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In a world where economic uncertainty seems to be the new normal, a leading economist shares his insights on the current state of the US economy and what can be done to turn it around. This episode of the Carl Jackson Show delves into the intricacies of economic policy, government intervention, and the impact of recent events on the nation's finances. The conversation with EJ Antony of the Heritage Foundation is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the economy. From the effects of the Iran war on global energy markets to the role of government regulation in shaping the economy, EJ provides a comprehensive analysis of the current situation. He also discusses the importance of supply chain management and the consequences of government intervention in various industries, including healthcare and education. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the need for a more nuanced understanding of the economy and the role of government in it. EJ argues that government involvement in certain sectors can lead to higher prices and decreased quality, rather than the intended benefits. He also highlights the importance of competition and the free market in driving innovation and reducing costs. If you're concerned about the state of the economy and want to understand the perspectives of a leading economist, this episode is a must-listen. Join Carl Jackson and EJ Antony as they discuss the challenges facing the US economy and what can be done to address them. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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The discussion focuses on the economic policies and impacts under Presidents Trump and Biden, touching on inflation, national debt, and economic recovery. The speaker argues that while the national debt has increased, much of it is due to automatic spending on entitlements. They highlight President Trump's efforts to reduce spending and improve the economy, contrasting this with the economic challenges during the Biden administration, including higher inflation rates. The conversation also briefly mentions political figures and their past actions, emphasizing the importance of global economic growth in addressing the national debt.

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First Lady Melania Trump and President Trump announced a two-million-dollar scholarship initiative for young adults leaving foster care. IndyCar and Fox Corporation are each contributing one million dollars, with scholarships going to students at Indiana University and Purdue.

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A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat in the road for hours in the summer heat. Local authorities have dubbed it the “Squidpocalypse of ’26.” It was a warm, sunny day in the coastal town of Narragansett when the spill happened Sunday, and Narragansett Police Capt. Ryan Prest said he was told that the scene “started to smell bad as the squid sat out in the sun for a few hours.” The fully-loaded trailer was taking the squid to a processing facility out of town when the trailer dislodged and tipped on its side as the driver was navigating a turn, spilling a “substantial portion” of its calamari cargo, the police department said in a statement. Police responded at 9:27 a.m., and the intersection wasn’t reopened until 5:15 p.m., authorities said. Video of the scene showed a trailer on its side and massive piles of squid on the road. “Squid has a distinctive odor to it,” Richard Stevens, a Narragansett resident and fisherman, told WJAR. “It can be very foul smelling, especially if it lands on the road and stays there for awhile.” Heavy equipment and a dump truck were used to remove the squid, Prest said. The driver and a passenger in the truck cab weren’t injured, and no other vehicles were involved, Prest said. The Rhode Island State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit is investigating but it’s unclear if any enforcement action will be taken, Prest said. “We have not issued any citations,” Prest said. “I’m not sure if there will be any citations issued by the state police.” State police did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Narragansett Police Department made light of the situation in a social media post on Wednesday, stating that the town is “still recovering” from the “Squidpocalypse of ’26 — the spill that put ‘slippery when wet’ to shame.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East. The ship is relieving the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war. The Lincoln's deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days. It's not clear when the USS Abraham Lincoln will return to the U.S., but it takes just over a month to get back. Several Democratic lawmakers are pressing for accountability over the conditions aboard, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said were misrepresented.

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Karmelo Anthony was convicted for the murder of fellow teenager Austin Metcalf and is now asking for a review of his case. Ready to jump on the “justice for Karmelo” bandwagon is James Talarico, who we think would say just about anything to secure the black vote in Texas. In an interview on The Breakfast Clube, he claims the race of jurors played a factor in the sentencing. So, I guess we're just supposed to ignore the evidence that Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the heart with a concealed knife. --- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to @MandMExtra for more content.

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After a rant about an ill-timed lunch break at a local pharmacy goes viral, Mike doubles down about the inconvenience of afternoon pharmacy closures. --- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to youtube.com/@MandMExtra for more content.

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WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities arrested and charged a New York woman with planning to carry out an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state's capitol building in Albany, the Justice Department said on Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, was charged with planning to deploy an explosive device at the state capitol with the intention of killing public officials and destroying "as much of the building as possible" before fleeing to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria, according to John A. Eisenberg, assistant attorney general for national security. Bowie was apprehended on Wednesday after she gained possession of what she thought was an explosive device, the DOJ said. The department said she was seen making visits to the state's Capitol grounds and taking photographs of the building. While describing the building as her target, according to the DOJ, Bowie said she wanted the attack to have an "affect on the American system." The DOJ said Bowie has expressed anti-American messages online, including celebrating the September 11, 2001, attacks, in which al Qaeda militants hijacked commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A lawyer for Bowie could not be reached for immediate comment. Following Bowie's arrest, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the state had taken steps to strengthen security at the capitol and across government amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials. "While there is no immediate threat at this time, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe," she said in a statement.

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Authorities say an airplane pilot has died after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania state police helicopter near a runway at a small airport. Officials say both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived the crash Wednesday. The state’s acting police commissioner says the plane was coming down on the runway and veered into the helicopter that was close to the ground. The FAA and NTSB called it a midair collision but state police didn’t clarify if the plane was off the ground. Photos on social media showed a helicopter on its side near aircraft debris and a line of emergency vehicles near Carlisle.

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Hugh Hewitt explores DSA-backed ideas such as ending the Electoral College and filibuster, adopting ranked-choice voting, and changing primary elections. The discussion also touches on taxes, DEI policies, and the role of government. These proposals could significantly reshape the political system and increase progressive influence over elections, government, and business.

