Best Lisa Torch Podcasts (2024)

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Plugged In: Georgians react as President Biden ends his bid for reelection 16:27

34m ago16:27

16:27

It's been yet another historic week in the 2024 presidential race as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and backed Vice President Kamala Harris in his place. On this week’s edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporter Rahul Bali and photographer Matthew Pearson gauge political reactions in Georgia to the change at t…

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Biden passes the torch to Harris, Trump campaign strategy 9:18

1h ago9:18

9:18

On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast, it continues to be a historic week in politics. President Joe Biden officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the November presidential race, in a first farewell speech to the nation from the Oval Office. Now there's reports that Harris will be back in Atlanta on Tuesday, signaling how …

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Biden drops out of presidential race, VP Kamala Harris endorsed by Biden and top Democrats, GOP reactions 8:54

22m ago8:54

8:54

On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast: The team talks about what's next for both Democrats and Republicans now that President Joe Biden has dropped-out of the 2024 presidential race. Biden and top Democrats, nationally and here in Georgia, are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the new nominee. Are enough Democrats on board with…

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Trump accepts official nomination at Republican National Convention 9:51

30m ago9:51

9:51

On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast, Donald Trump accepts the GOP's official nomination to run for president this November, along with his running mate, JD Vance. Plus, President Joe Biden has scaled-down appearances this week, and is recovering from COVID-19. Strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss all…

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Republicans re-nominate Trump days after attempted assassination 21:01

26m ago21:01

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Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp and Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance both have complicated relationships with former President and now Republican nominee Donald Trump. Plus, Black communities in swing states like Georgia could be one of the most important voting blocs in the upcoming presidential election, especially for the…

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TRUTH SERUM: What if you could ask Kirk Ferentz ONE question? 47:54

41m ago47:54

47:54

What if you could ask #Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz ONE question about the upcoming season and you were guaranteed to get a completely honest answer? Eliot, Adam and Ross have got a couple fun ones for you. Plus, who will be the #Hawkeyes QB1 this season? Cade McNamara believes Brendan Sullivan was brought in for depth purposes, and Sullivan says h…

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After a violent rally in Pennsylvania, Trump selects first-term Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance as running mate 7:46

10d ago7:46

7:46

On a special LIVE edition of Political Breakfast this week, strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam break down Donald Trump's decision to select U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. Vance is a 39-year-old venture capitalist, Senator, and author of the famous memoir "Hillbilly Elegy." The team tackles how Democrat…

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How the affects of the deadly sniper shooting at the Trump Rally in Pennsylvania trickled down in Georgia 32:30

10d ago32:30

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson share with host Lisa Rayam their thoughts on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. An innocent bystander was killed. Two others were wounded. They ponder what the aftermath means for both the Trump campaign and Presi…

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Plugged In: Can popular governors in Michigan and Georgia lift Biden and Trump? 17:45

1d ago17:45

17:45

Georgia and Michigan moved in tandem during the last two presidential elections, elevating Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. But in the midterms, they elected governors who pushed their states in opposite directions and are now rising stars on the national stage at a time when many voters are unhappy with the choices for president. WABE p…

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Lucy Olsen to fill the Caitlin Clark Void? The Iowa Men to Play DEFENSE this Year (!?!) 50:43

1d ago50:43

50:43

For the first pod repping Hawkeye Beacon, Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown everything from the latest Iowa men's and women's basketball media availabilities. By the sounds of things, Lucy Olsen may step up in a big way for the Hawkeyes this winter. Though she certainly won't be the next Caitlin Clark, there's a mold for her to follow in Iowa City. Pl…

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Amid an internal war in the Democratic party, some ask, why not Kamala? Plus, Project 2025 and GOP tensions ahead of the Republican National Convention 20:43

15d ago20:43

20:43

Despite President Biden refusing to budge and stay in the re-election race, there is more talk about the role Vice President Kamala Harris could and should play come November. On this edition of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Ben Burnett who is in for Brian Robinson, talk about the perception of Harri…

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In a letter sent to the Democratic lawmakers, Biden wrote he is “running this race to the end.” Trump and Republicans need to stay on point and capitalize on momentum ahead of the Republican National Convention ... 25:38

17d ago25:38

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, Ben Burnett of the Ben Burnett Show sits in for Brian Robinson. Ben and Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson focus on the urgent calls for President Biden to step aside and not run for re-election. Biden on the other hand is calling on his party to move forward and unify, especially in this battleground state…

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Plugged In: Come along for a Georgia presidential history summer road trip 24:04

8d ago24:04

24:04

The Peach State could be a deciding factor in the 2024 presidential election, as it was in 2020. But Georgia's status as a critical state in presidential history isn't new. On this week's special Independence Day episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporter Sam Gringlas takes listeners on a summer road trip to a pair of towns…

