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U.S. military whistleblowers have told Congress about secret programs related to non-human piloted aircraft and submersibles. In this episode, listen to testimony from additional whistleblowers who add more information to what we have already learned, listen to the response from the person at the Defense Department in charge of investigating these claims, and learn about a secret program called Immaculate Constellation, which allegedly has a hidden treasure trove of evidence that we are not alone. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support...
info_outline CD306: The Food PoliceCongressional Dish
Immediately after we published the Freaky Food episode, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration testified to the Senate and provided valuable insights into why our food supply is concerning for all the reasons exposed in episode 305. In this episode, listen to testimony from two hearings with FDA officials as we finish this series looking into the hidden dangers inside our food. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: [email protected] Send...
info_outline CD305: Freaky FoodCongressional Dish
There are dangers lurking in our food that affect your health and the health of our entire society, and you should know about them. In this episode, get the highlights from two recent Congressional events featuring expert testimony about the regulation of our food supply, as well as testimony from the man who is soon likely to be the most powerful person in our national health care system. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: [email protected] Send...
info_outline CD304: Trump ReturnsCongressional Dish
After a brief analysis of what we currently know about the 119th Congress, we process the return of President Trump. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: [email protected] Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or [email protected] Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent...
info_outline CD303: Interviewing the InsidersCongressional Dish
During the RNC and DNC, Jen interviewed nine members of Congress about Congress itself. What is it like to work there? Do they think Congress is dysfunctional? If so, how do they think it could be fixed? In this episode, listen to the most interesting responses from all of the interviews. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: [email protected] Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or...
info_outline CD302: The Border BillsCongressional Dish
This election has featured a lot of talk about ‘immigration’ and ‘the border’ but has been short on specifics. In this episode, you’ll get those specifics. Specifically, you’ll learn what was in H.R. 2, a Republican bill passed by the House, and you’ll learn what was in the so-called bipartisan border bill which was killed by Donald Trump’s loyalists in the Senate and which Kamala Harris has promised to revive as President. Which bill would actually solve the problems? Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional...
info_outline CD301: 2024 Election Study GuideCongressional Dish
We’re making it easy for you to judge the job performances of your members of Congress! In this episode, Jen tells you about a list of single issue votes that were taken in the House and Senate during the 118th Congress. Most importantly, we gave you all the information you need to find your members’ voting records in this episode’s show notes. You can find your 2024 Congressional Election Study guide in the episode 301 show notes on www.congressionaldish.com. Happy voting! Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish...
info_outline CD300: Right to RepairCongressional Dish
You do not have the right to repair your own belongings because of intellectual property rights granted to corporations by Congress in 1998. In this episode, listen to the debate happening in Congress about if and how they should grant customers the right to repair and get a status update on the multiple efforts under way in the current Congress, including one with a good chance of becoming law. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: [email protected]...
info_outline CD299: DNC 2024Congressional Dish
On the ground coverage of the Democratic National Convention, which was not as joyful and unified as the party wanted it to seem. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: [email protected] Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or [email protected] Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting...
info_outline CD298: Drafting WWIIICongressional Dish
The Senate recently received testimony from the bipartisan co-chairs of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy, who were tasked with creating a report to Congress with recommendations needed to adapt our National Defense Strategy to current threats. In this episode, hear the testimony about that completed report during which they discuss preparations for a possible world war and the need for more American kids to fight and die in it. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send...
info_outlineThe Chief Operating Officer and a board member of the PGA golf tour recently testified to the Senate as part of its investigation into the possible merger between the PGA and LIV golf tours. In this episode, hear a summary of their testimony which was about monopoly powers, labor rights, Saudi Arabian oil money, loyalty to country…. So much more than golf.
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Background Sources
Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes
PGA Tour
“PGA TOUR History.” 2022. Official 2022-23 PGA Tour Media Guide.
Saudi Arabia
“Who we are: PIF is driving the growth of new sectors, companies and jobs, as a catalyst of Vision 2030.” Public Investment Fund.
“Jamal Khashoggi: All you need to know about Saudi journalist's death.” February 24, 2021. BBC.
LIV Golf
“How Much Did LIV Golf Pay Phil Mickelson?” Fergus Bisset. February 1, 2023. Golf Monthly.
“Tiger Woods Was Offered LIV Golf Contract in $700M-$800M Range, Greg Norman Says.” Doric Sam. August 1, 2022. Bleacher Report.
LIV vs. PGA
“LIV Golf's anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour handed severe blow in federal court.” Tim Schmitt. February 17, 2023. Golfweek.
“Phil Mickelson among 11 golfers to sue PGA Tour over LIV Golf suspensions.” PA Media. August 3, 2022. The Guardian.
“U.S. Department of Justice investigating PGA Tour for behavior toward LIV Golf.” Mark Schlabach. July 11, 2022. ESPN.
Yemen
“The Yemen War Can Be Over — If Biden Wants It.” Ryan Grim. May 18, 2023. The Intercept.
“The Houthis after the Yemeni cease-fire.” Bruce Riedel. January 27, 2023. Brookings.
“As U.S. Focuses on Ukraine, Yemen Starves.” Shuaib Almosawa. March 16, 2022. The Intercept.
Audio Sources
The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States
July 11, 2023
Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Witnesses:
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Ron Price, Chief Operating Officer, PGA TOUR
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Jimmy Dunne, Board Member, PGA TOUR
Robin Williams Live on Broadway: Golf
2002
HBO
Music
Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)