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Bannon Vows Prosecutions, Trump Appeals to Black Voters, Tariffs Impact Consumers, Biden and Trump’s Fundraising Frenzy

Steve Bannon vows prosecutions in a second Trump term. Trump launches coalition group targeting Black voters. The impact of tariffs on American consumers. Biden and Trump's fundraising frenzy in California. Stay informed on the latest developments in politics with 'Simply Politics'.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/15/politics/bannon-turning-point-trump-retribution/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/15/politics/trump-black-voters-detroit/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/16/politics/biden-trump-tariffs-consumer-prices/index.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-strikes-gold-california-one-week-after-trumps-massive-haul-blue-bastionOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Bannon vows Trump’s opponents will be prosecuted in a second term(00:02:28) Trump makes fresh appeal to Black voters as he campaigns in Detroit(00:06:42) Americans are still paying more for shoes, luggage and hats after Biden left Trump’s tariffs in place(00:10:26) Biden strikes gold in California, one week after Trump's massive haul in the blue bastion

Holly Valance’s Rise in Radical Right, Supreme Court Ruling Predictions, House Contempt Battle

Holly Valance becomes a cheerleader for the radical right, George Conway predicts Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity, and the House battles the DOJ over Attorney General Merrick Garland. Join Simply Politics as we explore these intriguing political stories and their implications.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/15/its-a-holly-party-how-valance-rose-to-become-reform-uk-royaltyhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/14/politics/video/supreme-court-trump-immunity-ruling-conway-src-digvidhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/14/politics/merrick-garland-contempt-vote-no-prosecution/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/15/its-a-holly-party-how-valance-rose-to-become-reform-uk-royaltyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) ‘Whispering in his ear’: how Holly Valance became a cheerleader for the radical right(00:02:33) George Conway makes prediction about Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity(00:05:03) DOJ says it won’t prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after House contempt vote(00:09:27) ‘Whispering in his ear’: how Holly Valance became a cheerleader for the radical right

Female Candidates Face Abuse, GOP Capitulates to Trump

Female UK election candidates report increased abuse. Analysis of the GOP's complete capitulation to Trump. Plus, parties spar over tax and child benefit in a seven-way debate. Also, Milwaukee mayor suggests Trump's comments about the city could cost him the election.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/14/abuse-female-election-candidates-getting-worse-uk-targetedhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/14/politics/donald-trump-mitch-mcconnell-gop-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vvle86dd9ohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/politics/video/milwaukee-mayor-rnc-trump-response-sot-newsnight-digvidOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Female UK election candidates report increased abuse(00:03:29) Analysis: Trump got the perfect birthday present: complete capitulation by the GOP(00:06:20) General election 2024: Parties spar over tax and child benefit in seven-way debate(00:08:16) Milwaukee mayor: Trump’s comments about city could ‘cost him the election’

Labour Unveils Manifesto, G7 Leaders Face Political Challenges

Labour releases its manifesto ahead of the general election. G7 leaders gather in Italy amidst political vulnerabilities and uncertainties. Plus, Conservative grassroots campaign faces disarray, and G7 nations poised to announce a loan agreement for Ukraine.Sources:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/labour-manifesto-2024-general-election-starmer-sunak-tax-b2561647.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/politics/g-7-leaders-italy/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/13/conservatives-grassroots-uk-election-campaignhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/12/politics/g7-ukraine-loan-agreement-announcement/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Election latest: Labour to release manifesto today(00:03:58) G7 leaders huddle in Italy, escaping political peril at home(00:06:49) Conservative grassroots campaign in ‘disarray’, say insiders and opponents(00:09:50) G7 nations poised to announce agreement on new loan for Ukraine as soon as Thursday, sources say

Biden’s Global Stage, Green Party’s Tax Hike, Maine’s Political Newcomer, Nevada Senate Faceoff

Trump's shadow looms over Biden's return to the global stage. The Green Party vows a £70bn tax hike on the wealthiest. Political newcomer wins GOP primary in Maine's key congressional district. Nevada Senate faceoff set between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/12/politics/joe-biden-g7/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6ppd6p12k4ohttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/political-newcomer-ronald-russell-wins-gop-primary-key-maine-districthttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/politics/nevada-senate-election-rosen-brown/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Trump’s shadow looms over Biden’s latest return to global stage(00:04:04) General election 2024: Greens vow £70bn tax hike on wealthiest to drive change(00:07:47) Political newcomer wins GOP primary in key Maine congressional district(00:10:34) Nevada Senate faceoff set between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown, CNN projects

Support for First Female Chancellor, Concerns Over Yemen-Somalia Alliance, Gender Gap in 2024 Election, Far-Right Surge in EU

Top businesswomen back Rachel Reeves as the first female chancellor. US intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia. Young men and women are diverging politically, shaping the 2024 election. Macron calls for a snap election in France after far-right wins in the European Union vote. Join us as we explore these pressing political developments and their potential implications.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/11/businesswomen-rachel-reeves-female-chancellor-economic-growthhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/politics/us-intelligence-houthis-al-shabaab/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/politics/gender-gap-2024-election-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/eu-vote-far-right-parliament-populist-nationalist-macron-snap-election-2024-6Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Top businesswomen back Rachel Reeves as first female chancellor(00:03:55) US intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say(00:06:44) Young men and women are diverging politically. That could shape the 2024 election.(00:09:15) Macron calls for snap election in France after far-right wins in European Union vote

Thaw in Naidu-Purandeswari Ties, Biden’s Dilemma in Israel, Conservative’s Police Recruitment Plan, Macron’s Snap Election Gamble

Amid Andhra politics reconfiguration, signs of a thaw in Chandrababu Naidu-Purandeswari ties. Analysis of the hostage rescue operation and Israeli political turmoil sharpen Biden's damaging dilemma. Conservatives plan to recruit 8,000 new police officers. Emmanuel Macron gambles on snap France election after European defeat.Sources:https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/andhra-politics-chandrababu-naidu-purandeswari-ties-9382797/https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/10/politics/biden-israel-hostage-rescue-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vvyd52e44ohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8009e2z4xloOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Analysis: Hostage rescue operation and Israeli political turmoil sharpen Biden’s damaging dilemma(00:03:49) Conservatives plan to recruit 8,000 new police officers(00:07:20) Emmanuel Macron gambles on snap France election after European defeat

Biden Honors Veterans, Modi Faces Coalition Politics, Labour’s Controversial Prison Plan, and the Untold Stories of Theodore Roosevelt

President Biden visits Aisne-Marne cemetery honoring US veterans, while Modi navigates coalition politics in India. Labour proposes controversial changes to planning laws for boosting prison places. Plus, a captivating biography reveals the untold stories of the women who shaped Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/09/politics/biden-aisne-marne-cemetery-france-visit/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn00xl6n8ldohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn69wn1e8ohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/08/politics/teddy-roosevelt-president-what-matters/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Biden to visit Aisne-Marne cemetery honoring US veterans, same site Trump skipped in 2018(00:03:44) Narendra Modi: Will coalition turn him into a humbler leader?(00:07:10) Labour: Change planning laws to boost prison places(00:10:09) Analysis: A major reevaluation of the most masculine president

Liberman Proposes New Party, Biden’s Fuel Economy Decision, Macron’s State Visit

MK Avigdor Liberman proposes the establishment of a new party, shaking up Israeli politics. President Joe Biden scales back fuel economy standards amid tough political and business realities. Macron to fête Biden with an official state visit, highlighting the strengthening alliance between the US and France.Sources:https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-804165https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/06/07/biden-compromises-on-new-cafe-standards/74016020007/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-804165https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/08/politics/joe-biden-emmanuel-macron-state-visit/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) MK Avigdor Liberman proposes the establishment of new party(00:04:21) Biden scales back fuel economy standards amid tough political and business realities(00:07:49) MK Avigdor Liberman proposes the establishment of new party(00:11:16) Macron to fête Biden with official state visit

Biden’s Call for Democracy at Pointe du Hoc, Youth Shift in European Politics

President Joe Biden makes a poignant speech at Pointe du Hoc, highlighting the importance of democracy. The right could win big in Europe thanks to young people. Plus, a government official faces media scrutiny, and Netanyahu set to address Congress.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/07/politics/joe-biden-pointe-du-hoc-speech/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqqq952e3v6ohttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/jun/07/general-election-2024-bbc-debate-uk-politics-live-rishi-sunak-keir-starmerhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/06/06/politics/netanyahu-address-congress-july/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Biden heads to a poignant spot of American heroism to make the case for democracy(00:04:29) The right could win big in Europe – thanks to young people(00:06:59) General election: ‘It was a mistake,’ says Sunak as he apologises for leaving D-day ceremony early(00:09:25) Netanyahu set to address Congress on July 24