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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.

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!

Governor George Pataki joins the Cats Roundtable to discuss the state of NY politics. Will Republicans have a shot at the Governorship next time around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

I'll tell you what's neither dark nor cryptic: The elimination of income tax! Is it really possible? Will Republicans actually take this issue on?

Dems massive transportation tax increase that dramatically raises the cost of living faces new wrinkle. Two Dems are dying of cancer and won't be able to vote for the tax increase. Will Republicans hold firm and stop the tax increase or get bought off and pass it? https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news_free/oregon-democrats-unveil-1-9-billion-transportation-funding-plan/article_03406fd6-ccb3-5063-9ac0-1636d3972e1e.html How many illegals are on Medicaid and voting in Oregon? https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/07/doge-official-migrants-voter-rolls-medicaid/ Where are the mommies? Gun bills get delayed for one day: https://www.oregonfirearms.org/category/off-alerts Why US has the upper hand over China with tariffs: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/why-us-has-upper-hand-over-beijing-in-tariff-standoff-5838158?ea_src=frontpage&ea_cnt=a&ea_med=top-news-3-special-report-top-news-top-news-3-special-report-0-title-0 Tariff's aren't bad for main street but are for wall street: https://thefederalist.com/2025/04/08/tariffs-arent-bad-for-the-economy-just-for-financial-pencil-pushers/  

From South Carolina's wildfire emergency to Biden's foreign policy failures, Charlie James covers the biggest stories impacting America. Emergency alerts left residents in danger as wildfires spread, raising serious questions about preparedness. Meanwhile, Judge Boasberg's deep-state ties resurface as he targets Trump allies in yet another politically motivated case. Overseas, Biden's weakness emboldens the Houthis, leading to increased attacks on U.S. assets. And back home, the GOP's complacency hands Democrats a Pennsylvania Senate seat they should have never won. Will Republicans ever learn? | https://www.audacy.com/989word | The Charlie James Show | Listen on Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3MXOvGP | Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charlie-james-show-podcast/id1547262821 | Join our Live Stream Weekdays - 3pm to 7pm | Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989word, Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096, X: https://twitter.com/989word, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ | Red Meat, Greenville." 03/26/25

From raging wildfires to deep-state corruption, Charlie James covers the stories shaping America's future. As fires spread across the Carolinas, emergency failures put lives at risk while government inaction fuels frustration. Meanwhile, the left's latest attack on Trump unfolds with the so-called ‘SignalGate' scandal, and NPR faces congressional scrutiny for pushing taxpayer-funded propaganda. Overseas, Biden's weak leadership emboldens America's enemies, while at home, the GOP's complacency hands Democrats a key Pennsylvania seat. Will Republicans wake up, or is the country doomed to repeat the same mistakes?

David Waldman serves up a lot on today's KITM, but no nothingburgers! You need to head over to Bondi's for those. Greg Dworkin tried unplugging and replugging Connecticut this morning but they're still offline up there. Place your bets right now. Will Republicans or Democrats destroy the United States first? Of course, Dems are the “good guys”, right? They stand for… uhm, their intentions are… hmm. It's just that their Ping-Pong paddles are kind of small and hard to read. Donald K. Trump demands that Al Green be forced to take an IQ test. Representative Green probably should, if he believes that any “fellow” Democrats would have joined his opposition to Trump. Do you think that they would have censured a couple hundred Democrats? I guess we'll never know, will we? As Democrats Anonymous member “Elissa” said in her rebuttal: … Well, it doesn't matter “what” she said, it's that she wouldn't say anything that consultants say she shouldn't say, which is very important when you consider “the audience” that she was speaking to, which would be other consultants. If Democrats were interested in the opinions of anyone other than Democratic consultants, Al Green would have been doing the rebuttal, or AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Eric Swalwell or a hundred or so others, give or take. Meanwhile, Trump deports Ukrainians, while looking into overthrowing their government. That seems to be a weird way to treat a loyal … Wait, we still have loyalties? Well, “yes and no”, and “yes and no”, and “yes and no”, and “yes and no”, and “yes and no”, but maybe… if you play your cards right. That is, if the courts let Trump get away with it, or if Trump can get away with it after the courts try to stop him. Or, if Mr. Musk allows him to. Senate Republicans tell Musk… push Musk to…. beg Musk to let them pretend to have a say in things. Elon is having way too much fun to share right now.

