Best David Neiman Podcasts (2025)

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Weekend Update - The Media's Non-Self Reflection 8/9 21:49

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After the closing of 8 newspapers, you'd think the Wyoming media would take stock of where they're at--what they could do to improve. But they didn't. Media outlets continued in their biased coverage and one of them published an editorial openly admitting that they are the gate-keepers of information.…

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live August 7 1:56:05

3d ago1:56:05

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Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live August 7. The closing of 8 Wyoming newspapers. Why the media is failing and where they went wrong. That, and much much more.By David Iverson

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Trust, Legislators and Ratings Sites 8/6 20:04

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Legislators ask you to trust them on a whole host of issues. You shouldn't trust them on anything. As Reagan said, "Trust but verify." Some of the Senators and Representatives are asking for your trust; but those same people really didn't act in your best interests during COVID. Trust the Science is what we were all told. Not again! There's been so…

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Has the world gone to Hell? | Slavoj Žižek on fascism, shame, and dirty jokes 41:11

3d ago41:11

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Žižek: "Trump did what The Left couldn't" As we look around at the state of the modern world, it's very easy to get disheartened - and that's putting it lightly! From pointless wars and endless suffering to the decline of social bonds and trustworthy institutions, there really is a lot to get you down. Fortunately, maverick philosopher Slavoj Žižek…

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The Freedom Caucus on the Cow Pie 8/4 35:44

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Join host David Iverson in this engaging episode of Cowboy State Politics as we delve into a thought-provoking roundtable discussion featuring prominent Wyoming representatives. Broadcasting from the base of the bighorns, David and his guests explore the Wyoming Freedom Caucus's principles amidst recent political controversies and media narratives.…

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Weekend Update - Foul Mouthed Chairman Jim Anderson 8/2 21:45

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Senator Jim Anderson is the Senate Chairman of the minerals committee. He also doesn't care if you know what he really thinks. During this past week's interim meeting, Anderson repeatedly swore on the microphone. He also allowed Ogden Driskill to basically call other legislators liars and attack the Freedom Caucus--something what would absolutely n…

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 31 - Speaker Chip Neiman 1:55:14

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Speaker of the Wyoming House, Chip Neiman joins the program for a wide ranging interview. The explosive minerals committee meeting, if he is going to run for governor and much more.By David Iverson

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From the Other Side of the Bench 7/30 32:20

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Sheridan Attorney Seth Shumaker doesn't exactly see things the same way as the former chief justice. After the interview with Kate Fox, I wanted a different perspective--certainly lawyers have a different view of things. Though it's a complete shock, I found a pretty conservative one!By David Iverson

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Video games and the meaning of life | James Tartaglia 27:49

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Video games are changing how we think. Many are so realistic that some argue they are becoming reality. In this talk by philosopher James Tartaglia, he uncovers the relationship between games and reality. James Tartaglia is Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Keele University. His latest book is Inner Space Philosophy: Why the Next Stage of Hum…

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Gail in the Cow Pie or Democracy and Eggs 7/28 21:03

13d ago21:03

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Gail Symons wants you to believe we live in democracy. She says that everyone should read what the founders wrote. I agree; she should too. Symons has a history of making contradictory comments. This is the most recent example. It's the Cow Pie's latest attempt at convincing you of something that's not true.…

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Weekend Update - Interview with Kate Fox 7/26 42:58

15d ago42:58

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An EXCLUSIVE interview with Former Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Kate Fox. We talked about the judicial nominating process and whether or not there's any politics involved; threats to judges and I get her thoughts on judicial review and restraint.By David Iverson

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The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more 44:01

15d ago44:01

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How literature helps us to understand morality, totalitarian politics, and the life of Jesus Christ. Join the team at the IAI for four articles about great, classic literature, covering world-renowned authors such as George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Clarice Lispector, to name but a few. These articles were written by Michael Marder, Emrah Atasoy, …

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Teaser - Justice Kate Fox 7/25 1:06

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On the next Cowboy State Politics Live, former Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Kate Fox joins the program. We're going to talk about the judicial selection process and increased threats to members of the judiciary. We'll also open up the phone lines if you have a question for Justice Fox.…

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 24 1:57:06

17d ago1:57:06

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Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live for July 24. The Dignity Act is just a fancy way of saying amnesty. AI and where we are going with it. Former Rep Mark Baker joins the program.By David Iverson

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Regulation Problems with Dr. Dan Young 7/23 32:31

18d ago32:31

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There have been discussions about regulating naturopathic medicine in Wyoming. There's already been an interim committee meeting about it. I spoke with Naturopathic Doctor Dan Young about it. Predictably, he thinks that's a bad idea.By David Iverson

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How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith 21:13

19d ago21:13

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In this IAI Studio interview, philosopher and science writer Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the evolution of consciousness and the enduring mystery of the mind–body problem. Drawing on his work with octopuses and other animals, he argues that consciousness emerged gradually through increasingly complex forms of sensory-motor interaction, rather than …

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Monday Reload - Papers That Still Do Journalism 7/21 14:35

