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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!We head to the tippey-top of the U.S. to share stories from Maine! First, Kenzie talks about the story of Darien Richardson who was tragically shot and later died from her injuries. Despite years of investigation and countless leads, her case remains unsolved more than 15 years later. Next, Lauren talks about the ominous Specter Moose. The Specter Moose is a massive ghostly creature said to appear before tragedy strikes or severe weather rolls in. Join us as we explore these spec-tacular Maine mysteries!-If anyone has information that could help solve the case of Darien Richardson, please call Detective Tully (207-874-8550) or Detective Druan (207-874-8592). To provide information anonymously, call 207-874-8584 and leave a message on the department's crime tip line. You may also text keyword “PPDME” and a message to 847411 (TIP411). --Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Immer mehr Unternehmen lassen Bewerber für Führungs- und Schlüsselpositionen im Hintergrund prüfen: Background-Check. Längst nicht mehr nur Banken. Der Grund: strengere Compliance-Vorgaben, höhere Haftungsrisiken und der Wunsch, teure Fehlentscheidungen bei Schlüsselrollen zu vermeiden.In dieser Folge geht es darum, was bei einem professionellen Background Check tatsächlich geprüft wird – und was ganz bewusst nicht. Wie ein solcher Report aussieht. Wann im Bewerbungsprozess er stattfindet. Ob man durchfallen kann. Und was passiert, wenn Sie einen Check ablehnen.Sie erfahren:in welchen Branchen und auf welchen Ebenen Background Checks heute Standard sindwas genau geprüft wird – und was außen vor bleibtan welchem Punkt im Bewerbungsprozess der Check üblicherweise einsetztwie ein Report aussieht und wie Sie ihn lesen solltenwas eine Ablehnung des Checks für Ihre Jobchancen bedeutetund dass man heute lieber von Human Risk Management sprichtAus dem Gespräch:– Warum bereits die Ankündigung eines Background Checks rund 90 Prozent der nicht ganz sauberen Bewerbungen aussortiert– Was passiert, wenn ein CFO seine Referenzen erfindet – und nach Vertragsabschluss auffliegt– Wie sogenannte „Sleeper" gezielt eine Vita aufbauen, um sich später in sensible Positionen zu bewerben– Warum Privates – vom Partyfoto bis zur politischen Organisation – grundsätzlich nichts im Report verloren hat– Wann eine Familienbäckerei zum Interessenkonflikt wirdMein Gast ist Reto Marti, Managing Partner bei Validato. Sein Team unterstützt Unternehmen in Europa, dem Mittleren Osten und Asien dabei, Mitarbeiter, Auftragnehmer und Geschäftspartner strukturiert, datenschutzkonform und international vergleichbar zu überprüfen.────────────────────────Ihre GastgeberinIch bin Sabine Lanius. Wahrscheinlich eine der erfahrensten Karriereberaterinnen auf dem Markt – mit einer Perspektive, die in der Branche kaum jemand mitbringt:Headhunter-Background. Unabhängiger Marktüberblick. Coaching-Kompetenz.Top-Positionen werden nicht im offenen Stellenmarkt vergeben. Sie werden in einer Arena verhandelt, die nach neuen Regeln funktioniert. Ich kenne diese Arena von innen.Über dreißig Jahre Beratungserfahrung. Heute begleite ich C-Level und obere Führungsebene in international tätigen Unternehmen – damit berufliche Veränderungen gelingen.Meine Überzeugung: Strategie schlägt Aktionismus. So kommen Sie - unterm Strich - schneller zum Ziel!BEWERBUNGSSTARK ist der Podcast für Führungskräfte, die sich strategisch neu aufstellen.────────────────────────Strategisches Briefing buchen (20 Min.) - kostenfrei und vertraulich────────────────────────Der Gast dieser Folge:Reto Marti / Managing Partner / Validato:validato.com────────────────────────Wenn Ihnen diese Folge weitergeholfen hat: Abonnieren Sie BEWERBUNGSSTARK – so verpassen Sie keine neue Folge - zudem unterstützen Sie andere und uns dabei neuen Content zu produzieren. Und wenn Sie sich kurz Zeit nehmen, den Podcast zu bewerten, hilft das anderen Führungskräften, ihn zu finden.

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover new data showing Virginia's monthly gun sales doubling year-over-year, landing it in the number 2 spot in the nation for long gun sales, as the state's new "assault firearm" ban is set to take effect. We also cover the legal fight over the state's universal background check law, where gun-rights groups successfully convinced a judge to continue preventing its enforcement for now. Stories: -https://thereload.com/gun-rights-groups-warn-virginia-police-against-enforcing-enjoined-background-check-law/ -https://thereload.com/analysis-how-a-scotus-footnote-keeps-dooming-silencer-challenges-member-exclusive/

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It's Thursday, May 28th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Iranian Christian convert gets 10-year prison sentence A judge in Iran recently sentenced a Christian convert to nearly a decade in prison. That's according to the Persian-language Human Rights Activists News Agency. Authorities raided the home of Ghazal Marzban in January. They arrested her and confiscated her Bible. A judge sentenced her to nine years and eight months in prison last week on trumped up charges.  The 41-year-old Christian woman converted to Christianity from Islam nearly 10 years ago. Since then, she has faced arrest, imprisonment, interrogation, and now another imprisonment.  Please pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ in Iran. The country is ranked 10th on the Open Doors World Watch List of the most oppressive countries to be a Christian.  Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” Trump's Cabinet meeting on war with Iran U.S. President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting at the White House yesterday about the Iran war.  The United States and Iran remain in a fragile ceasefire that began last month. President Trump hopes to finish the war through negotiations.  Listen. TRUMP: “Iran is very much intent; they want very much to make a deal. So far, they haven't gotten there. We're not satisfied with it, but we will be. Either that or we'll have to just finish the job. Their navy is gone, as I've said a thousand times. Their navy is gone. Their air force is gone. Everything's gone. And they're negotiating on fumes.” However, the Trump administration is prepared to finish the job with the military if negotiations fail. Listen to comments from War Secretary Pete Hegseth.  HEGSETH: “Whether it is through the efforts of your negotiators, that they ensure they never have a nuclear weapon, or we have to go back to the War Department to finish the job that way, we're prepared to do that.” MAGA Ken Paxton trounced Senator John Cornyn in GOP primary In a rejection of the GOP Establishment in the May 26th Senatorial run-off in Texas, Republican Party voters ousted Senator John Cornyn who has been in the Senate for 23 years, according to World Magazine.   After President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during early voting, he trounced Cornyn, 63% to 36%, reported NBC News. CORNYN: “After a public service career lasting more than four decades and 18 consecutive campaign wins, tonight we've come up short in this primary runoff. A few years ago, I had a friend of mine say, ‘You know what makes God laugh?' He said, ‘When we make plans.'” Without referencing Ken Paxton by name, Senator Cornyn vowed to support him in the general election this November. CORNYN: “I've spent most of my time in the Senate, building the Republican Party in Texas, and in the U.S. Senate. I've always supported the Republican ticket, and I intend to do so again in this general election. I've said throughout this race that I trust the voters of Texas. They've made their decision, and I must respect it.” However, Cornyn did throw some shade at the registered Republicans who failed to show up and vote for him. CORNYN: “In this runoff election, approximately 8% of registered voters made their voices heard. Of that 8% who voted, roughly 60% said they were ready for a different direction. Another reminder that those who show up decide for those who do not.” (Watch Senator Cornyn's 7:42-minute concession speech here). Ken Paxton, who has vowed to support the Trump agenda, said this. PAXTON: “Today, change was on the ballot, and change won.” (applause) He expressed his gratitude for President Trump's endorsement. PAXTON: “When everyone in Washington told him to abandon me and abandon the people of Texas, he didn't listen. Instead, he gave his complete and total endorsement. President Trump is the leader of our party, and his endorsement is the most powerful force in politics. And I'm honored to have his support, and I look forward to working with him in the Senate to deliver for Texas.” Despite Cornyn and his allies outspending Paxton 9 to 1, Paxton came out on top in this $163 million primary, making it the most expensive primary in U.S. history. PAXTON: “We went up against $150 million and all the attacks in the world. And you know what happened? The voters declared loud and clear a simple truth that we know in our hearts and in our souls: Texas is not for sale.” (cheers) Paxton pivoted to the general election and spoke about his Democrat opponent, James Talarico, a 37-year-old Texas State Representative. PAXTON: “My opponent is the most extreme radical the Democrats have ever nominated. He's even running a ‘vegan' campaign, whatever that is. (laughter) He goes by a few names that you may all have heard of. Some people know him as ‘Tofu Talarico.' (laughter)  Some people call him ‘Six-Gender Jimmy.' (laughter)  I've even heard some people call him ‘James Tala-freak-o.'  (laughter) “He's a threat to our children. He wants boys in girls' sports, gender mutilation surgery performed on kids. And, when asked what he loved, outside of his family and friends, his first answer was ‘trans kids.' That's weird. That's a radical guy. “He wants the open borders policies of Biden, the woke agenda of AOC. He said, ‘You can't be a Christian if you support the oil and gas industries.'” (Watch Ken Paxton's 9:51-minute victory speech here.) Man who gave Abortion Kill Pill to pregnant woman indicted A Texas jury indicted a man last week in an abortion-related case.  Twenty-five-year-old Jon Rueben Demeter allegedly gave an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman, killing the unborn baby.  It's the first time Texas has criminally charged someone for providing an abortion since banning most abortions in 2022. Connecticut requires background check for homeschool parents Connecticut is expanding its regulation of homeschooling in the state. Democrat Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No.26-37 into law on Tuesday. The law requires parents to disclose their intent to homeschool to the state. Also, parents cannot take their children out of public school for homeschooling without undergoing a background check. James Mason, the president of the Home School Legal Defense Association, said, “By requiring every parent to be pre-screened before they can begin homeschooling, it turns parents from trusted actors into potential risks to be managed.” 42% of Christians don't talk about God with other believers And finally, Lifeway Research released analysis of its 2025 State of Discipleship Living Unashamed study. The survey found that 30 percent of Protestant churchgoers agree with the statement that “Many people who know me are not aware I am a Christian.” That's up from 14 percent in 2013. Also, 42 percent of respondents said spiritual matters do not normally come up in daily conversations with other Christians. That's up from 29 percent in 2013. Psalm 71:1 and 15, says, “In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! … My mouth will tell of Your righteous acts, of Your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, May 28th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Could the United States Postal Service soon become a major option for shipping handguns? In this episode of MX3 Podcast, we discuss the proposed change to the long-standing USPS handgun mailing ban, why the Department of Justice says the rule raises Second Amendment concerns, and what critics worry could happen with background checks, fake IDs, and firearm transfers.We also talk through how this could affect gun owners, licensed dealers, concealed carry rules, interstate travel, and the debate between personal freedom and public safety.At MX3 Podcast, our mission is discussing money, motivation, and relevant events in a way that gets people thinking and talking.What do you think? Should handguns be allowed through the mail, or is this a bad idea? Drop your opinion in the comments.Visit us at www.mx3.vipLike, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss new episodes from MX3 Podcast.

Securing interest from a partner or investor is only the first step. Chelsea explains how corporate due diligence works in the U.S. and why some studios lose deals during the background review process. By walking through how investigators evaluate risk, this session reveals what reviewers look for in your company records, public presence, and business materials. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to prepare your studio to pass due diligence and protect opportunities you've worked hard to earn.#FYP #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GamesIndustry #Publishing

Send us Fan MailDoes your community perform background checks on potential purchasers and potential renters? Do your community residents expect their neighbors to be screened for safety and financial capacity purposes?  Join Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Robert Sanchez, a seasoned professional from SARMA, as they unravel the complex world of background checks. Donna and Robert dive into the intricacies of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the cost of background checks, the challenges of screening foreign applicants, and the potential penalties if your background check is incomplete or inaccurate.  In this enlightening conversation, Donna and Robert unpack the evolution of background checks and debate the importance of credit scores. They debunk the myths surrounding FICO and Vantage scores and provide practical tips for building good credit. Shifting gears, Donna and Robert focus on the international arena, considering background checks for international applicants and data privacy concerns. They touch on the challenges of running background checks in different jurisdictions, the necessity of parental consent when screening juveniles, and the ever-looming threat to data security. They wrap up by considering the issues that blanket approval policies can pose and discuss about emerging technologies. Robert's valuable insights will surely equip you to better understand and navigate the world of background screening. Tune in as Donna and Robert explore this topic of such importance to so many mandatory community associations!Conversation highlights include:Screening potential renters and potential purchasersUnderstanding and utilizing background reports Understanding credit score ranges Screening costsTransmitting and storing sensitive informationUnderstanding the different entities found on a criminal backgroundRelated Links:Podcast: The Impact of Rentals on Community Associations with David Muller, Vice Chair of Becker's Community Association PracticeResource: Background Screening with SarmaArticle: A Rude Awakening: Your Board May Not Have the Right to Screen Leases and Sales at All!

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: Why Background Checks Are So Important When Bringing Folks Into The MC.We break down the Top 10 reasons every MC — whether 1%er, 99%, or riding club — should be running serious background checks on prospects and potential members. From snitches and undercover agents to thieves, drama magnets, and straight-up criminals, bringing in the wrong person can destroy a club from the inside.Black Dragon gives raw, real talk on how to protect your brotherhood. If you're in an MC, prospecting, or thinking about patching someone in — this episode is a must-watch.

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org On this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, Black Belts Milton Campis and Ben Stark sit down for a real conversation about some tough topics in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We talk about dating at your academy, background checks for coaches and academy owners, and the Melqui Galvão incident involving his arrest in Brazil. This one is all about boundaries, accountability, and keeping Jiu-Jitsu academies safe for everyone. Instagram handle: @mmacoachben @jiujitsudummies @academysafe   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Wodify - $100 off per month, for life! Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at milton@jiujitsudummies.com to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.

How are cruise ships structurally built to put children at risk? Master keycards granting cabin access to dozens of crew. Youth programs without land-based licensing standards. Background checks limited to foreign government records. No device screening. No international offender registry. The industry engineers an environment where parents lower their guard while simultaneously failing to screen the people who fill that gap. According to Congressional data, one-third of cruise ship assault survivors were minors. Maritime attorneys handling over a thousand cases report a similar ratio involving children. The industry says it has strict policies. Those policies are self-created, self-enforced, and not subject to independent audit. A deported crew member with no charges and no registry entry can board another ship. Parents have no way to verify the screening of the person watching their child. Cruising with Predators, a Hidden Killers investigation.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#CruiseShipSafety #KidsClub #MasterKey #CruisingWithPredators #CruiseIndustry #HiddenKillers #FamilyCruise #ChildProtection #TrueCrime #ParentWarning

Title:John Lott EXPOSES the Background Check FAILURE Nobody Wants You to See Podcast Description: Dr. John Lott joins Armed American Radio host Mark Walters for a hard-hitting deep dive into America's broken federal gun background check system, Second Amendment rights, ATF overreach, and the truth behind firearm statistics the mainstream media refuses to discuss. In this explosive conversation, John Lott breaks down shocking data showing millions of failed and false NICS background check denials, why innocent Americans are getting caught in the system, and how the DOJ and FBI allegedly hid critical information from the public for years. The discussion also exposes how Form 4473 errors, unconstitutional delays, and bureaucratic failures impact law-abiding gun owners across the country. The show also tackles: Federal gun background check failures FBI and DOJ transparency issues ATF enforcement and firearm regulations Thomas Massie's efforts to expose NICS errors Gun control myths vs real crime statistics Why criminals don't buy guns legally Firearm homicide data manipulation Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and U.S. gun violence comparisons The Second Amendment under attack Concealed carry rights and self-defense Gun ownership in America NRA, gun rights activism, and constitutional freedoms Plus, Mark Walters discusses the growing fight against anti-gun narratives, the media's obsession with gun control, and why millions of responsible American gun owners continue to defend liberty and freedom. If you care about the Constitution, gun rights, self-defense, concealed carry, firearms policy, ATF regulations, NICS background checks, and protecting the Second Amendment, this episode is a must-listen. #JohnLott #SecondAmendment #GunRights #NICS #ATF #GunControl #MarkWalters #ArmedAmericanRadio #2A #ConcealedCarry #Firearms #SelfDefense #NRA #DOJ #FBI #Form4473 #GunOwners #Freedom #Constitution #Podcast

Background checks sound straightforward. Until you try to build the infrastructure behind them at scale. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Luca Bonmassar, CTO of Checkr — a platform that helps millions of people find meaningful work and helps companies hire with confidence. Luca brings over 20 years of experience across Fintech, Crypto, Social Media, and AI/ML, and has co-founded and sold three startups. He's one of the rare CTOs who moves as comfortably in a business conversation as a technical one. In this episode: → Why understanding the business side isn't optional for a CTO → The surprising complexity of data that still exists only in physical form → Why hiring fast and firing faster may cost you more than you think → His philosophy on over-engineering — and why patience often wins "It's better to be late knowing that what you build will have greater impact than building things and hoping someone will use them one day."

Send us Fan MailNonprofit hiring strategy step by step is no longer optional—it's essential in today's complex labor market. Katie Warnock, Founder & CEO of Staffing Boutique, shares a practical roadmap to help nonprofit leaders hire smarter, faster, and with better long-term results.If your NPO is struggling to fill roles, experiencing candidate drop-off, or losing momentum late in the hiring process, this conversation reveals why—and what to do differently.Katie begins with a foundational truth: hiring success starts before you ever post a job. “It's kind of like a mishmash of responsibilities… and when hiring, that's not a good skill set to be efficient.” Clear role definition, department alignment, and realistic expectations are critical to attracting the right candidates.From there, she walks through how to build a compelling job description, evaluate the psychology of fit, and structure a hiring process that actually moves candidates forward. With hiring cycles now averaging months, nonprofits must eliminate friction—from unclear expectations to inconsistent interview processes.You'll also learn why broad job postings fall short. As Katie puts it, “It's not just putting a general ad on LinkedIn and then… post and pray.” Instead, targeted platforms and sector-specific outreach are key to finding aligned talent.Finally, the episode addresses one of the most overlooked areas: making the offer. From salary transparency to verbal alignment and negotiation timing, Katie outlines how to close candidates without losing them at the finish line.For nonprofit leaders, hiring is not just an HR function—it's a mission-critical business process. The stronger your hiring strategy, the stronger your impact!  00:00:00 Why Nonprofit Hiring Feels Broken 00:02:00 Defining Roles Before You Hire 00:04:00 Writing Job Descriptions That Attract Talent 00:06:00 Psychology of Fit in Nonprofit Roles 00:10:00 Where to Post Jobs (And Where Not To) 00:12:00 Building a Structured Hiring Process 00:15:00 Why Hiring Takes Months Right Now 00:17:30 Scheduling with Boards and Leadership 00:19:30 Structuring Effective Interviews with AI 00:22:00 Reference Checks vs Background Checks 00:27:00 Making the Offer Without Losing Candidates 00:29:30 Final Hiring Strategy Takeaways #TheNonprofitShow #Nonprofithr #NonprofitHiringFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Jim Stroud reports from the Recruiting Innovation Summit with Ben Mones, founder and CEO of Fama, to discuss how social media background checks are changing hiring. They unpack what employers actually look for online, what job seekers should and should not worry about, and why compliance, context, and public behavior matter in today's screening process. Our guest: Ben Mones, CEO at Fama web: https://fama.io linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mones... Read: Career Intelligence Weekly News analysis from a job seeker perspective. https://careerintelligence.beehiiv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 6 part series all about tenant screening, episode 3, Dr. Jen Salisbury tackles one of the most complex areas of tenant screening: criminal history. Landlords want to keep their properties safe, but blanket "no criminals" policies can lead to severe legal trouble. We explore the legal backdrop of "fair chance" housing laws across North America and how to conduct individualized assessments. You'll learn how to distinguish between relevant safety concerns and irrelevant past mistakes, ensuring your screening process is both protective and compliant. We'll also share real-world examples from the US and Canada to help you navigate these sensitive situations.

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Federal contracting background checks can make or break your ability to win and perform government work — and most small business owners don't know what they're actually signing up for. In this live Q&A episode, Eric Coffie and the Federal Help Center community tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in the space: what vetting actually looks like when you're doing work on federal facilities like VA Medical Centers and military bases. Here's what gets covered in this straight-talk session: Personal vs. company background checks — The difference between a check on you as an individual and a facilities clearance for your business, and when each applies VA Medical Center contracts — Why working at VA facilities often triggers personal background checks, and what contractors should expect before pursuing those opportunities Facility clearances explained — What they are, when they're required, and why they only matter for classified or top-secret work environments Real base access stories — Eric shares first-hand accounts: silent alarms, drivers arrested at gates, being accused of theft, and why child support warrants can get your subcontractors detained on-site How to prepare your team — Practical steps to vet drivers, subs, and employees before they ever set foot on a federal installation If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

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Is AI creating advantage—or exposing inefficiency at scale? Kortney Harmon breaks down why 2026 won't be defined by better tools, but by better operations.As growth slows and teams shrink, firms can't outwork broken systems. Fragmented data, bloated tech stacks, and unclear workflows are quietly draining productivity—and AI is only accelerating the problem. The firms pulling ahead are doing less, better: integrating systems, tightening workflows, and turning scattered data into operational clarity.Discover why operational discipline—not more technology—is what will separate scalable firms from stagnant ones in 2026.______________________Follow Crelate on LinkedIn: CrelateWant to learn more about Crelate? Book a demo hereSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.crelate.com/blog/full-desk-experience

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Seasoned resource investing expert Ed Baer returns to MSE and offers speculators candid advice. Ed discusses current resource-sector opportunities amid recent commodity enthusiasm and subsequent pullbacks. Baer explains why he got involved with Mogotes Metals in the Vicuna district near major projects and outlines aggressive drilling plans amid lab delays. He also assesses a current loser in his portfolio, Pan Global. Ed Baer currently serves as CEO and Executive Member of the Board of Directors for the private resource investment company DNA Gold Corp. Mr. Baer has extensive experience in strategic planning and business development, spanning over 30 years in the natural resources sector. In his capacity as Interim Chairman and CEO of European Goldfields Ltd., he effected the transformation of the company through strategic initiatives that leveraged his project management, financing and capital markets experience. Mr. Baer also served in a senior corporate development capacity to Greystar Resources Ltd., and held senior executive positions and a directorship with TVX Gold Inc. Having served in senior executive and corporate development positions for junior and mid-tier precious metals companies, he has a demonstrated record in the transformation and successful building and turnaround of соmраnіеѕ. Mr. Baer holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Science (Leadership) with Distinction from Northeastern University. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and obtained the ICD.D designation in 2009. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Euphoria in junior miners 03:11 Reality Check Pullbacks 04:42 Why Gold and Copper 07:09 Financing Window Tightens 07:47 Flow Through Skepticism 09:03 Mogotes Metals Origin Story 10:01 Vicuna District Big Picture 11:43 Drilling Plans and Lab Delays 13:06 Jurisdiction and Due Diligence 14:23 Taking Profits Not Greedy 16:42 Handling Losers: Pan Global 19:31 MRE Timing and Credibility 21:01 Calling Institutions for Clarity 22:08 Opportunity Cost Reality 23:19 Walking Away from Arrogance 24:23 Use Realistic Metal Prices 25:51 Background Checks and Governance 29:00 Options RSUs And Pay Abuse 31:10 Useless Board Seats 33:34 Eike Batista Lesson 36:58 Thunder Bay Due Diligence 39:30 Why Promos Fade Online 40:18 How To Reach Ed Ed Baer's private investment company: https://www.dnagoldcorp.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This was not a sponsored interview. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

