Former president Donald Trump had a meeting with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Sunday. Despite a bitter campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, the two met privately in Miami reportedly to talk about money. Mark speaks with one of the world's leading experts on logistics: shipping and trucking--getting things from here to there. He made major news here 2 months ago when he warned of Chinese manufacturing technology and data collection in 75% of American drones. Now Jonathan Rosentha...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Has the Supreme Court decided to stall for Donald Trump? The high court’s ruling is likely to require lower courts to set apart Trump’s official acts from his private acts before any proceedings continue in the federal election obstruction case. That means, it will not get done by Election Day. We talk with journalist and political analyst Michael Shure about this and the latest goings on in the hush money Trump trial. Bring on Friday Fabulous Florida! This time, the amazing Hal Rudnick will be ...
Apr 26, 2024•2 hr 1 min
An Arizona grand jury indictment is being leveled against former President Donald Trump’s henchmen. The case centers on attempts at election subversion and using fake Arizona electors. Among those under indictment: Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn. Former federal prosecutor David Katz will stop by to discuss that, the Trump trial and some of the cases before the Supreme Court. Actor, comedian and author Brian Copeland will stop by to talk about his new book “Outraged.” It’s Brian’s...
Apr 25, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Tennessee teachers are step closer to carrying guns in the classroom. Yesterday, Tennessee House Republicans passed legislation to allow some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns. Democrats, students, and gun-reform advocates rallied against the bill. Protesters in the galleries chanted "Blood on your hands" as the legislation passed. Many had to be removed from the gallery as the proceedings came to a standstill. We’ll talk to John Rothmann, our presidential historian and politic...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 58 min
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake yesterday and they did so without comment. It was a complete brush off her lawsuit challenging the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona. Lake had questioned whether the machines gave a fair and accurate vote count. She and her team provided no evidence that the machines had ever been hacked or that she had ever been harmed by any miscount - only that it could happen in the future. Two lower courts dismissed...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 58 min
On the first day of former President Donald Trump's trial, the proceedings started with a focus on key witnesses, including David Pecker. Pecker is a longtime ally of Trump and the CEO of American Media Inc. and has been known to kill damaging stories about Trump in a "catch and kill" scheme. We'll review the way it was done. Pecker's testimony is anticipated to shed light on Trump's connections to hush-money payments and potential campaign finance violations, adding another layer to the complex...
Apr 22, 2024•2 hr 2 min
Days after Iran sent a barrage of missiles and drones toward Israel, that were largely knocked down, Israel responded. Iranian officials say their air defenses intercepted three drones and there were no reports of missiles. The back and forth, at a time when Israel is already at war with Hamas, is stoking fears of a regional escalation. Job number one for the Democrats heading into this presidential election: knock out the third-party candidates. Specifically, Democrats are said to be mounting a...
Apr 19, 2024•2 hr 7 min
A courtroom surprise for Donald Trump! He thought he and his legal team would get to strike out as many jurors as they wanted in his criminal hush money trial. When he found out he could only remove 10 people from jury consideration, he went off! In his rant, Trump said he deserves unlimited strikes because he's been given the second worst venue in the country. Today, jury selection continues with another 96 people headed to the courthouse for jury duty. Former Federal Prosecutor David Katz will...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 58 min
A case before the US Supreme Court involves the legality of obstruction charges for January 6th insurrectionists. Even though the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas supported Trump’s effort to subvert the 2020 election, Thomas will not recuse himself. During his questioning yesterday, he appeared to minimize the insurrection saying “there have been many violent protests that have interfered with proceedings.” He then asked if this obstruction charge had been applied to other protests as if anything...
Apr 17, 2024•2 hr
It’s another day in court for Donald Trump. Jury selection continues in his criminal hush money trial. So far, 9 potential jurors made it past initial questioning. The trial is expected to last at least six weeks and Trump must attend every day court is in session. It likely means more campaigning from the court house steps and more pushing the line on what the judge will tolerate. A Law & Disorder includes details about a pair of vandals accused of defacing Lake Mead rock formations. Plus, ...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Trump’s drum beat for war with Iran is a chilling reminder of a Trump foreign policy that was chaotic and filled with escalating tensions. This as President Biden urges restraint in an effort to prevent a wider escalation of the conflict. Will President Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? Republicans will make the call. The GOP argument for keeping Trump on the ballot in states trying to use the insurrection clause was that voters should decide. They may not give voters the same respect ...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Donald Trump is finding out that the problem with filling the judicial benches with conservative judges is that they often rule conservatively. At a time when Trump is trying to distance himself from rulings on abortion, conservative judges keep throwing political land mines in his path. When Trump welcomes House Speaker Mike Johnson for a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago today, it will be an embarrassing display. The two are expected to continue to push election lies and call for a law prev...
Apr 12, 2024•2 hr 13 min
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 57 min
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Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Republicans know the abortion issue will likely bring out female voters in the upcoming election. Perhaps that’s why Trump is convinced he can negotiate an abortion policy that makes everyone happy. He still says it’s up to the states to decide what they’d like to do. When Senator Lindsey Graham disagreed with Trump, Trump‘s gloves came off. Now, it’s getting ugly. Pulitzer prize winning author and journalist, David Cay Johnston, will join us to talk about this and the latest going on in the var...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 58 min
From comparing his legal issues to those of the late Nelson Mandela to expressing that it’d be a “GREAT HONOR” to go to jail for violating a gag order against him, Trump appears to have left any good sense wherever he keeps his eclipse glasses. Courtney brings an out of this world story to True Crime Corner. You may remember this one involving astronauts and diapers. Brian Unger, one of the first correspondents on “The Daily Show” will stop by. His experience ranges rom All Things Considered &am...
Apr 08, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Arizona’s open US senate seat is key for determining the balance of power in the Senate in 2025. That’s why both sides are trying to amass small fortunes for campaign coffers. Republican candidate Kari Lake had a helping hand from Donald Trump. He opened Mar-a-Lago for a pricey party. Roger Stone MC’d the event and Roseanne Barr provided the comedy. The event brought in one million dollars for Lake. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will weigh in on the Arizona US Senate race and on...
Apr 05, 2024•2 hr 16 min
All eyes are on US District Judge Aileen Cannon as she oversees Trump’s documents/espionage case. The Trump appointee is delaying rulings on issues that legal experts say are routine and the longer she takes with her decisions, the more likely this trial will be pushed past the election. That has a lot of people wondering whether she’s doing this on purpose. Former federal prosecutor David Katz will join us to dig into that case and others. Mark Harris will stop by to talk about his book of shor...
Apr 04, 2024•2 hr 3 min
According to a poll from The Wall Street Journal released today, former President Donald Trump is currently holding a slight lead over President Joe Biden in six swing states. These states, crucial battlegrounds in the 2020 presidential election, saw Biden emerge victorious except for North Carolina, which went to Trump. The new poll findings suggest a shift in public sentiment, indicating a potential challenge for the Biden administration as it navigates through its term. With political dynamic...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 9 min
The Trump property fire sale is on hold for now. He has paid his $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, but not with his own cash. Now, he can appeal without NY Attorney General Letitia James taking action against his properties. Trump’s bond is underwritten by California based Knight Specialty Insurance. It’s unknown what collateral Trump used to get the bond. Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist David Cay Johnston will be in to discuss that plus the expanded gag order Trum...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 59 min
The Trump Easter message did not include anything about peace or sacrifice, but it did start and end with Happy Easter in all caps. In between, a tirade of ugliness meant to smear those involved in legal cases against him. Perhaps, he likes his eggs deviled? Bible anyone? It’s True Crime Corner with Courtney. We will dive into another unbelievable case. Loving our animal friends, Karen Dawn takes a look at different aspects of horse racing.
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr 7 min
It’s almost like Donald Trump wants to go to jail. PR stunt perhaps? Despite warnings from the judge in Trump’s criminal hush money trial in NY, he went on social media for the second time in two days to attack the judge’s daughter calling her a “rabid Trump hater.” Journalist and political analyst Michael Shure will talk about that and more. Friday Fabulous Florida shines the spotlight on the fine people, gators and fun happening in that great state. Michael Snyder will be in to talk movies, tv...
Mar 29, 2024•2 hr 15 min
Former Trump lawyer John Eastman is barreling toward disbarment. Yesterday, a judge called for the cancellation of the law license of one of Trump’s top allies in his attempts to subvert the 2020 election. The judge said Eastman violated ethics rules — and possibly criminal law. We’ll discuss. Severyn Ashkenazy will be on the show today. He’s credited with creating the city of West Hollywood. He also has a book out called Swords of the Vatican. Remember MAD Magazine? It became a big part our cul...
Mar 28, 2024•2 hr 9 min
If you missed your shot at the golden Trump sneakers, maybe you can score Trump bible! He is promoting $60 “God Bless America” Bibles alongside country music star Lee Greenwood. Praise the Lord and pass the ammo. Ronna McDaniel just signed a 2 year contract with NBC but they’ve had a change of heart. It seems her new coworkers don’t find her trustworthy. Will they pay out the contract ir will a legal battle ensue? We welcome former federal prosecutor David Katz to the show. We’ll see what he thi...
Mar 27, 2024•2 hr 2 min
Trump's Truth Social stock has soared, catapulting him to newfound wealth. The platform, touted as a conservative alternative to mainstream social media, witnessed a surge in investor interest, driving its stock value skyward. With its launch garnering significant attention and backing from Trump loyalists, the platform's success translated into substantial gains for the former president. As Truth Social gained traction among users seeking alternative narratives, its stock price mirrored the ent...
Mar 26, 2024•2 hr
Former President Donald Trump successfully appealed to a higher court to reduce his bond requirement, securing a favorable ruling in his legal battle. The appeal court's decision effectively lowered the financial guarantee Trump needed to post, a significant development in the ongoing legal challenges he faces. This outcome marks a strategic win for Trump's legal team, potentially alleviating some financial strain and bolstering his defense in the broader legal proceedings. NBC’s Chuck Todd let ...
Mar 25, 2024•2 hr 9 min
Even though Trump's social media company Truth Social completed a merger today with a wealthy shell company, it won't make a difference where his bond in the New York Civil fraud case is concerned. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corporation approved the merger with Trump Media & Technology Group, and just in the nick of time. The company is nearly out of cash and the merger means more than $300 million will pour into Trump Media. Trump can't tap into it through. He is prohibited f...
Mar 22, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Amidst financial turmoil, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating bankruptcy for his company, Trump Organization, while exploring potential investments from Saudi Arabian sources. This move marks a significant shift in strategy for Trump, who has long boasted of his financial success. Facing mounting debt and legal challenges, including investigations into his business practices, Trump's consideration of bankruptcy reflects the severity of his financial woes. Seeking fundi...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Yes to Stormy and yes to Michael Cohen! Trump’s lawyers in the Hush Money case argued testimony from both would be immaterial. The judge disagreed. The famous Access Hollywood tape can be discussed at trial but not shown. After a weekend full of offensive comments from Donald Trump, the GOP is trotting out their apologists. At this point, they’re used to downplaying the outrageous. John Rothmann, political analyst and presidential historian will swing by to share his thoughts. Belinda Waymouth w...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro is denied more time before he has to report to the slammer. He was trying to delay the start of his 4-month long prison sentence for ignoring a subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection. Navarro is appealing convictions on two counts of contempt of Congress citing executive privilege. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts flatly rejected Navarro’s claim. One of the lawyers trying to overturn the 2020 election is now under arrest. St...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 57 min