While the second Trump administration has executed its goals much quicker than President Trump's first term, both instances have left Democrats confused. FOX News contributor and Host of The Guy Benson Show Guy Benson explains the current state of the Democratic party and the insistence on promoting issues average Americans do not relate to. Later, Guy looks ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections. Will Republicans maintain their majority in Congress? Bring on the stupid: A Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the store parking lot.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 - Columnist Beth Ann Rosica joins us today to discuss her most recent articles. We start in Kennett Square where local officials are looking to keep illegal migrants in the county, seemingly for cheap labor. What are the issues posed by this? We then move to education as Chester County voted to close the “St. Agnes Day Room” where lower income individuals could stop in and get a quick snack or meal. Bet Ann SLAMS this move and highlights the blatant overreach show by local officials. 120 - The “Thin Blue Line” has re-emerged as a controversial topic as Springfield, Montco continues their crusade against the displaying of the “Thin Blue Line” flag on your person or on your property. 135 - Phil Murphy admitted to hiding at least 1 illegal in his house, will he also be arrested? Your calls. 145 - Mike Donohue, the Chair of New Jersey's chapter of America First Policy Institute, joins us today to discuss the most recent Phil Murphy news where he is claiming to be violating federal law by sheltering at least one illegal immigrant. Tell us about the event tomorrow night! Will Republicans present a united front?

12 - Are the tariffs going to work? Why did Phil Murphy admit he is hosting illegal aliens in his garage? 1210 - Is the DNC really doubling down on the nonsense that lost them the last election? New faces, same places? 1215 - Side - Best The/of names 1220 - Will Officer Fitzgerald's birthday be celebrated? Will Larry Krasner press Temple students instead of actual criminals? Sean Duffy goes off on Jake Tapper over the management of the FAA. 1230 - Lawyer Bob Amsterdam joins us to give updates on Ukraine. How did Zelenskyy lose track of 100 billion in aid from the U.S.? Why are we funding anti-Christian Churches in the country to rid themselves of the Orthodox faith? Are they simply saying that by having these churches in Ukraine, it opens up spying for Russia? Bob details the priests who are being imprisoned for their beliefs as Bob himself was banned from Russia. Bob also details how Ukraine has become an authoritarian police state that punished Bob for speaking up for the Church. 1240 - How was the Diane Cardano event this weekend? Your calls and tariff talk. 1250 - Is John Fetterman spot on again with another divisive issue? How will Democrats answer the calls for local law enforcement to help ICE in their mission? Your calls. 1 - Columnist Beth Ann Rosica joins us today to discuss her most recent articles. We start in Kennett Square where local officials are looking to keep illegal migrants in the county, seemingly for cheap labor. What are the issues posed by this? We then move to education as Chester County voted to close the “St. Agnes Day Room” where lower income individuals could stop in and get a quick snack or meal. Bet Ann SLAMS this move and highlights the blatant overreach show by local officials. 120 - The “Thin Blue Line” has re-emerged as a controversial topic as Springfield, Montco continues their crusade against the displaying of the “Thin Blue Line” flag on your person or on your property. 135 - Phil Murphy admitted to hiding at least 1 illegal in his house, will he also be arrested? Your calls. 145 - Mike Donohue, the Chair of New Jersey's chapter of America First Policy Institute, joins us today to discuss the most recent Phil Murphy news where he is claiming to be violating federal law by sheltering at least one illegal immigrant. Tell us about the event tomorrow night! Will Republicans present a united front? 2 - Will the Trump tariffs work? Re-discussing mostly everything we have talked about today. Your calls. 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - Taking your calls and continuing today's varying dialogue 235 - Scott Presler is able to join us for his weekly segment. Where will Dom be meeting Scott for an event? How are the voting numbers playing out in New Jersey after this most recent event of his? What is Scott's reaction to Governor Phil Murphy housing illegal immigrants from the law? Will we have any movement here in Chester County? 250 - The Lightning Round!

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.

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

-House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes new omnibus spending bill and Rob is ready to throw him under the “omni” bus.  -Will Republicans investigate Liz Cheney? -Today on the Newsmax hotline: Daily Signal editor Tyler O'Neil joins the show to discuss how dark money and the deep state are now on public display. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! BRUX NIGHT GUARD - Say goodbye to jaw pain and teeth grinding while sleeping with Brux's unique design at http://bruxnightguard.com and use promo code MAX22 for free shipping! 247 PAYMENTS - Eliminate credit card fees with easy setup at http://247payments.com or call 1-888-507-6962 To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett, available at http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax      • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Biden issue pre-emptive pardons to protect the people Trump is already threatening with prison time or worse? Will Republicans use BS investigations to distract from their actual top priority to make the rich richer?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The incoming Trump Administration has pledged to unleash American energy by lifting restrictions on energy production and undoing the Biden climate agenda. How will Trump's deregulatory agenda and proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reshape the U.S. energy landscape? Will Republicans and Democrats find common ground on permitting reform? This week, Joseph and Quill break down deregulation, DOGE, and permitting reform with Mike Catanzaro and Josh Siegel.

Author and Activist David Pepper joins Thom to discuss the growing lockout of common people from ever holding real power. Will Republicans roll out nationally what they've learned to to do in places like Ohio and North Carolina?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Republicans engage in infighting over Trump's cabinet picks?

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Capitol Weekly and the UC Student and Policy Center presented A Post-Mortem of the 2024 Election.We gathered a score of experts for a timely and informative review of the November 5 election, providing analysis, opinions and insight. What happened inside the campaigns? Why? What happens next? Nearly two dozen California insiders will discuss the results of the election and provide a look-ahead at what it means for 2025.In this episode we present Panel 1: FACE OF THE ELECTORATEPresident Trump improved his numbers with independents, men, Muslims and Latinos; Will Republicans in tight House races see similar results? Also – a rundown on key California races – the battles for Congress and the Legislature. Who were the voters in 2024?Panelists: Mike Madrid, author, The Latino Century; Courtni Pugh, Hilltop Public Solutions; Tim Rosales, The Rosales Agency; Michael Wagaman, Wagaman Strategies; Bill Wong, The Ronin Project.Moderated by Christopher Cadelago of POLITICO

1 - Is he real? He's real and he's spectacular. Scott Presler joins us today. Why didn't Scott want to join us last night? What was Scott doing last night for coverage? How does Scott feel about his corralling of the Amish vote? What are Scott's plans now that the election is over? Will we have a little party to celebrate Scott and all of the work he did? The listeners express their admiration for Scott. 120 - Where will Trump stand on abortion? Will it be as Democrats portrayed or will it be handed back to the states? Does abortion hold as much water with voters as we thought? Will Republicans hold the House? RFK Jr. got into an exchange with an MSNBC reporter over fluoride in our water. 135 - Continuing on with our Mount Rushmore, Captain Sean Parnell joins the program. How does it feel after a big win? How did he convince Republicans to vote by mail? Sean details how he capitalized on Democrats sticking to the same old gameplan. What's the next course of action for Sean? Has Don Jr. slept in the last three days? 145 - Can Elvis hold a flame to Sinatra's “My Way”? Linda Kerns joins us to discuss that and protecting the vote on this day after the election. How were we able to prevent illegal ballots trying to be pushed through at the end? What are the legal procedures taking places right now post-election? Linda spills the beans!

