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Chair Latz, Senator Limmer, and members, thank you for inviting me to be here today.I am glad that we are here when, if the federal government is to be believed, Operation Metro Surge will soon be winding down. Tragically, whenever the real end to this surge finally comes, it will come too late for Renee Good and Alex Pretti and all who loved them. We will continue to seek justice for them.The surge will end too late for Liam Conejo Ramos and the other children who will have to live with the trauma of their detention.It will end too late for everyone who was wrongfully and illegally detained.It will end too late for Minnesotans who have endured racial profiling, for businesses that have closed, for children that couldn't go to school, for the people who have fallen behind on their rent because they couldn't safely go to work.The unprecedented, unconstitutional, and unnecessary exercise of force that is Operation Metro Surge leaves much pain in its wake.Despite this pain, when this surge ends, it will be a victory. It will be a victory for the rule of law, for the power of creative, lawful resistance, and for the strength of unity over division. Minnesotans organized themselves. They exercised their legal rights to observe and protest, by the tens of thousands, in sub-zero temperatures. They helped their neighbors who needed help. In the face of a massive display of force and acts of intimidation and violence, they held their — and our — constitutionally protected ground: bravely, creatively, and peacefully.I promised during the surge that I would match Minnesotans' bravery. My office and I did much to hold ICE, DHS, and the Trump Administration accountable under the law and the constitution.* On January 9, just two days after the death of Renee Good, my office joined forces with the Hennepin County Attorney's office to create a portal for witnesses to submit evidence.* This was necessary because almost immediately after ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee, the federal government made the extraordinary announcement that it would not include the state in its investigation or share evidence with state investigators.* It is normal and routine for state and federal law enforcement and investigators to work together: in Minnesota, it happens all the time. The trained investigators of the Minnesota BCA are completely professional and non-political. I cannot stress enough how extraordinary it is for federal law enforcement to refuse to work with state investigators on this case.* On January 12, we filed a lawsuit in federal court to end the surge.* We argued — and continue to argue — that the surge is unconstitutional, violating the First and Tenth Amendments to the constitution and the Equal Sovereignty principle.* On January 15, my office launched a form on our website for Minnesotans to share the impacts of federal government actions, including DHS actions have had on them personally or someone close to them, or that they have personally witnessed.* To date, we have more than 1,500 submissions.* And on January 24, the day that Alex Pretti was killed, my office represented the BCA in filing a lawsuit along with Hennepin County to compel the federal government to preserve evidence.* We won a temporary restraining order just two hours after we filed the lawsuit.* Disappointingly, the FBI has announced that it will not cooperate with the BCA in the Pretti matter, either.Allow me to make clear that although the surge is winding down, the two lawsuits we filed during the surge continue. We will keep challenging the constitutionality of the surge, so that this administration — or any administration — cannot ever again attempt to compel a state to kneel to its policy demands. And we will keep fighting for truth and accountability for the killings of Alex and Renee.Minnesotans had a right to expect that their federal government would have a credible, rational basis for sending more than 3,000 federal agents to our state for the largest immigration-enforcement action in our nation's history. The federal government has never deployed as many immigration agents to one place at one time as it has here.Instead, every rationale the Trump Administration has offered is a pretext.The government has said the purpose of the surge is to fight unauthorized immigration. Yet Minnesota ranks 28th among all states in the percentage of undocumented immigrants: Florida and Texas alone have nearly as many undocumented people as the entire population of Minnesota.The federal government has said the purpose of the surge is to fight fraud in government programs. I abhor fraud, and my office is already in this fight: We have convicted 300 Medicaid fraudsters in the last seven years.But the government did not surge forensic accountants or computer scientists who could actually help us fight fraud. Instead, it sent 3,000 masked, armed men.In fact, the surge has harmed the fight against fraud in Minnesota. Because of it, the federal government's work of fighting fraud in Minnesota has ground to a halt. The surge has triggered a wave of experienced prosecutors resigning from the U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota, and the remaining staff are drowning under a flood of habeas corpus petitions.The government has also said the purpose of the surge is to fight violent crime and rid our streets of “the worst of the worst.” Yet violent crime rates in Minneapolis were falling before the surge. Furthermore, ICE's own data shows that 67% of those it has detained in Minnesota have no criminal records, and only a very small percentage have a record of committing violent crime.Notoriously, some of those detained have been children. Is five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos the worst of the worst? Or 10-year-old Elizabeth Zuña Caisaguano?The federal government has also said the purpose of the surge is to gain cooperation from state and local officials in immigration enforcement. Other elected officials in Minnesota have echoed those claims, saying that if only Minnesota had “cooperated” with ICE, the surge would not have been necessary and Renee's and Alex's lives would have been spared.So let me be perfectly clear: Minnesota already fully complies with the law when it comes to federal immigration enforcement.The Minnesota Department of Corrections already follows the state law — Section 631.50 — that requires it to notify federal authorities when a non-citizen convicted of a felony nears their release date. The federal government had to back off their false claims to the contrary when DOC presented the facts.Minnesota sheriffs and county attorneys already comply with state law that they may not keep someone incarcerated on an immigration detainer longer than they are otherwise legally allowed to incarcerate them. In February 2025, I issued a legal opinion that restated the law, which is supported by a noted Minnesota case called Esparza vs. Nobles County, as well as cases from other states. When I met in person with Border Czar Tom Homan, he acknowledged that this is the law.So Minnesota already follows the law.After dismissing all the pretexts, it's clear: This surge is about what President Trump said it was about. In a Truth Social post on January 13, he wrote that “retribution and reckoning” was coming to Minnesota. Operation Metro Surge was Trump's retribution for our policies, our values, and how we vote.In the face of Donald Trump's campaign of revenge and retribution against Minnesota, we as a state stood for the rule of law and our constitutional rights, and stood for what we believe in our beloved state: that we are stronger when we stand together, that we all do better when we all do better, and that everyone deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect — no exceptions. Now, our attention turns to healing and to ensuring that what happened here over the past several weeks can never happen again — not to us, and not to any state, city, or neighborhood in this country. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit affordingyourlife.substack.com

