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Send us Fan MailThirty four years married is one thing. Thirty four years married after surviving Scientology's Sea Org is something else entirely. We sit down as husband and wife to answer the questions people keep sending us about how we met at Scientology International Headquarters, what we thought of each other at first, and why a relationship inside a high control group feels nothing like a normal romance.We talk through the real mechanics behind a Sea Org marriage: the “Key to Life” era at the base, why you have almost no private space to date, and how a proposal can happen in a hot tub because there's literally nowhere else to be together. Then we get into what it takes to actually marry while on staff: written approvals, ethics sign offs, and e-meter security checks designed to catch anyone trying to use a wedding as an “escape route.” We also share what a Scientology wedding at Celebrity Center looks like, why there's basically no honeymoon, and the very specific moments we remember most clearly from the day.From there, we lay out what married life was really like while working under David Miscavige: long stretches of barely seeing each other, different meal schedules, months or years of separation due to assignments, and leadership pressure that tries to turn spouses against each other. We also connect our story to the bigger picture: why people who leave still get targeted, how “fair game” tactics continue under new names, and why we support the Aftermath Foundation and fundraise through the SP Shop to help former members rebuild their lives.If you've ever wondered how a cult controls relationships, money, time, and even trust, this conversation will hit home. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the question you want us to answer next.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

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Send us Fan MailThose Sea Org Day photos are supposed to look like joy. What they actually show, once you know how the International Base works, is hierarchy, surveillance, and a shrinking population trying to look “fine” for the camera.We're joined by Gary Jackson Moorhead, former security chief at Scientology's Int Base, to help us decode rare Sea Org Day 2009 images and the stories attached to the faces. We talk about how Sea Org Day is pitched as pride and recommitment, but can also be used as optics: a convenient set of smiling shots that can be waved around when former members describe abuse, exhaustion, and control. Along the way we dig into the 1990 flood, the culture of punishment and promotions, why some executives appear (or vanish), and what physical details in the photos suggest about living conditions.From there we widen the lens. We break down Church of Spiritual Technology (CST), the bunker system, and why “preserving the tech” involves massive stores of precious metals. We also touch Super Power, how it was piloted internally for years before becoming an expensive public offering, and how Scientology's arbitration setup pulls people back into a system run by insiders. We close with audience questions, including what's been reported about Shelly Miscavige's locations and why post-2007 legal pressure helped slow the wave of Int Base memoirs.If you have family ties to the people in these photos or you're trying to understand what life is like behind the gates, listen through and share this with someone who needs context. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what detail you couldn't stop thinking about.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

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Payne & Pendergast continues reacting to the Texans-Raiders preseason game, focusing on the positives from Houston's performance. The guys discuss what they liked from the offensive line, the rookie class, and several other players who made the most of their opportunities as the Texans continue preparing for the regular season. P&P then hands out their Winners & Losers from the game, highlighting the players who helped themselves and those who may have lost some ground in roster and position battles. The hour wraps with a much uglier result across town, as the guys react to the Astros getting blown out 18-3 by the Angels and discuss what to make of one of Houston's worst losses of the season.

Mind. Blown. Those are the words of Mrs Whitehall this week. DL Callum learned something whilst helping his daughter with maths homework and he's shared something which he had to share immediately! Plus... Nigel is still on the scene and it might be the last you see/hear from him for a little while!The Wittering Whitehalls is a Global Production.✉️ You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com

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Send us Fan MailThe Sea Org trains you to believe the outside world is dangerous, corrupt, and out to get you. Then you leave and realize the real danger was the system you were trapped in.Marc and Claire talk through the biggest “wait, that's not normal” moments they only came to understand after escaping Scientology. We break down how knowledge reports turn into a weaponized snitch culture, why trust gets crushed, and how even violence can be framed as “ethics.” We also get into the relentless all-nighters and manufactured emergencies, where exhaustion isn't a side effect; it's the point. If you've ever wondered how high-control groups keep people compliant, the day-to-day details matter.We also unpack Scientology's strange relationship with police, including safe pointing and the unwritten rules around calling for help, plus the propaganda that labels everyone outside as criminals, addicts, or “degraded beings.” The contrast we've found is blunt: most people in the real world are chill, helpful, and focused on their own lives, not trying to destroy you. That realization changes everything, especially when you're rebuilding your identity after a cult.Finally, we talk money and survival: what it does to you to work 100-hour weeks for about $46, how fast you learn the real cost of living, and how transferable skills can become a lifeline when you start from nothing. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

Deuce reviewed a strange story about the 2026 Little League World Series. Deuce and Steve previewed the Saints' joint workouts with the Jaguars. Dalton Dee, the host of the UCF Jaguar podcast, joined Sports Talk. Dee broke down the Jacksonville Jaguars' roster before the Saints' joint workout and preseason week one matchup.

In ep 186 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, US voice actor Allison Cossitt joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to perform an argument when you go in mid-way! Sam brings an extract from a multi-cast audio book, set way into the distant future. We examine the dread of doing a cold read in a session (or on the show!) and completely messing it up. Mark is handed some very honest feedback, and we reflect on why it's always easier when you've heard someone else read a script first - but the job is working it out for yourself! We're clowning around with an international softball team, there's dark roast deliciousness and a reference to Little Alex Horne!!Our VO question this week is all about why you put off becoming an voice actor for as long as you did?Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of a five dollar bet over highballs, and it happened this way:Alexander Adell and Bertram Lupov were two of the faithful attendants of Multivac. As well as any human beings could, they knew what lay behind the cold, clicking, flashing face -- miles and miles of face -- of that giant computer.Script 2Vernon - I am a living, breathing woman, right in front of you. I'm not some story you can - STOP. Turn back around. Look at me. You do not get to ignore me. You don't have that privilege.[VERNON stares. The silence between them is palpable.]I know you're hurt. I know. But you can't think this is a surprise. You know things have changed between us. This is the most we've spoken in months. Stop. It's too late. That part has already been written, Vernon. No one short of god can change it now.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Allison is a voice actor, writer, director and audio engineer. She is the showrunner for the award-winning audio drama Partial Veil and specializes in voice for audio dramas, animation, video games and audio books. She has 10 pet rats and no appendix!Allison 's Website@Allisoncossitt on InstagramAllison 's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

My next book, Productiveness, arrives this September. It's about the difference between doing more and doing what matters, and how we lost the ability to tell them apart. I'll send the release date the day it's set. Visit https://mikevardy.com/productiveness to learn more.This month's PM Talks starts with a confession: I've had an epiphany, and I don't use that word lightly. Somewhere between an "aha, I get it now" moment and what I can only describe as a holy moment is a distinction most of us never bother making — and once you start looking for the difference, you start noticing which of your own realizations actually deserved the weight you gave them.Patrick Rhone and I use this month's conversation to pull that distinction apart: the difference between a dawning recognition and a genuine unlocking, why holding an idea loosely lets it unfold instead of unravel, and how something as small as what his daughter calls a credit card turned into a real look at the nature-versus-nurture question neither of us can fully answer. I don't give away the specifics of the epiphany I'm sitting with this month — some things need more than one episode to explain — but the shape of it, and what to do with a moment like that once it arrives, is exactly what we get into.Six Discussion PointsAn "aha moment" is a small recognition — oh, I get it now — while a full epiphany carries a much heavier, more disorienting weight; treating every insight as the second kind burns you out.Real epiphanies tend to arrive with equal parts fear and fascination — the discomfort isn't a sign to back away, it's part of what makes the moment significant.Holding an idea loosely gives it room to unfold; gripping it tightly is what causes it to unravel instead — the difference between disassembling something on purpose and watching it fall apart.Genetic or predisposition information (like a cholesterol test result) doesn't eliminate the value of lifestyle choice — it just narrows the range you're actually choosing within.Big epiphanies rarely land once and disappear; they tend to keep resurfacing for days or weeks afterward, the way aftershocks follow an earthquake.The right response to a major realization is often reflection, not immediate action — sitting with it, journaling about it, letting it keep unfolding before trying to "do" anything with it.Three Connection PointsRead more from Patrick RhoneCatch up on past issues of The Lantern (and more)ProductivenessI'm not going to tell you what the epiphany was — not yet, anyway. What I will say is that if something's been quietly resurfacing in your own life for years without your noticing why, it might be worth sitting with it instead of trying to explain it away. Some things take six years to make sense. Give yours the same patience.Your inbox is a receiving dock, not a warehouse. Three moves, seconds a message, and only what needs you today is left standing. That's the promise of The 10 Second Inbox. Get it at https://mikevardy.com/10secondinbox today.