12 - How about this victory? Trump and the Republicans come away with a resounding win in the election last night. What is wrong with Sunny Hostin? 1205 - Why did people care about the transgender issues? It was symbolic of how out of touch the Democratic Party. 1215 - Side - all time comeback and subsequent discussion 1220 - Your calls. 1235 - One of the Mount Rushmore faces of Pennsylvania elections, Jim Worthington of the NAC, joins us to relive his night and his work flipping Bucks County to red. Jim gives thanks to all the other people who helped flip Pennsylvania back to red.He also details how he only got one hour of sleep but was still able to hit the gym and how he has never felt more energetic. 1245 - Is Larry Krasner hearing footsteps? Soros backed DAs went down last night. Will he go after the Mayor? 1250 - More of your calls. 1 - Is he real? He's real and he's spectacular. Scott Presler joins us today. Why didn't Scott want to join us last night? What was Scott doing last night for coverage? How does Scott feel about his corralling of the Amish vote? What are Scott's plans now that the election is over? Will we have a little party to celebrate Scott and all of the work he did? The listeners express their admiration for Scott. 120 - Where will Trump stand on abortion? Will it be as Democrats portrayed or will it be handed back to the states? Does abortion hold as much water with voters as we thought? Will Republicans hold the House? RFK Jr. got into an exchange with an MSNBC reporter over fluoride in our water. 135 - Continuing on with our Mount Rushmore, Captain Sean Parnell joins the program. How does it feel after a big win? How did he convince Republicans to vote by mail? Sean details how he capitalized on Democrats sticking to the same old gameplan. What's the next course of action for Sean? Has Don Jr. slept in the last three days? 145 - Can Elvis hold a flame to Sinatra's “My Way”? Linda Kerns joins us to discuss that and protecting the vote on this day after the election. How were we able to prevent illegal ballots trying to be pushed through at the end? What are the legal procedures taking places right now post-election? Linda spills the beans! 2 - Tim Murtaugh of the Trump campaign joins us to give his review of election night. When did they know it was time to call it? When did Tim think the tide was turned and that they could sweep all 7 battleground states? What was the key massage from the Trump campaigned that brought voters back to the GOP? 210 - Side question calls. 215 - Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - How instrumental was Lara Trump to the winning campaign? 230 - PA Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday joins us fresh off his big win. Why should an AG be a prosecutor? What will Dave's relationship with Larry Krasner be? What is his stance on the special counsel appointed to oversee the SEPTA case? 250 - Double Lightning Round!

