Pocket Politics with Phill and Cam

I mean they are pockets. Where else is a guy to put all his daily essentials?

The Quickest Way to Ruin Your Outfit Without Even Knowing So many men overstuff their pants pockets—and nothing kills style faster. Heed these tips to streamline your lower half.

Who won, who lost and who fizzled in the first Republican debate Ron DeSantis was a non-factor as Republicans piled on Vivek Ramaswamy, instead.

Wow! Good on this teen.

A Minnesota teen thought he caught a big fish but it was actually a wallet with $2,000. He found a business card inside and returned it to the owner — an Iowa farmer who lost it a year prior. The Minnesota teen was fishing for walleye when he reeled in the wallet and cash that a farmer from Iowa had dropped in the lake a year earlier.

FYI.

ICYMI: Registration is now available for our telephone town hall on August 29th at 6:30 pm! We’ll focus on energy issues and how to lower costs for Alaskans.

Sign up now: https://tthm.wufoo.com/forms/representative-mary-sattler-peltola-teletownhall/

We had some technical difficulties this past week, which led to no episode. We apologize, but I can assure you we have not gone anywhere and will be returning soon with more great episodes, We appreciate all your support and understanding. Stay tuned!

Special counsel named in Hunter Biden case: Four things to know Attorney General Merrick Garland’s move to elevate U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss to special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation sits against the backdrop of multiple GOP in…

Hoping all of our Hawaii listeners are safe after the devastating Maui wildfires.

Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins Many fire survivors said they didn’t hear any sirens or receive a warning giving them enough time to prepare, realizing they were in danger only when they saw flames or heard explosions.

Iran moves toward freeing 5 American citizens who had been imprisoned, in rare deal Iran moves to release Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz as well two other U.S. citizens in exchange for eventual access to billions of dollars in blocked assets

Our latest episode is out. Trump, Ohio, and an angry river otter!

Episode 31: The Conspiracy by Pocket Politics This week we go over the 3rd and latest Federal indictment of the former President. We discuss the case, the lawyers, and the Judge as well as other details. We also talk about Tuesday's vote in Ohio and the usual political happenings.

FBI fatally shoots man in Utah who allegedly threatened Biden, Alvin Bragg and others Agents were attempting to serve a search warrant at the Provo home of the suspect when he was shot and killed.

Rest in peace.

BREAKING: Robbie Robertson, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter for ’70s rock group The Band, has died at age 80, his manager says. https://nbcnews.app.link/U4rRMQVe8Bb

Impressive!!
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He visited all 195 countries without flying. It nearly broke him. Torbjorn Pedersen returned home to Denmark after he said he visited all 195 countries without flying, in a nearly decade-long journey.

Ohio voters have spoken.

Ohio takeaways: Abortion rights are still a big motivator for voters Even when they’re not directly on the ballot.

On this day in 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.

Keep an eye on Ohio this week.

Fall abortion battle propels huge early voter turnout for an Ohio special election next week COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A hastily called summer special election over a Republican-pushed measure that would make it harder for Ohio voters to pass future constitutional amendments, including one on the November ballot to guarantee abortion rights, has driven off-the-charts early turnout before Tues...

This is pretty crazy!

Three women injured, with one needing to be airlifted to hospital after an otter attacked them while they floated down a river on inner tubes. https://trib.al/IZgKvHK

Here we go again.

Trump indicted for bid to overturn 2020 election Special counsel Jack Smith charged Trump with four felonies, alleging a multifaceted effort to spread disinformation and disenfranchise American voters.

Something to keep an eye on.

Rep. Dean Phillips mulls 2024 primary challenge against Biden Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips (D) is toying with a potential 2024 primary challenge against President Biden, a development likely to bring additional scrutiny to the incumbent’s reelection campaign. A well-placed Democrat in the state confirmed to The Hill that Phillips is talking to various people...

Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with Rockingham County Virginia's Amber Ham for an in-depth discussion on school boards. Definitely worth a listen!

Pocket Politics with Phill and Cam Two Friends with differing views talking politics. Join us on our weekly podcast to keep up with the

McConnell freezes up during news conference, raising health concerns A regular Senate ritual was interrupted today by 19 seconds of silence, quickly turning to concern for the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell who appeared to freeze up as he began a news conference. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has the latest updates.

Join us this week for a special episode as we sit down with Amber Ham who is running for school board in Rockingham County Virginia's District 2. We discuss the role of a school board, her campaign, how partisan politics is becoming a bigger part of school board elections, and much more. Definitely worth a listen!
Ham for School Board

DOJ sues Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over Rio Grande barrier The lawsuit alleges that Abbott violated the law by building structures in the Rio Grande River without authorization, creating an obstruction in U.S. waters.

‘This is a problem’: Biden faces looming strikes that could rock economy Brewing strikes and the lack of better personal relations has put a reliable ally at a bit of a crosshairs.

Christie says DeSantis has only himself to blame for Florida education controversy “Governor DeSantis started this fire," the former New Jersey governor and GOP presidential hopeful said.

Hogan sidesteps question on running as third-party candidate for president in 2024 Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) dodged a question Sunday on whether he would run as a third-party candidate in 2024. Hogan side stepped a question from MSNBC host Jen Psaki on “Inside wi…

Rest in Peace.

Tony Bennett has died. The eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career, was 96. http://apne.ws/TJRMRAh

Wow!

Tom Stuker, 69, has covered more miles in the air than any individual traveler in history, with no plans on stopping.

After hitting 23 million miles of air travel, he owes his time in the sky to one purchase he made in 1990 when he snagged a United Airlines lifetime pass for a whopping $290K.

And 33 years after the purchase, the car dealer consultant is still racking up miles and enjoying every second from his favorite seat, 1B.

Since the purchase, the New Jersey native has obtained an unimaginable amount of miles, which he can sell, trade, or auction — along with the perks of staying at luxurious hotels around the globe, exclusive meals at high-end restaurants, and weeks-long trips through Crystal Cruises.

Democrats condemn RFK Jr. over ‘reprehensible’ COVID-19 remarks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing fierce backlash over his claims that the COVID-19 virus was manipulated to target white and Black people while avoiding Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people. The conspi…