Send us Fan MailScientology isn't just trying to recruit adults. They're now marketing a “full library” for kids aged seven and up, and we're not guessing about what it means because we can read exactly what they're putting in front of children. I'm joined by Anne Gollert, who brings both lived experience and a background in linguistics to explain why seven is such a vulnerable age for ideological conditioning, loaded language, and social control.We walk through what's inside these glossy, kid-targeted books: the ARC triangle, the emotional tone scale, “body mind thetan,” “how the mind works,” assists, “honesty,” and even communication drills like TR0 and TR0 bullbait. We talk plainly about what that training does to a child's boundaries, how it teaches compliance as survival, and why redefining “reality” as agreement can quietly lay the groundwork for disconnection from family. We also dig into the tone scale's “covert hostility” framing, how it plants mistrust, and why Scientology's long-standing labeling of LGBTQ people matters when these ideas are taught as basic truth.From there, we zoom out to the real-world consequences Scientology tries to hide: internal attitudes toward children, the way OSA writes about families, and why Suri Cruise choosing “Suri Noel” hits so hard for anyone who understands Scientology's family pressure. We also honor the heartbreaking story of Jack Denine and the wider pattern of loss tied to isolation, disconnection, and the shame around seeking real mental health support.If you ever see these materials in schools, libraries, or youth programs, please reach out and let us know. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people understand what Scientology is doing to children before it's too late.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

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On this episode of Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo, we break down Episode 9 of Below Deck Med Season 11, 'Out With the Old, In With the Stew.'  Join Nathan and Mariana as they offer a blunt Aussie perspective of our favourite people in our favourite world of Bravoland. You can also follow us on Instagram @effingbravo for podcast updates, tea, and Bravo news.  On this episode: With limited time to adjust to a crew member's departure before charter, Capt. Sandy makes an unconventional decision. Gen attempts to turn over a new leaf while Kayley gets an opportunity. Buy us a coffee or a rosé! We appreciate your support. www.buymeacoffee.com/bravobravoeffingbravo  Follow Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo: @effingbravo on Instagram  Follow Nathan: @nathanbrown90 on Instagram or @nathanpatrickbrown on YouTube 

