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On this episode of Ford News. Johnathan and Brian deeply dive into some of the nominees that may lead some of the most important governmental agencies in the Trump administration. Between Hegseth, Gaetz, Kennedy, and Gabbard there are some real "winners." 

In segment two, the guys bring up the multiple sexual assault allegations against three of the Trump nominees. Does it surprise anyone that Donald Trump would nominate folks with checkered past? 

The "Ford Fact Check" focuses on RFK Jr's long history of declaring that vaccines are harmful. 

LINKS


Trump's picks

Tracking Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and administration | CNN Politics


Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegation—Everything we know - Newsweek

Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault, lawyer says - ABC News


Joel Greenberg 

Joel Greenberg Sentenced to 11 Years after cooperating with Federal Probe into Matt Gaetz | CNN Politics


Matt Gaetz 

Woman Witnessed Matt Gaetz Having Sex With a Minor, Lawyer Says - Newsweek


Matt Gaetz ethics 

Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says - ABC News


RFK Marriage and cheating 

Mary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tragic marriage detailed - Los Angeles Times


RFK Jr.  Sexual Misconduct 

Woman who accused RFK Jr of sexual assault says he apologized by text | Reuters


RFK Jr.  Samoa Story

Video: Doctor warns about RFK Jr., citing measles deaths in Samoa | CNN Politics


RFK Jr.  Fact Check

Vaccine Safety: Examine the Evidence - HealthyChildren.org

Debunking the Myth: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism By Tammy Shen | Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian react to Vice President Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Johnathan lays out the hows and whys of Kamala's election loss. While some odd things did happen, like voters checking the boxes for all Dems, except for Harris on their ballot, the guys don't want to hear from conspiracy theorists and advise Dems not to fall down the "Stop the Steal" rabbit hole. 

In Segment Two, Johnathan addresses the multiple legal cases in which President-Elect Donald Trump is involved. What will happen to those cases? We're pretty sure the federal cases brought by Jack Smith will go away, but the state cases may be a different story. 

The "Ford Fact Check" is back in Segment Three. This week Johnathan is fact-checking the multiple things that MAGA folks may have buyer's remorse about, including Tariffs and the possible repeal of the ACA (Obamacare). 

LINKS

Special Counsel Jack Smith

Judge Grants Jack Smith’s Request for Pause in Jan. 6 Case After Trump’s Election - The New York Times

Judge hits pause on Trump's election interference criminal case


Tish James is threatened by Trump attorney 

Trump Lawyer Threatens to Put Letitia James' 'Fata--" In Jail - Newsweek

Trump AG Prospect Warns Letitia James: 'We Will Put Your Fat Ass In Prison' | HuffPost Latest News


What happens with the Georgia election case?

What happens to Trump's Georgia election interference case after his election win?


What are Tariffs?

What Is a Tariff and Why Are They Important?

Economics 101: What Is a Tariff? Learn How Tariffs Work in Economics With Examples - 2024 - MasterClass


ACA is Obamacare 

The Affordable Care Act in Depth | RAND

On this episode of "Ford News," our pre-election special, Johnathan and Brian start the poll by discussing the Selzer poll in Iowa. What does it mean for the rest of the country? Harris has a three-point lead in the Selzer Poll, and it's surprising, but not shocking, as Iowa has swung back and forth through the years from red to blue. 

In segment number two, the guys call out the member of the FCC who wanted to contest that NBC was violating the Equal Time rule after Kamala Harris appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. He was appointed by Donald Trump of course. MAGA will MAGA. 

In the last segment, it's time to put it all on the table. What are we thinking and feeling less than 24 hours before election day? It's all here. 

LINKS  

Interactive map 

presidential interactive map - Search

Trump ramps up threats 

Trump talks shooting at press, ramps up election fraud claims at Pa. rally
Trump says "I don't mind media getting shot."

Trump Says 'I Don't Mind' if the Media Gets Shot

Trump set to deny election 

How Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to dispute the election results – again | CNN Politics

Ann Selzer polling 

Revered Pollster Ann Selzer Finds Trump Losing Iowa To Harris—Why It’s A Big Deal

Who is Ann Selzer?

Who Is Ann Selzer? Pollster's Record as Iowa Poll Shows Kamala Harris Ahead - Newsweek

Trump given equal time under law FCC

NBC files 'equal time' notice to FCC after Harris appears on 'SNL'

On this episode of "Ford News," Johnathan and Brian discuss Kamala Harris' policies and platform as we are within single digits of the election. The guys pick their favorite policy from Kamala's platform and also talk about the way that the Harris/Walz campaign will help our senior population. 

In segment two, we discuss the hateful rhetoric that is coming out of Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. One rule they should know is to never piss off Bad Bunny. 

Finally, in our last segment, we bring you the "Ford Fact Check." This week's "Ford Fact Check" brings you the latest look at the polls and why you should not be filled with dread if you are on team Harris/Walz. 

LINKS 

Harris Policies. 

https://kamalaharris.com/issues/

Trump's rally 

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/27/trumps-madison-square-garden-racist-00185770

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/27/politics/trump-rally-madison-square-garden-vulgar-attacks/index.html

Harris Rally 

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/25/politics/video/beyonce-kamala-harris-houston-rally-digvid

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kamala-harris-rallies-beyonce-willie-nelson-texas-rcna177407

Trump threats 

https://www.npr.org/2024/10/21/nx-s1-5155005/trump-threatens-to-use-the-military-and-doj-to-go-after-those-who-are-disloyal

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-suggests-hell-use-the-military-on-the-enemy-from-within-the-u-s-if-hes-reelected

"Morning Joe" breaks down new polling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiMMpcYwFms

In this Ford News episode, we dive into all of the numbers. What do the polls say? What do early voting numbers tell us?  We dive into all of the data for the swing states of Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, and Arizona. Johnathan is a numbers guru and he has crunched them all and is ready to make some predictions about this election. 

LINKS

Everyone can interact with this link during the Podcast by clicking on the Link Below! 

270toWin - 2024 Presidential Election Interactive Map



Georgia Election Record Early Voting 

Georgia Voters Smash Records on First Day of Early Voting | Georgia Secretary of State



Michigan Early voting

Early in-person voting kicks off in Michigan: what you need to know



Wisconsin 

Half a million Wisconsin residents have requested absentee ballots. Here's how the process works


Florida DNC says it's going blue

'Don't count Florida out': Democrats say late investment allows them to make the case against GOP leadership


Pennsylvania Early Voting  Data 

https://election.lab.ufl.edu/early-vote/2024-early-voting/2024-general-election-early-vote-pennsylvania/

In this Ford News episode, Johnathan and Brian start the show by discussing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. We give credit to the Biden Administration for their response, and we also give credit where credit is due. Ron DeSantis has handled this situation rather well. 

And no the government is not controlling the weather. 

In segment two, we dive into the dozens of former Trump administration officials who have abandoned their former boss. This should be a sign. 

The "Ford Fact Check" brings us to Kamala Harris' economic plan which has been praised by economists the world over. 

Links

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 23 dead (cbsnews.com)

Hurricane Milton slams Florida; 12 dead, millions lose power - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)


Biden and DeSantis 

DeSantis and Biden speak on storm recovery after reports GOP governor hadn’t returned calls from president, vice president | CNN Politics

Biden meets with DeSantis while surveying Hurricane Ian damage in Florida (nbcnews.com)


Trump loyalty falling, Republicans for Harris

Of 44 Members of Trump's Cabinet, Just 4 Endorsed Him for 2024: NBC - Business Insider

Full List of Republicans Endorsing Kamala Harris as Trump Dealt Four Blows - Newsweek

Milley says the military doesn’t swear oath to a ‘wannabe dictator’ in apparent swipe at Trump | CNN Politics

Trump’s former Joint Chiefs chair: Trump is ‘fascist to the core’ (msnbc.com)

Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics


Ford Fact Check

16 Nobel Prize-winning economists say Trump policies will fuel inflation | Reuters

Over 400 economists and ex-officials endorse Kamala Harris | CNN Business

In this Ford News episode, Johnathan and Brian do a deep dive into what is true and what isn't about the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. From the lies being told by Trump and MAGA, to what FEMA and other organizations are doing to help the people of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. 

All of this as another hurricane (Milton) heads towards the west coast of Florida. 

Governor Bill Lee

Gov. Lee Provides Update on Multi-Agency Response to Hurricane Helene (tn.gov)

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton live updates: Storm targets battered Florida (usatoday.com)

Understanding Hurricane Category 3 - What It Means and How It Impacts Us | HowStuffWorks

Hurricane Center warns new Tropical Storm Milton could target Florida as major hurricane (msn.com)

FEMA SSP Shelter Service Program 

Fact Check: Did Biden-Harris Migrant Spending Drain FEMA Hurricane Budget? - Newsweek

Trump's False Claims

Trump’s False Claims About FEMA’s Response to Hurricane Helene - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

National Guard Response

Over 6,700 Guard troops deployed to assist with Helene response (federalnewsnetwork.com)

FEMA Response 

Hurricane Helene | USAGov

FEMA funding and assistance 

Individual Assistance | FEMA.gov

Ukraine 

$113 billion: Where the US investment in Ukraine aid has gone | CNN Politics

U.S. Aid to Ukraine, Explained - FactCheck.org

Republicans vote to shut down government, FEMA relief 

Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Relief Before Helene Battered Their Home States (msn.com)

Federal government shutdown news, House votes with funding expiring November 17 | CNN Politics

 Republicans against Hurricane funds

Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Before Helene Hit - Newsweek

On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the discussion with Special Counsel Jack Smith filing a sealed brief in the D.C. District Court laying out the facts for the superseding indictment in the Trump election interference case. Why did he have to do this and what may be in this sealed document? 

