Podcast appearances and mentions of Zoe Lofgren

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump condemns Vladimir Putin after Russia strikes Ukraine. Also, Trump attacks judges in a Memorial Day post. Plus, Trump escalates his fight with Harvard University. The Trump trade war undercuts American battery makers. House Republicans pass a bill that would cut Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood. And Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU goods until July 9. Amb. Michael McFaul, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Norm Ornstein, Laurence Tribe, Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate, Rep. Adam Smith, Carrie Baker, and Betsey Stevenson join Lawrence O'Donnell.

C'est une nouvelle qui secoue la communauté scientifique américaine… et bien au-delà. L'administration Trump s'apprête à saborder l'un des piliers mondiaux de la recherche climatique : la branche scientifique de la NOAA, l'Agence américaine d'observation océanique et atmosphérique.Selon des révélations de CNN et de la revue Science, la Maison-Blanche envisage de supprimer près de 75 % du budget alloué à la recherche de la NOAA dès l'exercice 2026, avec des réductions qui pourraient commencer dès cette année. À terme, des dizaines de programmes essentiels pour la prévision météorologique, la détection d'événements climatiques extrêmes ou encore la conservation des océans risquent tout simplement de disparaître. Une décision dénoncée avec force par la représentante démocrate Zoe Lofgren, figure de la commission sur la science à la Chambre des représentants. Dans un communiqué, elle parle d'un plan « scandaleux et dangereux » et accuse le gouvernement Trump de vouloir « anéantir des services essentiels », au nom d'une vision climatosceptique assumée.Il faut dire que la NOAA n'est pas n'importe quelle agence. Ses données alimentent des modèles météorologiques dans le monde entier, utiles à la recherche comme à la gestion des crises. Aux États-Unis, elles servent aussi bien aux agriculteurs qu'aux autorités en cas d'ouragans ou d'inondations. Couper cette branche, c'est affaiblir notre capacité collective à anticiper les risques climatiques. Mais la NOAA n'est pas la seule visée : la NASA aussi pourrait voir fondre les crédits de ses programmes d'observation de la Terre, en particulier ceux liés à l'étude du climat par satellite. Un cap assumé par Donald Trump, qui continue de qualifier le changement climatique de « canular ». Une posture qui inquiète les chercheurs : en attaquant la science, c'est la sécurité des citoyens et la connaissance mondiale qui sont fragilisées. L'Amérique, autrefois leader mondial de la recherche climatique, risque bien de devenir une zone d'ombre dans la lutte contre le dérèglement climatique. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

It was a week in which Trump's broad and malign influence on civil society took another giant step forward. He single-handedly brought the economy to the edge of a recession w/ erratic and ill-considered tariffs; commandeered several more large law firms; initiated criminal investigations of two former officials for daring to oppose his views; and issued an executive order on showerhead pressure. A fantastic panel of Jason Kander, Zoe Lofgren, and Charlie Sykes joins Harry to break it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 2021Democrats have passed the American Rescue Plan propping up the middle class with $1.9T; a Trump campaign aide and State Department appointee is arrested for his role in the insurrection; the FBI finds a contact between a member of the Proud Boys and the White House before the attack on the Capitol; Rep. Zoe Lofgren catalogs GOP members spreading the big lie leading up to the siege; Eric Swalwell sues Trump for his role in the insurrection; the Fulton County Georgia DA hires a top RICO prosecutor for her investigation into Donald; Manchin signals that he's amenable to amending the filibuster; plus AG and Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) deliver the Hot Notes and your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Adrian Fontes (@Adrian_Fontes)JFK & Nixon - Video Killed the Radio Starhttps://youtu.be/_8PA6kZa_LM?t=42  Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

In today's newscast, a former KAZU news director shares his experience after being fired from his new job at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And, a Salinas agricultural scientist was Rep. Zoe Lofgren's guest for President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the nomination hearing of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Jack Smith's biting defense of his investigation into Trump's role in January 6th with a former committee member and former Capitol police officer, as well as the devastating wildfires in southern California.Joined by: Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Michael Fanone, Ryan Nobles, Claire McCaskill, David Jolly, Paul Rieckhoff, Maya Wiley, Steve Patterson, and CA Rep. George Patterson.

South Bay Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren was in the nation's capitol four years ago as a violent mob stormed the building to stop certification of the 2020 election results. And she was back there again today, as a peaceful transition of power played out. Marisa and Scott are joined by Lofgren, who was a member of the congressional committee that investigated the January 6th attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sen. Chris Murphy, Frank Figliuzzi, Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, and Tim O'Brien. Alicia Menendez – filling in for Nicolle in the second hour of coverage – is joined by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Marc Elias, Michael Steele, Ali Vitali, and Rick Stengel. 

Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about the Tennessee law banning gender affirming care. Andrew also talks about Sonia Sotomayor comparing trans treatment risk to taking aspirin.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks more about Sotomayor on comparing trans treatment to taking aspirin. Andrew also talks about Dana Bash slamming DOGE on unelected billionaires cutting jobs of unelected bureaucrats. Later, Andrew talks about Jerome Powell on Bitcoin.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute as they mourn the loss of Fred Smith. Then they both talk about cryptocurrency and about Donald Trump appointing David Sacks to be the AI and crypto czar.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about Zoe Lofgren having stomach problems on CNN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the show talking about David Hogg thinking he wants to run for DNC chair. Andrew also talks about Village People singer, Victor Willis being open to singing YMCA at Donald Trump's inauguration.   Hour 1 Segment 2 Andrew talks about the impacts of DOGE. Andrew also talks about Elizabeth Warren on preventing Trump from using the military on civilians.   Hour 1 Segment 3 Andrew talks about Pete Hegseth not backing down from his position.   Hour 1 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the greater levels of oversight after yesterday's shouting match between Pat Fallon and Ronald Rowe.   Hour 2 Segment 1 Andrew Langer fills in while Tony is away! Andrew starts the second hour of the show talking about actress Emma Dumont coming out as trans masculine and non-binary. Andrew also talks more about the shouting match between Pat Fallon and Ronald Rowe.  Hour 2 Segment 2 Andrew is joined by Matt Boyle of Breitbart to talk about the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project. They also talk about how this affects the Obama and Biden DOJ.   Hour 2 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by Julie Gunlock of the Independent Women's Forum to talk more about the Emma Dumont transition. They also discuss LGBTQ and DEI problems.   Hour 2 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the new gender affirming banning laws.   Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about the Tennessee law banning gender affirming care. Andrew also talks about Sonia Sotomayor comparing trans treatment risk to taking aspirin.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks more about Sotomayor on comparing trans treatment to taking aspirin. Andrew also talks about Dana Bash slamming DOGE on unelected billionaires cutting jobs of unelected bureaucrats. Later, Andrew talks about Jerome Powell on Bitcoin.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute as they mourn the loss of Fred Smith. Then they both talk about cryptocurrency and about Donald Trump appointing David Sacks to be the AI and crypto czar.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about Zoe Lofgren having stomach problems on CNN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day in Legal History: 13th Amendment RatifiedOn December 6, 1865, the United States formally abolished slavery with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. This historic amendment declared that "neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." Its passage marked the culmination of decades of abolitionist struggle and the bloody Civil War, which had torn the nation apart over the issue of human bondage. The amendment was first passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, but required ratification by three-fourths of the states to become law. This final step was achieved when Georgia, the 27th state needed for approval, ratified it. Although President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing slaves in Confederate-held territories, the 13th Amendment went further by permanently outlawing slavery throughout the entire country, including states loyal to the Union.The amendment also laid the groundwork for subsequent constitutional changes aimed at achieving racial equality, including the 14th and 15th Amendments. However, it was not the end of systemic racial oppression. In the years that followed, practices like sharecropping and the rise of "Black Codes" sought to perpetuate the subjugation of African Americans. The amendment's exception clause—allowing involuntary servitude as punishment for crimes—also became a basis for exploitative practices in the penal system, with effects still debated today.Nevertheless, the ratification of the 13th Amendment remains a cornerstone of American history, symbolizing the nation's legal commitment to freedom and human dignity. It was a monumental step in the ongoing journey toward civil rights and justice in the United States.The U.S. Supreme Court is examining United States v. Miller, a case involving the IRS and a bankruptcy trustee, which centers on whether sovereign immunity allows the IRS to keep payments made by a company before bankruptcy. The dispute arose from All Resort Group Inc.'s payment of $145,000 to cover its directors' personal tax debts three years prior to its bankruptcy filing. The trustee argues these payments were fraudulent transfers since the company was insolvent at the time, and the IRS should return the funds like any other creditor.Justices across ideological lines expressed skepticism of the IRS's claim that state fraudulent transfer laws and extended lookback periods, typically used by bankruptcy trustees, are inapplicable due to sovereign immunity. Justice Kavanaugh warned that reversing lower court rulings in favor of the trustee could enable fraud by allowing debtors to misuse company funds while shielding the IRS from clawback actions.The IRS maintains that the trustee's actions exceed the two-year lookback period allowed under bankruptcy law and that sovereign immunity blocks state law-based extensions. Critics argue that siding with the IRS could undermine bankruptcy trustees' avoidance powers, giving the government an unfair advantage over other creditors.Justices, including Barrett, Kagan, and Jackson, questioned the IRS's reasoning, suggesting it contradicts bankruptcy law's intent to treat the government like other creditors in such cases. Legal experts noted that Utah's fraudulent transfer laws, used to extend the recovery period, align with federal principles, challenging the IRS's "peculiar" stance.IRS Climbing a Steep Hill in Bankruptcy Trustee Clawback DisputeOpenAI plans to request the centralization of eight copyright and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in New York and California, according to statements made to a federal judge. These lawsuits allege that OpenAI infringed on copyrights during the training of its large language models. Plaintiffs include prominent names like The New York Times, comedian Sarah Silverman, and author Ta-Nehisi Coates. OpenAI assured the court it will continue