{"podcast":{"title":"Verdict with Ted Cruz","slug":"verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","podcast_index_feed_id":108306,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/image.jpg?t=1665530564&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":1184,"summary":"Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On \"Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. \"Verdict with Ted Cruz\" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:23:23.174064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306"},"episode":{"title":"AOC causes Founding Father Grave Roll Overs, 'WE didnt get our Way' so BYE VA SCOTUS & Trump takes China Week In Review","slug":"aoc-causes-founding-father-grave-roll-overs-we-didnt-get-our-way-so-bye-va-scotus-trump-takes-china-week-in-review","published_at":"2026-05-16T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/aoc-causes-founding-father-grave-roll-overs-we-didnt-get-our-way-so-bye-va-scotus-trump-takes-china-week-in-review","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/verdict-with-ted-cruz-1/aoc-founding-fathers-va-scotus-ruling-trump-in-china","audio_url":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/f0602e69-bdd5-495f-b1d9-b4310050f19a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541","summary":"1. Founding of the U.S. and AOC The Declaration of Independence (1776) and Constitution (~1787–1789) created the foundation of American democracy. These founding principles (e.g., “all men are created equal”) are portrayed as morally correct ideals , even though the country initially practiced slavery. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and the left: They misinterpret U.S. history (e.g., framing the Revolution as anti-billionaire rather than anti-monarchy). They promote “ignorance” and misinformation about democracy and capitalism. They portray progressive ideology: Anti-law enforcement Supportive of open borders Fear-based (e.g., warnings about government overreach) Detention systems (like ICE facilities) are reasonable for enforcing law , not tools of oppression. Historical examples of mass detention (e.g., Soviet gulags, China, etc.) are linked to leftist governments , suggesting a warning about expanding state power. Republicans led abolition and civil rights gains , while Democrats historically supported slavery and segregation. 2. Virginia Supreme Court & Redistricting Dispute A Virginia redistricting plan heavily favoring Democrats (10–1 advantage) was struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court . Democrats responded by proposing structural changes (e.g., court reforms) to regain power. This is framed as an attempt to undermine judicial independence . Mentions a ruling that: Racial gerrymandering is unconstitutional . The ruling limits how districts can be drawn based on race. The speaker claims Democrats rely on such practices to maintain political control. 3. China Policy and Political Prisoners The final section shifts to foreign policy: A bipartisan U.S. Senate resolution (passed 100–0 ) urges the President to: Raise c…","meta_description":"1. Founding of the U.S. and AOC The Declaration of Independence (1776) and Constitution (~1787–1789) created the foundation of American democracy. 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