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In this segment, Hugh Hewitt discusses Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, focusing on his identity and political views. El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American, expresses pride in his heritage while addressing concerns about his performance in the black precincts of Detroit. Hewitt also highlights El-Sayed's stance on Medicare for All, criticizing it as radical and comparable to other leftist figures. The discussion touches on divisions within communities and the implications of progressive policies. This analysis provides insights into the political landscape and the ideological divides shaping contemporary debates.

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The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. Wednesday's figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion debt in March. It reached $38 trillion five months before that, in October. The unprecedented $40 trillion figure highlights competing administration priorities, from boosting defense spending that the U.S. relies on to carry out President Donald Trump’s almost 6-month-old war in Iran to lowering the cost of gas and groceries.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the economic threats made against his country, saying that such “failed policies” will stir more hostility among Iranians and “bring more failures.” Araghchi's comments came a few hours after Trump threatened “crushing economic measures” against Iran. Trump promised “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” but provided few details. In a social media post, Araghchi maintained that the threats aim to divert the attention of the U.S. public from domestic financial problems, adding that U.S. “economic terrorism threatens the global economy and the national sovereignty of countries around the world.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Iran will face the “greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world." In a CNBC interview, Bessent threatened secondary sanctions on nations and companies that conduct business with Iran, saying it's time for U.S. allies to make a decision on where they stand. China and India are major buyers of Iranian oil, though Bessent did not call them out by name.

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PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children. Many wore pink for Thursday's rally. Some had messages on their shirts like “Peace For Lindsay” and “Justice For Lindsay.” Many said they came to raise awareness about postpartum depression and also the mental health system treats women. Clancy’s lawyer does not dispute that she killed the children, but says she should not be held criminally responsible because she was mentally ill. The trial has brought attention to postpartum psychosis. Clancy's lawyer says she had the rare mental illness that is linked to the stress, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes that follow childbirth.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty, drowning an infant and her mother, has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally. Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, who has a pending federal criminal case in connection with the Aug. 8 crash, lied to a border officer and falsely claimed he was a U.S. citizen when he entered the country in Texas in 2007, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday. Hernandez-Umana, 46, a citizen of El Salvador, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey, according to online records. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he will eventually be deported. Immigration authorities arrested him after he was released on bail in his criminal case, where he is charged with causing the deaths of 5-month old Antonella Garcia and 27-year-old Sara Sanchez through misconduct or neglect. According to prosecutors, Hernandez-Umana wasn’t licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, wasn’t aware of basic safety rules and told investigators he’d borrowed his friend’s personal vessel for the New York Harbor excursion. The boat was illegally chartered and overcrowded, prosecutors said. “Once he faces justice for his crimes, we will make sure that he is swiftly removed from our country,” Mullin said in a statement. Hernandez-Umana's lawyer, Amy Gallicchio, declined comment. Hernandez, who had been living in Manville, New Jersey, was not required to enter a plea at his initial court appearance in the criminal case on Aug. 10. He wiped his eyes as he arrived to the courtroom, still wearing the T-shirt, swim trunks and water shoes he’d had on during the voyage. He is due back in court on Sept. 9. According to Coast Guard investigators, Hernandez was piloting a 21-foot Yamaha AR210 with 14 people aboard — well over its 10 person capacity — when it swamped and sank as it made a U-turn in choppy waters. The tour began around 7 p.m. and the vessel capsized more than three hours into its journey. The infant wasn’t wearing a life preserver because the boat didn’t have any for small children, prosecutors said. Instead, Hernandez told Sanchez she needed to wear a life vest and hold the infant throughout the hourslong tour, a violation of federal regulations, prosecutors said. The tour was organized through Zeus Luxury Rental Inc., which advertises its services on social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok. A boat chartered by the company caught fire last year during a birthday cruise on Long Island Sound. According to his criminal complaint, Hernandez told investigators he had worked for Zeus Luxury on a freelance or contract basis since last year, starting as a limousine driver. He said that twice recently he used his personal boat, a slightly larger Yamaha AR250, but used a friend’s boat on Aug. 8 because his needed repairs, the complaint said. Messages seeking comment were sent to a phone number and email address listed on Zeus Luxury’s website. The phone number’s voicemail was full, according to an automated recording.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California. That's according to a person familiar with the matter. Swalwell’s devices were seized at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and federal agents searched his home a day later. A message seeking comment was left Thursday with an attorney for Swalwell. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress in April. He has denied allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The AP source wasn't authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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Abdul El-Sayed advocates for increased public control over private companies, suggesting models like the one proposed by Bernie Sanders. He believes that without regulation, democracy loses its purpose. El-Sayed argues for public representation on corporate boards or an oversight body, hinting at government control over private entities. He compares his advocacy to the radical stance of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of empathy and righteousness in today's society. El-Sayed's views contrast sharply with traditional American values, raising concerns about potential shifts in the nation's economic framework. For more on this discussion and other breaking news, tune into Salem News Channel.

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A Texas jury convicted Karmelo Anthony of murdering Austin Metcalf in a track-meet stabbing. The trial judge was later recused after public comments raised questions of impartiality, clearing the way for a new judge to hear the defense’s motion for a new trial. Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico has defended the convicted teen, blaming the verdict on a lack of Black jurors and declaring the system fails Black Texans—statements critics call an evidence-free appeal to racial division.

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A hot mic moment captures a campaign handler telling a reporter, “Nothing too difficult here,” before an interview—raising questions about how closely campaign appearances are being managed and whether tough questions are welcome.

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