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Episode 279-Bang or Bong. Maybe both. Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 11 Gun Lawyer — Episode 279 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Supreme Court case, marijuana user ban, Second Amendment rights, ACLU, NRA, New Jersey, Hughes amendment, West Virginia, machine guns, loopholes, gun rights, felon restoration, Epstein files, Michael Bloomberg, gun violence prevention. SPEAKERS Speaker 2, Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:16 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:18 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:20 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, we have some exciting things coming in the future here. I want to make sure the listeners are well aware. In the Supreme Court, we have a case coming up that is going to look at the prohibitor for firearm possession concerning marijuana use, if you’re a user of marijuana. And the case is U.S. versus Hemani. This is very interesting, because it is widely believed that the Court is going to strike down the gun ban for marijuana users. Regardless of how you feel about marijuana use, I’m looking forward to seeing this opinion, because it may be useful in knocking down other gun disqualifiers. Because, folks, gun disqualifiers, such as the gun ban for marijuana use, is an area of exploitation by the gun rights oppressors. Evan Nappen 01:38 So, if they can’t just get a flat out gun ban through, which they try to do all the time, if they can piece meal gun bans to various classes of individuals, then they get the job done that way. That’s why you see the ever expanding list of persons who they try to get disqualified from being able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. And this case has, I believe, potentially very far reaching implications as to subverting that anti-gun rights, that gun rights oppression tactic. So, we want to look at it at as more than just the marijuana. It will be fascinating to see it be a victory, because we have parties in support of this ban going away as diverse as, on the same side now, the ACLU and the NRA. Both. The ACLU is in favor of getting rid of the marijuana user gun ban, because it is, of course, beneficial to in their view, I’m sure, legalization of marijuana, which is something that they would be in support. The NRA is in favor of it going away, because it is consistent with The NRA’s position of supporting Second Amendment rights. So, this has created the classic strange bedfellows situation. (https://www.marijuanamoment.net/aclu-attorney-confident-supreme-court-will-strike-down-gun-ban-for-marijuana-users-after-oral-arguments-next-week/ ) Page – 2 – of 11 Evan Nappen 03:28 But ultimately, what we see coming from it should be a victory for gun rights. And I believe and hope it will be even further reaching than simply addressing the marijuana question. It’s going to be, I believe, very helpful in fighting other disqualifications. Remember, New Jersey is one of the states that tries to always have an expansive list of what disqualifies a person from being able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. They love to create disenfranchisements of our rights because they are rights oppressors, and this tactic, hopefully, will be taking a hit here. So, we’ll keep you informed about the progress and what occurs under the Hemani decision. Teddy Nappen 04:30 I will say, just from the ACLU, just to be clear, they are heavily backed by the Democrat for their super PACs. I’m just saying. Like that is the, and I can’t wait to see all the individuals of the ACLU all out in mass as they’re about to help win a pro-gun victory as well. Yeah. Evan Nappen 04:55 I guess they’re looking at it more as a pro-marijuana victory and ending prejudice toward marijuana users. But whatever their motivation may be, we are going to be consistent in our support for Second Amendment rights. Getting rid of disqualifiers is getting rid of disqualifiers that are disenfranchisements to our Second Amendment rights. So, hey, at least they’re on the right side on this one, and maybe we can get them to continue to see the light on other disqualifiers. Such as restoration of rights for felons and such, right? I mean, this is something you would think they would be in favor of, as well, for restoration of rights. You paid your dues. You served your time. And if you’re not a violent felon, why are you disenfranchised of your rights? I mean, even violent felons, when you get right down to it. I mean, there’s, I missed that in the Second Amendment, where it says we have a right to keep and bear arms, unless you’re a felon, you know, or any of these exemptions. They aren’t there. So, to what degree we tolerate them, to what degree we may think they’re even valuable, I don’t know, but we need to. I’d rather be seeing us pull back on every type of ban and maximize freedom and maximize our Second Amendment rights. Evan Nappen 06:31 Also, in regards to maximizing our rights, there is a really interesting I just love this. I love this. There is an attempt, now, a very shrewd attempt on the pro-rights side to create the ability to get around, yes, a loophole, folks. Because you know what loopholes are. Loopholes are freedom finding a way. And this. Teddy Nappen 07:08 I thought it was a hole in a Castle. Evan Nappen 07:10 Yeah. Right, exactly. Loopholes were the hole in the castle that you would fire your arrows from, because you would still be protected. You could still fire through those, those square, rectangular hole. They’re the loopholes. So, that’s why they’re called that. But, anyway. The key loophole here is in the Hughes Amendment. What there’s an attempt to do, particularly in West Virginia, who has taken the lead here with a bill in West Virginia, which is SB 1071. This is right from AmmoLand, by the way. Page – 3 – of 11 (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/02/contact-chairman-willis-now-sb1071-could-restore-machine-gun-rights-in-west-virginia-if-it-gets-a-hearing/) It could restore access to modern machine guns. That’s right. Evan Nappen 08:00 What they’re doing, what they’re attempting to do is a bill that will create a state run Office of Public Defense within the West Virginia State Police. To procure and sell modern, select-fire machine guns directly to qualified, law-abiding citizens. That’s right. You know how some states have State liquor stores. This will become the state machine gun store. That’s right. It can operate via the Hughes Amendment. Now, the Hughes Amendment was the law back in ’86 that prohibited the, I mean, actually the Hughes Amendment prohibited the new, the sale of new manufacture of machine guns. Okay? So, that created this situation we have now where it’s legal for a citizen to obey the NFA and acquire a machine gun and pay the $200 tax. But the problem is no new machine guns could be put into registration, you see. And that created this essentially, artificially, ridiculously high, crazy prices to own full auto. So, this bill takes the Hughes Amendment and essentially flips the script on the Hughes Amendment by stating that, and this is under Title 18 922(o), that the Hughes Amendment. Here’s, the key loophole language. “. . . does not apply with respect to a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, a State or any department or political subdivision thereof.” Evan Nappen 10:20 So, in other words, the bill will create a State agency that purchases machine guns and transfers them by quote, right in the law, “by or under the authority of”, the State of West Virginia. The transfers are therefore fully compliant with federal law and critically exempt from the National Firearms Act $200 transfer tax because they’re government facilitated. It’s brilliant. It’s brilliant. It’ll make it so that qualified persons, any adult, who can legally possess firearms under federal and state law, they’d undergo a background check at state police, state police troop headquarters. The office would, where possible, prioritize West Virginia manufacturers, operate distribution points using existing facilities, and issue official state certificates of transfer. Subsequent transfers between qualified citizens would require a simple $275 re-transfer fee through the office, which is waived for heirs. A $250 surcharge per gun plus a modest administrative fee capped at 50 bucks, would flow to the new Public Defense Fund to cover costs, generating revenue for the state without raising taxes. Evan Nappen 11:48 And it was GOA (Gun Owners of America) that drafted this bill. This is really cool. And now I think Kansas is putting a bill forward, and I’m sure we’ll see other pro-gun states moving to create this. This way we can gut the Hughes Amendment and open up the market for new full auto. And by doing that, they’ll become even more commonly owned and become an even greater argument for the Second Amendment and their protection. Eventually, with enough exploitation of loopholes, laws themselves that created the original ban become useless and in fact, go away. We’ve seen this happen. We’ve seen this happen. For example, when it came to NFA Trusts, to purchase NFA, you had to get, at one point, what was called a chief law enforcement officer to sign off. And if your chief didn’t sign off on that, you could not appeal it. You were just dead in the water and could not acquire NFA. Then along comes the idea of setting up a trust where trusts do not require a chief law enforcement to sign off. So, everyone started doing NFA Trusts to acquire NFA, because it avoided the Chiefs sign off. And Page – 4 – of 11 because of that, there were about 10,000 trusts at ATF on NFA. So many just got around it that they finally just repealed the rule and said, guess what? You don’t need to have your chief law enforcement approve it. They just have to get notice of it. But they got rid of the sign off. Why? The loophole defeated it. Evan Nappen 13:50 We see that even going on with switchblades. We’ve seen how there’s been a huge expansion in knife rights based on the ability to work the loopholes for interstate sale and for state sales to be independent. And how the federal prohibition was simply affecting very specific transactions under federal law. To the point where the federal government, in trying to uphold the federal switchblade law, said, as one of their justifications, well, the law isn’t even enforced anymore. That’s right. Why? Loopholes! Loopholes. Freedom finding a way. And so this is exciting to see this taking place on machine guns. Finally going at the NFA. Not shying away from taking on the big stuff. Not letting them get away with claiming that any firearm is somehow intrinsically evil, wrong or bad. We’re finally fighting back with offense. Offense for once. Not just totally on the defense. Evan Nappen 15:07 Speaking of which, you may encounter a new group called “Bridging the Divide”. (https://bridgethedividenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brief-Policy-Outline.pdf) Bridging the Divide on Firearm Policy. Oh yeah, they’re claiming that there’s some bipartisan, that they have taken pro-gun folks and anti-gun and uniting them on principles that everybody believes in. They’re claiming to do this. And here’s their wonderful policies. Lo and behold, when you look closely at this so-called, you know, “Bridging the Divide”, which is, you know, bridging the gap, which is more of laying a trap, my friends. Laying a trap. What you see are their policies that they’re claiming is, you know, they have this bipartisan, so to speak. This is pro-gun and anti-gun right oppressors. Gun rights oppressors and gun rights people. Evan Nappen 16:08 And of course, here’s their policies. They have eight of them, eight of them. This so-called “Bridging the Divide.” One, Prohibiting Factors for Firearm Purchase and Possession. This is right from their “Firearm Policy Outline.” They want to prohibit gun possession by those convicted of violent crime at the misdemeanor level while removing state restrictions on those non-violent felonies. So, they want to expand prohibitions to misdemeanors. Claiming, of course, non-violent felonies, right? Yeah. And then remove prohibition of gun purchases by persons who use marijuana. Well, yeah, guess what? The Court’s already going to kill that. So, they’re throwing this in. They want to, essentially, what they’re looking to do is expand prohibitions to misdemeanors. Who’s kidding who? Come on. Give me a break. Evan Nappen 17:04 Two, Background Checks. Create state level background checks for private sales. Oh, so, in other words, Universal Background Checks, and they want to impose it state by state. More of that. So, end private sales. But they want to have “logical exemptions”? Well, it’s the same, so-called logical exemptions. Let’s just instead of logical, we’ll call it “narrow”, narrow exemptions. No. Private sales should remain private sales. It is more of an intrusion, more of oppression, on our gun rights. How about three? What’s the third thing? Extreme Risk Protection. Oh, seriously? Red flag. We have seen, Page – 5 – of 11 experienced, and are currently experiencing the unbelievable denial of due process that takes place from that garbage. Evan Nappen 17:55 Four, Dealer Registration and Gun Trafficking. They want to focus on the small number of dealers from whom the majority of traced crime guns originate. Oh, really? Well, guess what? What creates those statistics? Anytime they’re run – when guns are seized. And if you’re seizing guns the way New Jersey does, at the drop of a hat and those guns are run, that raises dealer numbers as quoting “crime guns”, even though they’re not crime guns. It is absolutely a flawed basis, and they want to focus on that. Five, Child Firearm Access Prevention. Oh, lock up your safety. That’s what that’s called. Lock up your safety to protect the children. Here we go again. Six, Firearm Suicide Prevention. Ah. In states where murder rates are low, well, let’s go at suicide. Anything we can do to go at the guns, right? And what happens with suicide prevention? Oh, well, that’s the wellness check. You know what’s going on in New Jersey with wellness checks? Anybody calls on anybody, and the police come. They take you away. They take your guns. They hold you for about three days to see if you’re okay. And even though you’re fine, now we got to fight to get your rights back. Fight to get your guns back. There’s a million ways to kill yourself, folks. Focusing on the gun isn’t the answer. Focus on actual causes. But no, it’s just an excuse. Teddy Nappen 19:34 I think the biggest issue with this whole concept of “Bridging the Divide” is take a step back and let us, let us be on equal terms. Here’s the problem, they cannot define what an assault firearm is. They are. Evan Nappen 19:50 Wait, wait, Teddy. I haven’t even gotten to that yet. I haven’t gotten to that. Teddy Nappen 19:54 All right. Evan Nappen 19:54 Number seven, Firearm Injury Prevention Education. They want to tie public health to firearm injuries. Why? Because that goes to healthcare so they can regulate it. Get it regulated back through the health, federal health agencies. Get it back to the CDC. Get them back on it. Cranking out anti-gun nonsense. That’s the game. Eight, Community Violence Intervention. Oh, that gets funding to who? Anti-gun groups. That’s what it’s about. Evan Nappen 20:33 So, we’re looking at these policies and then who’s on it? Well, their board is chock full, chock full of all former and bunch of all anti-gun rights folks. Then they sprinkle in a few that are supposedly pro-gun. So, who’s one of them? Rob Pincus. Rob Pincus is on there, proudly on there. They have listed him as a gun rights advocate. Except here’s a little article from Lee Williams back in March 29, 2021, from thegunwriter.com. (https://thegunwriter.substack.com/p/huh-rob-pincus-supports-expanded?utm_source=publication-search) It says, “Huh? Rob Pincus calls for expanded background checks, gun control and then says he didn’t.” Oh, really? Interesting. You can read that article and see. Page – 6 – of 11 The people they’re getting on board. There’s no major player there that is truly an advocate of our gun rights that I could find, and plenty that aren’t. Evan Nappen 21:30 Nowhere in their policy does it say repeal assault firearm bans, repeal large capacity magazine bans, repeal sensitive place prohibitions, or enact national reciprocity. All the things that we’re fighting for, for our rights. No. All it is is more, more, more. Just a subterfuge of more bans, more back doors to taking away rights. I didn’t see a damn thing here that expands our rights. Nothing. It’s just take, take, take. And package it as some kind of compromise. Their compromise is always us giving up our rights. Forget it, folks. Just forget it. Evan Nappen 22:18 And finally, let me point out, right from The Trace, right from The Trace. Sent out in an email blast, and I just want to read you this from The Trace. (https://mailchi.mp/thetrace/inside-the-loosely-regulated-world-of-gun-manufacturing-4869976?e=a13774efb8) This is fascinating. “Since the Trump administration snatched. . . ” This is The Trace. Snatched. They think of the Mel Brooks. You know, sees snatched, right? But anyway. “Since the Trump administration snatched funding from gun violence prevention . . .” Oh, in other words, let’s decode that. Since Trump took away all the money going to gun rights oppression groups, “. . . the field’s practitioners have had to confront an uncertain future.” Oh, they’re no longer getting the money from the Government. Huh. “Without federal dollars, state and local governments will have to decide whether to pick up the tab. It’s far from a sure thing. Gun violence intervention programs have long had to fight to prove the value of their work. The problem, however, is that it’s difficult to measure. Studying gun violence is expensive, and the nature of violence makes it a uniquely challenging subject to pull apart.” In other words, to propagandize into an anti-gun policy, to take away our rights. “And while gun violence research has seen a resurgence in recent years, the Trump administration cut funding for that field, too.” Yeah, isn’t that cute? I love it. “. . . meaning the available evidence for these programs could grow slimmer.” Evan Nappen 23:46 So folks, The Trace is bitching and moaning about losing their money, and who took it from them? President Trump. And it’s about time. There’s no reason our tax dollars need to go to oppression of our gun rights, and it’s the Trump administration that ended this funding. Keep that in mind. Teddy Nappen 24:10 Just to kind of going back to the whole issue. Whenever the Left try to present themselves like no, no, we need to find these common sense issues. Okay. Let’s define our terms, because the Left does not see the Second Amendment as a right. We know this because the Left wing nut case of a judge, Jackson went and broke down her entire descent of Bruen, describing how it is not a right. It’s a privilege. Arguing that when we deal with gun cases, you have to consider the victims of gun violence rather than looking to the law and the Constitution. That is where they’re coming from. They’re coming from the stupidity and suicidal empathy when they say they’re bridging the gap. That is their argument. Page – 7 – of 11 Evan Nappen 25:01 Just don’t fall for it. Don’t fall for it. But here’s something that you would, that you would like to do, something that you should do, something that you would enjoy doing. And that is going to WeShoot. WeShoot is an indoor range in Lakewood, New Jersey. It’s the range where Teddy and I shoot and where we get our training. You will love WeShoot. And WeShoot is offering some great deals on guns. As a matter of fact, they have a Troy A4 Defender. It’s compact, balanced, and NJ compliant. This platform delivers serious capability in a maneuverable package. It shoulders naturally, runs smoothly, and feels purpose built. They also have a Sig Sauer P365 AXG Fuse. This is where innovation meets metal. The AXG alloy grip module gives you the premium weight and control, while the longer slide and enhance sight radius makes fast, accurate shooting effortless. Try out that SIG P365 at WeShoot. Evan Nappen 26:16 They’re also offering a Smith & Wesson CSX. Now, this is a micro-compact with an aluminum frame and a very crisp single-action trigger feel. It’s slim. It’s refined, and it’s built for discrete carry without sacrificing shoot ability. It has that classic metal construction in a defensive, ready size. Also, you can see Julianna and the MAC 5. This is a retro-inspired style with modern execution. The MAC 5 delivers iconic roller-delayed energy, and Juliana brings the confidence to match. So, check that out as well. Go to weshootusa.com, weshootusa.com. Check out the guns, check out Julianna, and check out the great things that are offered there. Fantastic training, top training. You can get your CCARE certificate so you can get your carry and have a great time in their pro shop. The service you’ll receive is second to none. Go to weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 27:37 Also, please, please make sure you are a member of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They are the premier gun rights group in New Jersey. They are the umbrella organization of gun clubs in New Jersey. They are fighting for our rights. My good friend and colleague, Dan Schmutter, is there in federal court. He’s doing a great job. We’re waiting for some more results to report. Exciting times. We’re going to have some, I feel, excellent results over “sensitive places”, the magazine ban and the assault firearm ban, as we keep fighting and slogging through it. Getting our rights back. Plus the Association is on guard at the courts, at the legislature and the courthouse, both. We have a full-time paid lobbyist and, man, New Jersey is always a challenge. So, make sure you’re a member. Go to anjrpc.org and join today. You’ll get news sent right to your email. You’ll get a beautiful newsletter, and you’ll know that you’re part of the solution. You want to be part of the solution. The solution to the problem. The problem is gun rights oppressors, and the Association fights them in the belly of the beast, New Jersey, right there. ANJRPC.org. Evan Nappen 29:04 And don’t forget to get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the bible of New Jersey gun law. It is the book you need to navigate through the insanity that is New Jersey gun law. I try to make it as easy as possible. Question and answer format with 120 topics. It’s a book everybody uses, and you need one. Just go to EvanNappen.com and order yours. And when you get it, don’t lend it out, because you’ll never get it back. I hear that complaint all the time. So, make sure you keep your hands on it, or you’ll lose it. Go to EvanNappen.com and get a copy of New Jersey Gun Law today. Now, we have Press Checks with Teddy. Teddy, what do you have for us today in Press Checks? Page – 8 – of 11 Teddy Nappen 29:50 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and I just want to preface this on this one. Where you see in the news media, they’ve been pushing the whole Epstein thing. All right? They’ve been trying to push that. And of course, the Left ended up destroying themselves, as they’ve lost multiple power players who have been implicated in the whole, in the whole surroundings that it comes with the Epstein files being released. And one of the individuals who, by the way, this individual had close ties to Jeffrey Epstein since, like, the early days, Michael Bloomberg. You know, maybe it was because he had a, you know, big gulp in his hand, and that’s why, you know, he’s like, Oh, how dare you. But, yeah. Teddy Nappen 30:41 So, we go to AmmoLand, where this was a wonderful article written up by Alan Gottlieb. (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/02/ccrkba-demands-bloomberg-come-clean-about-epstein-relationship/) Regarding the fact that now we are demanding that all the anti-gun groups, including Everytown, including all of his multi anti gun right the gun rights oppressors groups cut ties with Michael Bloomberg. You know, the money. And there was, I actually went. And funny enough, anyone can do this. You can go on to the Epstein files on the government website, and they have the entire files library. You can type in word searches. So, you type in “Michael Bloomberg”. I went and read through the different documents on it. Now, to preface this, there was no showing of wrongdoing in what was discovered by the fact he was. However, he was invited with Michael Bloomberg, George Stephanopoulos, Eric Schmidt, all these individuals, to a cocktail party with Jeffrey Epstein to watch The Imitation Game. You know, that movie about Alan Turing where he broke the German Enigma. Okay. Bear in mind, this is 2015. Jeffrey Epstein had already been convicted of the first initial charges back in 2000. Evan Nappen 32:05 He was a felon, you know. So, hey, they love to make a point that they shouldn’t have guns. Epstein kept trying and trying and trying to get his rights back so he could get guns. Yet, here he is with the king of anti-gun funding, Bloomturd. Teddy Nappen 32:25 Yeah. Evan Nappen 32:26 What’s that all about? Teddy Nappen 32:27 There was also a letter. Now, again, there was no direct correspondence with Michael Bloomberg. However, there was a letter from Maxwell, Jillian’s mother, basically inviting him to attend a premiere, apparently, this was a movie, Power of Good. I’ve never heard of this one. But this very clearly shows that there was direct information going back and forth. There was also, it seemed to be, there was a massive invitation, and Jeffrey Epstein was trying to create this almost investor group. I want to tell you. Like he wanted to make this online new media. He was naming these board of directors, one of which was Michael Bloomberg, the Rothschild, Lee Rothschild, Alan Goodman. So, various individuals. He Page – 9 – of 11 seemed to be almost like a financial advisor or a bank roller for Jeffrey Epstein. Again, there’s no showing of wrongdoing, but it’s just, clearly, he had a relationship with him. Even highlighted to the articles where, in 2011 the Palm Beach Daily News, Epstein’s address book included Michael Bloomberg. In 2013, there were multiple pictures taken with Bloomberg and Maxwell together having book parties at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, where I guess they were reading gender queer, but also the level. Evan Nappen 33:51 Well, the way they brought in the Clintons to the committee, they need to bring Bloomberg in. I mean, you know, this is. The Left kept pushing and pushing and pushing about the Epstein files. Hoping against hope, that they could somehow get President Trump on this, when, in reality, what we’re seeing is it blowing up in the Left’s face, aren’t we? Teddy Nappen 34:12 Yeah. Also, here’s a really big one. Epstein was invited to a Bloomberg hosted fundraiser for Plaskett. Congresswoman Plaskett. You know, the woman who took direct funding from Jeffrey Epstein, actually got donation money. So, not only was he hosting the dinner, cordially inviting Epstein to come on down. Even writing a letter. Please join our host. Michael Bloomberg. Dear Jeffrey Epstein, please join our host, Michael Bloomberg, to the dinner. So, very clearly he was running in these circles. There’s a very clear tie relationship. Again, no showing of wrongdoing. There wasn’t a direct correspondence with him in the emails. And if you actually go through a lot of the emails, he would email news articles. That’s why you know Bloomberg News. And he would email them to others. So, that did also come up. It just shows the very clear ties. This is the one that really sticks out to me. Documents release revealed he was interested in gun politics and Bloomberg’s work. They don’t show direct donations to EveryTown. However, in 2013 there’s an email soliciting Epstein for a donation to American for Responsible Solutions, which is run by Gabby, Gabby Giffords, who later became Giffords. Evan Nappen 35:34 That’s right. But all they care about with Epstein is Trump. And how does that all relate? Is Trump in the Epstein files, Teddy? Teddy Nappen 35:46 Oh, very much. Yes, yes, Trump is in the Epstein files. Okay, I’ve got to tell this to everyone here. The black pillars, all those out there, we do not have all the information. We know that for a fact. Okay? Has it been mishandled? Absolutely. Pam Bondi should resign. Fall on her sword. Because she has damaged the administration on Trump for the mishandling with the stupid binder gate, all the stupidity of, oh, I have the client list on my desk. That was a lie. And the whole situation there. However, if you actually look at the timeline, you can go see the articles. See the full breakdown of it for Donald Trump. Teddy Nappen 36:24 Here’s the timeline, 2004 to 2005, there was reported abuse by a 14-year-old girl by Epstein. Then Trump immediately ended the relation with Jeffrey Epstein. Banned him from Mar a Lago. In 2008, Epstein was convicted with the help of Donald Trump, who cooperated with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, who fully deposed himself to the lawyers. As opposed to all the other people that are Page – 10 – of 11 implicated, who just stayed away. He actually went in to help the victims. Imagine that. And going in next 2000, after Maxwell is convicted as well, where she trafficked to Epstein. Also in 2019, he’s later arrested again. Guess who’s President in 2019? Donald Trump. He was arrested for sex who invested arrested Epstein for sex trafficking, and then he’s later dead in 2019. So, not only does it exonerate, where, after he was convicted, Trump broke off all relationships with Epstein. He helped get Jeffrey Epstein. That is all that they have on Donald Trump when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. Teddy Nappen 37:32 All the fake news, all the fake and you know why he said hoax? He wasn’t saying the Jeffrey Epstein whole pedo ring was a hoax? No, he is saying hoax, as in talking about the Dems whole plot to directly connect Trump to the pedophile ring. That is their plot. That was the hoax. Was it misspoken? Yes, Trump fires from the hip. Sue him. That’s how it goes. But actually looking at the facts of what came down, this is what he should have said. Under four years of Biden, not one committee was formed to go at the Epstein files, to go after the Epstein files. The Dems didn’t even want to touch it, which, by the way, all the people that were running in Epstein circles, Schumer, all the, all the heavy donators, Bill Gates, all these individuals are running in Michael Bloomberg, running heavily donations, including Jeffrey Epstein, who heavily donated to the Democrats. So, it’s the level of insanity that goes into it. Teddy Nappen 38:37 By the way, for everyone to remember. Did you know? Did you also know the fact that all of a sudden, the victims who never spoke out during the four years under Biden are now taking Super Bowl ads saying, release more files. Okay, what happened to we have our list. We’re making our list. Just say it. Are you worried about defamation? Musk said he’ll pay for defamation. And good luck as trying to go after women of victims of sexual abuse. I’m sure a go fund me will be immediately formed and covered. So, what are you waiting on? Oh, that’s right, these are just political cudgels for you to abuse. Okay? That is a fact, and that’s what I’m saying to the victims who, all of a sudden, will not name names. So, that it’s one of the big things, like, very clearly, it’s being used as a political tool. They don’t actually want to release the names. Evan Nappen 39:28 Well, I think it’s interesting that it’s come around to Mr. Bloomberg, and that has major effect in terms of funding of further gun rights oppression. He needs to explain the way they’re looking at it. Forced it to be opened up. Hey, guess what? You’re there. You need to explain it now. At least do that. Teddy Nappen 39:52 Also this. Evan Nappen 39:53 There you go. Teddy Nappen 39:54 Proof in concept. Peter Mandelson, who was directly connected to Jeffrey Epstein. He was Keir Starmer’s Cabinet Minister, who just recently resigned. He resigned in shame. So, the proof is in the Page – 11 – of 11 proof is, in fact, that this has the effect. If we could break up Bloomberg from EveryTown. I mean, there is their money. They have nothing aside from. Evan Nappen 40:17 Well, they’re not getting funding anymore from the Government. Yeah, from USAID killed all that. Yeah, so that’s good. Well, let me tell you, Teddy, about this week’s GOFU. That is a Gun Owner Fuck Up, where you learn about expensive mistakes that others have made so that you don’t make them. Now this week’s GOFU that I want to talk about, might even be considered a future GOFU. But it applies still today. If West Virginia, Kansas, or any of these places end up creating State machine gun stores, if you will, which I believe they will, and this ends up taking off, make sure that you do NOT, as a non-resident of those states, acquire a machine gun from those states and then, no less, bring it to New Jersey. In other words, the GOFU, in the big picture, is you have to be cognizant of your jurisdiction and what you’re doing in your jurisdiction, and when you’re in another jurisdiction, what you can and can’t do. Evan Nappen 41:34 We see the jurisdictional problem arise all the time. Whether it’s in carrying a gun where you’re allowed to carry in one state and not in another, whether it’s purchase or possession of a firearm in any given state versus another, people bringing guns or accessories or other things that were legal in one place and illegal in another. The burden is on you to know this. I am constantly seeing cases where people make that very critical error. So, the GOFU, in a general term, my friends, is make sure you know your jurisdictions laws and do not inadvertently violate them because you are in another jurisdiction, and you are coming into this other jurisdiction, this is where the trouble can begin. It can be quite serious. So, be very cognizant of this when dealing with guns. Evan Nappen 42:40 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 42:51 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E279_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

How can churches protect children from sexual abuse while supporting victims and holding abusers accountable? What practical steps can pastors and congregations take to create a safe environment for every child?

In this episode, Lauren Lewis sits down with Carmelo Morreale, Owner and Partner of Metrodata Services, a nationally accredited pre-employment screening company based in Buffalo, NY. Carm shares his journey from starting as an intern in 2009 to eventually purchasing the company with his business partner in 2022. What started as “just a job” turned into a career rooted in accountability, compliance, and community. Together, Lauren and Carm discuss: The pain points of buying the business you once worked for What national accreditation really means in the background screening industry Why transparency matters — with clients and with your team The real cost of a bad hire (and why screening matters more than ever) Automation, compliance, and how the industry has evolved The importance of consent, privacy, and doing things the right way How strong partnerships (in business and with clients) drive growth Building a team culture rooted in accountability and serviceThey also dive into the nuances of pre-employment screening, from drug testing to international checks to continuous monitoring. They explain why education and customer service are just as important as the report itself.If you're a business owner, HR leader, or hiring manager, this episode offers a practical and honest look at what happens behind the scenes before someone joins your team, and why it matters.

Cognitive decline is an increasingly prevalent concern among aging populations, affecting not only seniors but also their families and caregivers. In a recent episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging," host Wendy Jones and guest expert Wendy Adlerstein—Executive Director and co-owner of First Light Home Care of West Suburban Boston—delve into the nuances of recognizing early signs of cognitive decline, taking proactive steps, and providing compassionate care for loved ones facing these challenges. Key Topics Increasing prevalence of cognitive decline among seniors Early signs of cognitive decline, including short-term memory loss and difficulty with complex tasks Importance of timely intervention and recognizing behavioral changes Strategies for effective caregiving and support for individuals with cognitive challenges Role of family and trusted support networks in assessing and planning care Legal safeguards such as power of attorney and health care proxies Emotional challenges faced by families, including denial and communication barriers Lifestyle factors that may aid in prevention and management of cognitive decline Importance of maintaining a consistent daily routine for individuals with cognitive issues Choosing reputable home care providers and ensuring caregiver qualifications and oversight Be sure to like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss an episode. Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps—encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniorsLearn more : https://nextsteps4seniors.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 89Preventing human trafficking involves raising awareness, strengthening laws, and supporting vulnerable communities to stop exploitation before it starts. At the same time, addressing porn addiction requires education, access to support resources, and fostering healthy relationships. Together, these efforts empower individuals and communities to protect themselves and others from harm. Join me as MSO interview's Joe Madison, Executive Director of Demand Disruption (https://demanddisruption.org/) to discuss these society challenges that impact us all! More of Demand Disruption can be followed at: Podcast, Instagram, YouTube, and FaceBook.Lastly Congratulations to Deman Disruption celebrating their 10th year in fighting human trafficking. Much love from MSO!Send us a textMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Tyson went to speed dating and we got to talking about how he thinks women should do background checks on the men. Here is what I thought.

It's a huge day on the Sean Spicer Show, I am beyond excited to announce the release of my 5th book Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America. The release date is March 24th but the book is officially available for preorder, the link is down below. Tensions in Minnesota are reaching a fever-pitch as protestors have now followed ICE agents to their hotels to protest their presence in the city. The mainstream media is looking for any opportunity to paint ICE in the worst light possible. Senator Eric Schmitt is here to discuss all things Capitol Hill. Democrats are embracing the chaos in Minnesota, believing it somehow benefits them and their stance against law enforcement as ICE agents face dangerously escalating tension everywhere they go. Senator Schmitt has defended deportations and wants to denaturalize individuals that are committing fraud and are serious criminals. Congresswoman Kat Cammack is focused on the affordability crisis many Americans are facing. From healthcare to housing, the Biden years made everything unaffordable and it takes time to fix these problems. Rep. Cammack is in favor of Congressman Eric Burlison's reconciliation package that addresses affordability of homeownership, health care freedom, energy independence, and securing opportunity for every American family. In a shocking confession, Congresswoman Cammack shares that House members and their staff did not have background checks that disclose whether they have foreign ties and dual citizenship. Bill and Hillary Clinton have defied the House Oversight Committee subpoena, the same thing that put Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro in jail. WIll the Clinton's be held accountable? Featuring: Senator Eric Schmitt U.S. Senator | Missouri https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/ Rep. Kat Cammack U.S. Congresswoman | Florida, District 3 https://cammack.house.gov/ My latest book Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America is available for preorder, just click the link: https://a.co/d/67kKgje FREE CONTENT: https://www.seanspicer.com/p/what-i-uncovered-in-politico-scandal Today's show is sponsored by: Masa Chips You're probably watching the Sean Spicer Show right now and thinking “hmm, I wish I had something healthy and satisfying to snack on…” Well Masa Chips are exactly what you are looking for. Big corporations use cheap nasty seed oils that can cause inflammation and health issues. Masa cut out all the bad stuff and created a tortilla chip with just 3 ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow. Snacking on MASA chips feels different—you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or sluggishness. So head to https://MASAChips.com/SEAN to get  25% off your first order. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Takeaways* Background checks are crucial for informed partner selection.* Self-reflection is key to understanding relationship patterns.* Trauma responses can significantly impact communication in relationships.* Men often struggle with vulnerability due to societal expectations.* Creating a safe space for open communication is essential.* Personal growth is necessary for healthy relationships.* Curiosity about oneself and one's partner fosters connection.* Gender norms can influence relationship dynamics and expectations.* The journey of self-discovery is vital for personal fulfillment.* Co-creating a supportive environment enhances relationship satisfaction.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Relationship Coaching and Background Checks03:22 Understanding the Internal Work in Relationships06:33 The Role of Trauma Responses in Communication09:32 The Importance of Mutual Growth in Relationships12:18 Coaching Men: Challenges and Insights15:29 The Shift in Men's Vulnerability and Curiosity18:28 The Role of Background Checks in Modern Dating21:43 Navigating the Swipe Culture in Dating24:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Relationships33:10 The Role of Informative Dating Groups34:35 Navigating Personal Growth and Purpose39:46 Finding Purpose Through Life Experiences43:57 The Importance of Connection in Relationships49:55 Redefining Gender Roles in Modern Relationships54:59 Creating a Supportive Home Environment01:00:49 The Challenges of Modern Dating01:04:31 The Importance of Continuous GrowthClaudette Ward is a serial entrepreneur, private investigator, and relationship coach who's done playing nice with how people date. As both a PI and a relationship coach, Claudette also calls out the toxic patterns people drag from one relationship to the next—the red flags they ignore, the lies they excuse, the cycle of “dating the same person with a different face.”That's why she launched Baby Got Background—a no-BS dating background check service run by real investigators, not sketchy data brokers. Claudette's mission is clear: stop letting people “wing it” with their love lives.Connect With Claudette:https://www.instagram.com/babygotbackgroundchecks/https://babygotbackground.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacZGghqAKSk6P0fQ-OBfMi87LD_JkO4fwFSxiDLFS83iscQVDwYUtIcsm27qQ_aem_RUrYYphWdWgoejT7daxkbAhttps://www.instagram.com/claudettewardcoaching/Cody's content: https://linktr.ee/cjones803#podcast #purewisdompodcast #personalgrowth #motivation #mindset #facingfears #selfidentity #inspiration #selfimprovement #psychology #entrepreneurship #fitness #fitnessmotivation #business #career #dating #relationships #lifecoach #healthandwellness #workout #coaching #relationships #self-reflection #communication #coaching #personalgrowth #gendernorms #vulnerability #purposeDisclaimer: Any information discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to act as a substitute for professional, medical, legal, educational, or financial advice. The following views and opinions are those of the individual and are not representative views or opinions of their company or organization. The views and opinions shared are intended only to inform, and discretion and professional assistance should be utilized when attempting any of the ideas discussed. Pure Wisdom Podcast, LLC, its host, its guest, or any company participating in advertising through this podcast is not responsible for comments generated by viewers which may be offensive or otherwise distasteful. Any content or conversation in this podcast is completely original and not inspired by any other platform or content creator. Any resemblance to another platform or content creator is purely coincidental and unintentional. No content or topics discussed in this podcast are intended to be offensive or hurtful. Pure Wisdom Podcast, LLC, its host, its guest, or any company participating in advertising through this podcast is not responsible for any misuse of this content.

Summary In the kickoff broadcast of Armed American Radio for 2026, host Mark Walters discusses significant topics surrounding the Second Amendment, including a recent Ninth Circuit ruling on open carry in California, the ongoing debate between open and concealed carry, and the implications of background checks on ammunition purchases. The conversation also touches on the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the political landscape affecting gun rights, emphasizing the importance of unity among patriots in defending their rights. In this conversation, Mark Walters discusses various themes surrounding gun rights, government preparedness, and the implications of recent political developments. The dialogue covers the failures of government systems, the importance of understanding individual rights as outlined in the Federalist Papers, and the potential impact of upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun legislation. The conversation also delves into the political landscape in Virginia and California, the significance of local politics, and personal stories that highlight the dangers of communism and the importance of individual rights. The speakers emphasize the need for active participation in political processes to safeguard freedoms. Takeaways The Ninth Circuit ruling affirms open carry as a constitutional right. Open carry and concealed carry are not interchangeable rights. Background checks for ammunition purchases are flawed and unconstitutional. The political landscape in California continues to challenge Second Amendment rights. The NFA and tax stamp changes are significant developments for gun owners. Gun control laws often fail to address the root causes of violence. The importance of historical context in understanding gun rights. Unity among gun rights advocates is crucial for effective advocacy. The ATF’s inefficiencies highlight the challenges faced by gun owners. The ongoing debate over gun rights reflects broader political tensions. The government often fails to anticipate the consequences of its actions. Understanding our rights is crucial for defending them. The Supreme Court’s decisions can significantly impact gun rights. California’s gun laws are restrictive and controversial. Local politics play a vital role in shaping gun legislation. Personal stories of communism highlight the importance of individual rights. The Democrat Party’s stance on gun rights is increasingly concerning. Active participation in politics is essential for protecting freedoms. The Federalist Papers provide insight into the founding principles of rights. Self-defense legal representation is crucial for gun owners. Armed American Radio, Second Amendment, Open Carry, Concealed Carry, Ninth Circuit, Gun Control, Background Checks, NFA, Tax Stamp, Political Commentary, gun rights, government preparedness, Supreme Court, Virginia politics, California gun laws, self-defense, communism, individual rights, Democrat Party, Federalist Papers

Summary In the kickoff broadcast of Armed American Radio for 2026, host Mark Walters discusses significant topics surrounding the Second Amendment, including a recent Ninth Circuit ruling on open carry in California, the ongoing debate between open and concealed carry, and the implications of background checks on ammunition purchases. The conversation also touches on the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the political landscape affecting gun rights, emphasizing the importance of unity among patriots in defending their rights. In this conversation, Mark Walters discusses various themes surrounding gun rights, government preparedness, and the implications of recent political developments. The dialogue covers the failures of government systems, the importance of understanding individual rights as outlined in the Federalist Papers, and the potential impact of upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun legislation. The conversation also delves into the political landscape in Virginia and California, the significance of local politics, and personal stories that highlight the dangers of communism and the importance of individual rights. The speakers emphasize the need for active participation in political processes to safeguard freedoms. Takeaways The Ninth Circuit ruling affirms open carry as a constitutional right. Open carry and concealed carry are not interchangeable rights. Background checks for ammunition purchases are flawed and unconstitutional. The political landscape in California continues to challenge Second Amendment rights. The NFA and tax stamp changes are significant developments for gun owners. Gun control laws often fail to address the root causes of violence. The importance of historical context in understanding gun rights. Unity among gun rights advocates is crucial for effective advocacy. The ATF’s inefficiencies highlight the challenges faced by gun owners. The ongoing debate over gun rights reflects broader political tensions. The government often fails to anticipate the consequences of its actions. Understanding our rights is crucial for defending them. The Supreme Court’s decisions can significantly impact gun rights. California’s gun laws are restrictive and controversial. Local politics play a vital role in shaping gun legislation. Personal stories of communism highlight the importance of individual rights. The Democrat Party’s stance on gun rights is increasingly concerning. Active participation in politics is essential for protecting freedoms. The Federalist Papers provide insight into the founding principles of rights. Self-defense legal representation is crucial for gun owners. Keywords Armed American Radio, Second Amendment, Open Carry, Concealed Carry, Ninth Circuit, Gun Control, Background Checks, NFA, Tax Stamp, Political Commentary, gun rights, government preparedness, Supreme Court, Virginia politics, California gun laws, self-defense, communism, individual rights, Democrat Party, Federalist Papers

Summary In the kickoff broadcast of Armed American Radio for 2026, host Mark Walters discusses significant topics surrounding the Second Amendment, including a recent Ninth Circuit ruling on open carry in California, the ongoing debate between open and concealed carry, and the implications of background checks on ammunition purchases. The conversation also touches on the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the political landscape affecting gun rights, emphasizing the importance of unity among patriots in defending their rights. In this conversation, Mark Walters discusses various themes surrounding gun rights, government preparedness, and the implications of recent political developments. The dialogue covers the failures of government systems, the importance of understanding individual rights as outlined in the Federalist Papers, and the potential impact of upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun legislation. The conversation also delves into the political landscape in Virginia and California, the significance of local politics, and personal stories that highlight the dangers of communism and the importance of individual rights. The speakers emphasize the need for active participation in political processes to safeguard freedoms. Takeaways The Ninth Circuit ruling affirms open carry as a constitutional right. Open carry and concealed carry are not interchangeable rights. Background checks for ammunition purchases are flawed and unconstitutional. The political landscape in California continues to challenge Second Amendment rights. The NFA and tax stamp changes are significant developments for gun owners. Gun control laws often fail to address the root causes of violence. The importance of historical context in understanding gun rights. Unity among gun rights advocates is crucial for effective advocacy. The ATF’s inefficiencies highlight the challenges faced by gun owners. The ongoing debate over gun rights reflects broader political tensions. The government often fails to anticipate the consequences of its actions. Understanding our rights is crucial for defending them. The Supreme Court’s decisions can significantly impact gun rights. California’s gun laws are restrictive and controversial. Local politics play a vital role in shaping gun legislation. Personal stories of communism highlight the importance of individual rights. The Democrat Party’s stance on gun rights is increasingly concerning. Active participation in politics is essential for protecting freedoms. The Federalist Papers provide insight into the founding principles of rights. Self-defense legal representation is crucial for gun owners. Keywords Armed American Radio, Second Amendment, Open Carry, Concealed Carry, Ninth Circuit, Gun Control, Background Checks, NFA, Tax Stamp, Political Commentary, gun rights, government preparedness, Supreme Court, Virginia politics, California gun laws, self-defense, communism, individual rights, Democrat Party, Federalist Papers

December 30, 2025; 8pm: New details on how Team Trump shielded Tom Homan from standard vetting after finding out about his bribery allegations. Then, MAGA politicians hit reality face first as their policies begin to strike close to home. Plus, the Kennedy Center goes quiet for New Year's Eve, as artists cancel on the new MAGA board. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode sees three banditos sit down and talk about criminals in Dungeons and Dragons. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 2:02 Themes & Lore 2:38 The Numbers 5:28 Feat 11:15 Gear 12:55 Missing Features 15:22 Inspirations 20:31 Outro & Closing Theme 50:41 Post Credits (incl. Inescapable Prison) 53:18 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 2:  Adam Nason Dungeon Master 3:  Sean O'Coin Narrator:  Pepperina Sparklegem Script By:  Adam Nason, Megan Lengle, Sean O'Coin Produced By:  Adam Nason Director:  Megan Lengle Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

1 hour and 54 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. What Happened Starts at :51 Sometimes in December we don't have enough content for a podcast... this week there is enough for a podcast. Michigan football has been thrown into chaos following the Sherrone Moore firing. This is the third out of five Warde Manuel hires in the three most important sports to have left in disgrace (also Jim Harbaugh depending on who you ask). There have been too many red flags on too many hires. There is no oversight within the athletic department and then you have to do an investigation instead of preventing one. The only reason the WiFi is better at Michigan Stadium is because of the Zach Bryan concert, not because they cared about the fan experience. Fans are just a piggy bank. Michigan is way too much in the news right now. If "a lot of people knew about this" then why didn't someone say something sooner? Warde lost credibility after his handling of Mel Pearson and he doesn't get credit for Brandon Naurato. Grandmas in Peoria know too much about the Michigan athletic department.  2. Coaching Search Bits Starts at 27:41 Michigan needs a new head football coach. How good do we feel going into it? Probably about a B-. There's not an obvious slam dunk candidate. The three big names are Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham, and Jedd Fisch. If Alabama wins their first playoff game then DeBoer is almost entirely off the table, if they lose to Oklahoma then there's enough smoke to believe he might think about it. Would DeBoer really leave Alabama though? It's not a place that coaches leave and he's a long shot even if they lose to Oklahoma. Kenny Dillingham played for Arizona State and has a lot of family and connections in Phoenix, he might just be a long shot to convince to move from home. Kenny Dillingham is young, he watches Stranger Things and doesn't understand all the references. What about Jeff Brohm? Jedd Fisch is good at roster construction and handling QBs, something that would be nice for Michigan right now. Jake Butt had a strong endorsement for Jedd. Some coaches wouldn't have former players stomping for them. Jason Eck is a fun name but he's never proven himself at a major program. Based on everything so far, it feels like it's probably Jedd Fisch (PENDING A BACKGROUND CHECK). Which assistant coaches/coordinators would you keep?  3. Hot Takes, Men's Basketball vs Maryland Starts at 54:31 Takes hotter than... actually we need takes about half of where they could go. We need to dial it back this week. Thankfully we can now turn our attention to basketball! Michigan 101, Maryland 83, a strange game. David Coit was hitting threes from every heavenly covered shot. When Michigan was down by 9 Kenpom still had them 76% to win. Maryland went 14-27 from three and Michigan still covered the Kenpom spread. This game was the script for Michigan to lose a game and won by 18. Brian reads Yaxel's boxscore poetically because it deserves it. Solomon Washington got ejected for two technicals. Michigan navigated foul trouble and you probably didn't even notice. Michigan is actually top 50 in three point shooting.  4. Men's Basketball vs Villanova Starts at 1:38:12 They went up by 30 at halftime and only won by 30?? What are we even doing here. You look at some of these top 50, top 25 teams on the schedule, could they beat Michigan in Ann Arbor? No way. Being #1 in two point defense with this schedule is insane. Michigan is identifying their weaknesses and working on them, that's terrifying for opposing teams. What is this team's weakness now? Hey, shout out to undefeated Nebrasketball!  MUSIC: "PH Suite"—Curtis Dro and Lamar Woods "Man I Need"—Olivia Dean "I Got Flavor"—LaRussell and Lil John “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Brian Shortsleeve joins the show to discuss the debacle in the Healey Admin. over the background check of Lamar Cook.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Your narcissistic wife refuses to work or leave the house. After you sought divorce, she attempted suicide and called 53 times. It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1252On This Week's Feedback Friday:Banter alert! If you don't want to stick around for Jordan and Gabe's stories about hangry Japanese 7-Eleven faux pas, take the bullet train to about 16 minutes and 20 seconds into the episode for preferential dooze cruise boarding!Your wife has become increasingly narcissistic, manipulative, and homebound over the past five years, refusing to work or care for herself while treating you with passive-aggression and toxicity. After you filed for divorce, she attempted suicide and called you 53 times in 24 hours. How do you protect yourself now? [Thanks once again to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this!]You've worked for the same company three different times and were fired once due to a background issue tied to a youthful mistake with an ex. Now they want you back with better pay, but you just accepted a six-month contract elsewhere. Do you bail on integrity or pass on long-term opportunity? [Thanks to HR professional Joanna Tate for helping us with this one!]You're a leftist structural engineer who believes we're facing a fascist takeover and wants to flee the country, but your wife thinks you're overreacting to podcasts and social media. Who should you trust — your fear or her skepticism — and where do you even find reliable guidance in these polarized times?Recommendation of the Week: Setting up an eSIM straight from your phone before you travel. Saily and Airalo are good options.You're an introverted loner starting a new job and want to network better with colleagues without becoming best friends. You're awkward in conversations, your mind goes blank, and someone once called you boring. How do you build professional relationships when socializing drains you and you struggle to connect?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Aura Frames: $35 off: auraframes.com, code JORDANBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanNutrafol: $10 off 1st month: nutrafol.com, code JORDANSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hey MSO Fans...this podcast is a hot one! Its all about Background Checks...Before you date someone, doing a background check can provide peace of mind and help ensure your safety. It can reveal potential risks such as criminal records or history of deception, protect against romance scams, and verify important details about your potential partner's past. While it may seem intrusive, confirming someone's background encourages transparency, builds trust, and helps you make informed decisions in today's complex dating world—all while respecting privacy and fostering honest communication.All of the above is fine, however should a man background check a woman to see what her history is with dating, body count and other items mentioned on the podcast?Join me (Bazz) Jowi, Danny and Jaylan as we chat on this subject.Send us a textMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I chat with background-check pioneer Steven Ward, founder of GuardianBGI, about how he transformed a solo PI gig into a national investigative firm reshaping law enforcement hiring. Steven reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of police background checks, how outdated systems can put entire communities at risk, and why new technology is essential for modern screening. We also dive into how GuardianBGI scaled in a heavily regulated industry and the startup lessons Steven learned along the way.

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Shirin Aboujawde (of counsel, New York) discuss the complexities of conducting background checks from an international employment law perspective. The speakers review the varying regulations and practices across different jurisdictions, including limitations on criminal background checks, the nuances of employment references, and the permissibility of drug testing and medical exams.

Two people have won elections to become Mayor that aren't eligible to run, where are the background checks?  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Lamar Cook had to pass a background check to get his job, but with more information coming out it'd be amazing if he could pass one to drive a bus.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Lamar Cook had his first hearing today, and more information has come out on him and Howie's wondering who did his background check.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explored the shocking arrests of NBA figures Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, unraveling how gaps in background checks and integrity systems allowed high-profile sports professionals to become entangled in betting, fraud, and organized crime. He examined similar scandals across global leagues — from Brazilian and Australian football to tennis and the National Football League in the U.S. — and examined the psychology of why millionaire athletes and coaches risk everything for illicit gains. This thought-provoking analysis revealed how technology, oversight, and culture intersect in modern sports corruption.Support the show