[SEGMENT 2-1] October surprises 1   We are more than halfway through the month of October and only a few weeks away from the 2024 Presidential Election. What "October Surprises" await the candidates? The term "October Surprise" refers to a political event or scandal strategically revealed just before an election to sway voters. The term originated in the 1970s and became widely used during the 1980 presidential campaign, when allegations were made that the Reagan campaign had negotiated with Iran to delay the release of American hostages until after the election, damaging Jimmy Carter's chances of reelection. Since then, October surprises have included dramatic revelations aimed at influencing the outcome of presidential or midterm elections. When it comes to Trump, I can report that there will be no October surprises. As Trump said the other night when interviewed by Harris Faulkner, I've been investigated more than Alfonse Capone, in reference to the infamous crime boss. And all the historical nonsense has been played; and no, https://theblacksphere.net/2024/10/exposed-the-so-called-racist-acts-of-donald-trump/. And what of JD Vance? As it turns out, he's not "weird" as he proved in his debate destruction of Tim Walz. In fact, Vance is cleaner than a preacher's sheets. So this pretty much leaves only the https://theblacksphere.net/2024/10/the-october-surprise-republicans-plan-for-harris/. And as I've opined, that party has lots of potential scandals. Based on historical precedent and current vulnerabilities within the Democratic Party, below is my analysis of potential October surprises that could still occur: 1. Walz History of Lies and Sexual Misconduct [X] SB – Trump on Tim Walz at the Al Smith Dinner Governor Tim Walz has the charm of a cardboard cutout, but he really wants to be liked. Democrats present him as Mr. Midwest Joe, but it's fallen short as Walz appears more like big brother to Chris Farley. But sadly for the Democrats, Walz doesn't have that Farley feel when it comes to help his ticket. The man who tried to paint JD Vance as "weird" appears to be covering for his own weirdness. Will https://theblacksphere.net/2024/10/did-tim-walz-get-caught-in-another-lie/ that could damage Walz public persona. Short answer: likely. If rumors of sexual misconduct persist, you can bet the Democrats will be scrambling big city fire department going to a five-alarm. Credible https://countylocalnews.com/2024/10/12/shocking-allegations-tim-walz-accused-of-assaulting-high-school-football-player/ have emerged against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz regarding "sexual misconduct during his time as a high school football coach. According to these claims, Walz is accused of sexually assaulting a student and taking the victim to a gay bar during his coaching career. These serious accusations, which first gained traction on social media, have prompted calls for an investigation, although they remain allegations without substantiated proof at this time​." The https://countylocalnews.com/2024/10/12/explosive-walz-accused-of-sxual-assault-and-gy-bar-scandal-during-coaching-career/ has stirred up considerable public outrage and discussion, with some questioning the trust placed in individuals in positions of authority, like Walz, and calling for accountability if the allegations are proven true. Walz, who has previously worked as a teacher and coach before transitioning to politics, has not yet publicly addressed these specific claims, but investigations are reportedly ongoing​  [SEGMENT 2-2] October surprises 2  2. Kamala Harris' Crooked Brother-in-Law Tony West, Kamala Harris' brother-in-law and currently Uber's Chief Legal Officer, has been a controversial figure recently due to his past work with the U.S. Department of Justice. In the spirit of Leftists helping Leftists and hurting the country, West was involved in facilitating significant settlements with large corporations, particularly banks. He committed his skullduggery during the Obama era. Instead of ensuring the settlement funds went to impacted individuals or the U.S. Treasury, West fhttps://www.allsides.com/news/2024-08-27-1353/politics-kamala-s-brother-law-fleeced-taxpayers-billions-give-left-wing-groups to left-leaning NGOs and activist groups. While his actions may have been framed as legal, they don't appear to be ethical. Moreover, West is accused of enriching political allies and advancing progressive agendas using taxpayer money. In effect, West provided "legalized money laundering" for leftist causes. And in his role he diverted billions of dollars were diverted away from public coffers to non-governmental organizations supporting left-wing political activities.  3. Doug Emhoff's Rage and Other Dalliances Ah, Doug Emhoff—the First Gentleman of Things That Don't Matter But Might. While he's generally managed to stay in the background, stories arose of Emhoff hitting a former girlfriend due to jealousy. If a story grows about him raging like a toddler denied a Happy Meal, it could turn Harris' already-awkward PR game into a nightmare. Emhoff appeared in various media recently calling the incident a "distraction" from his wife's campaign. Frankly, given Harris' campaign trajectory, she could use a distraction. The lesson for Democrats is don't try to make a wife-beater and nanny-f*cker a paragon of virtue and poster child for honorable manhood.  4. Kamala Harris Plagiarism If you thought Joe Biden had the monopoly on plagiarism, think again. Kamala Harris has a history of, shall we say, "borrowing" phrases like a broke college student borrows quarters on laundry day. Although Harris' plagiarism surprises no one, it doesn't help her tarnished image of being a one-trick phrase pony. By this time even Harris seems to have sickened of her "I was born into a middle-class family" schtick. Further, consider the plagiarism of her ascension. Harris wants people to believe she rose to prominence due to hard work. However, she plagiarized the life of millions of skanks before her, then presents herself as a middle-class Horatio Alger. And if you are of the ilk that Harris has an original thought, I suggest you remove her teleprompter then time hos quickly her mouth stops moving. Don't be surprised to learn that Harris has never had an original thought. By the way, is that her teleprompter or did she lift it from Joe Biden?  [SEGMENT 2-3] October surprises 3  5. J6 Committee Corruption and Liz Cheney Liz Cheney's obsession with January 6th was like watching someone lose themselves in a soap opera. In this particular soap, in a sea of bad guys, Liz Cheney played the role of the righteous villain. And October has already revealed much about her. As it turns out, Cheney (and the committee) hid evidence, manipulated testimony, or ran a partisan hit-job. And the Republicans have the receipts. In what was already a political career in shambles, Cheney may have provided Republicans the final nail for her coffin. And what about Harris trotting the crooked old girl out for campaign points? Talk about dropping a political turd grenade. Cheney has gone from self-proclaimed savior of democracy to just another Uniparty politician who sold out for the limelight and a couple of New York Times headlines.  6. Election Cheating Verified Hardly an October surprise, election cheating in almost all significant states have been verified. Still, Americans learn almost daily of the shenanigans Democrats pulled to fraudulently appoint Biden as president. But what if suddenly we get even more undeniable proof of election fraud that "hits 'em where the good Lord split them"? Even now, Democrats plot to keep Republicans from removing dead people and even self-proclaimed non-citizens from the voter roles. For a group of people who claim to want election integrity, Democrats fight very hard not to see it achieved. The public is well-aware of what happened in 2020 and the willful election tampering happening with Democrats. This will be their downfall, as Trump is now seen as far less of a boogeyman, particularly when compared to King Kamala. Expect even more revelations, which will help the people who show up to vote pull the Right lever.  7. Biden Family Corruption While Republicans are certainly taking their sweet time, the specter of a Biden family corruption reveal lingers. Let's not forget that Hunter Biden copped a plea, and we await his sentencing. Ironically, Hunter Biden's laptop started this mess for the Biden family, the Biden DOJ, and the Democrats and other minions who helped in the "Russian conspiracy" coverup. If Republicans choose to make the Biden an October surprise, it would certainly reflect on the entirety of the Left. They shoved all in long ago, as the FBI withheld Hunter's laptop, then the media and social media started the "misinformation" spin. Change Trump for Biden and we'd know all about the crimes of the century and how a president sold out his country. Worse, he used his drug-addicted son to manage the enterprise. As Biden would quip, "Not a joke". Will Republicans allow one "FJB!" leading into the final days?  [SEGMENT 2-4] October surprises 4  8. Democrat Fundraising Scandal with ActBlue If ActBlue ends up exposed as the shady ATM everyone suspects it is, Democrats are going to have a fundraising crisis on their hands. James O'Keefe exposed the illegal tactics of this Democrat money-laundering machine posing as a fundraising arm. And the evidence is as clear as the cheating in the 2020 election and the farce of J6. But in what Americans have learned over the past 8 years, the truth doesn't necessarily matter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

