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Federal News Update October 28, 2025

Update on day 8 of shutdown - Live Cabinet Meeting - Trump calls for Mayors and Governors to be locked up - ANTIFA round table summary - Peace in the middle east is coming - Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize - Update on James Comey

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Chuck is joined by Sam Quinones, author of “Dreamland” and “The Least of Us,” to talk about his newest book “The Perfect Tuba.” They discuss how a curiosity about tuba players turned into a deep exploration of hard work, community, and finding joy and purpose in difficult circumstances.Additional Show Notes "The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work" by Sam Quinones Connect with Sam Quinones: Website Twitter/X Chuck Marohn (Substack) This

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In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin with the "No Kings" protests over the weekend. Also Ted Cruz and other Republican leaders want to stop the funding for these types of protests, the secret service discover a tree stand in Florida with a line of sight where President Trump boards Air Force One, more trouble in the Middle East and the insanity of the protesters and their hatred for

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, actor Robert De Niro surprised MSNBC’s "The Weekend" panel after dropping an f-bomb during Sunday’s show while describing Democratic pushback against President Trump. De Niro appeared on the show to discuss the recent "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide on Saturday and the Democratic Party’s messaging strategy. The "Taxi Driver" actor largely complimented members of the party, including recently indicted New York Attorney

Wall Street Journal October 28, 2025

Meet the leader of the Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport, currently serving thousands of individuals and families each year through their soup kitchen, food pantry, and supportive community programs. Find out how your help might just be just a PBJ away!

In this episode of The JUNTO Podcast, BFF Chairman Phil Linderman speaks with Albert T. “Al” Gombis, a recently retired U.S. diplomat whose 34-year career at the Department of State spanned 13 offices, three overseas posts, and senior leadership roles advancing global justice and human rights.From serving on Capitol Hill as a State Department Fellow for the House Foreign Affairs Committee to leading the Office of Global Criminal Justice, Gombis’s career bridges law, policy, and principle. He later

President Trump’s fury at Democrats over the government shutdown is escalating. First he angrily announced that he’s “terminated” the big tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey, basically saying he’d done this to punish Chuck Schumer, an extraordinarily deranged act of direct retribution. Then he unleashed a rambling tirade filled with lies about “mentally damaged” Democrats’ shutdown stance. All this comes as a new CNBC poll finds Trump and the GOP blamed for economic damage over the

In recognition of October being American Archives Month, this episode features a discussion between the JSGC podcast crew and Taylor Mason, the Outreach Archivist from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Together, we discuss the background of the PA House Archives and how the history and files of the House are preserved. Other topics include the types of materials stored within the archives, research services, recent exhibits, and how archiving is changing in the digital age.&...

In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart talks with Deputy Fire Chief Tom Hackett about the proposed relocation of Fire Station #2. The conversation comes just ahead of the public bond referendum on Tuesday, November 4. Tom shares how he got into public safety, explains the challenges at the current Campustown location, and outlines the benefits of moving to a new site on State Avenue. The episode breaks down what this project could mean for emergency response, long-term city planning,

In this episode of Cache Me if You Can, we speak with Drew Lohn, Senior Fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology and former Director for Emerging Technology at the National Security Council. Drew has been ahead of the curve in debates on scaling laws, AI’s impact on cyber offense and defense, and the economic and political risks of extractive AI models. We discuss key factors that will determine the course of the global AI race beyond the usual discussions of building

Sherwin can’t wrap his head around it — how are people supposed to survive when a paycheck can’t cover the basics? In this raw, personal reflection, he talks about the struggles he’s seeing around him, the myths about “just getting a job,” and the moral failure behind an economy that leaves so many behind.

Sherwin unpacks the data, policies, and financial mechanics behind the foreclosure crisis. From mortgage-backed securities to regulatory breakdowns, Sherwin explores how systemic risk cascaded through the economy—and what it reveals about today’s housing market. A clear, analytical look at one of modern finance’s most costly failures.

Sherwin investigates the growing wave of political violence reshaping societies across the globe. From extremist movements and disinformation networks to the failure of institutions meant to keep the peace, Sherwin digs into the forces driving polarization into confrontation. Through reporting, expert insight, and voices from the ground, Sherwin exposes how democracy is being tested.

In this special Episode 23 – the Jordan Episode – Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger sits down with Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in an exclusive interview to break down the Schumer Shutdown and expose why Democrats are holding America hostage. The Speaker and Leader reveal the stark contrast between the two parties: Republicans passed a clean CR to keep the government open, while Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats voted 13 times to shut it down....

Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez speaks with Darren Bloch, Executive Director of Greenwich House, about how advocacy, arts, and intergenerational programs are reshaping support for older New Yorkers and building a more inclusive city for aging.