participating in discovery while the request is reviewed by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Notably, one DMCA claim by Intercept Media Inc., alleging OpenAI removed copyright management information from its content, recently survived a motion to dismiss. However, OpenAI successfully defended against a similar suit from Raw Story Media Inc. and Alternet Media Inc.The company has also sought to merge suits filed by The New York Times and Daily News LP. OpenAI is represented by Morrison & Foerster LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP, while the authors are represented by the Joseph Saveri Law Firm LLP and Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP. The case underlines ongoing legal challenges for AI companies related to copyright and content use.OpenAI to Seek to Centralize Eight Copyright Lawsuits Against ItHouse Democrats are divided on a Senate-passed bill to add 66 judgeships to federal district courts, with some wary of granting Donald Trump the opportunity to appoint new judges during his presidency. The JUDGES Act, which aims to address judicial shortages in heavily burdened districts, represents the first major expansion of the federal judiciary since 1990. While some Democrats, such as Reps. Doris Matsui and Eric Swalwell, emphasize the urgent need for additional judges in their states, others, like Rep. Jerrold Nadler, oppose the timing, accusing Republicans of strategically advancing the bill after Trump's election win.The legislation proposes phasing in new judgeships over the next three presidential terms, beginning with 11 appointments in 2025 and another 11 in 2027. Courts in states with Democratic senators would receive 37 permanent seats, while those in Republican states would gain 26 permanent and three temporary positions. Supporters argue that the measure addresses pressing judicial workloads, such as in California's Eastern District, where judges face one of the nation's highest case-to-population ratios. However, critics suspect political maneuvering, with Rep. Zoe Lofgren questioning why Republicans waited until after Trump's victory to advance the bill. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan hopes to pass the measure quickly, and experts note Republicans may secure enough Democratic support despite objections. The judiciary's policymaking body and federal judges back the bill, though its timing and implications for Trump's influence over the judiciary remain contentious.House Democrats Split on Bill to Add Judges After Trump Win (1)Donald Trump announced David Sacks, venture capitalist and co-founder of Craft Ventures, as his pick for the newly created position of AI and Crypto Czar. This role will oversee federal policy on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, with a focus on boosting U.S. leadership in these sectors. Sacks, a prominent Trump supporter and Silicon Valley figure, has ties to Elon Musk and was a key fundraiser for Trump's campaign. He is also set to lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology.Sacks' responsibilities will include crafting a legal framework to provide clarity for the crypto industry, a sector Trump has pledged to support after previously criticizing it. He will also influence the regulation and adoption of AI, countering Biden-era executive orders on AI oversight, which Trump has criticized as stifling innovation. Despite holding investments in crypto and enterprise software, Sacks will not be required to divest his assets, though conflict-of-interest rules will limit his involvement in specific decisions. Known for advocating free speech and opposing "Big Tech bias," Sacks aligns with Trump's broader deregulatory agenda. His appointment, alongside crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, signals a strong focus on deregulation for digital assets and tech industries.Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar (2)This week's closing theme is by Ludwig van Beethoven – a composer of some note.Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the towering figures of classical music, revolutionized the art form with his innovative compositions and bold vision. Born in Bonn in 1770, Beethoven's life spanned the Classical and Romantic eras, and his works embodied the bridge between these two periods. Despite his struggles with hearing loss, he composed some of the most enduring and transformative music ever written. Among his celebrated symphonies, the Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92, stands out for its infectious energy, rhythmic innovation, and emotional depth. Premiered in 1813, the symphony's exuberance earned it a special place in audiences' hearts, with the second movement, Allegretto, becoming an instant favorite.This week, we spotlight Franz Liszt's masterful piano transcription of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. Liszt, a virtuoso pianist and composer of the Romantic era, was renowned for his transcriptions, which brought orchestral works to the solo piano repertoire, allowing a wider audience to experience their brilliance. His transcription of the Seventh Symphony captures not only the rhythmic vitality and dramatic contrasts of Beethoven's original but also its delicate nuances and grandeur.The second movement, in particular, shines in Liszt's version, with its solemn, almost hymn-like theme resonating deeply on the piano. Its hypnotic pulse and poignant melody reveal the emotional core of Beethoven's vision, even in a solo performance. This piece embodies the interplay of intensity and elegance that defines Beethoven's work and showcases Liszt's genius as both interpreter and innovator.Without further ado, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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Jordan Neely's father sues Veteran Daniel Penny as a New York jury deliberates the verdict for the subway chokehold death. Is Trump considering replacing the nomination of Pete Hegseth? The media clutches their pearls over a resurfaced interview Pete Hegseth did with veterans where he sipped a single glass of whiskey. Rep. Zoe Lofgren pulls a Swalwell and breaks wind live on CNN. 94% of federal employees are still working from home as Federal buildings are crumbling. Texas launches an initiative to ban all THC. The media is resurfacing Sen. Joni Ernst's history of supporting a military draft. Dana explains how men and women each contribute different things to society.Please visit our great sponsors:All Family Pharmacyhttps://allfamilypharma.com/danaAre you emergency ready?  Stock up today at allfamilypharmacy.com/dana and use code DANA10 for 10% off your entire order.  Black Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaUse code DANA to save 20% on your next order.  Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaVisit today for 10% off and get the protection you need.  Hillsdalehttps://danaforhillsdale.comTake some time to learn more about what makes Hillsdale College unique.KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comInnovation. Performance. KelTec. Learn more at KelTecWeapons.com today.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet a free smart phone with promo code FRIDAY.  Limited-time offer, or while supplies last.  PreBornhttps://preborn.com/danaHelp a woman meet her baby for the first time by donating to PreBorn!  To donate securely dial #250 and say keyword BABY or visit Preborn.com/DANA. ReadyWisehttps://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on your entire purchase.Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comDon't mask pain, fight it naturally with Relief Factor.  Visit online or call 1-800-4-RELIEF today!

