Ford News

Ford News
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Ford News

Ford News is the brainchild of new media journalist Johnathan Ford and media vet Brian London. Ford News aims to cover the current state of American politics, supported by facts and the truth while calling out those that aim to subvert American democracy. Weekly episodes of Ford News will bring you the latest scuttlebutt on the biggest news in the world of U.S. politics with some personal flair and humor mixed in. 

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Season 2 - Episode 5 - Republicans Run in with the Law - Maine Gov Fights Back - Pentagon Shakeup

    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by discussing the alleged incident with Florida Congressman Cory Mills and a woman, now identified as Iranian-American Sarah Raviani.  We also bring up Enrique Tarrio, of Proud Boys and Seditious Conspiracy fame, who has made himself a regular in Washington D.C. being the agent provocateur that he is.  In segment two, we get to Maine Governor Janet Mills, who openly challenged Donald Trump at a meeting of the country's governors last week. They had a back and forth, where Trump said "WE ARE THE LAW." Governor Mills told him that she will see him in court.  This brings up the broader question of how should Dems treat the current situation. Should Dems fight back, or let Trump and Musk burn their own bridges and watch them self-destruct from the sidelines?  Segment three takes us to the Pentagon, where Trump fired an amazingly decorated and qualified Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q. Brown, and replaced him with an odd choice in Lt. General Dan Caine, who actually doesn't meet the legal qualifications for the job.  MAGA shouts about "woke" and "DEI," but continues to put people in jobs they aren't necessarily qualified for.  LINKS Rep. Cory Mills and Enrique Tarrio  GOP Rep. Cory Mills probed after 'emotionally charged' spat with Iranian-American activist Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. Capitol Maine Governor Calls Out Trump  Fearless governor tells Trump to stick it — to his face. He doesn’t take it well - nj.com WATCH: ‘See you in court,’ Maine’s governor tells Trump on transgender athlete ban | PBS News Shakeup at the Pentagon Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership | CNN Politics

    42 min

  2. FEB 18

    Season 2 - Episode 4 - Democracy Dies with DOGE and DOJ

    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by digging into the fallout as the Department of Justice began to meddle in the work of the Southern District of New York and the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams. There were mass resignations and a myriad of letters going back and forth. It's something out of a movie, or, in this case, Trump's America. In segment two, we discuss the courts being the last crumbs of hope as our constitutional republic gets closer to collapse as DOGE continues to weave their way through every federal agency, haphazardly firing people and shutting departments down like they are Big Box stores from a bygone era.  Segment three brings us to the "Ford Fact Check," where Johnathan walks us through the many lies told by Elon Musk as he dismantles our government. $50 Million for condoms? Gaza? Social Security Fraud? LINKS The Southern District of New York  refused to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams READ: Resignation letter from acting US attorney in New York and DOJ’s response | CNN Politics Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing to drop case against Mayor Adams | AP News Danielle Sassoon and Other Officials Resign After Order to Drop Eric Adams Case - The New York Times DOGE stopped by courts Judge Upholds Ban on Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive US Treasury Systems - Newsweek Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint | Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute Ford Fact Check  Elon Musk walks back GAZA claim  ‘Some of the things that I say will be incorrect’: Musk backs away from false claim of $50 million for Gaza condoms | CNN Politics Elon Musk's misinformation about Social Security  Nope. There are no 150-year-olds on Social Security. It's COBOL!--UPDATED Feb 15 What is COBOL? COBOL - Wikipedia

    43 min

  3. FEB 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Treasury invaded by Musk, Allies look past the US and Trump as partner

    Johnathan and Brian start this episode by diving into the debacle of the Trump tariffs that the 47th president has levied on Mexico, Canada, and China. Nothing good will come from this, and Johnathan and Brian explain what the impacts will be and why the notion that everything can be "Made in America" is false.  In segment two, we focus on Elon Musk and his DOGE bros who have just waltzed into federal buildings and set up shop, accessing our most personal information. How is this legal? It's certainly not ethical. Where is Congress on this?  The Ford Fact Check takes us to the horrific plane/helicopter crash in Washington D.C., and the president's lack of empathy. Instead, Trump blamed DEI. What a disgrace!  LINKS  Justin Trudeau's speech Read Justin Trudeau's speech in response to Trump's tariffs | CBC News Trump's Tariffs  Trump's Tariffs and What's at Stake, in Nine Charts What to know about Trump's tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China | AP News Who pays for Tariffs? Who Pays the Price When Tariffs Increase? - Alex Demas - The Dispatch Who smuggles in Fentanyl? American citizens smuggle more fentanyl into the US than migrants, data show | KPBS Public Media Canada Fentanyl  Illegal Immigration and Fentanyl at the U.S. Northern and Southwest Borders - FactCheck.org Immigration law  8 U.S. Code § 1158 - Asylum | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute 8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute Dow Drops 650 Early Morning Trading  Dow futures drop more than 650 points after Trump hits U.S. trading partners with tariffs Doge Bros  https://x.com/tysonbrody/status/1886203067307057288/photo/2 Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources | AP News br...

    48 min

  4. JAN 28

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Trump Breaking Laws, and Our Government and the truth about Immigration

    In this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian dig into the actions the Trump Administration took during the first week of Trump's return to office. We focus on immigration and deportation. What are the facts and the truths?  In segment 2, we talk about the 18-plus IGs fired by the Trump Administration. Is that even legal? What is an Inspector General? We clear all of this up.  Then, we round out the show with the Ford Fact Check. This week we focus on the impact that mass deportations and the stopping of immigration will have on the economy. Good luck to all of us being able to afford produce, or dairy, or meat.  LINKS Lindsey Graham Says Trump broke the law Donald Trump Just 'Technically' Violated the Law—Lindsey Graham - Newsweek Trump Fires Inspectors General  Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies | CNN Politics Trump fires 18 inspectors general overnight in a legally murky move Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birthright EO Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order attempting to end birthright citizenship | PBS News ICE arrest veteran in New Jersey ICE Detains US Military Veteran Without Warrant - Newsweek Colombia President  Colombia’s president says he will deny entry of US deportation flights

    47 min

  5. JAN 21

    Season 2 - Episode 1 - Biden protects patriots, Trump attacks country over party

    As we start Season 2 of the Ford News Podcast, we are so grateful and appreciative of our supporters, far and wide, who have helped us get to this point.  We start Season 2 of Ford News hours after Donald Trump was inaugurated. So much has happened in the last 24 hours as the Biden administration ended and the Trump administration began. Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for the Jan 6 committee members as well as law enforcement officers who testified about the insurrection. He also issued pardons for family members, who did nothing wrong, but who he feared would be under attack from the Trump Administration.  Meanwhile, Donald Trump took office and started signing executive orders by the dozen. We take a look at some of the more controversial executive orders he signed, some of which will likely be overturned by the courts.  In segment two we talk about whether Volume Two of the Jack Smith report will ever see the light of day. Merrick Garland failed this country as Attorney General.  This week's Ford Fact Check dives into the issue of TikTok. Where did the ban come from? LINKS Biden Pardons Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses | AP News Biden pardon list: See full release of 39 people pardoned by president Joe Biden Grants Clemency To Leonard Peltier Trump Executive orders Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions – The White House Special Counsel Jack Smith Volume 1 Special Counsel Jack Smith Final Report Vol. 1 | DocumentCloud Ford Fact Check Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S.: NPR Potential TikTok Ban Signed Into Law By Biden—Part Of Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan Aid Package

    51 min

  6. JAN 6

    Episode 39 - Convicted Felon Trump to be Sentenced, Republicans in disarray - Again

    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start by discussing Judge Juan Merchan's surprising announcement in New York that Donald Trump would need to appear in court on January 10 to be sentenced in the case where he was found guilty of 34 felony counts in the "hush money" case.  We also dive into the bumpy road that Speaker Mike Johnson has ahead after his re-election.  In segment two, we bring you the "Ford Fact Check," where Johnathan talks about the horrible assumptions MAGA made about the New Orleans terrorist.  LINKS  Trump sentencing  Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10, but says he won't be incarcerated Trump must be sentenced in hush money case, judge signals no jail | Reuters Mike Johnson Speaker  Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes - ABC News New Orleans  Texas man kills 15 on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street after driving a truck with ISIS flag through a crowd New Orleans Republican lies The GOP Keeps Parroting Trump’s False Claims About the New Orleans Attack – Mother Jones Republicans Wrongly Tie New Orleans Attack to Illegal Immigration; Suspect Was a Citizen - FactCheck.org Vegas suicide bombing  Cybertruck bombing appears to be suicide of veteran who had PTSD, FBI says

    25 min

  7. JAN 6 · BONUS

    Recording Artist and Actress Tori Keeth Joins Johnathan and Brian

    Acclaimed recording artist and actress Tori Keeth joined Johnathan and Brian to discuss her story.  Tori has been raped twice.  She has persevered and become a strong advocate for victims of this horrible crime that happens to too many individuals. Listen to Tori tell her story and give words of encouragement to other victims while decrying the perpetrators who continue to make ways in their lives despite ruining the lives of their victims.  Listen to Tori's song about her experience, Poison, on Spotify HERE and on Apple Music HERE  Consider supporting an organization that Tori supports that helps victims, RAINN.  Follow Tori on all socials @torikeeth .

    36 min

  8. 12/30/2024

    Episode 38 - MAGA Infighting Over Immigrants, and Alienating Allies

    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by talking about MAGA infighting about foreign workers in the United States using the H1B Visa program to work in the States.  The Tech Bros, like Elon, love this rule, but MAGA will MAGA and be appalled that foreigners may be better at a job than Americans. The Saga continues.... In segment two, the guys talk about Donald Trump having delusional thoughts about buying Greenland (again), making Canada the 51st state, and possibly conducting a light invasion of Mexico. And....Donald Trump is pushing for the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal.  The Ford Fact Check is all about illegal immigration. Johnathan has all of the facts and data!  LINKS  Trump, Panama, Greenland, Canada  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/29/trump-greenland-panama-china-threats https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/sen-cardin-trumps-tough-talk-panama-canal-push/story?id=117170338 Panama's founding and history https://1997-2001.state.gov/regions/wha/panama/991206_faqs.html Musk and Ramaswamy H-B1 Visa  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/musk-vivek-ramaswamy-h1b-visa-maga-immigration-what-to-know/ Trump backs H-1B visas, aligning with Musk on immigration https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/28/trump-h1b-musk-immigration-debate/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyv7gxp02yo Ford Fact check.  US Bureau of Labor statistics 7.7 million open jobs.  https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm Current US birth rate  https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2024/20240525.htm https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/usa/united-states/birth-rate#:~:text=The%20birth%20rate%20for%20U.S.,a%200.09%25%20increase%20from%202020. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/

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Ford News is the brainchild of new media journalist Johnathan Ford and media vet Brian London. Ford News aims to cover the current state of American politics, supported by facts and the truth while calling out those that aim to subvert American democracy. Weekly episodes of Ford News will bring you the latest scuttlebutt on the biggest news in the world of U.S. politics with some personal flair and humor mixed in. 

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
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