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Cade McNamara AND Brendan Sullivan in Offseason Football Hype Video!? 48:40

19d ago48:40

48:40

Cade AND Brendan were included in an #Iowa football offseason hype video. What the hell does this mean? Plus an update on #CaitlinClark being named an All-Star, Luka Garza earns a full-time contract, the guys share who their favorite commits of the 2025 recruiting class are, and more . What's Next for the 2025 recruiting class: https://iowa.rivals.…

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Georgia Democrats weary after Monday's landmark Supreme Court ruling, presidents are now protected from prosecution for official acts 9:09

24d ago9:09

9:09

On this week's live Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson process a landmark Supreme Court ruling that grants former presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. How will this trickle down to affect Donald Trump's current indictment and the elect…

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Plugged In: Biden and Trump face off in Atlanta for first presidential debate 11:25

16d ago11:25

11:25

President Joe Biden faced Donald Trump in Atlanta on Thursday night during their first debate ahead of the November election. It was the first time the two have shared a stage since they last debated in October of 2020. In this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the d…

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Trump and Biden make debate history, set to square-off tonight in Atlanta 15:59

17d ago15:59

15:59

On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to make presidential debate history tonight on CNN in Atlanta. Despite months of public scrutiny for both candidates and voter fatigue being part of a national conversation, most U.S. adults plan to watch tonight -- and believe the debate is crucial for both ca…

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Biden and Trump's last-minute push to win Georgia, the big debate in Atlanta just days away 29:38

1M ago29:38

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On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang talks President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's eleventh-hour efforts to campaign in Georgia, just days away from their CNN presidential debate in Atlanta. Jen O’Malley Dillon, Biden’s 2020 campaign manager and chair of his reelection bid, said the campaign has scheduled more than 200 events across the stat…

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IOWA OFFICIAL VISIT RECAP: Two Commits, More to Come? 1:00:20

21d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Don't miss out on FREE premium content till fall camp: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IAVISITS Use promo code IAVISITS Eliot, Adam and Ross recap the #Hawkeyes big official visit weekend, talks NCAA Football 25 ratings (who we're excited to play as, what players will be underrated, and more), BOLD PREDICTIONS for #Iowa in 2024-2025, and…

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Plugged In: How LGBTQ voters could shape the upcoming presidential election 19:33

23d ago19:33

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LGBTQ voters are a highly engaged and growing voter bloc in Georgia and throughout the country. They’re also reliable Democratic supporters and a crucial demographic in tight elections. On this week’s special Pride Month episode of the "Plugged In" podcast, WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas and guest host Patrick Saunders – WABE’s Supervising Dig…

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Plugged In: New law could help third party, independent presidential candidates get on the GA ballot 19:07

1M ago19:07

19:07

Thanks to a new law, SB 189, it could be easier for third party and independent presidential candidates to make it onto Georgia ballots. And since Georgia's last presidential race was decided by less than 12,000 votes, the presence of those candidates could shape whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump win in November. On this …

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NEW Iowa Football Radio Color Analyst Pat Angerer Joins HawkCast 38:05

1M ago38:05

38:05

Eliot, Adam and Ross are joined by new #Hawkeyes Football radio color analyst and former #Iowa linebacker, Pat Angerer for this episode of #HawkCast. Pat details how he got the opportunity, why the current linebacker room is absolutely loaded, he talks his favorite memories in the NFL, what has changed about Kirk Ferentz since he was in Iowa City, …

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MARTA says its moving ahead with massive Five Points station overhaul despite Mayor Andre Dickens' concerns, Democrats want to campaign on reproductive rights ahead of November 20:37

1M ago20:37

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On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, MARTA says it’s committed to moving forward with a 230 million dollar renovation of the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta. Mayor Andre Dickens wanted MARTA to pause the overhaul. The Political Breakfast team addresses the Mayor's concerns about what turned up in a recent audit. Plus, ahead…

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The aftermath of the Atlanta water crisis one-week later, antics of a GOP Congressional candidate on and off the debate stage 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

On today's Political Breakfast, all the talk about Atlanta's recent water crisis fails to wane. Residents and business owners still have lots of questions. Host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson tackle the biggest question: How could the water crisis help or hurt Mayor Andre Dickens politicall…

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Plugged In: Atlanta water woes highlight city leadership, aging infrastructure 19:20

1M ago19:20

19:20

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is known for being a mayor who seems to be everywhere. But this week, he’s facing criticism over his being absent during the early hours of the city’s water emergency. That’s as Dickens has already faced protests over his support for the Atlanta Police Training Center. On this week's episode, politics reporters Sam Gring…

