Podcasts about ballots

In July 2024, Michael Fosler was charged with 43 felony counts of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. Three months later, that girl's father, Aaron Spencer, found her in the passenger seat of Fosler's truck in the middle of the night. What happened next on a darkened Arkansas highway sparked a legal firestorm that has reached the state's Supreme Court and the local ballot box. In a new, unexpected twist, Aaron Spencer won a primary election and is now on his way to becoming the Sheriff of Lonoke County. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did Trump decide to strike Iran? Was it the US that started the war? Is it even a war? Listening to senior figures in the administration and in MAGA it's not entirely clear. The accounts are confused, contradictory, and seem to change by day.What is clearer is that the American public don't support the action. Polling suggests only one in four Americans back the strikes - and a series of Trump influencers have reacted with fury to the move. This is another war from the President who pledged to end them. With the midterms critical for Trump's future, could this intervention become a massive own goal if gas prices rise and voters turn away from the GOP?This week, Jon is joined by Michael D. Shear, the Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times correspondent.And later - James Talarico electrifies Democrats in Texas, but is talk of turning the State blue premature? Or does Talarico represent a generational shift in the party?The News Agents USA is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Lars Mapstead joins Shawn Osborne on The Liberty Blues. Lars is using his run for Congress to fight for ballot access reform and breaking the stranglehold of the Republicans and Democrats on American elections. In this episode, Lars discusses the barriers faced by third-party and independent candidates, the importance of fair ballot access for all voters, and how current laws suppress voter choice and competition in ideas. A principled push for electoral freedom, open competition, and true liberty in politics. Listen now! https://www.ballotswithoutbarriers.com/ Support our sponsor **Shrum Garden** (Advanced Mycology) – radically simple home mushroom growing kits and products for personal freedom & self-sufficiency. Use code **LIBERTYBLUES** at checkout for $5 off each item! https://shrumgarden.com/store/

Send a text**BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS PODCAST (Audio Only Version)** — Hosted by **Digital Live**  Meet **Octavius Valentine Catto (1839–1871)**: activist, scholar, athlete, and Civil War National Guard sergeant who helped raise “Colored Troops,” founded the **Banneker Literary Institute** and the **PA Equal Rights League**, and fought for Black voting rights. Catto was tragically unallied unalived during the **Philadelphia Election Day riot (1871)**—and his murderer was later acquitted.Please subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing you inspiring content!  Stay connected with us:  

City officials plan public "Ballot Question Breakdown" sessions to help voters understand four City Charter amendments on the April 7 ballot. Ballots will be mailed March 16 for the election, which also includes five City Council seats.

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I have coined a new term - Open Primary Ballot.Are you tired of RHINOs and Transpublicans? Then why in the world do we allow them access to The Republican Primary ballot?

ballot violation, data center, and no water in certain, if not all of Florida Grab My Book: A Conversation with Alexandria August

