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Radio Free America: We need another Anthony Bourdain
After 2024, Democrats went looking for their Joe Rogan, a podcaster who could reach young men. It found Hasan Piker. The better model premiered on the Travel Channel in 2005.
Iowa governor candidate Zach Lahn backs term limits — except for the office he wants
Lahn says he favors term limits “for most things.” But he made an explicit exception for the office he is seeking, telling a podcast he wants to serve as governor “for the next two decades.”
Pennsylvania Democrats declare victory after tight special election in Trump+18 state House district
Democrat Brandon Dukes has declared victory after a special election in Butler County’s 12th state House district.
Telecom industry gave Mike Rogers nearly $100K while he pushed to deepen government data sharing
Rogers’ legislative record and post-congressional work reveal deep ties to the telecommunications industry.
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Pete Ricketts PAC funded Ken Paxton after plea deal sent convicted child abuser to Nebraska
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Rep. Bill Huizenga has a 15-year record of voting to cut Social Security and Medicare
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Rep. Hinson backed Iran War and took big oil cash as Iowa gas prices surged
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Two Wisconsin candidates face scrutiny over extramarital dating site accounts
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