In today's episode:Trump's attorneys respond to Jack Smith's dirty briefsCalifornia commie Zoe Lofgren claims immunity for herselfJames O'Keefe illustrates MSNBC's utter contempt for its own audienceThe dockworkers strike is suspendedFollowing attacks by Israel, the illegitimate administration pushes for a new president in Lebanon.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.comor https://riseattireusa.com/intl/cancelcouture/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode:Trump's attorneys respond to Jack Smith's dirty briefsCalifornia commie Zoe Lofgren claims immunity for herselfJames O'Keefe illustrates MSNBC's utter contempt for its own audienceThe dockworkers strike is suspendedFollowing attacks by Israel, the illegitimate administration pushes for a new president in Lebanon.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.comor https://riseattireusa.com/intl/cancelcouture/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Mara Gay, Yamiche Alcindor, Mara Gay, Andrew Weissmann, Ian Bassin, Vaughn Hillyard, Maya Wiley, and Sofia Nelson.

Recently unsealed evidence revealed new details in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. Rep. Zoe Lofgren was one of the lawmakers tasked with investigating Jan. 6 and what led to it. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nicolle Wallace is joined by David Jolly, Matt Dowd, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, John Heilemann, Betsy Woodruff Swann, Andrew Weissmann, Peter Strzok, Rep. Dan Goldman, and Andy Kroll. 

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The Tech Industry is the Biggest Blocker to Meaningful AI Safety Regulations, published by Garrison on August 16, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. If you enjoy this, please consider subscribing to my Substack. My latest reporting went up in The Nation yesterday: It's about the tech industry's meltdown in response to SB 1047, a California bill that would be the country's first significant attempt to mandate safety measures from developers of AI models more powerful and expensive than any yet known. Rather than summarize that story, I've added context from some past reporting as well as new reporting on two big updates from yesterday: a congressional letter asking Newsom to veto the bill and a slate of amendments. The real AI divide After spending months on my January cover story in Jacobin on the AI existential risk debates, one of my strongest conclusions was that the AI ethics crowd (focused on the tech's immediate harms) and the x-risk crowd (focused on speculative, extreme risks) should recognize their shared interests in the face of a much more powerful enemy - the tech industry: According to one estimate, the amount of money moving into AI safety start-ups and nonprofits in 2022 quadrupled since 2020, reaching $144 million. It's difficult to find an equivalent figure for the AI ethics community. However, civil society from either camp is dwarfed by industry spending. In just the first quarter of 2023, OpenSecrets reported roughly $94 million was spent on AI lobbying in the United States. LobbyControl estimated tech firms spent €113 million this year lobbying the EU, and we'll recall that hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in the AI industry as we speak. And here's how I ended that story: The debate playing out in the public square may lead you to believe that we have to choose between addressing AI's immediate harms and its inherently speculative existential risks. And there are certainly trade-offs that require careful consideration. But when you look at the material forces at play, a different picture emerges: in one corner are trillion-dollar companies trying to make AI models more powerful and profitable; in another, you find civil society groups trying to make AI reflect values that routinely clash with profit maximization. In short, it's capitalism versus humanity. This was true at the time I published it, but honestly, it felt like momentum was on the side of the AI safety crowd, despite its huge structural disadvantages (industry has way more money and armies of seasoned lobbyists). Since then, it's become increasingly clear that meaningful federal AI safety regulations aren't happening any time soon. The Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise promised as much in June. But it turns out Democrats would have also likely blocked any national, binding AI safety legislation. The congressional letter Yesterday, eight Democratic California Members of Congress published a letter to Gavin Newsom, asking him to veto SB 1047 if it passes the state Assembly. There are serious problems with basically every part of this letter, which I picked apart here. (Spoiler: it's full of industry talking points repackaged under congressional letterhead). Many of the signers took lots of money from tech, so it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. I'm most disappointed to see that Silicon Valley Representative Ro Khanna is one of the signatories. Khanna had stood out to me positively in the past (like when he Skyped into The Intercept's five year anniversary party). The top signatory is Zoe Lofgren, who I wrote about in The Nation story: SB 1047 has also acquired powerful enemies on Capitol Hill. The most dangerous might be Zoe Lofgren, the ranking Democrat in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Lofgren, whose district covers much of ...

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 3, and reports on the threats of "Project 2025", turmoil among Democrats as some call on Biden to step aside, and the recent SCOTUS ruling. Jason Johnson, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Molly Ball, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Elie Mystal, and Christine Todd Whitman.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Andrew Weissmann, Tim Heaphy, Marc Elias, Dahlia Lithwick, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Claire McCaskill, Ian Bassin, Maya Wiley, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and J. Michael Luttig.

A week of pitched battles in court, campuses, and Congress; and three of the country's most wise and respected voices — Zoe Lofgren, Norm Ornstein, and Michael Steele — join Harry to analyze the action. The NY prosecutors continued to build a strong case against Trump, ending the week on a high note with Hope Hicks. The situation in many campuses boiled over, requiring administrations to enlist help from police. And 6 months out from the election, power plays abounded in Congress and around DC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc discusses the left's reaction to the Supreme Court arguments, including Jamie Raskin and Zoe Lofgren's criticism. He analyzes the implications of the Court's stance on presidential immunity and highlights the contrast with previous presidents. The show also covers Clayton's Board of Aldermen considering a ban on gas-powered lawn equipment, sparking a debate on environmental policies and government overreach.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, Molly Jong-Fast, Andrew Weissmann, Susanne Criag, Ian Bassin, Dahlia Lithwick, Maya Wiley, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Lisa Rubin, Marc Elias, and Ari Berman. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Carol Leonnig, Tim Miller, Tim O'Brien, Basil Smikle, Mini Timmaraju, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Mary McCord, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Marc Elias, Matthew Dowd, Ryan Nobles, Andrea Mitchell, and Sen. Claire McCaskill. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, Carol Leonnig, Rep. Dan Goldman, Tim Miller, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Charlie Sykes, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Donny Deutsch. 

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Susanne Craid, Claire McCaskill, Lisa Rubin, Basil Smikle, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Tim Heaphy, David Noriega, Carol Leonnig, Harry Litman, Katie Benner, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Maya Wiley, Molly Jong-Fast, and Jake Ward.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the horrific bombing of a hospital in Gaza, Rep. Jim Jordan's first failed bid to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, the disgraced ex-president's latest courtroom appearance, and more. Joined by: Rachel Maddow, Miri Eisen, Raf Sanchez, John Hudson, Ellison Barber, Haviv Gur, Ali Vitali, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Glenn Kirschner, RonNell Andersen Jones, and Susanne Craig.

Nicolle Wallace discusses bombshell reporting on the ex-president's loose lips, details on his failed quest to become speaker of the House, updates on his civil case as trial hits day five, continued chaos on Capitol Hill, disturbing anti-democratic rhetoric calling for war from a Fox News personality, Alabama's new congressional map for 2024, the story behind Desantis's Migrant Flights to Martha's Vineyard, and more. Joined by: Jonathan Karl, Pete Strzok, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Garrett Haake, Ian Bassin, Neal Katyal, Nick Confessore, Lisa Rubin, Marc Elias, Mara Gay, David Heilbroner, and Ivan Espinoza Madrigal.

Zoe Lofgren has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995. She represents the 18th District of California, which serves communities in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. Congresswoman Lofgren discusses her role in Congress, including her involvement in the impeachment trials of Donald Trump and her leadership role on the Select committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol. She also discusses the indictment of Bob Menendez, (she thinks he should resign) the conviction of Peter Navarro, and the potential impeachment of Joe Biden. Lofgren expresses concern about the potential for a government shutdown and discusses the upcoming election for Senator Diane Feinstein's seat.Today's Bill Press pod is supported by the Laborers' International Union of North America. At the heart of America's labor movement, the union is involved in rebuilding America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the ex-president's increasingly disturbing threats to adversaries and the media as he embraces the autocratic playbook, new comments from Cassidy Hutchinson as she finally speaks out after her bombshell testimony to the January 6th Committee, Sen. Bob Menendez's continued defiance in the face of his indictment last week, President Biden's upcoming visit to the picket line in Michigan, and more. Joined by: Peter Strzok, Michael Schmidt, Claire McCaskill, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Amanda Carpenter, Miles Taylor, Eddie Glaude, Charlie Sykes, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 7, and reports on Peter Navarro's conviction. Plus, Melber is joined by 2024 presidential candidate Cornel West. Zoe Lofgren, John Flannery and Josh Marshall also join.

Former President Trump appeared in court for his third indictment and pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election that he lost to now-President Joe Biden. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 28, just five days after the first Republican presidential primary debate. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez tells Anderson Cooper that based on the allegations special counsel Jack Smith laid out in the indictment, he also would have brought this case. Plus, Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of the House select committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol, joins AC360 to react to the former President's court appearance.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Nicolle Wallace discusses updates in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation of January 6th, the downfall of the ex-president's team of lawyers including Rudy Giuliani, Hunter Biden pleading not guilty as plea deal falls apart in court today, explosive whistleblower testimony on Capitol Hill as Congress calls for transparency on UFOs, and more. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, David Jolly, Michael Steele, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, RonNell Andersen Jones, Donny Deutsch, Molly Jong-Fast, Barbara McQuade, Cornell Belcher, and Rep. Robert Garcia.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 25, and reports on Trump probes, Elon Musk and Ron DeSantis. Barbara Mcquade, Zoe Lofgren, Miles Taylor, Errin Hanes and Lydia Guzman join.

Guests: Jeremy Peters, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Doug Jones, Ben KeysThe MAGA scapegoat at the center of January 6th conspiracy theories sues Fox News as the attacks keep coming in congress. Then, former Alabama Senator Doug Jones on the wild controversy over the man who replaced him in the Senate. And as unbelievable scenes play out here and across the globe, the catastrophic reality for homeowners in Florida where the governor is waging a culture war on climate change.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Special Counsel Jack Smith's reported focus on an infamous Oval Office meeting after the 2020 election, threats to the prosecutors working on Smith's classified documents case, a new ruling from a federal judge that the ex-president can be deposed in another civil lawsuit, more possible consequences for Fox News' election lies, and more.   Joined by: Tim Heaphy, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Carol Leonnig, Pete Strzok, Harry Litman, Mary McCord, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Paul Reickhoff, Molly Jong-Fast, and Jeremy Peters.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the newly released audio of the ex-president discussing classified documents he had in his possession after leaving office, a ruling from the Supreme Court that will help protect American elections, new reporting that Georgia Secretary of State will meet with Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigators, the rise of extremism and white nationalism in America, and more. Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Charlie Sykes, Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Carol Leonnig, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Tim Heaphy, David Jolly, and Wesley Lowery.

Convening immediately after the federal indictment of Donald Trump was unsealed, 3 of the country's best-known authorities on Trump's rule–Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Hugo Powell, and Ali Vitali—join Harry to analyze the DOJ charges and assess their likely political consequences. They react to the apparently random selection of Judge Aileen Cannon, who displayed lawless favoritism for Trump in a previous case, and end with discussion of the latest tantrum from the Freedom Caucus in Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolle Wallace discusses breaking news on a still-at-large classified document the ex-president allegedly kept after his presidency, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' expanding investigation into the Big Lie that is now crossing state lines, pushback to Governor Ron DeSantis' platform of bringing culture wars into schools, Republicans' latest attack on voting rights in Texas that would place a Democratic county under state authority, and more. Joined by: Michael Schmidt, Michael Steele, Neal Katyal, Randi Weingarten, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Katie Benner, Mary McCord, Marc Elias, E. Jean Carroll, and Mary Trump.

Guests: Laura Jarrett, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Mary McCord, Lisa Rubin, Michael Schmidt, Sen. Bernie SandersMike Pence gets another chance to do the right thing. Tonight: what we know about the former vice president's participation in the criminal investigation of his boss. Then, the explosive scene inside a New York courtroom where E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation faced cross examination from Donald Trump's lawyer. Plus, Michael Schmidt of the New York Times on what we actually know about the firing of Tucker Carlson. And Senator Bernie Sanders on why he's endorsing a second term for President Biden. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses breaking news that former Vice President Mike Pence testified before Special Counsel Jack Smith's grand jury investigation of the twice impeached ex-president, the former president's desperate attempt to have allies in Congress stop the Department of Justice from investigating his handling of classified documents, updates from the courtroom in E. Jean Carroll's civil lawsuit against him, major developments in discovering what led to Tucker Carlson's firing at Fox News, and more. Joined by: Luke Broadwater, Harry Litman, Mary McCord, Charlie Sykes, Mike Schmidt, Charlie Sykes, Lisa Rubin, Joyce Vance, Molly Jong-Fast, Richard Stengel, Tim Heaphy, Garrett Haake, Ryan Reilly, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Tucker Carlson's shocking exit from Fox News, what the network's reasoning behind the departure could have been, breaking news from Fulton County DA Fani Willis that an indictment announcement will come this summer, the GOP's efforts to keep abortion off the ballot after seeing successive disastrous results in last year's election cycle, and more. Joined by: Jeremy Peters, Nick Confessore, Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Marc Harris, Katie Benner, Frank Figliuzzi, Greg Bluestein, Michele Goodwin, and Maya Wiley.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the expulsion of two Tennessee state lawmakers who joined protestors seeking action on gun laws after the mass shooting in a Nashville elementary school and the implications it has for the health of our democracy, new reporting that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury gifts from a Republican donor for years without disclosure, investigations into Secret Security's missing texts from January 6th, and more. Joined by: Rev. Al Sharpton, Former TN State Rep. Justin Jones, David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Fred Guttenberg, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Harry Litman, Andrew Weissmann, and Eric Umansky.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the ex-president's arrival in New York ahead of his arraignment in the alleged hush money case, the fundraising boon his campaign claims the indictment has been, how officials are preparing in order to avoid another January 6th as some in the GOP continue to call for protests, brand new reporting on what prosecutors are looking at in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation, the devastating blow handed down by a judge to Fox News to ensure a trial in their defamation case this spring, and more.Joined by: Harry Litman, Michael Steele, Claire McCaskill, Basil Smikle, Garrett Haake, Dasha Burns Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Carol Leonnig, Peter Strzok, Neal Katyal, Glenn Thrush, Catherine Ross, and Kim Atkins Stohr.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the release of 34 transcripts by the January 6th Committee and an exclusive interview of committee chairman Rep. Bernie Thompson.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the final public meeting presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur and Hallie Jackson, along with a range of expert guests, preview the final public meeting of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the final public meeting presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds its final public meeting after a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the final meeting in its entirety.