1: Is General Mark MIlley a traitor?2: Will Republicans win the House and Senate in this election?3: 2024 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNING LATEST ... WHERE DID TRUMP AND HARRIS FAN OUT TO THIS WEEKEND?4: They say the party that is having the most fun is the one that's winning. It looks like Trump has this one in the bag.

The GOP barely kept its House majority in 2022, weighed down by controversial candidates and Democratic attacks on abortion. Will Republicans keep, or even expand, their hold on the chamber? On this episode of All Things, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) talks through the candidates that have the best chances to flip seats from blue to red, what the GOP is doing differently on abortion this time, and Donald Trump's influence on down-ballot races. He also weighs in on the chance of a government shutdown and whether the scandal over North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will hurt Trump or other candidates in that battleground state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and David are joined by Notre Dame law professor Derek Muller, who teaches “Presidential Nominations in a Time of Uncertainty,” to discuss the legality of swapping out (presumptive) party nominees, the potential consequences of doing so, and the complexity of state election laws at-large. The Agenda: —Can Kamala Harris inherit Joe Biden's PAC money? —Will Republicans successfully keep Kamala off the ballot? —What's up with Ohio? —Could Donald Trump replace J.D. Vance? —What does “natural-born citizen” mean? —Should political parties be state associations for primaries? —Should faithless electors be bound? —Campaign finance: restrictions, or no restrictions? Show Notes: —LaRouche v. FEC —Charles Spies' “Biden Has 100 Million Reasons to Stay In” —Chiafolo et al. v. Washington Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Sarah's Collision newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is GUILTY on all counts...so what now?! How will it impact the Presidential race? Will Republicans rally around Trump? Should Biden come out swinging? Does this hurt or help Trump among moderate voters? All the questions asked and answered on today's podcast with special guest and returning guest Jonathan Felts. Join us for an emergency pod on Flyover Country NOW!   See more: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-05-30/donald-trump-guilty-hush-money-stormy-daniels-sex-coverup-campaign-finance https://www.theindiegroupnc.com/bio

Guest Dr. Ingrid Skop, joins to discuss the latest hearing from SCOTUS on abortion pills, de-regulating pills for women, and the harsh side effects. Are we ignoring the health of the women by de-regulating the pill? Discussion of true informed consent, fight for "choice", and more.  Will Republicans stay true to their values in Congress? Republicans discuss funding Ukraine...but have we addressed the southern border? MTG pushes to oust Mike Johnson. 