Episode 5161: Georgia Meltdown Continues Over Seizure Of Fulton County Ballots

Greg Brady spoke with Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about Alberta to hold immigration referendum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 Hour 1 of Rush To Reason dives straight into Health and Wellness Wednesday, blending financial clarity, mental resilience, and physical health in a way only John Rush can. Financial expert Al Smith of Golden Eagle Financial (https://goldeneaglefinancialltd.com/) joins the show to unpack a critical question: can AI really guide your retirement and risk planning, or is it dangerously incomplete without human insight? How much risk is right at 50, 60, or 70—and why is “one-size-fits-all” such a trap? The hour then takes a powerful, personal turn as John and Luke Cashman tackle mental health, responsibility, and resilience, sharing real-life experiences about pressure, inherited depression, short fuses, and learning how to manage life's “dark clouds.” What's the difference between having a bad day and true clinical depression—and why do these conversations matter more than we admit? Health expert Dr. Julie Gatz of Florida Wellness Institute (https://naturessources.com/dr-julie-gatza/) rounds out the hour with eye-opening insights into aging, digestion, brain health, and nutrition. Why do meals suddenly feel heavier as we age? Are we overfed—but undernourished? And could decades of dietary advice have missed something essential to our hormones and mental clarity? This hour challenges assumptions—and invites listeners to rethink health from the inside out. Guest Timestamps * Al Smith – Golden Eagle Financial: 2:18 * Luke Cashman - Mental Health: 11:21 * Dr. Julie Gatz – Florida Wellness Institute: 30:34 HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush To Reason opens with a powerful history lesson as Richard Battle (Https://RichardBattle.com), makes the case for restoring George Washington's Birthday as a standalone national holiday. Why has America blurred the legacy of its greatest leader—and what do we lose when Washington's character, sacrifice, and refusal of power are forgotten? Battle explains why Washington remains unmatched. The hour intensifies as Sunny Kutcher of Young Americans Against Socialism (https://yaas.org) joins John Rush for a hard-hitting discussion on free childcare, public education, Marxism, and government overreach. Is “free” ever really free—and who ultimately pays the price? Using New York City as a test case, they break down massive budgets, rising taxes, and political promises that don't add up. How do fear-based narratives spread so easily, and what happens when facts are ignored? This hour challenges history, culture, and power—and asks listeners to decide where government should stop. Guest Timestamps * Richard Battle – Author/Historian: 1:13 * Al Smith – Golden Eagle Financial: 11:48 * Sunny Kutcher – Young Americans Against Socialism: 28:13 HOUR 3 Hour 3 moves fast and hits hard, opening with Jay Towne, former U.S. Attorney and legal analyst for Newsmax, who breaks down the SAVE Act and dismantles viral claims about voter suppression. What's real, what's flat-out false. The conversation widens into media bias, algorithm-driven news feeds, and the collapse of critical thinking, asking how democracy survives when headlines replace facts. The hour then pivots to aviation safety and merit, as John takes on DEI hiring in the cockpit and reacts to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's warning: competence matters when lives are on the line. Are airlines lowering standards—and should passengers be concerned? Economic reality follows as Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital (https://www.bentpinecapital.com/) explains why inflation is cooling, inventories are piling up, and why high interest rates—not tariffs—are crushing discretionary spending. The hour closes with sharp cultural commentary—asking one final question: has common sense completely left the building? Guest Timestamps * Jay Towne – Former U.S. Attorney / Newsmax Legal Analyst: - 1:11 * Scott Garliss – Bent Pine Capital: - 29:07

Episode 5150: Middle East Edges Closer To War; Counting The People Voting Is Just As Important As Hand Counting Ballots

   While the left works hard to find any little thing that looks bad for ICE or our current enforcement of immigration, the man in charge turns out to be a real human with a real heart.  Wait until you hear the story Tom Homan told at a conference about the victims of our open borders.    According to a report by the Topeka Cap Journal, democrats approved all kinds of voter packets to be sent to Kansans that never requested them.  This is a huge scam.    We have the information you need to disable that start/stop button on your car.  Ron DeSantis hammers NYC over the Mayor's new budget as it's bigger than the entire state of Florida budget.    In sports, no Jerome Tang spells success for KSU as they get a win.  The Royals take batting practice with the new ball/strike computer system on at Surprise Stadium.  It happened on a day the leader of the player's union resigned in a sex scandal.    And a self proclaimed "woke bit__" skating for team USA had a little too much Trump hate in her heart and flamed out on the ice and then embarrassed us all as a total baby balling her eyes out.  Ughh.    Tiger Woods is in the news and our Final Final is a beautiful message about Jesse Jackson.

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The stories we covered in the days and months after the 2020 election are bubbling back up to the surface, as President Trump's Truth Social video drops are laying the breadcrumbs that will expose what really happened that November. We go to Arizona and an election integrity hearing from November 30, 2020, as an election worker details the hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots that arrived at her election facility for at least a week after the election. Comedian Jerry Failla takes on Barack Obama's pushback against Voter ID with priceless flair. 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!One more for the road...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup once again with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) down for the count.Buhler carried on anyway by sharing his way-too-early Heisman Trophy ballots, shared 10 burning CFB offseason questions he had to get off his chest, and so much more.Also, North Dakota State is flying so high like a G6 by joining ... the G6!False Start is not a choice, but a lifestyle, mostly because it is False Start!Support the show

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the Cook County board president election. Brady joined Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, at an event. Ald. Reilly is challenging Toni Preckwinkle. Brady believes that […]

Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches and Statements. George Breitman, ed. w/Dorollo Nixon & Jesan Sorrells---00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Discussion of Malcolm X's speeches and Statements with Dorollo Nixon.02:00 "Black Revolution" by Malcolm X.06:30 The Literary Life of Malcolm X.08:43 Malcolm X's Impact on Leadership Culture.14:52 The Split in Black American Culture We All Live With.16:19 Separatist Movements in the United States of America.24:27 "The Ballot or the Bullet" by Malcolm X.30:23 Ballots, Bullets, and Black Lives Mattering: 60 Years on from Victory.35:55 Lack of Moral Force in Post-Modern Leadership.39:06 Heading to a Ukrainian War Rally.42:59 Leadership Gains Moral Authority from True Religion not from the Media.53:12 From Jerry Maguire to The Wire: It's Hard to "Sell" Revolution to Post-Modern Black Americans.55:34 "It is a Long Way from Heaven to Here." - Bubs, The Wire.01:04:04 Larry Bird and the 1988 NBA 3-Point Shootout.01:08:00 Malcolm X's Transformation with Orthodox Islam.01:12:55 "Mrs. Fani Lou Hamer" by Malcolm X.01:16:42 The Invisible Man Must Exit the Basement to Become Malcolm X.01:25:06 Leaders Change Requires Sacrifice.01:30:12 Leaders: Learn and Apply Wisdom from the Words of Malcolm X.01:33:03 Leadership Lessons from Malcolm X's Life and Work.01:39:53 Islam and House of Peace vs. House of War.01:42:38 Staying on the Leadership Path with Malcolm X's Speeches and Statements.---Opening theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!--- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/.Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.---Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/.Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/.Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershiptoolbox/videosLeadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx.Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/.Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/LdrshpTl

From Trump's racist retweets to ICE intimidation and ballot seizures, this show exposes how power erodes democracy—and how students and organizers fight back when leaders hesitate. Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

If you receive your election ballots in the mail... There is a push (once again) on Utah's Capitol Hill to require your mail-in ballot to be returned in person AND show ID.. This proposal is estimated to cost 10 million dollars in ongoing costs and would require two poll workers to staff every drop box to check IDs. Sutherland Institute's Executive Director Derek Monson joins the show to discuss their stance on this proposal. Listeners call in with their takes. Weber County Clerk, Ricky Hatch, joins the show to explain concerns around this legislation.

Man Who Pleaded Guilty to Manslaughter in Teen Killing to be Released How Much Tariffs Cost American Households in 2025  Should Utah Have Three Legislative Sessions Per Year Instead of One? Motion Filed to Intervene in GOP Lawsuit Over Redistricting Maps Why Mental Health Crises Look Different in Men and Women Caffeinated Beverages May Help Protect The Brain FBI Releases Images of Potential Suspect in Search For Nancy Guthrie 2026 Winter Games: Alpine Skiing Updates Rep. Pierucci Explains Proposal to Streamline Utah Death Penalty Process

The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | The Political Storm: Border Funding, Ballots, and Global Power Plays --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:04 – Dan Lennington, Managing Vice President and Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, focusing on the Equality Under the Law Project. Lennington discusses a New York Times report highlighting WILL's efforts to end what he calls illegal DEI programs. He explains the legal arguments and why these cases could reshape workplace and government policy. 27:55 – Haley Strack, William F. Buckley Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review. Strack outlines what she calls another path forward for Christian Zionists. She discusses how faith, foreign policy, and domestic politics intersect in today's debate. 35:13 - Hour 2 Monologue 44:06 – Corinne Clifford, independent journalist, White House press corps member, and official spokesperson for SAT123.com. Clifford discusses Adam Schiff being confronted with polling showing overwhelming public support for requiring photo ID to vote. She explains why voter ID remains a winning issue across party lines. 53:56 – James Bradley, author of Precious Freedom: A Novel. Bradley analyzes rising U.S.–Iran tensions as critical nuclear talks take place in Oman. He discusses the stakes for regional stability and global security. 1:02:47 – Mark Malkoff, comedian, podcast host, and writer featured on Today, Good Morning America, CNN, and NPR's Weekend Edition. Malkoff talks about his upcoming book, Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. He shares stories about Carson's influence and his own journey uncovering the man behind the icon. 1:12:45 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:21:40 – Josh Findlay, Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's National Election Protection Project. Findlay argues that voter ID is essential for election integrity and says pop culture figures like Nicki Minaj are right to call attention to the issue. He explains why voter confidence depends on clear safeguards. 1:31:31 – Ingrid Jacques, columnist for USA Today. Jacques examines polling that shows voters view Trump more negatively than Biden — and why writing him off may be a mistake. She discusses voter sentiment, media narratives, and what could shift the race. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

From ICE funding fights to Fulton County's ballot seizure, this panel exposes how authoritarianism advances when leaders hesitate.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

On the Feb. 9 edition: A Federal Judge has ordered the Trump Administration to produce records behind the Fulton County ballot seizure; Georgia is set to receive more than $200 million this year as part of a federal effort to shore up rural health care; And Senator Jon Ossoff held a rally in Atlanta on Saturday.

Thank you ITS Never Happening…, Susan Jagoda, Lynette, Marg KJ, Richard C Brown, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Kingwood Texas Students Defy Threats and Walk Out Against ICE in Powerful Act of Democracy: Kingwood, Texas high school students walked out against ICE despite threats to graduation and prom—proving democracy is alive when young people refuse silence. [More]* Nationa… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

1. United Nations Funding Crisis The United Nations is facing financial collapse because the United States has reduced or withdrawn funding. This is a move to stop funding “woke” & ideological programs. The UN is ineffective, bureaucratic, and overly dependent on U.S. taxpayer money. Symbolic examples (turned-off escalators, reduced heating) are used to emphasize desperation and mismanagement. The U.S. withdrew from 66 international organizations and treaties, framed as: Cost-saving Anti-globalist Pro-American sovereignty Many of these organizations are described as obscure, wasteful, or hostile to U.S. interests. The underlying message is that global institutions dilute U.S. power without delivering value. 2. Media Merger and National Security Concerns Focus shifts to a major media merger (Netflix / Warner Bros / Paramount context). Concerns raised include: Foreign influence, especially money from the Middle East or China National security implications Loss of American cultural control The argument is that entertainment media shapes public perception more than news. Hollywood and major streaming platforms are portrayed as: Predominantly left-wing Hostile to conservative viewpoints Engaged in ideological indoctrination Executives are challenged on whether their content fairly represents conservatives. The inability to name conservative-oriented programming is used as evidence of bias. The merger is framed as dangerous because it could: Concentrate cultural and political influence Amplify a single ideological viewpoint The Department of Justice and FCC are identified as key gatekeepers. The timeline for approval is described as months to years, with high stakes for media freedom. 3. Save America Act (Voter ID Legislation) Proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote Photo ID to vote The bill is common-sense and widely supported, including among minority voters. Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, are accused of: Using “Jim Crow” rhetoric to scare voters Ignoring polling that shows broad support for voter ID Opposition is attributed to: Desire to preserve election vulnerabilities Partisan strategy rather than public opinion Ballot harvesting is described as inherently vulnerable to abuse. Examples (nursing homes, paid operatives) are used to argue: Elderly and vulnerable voters can be exploited Ballots can be selectively discarded The Carter–Baker Commission is cited to legitimize these concerns. Acknowledges internal Republican resistance and logistical challenges. Emphasizes urgency and political pressure as tools to pass the bill. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Why We Vote, CannCon and Ashe in America break down explosive developments tied to Fulton County and the ongoing fallout from the 2020 election. The conversation centers on newly surfaced grand jury testimony, missing ballot discrepancies, and revelations involving Georgia officials who were aware of alleged irregularities but failed to act. The hosts walk through documented claims surrounding uninvestigated ballots, unexplained tabulator records, and the role of state authorities, while questioning why mainstream media continues to ignore sworn testimony and official records. The episode also explores recent law enforcement actions, reactions from Fulton County officials, and what these developments could mean for election accountability moving forward. With firsthand reporting, direct quotes, and a deep dive into the mechanics of election oversight, this discussion underscores why unanswered questions from 2020 still matter today.

A commissioner there tells us he was not worried about the integrity of those election ballots - until now.It's a dark day for the paper whose motto is "Democracy Dies in Darkness": the Washington Post has fired more than one-third of its staff. British politician Peter Mandelson's close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is back in the spotlight. And this time, the controversy has triggered a criminal investigation -- and questions from within the Prime Minister Keir Starmer's own party. The U.S. has cut off oil to Cuba, and Canada is warning it might not be the best time to travel there. A cab driver in Havana tells us how he and his neighbours are dealing with that one-two punch.Two great cultural forces finally come together, as the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra provides a live soundtrack to a pro wrestling match. If it's standard for you to sleep to the soothing, sibilant sound of pink noise, science suggests stopping -- saying such sustained static simply sabotages slumber.As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that urges you not to get a sound sleep.