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Iowa Adds ANOTHER QB, Shonn Greene and Adrian Clayborn HOFers, Iose Epenesa Official Visit 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Iowa lands Colorado State transfer Jackson Stratton as a preferred walk-on to add more depth to the quarterback room, Shonn Greene and Adrian Clayborn are set to be inducted into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, legacy recruit and four-star DE Iose Epenesa is set to take his official visit to Iowa this weekend, we discuss who needs to make the bigg…

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A self-proclaimed Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Rep. Teri Anulewicz in the race for a Smyrna-based Georgia House seat. Will Gabriel Sanchez govern, or be the perfect target for Republicans? 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss a surprise upset in the Georgia primary. In Cobb County, 27-year-old Gabriel Sanchez defeated the ncumbent State Rep. Teri Anulewicz. Sanchez now faces Republican Diane Jackson in this fall's g…

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What happens next now that Trump is convicted? Plus, Atlanta's water outage crisis makes national headlines 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

City of Atlanta residents endured a water crisis over the weekend -- the result of several water main breaks. Days later, the city's response is still being scrutinized even after repairs were made. Just why did it take so long to communicate what was unfolding to weary Atlantans? On this week's Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Joh…

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Plugged In: What a historic conviction in New York means for Georgia 15:07

2M ago15:07

15:07

A jury in New York City has unanimously found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 criminal counts for covering up hush money payments to an adult film star before the 2020 election. This is the first time in U.S. history that a former president has been convicted of felony crimes. On this week’s episode, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas …

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Payton Sandfort Confirmed BACK for Senior Year of Eligibility 36:26

2M ago36:26

36:26

Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down on HawkCast discuss Payton Sandfort's decision to return to Iowa for his final year of college eligibility. Thoughts with Sandfort dragging things out to the end, how the Hawkeyes floor raises, what the starting lineup will look like with him back, Kate Martin's start to her WNBA career and more. Payton Sandfort Return…

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Political Breakfast LIVE edition: Governor Brian Kemp heads to RNC this summer after skipping state GOP convention 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

On this week's Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson go live with host Lisa Rayam after the Memorial Day holiday. Brian Kemp has skipped the Georgia GOP Convention twice. Now he's solidifying plans to attend the national RNC this summer in Milwaukee, and offering to help several Republicans down ballot across the countr…

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What do Georgia's primary results signal about the November election? 15:46

2M ago15:46

15:46

More than a million Georgians voted in the May primary and election officials are now gearing up for another round of voting as races where no candidate got more than 50% of the vote head to a runoff on June 18th. On this week’s episode, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss one of those runoffs and explore whether any primary…

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CHILL OUT: Caitlin Clark Does NOT Deserve the Criticism 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to break down Iowa's loss to Illinois in baseball, the mismanagement of Caitlin Clark by the #WNBA and #Fever head coach Christie Sides, how good #Iowa MBB could be next season if Payton Sandfort comes back, and hit on wrestling. Tune in! Baseball play: https://x.com/ByCodyHills/status/1793712504339829246 Payton Sa…

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Voter fatigue ahead of Georgia's primary election, Biden's Morehouse speech, internal divisions at GOP Convention in Columbus 46:03

2M ago46:03

46:03

On this week's Political Breakfast, the team debates why it seems like there hasn't been a lot of fanfare leading up to Tuesday's primary election. Are Georgia voters, especially in metro Atlanta, missing all that's at-stake? Plus, Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam assess Biden's Moreh…

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Plugged In: How the upcoming Georgia primary showcases Trump's influence on the modern GOP 19:36

2M ago19:36

19:36

Cherokee Rose Sporting Clays in Spalding County recently hosted a GOP debate featuring five primary candidates that are vying to represent Georgia's third Congressional district, which stretches from Atlanta's exurbs to the Alabama border. On this week's episode, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali talk about this race and how it sh…

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Hot take: Will Black voters resonate with Kamala Harris' outreach efforts? 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

On this week's second episode of Political Breakfast, the team talks about Vice President Kamala Harris playing a vital role in Joe Biden's push for a second presidential term this November. A recent Biden/Harris campaign ad declares they're "putting the work in for Black America". In turn, what does outreach look like on Donald Trump's side? Ameri…

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Jan Jensen Introductory Presser, Iowa MBB Adds Seydou Traore, Football lands Jacob Gill 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to break Jan Jensen's introductory presser as the next head coach of the #Iowa women' basketball team, Payton Sandfort's NBA Combine performance, Manhattan transfer Seydou Traore committing to the #Hawkeyes, and Jacob Gill transferring from #Northwestern. Jensen's loyalty and admiration for Coach Lisa Bluder, diffe…

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Georgia's former GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan endorses Biden, Marjorie Taylor Greene's tough week in Washington 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

This week on Political Breakfast, we've got a full spread of politics. Strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson join host Lisa Rayam and start with the fallout in Washington, after Georgia GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tried to oust fellow GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson. It was quite a sting for Greene when the House swiftly turned …

