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WarRoom Battleground EP 962: Holding Polis Accountable For Tina Peters; Victory For The Grassroots

The Midday Show is holding Joe "the hammer" accountable for his horrendous performances two weeks in a row on beat the hammer.

Admit it, you have acted irresponsible from time to time.  It's okay, IF you understand that accountability isn't always an easy path, but it is always necessary to build character and integrity.  It's no different when dealing with your kids.  Teach accountability and the rest of life will fall into place for them, in a good way.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Msizi Myeza, CEO of the Council for the Built Environment, following the tragic building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, that claimed nine construction workers’ lives. They discuss emerging trends in South Africa’s infrastructure sector and explore whether corruption, and personal connections are influencing how building plans get approved. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Jesus was not filled with a thing. He was filled with a person.” In this message, Filled, Sent, and Accountable, Pastor Chad Everett teaches how Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit, led by the Spirit, and sent with authority to bring good news to the brokenhearted, the captive, and the oppressed. The same Holy Spirit that filled Jesus now lives in every believer. Because of that, every follower of Christ is sent with a purpose — to preach the gospel, pray for people, and bring the hope of the Kingdom of God wherever they go. Too often the Church has shifted from “go and preach the gospel” to simply “come and attend.” But Jesus' command has never changed. The Great Commission was never meant to become the great suggestion. Jesus has given His followers authority and power through the Holy Spirit. The question is not whether we are equipped — the question is whether we will say yes to being sent. This message will challenge you to stop living as a spectator and begin living as someone filled with the Spirit, sent on mission, and accountable to God. The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

3.3.26, Tobi Altizer discusses the Commanders releasing Marshon Lattimore and how he's not letting GM Adam Peters off the hook for that trade being a bust along with other decisions.

Zac Polston, known on YouTube as Zac from the Vanguard, is a YouTuber, Journalist, and Filmmaker. He's the co-host of the Lefty Breadtube show, The Vanguard. They do a news show from a progressive point of view, and dissect the inter-fightings of indie lefty media. Also, they talk film, sports, and culture as 2 dudes from Kansas City.

Episode OverviewIn this episode, Philip breaks down the complete process of design project planning step by step and explains why creative projects fail long before design even begins.If you've ever dealt with scope creep, unclear objectives, endless revision rounds, stakeholder misalignment, or subjective “I just don't like it” feedback, this episode is for you.Whether you're a freelancer, agency owner, consultant, or client-side marketing leader, you'll learn how to plan the work so you can work the plan and keep projects running like a well-oiled machine. What You'll Learn in This EpisodePhilip walks through the six key stages of design project planning and explains how each stage reduces chaos, increases profitability, and improves client relationships.1. Engagement & PreparationHow to run a strategic discovery callQualifying prospects and identifying red flagsSpotting upsell opportunitiesWhy a ballpark quote saves you hours of wasted proposal timeWhat must be included in a strong proposal and contract2. Project Architecture (The Project Plan)The six components of a strong internal project planUsing Gantt charts to visualize phases and overlapBuilding a RACI decision matrix (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed)Establishing communication pathways and infrastructure3. Kickoff & Brand FoundationHow to onboard stakeholders correctlyClarifying approval chains before creative beginsGathering brand documentation, competitive insights, and research4. The Creative BriefWhy the creative brief is a designer's second contractHow strategy removes subjectivity from creative evaluationWhat belongs in a high-impact briefWhy simplifying the brief increases creative clarity5. Creative DevelopmentUsing brand and design strategy as guardrailsWhen to develop mood boards or style scapesHow to anchor every presentation in strategy6. Final Delivery & Follow-UpWhy delivery is not the end of leverageConducting post-project reviewsGathering testimonials and case study metricsAsking for referrals strategicallyTurning project success into portfolio growth Key TakeawayCreative success is rarely about talent alone. It is about structure.When you scope correctly, align stakeholders, clarify strategy, and build objective guardrails into your process, creative becomes smoother, faster, and more profitable .Plan the work. Then work the plan.Who This Episode Is ForFreelance designersSmall and mid-sized agency ownersConsultantsCreative directorsClient-side marketing leadersMid-to-late career creative professionals looking to professionalize their processResources MentionedBrand Strategy 101 Course:https://philipvandusen.com/bs101One Page Creative Brief Template:https://philipvandusen.com/productsBonfire Mastermind Community:https://philipvandusen.com/bonfire If you found this episode valuable, subscribe to Brand Design Masters, leave a review, and share it with another creative professional who wants fewer headaches and better project outcomes.____________________________________ WEBSITEhttps://www.philipvandusen.com BONFIRE: Mastermind Community for Creative Proshttps://philipvandusen.com/bonfire BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER  https://www.philipvandusen.com/muse CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHINGhttps://philipvandusen.com/oneonone YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/philipvandusen BRAND DESIGN MASTERS PODCAST https://podcast.branddesignmasters.com/subscribe BRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSEhttps://philipvandusen.com/bs101 LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen/ THREADShttps://www.threads.net/@philipvandusen  FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/philipvandusen.agency/ ____________________________________ AFFILIATE PARTNERS: BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP: Adobe Training with Daniel Scotthttps://www.byol.me/philip   GO HIGHLEVEL: All-in-One CRMhttps://www.gohighlevel.com/philipvandusen TUBEBUDDY: The best YouTube pluginhttps://www.tubebuddy.com/philipvandusen ____________________________ Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant based in New York. A highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management, Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.

