Episodes

  • Episode 25 - Jack Smith hands Trump a bombshell, Chutkan allows extended brief

    Episode 25 - Jack Smith hands Trump a bombshell, Chutkan allows extended brief
    Sep 30 2024
    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)
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    40 mins
  • Episode 24 - Robinson scandal grows, Trump and GOP panicking over possible election loss

    Episode 24 - Robinson scandal grows, Trump and GOP panicking over possible election loss
    Sep 23 2024
    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
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    39 mins
  • Episode 23 - Harris wins debate, JD and Trump lie to America

    Episode 23 - Harris wins debate, JD and Trump lie to America
    Sep 16 2024
    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
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    48 mins
  • Episode 22 - Chutkan, Merchan and elections have consequences

    Episode 22 - Chutkan, Merchan and elections have consequences
    Sep 9 2024
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start by talking about a few of Donald Trump's trials. What are Judges Chutkin and Merchan up to in their courtrooms? How will the election impact these trials? We break it down.

    In segment two, we dive into Donald Trump already preparing to convince his cult members that the election will be rigged. Also, Trump admitted he lost the 2020 election. It's about time!

    This week's "Ford Fact Check" discusses the facts surrounding the events in Aurora, Colorado where MAGA says Venezuelan gangs have taken over apartment complexes.

    Judge Chutkan

    Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court | CNN Politics

    Judge Sets Schedule for Trump Election Case After Hearing - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

    Judge Merchan

    Judge delays Trump’s sentencing until after the election | CNN Politics

    Superseding DC indictments

    Read Jack Smith's superseding indictment of Trump in the election subversion case - POLITICO

    Trump Election fraud lies have started

    Trump Threatens ‘Prison Sentences’ For Voter Fraud—Despite No Evidence (forbes.com)

    Trump lost "by a whisker"

    ‘By a whisker’: Trump acknowledges that he lost the 2020 race (msn.com)

    Ford Fact Check, Aurora Colorado, Tenet Media

    Aurora, Colorado apartment not 'taken over' Venezuelan gang: Police (usatoday.com)

    Tenet Media: DOJ alleges Russia funded US company linked to Tim Pool and Benny Johnson | CNN Politics
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    43 mins
  • Episode 21 - Arlington Conflict, Cashing in on Cash

    Episode 21 - Arlington Conflict, Cashing in on Cash
    Sep 2 2024

    In this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian start the show by discussing the disgraceful incident with Donald Trump, his campaign, and the folks at Arlington National Cemetary. We also remind you of all of the other times that Trump has been disrespectful to our troops and veterans.

    In segment two, we welcome Tambrei Cash, who is running for congress out of the 9th District in Georgia. Tambrei has a great story. She was just a business owner and a mom to three who decided to jump into politics because she wants a better future for her kids.

    This week's Ford Fact check has to focus on Kamala Harris and the "Fake News" that she was the Border Csar.

    LINKS

    Arlington National Cemetery

    US Army rebukes Trump campaign for incident at Arlington National Cemetery | CNN Politics

    Trump's Arlington National Cemetery photo incident, explained (usatoday.com)

    Trump on John McCain

    The awful reality that Donald Trump’s attacks on John McCain prove | CNN Politics


    Tambrei Cash / Donate

    Tambrei Cash For GA9 (cash4ga.com)


    Kamala Harris and Immigration



    Harris announces $1 billion US investment in Central America (thehill.com)

    What Kamala Harris’s record in Central America and the Caribbean reveals about her foreign policy approach - Atlantic Council
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    54 mins
  • Episode 20 - Kennedy Family Disavows RFK, Harris Moves Forward

    Episode 20 - Kennedy Family Disavows RFK, Harris Moves Forward
    Aug 26 2024
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian discuss the momentum of the Harris-Walz campaign. We talk about the number of volunteers and the amount of money they have raised. Johnathan brings up the polls, and Brian doesn't want to hear any of it after the 2016 polling debacle.

    In segment two, we reluctantly wheel out the amount of crap that RFK Jr. has spewed and been involved with. A bear. A whale. Jeffrey Epstein. And, we tell you how much his dropping out of the campaign and endorsing Donald Trump helps Trump (HINT - It Doesn't ).

    This week's "Ford Fact Check" brings you the facts about illegal immigration and the bill that was going to make things tighter at the border was killed by Donald Trump himself.

    LINKS

    Polls

    Kamala Harris: Favorability Polls | FiveThirtyEight

    National : President: general election: 2024 Polls | FiveThirtyEight

    Act Blue Daily Tracker

    ActBlue Ticker Tracker / Ryan Murphy | Observable (observablehq.com)

    RFK articles

    RFK Jr. confesses he left a dead bear in Central Park 10 years ago: NPR

    Robert F. Kennedy After JFK's Death, Infidelity Rumors, and More (people.com)

    Immigration

    Aliens Seeking to Enter the United States | U.S. Constitution Annotated | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu)

    8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu)
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    40 mins
  • The Democratic National Convention Recap - Day 4

    The Democratic National Convention Recap - Day 4
    Aug 23 2024
    On this special episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian recap day four of the Democratic National Convention. We talk about the big moments, Kamala's acceptance speech and the patriotism felt in the United Center.
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    24 mins
  • The Democratic National Convention Recap - Day 3

    The Democratic National Convention Recap - Day 3
    Aug 22 2024
    On this special edition of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian break down Night Three of the Democratic National Convention. We all fell in love with Gus Walz, Tim's son, and appreciated Oprah, Hakeem Jeffries, Bill Clinton, and everyone else who spoke last night. How about Stevie Wonder and John Legend? It was another fantastic night in Chicago!
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    17 mins