In segment two, Johnathan puts his math hat on to talk about the different electoral paths to victory for Kamala Harris and the shrinking map for Donald Trump. 

The "Ford Fact Check" brings us to Pittsburgh and one of Brian's favorite establishments, Primanti Brothers, where the GOP is outraged over a bit of confusion that happened when VP candidate JD Vance went to visit the Steel City staple. 

We also want to send our thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. The aftermath of this historic storm has destroyed lives in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. 

LINKS
Special Counsel Jack Smith 

Special counsel files evidence under seal against Trump in election subversion case | CNN Politics

Judge grants special counsel Jack Smith’s motion to file an ‘oversized’ brief on presidential immunity in Trump 2020 election interference case (msn.com)

‘Has not redacted quotations or summaries’: Jack Smith defeats shroud of secrecy in Trump Jan. 6 case with help from judge, previews key details of immunity brief (msn.com)

Judge Chutkan 

Judge gives Trump deadline to object to unsealing Jan. 6 evidence (nydailynews.com)



Presidential Interactive Map

270toWin - 2024 Presidential Election Interactive Map

Polling and Gambling 

National : President: general election: 2024 Polls | FiveThirtyEight

2024 Presidential Election Predictions & Odds | Who will be the next president? (predictit.org)


Ford Fact Check

Primanti Brothers denies claim Sen. JD Vance was "banned" from entering, Vance encourages support of small business (msn.com)

In this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian start by discussing the Mark Robinson scandal. The Lt. Governor of North Carolina, known for his extreme views, and way-out-of-the-mainstream musings, is alleged to have been into all sorts of kinky things and expressed them on a website called 'Nude Africa.' Normally, we here at Ford News would have no issue with Mr. Robinson's supposed love of things like Transgender Porn, but when he has been spewing hatred out of his mouth for years, the hypocrisy is overwhelming. Also, there's a possibility he slept with his wife's sister! By the way, he also referred to himself as a "Black Nazi," so that's fun! 

In segment two, we take a trip out to Johnathan's neck of the woods in Omaha, NE to discuss the unique way that the state of Nebraska awards its electors. We discuss a scenario where the one elector representing the Omaha area, which is blue, could turn the election one way or another. The GOP is trying to rework the way Nebraska does this. No surprise here. 

Finally, in the Ford Fact Check, Johnathan discusses the new vote-counting rules down in Georgia. What does it mean to hand-count votes? 

Oh, and Johnathan makes some BOLD election predictions! 


 LINKS

Mark Robinson 

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/22/mark-robinson-campaign-staff-resign-00180418

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/22/lindsey-graham-mark-robinson-north-carolina-governor-race

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/19/politics/kfile-mark-robinson-black-nazi-pro-slavery-porn-forum/index.html

Omaha Electoral Importance

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/09/20/trump-nebraska-legislature-electoral-vote/75312622007/

https://www.axios.com/2024/09/22/lindsey-graham-nebraska-electoral-college-reform

Ford Fact Check - Georgia 

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/20/politics/georgia-republican-election-rules-hand-count/index.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/georgias-state-election-board-approves-rule-requiring-hand-count-of-paper-ballots

On this episode of Ford News, Brian and Johnathan start the show by catching the audience up on the Breaking News surrounding a possible assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a golf course in Palm Beach. Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? How did he manage to get so close to the former president with a long gun? There are still so many questions. 

In segment two, the guys agree that Kamala Harris demolished  Donald Trump in last week's debate. Harris was able to bait Trump into becoming unhinged. No, she wasn't wearing a listening device and no she wasn't given the questions beforehand. 

This week's "Ford Fact Check" concentrates on the stupid, idiotic, story line that Haitian Immigrants are eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio. MAGA gets more crazy as the days move on. 

LINKS

Ryan Wesley Routh

MAN WITH GUN BARRICADES SELF INSIDE BUSINESS (greensboro.com)

Ryan Wesley Routh from Greensboro, North Carolina | VoterRecords.com

(10)  vicesam.bsky.social on X: "Ryan Routh, a former construction worker from Greensboro, N.C., is seeking recruits from among Afghan soldiers who fled the Taliban. Mr. Routh, who spent several months in Ukraine last year, said he planned to move them, in some cases illegally, from Pakistan and Iran to Ukraine." / X

US mercenary plans to recruit Pakistani-based Afghan refugees as fighters for Ukraine - THE NEW INDIAN

Vote Ryan Routh - Index page

In Kaaawa, drenching rains leave behind flooded yards and a muddy mess (hawaiinewsnow.com)

Debate 

Harris won the debate — and it wasn't close - POLITICO

Is an ABC Whistleblower About to Blow Up the Debate (dailydot.com)

Springfield Ohio 

Springfield, Ohio, Disrupted by Trump’s False Claims About Migrants - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

PolitiFact | Trump repeats baseless claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets