Best C S Report Podcasts (2025)

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Transfer C Baye Fall (Kansas State) to Rutgers Hoops! Plus S Chris Joines (Mercer) to Rutgers Football! 35:44

4d ago35:44

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the big man commitment of Baye Fall to Rutgers hoops (1:30) before discussing the latest commitment to Rutgers football in safety Chris Joines (16:30).By The Knight Report

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Nat'l Security Adviser Waltz to be nominated as U.S. Amb to UN; Sec of State Rubio to take second job as interim NSA 53:47

9h ago53:47

53:47

President Donald announces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will leave that position and be nominated as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take on the second job of National Security Adviser; General Motors estimates tariffs will cause a $5 billion loss in profits; President Trump speaks at a National…

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U.S. economy shrinks in first quarter; President Trump blames former President Biden; Sen. Schumer (D-NY) blames tariffs 54:44

1d ago54:44

54:44

Commerce Depart says the United States economy as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank in the first quarter of the year by 0.3%, first time in three years. There was a surge in imports as companies tried to stock up before the President Donald Trump's high tariffs take effect. We get reaction from President Trump at a Cabinet meeting…

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Climate Correction™ LIVE: Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute 28:12

2d ago28:12

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Join us for a live session from Climate Correction™ 2025: Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute. This engaging panel discussion, moderated by Shannon Maganiezin, features esteemed climate advocates Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Nicole Gazo, and Ellen Siegel. It will delve into effective strategies for transforming public perception and fostering c…

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President Trump holds Michigan rally marking his first 100 days in office 54:05

2d ago54:05

54:05

President Donald Trump marks his First 100 days in office with a trip to Michigan; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Sec Scott Bessent talk to reporters about the economy and trade; White House is very critical of Amazon after reports the company may list the cost of tariffs next to products sold online. Amazon says it was n…

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Harun Zrno (Bosnia) Commits to Rutgers Hoops! 27:40

3d ago27:40

27:40

Richie and Alec break down Rutgers Basketball's newest addition in 2025 Bosnian guard Harun Zrno (0:00). The guys then go on to talk about what he brings to the team and what his role will be (1:24) along with talk about how he ended up with the Scarlet Knights (10:55). They wrap it up by talking about the Big Ten Hoops schedule release (13:14) and…

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White House touts border security as first of week-long First 100 Days successes 50:04

3d ago50:04

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White House focuses on border security at start of week marking President Trump's first 100 days in office; Congress is back in session after a two-week recess, with committees writing their portions of the budget reconciliation bill; House votes on a bill requiring websites remove 'revenge porn'; DC Mayor Bowser announces deal to build a new stadi…

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Rutgers Spring Game Recap, NFL Draftee Updates and Brandon "Blurr" Murray Commits! 40:12

5d ago40:12

40:12

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the Rutgers football spring game and which players stood out the most (1:30). They then cover everything Greg Schiano had to say in his post-game presser (13:00), where Rutgers players got drafted in the NFL draft (18:00) and Brandon "Blurr" Murray's commitment to Rutgers (25:30).…

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Transfer OT Moshood Giwa (LIU) and DT Oliver Billotte (Kent St) Commit to Rutgers! Plus Portal Recruit Scoop and Mo Toure to the Portal 35:34

6d ago35:34

35:34

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the two latest additions to Rutgers football in former LIU OT Moshood Giwa (1:30) and Kent State DT Oliver Billotte (9:30). They then break down what else Rutgers is up to in the portal, discussing LBs Kamal Bonner, Shay Taylor and Michael Short as well as other positions they are targeting in the spring window (16:…

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Weekend Edition: President Trump's Presidential Campaign, U.S. Fertility Rates, Reducing Political Polarization 35:46

6d ago35:46

35:46

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, author and filmmaker Chris Whipple discusses his book "Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History." Then, University of Pennsylvania Economics professor Jesús Fernández-Villaverde -- discusses declining fertility …

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Milwaukee judge arrested, charged with helping undocumented immigrant evade arrest by federal immigration authorities 46:22

