About this episode
Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, discusses his state's efforts to combat ideological investments, leading to Wells Fargo's exit from the Net Zero Banking Alliance. He highlights Kansas' laws restricting ESG targets in state funds and the push for a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices, aiming for judicial accountability. Kobach also details Kansas' collaboration with ICE to deputize state law enforcement for immigration enforcement, prioritizing removal of criminal aliens. Lastly, he mentioned a lawsuit challenging the definition of "persons" in the 14th Amendment's apportionment clause, aiming to exclude illegal aliens from census counts. Additionally, Bobby Charles announces his candidacy for Maine governor in 2026, highlighting the state's issues with drug overdoses, education ranking at 49th, and high taxes. He lays out his agenda, to eliminate the income tax, aiming to attract residents and businesses. Charles criticizes the current governor and legislature for doubling the budget and affecting seniors' housing. He emphasizes his experience in combating organized crime and his stance on transgender issues, asserting that 98% of Mainers oppose boys in girls' sports. Finally, Seamus Bruner, director of research at the Government Accountability Institute and investigative journalist, unpacks recent revelations regarding Joe Biden's dealings related to Russia and Ukraine. He discusses the implications of newly declassified documents, the ongoing narrative surrounding the Obama administration, and the transparency issues that continue to affect national security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .