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Hancock and Kelley are the odd couple of St. Louis politics. Hancock, a Republican, and Kelley, a Democrat, are political consultants who used to lob grenades at each other when they were executive directors of their political parties. But there was no animosity when they joust on-air. No yelling. No personal attacks. No name-calling. While they disagree on most everything political, they have become friends. They counter each other calmly, often with humor. Off the air, they give each other ...
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Featuring Host, SkyWatchTV COO Joe Ardis Horn, best selling author, Dr. Tom Horn, SkyWatchTV examines topics that most churches and Christian media prefer not to discuss. Ghosts, demons, giants, UFOs, spiritual warfare, conspiracies--topics that drive Christians to look outside the church for answers. Also featuring SimplyHIS, a women’s ministry podcast that focuses on your relationship with God, interpreting the Bible, and forming a sisterhood based on encouragement with host Katherine Horn ...
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Welcome to The Wrants Show, where no one escapes the fiery debates. Join your hosts—self-proclaimed politically agnostic Matthew Rix, middle-of-the-road John Clark, and MAGA mover Nate Miller—as they dive into the latest political happenings with their signature style: unfiltered, occasionally absurd, possibly offensive, but always clean. Expect so much randomness, you’ll wish they’d just shut up already! **Trigger Warning:** No politician or party is safe from The Wrants. Part of Spreaker/I ...
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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In this episode, co-hosts Matthew Rix and John Clark dive into the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s remarks at an antisemitism event, where he stated that “Jews will be partly to blame if he loses the election.” To break down this shocking statement, they invite MAGA surrogate Nate Miller to give his perspective. The conversation heats up whe…
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As early voting kicks off in states across the country, the crew dives into an intensifying election season on this week’s installment of the 538 Politics podcast. They discuss whether early voting data can offer clues about November's outcome, analyze conflicting polls from key battleground states and examine the potential for a shift in the GOP’s…
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Kamala Harris often quotes her mother on the campaign trail: "Don't let people tell you who you are. You tell them who you are." Though she would be the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to serve as president, she rarely explicitly talks about the historic nature of her candidacy. Instead, she weaves her identity and biography int…
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An unconfirmed report by Israeli broadcaster Kan claims Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in an IDF airstrike in Gaza. 5) War between Israel and Hezbollah heats up; 4) UN passes resolution demanding Israel withdraw to pre-1967 borders within a year; 3) Jill Biden runs first White House cabinet meeting in a year; 2) Harris-Walz ticket o…
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Vice President Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a campaign event that was reminiscent of the televison icon's classic daytime talk show. And Donald Trump's week included a event with Jewish voters where he repeated criticisms of Jewish voters who vote for Democrats. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, White House correspon…
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The bigger story about thousands of Haitians being dropped in small Midwestern towns is that there appears to be a network trafficking migrants for cheap factory labor. 5) IDF chief of staff reportedly approves plan for military op in Lebanon; 4) Hamas makes bank by stealing, selling humanitarian aid; 3) Journalist discovers labor-trafficking opera…
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It just got cheaper to borrow money in the United States; the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, signalling that it believes inflation is largely over with and the economy is generally strong. Here's how Vice President Harris and Donald Trump are talking about the state of the economy and their policy proposals. This episode: White House correspon…
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Earlier this year, it seemed like the long-standing pattern of Black voters as steadfast Democrats was shifting, with a record-high percentage choosing former President Donald Trump in survey after survey. However, Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy has sparked new enthusiasm among Black voters, boosting both engagement and her popularity. In…
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For the second day in a row, communication devices used by Hezbollah exploded simultaneously in what appears to be a Mossad op, leaving nine dead and at least 450 injured. 5) Hundreds more Hezbollah operatives targeted by exploding comms; 4) Ukraine apparently strikes weapons depot deep inside Russia; 3) Reporter uncovers labor-trafficking operatio…
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In this explosive episode, hosts John Clark, Matthew Rix, and MAGA surrogate Nate Miller dive into the latest details surrounding the second assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump. With Ryan Wesley Routh now at the center of the investigation, the team breaks down the shocking events and what they mean for Trump's future. Co-host Ma…
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Donald Trump's rhetoric on abortion care and reproductive rights has been all over the map this year, but his record — and that of the Republican party — is clear: he has bragged about ending the nationwide right to abortion access. The Kamala Harris campaign is intent on driving that message home for voters, including in a new ad highlighting the …
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In this episode of *The Wrants Show*, co-host Matthew Rix dives into a controversial and eyebrow-raising theory about how Donald Trump could secure a victory in November's election against Kamala Harris. Rix humorously explores the wild idea of electric shock therapy for women who’ve seen Trump naked, sparking a discussion on unconventional electio…
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In what appears to be an IDF hack, thousands of Hezbollah pagers exploded simultaneously Tuesday, leaving 9 dead and 2,800 injured in Lebanon and Syria. 5) Hezbollah targeted by deadly pager hack; 4) Netanyahu reportedly planning to replace Defense Minister Yoav Gallant; 3) How did would-be Trump shooter get to Ukraine, and what did government know…
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In this explosive episode of The Wrants Show, MAGA surrogate and co-host Nate Miller stuns everyone with an outrageous claim about the number of attendees at the January 6 rally—one only a hardcore supporter could believe. Co-hosts John Clark and Matthew Rix push back with hard facts, challenging Nate’s questionable numbers and exposing the dissona…
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In this episode of The Wrants Show, MAGA surrogate Nate Miller presents an internal post-debate poll showing Donald Trump ahead of Kamala Harris. However, this appears to be the only poll reflecting Trump's lead, leaving the co-hosts John Clark and Matthew Rix skeptical. The trio dives into the details, discussing one independent voter who recently…
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Voting looks a little different in 2024 than it did during the last presidential election. We explore some of the changes & challenges as voting begins, alongside NPR's new voter registration guide. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and voting correspondents Miles Parks & Hansi Lo Wang. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han…
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A reporter who interviewed Ryan Wesley Routh last year thought he was “crazy,” but nobody cared because he was recruiting foreigners to fight Russians in Ukraine. 5) Alleged would-be Trump shooter tried recruiting soldiers for Ukraine; 4) GOP pro-Israel ads for Harris target Arabs in Michigan; 3) Hamas has earned $500 million selling stolen food ai…
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In this purely entertainment-packed episode of The Wrants Show, co-host Matthew Rix dives into the wild speculations surrounding the alleged relationship between Laura Loomer and Donald Trump, calling it a scandal waiting to unfold. MAGA surrogate and co-host Nate Miller jumps in to defend against the swirling innuendos, while co-host John Clark ca…
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Is there a brewing love triangle shaking up MAGA world? In this episode of *The Wrants Show*, hosts Matthew Rix, John Clark, and MAGA surrogate Nate Miller dive into the rumors surrounding Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Is jealousy driving a wedge in the MAGA movement, and why is Trump turning to a controversial figure like…
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Former president Donald Trump appears to have been the target of a second assassination effort Sunday. A man was arrested after the Secret Service spotted him with a gun on the golf course where Trump was playing. What do experts make of this moment of political violence, what is driving it and what can be done to address it? This episode: White Ho…
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The U.S. Secret Service thwarted another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast Galen speaks with 538's Mary Radcliffe and The New York Times's Ruth Igielnik about how Americans view political violence. They also look at whether presidential election polls ha…
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The Secret Service interrupted an apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life at his golf course in Palm Beach, Florida Sunday afternoon. Suspect Ryan Wesley Routh is in custody. 5) Liberals blame Trump for attempted violence against him; 4) Officials in New York report surge in animal sacrifices in NYC parks; 3) Russia issues another warning to NATO a…
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The Republican Secretary of State decertified Amendment 3 from the November ballot, but the Missouri Supreme Court later reinstated it. But did the court abide by state law? ... Casino owners are now pumping millions of dollars into a campaign to defeat Amendment 2 in November, a measure that would legalize sports betting in Missouri. ... Missouri …
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In this post-presidential debate episode of The Wrants Show, the guys dive into the heated exchange where Donald Trump appeared to throw his Vice Presidential candidate, JD Vance, under the bus on the issue of abortion. With millions watching, the debate took a surprising turn as Trump’s comments left many questioning the unity within the Republica…
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The influential pop star threw her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in an Instagram post Tuesday. What impact does her endorsement — or any endorsement — have on an election? Plus, Congress returns with a government shutdown on the horizon, and a TikTok sound becomes an earworm. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, politi…
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An elite unit of Israeli soldiers destroyed an underground site in Syria Sunday producing precision missiles for Hezbollah, Syria, and Iranian-backed militias. 5) Harris, Trump return to campaign after debate; 4) Haitian, Venezuelan migrants allowed in by Biden-Harris administration changing life in US, and not for better; 3) Ukraine pushing US, UK…
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It's an allegation that's centuries old, but is increasingly becoming prominent in political discourse — that noncitizens are voting en masse to influence American elections. Even though it isn't true, it is influencing policy discussions, and having an impact on registered voters. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, voting corresp…
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Pundits think Kamala Harris won Tuesday’s presidential debate with Donald Trump, but post-debate surveys show it didn’t help her with voters. 5) Trump didn’t win debate, but he didn’t lose voters; 4) Yes, Haitian migrants are wrecking Springfield, Ohio; 3) Election officials across country warn problems with mail service may affect November vote; 2…
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Following Tuesday's debate, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are hitting the campaign trail — and tweaking their strategies to court voters. What are they up to? Plus, a look at the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and senior political correspo…
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Employment numbers show that all job growth in the United States since July 2018 has benefited foreign-born workers. 5) CNN reports that Ukraine’s military is in crisis, with most soldiers trying to desert; 4) US-backed security plan in Haiti is failing; 3) Haitian migrants overwhelm Springfield, Ohio; 2) US Army warns that violent Venezuelan gang …
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Vice President Kamala Harris went on the offensive against former President Donald Trump in the ABC News Presidential Debate, putting Trump on the defensive for most of the night. This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Deepa Shivaram, and political correspondents Susan Davis & Danielle Kurtzleben. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoo…
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What may be the only presidential debate of the campaign is tonight, hosted by ABC. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be looking for opportunities to create viral sound bites, which means it should be entertaining but not very informative. 5) Erdogan calls emergency meeting of Muslim nations over Israel’s “attack on Jerusalem”; 4) Harris, Trump l…
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have their first — and, so far, only — scheduled debate on Tuesday. What are the stakes, and what is each candidate doing to prepare? This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is pro…
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As an extremely close presidential campaign heads into the homestretch, economic news abounds. The jobs report released last week fell short of expectations, and the Federal Reserve appears ready to cut interest rates later this month. Will any of it matter? Or have Americans generally made up their minds about this economy? Plus, the crew previews…
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A short update today as Derek is traveling back from a weekend event in North Dakota: Israel launches a major operation in Samaria to root out terrorists and Harris is forced to change strategy after giving up on live mics during the debate with Trump. FOLLOW US! X: @WatchSkyWatchTV | @Five_In_Ten YouTube: @SkyWatchTelevision | @SimplyHIS | @FiveIn…
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It was a busy week in U.S. courtrooms. After being convicted of 34 felonies earlier this year in a New York state trial, former President Donald Trump will have to wait until after the presidential election to find out what punishment he may face. Meanwhile, in a federal courthouse in California, Hunter Biden unexpectedly pleaded guilty to tax char…
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In this episode of The Wrants Show, co-host Nate Miller dives headfirst into a bizarre and growing right-wing conspiracy theory: the idea that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are dating because the Democratic Party orchestrated their relationship to influence the upcoming election. Is this really a strategy to sway voters, or just another wild theory…
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A Russian missile strike apparently targeted a NATO training center in Ukraine, reportedly killing and wounding scores of Swedish instructors. Meanwhile, many high-ranking Ukrainian government officials quit this week, a bad sign for a country at war. 5) US official admits Hamas has toughened its position in hostage release negotiations; 4) Situati…
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In this episode of The Wrants Show, co-host John Clark delves into the explosive revelations surrounding Facebook and its alleged involvement in withholding information about the COVID-19 pandemic at the behest of the Biden administration in 2020. This controversial topic sparks a heated discussion, leading co-host Nate Miller to address whether hi…
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Election Day is exactly two months away, meaning the final stretch of the presidential campaign is upon us. On Tuesday’s show, we assessed the current state of the race and how we got here. Today, we look ahead to the knowns and unknowns that could shake up the race in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Republicans need to flip two seats to assure their control of the Senate, and with West Virginia's open seat a virtually guaranteed pick-up, all eyes are on Montana and Ohio. In the House, Democrats are in a strong position but whoever wins is expected to hold another slim majority. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, pol…
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