsters and Somali Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Will Republicans have a dynamic character like President Trump in 2028 or fade back to GOP business as usual. Our rockstar panel weighs in on it all... PLUS this week's winners and losers! Special Guest Host: Batya Ungar-Sargon Batya! | News Nation https://x.com/bungarsargon https://www.newsnationnow.com/batya/ Featuring: Steve Cortes Cortes Investigates | Substack Founder | League of American Workers https://x.com/CortesSteve Charles Love Co Host | Cut The Bull https://x.com/CDouglasLove3 Kathy Barnett Weekend Host | 1210 WPHT Talk Radio https://x.com/Kathy4Truth Today's show is sponsored by: Concerned Women For America Concerned Women For America focuses on seven core issues: family, sanctity of life, religious liberty, parental choice in education, fighting sexual exploitation, national sovereignty, and support for Israel. CWA knows what a woman is. CWA trains women to become grassroots leaders, speak into the culture, pray, testify, and lobby. If you donate $20 you will get CEO & President Penny Nance's new book A Woman's Guide, Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life. Head to https://concernedwomen.org/spicer/to donate today! Masa Chips You're probably watching the Sean Spicer Show right now and thinking “hmm, I wish I had something healthy and satisfying to snack on…” Well Masa Chips are exactly what you are looking for. Big corporations use cheap nasty seed oils that can cause inflammation and health issues. Masa cut out all the bad stuff and created a tortilla chip with just 3 ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow. Snacking on MASA chips feels different—you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or sluggishness. So head to https://MASAChips.com/SEAN to get 25% off your first order. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats think they have a great chance to flip a congressional seat today in Tennessee. Will Republicans be able to hold onto the Seventh Congressional District? What does today’s election mean for the midterms? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Three of the most insightful observers of American politics—Jason Kander, Mara Liasson, and Josh Marshall—join Harry to analyze a week in which President Donald Trump was knocked on his heels, and lashed out viciously in response. The panelists talk through the big questions: Will Republicans keep up the pressure for transparency about Jeffrey Epstein? Why have Trump's recent outbursts been so vile even by his standards? Were Democrats aiming to further provoke him when they warned troops against following illegal orders? And, is the weakened president already entering a lame duck period? Mentioned in this episode: Jason's podcast Majority 54: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/majority-54/id1309354521 Mara's reporting: https://www.npr.org/people/1930401/mara-liasson Josh's writing: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/author/josh_m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Republicans ever stop chasing the ball of yarn Democrats always are throwing? The gambling investigations in the NBA are expanding. And young women don't want to live in the United States. Bet you're wondering what I'm going to say to that. Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling his team, which is expected to include many members from former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration. Mamdani is also in talks to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. They discuss whether New Yorkers are leaving the city because of Mayor-elect Mamdani. Democrats appear frustrated by the reopening of the government, especially as they tried to sound the alarm on expiring healthcare subsidies. Will Republicans have a plan to fix the healthcare subsidies before they expire and premiums rise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They discuss whether New Yorkers are leaving the city because of Mayor-elect Mamdani. Democrats appear frustrated by the reopening of the government, especially as they tried to sound the alarm on expiring healthcare subsidies. Will Republicans have a plan to fix the healthcare subsidies before they expire and premiums rise?