De #DCDW podcast wordt gepubliceerd om de online automotive beter te maken. In deze aflevering spreekt host Paul de Vries, oprichter van #DCDW, met Tony Vrijsen, commercieel directeur van BCA Autoveiling Nederland. Tijdens deze podcast gaan we in op de nieuwste ontwikkelingen waarmee Tony Vrijsen en BCA Autoveiling de automotive verbeteren. Paul de Vries opent zijn podcast en bedankt Tony voor zijn komst en het partnerschap met #DCDW, evenals de samenwerking met Bart Kuijpers Automotive Nieuws. Tony blikt terug op de samenwerking met de automotive specialist Bart en benadrukt het belang van actuele data en marktinzichten voor de branche. Tony Vrijsen is al ruim zestien jaar werkzaam bij BCA Autoveiling, waar hij als commercieel directeur verantwoordelijk is voor het hele commerciële proces: van inkoop tot remarketing en verkoop aan zowel inbrengers als kopers van voertuigen. Tony geeft aan dat BCA niet alleen auto's veilt, maar ook zelf voertuigen inkoopt en dat het bedrijf continu inspeelt op veranderende marktbehoeften. Een belangrijk onderwerp in deze aflevering is de veranderende EV-markt. Paul en Tony bespreken de periode waarin de Tesla-markt flinke prijsdalingen doormaakte, vooral na de massale terugkeer van lease-Tesla's uit 2019 en de prijsverlagingen van nieuwe modellen. Tony legt uit hoe deze prijzen zich uiteindelijk weer stabiliseerden en zelfs stegen, met als resultaat de organisatie van speciale Tesla-veilingen vanwege de groeiende vraag naar jong gebruikte EV's. BCA organiseert inmiddels drie EV-veilingen per week en een aparte Tesla-veiling, waarmee zij inspelen op het toenemende en diverse aanbod elektrische auto's uit onder andere 2020 (denk aan ID.3, ID.4, Kia Niro EV en Hyundai Kona). Paul vraagt verder naar de kopers van die EV's. Tony licht toe dat vooral kopers uit Scandinavische landen en Oost-Europa geïnteresseerd zijn, vooral als prijs en aanbod aansluiten op de lokale behoeften. Er is een duidelijke trend zichtbaar: het EV-aanbod groeit snel, en Oost-Europa laat een sterke toename in vraag zien. Nieuw bij BCA is het veilen van elektrische fietsen – aanvankelijk gestart als een experiment, maar nu uitgegroeid tot een strategische keuze. Tony vertelt hoe leasemaatschappijen steeds vaker ook fietsen in hun portefeuilles hebben en de remarketing van deze tweewielers nog in de kinderschoenen staat. Inmiddels heeft BCA hiervoor een aparte vestiging in Zutphen geopend (Sil Bikes), waar fietsen worden geïnspecteerd, gefotografeerd en vervolgens geveild via speciale bike-veilingen. Net als voor auto's zet BCA in op transparantie, onder andere met batterij-inspecties, wat het vertrouwen en de opbrengst bij veilingen vergroot. Paul en Tony bespreken ook het belang van prijsbepaling en taxatiemodellen. Tony licht toe dat BCA een geavanceerd grading-model heeft ontwikkeld waarmee via een korte vragenlijst snel een reële marktprijs bepaald kan worden voor een auto, zonder dat er uitgebreide fotoreportages nodig zijn. Dit model is al bij diverse marktpartijen geïntegreerd, waaronder in software van Autotelex. Zo kunnen leveranciers en consumenten snel, eenvoudig en betrouwbaar een indicatieve of gegarandeerde prijs ontvangen – een proces dat zowel voor particuliere als zakelijke aanvoerders van grote waarde is. Daarnaast komt het onderwerp van de twee BCA-websites ter sprake. Tony erkent dat het voor de marketing én gebruikers eenvoudiger is om alle veilingen op één Europees platform samen te brengen – en vertelt dat deze migratie binnenkort wordt gerealiseerd. Verder vertelt Tony over de samenwerking met ANWB Auto Inkoopservice. BCA is al zo'n vijf à zes jaar exclusief partner en biedt gegarandeerde prijzen op auto's die ANWB-leden willen verkopen, via een inmiddels landelijk netwerk van inleverpunten. Tony benadrukt het belang van betrouwbaarheid in het proces en het behalen van goede reviews als onderscheid ten opzichte van concurrenten. Tot slot bespreken Paul en Tony de rol van CarNext, waar BCA in het verleden nauwe banden mee had. Hoewel CarNext als zelfstandige entiteit inmiddels minder actief is, blijft de merknaam een grote bekendheid genieten binnen de sector. Deze aflevering van de #DCDW podcast met Tony Vrijsen laat goed zien hoe BCA Autoveiling innoveert in de remarketing van voertuigen en fietsen, volop inzet op transparantie en gebruiksgemak, en zo bijdraagt aan een betere, modernere online automotive sector. Wil je contact opnemen met Tony Vrijsen of meer informatie over marktprijzen, BCA Autoveiling of innovaties in de remarketing? Bezoek dan bca.com of neem contact op via LinkedIn. 

In this timely episode of C-Suite Unplugged, BCA president Adam Legge is joined by François Poirier, President and CEO of TC Energy, for a conversation on leadership, competitiveness, and the evolving energy landscape across North America.  As leader of a company that sits at the centre of major cross-border energy systems shaped by continental trade, François brings a unique perspective to the discussion. He reflects on his leadership journey, TC Energy's evolution, and the responsibilities that come with building, financing, and operating large-scale energy infrastructure.  Together, Adam and François explore geopolitics, regulatory environments, and what Canada must do to remain competitive in the global race for investment.  --------------------- About the Business Council of Alberta The Business Council of Alberta was founded on a simple idea: to make life better for all Albertans. We believe that business has an important role in improving society, and that when business does well, we all do well. We work with the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of Alberta's largest enterprises to understand the big, long-term challenges that Albertans are facing and work with industry, government, and civil society to solve these problems and build shared prosperity for every person who calls Alberta home. Check out more of our recent work: https://bit.ly/3JG9ifS Listen to BCA Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bHlfFB Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BPxDhv Follow us on socials: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QaetHE YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QswqAV X: https://bit.ly/3P7pgB0

First hour we discuss the reparations Minneapolis businesses face and the BCA being left out of the federal investigation of Alex Pretti's death! Then we focus on today - President's Day! Tom Pohlad joins Jason and finally we have the DeRush Hour and In-Depth with Blois Olson and talk sports with Dave Schwartz!