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Passing the Torch: Lisa Bluder Retires, Jan Jensen Hired as Head Coach of Iowa Women's Basketball 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Well, that was a surprise. Monday afternoon, Lisa Bluder announced her retirement after 24 years as the head coach of the Iowa women's basketball team. Just a half hour later, assistant Jan Jensen was named head coach. Why Bluder decided to step down now, the advantages of promoting Jensen, what this means for the Hawkeyes roster and more. Plus, Ka…

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Plugged In: Trump's on the ballot this year. So are the judge and prosecutor on his Georgia case. 20:58

3M ago20:58

20:58

Former President Donald Trump, the top defendant in the Georgia election interference case, isn't the only one on the 2024 ballot. So is the judge, Scott McAfee, and the prosecutor, District Attorney Fani Willis. In this week's episode, WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss these and some of the other big candidates you can ex…

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A Georgia GOP congressman says he does not tolerate discrimination, backtracks praising a campus protest at the University of Mississippi where students made racist jeers 16:01

3M ago16:01

16:01

From Emory University, to Columbia, to Ole Miss, where's the line between a peaceful protest and when demonstrations start to go south? On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang discusses the fallout of one recent protest at the University of Mississippi. Republican Georgia U.S. Congressman Mike Collins recently re-tweeted a controversial video …

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COMMIT: Iowa lands Northwestern QB Brendan Sullivan via Transfer Portal 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

Iowa lands a commitment from Northwestern transfer portal quarterback, Brendan Sullivan. Eliot, Adam and Ross share their initial reactions -- whether or not Sullivan could start in 2024, why this addition greatly raises the floor of Iowa's offense, what else the Hawkeyes need out of the portal, and more. Then Matthew Shelton of Wildcat Report join…

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Former Fulton special prosecutor Nathan Wade goes on national TV, talks about romantic relationship that led to him resigning from Donald Trump's election interference case 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

On this week's Political Breakfast, Nathan Wade is breaking his silence on his past romantic relationship with Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, and the gang is back to talking about the prosecution team, and former lovers. The former special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump is speaking out for the first…

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Plugged In: An inside look at the growing campus protests 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

Protests against the war in Gaza are continuing at Emory University and other campuses across the country. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas speak with criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz, who was at Emory as law enforcement began removing protestors, and education reporter Juma Sei, who's been tracking the fallout at Emory and…

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Fulton Sheriff Pat Labat, District Attorney Fani Willis and other key races across metro Atlanta ahead of May primary 11:11

3M ago11:11

11:11

On this week's second helping of Political Breakfast, the gang talks about how early voting is underway for Georgia's primaries and non-partisan elections on May 21st. The early voting period ends on May 17th. That's as elections officials and voters also face complications with lost mail and delays with the U.S. Postal Service. Host Lisa Rayam, De…

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Raylen Sharpe Commits to FRESNO STATE, Iowa Football's Scholly Situation, Iowa MBB Portal Targets 56:16

2M ago56:16

56:16

Newest developments in the sports gambling investigation (the DCI thought this would be good for PR!?), detailing likely reasons Missouri State transfer wide receiver Raylen Sharpe picked Fresno State over #Iowa, how Kirk Ferentz and the football program got into this scholarship situation, and who the #Hawkeyes basketball program should go after i…

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Kamala Harris visits Atlanta, more arrests and protests against Israel-Hamas war on Atlanta college campuses 31:17

3M ago31:17

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This week on Political Breakfast, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson talk with host Lisa Rayam about Vice President Kamala Harris' most recent visit to Atlanta. Hours before her arrival Monday the gang analyzed her timing, her target audience and above all, her messaging. Harris' visit comes amid a divisive time on college campuses natio…

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Plugged In: On the right and left, activists and organizers prep for the campaign ahead 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

With less than 200 days until Election Day 2024, right-wing grassroots activists and progressive organizers are gearing up for the campaign ahead. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas bring listeners along as they attend two events, just forty miles apart but on polar opposites of the political spectrum. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

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Deacon Hill Enters the Transfer Portal and NFL Draft Preview 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Previous starter at Iowa, Deacon Hill entered the transfer portal on Monday, and several Hawkeyes are set to be taken in the NFL Draft this week. Explaining why Hill likely left the program, what options Iowa has at quarterback in the transfer portal, where Cooper DeJean could go in the NFL Draft, and who else could get drafted from Iowa. Draft Pre…

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Georgians watching how Donald Trump's hush-money case plays-out in New York, political precedents 17:47

3M ago17:47

17:47

On this week's second helping of Political Breakfast, the gang discusses opening statements that began this week for former president Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York. The trial centers around allegations the former president falsified his company’s internal records when making alleged hush payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his…

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