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling his team, which is expected to include many members from former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration. Mamdani is also in talks to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. They discuss whether New Yorkers are leaving the city because of Mayor-elect Mamdani. Democrats appear frustrated by the reopening of the government, especially as they tried to sound the alarm on expiring healthcare subsidies. Will Republicans have a plan to fix the healthcare subsidies before they expire and premiums rise?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has finally ended after weeks of partisan deadlock, primarily over Obamacare. With the shutdown now over, what are the next steps for Congress and the administration? Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. What did Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gain from shutting down the government, and what are the broader economic impacts? The U.S. reportedly lost about $56 billion during the shutdown. Steve also weighs in on inflation, attributing much of the current rise to the Biden administration. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling his team, which is expected to include many members from former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration. Mamdani is also in talks to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. They discuss whether New Yorkers are leaving the city because of Mayor-elect Mamdani. Democrats appear frustrated by the reopening of the government, especially as they tried to sound the alarm on expiring healthcare subsidies. Will Republicans have a plan to fix the healthcare subsidies before they expire and premiums rise?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has finally ended after weeks of partisan deadlock, primarily over Obamacare. With the shutdown now over, what are the next steps for Congress and the administration? Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. What did Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gain from shutting down the government, and what are the broader economic impacts? The U.S. reportedly lost about $56 billion during the shutdown. Steve also weighs in on inflation, attributing much of the current rise to the Biden administration. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling his team, which is expected to include many members from former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration. Mamdani is also in talks to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. They discuss whether New Yorkers are leaving the city because of Mayor-elect Mamdani. Democrats appear frustrated by the reopening of the government, especially as they tried to sound the alarm on expiring healthcare subsidies. Will Republicans have a plan to fix the healthcare subsidies before they expire and premiums rise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They discuss whether New Yorkers are leaving the city because of Mayor-elect Mamdani. Democrats appear frustrated by the reopening of the government, especially as they tried to sound the alarm on expiring healthcare subsidies. Will Republicans have a plan to fix the healthcare subsidies before they expire and premiums rise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest Lee Woodman, author "COLORSCAPES" poetleewoodman.com, joins to discuss the psychology of color. Discussion of ancient civilizations using particular colors, the emotion behind colors, and the importance of art and poetry. Democrats propose a new plan to end the government shutdown. Will Republicans buy it? Discussion of healthcare reform, ending the shutdown, and debating policy on the Senate floor. Republicans in the House propose new bill to end funding to New York City.
Is Mamdani's victory a turning point for MAGA, or just a local anomaly? Will Republicans rethink their culture war tactics after fear campaigns failed against the new mayor? Should Democrats nationwide adopt Mamdani's approach - and would it work beyond his district? Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at therestispoliticsus.com To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer's available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589) Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Republicans repeal Obamacare? Digital ID is the end of freedom. The proper way to break a 5 day fast. Why don’t we use a water cannon to break up these protests? The best candy bar. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Boredwalk's Meredith Erin and Tess Menzies chat with JayJay from @JayJayLegal about the latest stories unfolding in U.S. politics. Key Questions Discussed: • Will Republicans be forced to make Donald Trump resign due to the Epstein files? • When will we see more damning evidence about Donald Trump's ties to the Epstein scandal? • What can blue states do about the current lawlessness and controversial actions by the Trump administration? • Will we see war trials similar to the Nuremberg trials in post-WWII Germany in the U.S. for the Trump regime and ICE agents? • Will there be a Truth and Reconciliation Commission and justice at the end? • Will Pam Bondi be disbarred? • What should governors like Gavin Newsom be doing right now? • Why pro-democracy advocates shouldn't lose hope. • Will the U.S. ever repair its reputation on the global stage? Thanks for stopping by to hang out, commiserate, and (hopefully) laugh with us! FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK ► facebook.com/boredwalktshirts INSTAGRAM ► instagram.com/boredwalk THREADS ► threads.com/boredwalktees YOUTUBE ► youtube.com/boredwalk.los.angeles BLUESKY ► bsky.app/profile/boredwalk.com TIKTOK ► tiktok.com/@boredwalk.lol
In this special on-course episode of Golf and Politics, Matt is joined by PJ, Alex, and Fritz Wenzel of Ring Digital for Nine Holes, Nine Questions during the Nightbirde Foundation Charity Outing at Virtues Golf Club. From humble beginnings in journalism and law to building a successful family-run digital firm serving top political and corporate clients, the Wenzels share their journey, lessons learned, and plenty of laughs along the fairways. They discuss golf's role in family bonding and business networking, the secrets to building a business that thrives, and their takes on Trump's agenda, congressional dysfunction, AI in politics, and the next big shifts coming to campaigns and advertising. How golf became the Wenzel family's shared passion and business tool The ups and downs of working with family (and why radical humility is key) Their journey from journalism and law to entrepreneurship and political strategy Secrets to business success: niche, value, reinvestment, and transparency Using golf to build lasting client relationships and grow influence Dream golf courses and trips they'd choose forever Political