6d ago46:22

46:22

The FBI arrests a judge in Milwaukee, accusing her of helping an Undocumented immigrant evade immigration authorities. She faces two felony counts. We will hear from Attorney General Pam Bondi and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump fly to Italy for the funeral of Pope Francis. Reports that China ha…

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President Trump says he is 'putting a lot of pressure' on Russia after massive air strike on Kyiv 54:26

7d ago54:26

54:26

President Trump criticizes Russian President Putin for launching a deadly air attack on Ukraine, writing on Truth Social, "Vladimir, STOP!” and “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv", but the President while meeting the visiting Norwegian Prime Minister at the White House, expresses confidence that a long-sought peace agreement can be re…

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Treasury Secretary says there is an opportunity for a 'big deal' between the U.S. and China to 'rebalance' on trade 56:43

8d ago56:43

56:43

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says there is an opportunity for a "big deal" between the U.S. and China to "rebalance" on trade and make China less dependent on manufacturing exports; Treasury Secretary also calling for the International Monetary Fund to focus on its core missions of economic stability and development and less on things like clim…

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Rutgers Spring Game Preview, Football Portal Entries and RU NFL Draft Challenge Breakdown! 48:13

9d ago48:13

48:13

Mike, Richie and Alec break down Ajani Sheppard and Gabe Winowich entering the portal, as well as what happened with Mohamed Toure this past weekend (1:30). They then break down their Rutgers NFL Draft Challenge entries (enter here: https://forms.gle/pBjPBb6pwWnQdkDy7) (12:00). They then get some breaking news on the the pod, with Shawn Tucker leav…

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Supreme Court hears appeal from parents objecting on religious grounds to public school curriculum with LGBTQ themes 52:45

9d ago52:45

52:45

Supreme Court hears a case on whether parents can object on freedom of religion grounds to their children having to be part of a public school curriculum that includes with LGBTQ+ characters; Education Secretary Linda McMahon responds to Harvard University's lawsuit against the Trump Administration, which has withheld billions of dollars in grants;…

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President Trump remembers Pope Francis as a 'good man' who 'loved the world', will attend funeral with First Lady Melania Trump 47:16

10d ago47:16

47:16

President Trump and others on death of Pope Francis; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls the New York Times story claiming he shared sensitive military attack information in a second unsecure chat on the Signal App 'anonymous smears'; four House Democrats travel to El Salvador to call for the release and return to the U.S. deported accused gang me…

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Weekend Edition: Alex Isenstadt, U.S. & China Trade War, Tax Day 27:30

13d ago27:30

27:30

First: a conversation with Axios Senior Political reporter Alex Isenstadt about his new book "Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power." Then we speak with Lingling Wei, chief China correspondent for the Wall Street Journal -- about the brewing trade war between the U.S. and China and the impact of retaliatory tariffs. Plus: with TAX DA…

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Sen. Van Hollen, back in U.S., gives update on meeting deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador prison 50:21

13d ago50:21

50:21

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) returns to the U.S. after meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a El Salvadorian prison, as President Trump again calls Garcia a violent gang member who deserved to be deported; Dr. Mehmet Oz is sworn in as CMS Administrator, pledging to deliver great care to the American people, but warning that involves facing some truths, …

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Rutgers OT Jaelyne Matthews to the Transfer Portal 25:44

14d ago25:44

25:44

Mike and Richie break down the entrance of freshman OT Jaelyne Matthews to the transfer portal (1:30). They then break down what Dave Brock had to say at his presser yesterday (11:00) before discussing transfer portal scoops in hoops and football (16:00). There is also still time to join the TKR Rutgers NFL Draft Challenge, with 1st prize getting t…

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Mass shooting at FSU; Pres. Trump meets Italian PM Meloni at White House on tariffs; Pres. Trump not saying if he will try to remove Fed Chair 55:13

14d ago55:13

55:13

Mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee; President Donald Trump meets Italian PM Georgia Meloni at the White House to discuss trade and tariffs;President Trump is asked about his social media post that Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough", after the Fed Chair said that larger than expected …

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Fed Chair Powell says larger than expected tariffs will lead to higher inflation & slower growth; DOJ sues Maine over transgender athlete policy 51:52

15d ago51:52

51:52

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says President Donald Trump's tariff increases are larger "significantly larger than anticipated" and "same is likely to be true of the economic effects, which will include higher inflation and slower growth"; Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announces the first lawsuit against the Trump Administration over tariffs, chal…

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Three Rutgers Players Enter Portal, Jett Elad Eligibility Update! 29:12

16d ago29:12

29:12

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the three Rutgers football players who entered the portal today and what that could mean for the rest of the portal season (1:30) and give an update on where things stand with Jett Elad's eligibility as Greg Schiano heads to court today in Trenton to help him plead his case (9:00). They then discuss everything new s…

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Harvard Univ. has $2B in grants frozen after not complying with Trump Admin. demands, President says school should lose tax-exempt status 48:56

16d ago48:56

48:56

President Trump suggests Harvard Univ lose its tax-exempt status after the school refuses to comply with Administration's demands, as the Trump Administration freeze frozen over $2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard; On this Tax Day, House and Senate members talk about the future of federal tax cuts and spending cuts, and IRS budget and sta…

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Both the US and El Salvador refuse to return wrongly deported man to the US 33:41

17d ago33:41

33:41

President Trump and El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele met at the White House today….Both made clear that they have no plans to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia--the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador--back to the US…Their words come despite a Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration must “facilitate” Abrego Garcia's return…

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Transfer Guard Tariq Francis Commits to Rutgers! Plus Dylan Grant Announces Return and GS Presser Notes! 43:53

19d ago43:53

43:53

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the 2nd portal commitment of the off-season for Rutgers basketball in Tariq Francis (1:30). They also talk about another visitor who will be on campus soon for Rutgers basketball and Dylan Grant's return (20:30). They then discuss everything Greg Schiano and Athan Kaliakmanis said today after practice (31:00) and an…

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Weekend Edition: Move On Progressive Group, Anti-DEI Efforts, and Federal Elections Executive Order 35:33

20d ago35:33

35:33

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, we speak with Rahna Epting – executive director of the progressive group MOVE ON. We'll talk about what the so-called "resistance" movement looks like in the second Trump presidency. Then, a conversation with Erec Smith – a research fellow at the Cato Institu…

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President Trump has annual physical; China raises tariffs again to match U.S. 49:19

20d ago49:19

49:19

President Donald Trump has its annual physical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center, the first such exam of his second term; China raises tariffs against the United States to match the latest tariff increase against their goods from President Trump, who is still saying he expects this standoff to be resolved through negotiation; Consumer confidence f…

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House passes Budget Resolution, next step to enact President's tax cuts, spending cuts, border, energy & defense agenda 54:19

21d ago54:19

54:19

House Republicans pass Senate version of the Budget Resolution, overcoming initial reluctance from some conservatives who said the Senate bill did not cut federal spending enough; President Trump at a Cabinet meeting on his tariffs policies says, “there’ll be a transition cost and transition problems" but “we think we’re in very good shape.” Elon M…

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President Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days & increases tariffs on China; stock market rebounds 59:11

22d ago59:11

59:11

President Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, raises tariffs on China to 125%; House debates and votes on the Senate version of the Budget Resolution; Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem meets with family of victims of crimes committed by migrants in the U.S. illegally; wife of a Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador meets wit…

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U.S. Trade Rep. defends President's tariffs at Senate Committee; stock markets fall for fourth straight day 56:32

23d ago56:32

56:32

United State Trade Representatives Jamieson Greer defends President Donald Trump's tariffs before the Senate Finance Committee; President Trump joins coal miners at the White House to sign an Executive Order to increase mining, use and export of what he calls 'clean coal'; Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will go ahead this week with a vote on t…

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Transfer Wing Darren Buchanan Jr Commits to Rutgers! Plus RU LAX Program Defining Win! 38:28