Award-winning journalist, activist, poll worker, and former attorney Anjali Enjeti discusses her new book, Ballot, which considers the real and metaphorical role that ballots play in our democracy. Co-hosts Whitney Terrell and Jennifer Maritza McCauley (in her first episode joining the co-host rotation) talk to Enjeti about her childhood encounters with ballots, the history of ballots in America, and the problems she encountered with Republican-installed Dominion voting machines in Fulton County, Georgia, where she was an election worker during the 2020 presidential race. She debunks the false claims of election fraud in Fulton County during that election and discusses the Trump Administration's recent seizure of 700 boxes of 2020 ballots from Fulton County, what those ballots represent, and whether or not the administration might try to alter them. She reads from Ballot.To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell.Anjali EnjetiBallotThe Parted EarthSouthbound: Essays on Identity, Inheritance, and Social ChangeOthersFiction/Non/Fiction Season 2, Episode 8: Lacy Johnson and Anjali Enjeti on the State of Reproductive RightsFBI raid in Georgia has little legal basis – but serves Trump's goal to weaken trust in election results | The GuardianFBI's Search of Fulton County, Georgia, Election Center Is Unprecedented, Experts Say | ProPublicaTrump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted | The Washington PostMove to Seize Ballots Thrusts F.B.I. Into Trump's Election Conspiracy Claim | The New York TimesTrump's Mug Shot Is Released After Booking at Fulton County Jail | The New York TimesNickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara EhrenreichSee 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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Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Nate Cain – The show opens with Cain's analysis of how Democrats allegedly rely on cheating to win elections, citing recent events such as the FBI raid on Fulton County's clerk's office for 2020 election evidence and a federal judge blocking President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voting. He argues that policies like...

Guest Heather Lende is the author of four books centered on her life in Haines, Alaska: If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name, Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs, Find the Good: Life Lessons from a Small-town Obituary Writer, and, most recently, Of Bears and Ballots, about her adventures in local politics. Heather served as Alaska Writer Laureate from 2021-2023, has an honorary Ph.D in Humane Letters from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and is the recipient of the Middlebury College Alumni Award.  Summary In this, my 400th episode, I sit down with writer Heather Lende to talk about how she approaches her craft and what it means to write from, and for, a real community. Living in the small town of Haines, Alaska (pop ~2000), Heather sees writing less as performance and more as an act of careful observation, listening, and responsibility. Our conversation touches on her long-running obituary column, which requires her to listen carefully, get the details right, and tell people's stories with humility and care. She sees herself as "an observer of life," while her careful attention to people and their details has earned her the label of "story catcher." We talk about what changes when you write about people you know—or at least know of. We explore what I call Heather's nonlinear writing process, her discomfort with neat conclusions, and how grief, memory, and daily observation shape her work. We also explore doubt, discipline, and the tension between creative ambition and ordinary life. Throughout the conversation, writing emerges as a way of staying connected—to place, to people, and to the small, meaningful moments that make up a life. We dive deeply into the story "Alaskans Dear" from her book, If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name, to understand her writing process and what it means to live in a small town. The Essential Point Storytelling for Heather is not just creative work, but a relational act that binds her to the community she serves. Social MediaWebsite:https://www.heatherlende.com/ Referenced See the audio file of what Heather is reading in the show notes for this episode at https://www.queticocoaching.com/blog

SEASON 4 EPISODE 55: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: So would you like to collapse the Trump Regime? Today? Peacefully? Legally? You - the White House press corps. It only takes one of you. You go into the next Oval Office Scrum, and you ask him politely for his explanation of something released by his administration, by Pam Bondi’s office, on the government website, and you read – quoting this FBI 302 interview file: “Maxwell presented (her) to Trump…by the things Maxwell said, it was clear that (she) was available…”And don’t stop reading and don’t make eye contact. THEN from the sworn affidavit, reed, quote: “I personally witnessed Defendant Trump telling the plaintiff that she couldn’t ever say anything, if she didn’t want to disappear like the 12-year old female (redacted) and that he was capable of having her whole family killed…” Quote: “the physical and sexual abuse that I personally witnessed of minor females at the hands of Mr. Trump and Mr. Epstein... under penalty of perjury even though I fully understand that the life of myself and my family is now in grave danger” unquote, what SIR is your explanation SIR about when you threatened this girl’s life, sir. Just keep asking. Don't make eye contact, don't stop, don't stop talking when he starts talking. Just reel off those quotes. And the one about becoming fertilizer. And the "Calendar Girls" story (as nonsensical as that probably is). And all the others. Because we don't always see the escape hatch when it appears before us, and it just appeared. Because the Epstein Files are part of an official Department of Justice Document Dump. Their contents are Pam Bondi's problem, not you or your lawyer's. And if you don't bear down and do this job as it was designed by the Founding Fathers, you will sooner or later face one of these outcomes: you'll be arrested, you'll be replaced by some automaton Bari Weiss likes, or the country will survive and the next people running media will never consider you for work because you were cowardly when we needed your courage. Oh and you can peacefully, legally end the careers of Elon Musk and Marco Rubio and Bari Weiss and lots of others. The material is all in front of you. Just have the courage to pick it up and fling it, like he'd fling his poo at you. ALSO: Don Lemon was arrested not because Jesus but because Trump has always hated him. And if you've forgotten, I explained two weeks ago why Trump was trying to restart the 2020 crap, now sending Tulsi Gabbard to Georgia. They're sitting up not a claim that the election was fixed, but that the election was fixed by another country (hey, Nicolas Maduro, you mind taking the rap, in exchange for a pardon?) and there is no statute of limitations on THAT. B-Block (34:55) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Harriet Hageman, the blob they elected to the House from Wyoming to replace Liz Cheney, is now running for Senate. Emphasize "running": she has fled a town hill. The Bill Maher Pretzel Logic: Celebrities should shut up, voters don't listen to TV and movie stars. But Bill, you expect them to listen to you. So you're saying you're not a star? And the latest Bari Weiss firing target is supposedly Face The Nation host Margaret Brennan and one of the names being thrown around (probably nonsensically) is Matt Lauer. C-Block (54:00) MONDAYS WITH THURBER: We need a doubleheader. I heard an audio book with a famous actor doing Thurber's tribute to what would be called Dunning-Kruger Syndrome: "The Macbeth Murder Mystery" and it was one of those rare times when I actually said "No - I did this better." So I bring it to you, and as a bonus, a second great unheralded Thurber story: "Meet Birdey Doggett." Enjoy them at your leisure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Necessary Conversation, we unpack one of the most explosive news cycles yet—newly released Epstein materials that repeatedly reference Donald Trump, journalists being arrested while covering protests, the FBI seizing 2020 election ballots, and Trump suing the United States government for billions of dollars. And Bob shows off his new MAGA cowboy hat given to him by Hasan Piker.This episode gets heavy, fast.

How Trump's Working With MS-13 To Help Elect the New President of Honduras Reveals the Real Agenda Behind Trump and Miller's Immigration Cruelty | Tulsi Gabbard's Seizure of the 2020 Ballots in Georgia is About Rigging the 2026 Election | Bondi's Arrest of Don Lemon as a Wakeup Call to All Journalists and Media Owners backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social facebook.com/ianmastersmedia linktr.ee/backgroundbriefing

On this Friday's episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed, Joe is back and diving headfirst into the accelerating 2020 election fallout federal investigators have seized ballots from Fulton County, Georgia, after months of fierce resistance, exposing what many call a massive cover-up. Emerald Robinson dropped a bombshell: massive post-certification alterations to Dominion voting machines, including hundreds of illegal DLL files per machine, invalidating the certification process itself. Joe ties it straight to Eric Coomer, declaring he's headed to jail along with precinct facilitators and the one big cartel protecting the fraud Ruby Freeman's Obama-linked lawyer Michael Gottlieb sued investigators, and Fulton officials spent millions blocking transparency. Why fight so hard? The truth is surfacing, and consequences are coming fast.Joe welcomes election and cyber-security expert Mark Cook to unpack the raid's implications, Patrick Byrne's fresh insights on DLL problems and hard drive needs (with Tulsi Gabbard mentions), and why Fulton Commissioner Bridget Thorne admitted they've burned millions to hide ballots. From Coomer's admissions of foreign contacts to the broader cartel operations, this is the accountability moment we've waited for people must go to prison.Radical left chaos ramps up with ICE Out Friday: a national strike calls for no work, school, or shopping until "ICE terror ends," with Denver metro protests and thousands of students (pawns of NEA radicals) walking out leading Aurora Public Schools to close due to teacher absences. We play Fox's Don Lemon arrest report, expose manufactured disruptions diverting from fraud revelations, and end with a disturbing clip from a liberal influencer explaining why conservatives "need" them. Tune in truth is rising, commies are crying, and justice is rolling!

Senate leaders strike a short-term funding deal to keep most of the government running, but a partial shutdown now looks imminent as the House remains out until next week.Border Czar Tom Homan suggested a possible drawdown of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, only for President Trump to later say there would be no pullback at all, as arrests and protests continue on the ground.And the FBI seizes hundreds of thousands of ballots and election records from Fulton County, Georgia, as the Trump administration escalates scrutiny ahead of the midterms.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Gigi Douban, Ben Swasey, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas, Ava Pukatch and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.(0:00) Introduction(01:53) Senate Funding Deal(05:38) Border Czar in Minnesota (09:51) Georgia Election Ballots CeasedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the video showing Alex Pretti yelling, "F***ing assult me" to law enforcement, the FBI seizing 2020 ballots in Georgia and the leaked audio of Erika Kirk released by Candance Owens.

Just when you thought the 2020 election cycle was finally in the rearview mirror, someone decided to floor it in reverse. Join the incomparable Stephanie Miller as she unpacks the latest "ballot seizure" drama in Georgia and the conspiracy theories that just won't quit—no matter how many times they're debunked. Plus, she's breaking down the headlines surrounding Don Lemon's recent arrest. With guests Glenn Kirschner & Frangela!See 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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In this special edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy to break down the FBI's raid on Fulton County's election warehouse, where federal agents seized hundreds of boxes of 2020 election materials. The move marks a dramatic escalation tied to former President Donald Trump's renewed claims about the election. Greg and Patricia unpack what the raid could mean for Georgia's election system heading into 2026, including fears among Democrats that it could pave the way for a state takeover of Fulton County elections. They also share reaction from state lawmakers, revealing sharp partisan divides and deep concerns about what comes next for voting rights and election oversight in Georgia. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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FBI Search of Fulton County, Georgia Election Office The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub related to the 2020 presidential election. The action is evidence that past claims of election fraud—particularly those advanced by Donald Trump—are finally being taken seriously. Judicial approval of the warrant is proof of legitimacy. Seizure of ballots, computers, phones, and election records. Allegations that early votes were improperly certified without required signatures. The dismissal of the prior state-level prosecution against Trump in Georgia as vindication. Assertion of Broader Election Manipulation Concerns Foreign interference, specifically claiming that Mexican consulates worked to influence U.S. elections via immigration and cultural influence. These claims are tied to a book (The Invisible Coup) and used to argue that U.S. elections are structurally compromised. Trump’s Georgia Election Claims Trump’s assertion that he “won Georgia” is reinforced. The FBI investigation is a potential confirmation that the 2020 Georgia results were altered or fraudulent. Media skepticism of these claims is dishonest or politically motivated. Second Story: Death of Alex Pretty in Minnesota The media portrays Alex Pretti as an innocent victim of ICE violence. Newly surfaced video shows Pretti: Assaulting federal agents, Damaging government vehicles, Carrying a firearm during protests. Law Enforcement Justification Narrative Federal agents involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave (presented as standard procedure). Pretti posed an ongoing threat and that agents acted in self-defense. Family and attorney statements with video evidence to accuse the media of intentional misinformation. Broader Media Critique Mainstream media is misleading the public, The political left is covering up violent behavior, Institutions are suppressing truth about election integrity and immigration enforcement. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal agents carry out a search warrant on Fulton County election offices in Georgia, leaving with ballots from the 2020 election. The Department of Homeland Security claims the border agents who shot Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave, contradicting claims from a Border Patrol commander that they're still in the field. And more American colleges are realizing they've been scammed by “ghost students.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dr. Heavenly Kimes from Married to Medicine joins Angela Yee and the Lip Service crew to talk about her historic run for Congress in Georgia, her reality-TV fame turning into political power, and the personal moments that shaped her journey. She opens up about the arrest of her son, discovering her half-brother years later, and why she refuses to exploit her marriage for reality TV — even when everyone else does. Heavenly also breaks down how healthcare cuts, Medicaid changes, and mental-health crises are hurting her district, and why she believes she was called to serve. From Bravo drama to Capitol Hill, this is one of the most unfiltered and revealing conversations Heavenly has ever had. Topics include:• Why she’s running for Congress• How reality TV prepared her for politics• Her son’s arrest and how it changed her• Why she won’t put her marriage on TV• Mental health, Medicaid, and Georgia voters• Drama with the Married to Medicine castSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.