Podcasts about Asha

In this solo episode, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, unpacks why speech-language pathologists across the country are suddenly questioning ASHA's CCC refund policy, and what changed to prompt those questions.Many clinicians are discovering, often for the first time, that ASHA membership and the Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) are bundled in ways that were never clearly explained on renewal invoices or on ASHA's website, and that refunds are cut off after January 1. This episode explains what ASHA's refund policy actually says, how it applies to both membership and certification, why assumptions about “required” credentials are starting to fall apart, and why SLPs may be owed a refund if one is requested.Jeanette also explains how employer misrepresentation, unclear renewal processes, and shifting information environments have contributed to confusion, and why this moment isn't about outrage, but about transparency. You'll hear practical guidance on consumer protections, documentation, and appropriate channels for raising concerns, including state consumer protection offices and the attorney general's complaints process.This episode is about clarity, informed choice, and understanding your rights when credentials, money, and employment intersect.

Break Free & Reclaim Your WorthAre you letting other people's opinions define who you are? In this eye-opening episode of Quality Queen Control, Asha Christina exposes the validation trap.How chasing approval, likes, praise, and external affirmation quietly becomes your identity, eroding your confidence, peace, and God-given purpose.Drawing from psychology, faith-based truth, and real-talk stories, Asha unpacks why we fall into people-pleasing, codependency, and self-worth tied to others' approval.Learn to spot the signs, heal the root (rejection wounds, low self-concept, social media traps), and build unshakeable self-validation rooted in who God says you are not what the world thinks.This is your wake-up call to stop performing for approval, reclaim your authentic identity, raise your standards, and step into the high-value, confident queen era you're meant for.No more shrinking to fit in it's time to shine from inner validation!

As the nation absorbed the shock of Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota argued in federal court that the Trump administration was violating the 10th Amendment with Operation Metro Surge. Asha and Renato discuss how the federalism argument can be a check on the Trump administration, which appears to be using 3,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents to intimidate Minnesota officials into doing what it wants. Plus, Renato and Asha analyze ICE's contention that its agents can use administrative “warrants” to enter a person's home to conduct a search and arrest, possibly violating the 4th Amendment. Tune in! Garrett Graff Doomsday Scenario: "ICE 101" — How Trump changed ICE and CBP into a fascist secret police: https://www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/ice-101-how-trump-changed-ice-and-cbp-into-a-fascist-secret-police Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout is driving talented SLPs out of the profession, and perfectionism is a major reason why. In this episode, we break down the myth of the “perfect SLP” and how unrealistic expectations that start in grad school, intensify through credentialing culture, and follow clinicians into the workplace are breaking speech-language pathologists. We talk honestly about burnout, fear of mistakes, productivity pressure, and why so many clinicians feel like they're never doing enough, even when they're doing everything. This conversation reframes burnout as a systemic problem, not a personal failure, and names what SLPs actually need to stay in the field.Stop paying to track ASHA-approved CEUs. Save your money and set up for a FREE CEU/PDH tracker with Speech Therapy PD. While you are there, get $10 off a professional subscription with the code FixSLP10!

What if the men you keep attracting (or settling for) are simply a mirror of how you truly see yourself? In this eye-opening episode of Quality Queen Control, Asha Christina reveals the hard truth: your dating patterns are just your self-concept on display.Drawing from psychology, faith, and real-life wisdom, Asha breaks down how low self-worth, hidden insecurities, and outdated beliefs create repeating cycles of toxic relationships, situationships, and unfulfilling love. Learn how to identify limiting self-concepts, heal your inner narrative, raise your standards, and reprogram your mind to attract high-value, godly partners who match the queen you are becoming.This is your wake-up call to stop chasing and start embodying the love you deserve in 2026. Shift your self-concept, transform your dating life, and step into abundance!

Send us a textPolicy shifts, lived experience, and modern tech meet in a conversation that makes hearing health feel urgent, hopeful, and actionable. We sit down with HIA executive director Bridget Dobyan to connect the dots between 2026 advocacy priorities, the real value of professional care, and what the latest MarketTrak 2025 data tells us about adoption, satisfaction, and consumer behavior. From state-level licensing updates after the OTC rule to federal student loan reforms that shape the workforce pipeline, we map a clear path for clinicians and consumers to navigate change with confidence.Bridget shares a practical playbook: invite lawmakers into your clinic during district work periods, show them the full care journey, and partner with AAA, ASHA, ADA, Listen Carefully and IHS to align messaging. We dive into why the timeline to seek help is shrinking, how satisfaction remains high for both devices and professionals, and why many OTC users say they would have benefited from clinical guidance on assessment, selection, and troubleshooting. This isn't theory; it's data-backed insight that reinforces the power of counseling, empathy, and real-world fine-tuning, even as AI tools evolve.You'll also hear how HIA's man-on-the-street campaign blends humor and education to make hearing health relatable at every age. A new mother finds comfort in newborn screening; a new hearing aid user lights up about Bluetooth streaming and wishes he hadn't waited. These stories counter fear with possibility, positioning hearing care as part of total health—supporting communication, safety, and cognitive well-being. If you're a clinician, you'll leave with steps to boost advocacy and awareness. If you're a listener on the fence, you'll see how earlier action leads to better outcomes.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who's been “waiting to hear better,” and leave a quick review with your biggest takeaway—we read them all.Omega AI hearing aids don't just keep up. They redefine what it means to be modern and discreet yet durable and comfortable for all-day wear.They're waterproof, everyday-proof, and designed to go the distance of your day and then some. All while tailored to your unique hearing needs. Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast TeamEmail: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast Facebook: Hearing Matters Podcast