- Missouri has a proposal that would make drunk drivers who kill a parent or guardian in a car accident financially liable for the care of the child. - On the Illinois side, there is a proposal to lower the BAC requirement for a DUI from .08 to .05See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Browns new head coach Todd Monken was outspoken at the combine yesterday, especially about the quarterback room. Ken and Lima debate on how he's going to be able to hold players accountable.

If taking accountability scares you, you're doing it wrong! In this episode of Troubleshooting Agile, Squirrel and Jeffrey talk about the background of the final chapter of their book, Agile Conversations, including Jeffrey's “Aha” moment watching a Kent Beck speech, why the idea of accountability teaches us to lie as kids, and what really happens when we ditch the fear and hold ourselves to account. SHOW LINKS: - XP Explained book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67833.Extreme_Programming_Explained - Rapid Development book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/93892.Rapid_Development - Dynamics of Software Development ("don't flip the bozo bit"): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1416996.Dynamics_of_Software_Development - Nurtureshock: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6496815-nurtureshock - Greenshifting: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/greenshifting - Kent Beck Ease at Work: https://www.infoq.com/news/2007/04/beck-ease-at-work/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeA4CBInqKo - The Art of Action: https://www.stephenbungay.com/Books.ink - Radiating Intent: https://medium.com/@ElizAyer/dont-ask-forgiveness-radiate-intent-d36fd22393a3 - Accountability and Compassion: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/mutual-learning-model-accountability-and-compassion -------------------------------------------------- You'll find free videos and practice material, plus our book Agile Conversations, at agileconversations.com And we'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show: email us at info@agileconversations.com -------------------------------------------------- About Your Hosts Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication. Squirrel is an advisor, author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant, and he's helped over 300 companies of all sizes make huge, profitable improvements in their culture, skills, and processes. You can find out more about his work here: douglassquirrel.com/index.html Jeffrey is Vice President of Engineering at ION Analytics, Organiser at CITCON, the Continuous Integration and Testing Conference, and is an accomplished author and speaker. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick/

