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Amarica's Constitution - The Good of the Country

President Trump has taken to social media, as usual.  This time he asserts an authority to control elections through executive order.  He claims that he is empowered to do this as the sole representative - nay, the sole decider - of the nation’s interest.  We look to the constitution for a reply. He also echoes some election complaints, and election claims, from controversies past, and we have an answer there, as well.  Meanwhile, the publication date of Born Equal, Professor Amar’s new book, draws near, and we have an enticing offer for our listeners.  CLE credit is available for lawyers and judges at podcast.njsba.com.

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The Bulwark Podcast - Garry Kasparov and Jerusalem Demsas: Democracy Can’t Defend Itself

While Trump keeps working hard on his own monetization and glorification—and delivers a Watergate practically every hour—the pro-democracy coalition must stay focused on winning next year's midterm elections. Trump is at the point of no return, Congress is becoming the only institution that can stop him, and holding onto that lever of power is his top priority. Meanwhile, not only did Trump look weak in Alaska, he also looked unpresidential. Plus, a new publication focused on the threats from the post-liberal right and left.

Jerusalem Demsas and Garry Kasparov join Tim Miller.

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Marketplace All-in-One - What to know about changing COVID vaccine guidelines

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, and the federal guidelines for who should get vaccinated are in flux. We’ll unpack how it could impact what insurers are willing to cover this fall. And, as President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington D.C. continues, why is the city so quiet? Kimberly shares her take as a local. Plus, The Onion is proving that print publications can still thrive in the digital age.


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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #490 – “Devin Escence” with Dave Stone

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined once again by Georgia's sweetest peach, comedian Dave Stone! In this one, we test out an energy drink from Thailand created by a rock star and a former freedom fighter. Then, we talk about some recent madness in Florida where the government has decided to get serious and do something about the people controlling the weather. We run down our Top 3 franchises in need of legacy sequel reboots and foods to eat when it's hot outside. Third Eye Blind's "Semi-Charmed Life" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! This episode ain't nothin' but a good time. Give us a listen, folks!  Follow Dave on all forms of social media @_DaveStone and listen to his TWO podcasts, "The Stonebergs" and "Dave's Braves". Also, watch his AWESOME special "Pack A Lunch," now available on YouTube.  Follow our show @TheGoodsPod on absolutely everything!  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for an UNCUT video version of the show as well as HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod 

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Bad Faith - Episode 502 – “Join Us, We’re Libbing Out” (w/ Nathan J. Robinson & Alex Skopic)

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Founder and editor-in-chief of Current Affairs Nathan J. Robinson returns to Bad Faith along with CA associate editor Alex Skopic to discuss the buzz around the new Substack "magazine" The Argument, which makes the case that "liberalism deserves better." This collection of former Atlantic and Vox journalists (including Derek Thompson and Matt Yglasias) has $4 million in backing, has launched with a piece against cash payments to the poor, and is led by a woman who earlier this year famously wrote the case for Democrats to support DOGE. Nathan and Alex weigh in on the battle independent journalism like Current Affairs is waging against well-funded, billionaire-backed media, and whether outlets like The Argument will successfully launder a Newsom 2028 candidacy to the left -- even though Gaza has emerged as a litmus test that has already tripped up Mayor Pete. Why are liberals so damn gullible, why is the left always right before the libs, and why are conservatives so much better at ideological consistency when compared to the empty, superficial takes coming out of liberals? We discuss Zach Beauchamp's latest piece on that very question ("How conservatives help their young thinkers — and why liberals don’t"), along with Alex's "The Left is Always Right Too Early," and CA's takedown of Gavin Newsom.

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Marketplace All-in-One - Trump continues attacks on Fed leadership

President Donald Trump recently demanded that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook resign after she was accused of mortgage fraud. In a statement, Cook said she has no intention of being "bullied to step down" and that she's "gathering the accurate information to answer any legitimate questions." We'll hear more. Plus, a weakening labor market sets the backdrop for the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference, and Microsoft's AI chief voices concerns about "AI psychosis."

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Focus on Africa - Uganda to take deported migrants from USA

Uganda agrees a deal with the United States to take in failed asylum seekers provided they are not minors or people with criminal records

How does Zambia plan to tackle a gold rush that turned violent?

And why are gulper sharks under threat off the coast of Somalia’s Puntland state

Presenter Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Priya Sippy in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Technical producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi are our editors. I'm Audrey Brown. We'll talk again next time.