predictions: Will Republicans pass Trump's agenda? Can they hold Congress? Hot takes on AI's role in future campaigns and the death of traditional journalism In This Episode: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York City's Democrat Nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, went on NBC News and would not condemn the phrase "Globalize the Intifada". Plus, President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passes a vote in the Senate and now heads back to the house! Will Republicans stay unified behind Trump's agenda? Keep up with the Trump Administration when you subscribe to The Trump Report. This email brings you daily highlights from the Oval Office, right to your inbox, 5 days a week. Subscribe today at http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmBy the time you listen to this episode, the Republican bill to give rich people trillions in tax cuts, and throw millions of people off of Medicaid will be…somewhere. It could be on the glide path to passage in the House, or on life support, or somewhere in between. But the basic shape of what Republicans want to do, and what Donald Trump wants them to do, is clear.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* How this terrible bill, which many Republicans really do not like, might become law anyhow.* Should this bill, if it passes, change the way Democrats think about the social compact, where productive, younger, more tolerant Americans underwrite Republican populations and politicians that despise them?* Will Republicans be committing political suicide by passing a huge, debt-financed tax cuts given inflation pressures and high interest rates?Then, behind the paywall, the renewed but cursed Joe Biden discourse. Did Biden or his advisers actually perpetrate a coverup of any kind, or is that just hype from reporters and Republicans trying to sell books and hurt Democrats? Do Democrats really need to have any kind of “reckoning” or are the lessons of 2024 and electing extremely old presidents pretty obvious to everyone? And how should they go about engaging in this and other forms of discourse that are frustrating and unhelpful, but impossible to avoid.All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed. Further reading:* Update: Biden says his last PSA was in 2014.* Greg Schultz on the REAL reason Democrats lost the 2024 election. (The real reason was that Biden was very old.)* Brian argues Democrats should spend less time staking out positions on controversies, and more time reflecting privately on what their real views are. * Jonathan Cohn on the highly irregular way Republicans are trying to force their tax and Medicaid cuts through the legislative process.
1 - Continuing from last hour. 105 - Who is rejecting Trump's anti-DEI policies? They may surprise you. Will the Tush Push be banned? 115 - Was Jen Psaki complicit in Biden's cognitive decline cover-up? 120 - School Districts are hiking taxes 30%? Is there any good reason for it? Your calls. 130 - Should Trump tariff foreign films? 135 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Research Fellow and the Richard Aster Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us today. How big is his building? What has been the biggest win for DOGE as Elon steps away? Will Republicans have any heart to kick off lazy young people mooching off Medicaid? Will we see the announcement of big trade deals soon as Trump looks to isolate China's economy from the rest of the world? 150 - Attila's Gym is suing Bellmawr for 10 million dollars for going after them during COVID when they refused to shut their doors. 155 - Your calls.
12 - Morning Joe is now trying to spin deportation back as a plus for Democrats! CNN did a round table discussion with black trump voters and whether they'd change their vote today. 1205 - When will the emergency at the border be over? Will it ever? 1215 - Side - Something associated with Mexico 1220 - Barstool Sansom is in hot water after an anti-semitic sign was ordered and provided with bottle service. What should the punishment for these kids be? Dave Portnoy has an idea. Does Dom agree? 1235 - Columnist for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer JD Mullane joins us to discuss Levittown's Democratic status despite leaning more towards Trump. How will Levittown residents react to kicking unwanted people off of Medicaid? Are there any issues besides the big ones, say like addiction or transgender issues, that could sway some of these blue issues to the red? What about housing? JD Mullane tells us of his “secret note” he was passed one time from a Democrat? How does the divide between north and south of Route 1 play into local politics? Would a non-Trump Republican have a chance at winning Levittown in the next Presidential election? Any updates on Diane Marseglia and Bob Harvie? 1250 - Your calls. 1 - Continuing from last hour. 105 - Who is rejecting Trump's anti-DEI policies? They may surprise you. Will the Tush Push be banned? 115 - Was Jen Psaki complicit in Biden's cognitive decline cover-up? 120 - School Districts are hiking taxes 30%? Is there any good reason for it? Your calls. 130 - Should Trump tariff foreign films? 135 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Research Fellow and the Richard Aster Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us today. How big is his building? What has been the biggest win for DOGE as Elon steps away? Will Republicans have any heart to kick off lazy young people mooching off Medicaid? Will we see the announcement of big trade deals soon as Trump looks to isolate China's economy from the rest of the world? 150 - Attila's Gym is suing Belmawr for 10 million dollars for going after them during COVID when they refused to shut their doors. 155 - Your calls. 2 - Scott Presler joins us again today. Why is he on the road for the next few days? What should we be looking for in New Jersey as they look to turn red, but voters are hesitant to change parties in order to vote in primaries? Scott pleads for Philadelphia voters to cross over to Democrats to vote for Patrick Dugan instead of Larry Krasner, and then to switch back to Republican. Is Scott's birthday coming up? 215 - We discuss headlines of the day as we wait for William Shatner. 220 - Famed actor William Shatner joins us today. Can we call him Bill? What is it like going to space? Well Bill takes us through an anthropological and historical lesson before explaining. Why was he sad when he came back down to earth? How many times has Bill been to Philadelphia, and why is that he is one of the most in-demand talents at these conventions? What is coming down the William Shatner pipeline? 230 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Will Larry Krasner defend a man who shot 6 narcotics officers with over 130 rounds fired, among a litany of other charges? 240 - Why is the DMV so unhelpful? 250 - The Lightning Round!
From Epstein's sealed files to Trump's surprise surge with Gen Z, this episode rips the lid off two of the wildest stories in politics right now. First: the Epstein records — still hidden, still protected, and still raising serious questions about who's being shielded and why. Then: the media screams “tariff turmoil,” but Trump's approval hits record highs, especially with young voters. With a $9 billion spending cut aimed at NPR, PBS, and foreign aid, Trump's daring Congress to prove it actually cares about fiscal sanity. Will Republicans finally step up, or fold again? Buckle up — this one's loaded.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmMultiple developments over the holiday break raise real questions about who will call the shots in Donald Trump's still-forming administration. Elon Musk seemed to commandeer aspects of legislative strategy, immigration, and foreign policy. Republicans in Congress seemed to heed Musk over Trump, while leaving Trump wide berth to enrich himself and crack down on his enemies.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* How Musk, an unelected immigrant oligarch, built so much sway over the GOP, and why he might be interested in Trump administration policy outside of DOGE and government contracts.* Is Musk too rich and influential for Republicans too control, or is Trump simply too diminished to head the government and his party simultaneously?* Whether a MAGA coalition comprising tech billionaires (who support certain categories of immigration) and grassroots nativists (who do not) can long endure. Then, behind the paywall, what will this mean when it's time for Republicans to fund the government, increase the debt limit, or enact substantive. Will Republicans, with a historically tiny House margin, be able to pass any meaningful legislation at all? Do they feel they have leeway over the details of policy, so long as they let Trump's corruption run rampant? What are the tail risks of a corrupt executive branch with no clear leader, checked only by a paralyzed Congress?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed. Further reading:* Brian on Trump, tech weirdos, and the GOP's seemingly successful quest for cultural dominance.* Matt on the menace of Trump's unapologetic political renaissance.* Norm Ornstein on the mess Trump is preparing to dump on Mike Johnson and the congressional GOP.
Glenn and Liz warn of the coming political war as Trump enters the White House. Will Republicans be able to make the most of the opportunity they've been given? Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) joins to break down what his latest report on the corruption of January 6 exposes. Could we see some accountability for the people involved, like Liz Cheney? Quentin Schultze, Calvin University professor, joins to give the lesson Americans can take away from the holiday classic "A Christmas Story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency because of a recent bird flu outbreak despite no reported cases of human-to-human transmission. Is Gavin Newsom the Justin Trudeau of America? Glenn plays the latest song by Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik, a dis track against Justin Trudeau. Glenn and Liz warn of the coming political war as Trump enters the White House. Will Republicans be able to make the most of the opportunity they've been given? Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) joins to break down what his latest report on the corruption of January 6 exposes. Could we see some accountability for the people involved, like Liz Cheney? Wave Nunnally, Evangel University professor of early Judaism, joins to outline the historical story behind the three wise men and what they were doing in the lead-up to Jesus' birth. Quentin Schultze, Calvin University professor, joins to give the lesson Americans can take away from the holiday classic "A Christmas Story." Glenn and Liz react to Minneapolis local news putting on a satanic display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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