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There are still newspapers that print the news--that actually do journalism. That's opposed to rags that print nothing but opinion and attempt to tell you what to think. On our weekend I came across a small paper in Basin reporting on the same thing as the Cow Pie but with very different results.By David Iverson

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Weekend Update - It's Our Wedding Anniversary 7/19 1:54:21

22d ago1:54:21

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1 year ago, I talked Christine into marrying me. So, we decided to slip away for the weekend. Here's a replay of yesterday's Open Line Friday. It's an interesting episode with a couple of callers and several different stories. Have a good weekend!By David Iverson

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 17 1:55:23

24d ago1:55:23

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 17By David Iverson

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Chris Adamo Made the News 7/16 51:37

25d ago51:37

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Author of the book Rules for Defeating Radicals, Chris Adamo, made the news and he didn't even know it. I called him to get his reaction to the story about christian TV stars all the sudden supporting not so christian things. We also discussed why there really are socialists and communists campaigning for high office.…

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Utopia and human nature | Paul Bloom 27:15

26d ago27:15

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Human nature and the possibility of utopia The idea of utopia - of a perfect society devoid of suffering and inequality - is planted firmly in the human imagination and psyche. From pre-biblical times to Thomas More and communism and beyond, widely disparate groups have attempted to plan or create a utopia. But is it achievable? And if not, why not…

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Monday Reload - Counter Terrorism with Joseph Kaufman 7/14 38:10

27d ago38:10

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Joseph Kaufman is running for congress in Florida's 23rd District. He is a counter-terrorism expert and he knows the Crown Prince of Iran. We had a great discussion about what is actually happening here at home and in the Middle East.By David Iverson

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The Guy in the Gordon Suit/U.S. Rep Hageman 7/12 25:46

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Someone was wearing a Mark Gordon suit at the Ramaco Ribbon Cutting. What he said was completely different than his usual climate change nonsense. Rep. Harriet Hageman joins the program to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and we try to figure out what the Senate Parliamentarian's role actually is.By David Iverson

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More choice means less freedom | Psychologist Barry Schwartz 18:32

30d ago18:32

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Why more is less We're surrounded by choice - an endless sea of possible paths we might take. However, does the overwhelming range of choices leave us better off or worse? In general, we tend to think that more is better, but Barry Schwartz, author of the ground-breaking book 'The Paradox of Choice', argues that this view is mistaken. More can lead…

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 10 2:03:13

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Shocking Audio from the Management Audit Committee. State Government Department of Audit Employee calls his job "A JOKE!" This is a must listen to episode!By David Iverson

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Mike's Misguided Meanderings 7/9 26:36

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Many of the Republicans in the Wyoming Legislature want you to believe that the Freedom Caucus passed bills that seriously damaged your liberties. Teton County Democrat Mike Yin recently wrote an op-ed in the Cow Pie that claims just that. The only problem is he didn't provide a single example to back up what he was saying. The truth? It's exactly …

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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn 43:28

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Our culture prizes logic and rationality, if not above all else, as two of the most fundamental social traits. But are we missing out by overlooking the irrational? Can logic explain everything, or what is it missing? And is it possible to live (and enjoy) a life led by logic? Logic, in philosophy and beyond, seems to always to be self-evidently ri…

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Monday Reload - The Wyoming Media on July 5 7/7 14:43

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Why did the Wyoming Tribune Eagle publish a clearly anti-American op-ed the day after Independence Day? It's not because they're interested in presenting both sides, that's not their style. It's because that's the prevailing opinion of their editorial board. Regardless, the headline on their opinion section the day after Independence Day: We Should…

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Weekend Update - Where We Were 7/5 30:23

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We were in a very different place a year ago. Many of us didn't know if our country would survive. But things have changed. This July 5th, it's important to remember so maybe we don't repeat the same mistakes. The place we should start is with THE Declaration.By David Iverson

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Bo Wants Nuclear Waste or You're Too Stupid 7/2 20:51

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The Wyoming legislature has said no to nuclear waste storage numerous times. But when Senate President "Bo" Biteman traveled to Florida he said something entirely different. He wants the radioactive waste. Cowboy State Politics has obtained exclusive audio of him making all of those comments.By David Iverson

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Consciousness begins in the body | Antonio Damasio 30:56

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We tend to believe consciousness is purely mental. And since Descartes' "I think therefore I am", we've privileged the mind as the centrepiece of thought and consciousness. But such a view is mistaken argues award-winning neuroscientist Antonio Damasio. Feelings, long dismissed as secondary to thinking, are where consciousness begins, and are deepl…

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Huge Tracts of Land with Taylor Haynes 6/30 38:03

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Dr Taylor Haynes joins me to discuss Wyoming's relationship with the federal government. He had a proposal when he was running for governor to take back Wyoming's land from the federal government. He says that's the correct avenue and not the one Mike Lee was proposing.By David Iverson

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Weekend Update - But They're National Issues 6/28 22:44

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They Wyoming left and the media constantly claims that the Freedom Caucus only focuses on national issues. Two of the newest members of the media crowd, Amy Edmonds and Jake from the Cow Pie had to join in. The problem is, the facts never line up with their rhetoric.By David Iverson

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The Selfish and The Selfless SPECIAL | JD Vance, Pope Francis, and the 10 Commandments 45:09

1M ago45:09

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What can JD Vance's arguments with Pope Francis teach us about selfishness, altruism, and the morality of the modern world? Join the team at the IAI for four articles about egoism, self-sacrifice, and everything in between, analysing a range of subjects, including: Friedrich Nietzsche and his rivalry with former maestro Arthur Schopenhauer; the 10 …

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 26 Rep Tom Kelly 1:59:19

2M ago1:59:19

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 26 Special Guest Rep Tom KellyBy David Iverson

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Confusing Copyright Claims 6/25 17:41

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Reid Rasner has been sending out cease and desist letters to his detractors for infringing on his copyrights. He actually claims that his face is copyrighted. There's one wrinkle though, he's claiming to own the copyright for a logo that is actually owned by someone else. I told you it's confusing.By David Iverson

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Teaser - Confusing Copyright Claims 6/25 1:06

2M ago1:06

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Documents obtained by Cowboy State Politics show that failed U.S. Senate candidate Reid Rasner has been sending cease and desist letters to his detractors. He also claims to own the copyright to a logo already owned by someone else. With Reid, you just can't make this stuff up!By David Iverson

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Being mindful in a mindless world | Ellen Langer 22:46

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The mindful body with Ellen Langer Can mindfulness be contagious? Ellen Langer's research certainly seems to suggest that's the case. As Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the author of 'The Mindful Body', Ellen has racked up decades of experience and numerous awards during her investigations into the impact of mindful living. In thi…

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Morning Reload - Trump, Iran and Dumb Congressmen 6/23 27:29

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We finally took out Iran's nuclear sites. Now, the media and congress are up in arms claiming that Trump's actions are unconstitutional. But are they? The short answer, no. Beyond that, it was the right thing to do anyway.By David Iverson

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Weekend Update - Who Made the Map? 6/21 24:27

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The sale of federal public lands has been blowing up in the media and social media. All the posts refer to a map that supposedly showing where those lands are at. No one is asking who made the map and if it is at all accurate. Spoiler, it's not and it was made by some very shady people--one of whom is a radical Democrat in Wyoming.…

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Bonus: We're Not Selling the Mountain w/ Rep Hageman 6/20 17:53

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Rep Hageman called in to Open Line Friday today to talk about the land sale in the Big Beautiful Bill. In short, the land sale is strictly targeted and isn't going to result in your favorite fishing hole being sold.By David Iverson

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The beautiful in philosophy | Babette Babich, Paul Ernest, Ankhi Mukherjee, Sarah Wilson 42:00

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The good, the bad, and the beautiful What is beauty? Why are we so drawn to it? And should we be - or is it a distraction? The philosophy of aesthetics and beauty has a long and fascinating history. Over the millennia, while we mostly agree on the essential nature of this ephemeral thing, "beauty", we disagree on the reasons why it is important, on…

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 19 1:58:33

2M ago1:58:33

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Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live June 19. The Democrats must denounce all of the No Kings Protests. Trump has the largest spike in wages since 1969. Who is the Shah of Iran?By David Iverson

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Politics, Furry Critters and Being a Democrat in WY 6/18 48:31

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Boom! 350,000 Downloads! Democrat Rep Trey Sherwood from Laramie joins me to talk about so-called affordable housing, guns and a whole bunch of other stuff we disagree about. It's a great conversation.By David Iverson

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Teaser - Interview with Rep Trey Sherwood 6/18 1:06

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Tomorrow, Democrat Rep Trey Sherwood from Laramie joins me to talk about guns in schools, affordable housing and we have a difference of opinion about the Constitution.By David Iverson

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A world without values | Janne Teller, Dale Turner, Robin van den Akker, Isabel Hilton 44:37

2M ago44:37

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Once values such as justice and equality were agreed upon by all. Now they are identified by some as vehicles to entrench or overturn power. On the left, 'justice' as a means to sustain and impose privilege, 'truth' as an attempt to claim enduring authority. On the right, 'diversity' and 'equality' as means to undermine the status quo in favour of …

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Monday Reload - WY's Carbon Capture Deception 6/16 23:07

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Trump has cancelled $49M project for carbon capture. It was part of a giant green racket that goes back to 2020 in the Wyoming Legislature. They actually called it a scheme. Like all green energy and climate plans, it has nothing to do with the environment.By David Iverson

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Weekend Update - Betsy Ross and the Communists 6/14 18:41

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Did Betsy Ross really design and sew the first American Flag? Or was it someone else? The communists--actual communists--are throwing nation-wide protests this weekend. They want you to believe they're all grassroots. But it's no more organic than the signs that are professionally printed.By David Iverson

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 12 1:56:40

2M ago1:56:40

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Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 12. Interview with U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman. Repeal of the FACE Act. Why is the left is reaching out to sports casters? Because they have nothing left!By David Iverson

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Harriet and the Big Beautiful Bill 6/11 24:21

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There are two big issues right now--the Big Beautiful Bill and the riots in LA. To get a perspective on both of them, U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman sat down with me for a few minutes to talk about them both.By David Iverson

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