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    Explore "pro-democracy" with insightful episodes like "Judge STRIKES DOWN Trump’s Hopes of Avoiding Financial DEVASTATION" and "Jimmy Lai vs. China" from podcasts like ""The MeidasTouch Podcast" and "The Daily"" and more!

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    Judge STRIKES DOWN Trump’s Hopes of Avoiding Financial DEVASTATION

    Judge STRIKES DOWN Trump’s Hopes of Avoiding Financial DEVASTATION
    On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast: Donald Trump's plea to Justice Engoron for a stay of judgment is denied, signaling potential financial woes for the former president. Meanwhile, the GOP's star witness, Alexander Smirnov, is exposed for fabricating tales of corruption involving the Bidens and Ukraine, sparking a frantic doubling down by Fox News and the GOP amidst looming government shutdown deadlines. Amidst the chaos, the Biden administration forges ahead with student debt forgiveness, despite GOP obstruction, while Alabama's Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos puts IVF in peril. Uncover the disturbing rhetoric from Trump ally Charlie Kirk, and dive into the controversies at CPAC, including new subpoenas in a lawsuit against leader Matt Schlapp. From Lara Trump's bold proclamations to surreal moments in Trump's Town Hall appearance, explore the highs and very low lows on the week. Ben, Brett and Jordy break it all down! Deals from our sponsors! Bon Charge: Go to https://boncharge.com/meidas and use code MEIDAS to save 15% Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/meidas Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/MEIDAS and use the code MEIDAS to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jimmy Lai vs. China

    Jimmy Lai vs. China

    This episode contains strong language.

    Jimmy Lai was born in mainland China but made his fortune in Hong Kong, starting as a sweatshop worker and becoming a clothing tycoon. After the Tiananmen massacre in 1989, he turned his attention to the media, launching publications critical of China’s Communist Party.

    “I believe in the media,” he told Austin Ramzy, a Hong Kong reporter for The New York Times. “By delivering information, you’re actually delivering freedom.”

    In August, he was arrested under Hong Kong’s new Beijing-sponsored national security law.

    Today, we talk to Mr. Lai about his life, his arrest and campaigning for democracy in the face of China’s growing power.

    Guests: Austin Ramzy and Tiffany May, who cover Hong Kong for The Times, spoke with Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon and founder of Apple Daily.

    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily

    Background reading:

    • In August, Mr. Lai, his two sons and four executives from Apple Daily were arrested under the new national security law. The publication was a target and a test case for the government’s authority over the media.