First, the BCA was told they WOULD be able to work alongside Federal investigators in the case of Alex Pretti and now it was released in a statement on Monday - the Minnesota BCA would no longer be involved in the investigation involving the death of Alex Pretti moving forward - we talked to BCA Minnesota Superintendent Drew Evans!

New session this week - this time without Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, BCA being left out and more with DeRush Hour Headlines and we also go in - depth with Blois Olson on what to look forward to early on in the new legislative session - especially when it comes to fraud and public safety!

BCA president Adam Legge is joined by Mark Maki, CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, for a candid conversation on leadership, infrastructure, and the future of Canada's energy sector. Mark reflects on his path to the CEO role and what it takes to lead one of the country's most consequential infrastructure projects — the Trans Mountain Expansion Project —at a moment when Canada's economic competitiveness and global standing are under increasing scrutiny.  Together, Adam and Mark explore the realities of leading at scale, the responsibility that comes with operating nationally significant infrastructure, and why energy systems matter not just to Alberta, but to Canada's broader economic performance. Listen for insights on leadership, accountability, and a grounded view of where Canada's energy sector is headed. Note to listeners: This episode was recorded on December 10, 2025, prior to recent developments involving the United States and Venezuela. --------------------- About the Business Council of Alberta The Business Council of Alberta was founded on a simple idea: to make life better for all Albertans. We believe that business has an important role in improving society, and that when business does well, we all do well. We work with the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of Alberta's largest enterprises to understand the big, long-term challenges that Albertans are facing and work with industry, government, and civil society to solve these problems and build shared prosperity for every person who calls Alberta home. Check out more of our recent work: https://bit.ly/3JG9ifS Listen to BCA Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bHlfFB Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BPxDhv Follow us on socials: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QaetHE YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QswqAV X: https://bit.ly/3P7pgB0

In the two months Minnesota has been under siege by federal agents, immigration officers have shot and killed two U.S. citizens, poet and artist Renee Good and ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Local and state law enforcement say they've been blocked from properly investigating the shootings of Good and Pretti. “The federal government has blocked our state BCA, so that's the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. They are the state law enforcement agency that has authority to investigate any kind of deadly use of force involving police,” says Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who is leading local investigations into the killings of Good and Pretti. “We've not gotten anything from the federal government,” Moriarty says. “To tell you how odd this situation is, we are getting our information from the media ... we are not getting that from the federal government.” This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Akela Lacy speaks with Moriarty, whose office has jurisdiction over both killings. Moriarty says federal agents have blocked local and state law enforcement from properly investigating the killings. Even Moriarty, the top prosecutor in Minneapolis, does not know the identity of the agents who killed Pretti. In response, Moriarty says, “We set up a portal and asked the community to send any kind of videos or any other kind of evidence so that we could collect absolutely everything that we possibly could.” The BCA, she says, was even “blocked physically, actually, by federal agents from processing the scene where Alex Pretti was shot.”Meanwhile, attacks by the administration on Minnesota's Somali citizens persist. At her first town hall of the year in Minneapolis, an attendee sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unidentified substance on Tuesday. Trump has backtracked on some of his bluster and removed Border Patrol Gregory Bovino from Minnesota, replacing him with border czar Tom Homan. None of that has changed things on the ground yet in Minneapolis, says Moriarty. “Minnesotans care about their neighbors. They're delivering meals to people. They are there and they do not approve of the fact that their federal government is attacking them and their neighbors.“We hear a lot of people talking to us about how they understand the threat from the administration or from DHS on their neighbors and on their communities, and it's really much more rooted in an understanding that they think their freedoms are under threat, even if they are not an immigrant or even if they don't really have deep ties to immigrant communities, that this really matters to them and it really bothers them,” says Jill Garvey, co-director of States at the Core, an organization that leads and runs ICE Watch training programs. “So we hear a lot from folks who just haven't been engaged previously. But this for all those reasons is enough for them to step up.”Garvey says her organization is training community members in how to properly document ICE. “We also know that we can't stop all this aggression,” Garvey says. “The aggression is the point of these operations. So we can't guarantee that people aren't going to be targeted with violent actions from federal law enforcement. What we can say is, if you're doing this in community, other people are going to be watching.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. If you want to support our work, you can go to theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Car Dealer Recommends: Autoglym products tested and rated – do they get our seal of approval?CMA green-lights BCA owner's Aston Barclay takeover in provisional rulingWeekly Briefing: How have Chinese car brands grown so quickly?Group 1 to axe more UK jobs and dealerships despite clocking up record revenues in 2025The rampant rise of Chinese car brands – and how they'll change the UK car market for goodNetworking break-out space added at Car Dealer Live for more inspirational conversations

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . OSCAR NOM PREDICTIONS 2026: . Best Picture: Six Are Safe, Right? Seven? Eight? None? HELP! - 3:24 Director: A Guillermo Emergency - 14:08 Lead Actor: MBJ Better Be S-A-F-E - 18:44 Lead Actress: The Mikes Find the Same Five - 21:42 Supp Actress: In a World in Which Amy Madigan May Not Be Nominated - 24:52 Supp Actor: Mike1 Your Thoughts?! - 28:02 . Original Screenplay: Panahi DESERVES This - 29:46 Adapted Screenplay: A Guillermo Emergency, Part 2 - 33:33 Casting: Playing Tag in a Pitch Black Room - 35:14 Editing: How Many Best Picture Noms Do You Crossover? - 38:04 . Animated Feature: Where The Mikes Fight About Elio - 41:44 International Feature: Feels Like 6 Movies for 5 Slots - 44:46 Doc Feature: One Mike Says the Leading Doc is OUT - 46:58 Original Score/Song: How Many Train Dreams Appearances? Hamnet? - 50:05 . Cinematography: ASC, BSC, BCA, CLL, Alphabet Soup Precursory - 55:12 Production Design: What's Maleficent Have to do With This? - 58:14 Sound: How Much Can You Resist Sirat's Shortlist Game? - 1:00:12 MUAH: The Good Old Fashioned Lead Actress Crossover - 1:02:33 Costumes: Don't Overlook Ruth E! - 1:06:36 VFX: One Time for the One Timers - 1:08:19 . . What's Next From MMO/Leave Us 5 Stars! - 1:13:00

Today we talk about the time Milk from Legends of Chamberlain Heights said, “Where you going Hemmy?” in EVERY episode as we celebrate BCA's birthday. JOIN THE OFFICIAL MTTA DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/NGXRXNDg4m BUY OUR MERCH: https://merch-throughout-the-ages.creator-spring.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/MemesThroughouttheages WATCH BCA's NEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/zth65g1lLNE?si=NOBs-0BgLAj_L1vJ

Does anybody really even like this state anymore? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Reusse with his weekly sports report.Heard On The Show:Minneapolis crews clear street barriers near shooting memorialMinnesota leaders request BCA collaboration in ICE fatal shooting InvestigationTrump meets with oil executives at the White House, announces meeting with Colombia's PetroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is Friday, we begin the show talking about the latest in the ongoing investigation with the ICE situation in Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities area including the shooting of Renee Good on Wednesday in Minneapolis! Sheletta shares her reaction to this week's tragedy, Rochelle Olson chimes in on the BCA not being involved and the week that has been for Governor Tim Walz, Matthew Coller talks purple and playoffs and then former St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson joins Chad to share his thoughts on the latest developments and videos released!

After hearing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Attorney General Keith Ellison at the press conference - we spend this first hour reiterating that the BCA needs to partake in this investigation of ICE and the tragic events of Wednesday in Minneapolis and the ongoing involvement in Minnesota and get your reaction through texts and calls this first hour!

Although the Vikings are not in the mix, still plenty of football to chat about with our friend Purple Insider Matthew Coller on Brian Flores future, QB situations and WIld Card weekend! Then we pivot and talk to former St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson given the new footage released from Wednesday's ICE incident and get his reaction to that and the role or lack there of the BCA plays in this investigation.

A new video has surfaced of the incident involving Renee Good and ICE from Wednesday where you see some different aspects so we called upon former Saint Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson who gives us his initial thoughts and reaction to the newer footage released, BCA not being allowed to be involved and much more!

Huge £112.9m loss revealed for auction firm BCA and We Buy Any Car's ownerWeekly Briefing: How did Constellation lose so much money in 2025?Video: The car manufacturer winners and losers of 2025New car market topped two million in 2025, but EV discounts can't continue – SMMT

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're blasting back to 1997 to talk more WWF Jakks Bone Crunching Action Figures! From Series 5, to Tag Teams, to Signature Series 1, we've got plenty of BCA brothers to discuss! So crack up a cold one & settle in, cause we're about to get into it... The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toy Line is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 734-494-2292 Follow us on Instagram: @timeblastertoys @theretroko @mathew_priest

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Ann and Rebecca discuss the upcoming major renovations to take place at the Buchanan Center for the Arts, which will cause the BCA to be closed to the public beginning December 20th, but programming will still go on, plus recap the Security Savings Bank Photography Show, collaborations with the Warren County Public Library and Monmouth College on the WRAM Morning Show.

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A week of superlatives for Indonesia - the tragic Senyar cyclone is the largest on record to hit Indonesia; a tax bribery case is affecting a key owner of the most profitable bank, BCA; a leadership struggle has incapacitated the largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), at a time when Indonesia prepares for its largest-ever deployment of peacekeepers to Gaza; and Danantara seeks a role in a long-awaited potential GoTo-Grab merger that would constitute an on-demand behemoth with 90% market share.  Otherwise, no drama.It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us.You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!

Want to help inspire children to know, love, and follow Jesus? As we approach the end of the year, please consider partnering with Base Camp Adventures through prayer and finances! Thank you for your prayer and consideration! To give through prayer: Talk to Jesus :D To partner with BCA financially: https://lifeaction.org/basecamp/

Ella Loneragan and Same Jones discuss the prevailing ideas from Committee for Perth's 2050 Summit. Plus: Roger Cook eyes major project funding; John Carey backs housing diversity; BCA urges tax and red-tape reform.

The Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCA) proudly announces the launch of its first-ever BCA Sampler Subscription, available now at BoutiqueSmoke.com/subscription-bca. In this episode, we dive into how this quarterly sampler represents more than just five exceptional cigars—it's a symbol of unity, craftsmanship, and community. Each edition will feature hand-selected Toro-sized cigars from family-owned boutique brands across the globe, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to experience truly artisanal blends that define the heart of the boutique cigar movement. You'll hear from members of the BCA leadership about the decision to eliminate membership dues and redirect support toward education, advocacy, and sustaining small family-owned cigar makers. With over 90% of proceeds going directly to brand owners, this initiative embodies the spirit of collaboration that has defined the BCA since its founding in 2016. Join us as we celebrate the next chapter of the boutique cigar movement—one that blends passion, purpose, and premium craftsmanship.

Pleacă 1000 de militari SUA: Cum joacă România cu Rusia (DW) - Ce înseamnă retragerea militarilor americani: o decizie previzibilă în cel mai prost moment posibil. Și un avertisment că România nu mai poate mima la nesfârșit investițiile militare (G4Media) - Majorarea salariului minim, risc politic pentru Guvern: pierde dacă acceptă, pierde dacă refuză (Adevărul) - La 10 ani de la Colectiv, supraviețuitorul care și-a pierdut sora în incendiu susține că „Măcar am devenit conștienți de țara în care trăim. Ceea ce înainte nu prea era valabil” (HotNews) Pleacă 1000 de militari SUA: Cum joacă România cu Rusia (DW) Analiză: Americanii își retrag jumătate dintre efectivele militare din România, e vorba despre soldații de elită din brigada mobilă staționată la baza Mihail Kogălniceanu. Ungaria, Slovacia, Bulgaria, România sunt statele de unde americanii își recheamă trupele de elită ale brigăzii rotative. Rămân încă în țară circa 900 de soldați.  Informația retragerii celor circa 1000 de militari americani din România a fost publicată prima dată în presa de la Kiev ieri dimineață. Ministrul Apărării, Ionuț Moșteanu, susține că știa de luni informația. Totuși nu a făcut nimic chiar dacă știa, nu a spus-o nimănui, nu a cerut o discuție în Consiliul Suprem de Apărare a Țării, nu a rugat-o pe ministra de Externe să mai negocieze cu Washingtonul. Nici măcar de fațadă nu fost făcut vreun efort din care să rezulte că României îi pare rău că pierde o mie de militari americani foarte bine pregătiți. Dimpotrivă, românii sunt asigurați că totul va rămâne ca înainte. Nicio declarație care să arate că România ar vrea să-i păstreze pe acești militari, că se simte mai sigură avându-i aici, scrie jurnalista Sabina Fati, corespondenta DW în România. Ce înseamnă retragerea militarilor americani: o decizie previzibilă în cel mai prost moment posibil. Și un avertisment că România nu mai poate mima la nesfârșit investițiile militare (G4Media) Oricât ar încerca președintele și ministrul Apărării să diminueze efectele, retragerea parțială a trupelor americane înseamnă un deficit de securitate și, mai ales, un semnal simbolic pe care Rusia îl va juca la maximum. Aici merita subliniat că retragerea are loc în cel mai prost moment posibil, când Rusia își flexează mușchii în regiune, defilează cu arme nucleare noi, agresează tot mai des spațiul aerian al țărilor UE, avansează încet dar constant în Ucraina și desfășoară tot mai agresiv războaie hibride interferând cu alegerile din toate țările. Tocmai acum și-au găsit americanii să se retragă?, se întreabă jurnalistul Cristian Pantazi, redactor șef G4Media. În opinia sa, România trebuie să urmeze lecția Poloniei și să-și asigure singură cât mai mult din apărare. Dacă avem pretenții să ne protejeze alții, mai întâi să demonstrăm că facem noi tot ce putem. Cu o industrie militară făcută praf de 35 de ani de management public catastrofal, cu contracte amânate din cauza unor agende profund corupte (achiziția de corvete militare), cu avioane F16 second-hand, cu un buget răvășit de deficitul-record provocat de tripleta Ciolacu – Ciucă – Iohannis, România e una dintre verigile slabe ale securității din zona Mării Negre. În noile condiții, vizita anunțată a președintelui Nicușor Dan la Washington capătă o importanță capitală. El va avea o singură misiune: să întărească parteneriatul și să se asigure că nu va exista o nouă retragere de trupe și echipament american. Majorarea salariului minim, risc politic pentru Guvern: pierde dacă acceptă, pierde dacă refuză (Adevărul) Guvernul nu este de acord cu creșterea salariului minim pe economie din 2026, măsură solicitată imperios de sindicate, iar coaliția pare dispusă să-și asume riscuri politice și sociale semnificative odată cu această decizie. Analistul Adrian Negrescu a explicat pentru „Adevărul” că toți oamenii de afaceri își doresc să poată majora salariile angajaților, pentru că astfel i-ar și fideliza, însă acest lucru nu este mereu posibil. „Marea problemă este legată de taxele prea mari pe muncă – să dai un salariu de 5000 de lei net înseamnă să mai plătești statului cel puțin 4200 de lei. Şi asta în condiţiile în care economia stagnează, vânzările au scăzut peste tot, planurile financiare ale multor firme au fost date peste cap de inflaţie, de creşterea taxelor, de efectele acestei crize a puterii de cumpărare cu care ne confruntăm în prezent. Crescând din pix salariul minim, fără un studiu de impact, ne vom trezi cu disponibilizări de personal și cu încă un val de inflație, pentru că firmele vor duce costurile salariale mai mari în prețuri produselor și serviciilor pe care le oferă. Altfel spus, vom pune gaz pe focul inflației”, a declarat Negrescu pentru „Adevărul”. Unul dintre cele mai mari riscuri pe care și l-ar asuma România în cazul în care va îngheța salariul minim anul viitor este declanșarea unei proceduri de infringement. Altfel spus, statul își asumă „amenda”, pentru că e mai mică decât ceea ce ar avea de plătit dacă și-ar respecta angajamentul. Pe de altă parte, în cazul în care majorează salariul minim pe economie din 2026, chiar dacă dispune înghețarea salariilor demnitarilor și ale primarilor și viceprimarilor la nivelul actual, onorând măsurile de austeritate asumate prin pachetul 2, Guvernul riscă să crească din nou deficitul bugetar, încălcând obligațiile asumate în fața Comisiei Europene. La 10 ani de la Colectiv, supraviețuitorul care și-a pierdut sora în incendiu susține că „Măcar am devenit conștienți de țara în care trăim. Ceea ce înainte nu prea era valabil” (HotNews) Astăzi se împlinesc 10 ani de la incendiul din Clubul Colectiv.   65 de tineri și-au pierdut viața, iar alți 162 au fost răniți. Mulți dintre ei au rămas cu răni pe viață.  După ani de recuperare, o parte dintre ei și-au schimbat profesiile. Alții au ales să se implice civic sau politic. Supraviețuitorii de la Colectiv au fost nu sus, ci jos, foarte jos, în subteranele unei dureri incomparabile. Au adunat, fiecare, 20-30 de operații în perioada de convalescență, care a durat ani de zile. Și, întorși de acolo, de foarte jos, ei spun că văd alfel lumea. HotNews a vorbit cu Bogdan Moșneag, Adina Apostol și Adrian Albu, trei dintre supraviețuitorii cărora incendiul din Colectiv le-a schimbat viața.  La 10 ani de la tragedie, Clubul Colectiv nu ar mai avea nevoie de autorizație de securitate la incendiu (Libertatea) Înaintea incendiului produs în seara de 30 octombrie 2015, clubul Colectiv, aflat în centrul Capitalei, a funcționat timp de un an ca o capcană a morții: pe tavan şi pe stâlpi era lipit burete inflamabil, ferestrele erau zidite cu blocuri de BCA, extinctoarele erau expirate, iar singură cale de evacuare era o uşă, într-un container. Clubul nu avea autorizație de securitate la incendiu. Azi, la 10 ani de la tragedie, nici n-ar mai avea nevoie de ea, căci Guvernul, la propunerea DSU, a relaxat regulile. Legea punea „piedici în dezvoltarea unor proiecte” şi a fost schimbată. Iar alte zeci de cluburi precum Colectiv funcționează acum în legalitate.  Pe larg, în Libertatea.

Chris Bowen warns in secret briefing that power bills will rise and 2030 targets need urgent action, Tim Ayres blames Coalition for high energy costs despite Labor’s term. Plus, BCA warns not to leave environmental laws to Labor and the Greens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Our Guest — Courtney A. Barber   Courtney A. Barber is a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, motivational speaker, three-time published author, and certified life purpose coach with over 25 years of military leadership experience. A Fayetteville, North Carolina native, Courtney is the founder of Sapphire Veteran HR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women veterans in Hampton Roads transition from service to civilian life with confidence and community. After a decorated Navy career, Courtney transformed her journey of adversity, faith, and resilience into a personal mission to empower others through her brand, Unapologetically Favored—a movement and mindset that encourages people to walk boldly in their truth. She has authored multiple books including Unapologetically Favored, Wake Up. Turn Up. Bless Up., and Never Be Afraid to Eat Alone, each blending leadership, spirituality, and personal growth. In December 2023, she served as part of the MyNavy Coaching Team, leading a five-day Coaching Master Course in San Diego to develop the next generation of Navy leaders. Today, Courtney continues to mentor, teach, and inspire through her speaking engagements, coaching programs, and advocacy for authenticity, representation, and emotional intelligence in leadership. Learn more about her work at UnapologeticallyFavored.net or follow her on social media at @unapologeticallyfavored.   About This Episode:   In this episode, Damo and Aaron sit down with retired Master Chief and author Courtney Barber—North Carolina native and writer of Unapologetically Favored—for a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about faith, identity, leadership, and redemption inside the U.S. Navy. The guys open with barbershop energy, debating Dave Chappelle vs. Eddie Murphy, fresh off Damo catching Chappelle live, before pivoting into Courtney's early life in the South, her family dynamics, and how her upbringing shaped the way she learned to love, trust, and lead. She opens up about her father figures, teenage pregnancy, abortion, and the boundaries she had to build to protect her peace. Courtney reflects on her early Navy journey—boot camp, A-school, and those unforgettable early days in uniform—sharing stories of laughter, adversity, and lessons learned. Aaron delivers a hilarious breakdown of “honch monsters,” and the crew swaps memories of Great Lakes and the RDC grind. Courtney discusses the mentors who taught her the value of training your reliefs, the importance of accountability, and what ultimately inspired her to write Unapologetically Favored after a viral post questioning empty “thank-you for your service” gestures. Listener questions about leadership spark a powerful exchange on the role of First Class Petty Officers and why leaders must trust their people enough to let them lead, fail, and grow. From being married against her nature and struggling with instinct to finally embracing her truth and telling her mom, Courtney walks listeners through the courage it took to live authentically under Don't Ask, Don't Tell. She shares the impact of good mentorship, the value of grace after mistakes, and how faith and resilience helped her rise through adversity. Damo introduces the idea of giving Sailors “scarlet letters” for their failures, which leads to a discussion about forgiveness, perception, and leadership growth. Courtney also reflects on what she learned from a failed BCA. It's three hours of honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom—laughter, confession, mentorship, and faith woven into one conversation. From barbershop debates to leadership lessons to spiritual redemption, this episode captures everything Permission to Speak Freely stands for: real people, real leadership, and real conversations that matter.       Do you have a “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com       Stay connected with the PTSF Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Keep up with Courtney Barber, AZCM (Retired):   Website: https://www.unapologeticallyfavored.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallycak?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unapologeticallyfavored       PTSF Theme Music: Produced by Lim0

Emergency episode time!Caley and Ronan dive into a story that started with chainrings and cogs, and ended up in court. The BCA has ordered the UCI to suspend its new Maximum Gear Ratio Standard, siding with SRAM in a dispute that could reshape how cycling's rules are made. What began as a “safety test” for rider speed has become a battle over who really governs the sport, and whether the UCI is still above competition law.

On Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.Since they were founded in 2020, the Banding Coalition of the Americas has pushed our scientific knowledge of bird migration to new heights, and as part of their research, they have been investigating one of the South's favorite and most iconic frequent flyers, hummingbirds! Emma Rhodes, Director of Conservation and Scientific Research at the BCA joins the show today to discuss hummers, their lives, and their conservation.To submit your own question for the show, email us at animals@mpbonline.org or send us a message with the Talk To Us feature in the MPB Public Media App.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Step right up and get your tickets for Chaos Trivia! Team LMSU is joining forces with the fabulous folks from Currently Speaking for a blockbuster crossover event, with special guests, the NEMchat Singers! Chaos Trivia is set for the first night of the All Energy Conference on Wednesday 29 October in Melbourne. There will be trivia! Role playing? Musical interludes! Food! Drinks! And Tennant in some wizard cosplay, which should frankly be reason enough! All proceeds go to the First Nations Clean Energy Network and we reckon tix will sell like hotcakes, so - run, don't walk and snag tix for you or a whole trivia team.—Targets! Targets! Targets! Have we reached peak 2035 target fever? You betcha, and it's a smorgasbord with climate and business groups serving up their preferred target. Which one is just right? From the bottom-up analysis from EY with practical can-do actions to achieve 65-75% to Deloitte's top-down analysis for Business for 75 suggesting a 75% target would grow the economy more than a 65% target, there was one bit of modelling the subject of much chatter, and that didn't recommend a particular target at all! McKinsey's modelling for the BCA took a look at modelled costs for achieving 50, 60 and 70% targets but omitted any analysis of benefits, didn't consider global impacts and seemed to make some drastic assumptions about the impact on gas exports (but hard to know as no assumptions were published). The verdict? BCA seems to be trying to thread the needle in navigating different members' views and… it could have been worse!Our main courseThis week your intrepid hosts pack the passports and FIFO into that GST-sapping, resource-rich, beachy utopia that is WA as we soak up Marian Wilkinson's Quarterly Essay, ‘Woodside vs The Planet: how a company captured a country'. This cracker of an essay unpacks the complex relationship between Woodside, successive WA and Federal governments, and local communities. A particularly nuanced and sensitive account of impacts to the Murujuga people's struggle for influence in the preservation of their cultural heritage is contrasted with accounts of shareholder action and activists calling out the cognitive dissonance from Woodside in claiming support for climate action while expanding plans for fossil gas extraction and export well beyond 2050. This was not the policy solutions paper Tennant wanted it to be, but we debated the merits of supply-side activism to shut down fossil fuel exports and whether the WA community would even be on board with that. This essay paints a vivid picture of Woodside's omnipresence in WA and for a bunch of blow-in east coasters, we learned a lot!One more thingsTennant's One More Thing is: the International Maritime Organisation's upcoming vote on a global carbon pricing scheme for shipping— even with the US reportedly opposed, the vote is expected to pass. Yay for rare moments of multilateral innovation! Frankie's One More Thing is: the Investor Front Door is officially open! Or at least ajar for a couple of pilot projects. This could grease the wheels for Future Made in Australia projects OR could add more layers of helpful bureaucracy. Implementation matters!Luke's One More Thing is: for the fans of good periodicals out there, a solid vote for the latest edition of Foreign Affairs, which features essays on US-China tech competition, critical minerals, AI, and Australia's role in the Pacific.And that's it for now, Summerupperers. There is now a one-stop-shop for all your LMSU needs: head toletmesumup.netto support us on Patreon, procure merch, find back episodes, and leave us a voicemail!

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Interview recorded - 3rd of July, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I have the pleasure of welcoming back Marko Papic. Marko is chief strategist at at BCA Research. He is also the author of Geopolitical Alpha: An Investment Framework for Predicting the Future.During our conversation we spoke about Marko's current thoughts on the geopolitical landscape, his framework, trading geopolitics, current flashpoints and impact on the markets. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:33 - Geopolitical framework5:58 - Trading geopolitics13:45 - Trump & Putin16:52 - Geopolitics the past 10 years27:03 - Russia, Middle East & Taiwan40:21 - Impact on markets?Marko is a macro and geopolitical expert at BCA Research, a global investment research firm. He provides in-depth analysis that combines geopolitics and markets in a framework called GeoMacro. He is also the author of Geopolitical Alpha: An Investment Framework for Predicting the Future.At BCA, Marko leads the firm's premier service, BCA Access, that allows clients to unlock access to custom research and the vast expert network that BCA has cultivated over its 76 year history.Previously, Marko was a partner at an alternative asset management firm in California where he provided his investors and clients with controversial market calls, bold views, and around-the-clock research. He helped seed global macro hedge funds and curate several funds, across public and private markets. His work on incorporating geopolitics into the asset management industry has become part of the CAIA curriculum.Born in Belgrade, Serbia, he has lived in Iraq, Jordan, Switzerland, Canada, and the U.S. He has lectured at the top universities and you'll frequently see him in global news media.Marko Papic - X - https://x.com/Geo_papicResearch - https://www.bcaresearch.com/Geopolitical Alpha - https://www.geopoliticalalpha.com/Geopolitical Cousins - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitical-cousins/id1802258017WTFinance -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://www.vecteezy.com/photo/55370299-abstract-digital-world-map-illuminated-with-red-lines-and-nodes-showcasing-global-connectivity

Scott starts this week with some frustrations with Amazon. Specifically a 3rd party seller on Amazon. The boys also go over their Mount Rushmore of WCW Galoobs. Also at the beginning of the show, the boys talk about SDCC news from Loyal Subjects. Also they talk about Neca's next series of Ben Cooper Halloween costume figures.    Foco Bobbleheads is back in the news with their next bobble for their magazine cover. FC Toys showed off their next series of Hardy's. Hardy's retros and BCA's. Grapplers and Gimmicks showed off the renderings of their next retro. Top Rope Collectibles announced a big name from WCW days. KWK announces that their Red Card Max Moon is officially sold out at shopkwk.com. Sticking with KWK, Shawn announces that he is starting a KWK Klub. Listen and see how you can join the club. Jazwares drops the FTR with special packaging up on on jazwaresvault.com. And Mattel announces their SDCC special figure this year. Also a three pack of John Cena at Walmart At the end of the show they answer a question from Josh Thompson   Pre Orders: Big Rubber Guys - Collectmajor.com Shotzi Blackheart The Genius Sean Mooney  Koko B. Ware Road Warriors are available at Big Bad toy store Fig Collections - shop.figurecollections.com The patriot Buff Bagwell   Zombie Sailor - (zombiesailor.com) La Toonie 12 inch Road warriors (latoonie.com) KWK Shopkwk.com use code Fullyposeable to get 10 percent off your order. Also KWK's month of May pre order is Bezerker.  Thank you to everyone for keeping this show going!

This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're blasting back to 1997 to talk more WWF Jakks Bone Crunching Action Figures! From the Managers Series, to the Ringside Series, to a bunch of box sets, we've got plenty of BCA brothers to discuss! So crack up a cold one & settle in, cause we're about to get into it! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toy Line is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 734-494-2292 Follow us on Instagram: @timeblastertoys @theretroko @mathew_priest

The work of undercover agents who pose as criminals or victims to catch people preying on another for personal gain has come into the spotlight following the arrest of former state senator Justin Eichorn. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was not involved in the arrest of Eichorn, but they worked with Bloomington PD and other law enforcement on the operation.The BCA investigates these types of crimes statewide. Their predatory crimes department includes the Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force and the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Minnesota BCA superintendent Drew Evans joined the program to talk about how the state works to track down predators.

In this episode of BCA, we are talking about the 1977 documentary The Making of Star Wars!!!   Twitter @StarWarsCast Instagram BCApodcast Email: podcastbca@gmail.com Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boring-conversation-anyway/id1457849832

We have big news! We're excited to introduce Steve Young as the newest addition to our podcast team. Steve joins us as a content creator, interview scheduler, and podcast producer, bringing incredible talent and a fresh perspective to our platform. In this episode, we also welcome Rob Loud, our newest Board Member, along with Armen Caprielian, Chairman of the BCA, and our Founder, Dr. Gaby Kafie. Together, we dive into some of the most pressing topics in the premium cigar industry, including: ✅ The latest updates on FDA regulations ✅ The ongoing lawsuit impacting boutique cigars ✅ Key insights on PCA, CRA, and the definition of "premium cigars" ✅ And much more! This is a must-listen episode for anyone passionate about the premium cigar world. Tune in now! 

Episode 378 of A Cigar Hustlers Podcast:In this episode, the crew discusses the latest tech troubles as X (formerly Twitter) experiences a shutdown. They dive into the Diddy trial, where Odle Beckman has been named a defendant. Canada's political landscape is changing with a new Prime Minister making bold moves. Boots shares 7 things you didn't know about Chuck Norris as he celebrates his 85th birthday.Cigar news is hot with Plasencia unveiling a new Drinking Buddy, Connor McGregor entering the cigar world, and STG reporting a dip in profits despite a $1.3 billion revenue. Sensi John Kreese launches a new cigar, and BCA adds a new member to its board. Plus, there's an exciting update as My Father cigars heads to Honduras.Tune in for all this and more!

Episode 378 of A Cigar Hustlers Podcast:In this episode, the crew discusses the latest tech troubles as X (formerly Twitter) experiences a shutdown. They dive into the Diddy trial, where Odle Beckman has been named a defendant. Canada's political landscape is changing with a new Prime Minister making bold moves. Boots shares 7 things you didn't know about Chuck Norris as he celebrates his 85th birthday.Cigar news is hot with Plasencia unveiling a new Drinking Buddy, Connor McGregor entering the cigar world, and STG reporting a dip in profits despite a $1.3 billion revenue. Sensi John Kreese launches a new cigar, and BCA adds a new member to its board. Plus, there's an exciting update as My Father cigars heads to Honduras.Tune in for all this and more!

Phil has competed in over 300 sanctioned competitions (350 to be exact) including IBCA, KCBS, BCA, and LSBS to date. Phil currently has 90 Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion wins combined, with over 300k Career Earnings. ​Phil grew up In Sour Lake, Texas, his love for food started at a young age, and sports fueled his competitive drive to be the best. He now resides in Bandera Texas with his wife Carmen and their four children. Phil's first competition was in January of 2015…Hardin County Go Texan in Silsbee, TX. The cookoff had 19 teams and they only called top 3 places in each meat. Phil remembers “I sat on my butt through chicken, then ribs, then brisket until they got to 1st place…Boom!  I was hooked.” Now borderline obsessed with the sport of competition barbecue he was constantly mixing up new concoctions to get an edge. That's when Fowl Play was born. Phil went through many versions starting in 2016 until perfection was reached and he launched LC BBQ Fowl Play in 2018. This same method is still in place, He perfects each recipe and tests them in real competitions until the results let him know it's a winner. Play Bull debuted later in 2018, with Bosshog and Angry Bull to follow in 2019.

Today we talk about the king of the freak off's as we celebrate BCA's birthday. JOIN THE OFFICIAL MTTA DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/fUpXDgWf BUY OUR MERCH: https://merch-throughout-the-ages.creator-spring.com/

Terry McCoy decided he no longer wanted to live alone after some health issues made him feel more vulnerable. No one had any idea he would not make it until the day he was going to move in with his best friend of 4 decades. Who would want to harm a man who was kind and quiet, friendly to everyone and helped out his family to the best of his ability? One person for sure. Was it a family member? Was it the Pastor that Terry had testified against in court? Or was it a random stranger? Hear Terry's story here. Anyone who has information about what happened to Terry McCoy is encouraged to call the BCA tip line at 1-877-996-6222 or email bca.coldcase@state.mn.us   Check out magicmind.com use the Promo Code: TIPSIS20 for 20% off and Free Shipping!

In this episode of BCA, we are breaking down the 4th episode of Skeleton Crew!!   Twitter @StarWarsCast Instagram BCApodcast Email: podcastbca@gmail.com Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boring-conversation-anyway/id1457849832

Minnesota-based Cargill will lay off about 8,000 employees worldwide this winter, including 475 positions from its Minnetonka headquarters. And Minnesota state investigators say they have retrieved video from the phone of a man killed in a federal operation in 2021. It would be the only video that captures the confrontation between Winston Smith and members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force. Reports that people had seen the video prompted the BCA to do more to crack into the encrypted phone. This is the MPR News afternoon update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

In this episode of BCA, we are breaking down the first two episodes, of The Skeleton Crew!!! Episode 1 This Could Be A Real Adventure Episode 2 Way, Way Out PAst The Barrier   Twitter @StarWarsCast Instagram BCApodcast Email: podcastbca@gmail.com Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boring-conversation-anyway/id1457849832

The summer of 1998 was coming to a close when two young women disappeared from the St. Cloud area of Minnesota. April Geyer was 21 years old, and Roseanna Forcum was just 15. April and Rose had only recently become acquainted. Although they ran in the same social circle, it wasn't immediately clear that the girls had vanished together. At that time, we were approaching the end of an era when most people didn't own cell phones. You had to wait until you reached your destination or found a pay phone to call home and inform your parents about your plans and when you would return. As April and Rose's families independently searched for them, they eventually realized they weren't alone. Two years later, an informant came forward with information indicating that April and Rose were together when they disappeared, even identifying a suspect believed to be their killer. Despite extensive searches, April and Rose were never found. Now, twenty-six years later, their families are determined to bring their stories back into the light, hoping to finally uncover the truth.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of April Geyer and Roseanna Forcum, please contact the BCA tip line at 877-996-6222.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.