24d ago38:28

38:28

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the first commitment of the transfer portal season for Rutgers basketball in former George Washington wing Darren Buchanan Jr (1:30). They then discuss the program defining win for Rutgers lacrosse over #2 Maryland (23:30), the latest in WBB portal recruiting (27:45) and wrestling portal recruiting (33:00).…

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US stock market closes lower after Trump’s latest tariff threats 42:45

24d ago42:45

42:45

Financial markets continued their upheaval today after President Trump has doubled down on his tariffs. The S&P 500 was down 0.8% in late trading, following another volatile day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 563 points, or 1.5%...while the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% lower. This comes as a growing number of Republicans are signing onto b…

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Weekend Edition: Impact of President Trump's Tariffs, Wisconsin Supreme Court & Florida Special Elections, and the JFK Files 34:15

27d ago34:15

34:15

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion with Axios Senior Economics Reporter, Courtenay Brown, on the impact President Trump's tariffs will have on U.S. consumers. Then, Kirk Bado, editor of National Journal's "Hotline" discusses the results of yesterday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race …

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Fed Chair Powell says President Trump's tariffs likely to increase inflation & slow growth; Dow falls another 2,200 points 51:29

27d ago51:29

51:29

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he expects President Donald Trump’s tariffs to raise inflation and lower growth but there is a “highly uncertain outlook” and it is "too soon to say" what the Fed will do with interest rates; Wall Street takes another big hit today; Senate debates the Republican budget blueprint with tax cuts, spending cuts,…

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President Trump says his new tariff plan is 'going very well' as stock markets plummet 56:24

28d ago56:24

56:24

President Trump says his new tariff plan is “going very well” and “markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom," as stock markets fall and foreign leaders pledge retaliatory action; U.S. Ambassador to China nominee David Perdue testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about trade with China in …

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Rutgers Hoops Portal Scoop, Coach Sparber/Eric O'Neill Pressers and WBB Portal Commit! 30:40

29d ago30:40

30:40

Mike, Richie and Alec break down everything Co-DC Zach Sparber and transfer DE Eric O'Neill had to say in their first media availability as Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1:30) before pivoting to a MBB recruiting scoop (14:15) and the latest commitment for WBB in the portal (25:00).By The Knight Report

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President Trump announces 10% universal tariff, higher tariffs for top trading partners whose trade practices have 'looted' & 'pillaged' the U.S. 55:23

29d ago55:23

55:23

President Donald Trump announces tariffs on what he is calling 'Liberation Day'; Senate to vote on overturning president's 'national emergency' on fentanyl used as legal basis for imposing tariffs on Canada; interview with CQ/Roll Call legal affairs reporter Michael Macagnone on Supreme Court case involving South Carolina barring Planned Parenthood…

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair nominee Dan Caine tells Senate Committee he would be apolitical and story he wore a MAGA hat is untrue 51:59

1M ago51:59

51:59

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair nominee Lt. Gen Dan Caine (ret) tells the Senate Armed Services Committee he never wore a red MAGA hat as President Trump claims; Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) pushes his resolution to repeal the president's emergency declaration that has allowed his tariffs on Canadian goods, a day before the president will unveil more tariffs;…

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2026 S Sebastian Cruz Commits to Rutgers! Plus OC/DC Pressers, Lathan to Washington and More! 40:32

1M ago40:32

40:32

Mike and Richie break down the latest commitment in the 2026 class in safety Sebastian Cruz (1:30). They then discuss the recruits who were on campus this past Saturday for spring practice for football (10:00) as well as everything OC Kirk Ciarrocca and DC Robb Smith had to say in their spring press conferences (16:00). They then pivot to hoops tal…

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President preparing sweeping tariffs to take effect Wednesday 37:21

1M ago37:21

37:21

Global markets saw sharp swings today in advance of President Trump's tariff announcements that are expected tomorrow. The S&P 500 finished up just over half a percent after being down over 1 percent this morning and after one of its worst losses of the past couple of years last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also ended up higher after init…

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Talking Climate Across the Aisle with Kathleen Biggins, Founder of C-Change Conversations 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

Talking Climate Across the Aisle with Kathleen Biggins, Founder of C-Change Conversations In this episode, we’re joined by Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations, a nonprofit committed to fostering non-partisan, science-based conversations about climate change. Kathleen shares her journey from journalism and healthcare to…

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Weekend Edition: DOGE's Impact on the IRS, Budget Reconciliation & the Debt Limit, and the American Conservation Coalition 34:12

1M ago34:12

34:12

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, as tax season gets into high gear – a conversation with Nina Olson – who previously served as IRS Taxpayer Advocate. We discuss DOGE's impact on the functioning of the Internal Revenue Service - and the privacy of taxpayer data. Then, Shai Akabas of the Bipar…

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Vice President JD Vance in Greenland: 'we don't think military force will ever be necessary' 55:39

1M ago55:39

55:39

Vice President JD Vance visits a U.S. military base in Greenland, accusing Denmark of "under-investing" in Greenland 'security architecture" against threats from Russia, China and other nations and that is why President Donald Trump has been saying America needs to have Greenland; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will enhance its milita…

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Rutgers Football First Practice Presser (Athan/GS), Plus JWill and Kiyomi to the Portal! 35:09

1M ago35:09

35:09

Mike and Alec break down Jeremiah Williams (2:00) and Kiyomi McMiller (7:00) departing Rutgers basketball programs before discussing everything Steve Pikiell said in his media scrum this week (12:00). They close by discussing everything Greg Schiano and Athan Kaliakmanis had to say following the first spring practice for Rutgers football (21:00).…

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HHS Sec RFK, Jr. calls his dept. a 'sprawling bureaucracy,' announces reorganization and downsizing 55:13

1M ago55:13

55:13

Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announces a reorganization and downsizing of his department, calling the current setup a “sprawling bureaucracy; President Donald Trump & Attorney General Pam Bondi announce the arrest in Virginia of a top leader of the MS-13 gang, who they say is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador; S…

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Atlantic magazine publishes Houthi military strike texts from Trump Admin. group chat; President Trump imposes 25% tariff on import cars & light trucks 52:19

1M ago52:19

52:19

Reaction to Atlantic magazine publishing texts of Trump Admin. group chat on Houthi military strikes; President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks; NPR & PBS CEOs testify before House DOGE Subcommittee; NTSB Chair before House Appropriations Subcommittee on the effects of Elon Musk-led cuts in the government workforce; Sup…

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President Trump defends National Security Adviser, attacks journalist in group chat on military strikes against Houthis 53:23

1M ago53:23

53:23

President Trump stands by National Security Adviser Waltz in fallout over journalist added to group chat on military plans against Houthis, while DNI Gabbard & CIA Dir Ratcliffe tell Senate Intelligence Committee no classified material was revealed; White House announces Russia & Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea; Mike Huckabee, n…

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Lathan Sommerville and Jordan Derkack to the Portal, Where Rutgers Goes From Here... 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

Mike, Richie and Alec break down Jordan Derkack (1:30) and Lathan Sommerville (10:30) departing the Rutgers basketball program. They also discuss some potential portal targets (20:00) and Rutgers wrestling portal entries.By The Knight Report

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Trump Admin. officials mistakenly text plans for military strikes on Houthis to The Atlantic journalist 54:04

1M ago54:04

54:04

The Atlantic Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg says Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior Trump Administration officials mistakenly included him in a discussion on an unsecure app about war plans against the Houthis; U.S. Court of Appeals hears the case involving the alleged Venezuelan gang member deportation fligh…

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Hoops Portal Opens and Rutgers Spring Football Opening Presser! 46:02

1M ago46:02

46:02

Mike, Richie and Alec discuss the opening of the hoops portal and highlight some names Rutgers has shown interest in so far (1:30). They then break down everything Greg Schiano had to say in his spring football opening presser today (19:30).By The Knight Report

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