www.commsolutionsmn.com- The State of the Union address was uneventful, so maybe that was a win for President Biden, although his angry demeanor and use of the weord "illegal" kept him from getting a bump in the polls. This guy is in trouble and Democrats are starting to get nervous. Unfortunately, the Republicans weren't able to capitalize on the response either. That makes us nervous. The elections are coming faster than we think. Have the ballot issues been fixed? The drop boxes? What steps can conservatives take to close the gap and get more people to the polls? In the battleground states, President Trump is doing very well. Robert Kennedy Jr is going to get on the ballot in many of these states, which is currently siphoning more votes from President Biden, widening the distance between the two major party candidates. Democrats always have a huge advantage in early voting. Will Republicans finally embrace it enough to make up those deficits? All the complaining hasn't helped them to bring in enough new votes to swing the results. It's the law of the land, and as long as it is, they need to get really good at it. We also discuss paper ballots vs machines, same day registration, voter ID, primary party affiliation, and ballot harvesting. All of these things play a role in voter turnout and how accurate the results are. We need to have airtight processes to preserve the integrity of our elections and we can't let up.

Will Republicans be able to hold the House?In today's Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from the 2nd District, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded February 26.

Ben stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, imagine if it was Trump, who lost the first three races. Also the first three states are not border states, Will Republicans get the mess or the message?

The U.S. Senate approved a $95 billion security bill, and President Joe Biden urged House Republicans to vote in favor of the aid package. On Capitol Hill Tuesday evening, a second attempt is made to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after a failed attempt last week. Will Republicans have the votes this time? Georgia's governor prepares to assist Texas in its border standoff with the federal government. Meanwhile, Republicans in D.C. are trying to give states more power to defend themselves. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

New polling is breaking open the truth surrounding America's support of affirmative action-based policies, and the news isn't great for the Left. Will Republicans seize on the political opportunity of the messaging and continue to stand for a world where the color of one's skin is less important than the content of one's character? Stu Burguiere investigates. Then, Glenn Beck joins and reveals why this current moment in history is what BlazeTV has been working toward since its inception. And Joe Biden continues to flounder in important states as the 2024 election nears; Stu breaks down the latest state to turn its back on the current president. TODAY'S SPONSOR   JASE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANTIBIOTICS Go to http://www.JaseMedical.com today and enter code “STU” at checkout for a discount on your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Republicans stand strong on the border? Congressman Andy Biggs weighs in.

Will Republicans be able to impeach DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas?

What is the issue that motivates your vote the most? Is it the economy or cultural issues? Or is it the complete debacle at our southern border?This is shaping up to be the worst week ever for illegal immigration along the U.S.-Mexico border. And given President Biden's total dereliction for nearly three years, that's really saying something! So what can we do about it?Today, Sara welcomes her congressman, Texas Tep. Chip Roy, and both of them are virtually speechless at how lawless the border has become. They also stress how vital it is for Americans to elect a president who will shut down the border and deal effectively with the millions already here illegally.Their conversation comes on the heels of President Trump calling Rep. Roy a RINO for supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the presidential campaign. The friction leads Sara to ask Roy a critical question: Will Republicans be able to unify behind the eventual nominee - regardless of who it is?Thanks for being a part of the Sara Carter Show!Please visit our great sponsors:Allegiance Goldhttp://protectwithsara.comClick or Call 877-702-7272 to tell them Sara sent you and get $5,000 of free silver on a qualifying purchase. HelloFreshhttps://hellofresh.com/saracarterfreeUse code SARACARTERFREE for Free breakfast for life! Time Stamps:0:05 America has no border7:55 Chip Roy joins the Sara Carter Show8:34 Is Chip Roy a RINO?10:30 Can we reunite as a party?14:38 The border must be fixed17:09 Our tax dollars are being wasted19:59 Show Close