What happens when a man who speaks out against an authoritarian regime becomes a global target—and can justice reach across borders when governments are involved? In this gripping episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with attorney Dylan Barkett, who represents the family of Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd in a groundbreaking lawsuit against the nation of Iran. What begins as a story of political activism quickly unfolds into a chilling international saga involving an assassination attempt in California, a shocking abduction, torture, and a death allegedly orchestrated by a foreign regime. Jimmy Sharmahd was an outspoken advocate for a free Iran. After surviving a targeted hit in Los Angeles, he was later kidnapped abroad and ultimately killed. His family is now fighting back—using the American legal system to seek accountability from a foreign government. Dylan Barkett takes listeners behind the scenes of what it means to pursue justice in cases involving state-sponsored violence, global politics, and unimaginable personal loss. This episode goes beyond legal theory. It's about courage, family, resilience, and the question of whether justice is possible when power operates on an international scale. What to expect in this episode: How Jimmy Sharmahd's activism made him a target of the Iranian regime The details of the assassination attempt in California (and how he narrowly survived) The shocking kidnapping and death that followed, and the evidence connecting it to Iran How families can use U.S. courts to pursue accountability against foreign governments What justice looks like when the defendant is an unresponsive nation-state The emotional toll on families fighting for recognition and truth Why symbolic court victories can still matter on the global stage   Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast!   Resources: Barket Lawyers: https://www.barketlawyers.com  Connect with Barket Lawyers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barketlawyers    This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.  

Physician, author, and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "Accountable care cooperatives: a 2026 vision for U.S. health care." David analyzes the severe funding crisis affecting American families where premiums have skyrocketed and millions lack access to primary care providers. He shares personal experiences with the medical system regarding back pain and criticizes the pharmaceutical industry for prioritizing profit over patient safety in drug development. The conversation outlines a bold structural solution involving member-owned cooperatives that integrate social determinants of health like nutrition and housing while freezing federal spending. David argues that shifting to a nonprofit model can drastically reduce administrative waste and improve metabolic health outcomes. Discover how a community-governed approach can stabilize the national deficit and restore affordable access for everyone. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Dorinda Medley gets mad. Real Mad. In other news, Andy Cohen defends Amanda Frances  and explains all the reasons we should love her and leave her alone. Gizelle and Robyn hold Karen Huger's feet to the fire. Monique and Ashley get very mad at Karen and oh, so very much more.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CHEERS -CheersHealth.com (Get 20% Off A Way To Feel Better The Morning After A Few Drinks With Code Velvet ) COYUCHI - coyuchi.com/VELVETROPE (15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Comfortable Organic Sheets) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl and Mike are joined by Jock Landale as they discuss the Hawks and their push to reach the playoffs.

Hello to you listening in Spokane, Washington! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Christopher Armitage writing The Existentialist Republic on Substack posted an article entitled Democrats Can Launch Criminal Investigations into DOGE, Today. According to Armitage dozens of state investigations have the power to bring criminal actions to hold Musk/DOGE accountable for pirating private Social Security Administration (SSA) data and releasing it to third parties. Click HERE to read the article and get ready to take steps to e-mail your County Prosecutor, Governor and Attorney General.     Following are three email templates you can use if you live in the Great State of Washington. For all other states, please check the Substack article comments to find yours. If you don't see your state, comment in the post to receive your state's relevant statutes and templates to email. Thank you for listening and taking action wherever your feet touch the ground! Email 1: To your Washington State County Prosecutor Dear, I'm writing to request that your office refer a matter to Attorney General Nick Brown for criminal investigation under RCW 43.10.232. In a January 16, 2026 court filing in AFSCME v. Social Security Administration (D. Md., No. 1:25-cv-00596), the U.S. Department of Justice admitted that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency, while embedded at the Social Security Administration, transferred agency data to an unauthorized third-party server called Cloudflare outside all SSA security protocols. The SSA has confirmed it cannot determine what data was shared or whether it still exists on that server. A DOGE team member also sent an encrypted file believed to contain the names and addresses of roughly 1,000 people to the Department of Homeland Security and DOGE leadership, and the SSA has been unable to access the file to verify its contents. The filing further revealed that a DOGE employee signed a "Voter Data Agreement" with a political advocacy group seeking to match Social Security records against state voter rolls to overturn election results in certain states. The SSA made two Hatch Act referrals to the Office of Special Counsel as a result. Separately, NPR has reported that DOGE engineer Aram Moghaddassi contacted the Florida governor's office about state voter data while working simultaneously at SSA and DHS, and that a DOGE associate publicly claimed to have matched SSA data against voter rolls at a political rally. SSA records include the personal information of Washington residents in [your county]. This conduct may constitute violations of Washington's identity theft statute (RCW 9.35.020) and the Washington Cybercrime Act (RCW 9A.90). Federal officials do not have blanket immunity from state criminal prosecution when they exceed the scope of their authorized duties. I'm asking you to refer this matter to Attorney General Brown so his Criminal Justice Division can investigate whether Washington residents were victims of state crimes. The AG's office has confirmed it needs a referral from a county prosecutor or the governor to act. You have the authority to open that door. Thank you for your time and your service to our community. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] Email 2: To the Washington State Governor Ferguson Dear Governor Ferguson, I'm writing to request that your office refer a matter to Attorney General Nick Brown for criminal investigation under RCW 43.10.232. In a January 16, 2026 court filing in AFSCME v. Social Security Administration (D. Md., No. 1:25-cv-00596), the U.S. Department of Justice admitted that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency, while embedded at the Social Security Administration, transferred agency data to an unauthorized third-party server called Cloudflare outside all SSA security protocols. The SSA has confirmed it cannot determine what data was shared or whether it still exists on that server. A DOGE team member also sent an encrypted file believed to contain the names and addresses of roughly 1,000 people to the Department of Homeland Security and DOGE leadership, and the SSA has been unable to access the file to verify its contents. The filing further revealed that a DOGE employee signed a "Voter Data Agreement" with a political advocacy group seeking to match Social Security records against state voter rolls to overturn election results in certain states. The SSA made two Hatch Act referrals to the Office of Special Counsel as a result. Separately, NPR has reported that a DOGE engineer contacted the Florida governor's office about state voter data while working simultaneously at SSA and DHS, and that a DOGE associate publicly claimed to have matched SSA data against voter rolls at a political rally. These actions may constitute violations of Washington's identity theft statute (RCW 9.35.020) and the Washington Cybercrime Act (RCW 9A.90). The personal information of millions of Washington residents is contained in SSA records. Federal officials do not have blanket immunity from state criminal prosecution when they exceed the scope of their authorized duties, and a state conviction cannot be erased by a presidential pardon. The Attorney General's office has confirmed it requires a referral from a county prosecutor or the governor to investigate and prosecute criminal matters. I'm asking you to make that referral so Attorney General Brown can determine whether Washington residents were victims of state crimes. Thank you for your leadership. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] Email 3: To the Washington State Attorney General's Office The Honorable Nick Brown, I understand that the Washington Attorney General's office requires a referral from a county prosecutor or the governor to investigate and prosecute criminal matters. Toward that end I've written to both my [insert your county's name]  County prosecutor [insert the prosecutor's name] and Governor Ferguson requesting that they make such a referral. Specifically, I've asked them to refer the matter of DOGE employees' handling of Social Security Administration data, as described in the January 2026 DOJ court filing and subsequent reporting, for investigation under Washington's identity theft statute (RCW 9.35.020) and the Washington Cybercrime Act (RCW 9A.90). I wanted your office to be aware that this request is coming, and I hope Attorney General Brown will be prepared to act when the referral arrives. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, Host Gary McCreadie talks with Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc), Founder of Blue Is The New White, and Director Board of Directors in CFESA, about leadership, accountability, and building a strong culture in the trades. They discuss the difference between being nice and being kind, and how leaders can have hard conversations while still showing care and respect, in Part 2. Josh shares his approach to handling poor behavior, setting clear expectations, and knowing when to let someone go. Gary and Josh also explore flexibility, leverage, motivation, and why increasing your value through soft skills can create more opportunities. The episode highlights how strong leadership is built on communication, honesty, and the smart use of soft skills. Gary and Josh discuss leadership in the trades and how to handle tough situations with employees. They talk about the difference between being nice and being kind, and why hard conversations should be clear, direct, and rooted in care. Josh shares how setting expectations early helps hold people accountable and explains when it makes sense to let someone go, especially when trust is broken. The conversation also covers flexibility, time off, and how company culture can impact honesty and performance. They finish by exploring how building value through soft skills and personal growth can create leverage, motivation, and stronger teams. Expect to Learn: How to handle difficult employees while staying firm and kind at the same time. Why setting clear expectations early makes accountability easier later on. When it makes sense to give someone another chance and when it is time to let them go. How flexibility, time off policies, and culture impact honesty and performance. Why increasing your value through soft skills can create leverage, motivation, and stronger leadership. Episode Highlights:  [00:00] - Intro to Josh Zolin in Part 02 [00:57] - Being "kind" vs. being "nice" as a leader  [03:21] - The magic phrase: "You're better than this"  [05:31] - Debating the "Fire fast" philosophy  [08:13] - Red flags: trusting your gut instinct on new hires  [12:02] - Flexibility & leverage in the workplace  [14:30] - Josh's PTO policy & flexibility value  [18:00] - The power of soft skills in leadership  [21:42] - Wrap-up & guest contact information This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/ Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse!   Follow the Guest Josh Zolin on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/   Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc): https://www.linkedin.com/company/wcecommercial/   Blue Is The New White: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-is-the-new-white/   CFESA: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfesa/  Website:  Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc): https://wcecommercial.com/   Blue Is The New White: https://www.blueisthenewwhite.com/   CFESA: https://cfesa.com/  To learn more about Josh Zolin, BITNW Academy, or his podcast "Everything They Don't Tell You", visit https://joshzolin.com/    Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Ignorance is bliss. Whoever said that was never a parent. Coming up, Dr. Randy is […]

Woke up this morning to the news that Britain's former Prince Andrew had been arrested because of his involvement with Epstein. Also found out that South Korea just sentenced their former president to life in prison for temporarily imposing martial law. But here in America, we don't hold our former president accountable for trying to overthrow an election, and we're not holding our rich & powerful accountable for being involved with a notorious sex trafficker. Shame on us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Update is continuation of our reporting on the diligent and thorough workdone by the New Mexico Environment Department to hold Los Alamos NationalLaboratory (LANL) accountable for not responsibly addressing the hexavalent chromiumplume beneath LANL that has now spread beneath Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

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Representative Becca Balint. She'll discuss her role at the hearing, including a face off with Bondi over antisemitism. We'll also talk about the possibility of ICE increasing its presence in Vermont.Then: Green Mountain Transit faces serious budgetary issues. General Manager Clayton Clark says more service cuts could be on their way. He's asking the state for more funding. We talk about the high demand for rides from older people and those with disabilities.Broadcast live on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

A Georgia father is on trial for second degree murder and other charges stemming for a school shooting perpetrated by his son. Chad lays on the many details of the situation and discusses how difficult it is to legislate parental responsibility in tragedies such as this.

When Eve was talking to the snake, Adam was right there with her, listening and watching. Are we helping our spouses stay accountable, are we encouraging them, correcting them, helping them? How do we act, look, speak when we are at our spouse's elbow?Have the best week! Enjoy the journey!

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Michele SteebCEO of Free Up Foundationwww.FreeUpFoundation.comwww.michelesteeb.comAuthor of Answers Behind the RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic MICHELE STEEB: Tragic Tales Demand Reform Across America’s streets, the homeless epidemic is claiming lives, fracturing families, and eroding public safety. Often deeply intertwined with mental illness and addiction, it has become a humanitarian crisis that traps vulnerable individuals in cycles of dependence and despair while destabilizing the communities around them. This crisis has been worsened by policies that elevate the notion of “freedom” over timely, life-saving intervention. Recent events make the consequences of that choice unmistakably clear. Continuing on the current path is neither humane nor responsible. Consider what unfolded in New York City over the holidays. A woman with a documented history of serious mental illness and homelessness was released from psychiatric care, only to purchase a knife hours later, then repeatedly stab a mother changing her baby in a store’s restroom. Thankfully, both mother and child survived. But we must be clear that this was not a random act of violence — it was a foreseeable failure of a system that confuses discharge with success and autonomy with safety. In Honolulu, another homeless individual perished from advanced cancer that physicians later said was treatable with timely intervention. While untreated disease ultimately took his life, it also robbed society of the human potential that could have been restored had policy acknowledged his inability to make informed decisions about his own care. The Reiner family tragedy has laid this failure bare. Two parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were brutally murdered in their Los Angeles home by their adult son — a heartbreaking outcome in the context of his long struggles with addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Their surviving children are left traumatized, and their family is irreparably shattered. These are predictable results of public policy choices that ignore anosognosia — a neurological condition common in severe mental illness and addiction that strips individuals of insight into their own impairment. When public policy relies on voluntary compliance alone, this version of “freedom” becomes a slow, preventable death sentence for those least capable of protecting themselves. The result is a system paralyzed by fear of intervention, even as untreated illness escalates into violence, loss, and irreversible harm. For decades, civil commitment standards have been weakened in the name of civil liberties, requiring proof of imminent danger before action can be taken. By the time that threshold is met, irreversible damage has often already occurred. Meanwhile, homelessness is at the highest point ever recorded in our nation’s history, as is the death rate amongst the homeless population, driven largely by addiction as this JAMA study from San Francisco indicates. Voluntary programs help some, but they leave the sickest behind, precisely because many individuals are incapable of making rational decisions about their own care. Housing without treatment does not heal psychosis or addiction. It merely relocates suffering. That is why the Trump Administration’s current push to strengthen civil commitment laws and expand their use represents an overdue and necessary course correction. Expanding the criteria for intervention, requiring treatment plans with accountability, and ensuring continuity of care are acts of moral responsibility. Governments that turn to court-ordered treatment frameworks and supervised care models are beginning to confront a hard truth: When individuals are too ill to recognize their need for help, the humane response is intervention. While the Homeless Industrial Complex insists involuntary treatment undermines civil liberties and that it does not work, it was the abandonment of treatment-first approaches — not their use — that coincided with an increase in homelessness, even as public spending ballooned, all under a promise to end homelessness in a decade. It is a profound injustice to allow people with brain diseases to deteriorate, die, or endanger others in the name of an autonomy they do not meaningfully possess. Addiction and serious mental illness are diseases of the brain, not moral failings. Ignoring them does not preserve freedom; it destroys lives, fractures families, and imposes devastating consequences on communities and society as a whole. Accountable compassion pairs empathy with responsibility. It invests in psychiatric beds, recovery-oriented addiction care, and the resilience of human beings. It recognizes that public safety and human purpose are inseparable values. Untreated mental illness, including improperly treated mental illness, costs the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars annually through emergency care, incarceration, lost productivity, and community destabilization. America cannot afford more preventable deaths on sidewalks, more assaults in public spaces, or more families shattered by untreated disease. Thankfully, this Administration recognizes that a society that refuses to intervene until blood is spilled is not a free society at all. Michele Steeb is the founder of Free Up Foundation and author of “Answers Behind the RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic,” based on her 13 years as CEO of Northern California’s largest program for homeless women and children. She is a Visiting Fellow with the Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness Initiative. Follow them on Twitter: @SteebMichele and @ DiscoveryCWP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physician, author, and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "Accountable care cooperatives: a community-owned health care fix." David outlines a transformative plan to replace the fragmented U.S. insurance system with member-owned, nonprofit cooperatives that integrate medical treatment with housing, nutrition, and social support. The conversation explores how shifting to a bottom-up, locally governed model with global budgets can freeze government spending while significantly improving patient outcomes through smaller physician caseloads and direct primary care. David argues that by addressing social determinants of health and cutting administrative waste, we can save trillions of dollars and restore trust in medicine. Discover how a democratic approach to wellness can build a society grounded in solidarity and shared prosperity. True team-based care starts with you. When you join ChenMed, you'll feel seen, heard, and valued. That's because ChenMed practices transformative, physician-led care, focusing on prevention and empowering providers to have a lasting impact on their patients and communities. So, whether you're applying for a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, cardiologist, or medical director position, you'll feel supported and fulfilled in every aspect of your career. Find a job that feels right. Visit ChenMed.com/Physicians to learn more. VISIT SPONSOR → https://chenmed.com/Physicians SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

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Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel condemns the brutal sentencing of Jimmy Lai, illustrating Hong Kong's total loss of freedom and the failure of Western powers to hold Beijing accountable.1793

In 1977, a fledgling magazine startup in San Francisco published a searing story about the Ford Pinto, a car model that executives put on the market knowing its design could cause deaths and serious injuries. That was one of many investigative scoops Mother Jones has published in its 50-year history that established its reputation for holding corporations and politicians accountable. Staying alive in the journalism industry has required some maneuvering, but Mother Jones has managed to set up a sustainable model to continue its mission. We talk with the magazine's leaders about its audience, nonprofit structure, journalism in these times, and what other publications can learn from them. Guests: Clara Jeffery, editor-in-chief, Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting Adam Hochschild, journalist and co-founder, Mother Jones; author, "American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis" and other books; lecturer, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Justice Department releases new documents from the Epstein files, more and more high-profile and powerful men are being exposed as having ties to the financier, child sex offender, serial rapist, and sex trafficker. There are also serious concerns about how the files are being released and what information is or isn't being redacted for the safety of the survivors. Today, host Ali Muldrow tackles this challenging topic with two guests, Prenicia Clifton, a Madison-based child advocate and founder of Seein’ is Believin’, and Grace Panetta, a journalist with The 19th. Panetta joins us from Capitol Hill where Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying about the Justice Department's release of the Epstein files and where survivors are gathering to demand accountability. Panetta says that Democratic lawmakers are pressing Bondi about why survivors' information wasn't properly redacted and why some perpetrators’ names were.  Clifton describes several problems with how the Epstein files are being handled. First, is the adultification and therefore re-victimization of the survivors when officials and the press fail to treat them as children, as minors, who cannot consent to their abuse. Another problem is that white supremacy and wealth underpin our justice system such that when Epstein was first convicted in 2009, he received a short sentence and after that his powerful allies maintained their ties. Abuse happens when people have access, privacy, and control of others, says Clifton. She advises parents to have conversations with their children about consent and to know who their kids spend time with, including online.  They also discuss the “tough on crime” rhetoric of the Trump administration in comparison to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwells' crimes, the power dynamics between adults and children, and prioritizing abuse prevention in our communities by observing, interrupting, and creating policies to hold people accountable.  Prenicia Clifton is the founder of Seein’ is Believin’ where she works to address the needs of youth, including mental health, life readiness, and suicide prevention. Her goal is to make a difference in the lives of 1 million kids through culturally infused programming, policy creation, and community advocacy. She is a certified Praesidium Youth Protection Guardian and a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer. Grace Panetta is a Washington, DC-based politics reporter at The 19th, a nonprofit independent newsroom covering the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Featured image of Jeffrey Epstein's private island via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The World Won't Crumble If We Hold Abusers Accountable appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

HEADLINE: Protecting US Data and Seeking Damages. GUEST: Brandon Weichert. SUMMARY: Weichert urges stricter tech transfer laws and stronger investment screening through CFIUS, arguing the US must hold China financially accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic's global damage. 1915

Lori Lightfoot has worked as Chicago's mayor, a federal prosecutor and a top leader on police accountability. She wants local officials to do more to counter ICE. In the Loop learns about her ICE Accountability Project and how she thinks local officials can respond in the face of aggressive immigration enforcement. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

These three crop producers see no reason why productive farming and clean water can’t co-exist. But first, we need to stop the greenwashing and get our hands dirty. (2 of 2 parts; part 1 is here) More Information • Ear to the Ground 395: The Lobe Rangers • LSP Soil Health Web Page • LSP…  Read More → Source

2 Thessalonians #5 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Paul warns the Thessalonians to avoid idleness and live responsibly. Idleness can weaken our faith, harm the community, and hinder our witness. Join us as we learn how God calls us to purposeful work, faithful living, and loving accountability.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, trial attorney Glen Ged shares how his firm takes on powerful corporations to fight for injured people, from personal injury and mass torts to medical collections and “No Surprises Act” cases. He reflects on landmark cases that changed product safety, the growing impact of PFAS contamination, and why real trial lawyers remain one of the few forces capable of keeping corporate America in check.

In this episode, Joe Benardello, Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of IKS Health, discusses how accountable partnerships and agentic AI are transforming healthcare delivery. He explores how technology, human collaboration, and shared accountability can drive better patient outcomes, reduce clinician burden, and create sustainable value for health systems.This episode is sponsored by IKS Health.

Jason and Miike explain that unlike Bill Belichick/Robert Kraft, Tom Brady will have no difficulties when it's his turn to go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Could Draymond Green really be on the trade block as the deadline nears? Plus, a debate if18 regular season games is inevitable! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The details of Baltimore City v. Hanover Armory, using litigation as a tool for public health, and making Maryland a safer place.Cass interviews Dr. Daniel Webster about his experience as expert witness in a landmark gun violence court case. -o-www.everythingispublichealth.comBluesky Social: @everythingisPHMastodon: @everythingispublichealth Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.com   Support the show

If you live somewhere with really cold winter months, you get it.It's dark out early, it's cold, you don't want to leave your house. On top of that you're craving warm comfort foods. Next thing you know, you feel like nutrition has slipped and training isn't as consistent as you'd like. You start feeling like trash and motivation is gone.So how can we stay more accountable in the winter so we can stay on top of our health and goals?This episode touches on key ways to stay on top of it no matter the season!Tune in for more info and apply these today!--------------------------------------------------------------Find me on IG: @jfaye_rdWork with me! More info hereFREE RESOURCE! Balancing hormones and reducing PMS

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In this explosive episode of Patriots With Grit, we sit down with John J. Singleton to expose how Americans are being tracked, traced, and surveilled—through smartphones, apps, cameras, vehicles, and even everyday purchases.Most people think “privacy” means hiding or opting out. John explains why that's a trap—and reveals a lawful, non-traditional strategy that treats your data as valuable property, not a privilege corporations can freely exploit.

We are living in difficult and dangerous times. The rule of law is under attack. Some of our most basic values are under attack – things like decency, civility, and diversity. Our Constitution is under attack. But through it all, we've had some remarkable, dedicated public servants who have fought mightily for the rule of law, and for accountability for those who violate our nation's laws - including when those violating the law are in our own government. Some of those dedicated public servants have decided to band together and launch a new law firm. Those individuals are Tim Heaphy, Jack Smith, David Harbach, and Thomas Windom. I recently sat down with some of the founding partners of Heaphy, Smith, Harbach, and Windom to discuss with them why they decided to launch this new endeavor. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substck.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When future historians ask what Putin wanted from Trump, the answer may be painfully simple: “Everything America once stood for.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long-time Bullpen guest, Shelly Wynter, makes his long-awaited return to talk about Marjorie Taylor Greene's retirement from Congress and him holding Trump accountable on his radio show. Host: Dr. Rashad Richey (@IndisputableTYT) Bullpen Guest: Shelly Wynter *** SUBSCRIBE on ⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠  ☞ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON: ⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠  ☞ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠  ☞     ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠ ☞ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Brian Costin, Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity–Illinois, to talk about the power of citizen watchdogs and why transparency matters more than ever. From small-town library referendums to massive waste in local government spending, Brian shares how everyday residents can use tools like Freedom of Information Act requests and open meetings laws to expose misconduct and protect taxpayers. The conversation highlights real-world examples from Illinois, including the impact of the Edgar County Watchdogs, an organization that has helped force hundreds of resignations by uncovering ethics violations. Brian also explains how curiosity, persistence, and new tools like AI are lowering the barrier for citizens who want to hold government accountable — proving that even a small group of people can make a big difference when they shine light on how public money is spent.

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