Shortly after Trump made tariff and military threats against European allies over Greenland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a blistering speech in Davos, saying the world order as we know it “is in the midst of a rupture.” Western leaders also have expressed dismay that the U.S. has become an untrustworthy partner. Asha and Renato chat with CNN's Jim Sciutto on how Trump's “Fortress America” view and volatile foreign policy moves have upended a world order in place since the middle of the 20th century and how it all potentially makes the U.S. less safe and less prosperous. Plus, Renato and Asha discuss the DOJ's purported investigation of Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, over their public statements on ICE's tactics in their state. Tune in! Jim Sciutto's Book: The Return of Great Powers https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734287/the-return-of-great-powers-by-jim-sciutto/ Virtual Cruise Info Session Hosted by Asha and Renato: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ulj-YG6M8kS_691M0FALjfmFfLYa_OpBnph9e1Co8ftURVBPSDJZNE9YSjJGM0ZPNTFFRUxaOElZTCQlQCN0PWcu Alaska cruise: https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The woman you're becoming will cost you certain relationships, friendships, habits, and comfort zones and that's exactly how it's supposed to be.In this raw and transformative episode of Quality Queen Control, Asha Christina unpacks the beautiful truth behind outgrowing relationships as you level up into the high-value woman God called you to be.Asha shares faith-rooted wisdom, real-life stories, and psychology insights on why growth requires letting go: releasing toxic ties, jealous friends, low-standard connections, and anything that no longer aligns with your glow-up.Learn how to embrace the cost of elevation, protect your peace, attract aligned relationships, and trust God's pruning process for your transformation.f you're ready to stop shrinking to fit in and start shining in your queen era, this episode is your permission slip. The upgrade is worth it!

On the morning of September 21st, 2015, a young woman walked into a small roadside cafe in Northern California… and never walked back out.Asha Kreimer was 26 years old.  She was far from home, struggling, and in visible distress in the days before she vanished.  Hours earlier, she'd been released from a hospital.  Now, inside a quiet diner near the cliffs of Mendocino County, she stood up from the table, said she was going to the bathroom - and disappeared. She had no phone, no money, and no identification.  Her jacket would later be found near the edge of the coastline.  Asha herself was never seen again.What happened to Asha Kreimer?  And how does someone vanish from a cafe in broad daylight… without a trace?Listen as we dive into Northern California, the case of Asha Kreimer, and how to stay alive on vacation.Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.comWe're on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcastFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcastTheme Music by Roger Allen DexterSources:https://www.facebook.com/missingashakreimer/https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/6oj4th/asha_kreimer_went_to_the_bathroom_in_the_middle/https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/52729https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-asha-kreimer-26-point-arena-21-september-2015.300031/page-4#post-14696934https://theava.com/archives/74425#4https://kymkemp.com/2018/04/24/mother-of-missing-australian-woman-in-the-area-again-searching-for-her-daughter/https://kymkemp.com/2020/05/03/cold-case-mendocino-one-day-after-her-31st-birthday-a-long-look-at-the-odd-disappearance-of-asha-kreimer/

After an unexpected eight-week silence, Dr. Jeanette Benigas returns to the Fix SLP Podcast to explain where she's been, what's been happening behind the scenes, and why stepping away was necessary.In this episode, Jeanette addresses burnout in speech-language pathology, advocacy fatigue, care partner strain, and the pressure of being constantly accessible while leading a clinician-driven movement. She speaks directly to listeners, supporters, and sustaining partners who felt confused or unsettled by the silence, offering transparency without dramatization.You'll also hear how Fix SLP is moving forward with clearer boundaries, better planning, and a more sustainable approach to podcasting and advocacy, so the work can continue without burning out the people doing it.If you're an SLP navigating burnout or invested in clinician-led advocacy, this episode offers clarity, accountability, and a path forward.Stop paying to track ASHA-approved CEUs. Save your money and set up for a FREE CEU/PDH tracker with Speech Therapy PD. While you are there, get $10 off a professional subscription with the code FixSLP10!

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 The nation was stunned last week when an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen. Within hours, Trump administration officials slammed the mother of three, saying she was trying to hit the agent with her vehicle. Yet videos posted to social media revealed that she appeared to be turning her car away from the officer. Asha and Renato assess whether anyone will be held accountable for the killing of Renee Good, the mass resignations at the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office and the false claim from law school graduate JD Vance that the ICE officer has “absolute immunity.” Plus, Renato and Asha discuss the revelation that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is being investigated by federal prosecutors over building renovations at the central bank, part of a destabilizing pressure campaign by Trump to get the Fed to cut interest rates. Listen up! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes back Amber, from When Deep Calls Deep, to talk about how the Old Testament, especially the book of Judges, proves the doctrine of Libertarian Free Will (LFW).    To help Joel's four-year-old daughter Asha, who was diagnosed with leukemia, click here and please be generous:  https://gofund.me/6ffa140b7   To subscribe to Amber's channel, go here: https://www.youtube.com/@WhenDeepCallsDeep-Amber  

Explaining Posse Comitatus and Martial Law. Will He Do it on MLK Day? Trump's New Nobel Prize: Yuck. Friday Football Playoffs. Kyle Tucker, Kyrsten Sinema and Why The Dodgers Are Like Trump.  Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most urgent threats to our democracy with returning champion Asha Rangappa, former FBI Special Agent and Yale national security law expert, in an all–new Football Friday episode recorded January 16, 2026. From Venezuela to Venezuela-style tactics at home, they connect the dots on how Trump's use of military force, deportation crackdowns, and legal maneuvers feed a larger project of power and conquest across the Western Hemisphere, and why the Insurrection Act is now a “circuit breaker moment” for American democracy.​ Because every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news—and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows—this conversation delivers sharp, accessible explanations of the Insurrection Act, the Posse Comitatus Act, and why using active-duty troops as “bodyguards for ICE” could turn American cities into occupied zones. Paul and Asha lay out how Trump telegraphs his punches, how he could flip the language of “insurrection” and “domestic terrorism” onto his political enemies, and what happens when illegal orders collide with the oaths of military leaders and service members.​ They also go beyond the headlines to track a Western-hemisphere “sphere of influence” strategy that looks imported from Moscow and Beijing, the Supreme Court's looming tariff decision, and the chilling symbolism of Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado handing her Nobel Prize to Trump—while tying in Ukraine's brutal winter, the assault on Stars and Stripes, and the erosion of U.S. credibility as France steps in to provide two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence. And because it's Football Friday, Paul closes a heavy episode with playoff picks, wine, the new “Independent is an Attitude” anthem from producer Chris Rosenthal, and Asha's shout-out to indie band Mates of State—reminding listeners that staying vigilant also means protecting joy, culture and community. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Listen/watch Asha's podcast It's Complicated and check out her Freedom Academy on Substack and follow her on social media. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your brain is like a computer, ready to be reprogrammed for success!In this game-changing episode of Quality Queen Control, Asha Christina dives into the neuroscience of discipline, revealing how to hardwire unbreakable habits, rewire limiting neural pathways, and upgrade your mindset for lasting transformation.Using cutting-edge brain science combined with faith-based principles, Asha shares powerful strategies to build dopamine-driven routines, overcome procrastination, strengthen self-control, and create an unshakable daily structure. Whether you're struggling with consistency, motivation, or old patterns holding you back, this episode will teach you how to literally re-code your brain for discipline, productivity, and abundance.Level up from lazy habits to queen-level execution. It's time to hardwire the version of you God designed... disciplined, focused, and unstoppable!

Ready to transform your dating life in 2026?Join Asha Christina as she dives deep into rewiring your brain for dating; shifting from scarcity mindsets, toxic patterns, and low-effort relationships to attracting the high-value love you deserve.In this powerful episode, Asha shares psychology-backed strategies, faith-inspired wisdom, and practical tips to reprogram your thoughts: overcome attachment issues, raise your standards, heal from past heartbreak, and embody feminine energy that magnetizes quality men.Whether you're single, healing from a breakup, or ready to level up your relationships, this is your guide to becoming a high-value woman who manifests healthy, godly partnerships.Ditch the situationships and let's rewire for real love! If this resonated, drop a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 

Kick off 2026 strong by ditching the lazy girl era!Join Asha Christina on Quality Queen Control for the ultimate Anti-Lazy Girl Manifesto! In this empowering episode, Asha breaks down 26 transformative things she and her listeners are bringing into their winter arc for unstoppable growth in mindset, productivity, relationships, faith, and self-improvement.Discover actionable productivity tips for women, motivation strategies to rebuild discipline, goal-setting habits for 2026, and faith-based wisdom to level up your life. Whether you're rebranding your career, elevating your dating standards, or building unshakeable confidence, this manifesto is your blueprint to become the high-value queen you're meant to be.Perfect for women ready to exit lazy girl jobs, embrace hot girl winters, and manifest abundance in the new year. Let's make 2026 your most disciplined, sophisticated era yet!

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 In a shock to the world, the Trump administration launched a military operation that nabbed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a daring midnight assault. Asha and Renato discuss how a controversial decades-old legal memo written by a young Bill Barr surfaced in the White House's arguments for snatching Maduro, and they dig into why the Trump administration is insisting the raid was just a law enforcement operation and not a violation of the U.N. Charter. Renato and Asha also go over what Trump's assertion of executive and military power means for the rest of the world, especially as the President gleefully issued warnings over the weekend to Colombia, Cuba and Denmark. Plus, they discuss the federal case against Maduro, who claims that he is the head of state and immune from prosecution. Listen up! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 In late December, the Department of Justice missed the federally mandated deadline to release all the Epstein files, citing the huge number of files it needs to process. On Christmas Eve, the DOJ revealed it had “found” another 1 million Epstein documents and recent reports claim there are more than 5 million documents yet to be reviewed. Asha and Renato break down the Epstein files saga and how Congress can compel Attorney General Pam Bondi to comply with the law. Plus, they discuss the latest revelation that the U.S. bombed a facility for the first time on Venezuelan soil. Finally, Asha and Renato analyze the ethics of generative AI and search engines. Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.socialFollow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.socialFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn where to find the ASHA Leader's most popular stories from 2025, and revisit past episodes of the ASHA Voices podcast, in this short episode.Plus, we invite you to share what subjects you would like to hear discussed on ASHA Voices in 2026.TranscriptASHA Leader Highlights:Articles and Podcasts SLPs Read, Shared, and Listened the Most to in 2025Articles and Podcasts Audiologists Read, Shared, and Listened to the Most in 2025Podcast Proposal Guide2025 Highlights:ASHA Voices: 'This Too Is a Mask': A Neurodivergent SLP Confronts Autism and IdentityASHA Voices: AI Voices Helping AAC Users-On Stage and In LifeASHA Voices: Two Audiologists Take the Mic on Podcasting and Their CareersASHA Voices: Preparing the 'Vocal Athlete' for PerformanceASHA Voices: Changes and Trends in Dysphagia TreatmentASHA Voices: Supporting Families of Children With Disorders of Consciousness

Send us a textMerry Christmas and welcome to the last episode of 2025! This week on the show!The Sully family are introduced to a new threat in James Cameron's third installment:Avatar: Fire and AshA story about the people you love, and how to survive them, in:Ella McKayInspired by a legend. Bound by a dream and good times never seemed so good. Hugh jackman and Kate Hudson star in: Song Sung Blue and finally Deliver us from evil…Nick Cage stars in:The Carpenter's sonReady for my verdict. Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure you check out The Super Familiar with the Wilson's Podcast!Watch Here followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we wrap up this holiday with the 1994 Christmas film Trapped in Paradise.Listen Here Support the show

Guests: Vicki R. Deal-Williams, ASHA's Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, 2026 ASHA President ElectEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/the-future-of-slhThis episode is a collaboration with the Keys for SLPs podcast, hosted by Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP. Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S joins as a co-host to welcome ASHA leadership Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, FASAE, CAE, ASHA's Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CTRI, ASHA-F, 2026 ASHA President Elect for an inside look at the evolving speech-language-hearing professions.Together, they will explore emerging technologies, workforce trends, and ongoing efforts to recruit and retain professionals, particularly those from BIPOC communities. The conversation will also highlight the SLP Interstate Compact and offer practical guidance for students and early-career professionals navigating the changing landscape of the field.About the Guests:Vicki Deal-Williams serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), where she has been a valued team member for more than three decades. A Certified Association Executive and distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Vicki is also an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist and ASHA Fellow. Her expertise lies in cultivating leadership, aligning strategic goals with organizational priorities, and navigating teams through transformation with clarity and purpose. She is known for her ability to authentically build strong, collaborative relationships and to foster a welcoming culture where everyone feels they have a voice. Through clear vision, steady guidance, and deep commitment, she works alongside volunteer leaders and members, students, vendors, partners, and staff to advance ASHA's mission, achieve optimal results, and ensure lasting impact.Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CTRI, is the Consultant to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the area of Speech-Language Pathology and a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a two-time member of ASHA's Board of Directors, and a Board Certified Specialist in Child Language. He is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor. He has presented several times at ASHA Conventions on the topic of recruiting and retaining men and minorities in speech-language pathology and has written several articles on the topic.

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Alice and Brett of The Prosecutors Podcast about the mysterious disappearance of 9 year old Asha Degree from Shelby, North Carolina on February 14th, 2000. If you have any information on Asha's disappearance please submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324), or contact your local FBI office.  Check out The Prosecutors at https://prosecutorspodcast.com/. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosecutors/id1513765512. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jE3NzCLOp9pXIcBeHuZOy. IG: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/. YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/prosecutorspodcast. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at ⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at ⁠⁠http://williamsflutes.com⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!For the first time in a long while, our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders bring back our Vintage Reactions series! For those of you who are new to SWR, our Vintage Reactions series is where Aaron and David sit down and share their reactions to the vintage Star Wars animated shows from the 80's. This week, they react to the season one finale of the animated series Ewoks entitled “Asha”. Listen in as they breakdown the episode, characters, connections and creatures. Plus, Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Show Outline:Episode 232 IntroEwoks “Asha”  DiscussionEpisode IntroductionInitial ReactionsThe Character of AshaSaga ConnectionsVintage Creature CornerHappy EndingClosingStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Join the discussion! Click on any of the show links and send us your thoughts about this or any Star Wars topic!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on  TikTok!Follow us on Threads!Follow us on Bluesky!Follow us on Pinterest!Subscribe on YouTube!Follow Aaron and David on X!Follow Aaron and David on Instagram!

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Each Disney Princess movie is set in a different time and part of the world. For many they are a first glimpse of history and cultures outside of our own. But have you ever wondered what life was really like for your favorite Disney Princess? Let's take a look at each of Disney's 16 animated Princesses, including the latest addition, Asha, to determine where and when they are most likely set. Then I'll match each iconic princess to a real-life royal woman from the same time and place. So we can get a sense of what life without witches, curses and singing animal sidekicks was really like. In some cases there are interesting similarities; Eugénie de Montijo really did go from rags to riches like Cinderella, Catherine of Valois was a sleeping beauty like Aurora and Mihrimah Sultan was a respected leader like Jasmine. So put on your ballgown and tiara, or strap on your armor and let's compare Disney Princesses to real history! Part 1: Snow White - Maria Anna of Bavaria, Archduchess of Austria Cinderella - Eugénie de Montijo, Empress of the French Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) - Catherine of Valois, Queen of England Ariel (The Little Mermaid) - Louise of Hesse-Kassel, Queen of Denmark Belle (Beauty and the Beast) - Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France Jasmine (Aladdin) - Mihrimah Sultan, Ottoman Princess Pocahontas - The historic Pocahontas Mulan - Xiao, Empress of the Sui dynasty Part 2: Tiana (The Princess and the Frog) - Ariana Austin Makonnen, Princess of Ethiopia Rapunzel (Tangled) - Louise of Prussia, Princess of the Netherlands Merida (Brave) - Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England Elsa & Anna (Frozen) - Princess Eugénie of Sweden & Norway Moana - Nafanua, Ali'i of Samoa Raya and the Last Dragon - Trưng Sisters of Vietnam Asha (Wish) - Fatima bint al-Ahmar, Princess of the Emirate of Granada Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Dream Of The Ancestor by Asher Fulero #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asha Varghese In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Asha Varghese, President of the Caterpillar Foundation. Asha shares insights into the foundation's expansive philanthropic efforts, having invested over $1 billion into global communities since its inception in 1952. She emphasizes that this achievement is not a finish line, but a launch pad for even greater impact. Asha discusses the foundation's strategic focus on building resilient communities through workforce development, disaster preparedness, and sustainable infrastructure. She outlines how nonprofits can successfully align with corporate donors like Caterpillar by focusing on measurable impact, local empowerment, and long-term sustainability. This conversation is packed with practical advice for nonprofit leaders looking to navigate today’s challenging fundraising landscape and create lasting social change. Key Topics Include: How the Caterpillar Foundation has invested over $1 billion since 1952 to support global communities A three-pronged strategy: economic empowerment, infrastructure resilience, and employee engagement The foundation's long-term approach to disaster response and recovery, including partnerships with the Red Cross and CDP Innovative workforce development initiatives such as mobile STEM labs and digital fabrication tech for students The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and how foundations are stepping in Advice for nonprofit leaders on how to align with corporate foundations and submit strong funding proposals The importance of systemic thinking, community-driven solutions, and data-driven impact measurement Mentioned in This Episode: Caterpillar Foundation: Learning Undefeated: FAB Foundation: Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP): Jobs for the Future: This Episode is Sponsored By: DonorBox: Links to Resources: Interested in Leadership and Life Coaching? Visit Rob's website: RobHarter.com Find us on YouTube: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast YouTube Channel Suggestions for the show? Email us at nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com Request a sample coaching session: Email Rob at rob@robharter.com Subscribe and ShareListen and subscribe to the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Amazon. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with other nonprofit leaders!

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This podcast covers episodes 11,735 to 11,740. At Weatherifield Businesswoman's Conference, when she locks herself out of her speech, Debbie is forced to speak from the heart. Dev can't help himself from making a big deal of Asha on her return home. Carla is in no mood to continue talks with Swain on getting back together and looks into moving into her own flat. Roy receives a letter from a prisoner's mother and is shocked when it contains romantic undertones. Daniel helps Megan with her application for a job at Weathy High. Dee-Dee shocks Ollie and, apparently, the rest of the street by dumping him. To avoid awkward questions about his injuries, Todd is encouraged to hide in the flat by Theo. Will channels a Simon glower. Sally used to be mayor. Maggie is hard work.

After a bombshell report that the U.S. military targeted and killed shipwrecked survivors of a Venezuelan boat strike, Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle announced they'd be investigating the potentially illegal act. Asha and Renato speak with NYU law professor Ryan Goodman to find out if the Trump administration committed a war crime and who could be held accountable. Plus, they cover the latest developments in a federal judge's attempt to hold DHS officials in contempt for defying his order to return Venezuelan migrants being deported to an El Salvador prison. Tune in! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 9-year-old Asha Degree went missing in the middle of the night, those close to her were baffled. Asha was a rule follower and sneaking out of her home during the early morning hours was completely out of character. Asha's case has remained a mystery for more than 25 years; however, her case may serve as a reminder to other victim's loved ones that they can never give up. Just last year a family was investigated regarding Asha's disappearance and though we still have more questions than answers, there is the hope that one day her family will finally know what happened.   Sources: King, A. (2025, July 17). Family linked to Asha Degree case shares their side of the story. wcnc.com. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/family-speaks-out-about-asha-degree-case/275-abb68d7c-b65b-4c4b-871f-5e00179edba8 Johncox, C. (2025, August 5). Asha Degree's 35th birthday: Where case of missing Shelby girl stands decades later. https://www.wbtv.com. https://www.wbtv.com/2025/08/05/asha-degrees-35th-birthday-where-case-missing-shelby-girl-stands-decades-later/ NCSBI - Asha Jaquilla Degree. (n.d.). https://www.ncsbi.gov/Divisions/Cold-Case-Investigation-Team/Missing-Persons/Asha-Jaquilla-Degree   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Each Disney Princess movie is set in a different time and part of the world. For many they are a first glimpse of history and cultures outside of our own. But have you ever wondered what life was really like for your favorite Disney Princess? Let's take a look at each of Disney's 16 animated Princesses, including the latest addition, Asha, to determine where and when they are most likely set. Then I'll match each iconic princess to a real-life royal woman from the same time and place. So we can get a sense of what life without witches, curses and singing animal sidekicks was really like. In some cases there are interesting similarities; Eugénie de Montijo really did go from rags to riches like Cinderella, Catherine of Valois was a sleeping beauty like Aurora and Mihrimah Sultan was a respected leader like Jasmine. So put on your ballgown and tiara, or strap on your armor and let's compare Disney Princesses to real history! Part 1: Snow White - Maria Anna of Bavaria, Archduchess of Austria Cinderella - Eugénie de Montijo, Empress of the French Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) - Catherine of Valois, Queen of England Ariel (The Little Mermaid) - Louise of Hesse-Kassel, Queen of Denmark Belle (Beauty and the Beast) - Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France Jasmine (Aladdin) - Mihrimah Sultan, Ottoman Princess Pocahontas - The historic Pocahontas Mulan - Xiao, Empress of the Sui dynasty Part 2: Tiana (The Princess and the Frog) - Ariana Austin Makonnen, Princess of Ethiopia Rapunzel (Tangled) - Louise of Prussia, Princess of the Netherlands Merida (Brave) - Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England Elsa & Anna (Frozen) - Princess Eugénie of Sweden & Norway Moana - Nafanua, Ali'i of Samoa Raya and the Last Dragon - Trưng Sisters of Vietnam Asha (Wish) - Fatima bint al-Ahmar, Princess of the Emirate of Granada Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Dream Of The Ancestor by Asher Fulero #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 24th and the 28th November (Episodes #11,729 - 11,734). This week, every Swarla fan's worst nightmare comes true as Carla finally walks out on Lisa, her patience with Becky's constant interference pushed beyond breaking point. Lisa's habit of siding with her undead wife certainly isn't a great look - so does she deserve some serious grovelling time in the weeks ahead, or is any of her behaviour even slightly justified? There's more relationship turmoil for Todd and Theo too, as things take a violent turn and a shaken Todd ends up in A&E - still showing no sign of having the strength to walk away from his abusive partner… Also this week, Carl and Ryan clash over who's second in command at the hotel, Chesney catches Fiz sneaking off for some much-needed R&R, and Asha begins to piece her life back together. For this week's Kabin segment, we've tracked down all the places you can see past Corrie cast member in panto this Christmas, and we finish off the show with a spot of feedback. Street Talk - 00:23:44 The Kabin - 02:51:44 Listener Feedback - 03:03:04 

This podcast covers episodes 11,729 to 11,734. Becky continues to worm her way into number six as Carla comes to the end of her tether. Carl manufactures an unpaid account to hasten his access to the hotel's business accounts. Fiz has to rush off after learning that Cilla is undergoing an operation, but all is not as it seems. As Kev decides to turn his house into a pub, Dev worries about Asha's readiness to come home. Theo pushes Todd into a strict training regime and cuts him adrift from his friends. Roy explains jigsaws. Summer's fainting again. Sarah attacks.

Several Democratic lawmakers recently released a video reminding members of the U.S. military that they can refuse illegal orders. An angry President Trump called the lawmakers traitors and accused them of sedition on Truth Social. After Trump's post, the Pentagon announced it's looking into allegations of “misconduct” by one of the lawmakers, Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, and the FBI appears to be investigating the others. Asha and Renato discuss this latest abuse of power by Trump and whether the investigations are a menacing message to former military officials. Plus, they break down a federal judge's dismissal of the James Comey and Letitia James indictments and the chances of those cases going away. Listen up!Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.socialFollow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.socialFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throwback Trivia Takedown takes trivia back to the glory days from the mid 20th century to the early 2000's. Two challengers go head to head in a duel of the decades where the one with the most nostalgic knowledge of pop culture comes out victorious.  Do you know your nostalgia? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bfopnetwork.com⁠

In a week where political rhetoric reaches new levels of danger and America's legal system braces for impact, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with the show's resident legal heavyweight Asha Rangappa (FBI veteran, Yale professor, Substack baller) for an unfiltered, expert breakdown of the legal issues and headlines setting America aflame. Asha returns to help us parse Trump's escalating and dangerous “seditious” threats to Democrat lawmakers who posted a video to the troops, the legality of US military interventions (like controversial drug boat strikes), and how lawmakers' messaging to servicemembers and ongoing military operations could spark unprecedented legal and political crises. And, bringing insight and humor, Asha shares personal stories of navigating American colleges as both parent and professor, her unique role in interpreting military law, and why she loves the TV show “Love is Blind.”  Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -Watch Asha's previous appearances: Episode 225 on June 1, 2023 • Episode 267 on Feb, 15 2024 • Episode 319 on Feb 6 2025. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Read the Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll's statement on suicide in the military. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask. Resources are available. Call or text 988 for immediate access to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available nationwide, 24/7, for mental health, suicidal thoughts, or substance use issues. -Listen/watch Asha's podcast It's Complicated and check out her Freedom Academy on Substack and follow her on social media. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Ways to Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social Channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a week where political rhetoric reaches new levels of danger and America's legal system braces for impact, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with the show's resident legal heavyweight Asha Rangappa (FBI veteran, Yale professor, Substack baller) for an unfiltered, expert breakdown of the legal issues and headlines setting America aflame. Asha returns to help us parse Trump's escalating and dangerous “seditious” threats to Democrat lawmakers who posted a video to the troops, the legality of US military interventions (like controversial drug boat strikes), and how lawmakers' messaging to servicemembers and ongoing military operations could spark unprecedented legal and political crises. And, bringing insight and humor, Asha shares personal stories of navigating American colleges as both parent and professor, her unique role in interpreting military law, and why she loves the TV show “Love is Blind.”  Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -Watch Asha's previous appearances: Episode 225 on June 1, 2023 • Episode 267 on Feb, 15 2024 • Episode 319 on Feb 6 2025. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Read the Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll's statement on suicide in the military. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask. Resources are available. Call or text 988 for immediate access to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available nationwide, 24/7, for mental health, suicidal thoughts, or substance use issues. -Listen/watch Asha's podcast It's Complicated and check out her Freedom Academy on Substack and follow her on social media. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Ways to Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social Channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many folks living in the inner city, meal options are limited to what they find in nearby convenience stores and fast food joints.But imagine if every city block contained a community garden teeming with fresh vegetables. That's the vision of Asha Walker.She's the founder of Health in the Hood. It's a Miami-based nonprofit that's tackling food insecurity with urban gardens, food distribution and wellness programs.As I learned in our conversation, Asha's commitment to improving her community has deep roots.

As we come into the home stretch of 2025, I'm thrilled to share today's interview with Asha Curran, CEO and co-founder of GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement now active in 111+ countries. Asha shares the origin story of GivingTuesday, which began as a three-month experiment inside the 92nd Street Y and has since grown into one of the most significant grassroots social change movements in the world—one built on radical trust, co-ownership, and the belief that every person has something to give. Together, we explore how generosity strengthens communities, how charities can evolve beyond transactional fundraising, and why participation—not just money—is the true engine of long-term impact. We also discuss the deep civic implications of everyday giving, the rise of collective movements, and how each of us can live more generously—not just on one day a year, but in the way we walk through life. Whether you work at a nonprofit, care about charities in your community, or simply want inspiration for how you can make a bigger impact, this is a conversation for every changemaker. 

Send us a textAsha Greyjoy bent the knee to King Stannis. She's been rewarded with shackles but is also treated as the king's prize in his army's ill-fated march on Winterfell. Simon and Mackelly hope she's packed her thermals.Chapter Review:Stannis Baratheon's army winds out of Deepwood Motte. Among the baggage rolls Asha Greyjoy, fettered and guarded by Alysane “She-Bear” Mormont. Asha is Stannis's living trophy for the lords of the north. The king plans to march 100 leagues through the forest in 15 days to Winterfell. A feat many of his followers claim his brother Robert would have done in 10 days. But this king is not his brother.Asha watches Stannis's grim procession with a broken ankle and a sharper mind. She recalls kneeling before him to save the last nine of her men and finds no mercy in the king, only duty. The southrons doubted the march but the northmen insisted.Snow begins on the fourth day and never stops. Wagons vanish through ice, men freeze or simply sit down to die. The queen's men call for a sacrifice to please their red god. “Pray harder,” Stannis tells them. Each night brings a smaller campfire and a growing list of losses. By day 20, Asha's cart horse dies. Her shackles come off, but she must walk. The food's gone, the grain's gone, and hope is dwindling. Only the northmen seem unaffected by "autumn's kiss."At last they find a crofter's village. An opportunity to fish the frozen lake and huddle in the storm. Come morning, there are no trumpets, no warhorns, only white silence. Stannis's army is snowbound, starving, and still a hundred miles from Winterfell. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Asha Greyjoy - princess of the Iron Islands.Stannis Baratheon - Claimant to the Iron Throne, as Cersei's children aren't Robert's.Justin Massey - Knight of the Crownlands.Dagmar Cleftjaw - Ironborn Captain, currently holding Torren's Square.Deepwood Motte - Fortified town in the north-west of the North. Seat of House Glover. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

An Illinois federal judge says immigration agents' use of force during Chicago protests “shocks the conscience” and has moved to rein them in, issuing a preliminary injunction that limits their use of tear gas and pepper balls. But the Trump administration is appealing, accusing the judge of overreach. Asha and Renato unpack the “separation of powers” principle and discuss the limits on judges' ability to make the executive branch comply with court orders. Plus, they break down the legal wrangling over the White House's refusal to fund SNAP during the shutdown. Listen up! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.socialFollow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.socialFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we welcome back returning guest David Schless, President of ASHA, to preview the 2026 ASHA Annual Meeting, taking place January 26–28 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.As ASHA celebrates 35 years of shaping the senior housing industry, David shares what members can expect from this milestone eventYou will get an exclusive look at:The economic outlook and what's driving optimism across the industry.A keynote presentation by Matt Slaughter, Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.CEO and capital markets panels, technology and AI discussions, and a workforce-focused initiative.A case study led by Arnie Whitman showcasing the transformation of a Tennessee community.Whether you're a senior housing operator, investor, developer, or industry advocate, this episode highlights why ASHA remains one of the most respected voices in senior living leadership and collaboration.Meet the Hosts:Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Connect with our Guests:David Schless (President of ASHA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schless-9b752931/Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTok

The Jim Comey case is intensifying, from motions to dismiss to a missing transcript. Asha and Renato unpack the latest developments - including how Pam Bondi's retroactive appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan could upend the case - and that of Letitia James. The Supreme Court justices also seem very skeptical of Trump's tariff arguments. Could this unravel one of his signature policies? Don't miss it! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA is reeling after an FBI probe led to the high-profile arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier and exposed a widening gambling scandal inside the league. Asha and Renato break down the charges - from game-fixing to insider bets - and what it means for the future of sports betting and league integrity. Plus, Trump's openly talking about a third term - what the Constitution actually says and how fragile our guardrails might be if he tries to test them. Tune in!Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.socialFollow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.socialFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep within the misty forests of the Olympic Peninsula, where the trees whisper and the shadows move with ancient purpose, a young Sasquatch named Koda takes his first breath — and his first steps into a world on the brink of change.In this special episode, Brian King-Sharp, host of Sasquatch Odyssey, Backwoods Bigfoot Stories, Disturbing, History, The Gulty Files, and author of Born Wild: Koda's Odyssey – Volume One, invites you to journey into the hidden realm of the Sasquatch like never before. Told through their eyes, this story brings to life the clans, families, and struggles of a people fighting to preserve their way of life against encroaching human threats — and darker forces rising from within their own kind. You'll meet unforgettable characters — from the wise leaders of the Hoh Clan to the fierce and loyal Kabota and Asha — as their lives intertwine in a saga of survival, family, and discovery. This is more than just a story about mysterious creatures in the forest. It's a story about us — about love, loss, belonging, and what it truly means to protect what we hold dear.In this exclusive preview, you'll hear the first seven chapters of the brand-new audiobook version of Born Wild: Koda's Odyssey, brought to life with over seven hours of powerful narration and emotional storytelling that will pull you deep into Koda's world.

The Supreme Court seems poised to gut the Voting Rights Act - a move that could cement Republican power and green-light racial gerrymanders for decades. Rick Hasen joins Asha and Renato to unpack what's at stake in Louisiana v. Callais and what it means for democracy. Plus, breaking down the unprecedented Espionage Act indictment of John Bolton. Don't miss it! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/ Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leticia James has been indicted - the latest target in Trump's use of the Justice Department against his adversaries. Asha and Renato break down the indictment and what it means for anyone who dares to take Trump on. Then, a look at NSPM-7, Trump's sweeping memo so vaguely written it could label almost anyone - protester, journalist, or donor - as a “domestic terrorist.” Tune in! Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.socialFollow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.socialFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/Cruise with us! https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalafFollow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.socialFollow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.socialSubscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tropical waters of Sri Lanka, an island off the coast of India, are home to a population of blue whales unlike any other. These whales stay put, while every other known population migrates. That discovery was made by budding scientist Asha de Vos more than 20 years ago—it made a splash, and so did she. She later became the first Sri Lankan to earn a PhD studying marine mammals, charting a new scientific path in her country.Host Flora Lichtman talks with de Vos about her path into science, what it means to be the first Sri Lankan in her field, and how she built a marine biology program from the ground up.Guest: Dr. Asha de Vos is a marine biologist and the founder and executive director of the non-profit Oceanswell. She's based in Sri Lanka.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.