Revolution. Notorious lobbyist turned anticorruption campaigner Jake Abramoff here to tell us the dirty secrets of the d. C. Swamp. We meet the man inside corporations literally write the laws the rest of us have to live under. And theres hope, we talk to two congressmen, one republican, one democrat, working together to drain the swamp. Evening everyone and welcome to the next revolution. Im steve hilton and this is the home of positive populism. When we started this show, we promised to keep watch over President Trumps pledge to drain the swamp. Over the past few months, weve brought you swamp watch investigations that exposed everything from the military Industrial Complex to the saudi arabia lobby. In a moment, well bring you highlights from some of your favorite swamp watch segments. First with me kimberly strasel who writes the column for the wall street journal. Kim, im so pleased you could join us to talk about this. There are very few people who know more about the topic than
Revolution. Notorious lobbyist turned anticorruption campaigner Jake Abramoff here to tell us the dirty secrets of the d. C. Swamp. We meet the man inside corporations literally write the laws the rest of us have to live under. And theres hope, we talk to two congressmen, one republican, one democrat, working together to drain the swamp. Evening everyone and welcome to the next revolution. Im steve hilton and this is the home of positive populism. When we started this show, we promised to keep watch over President Trumps pledge to drain the swamp. Over the past few months, weve brought you swamp watch investigations that exposed everything from the military Industrial Complex to the saudi arabia lobby. In a moment, well bring you highlights from some of your favorite swamp watch segments. First with me kimberly strasel who writes the column for the wall street journal. Kim, im so pleased you could join us to talk about this. There are very few people who know more about the topic than
Country. We were finally beginning to listen to women about the ways in which mens actions affect them. Then the conversation turned to me. Some of the allegations against me are simply not true. Others i remember very differently. I know theres been a different picture of me painted over the last few weeks, but i know who i really am. Jesse although franken refused to knowledge the allegations, he ultimately caved to pressure to step down. In the coming weeks, i will be resigning. This decision is not about me. Its about the people of minnesota. This has been a tough few weeks for me, but im a very, very lucky man. I have a beautiful, healthy family. But i love him that loves me very much. Im going to be just fine. Jesse you know what i didnt hear him say, dana . Im sorry. Dana i think he truly believes he didnt do anything wrong. He has watched other people deny allegations and be just fine. I think he thought he could weather the storm but there were additional anonymous accusers th
Opposing the cr in its current form, as well. As i understand it, they have the votes and theyre fairly confident. If we kick the can down the road this time, well be back where we started from next time. President trump said that a Government Shutdown could happen and insisted democrats would be to blame . He needs to decide whether he wants to govern, which involves compromise, or whether he wants to make loud and offensive comments like a talk show radio guy. Donald trump said we need a good Government Shutdown. There is no way democrats are going to be blamed for this. Hundreds of thousands of workers will be furloughed or take a leave without pay. Members of congress, oh, isnt that sweet, members of Congress Still get paid, even though they cant agree on a spending plan. Where are you going to be standing . Just want to provide sorry, youre aligning yourself with the Trump Administration . You know, i never get into what they call poisoning the well questions because im here to pr
Say to her. First, something youll only see here. Kim kardashian west breaking her silence, speaking out for the first time about her effort to secure the freedom of this woman caught in what was obviously one of the great joyful moments of her life. Alice Marie Johnson rushing into the arms of loved ones, freed yesterday after 21 years in federal prison, sentenced to life on drug charges. Kardashian west lobbied the president on miss johnsons behalf and yesterday he the commuted her sentence, citing her Good Behavior and rehabilitation. N none of which would be especially controversial, except its part of a pardons and proposed pardons thats raising questions on a number of fronts, including just how is the president using one of the absolutely powers that the president shares with kings. The current Time Magazine cover story raising the specter of an imperial presidency, something well touch on later. But first, the case of alice Marie Johnson and Kim Kardashian west who spoke earlie