Before Congress heads to winter break for the rest of 2023, there are some big decisions that remain to be made. Will Republicans launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden? Can the Democrats and GOP agree on funding both foreign aid to Ukraine and U.S. border security? And how much will New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu's endorsement of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley impact the GOP primary? FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to break down these uncertain factors that could soon play a big role in voters' decisions in 2024. FBI Director Christopher Wray says China is currently the most significant threat facing the United States--especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Recent reporting by the Washington Post shows that China continues to attack critical infrastructure in the U.S., including both public and private targets. On the Rundown, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director for the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security for the Atlantic Council, explains how China appears to be preparing for war, where our infrastructure systems are vulnerable, and why companies must improve their cyber practices. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Congress heads to winter break for the rest of 2023, there are some big decisions that remain to be made. Will Republicans launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden? Can the Democrats and GOP agree on funding both foreign aid to Ukraine and U.S. border security? And how much will New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu's endorsement of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley impact the GOP primary? FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to break down these uncertain factors that could soon play a big role in voters' decisions in 2024. FBI Director Christopher Wray says China is currently the most significant threat facing the United States--especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Recent reporting by the Washington Post shows that China continues to attack critical infrastructure in the U.S., including both public and private targets. On the Rundown, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director for the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security for the Atlantic Council, explains how China appears to be preparing for war, where our infrastructure systems are vulnerable, and why companies must improve their cyber practices. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be the new Speaker of the House after Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1) was successful in his push to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA-20)? Are President Donald Trump or Rep. Jim Jordan possible candidates? President Trump said he would pursue what is “best for the country and the Republican Party,” and Rep. Jordan has thrown his hat in the ring. Will House Republicans continue to splinter? The Democrats certainly appear unified. Will Republicans be able to reconcile after forcing the first Speaker removal in U.S. history? On today's show, the Sekulow team discusses possible replacements for Speaker, the latest developments with President Donald Trump's legal woes, and the ACLJ's appearance at the U.N. on behalf of Israel. Also, Senator Marsha Blackburn (TN) joins the broadcast to discuss the Biden Administration's failures with the southern border.

As we head into the weekend of budget brinksmanship, it all boils down to one point: Will Republicans finally care about ending the federal shutdown of our life, liberty, and economy more than they fear a temporary federal shutdown? We're joined by Rep. Andy Biggs, who has led the fight to force leadership to finally pass better appropriations bills. He updates us on the progress of the floor action, the contours of the debate, and the upcoming legislative maneuvering. I also provide the proper framing and messaging of any government shutdown and why any sane Republican should not fear it. Biggs notes that if we can't hold the line this week, then all of the campaign talk from Republicans is a joke.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emerald Robinson, host of “The Absolute Truth” on Lindell TV says we'll soon see if Republicans hold the line on a continuing resolution to actually get some budget cuts and shift money priorities. Emerald says the GOP has the chance to do it. The test is coming. Will Republicans exercise the power they have with the Sept. 30th budget deadline? How much power do they have with appropriations and will they really shut down the government? Robinson also says Republicans are allergic to govt. shutdowns and they're allergic to cutting back money that flows to corporations and Ukraine. When we mention a Govt. shutdown, everyone goes into a panic as if it's the end of the world in Washington, D.C. but really 95% of the govt. is still funded. Republicans have never had this kind of environment to stand their ground. Robinson says if the Freedom Caucus stands firm and shuts down the govt., McCarthy could get support from the Democrats. That would more than likely bring about a motion to vacate the chair. It will force Democrats to throw him a lifeline, but that would be politically bad for them. Republicans now hold most of the political leverage. GUEST: EMERALD ROBINSON, TV HOST “THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH” ON LINDELL TVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden claimed that he's too busy to visit East Palestine, Ohio, despite spending 40% of his presidency on vacation. Jesse Kelly dives into the coldness of Biden and his staff. Will Republicans impeach Biden? Former Congressman Ron Paul weighs in on the possibility of that, as well as what's ahead for Donald Trump. Plus, foreign policy updates from China to Russia and even North Korea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will Republicans succeed in their attacks on Jack Smith and Joe Biden? Also- Thom sets the record straight on the Presidential Records Act.Plus - Thom reads from the book "Our Man" by George Packer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Across the country, Republicans struggled to win races that were predicted to be home runs. Plus, there are still a lot of unknowns: Will Republicans take the House? Will Herschel Walker come out on top in the Georgia runoff? Anyone miss when we knew the election results the next day? Today's Sponsor: Bank On Yourself is a better way to grow and protect your hard-earned money. This retirement plan alternative hasn't had a losing year in over 160 years! Go to https://BankonYourself.com/MATTERS to get a FREE report with all the details on how the Bank On Yourself strategy adds guarantees, predictability, and control to your financial plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices