Podcast appearances and mentions of ben thomas

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a judge has dismissed Nevada's fake electors case.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports rescue efforts continue in Colombia even as officials acknowledge the likelihood of finding survivors from Monday's earthquake dwindles.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on the law firms being asked to represent migrant children.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Pentagon is acknowledging civilian casualties for strikes on Yemen.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump says he slipped away from Air Force One after a NATO summit in Turkey due to a threat.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports ICE officers may soon be outfitted with shock gloves.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge in months, telling reporters yesterday he is determined to get back to work and win the election. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Ben Thomas, who was press secretary to Chris Finlayson in the previous National Government, a columnist, and a director of public affairs firm Capital.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Lower 48 states recorded the hottest month on record in July.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports at least 111 were confirmed to have been killed after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, but many more are missing.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Marian Hobbs and Ben Thomas. First up, Christopher Luxon spooked his colleagues yesterday by announcing a referendum on MMP if elected. Massey University Politics Professor Richard Shaw shares his analysis. Then, major infrastructure projects that suffer from the stop-start effect of politics have lead to the waste $17.6b, according to Engineering New Zealand.

Kathryn, Lianne and Ben discuss recent events in politics including Stuart Nash's resignation as a NZ First candidate. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Ben Thomas and  Lianne Dalziel on the resignation of Stuart Nash as a NZ First candidate and National's paid parental policy.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports U.S. strikes on Iran continued for a 13th consecutive night.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports researchers in Florida are bringing endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports two private companies have launched a mission to extend the life of some old satellites.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports there's been no let up in U.S. strikes on Iran.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports 10 nights of U.S. airstrikes have yet to convince Iran to ease its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump used a primetime address to again raise doubt about past elections.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports U.S. airstrikes on Iran are expanding as control of the Strait of Hormuz remains the focus of dispute between Washington and Tehran.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports astronomers have found a sweet spot in space.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports there's been another round of U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation in the Persian Gulf.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports, a goat has been providing some moral support to crews battling western wildfires.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports detainees have told their lawyer that an ICE officer shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo through the passenger window of his vehicle.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from Maine's U.S. Senate race.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a major rupture has emerged between two tech heavyweights.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports global oil demand is dropping, but not in the U.S.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the NBA's reigning big man is getting paid.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate is dropping out.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran continues for another day Thursday.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the U.S. and Iran have again traded strikes.

A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids. AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Democratic governors are pressing the US Postal Service to drop plans tied to President Trump's executive order on elections.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports it's whale-watching season in Brazil.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a federal filing reflects massive growth in President Trump's wealth since his return to office.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports federal officials are providing details on the deaths of 3 firefighters in Colorado.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports players are going to be literally feeling the heat in World Cup matches this week.

Today on America in the MorningU.S.-Iran Ceasefire The U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt their weekend military exchanges as the fragile 60-day ceasefire between the two nations remains in effect. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Mississippi Immigration Law A new Mississippi law takes effect Wednesday targeting people living in the state without legal immigration status.  Donna Warder reports. Palisades Fire Retrial A retrial has already been scheduled for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Ed Donahue reports. Monday Business Jessica Eddinger has Monday's business news from CNBC. Trump's Digital Tax Warning  President Trump is threatening a 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that impose digital services taxes on American technology companies. Sagar Meghani reports. Entertainment Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Julie Walker sorts through the latest rumors. Second HalfU.S.-Iran Ceasefire Update Another look at the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Venezuela EarthquakesThe recovery continues following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Haya Panjwani reports. Fireworks Restrictions Utah is saying no to fireworks. Haya Panjwani reports. Iran Analysis An additional look at the developing situation involving Iran. Ed Donahue reports. Louisiana Senate Primary U.S. Representative Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, wins the Republican Senate primary in Louisiana. Julie Walker reports.Pope Leo and American religious leaders respond to growing pressures surrounding migration. Walter Ratliff reports. "No-Kill" Shelter Investigation Authorities discover at least 117 dead dogs in what investigators describe as a horrific scene at a "no-kill" animal shelter. Donna Warder reports. AI Security Warning Five U.S. intelligence agencies have issued a rare joint warning that AI-powered hacking tools could soon threaten government and corporate computer systems. Chuck Palm, The New Tech Guy, has more. Entertainment The weekend box office numbers are in. Kevin Carr has the latest. SportsRobert Workman returns from vacation with Monday sports. Gracie the Giraffe Found After wandering away from a Texas ranch, Gracie the giraffe has been found safe. Ben Thomas reports. America's 250th Birthday Series Today begins our special series leading up to America's 250th Birthday. John Jones starts with "The Boom-Box Parade." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports it was a big weekend for one prominent hockey family.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran has been postponed.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports an ancient oak tree said to have sheltered Robin Hood has died.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports, the Trump administration is buying back more offshore wind leases.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Trump administration is locked in a battle against algae.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Federal Reserve policymakers will be holding their first session on interest rates under a new chairman.

ON ADVENTURE PODCAST |  EPISODE 73 Episode 73: Running is Life with Aaron Saft As a species, we only do things if there is truly a reward on the other side. So when the reward is pain, struggle, suffering, and danger, what exactly keeps driving us back out the door? Aaron Saft has spent his life chasing that answer. A five-time ACC champion at NC State whose teams finished third at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, he traded the track for the trail, ran his first 100-miler in 2016, and has since become one of the most experienced ultrarunners in the Southeast. Today he coaches roughly 75 athletes full-time through his Running Is Life platform and podcast, a business he deliberately renamed from "MR Running Pains" because he believes running, done right, should bring as much joy as it does suffering. His résumé reads like a bucket list for the sport: the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, the Bigfoot 200, Hardrock, Leadville, UTMB, and the Tor des Géants in the Italian Alps, where a fall, a head injury, and a watchful medic ended his race. He has finished a 100-miler while spiking a 100-degree fever, outrun a mother grizzly and her cubs in Canada, and learned the hard way when to push and when to stop. But ask Aaron why he does it and he won't point to a trophy. He'll point to the upside-down photo of his family pinned to his quad, the one he looks down at in the darkest miles to remember who he is suffering for. In this conversation, Josh and Aaron trace the many forms the "why" can take. They dig into presence, learning to run a hundred miles one mile at a time, and the moment an empty drop bag at Leadville taught Aaron everything he needed to know about the generosity of the trail community. They talk about the one question you never ask an ultrarunner, the evolution from chasing a place to simply chasing the finish line, why legacy is something children catch rather than something we teach, and how an abundance mindset shaped the coaching practice he built from the ground up. It is a conversation for every everyday explorer about doing the hard things that make life fuller, right now, not someday. Episode Highlights •     06:00  The Terry Foxworth connection and the heart of On Adventure: the reward beneath the suffering •     15:00  Running Is Life: why words matter and reframing the sport away from pain •     19:00  From reluctant soccer goalie to cross country, and the high school coach who changed his life •     24:00  The NC State years: five ACC titles, redshirting, and racing the steeplechase •     28:00  Virginia, mentor Ben Thomas, the run shop, and the move into trail running •     33:00  First 50K to first 100: the long adventure runs that planted the seed •     37:00  What 100 and 200 miles teach you that a marathon never will: presence, mile by mile •     38:00  Finishing the Grand Slam and the Wasatch 100 with a 100-degree fever •     44:00  When to keep going and when to stop: the Tor des Géants head injury and a fevered DNF on Mount Mitchell •     52:00  Intrinsic motivation, the family photo on the quad, and the "debt" a race director taught him about •     55:00  The empty drop bag at Leadville and the generosity of the trail community •     59:00  "What do you need?" The only question you ask an ultrarunner •     01:01:00  Adventure versus performance, "level 49," and racing for the finish line instead of the place •     01:08:00  Legacy as something caught, not taught, and raising two runners of his own •     01:13:00  From brick-and-mortar to online coaching: 75 athletes, an abundance mindset, and a teaching heart •     01:25:00  Rapid fire: the grizzly bear, the Altra Lone Peak 9+, best and worst races, and five 100-milers in one summer Resources and Mentions from This Episode Here are the people, places, and resources Aaron mentioned in this episode: •     Running Is Life, Aaron's coaching practice and podcast •     Training for the Uphill Athlete, the team's recent book study and a foundational training manual •     Races referenced: Grindstone 100, Mountain Masochist 50, Hellgate 100K, Western States, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100, Hardrock 100, UTMB, the Bigfoot 200, the Tor des Géants, the Cocodona 250, and the Ouray 100 •     Gear note: the Altra Lone Peak 9+ with the Vibram outsole Free for Listeners: The Money Trail Guide Josh's free resource for everyday explorers is packed with practical insights on planning for any adventure, big or small, minimizing trail waste along the way (yes, that means taxes), and living with confidence toward whatever is most meaningful to you. It also includes key takeaways from recent On Adventure guests to help inspire your next steps. Grab your copy at ridgelinewealthadvisors.com. Connect with the On Adventure Podcast Hosted by Josh Self, financial advisor and everyday explorer. •     Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms •     Follow on Instagram for short-form clips and behind-the-scenes content •     Connect on Facebook: On Adventure Podcast with Josh Self •     Connect on LinkedIn: Josh Self •     If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the government's evacuation of one U.S. citizen from an isolated Pacific island is drawing attention to the strain on the State Department budget for unforeseen emergencies.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump is claiming the U.S. has been sneaking oil out through the Strait of Hormuz.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the U.S. and Iran began a new round of strikes on Thursday.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the AP has made a call in California's governor's race, and the final contest will pit a Democrat versus a Republican.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a federal appeals court is raising concerns about Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for executions.