A handful of radicals can reshape an entire country if everyone else lets them. Abdul El-Sayed represents the next generation of politicians pushing ideas that were once considered politically toxic—and they're gaining ground. Jesse Kelly explains why America's biggest threat isn't how many people embrace these ideas, but how aggressively they're being promoted. Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetvfor a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for life PureTalk: Stop overpaying for big wireless and switch to Pure Talk to get unlimited data when you visit https://PureTalk.com/JESSETVFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ariana Grande leaves public life after sparking concern, Aaron Rodgers pops off, Pete Davidson's new woman, a fresh Bonerline, Meghan Markle's birthday celebration, Kelly Osbourne v. ex-husband Sid Wilson, stock market sets record, and a deep dive into Bryan Kohberger's admirer. No kink shaming on this show... with maybe one exception. It'd be nice if you gave Drew a Labor Day present by rating/reviewing the show wherever you listen. The stock market is raging today. Jeff Bezos needs $5B now for some new hair. Don Geronimo is ready for radio again. Sharla McBride doesn't like him that much. David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen reunited for a TED Talk. Kanye West and Lauren Pisciotta settle some sexual harassment complaint. Kanye can do anything he wants without repercussions. Ariana Grande is thin and proud. Some people are speculating that she has cancer or something. Slipknot's Sid Wilson has been BLOWN out of the band. Now his baby-mama, Kelly Osbourne, is popping off, complaining and demanding more child support. Pete Davidson is plowing into Sarah Jane Nader now. Which Nader sister should he nail next? 60 Minutes castoffs Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi land gigs as professors at Columbia. There is a brand-new Bonerline today. Call or text 209-66-Boner. Some people are still saying Courtney Love killed Kurt Cobain. She is known to be terrible with Kurt's money. We'll always remember her for her infamous trip to Wendy's. Sports: Aaron Donald wants to come back to the Los Angeles Rams to play alongside with Myles Garrett. Brandon Aiyuk is being a jerk to the San Francisco 49ers. Angel Reese has invented African American dolls. Some men cannot beat the women in the WNBA. Aaron Rodgers went off on Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini scandal and Dr. Anthony Fauci on the The Pat McAfee Show. Bryan Kohberger was really fat back in the day. His dad has a lot of ear wax. The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare is available now on Netflix. We find a Kohberger admirer and rummage her social media. Drew's favorite Beach Boy is the Black guy. Dennis Wilson was an absolute mess.  Happy birthday Meghan Markle! She's culturally appropriating Princess Diana. Meghan makes the BEST ice cream sundaes. Her website is filled with price inconsistencies. We may have been a little hard on Martha Reeves and her butchered National Anthem. We check if she did a better job during the warmup. Merch is available if you want to rep the show. Word of mouth, brah. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Send us Fan MailYou can leave a cult and still feel trapped in your own head and that's the part nobody prepares you for. I'm joined by author, activist, and longtime cult-recovery educator Chris Shelton to talk about his new book, What Now? A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult, and the real work that starts after you walk out the door.We get into why so many people assume leaving is the finish line, even though it's really step one. Chris breaks down how trauma can stay invisible, how “trauma comparison” derails healing, and why recovery timelines aren't a competition. We also talk about the impact on families and friends who are trying to help someone still inside Scientology or another high-control group, including why yelling “it's a cult” can backfire and what a calmer, smarter approach can look like.Chris shares what surprised him most when studying coercive control academically, especially the crucial differences between ethical therapy and Scientology-style auditing. From there, we shift into practical next steps: Maslow's hierarchy of needs as triage, the importance of a real support system, and why boundaries and critical thinking are essential skills for rebuilding your identity and learning to trust yourself again. If you're searching for guidance on cult recovery, coercive control, religious trauma, or life after Scientology, this conversation offers grounded tools and language you can use immediately.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

Join us on Patreon for ZERO ADS ALWAYS! www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastThe most haunted lighthouse in Georgia has a body count, and it starts with a murdered lighthouse keeper.In the final episode of Summerween, Madison, Chris, and JT head down to the Golden Isles to unpack the dark history of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Blown up by Confederate troops in 1861. Rebuilt on the bones of men who died of malaria before they could finish it. And then, in 1880, a feud between head keeper Frederick Osborne and his assistant John Stevens ended in a shotgun blast from 90 feet away, allegedly over stolen chickens.Osborne took 10 days to die. Stevens walked free. And then the footsteps on the spiral staircase started.Plus: two ghosts caught on camera, and the wild story of the ghost that showed up in "The Fugitive" (1993) a few hundred yards from the Cowee Tunnel, where 19 shackled men drowned in 1882.WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODEGhost caught on camera: a Ring doorbell captures a white figure floating through a garage while a mother thinks about her late sister Ghost caught on camera: Aubrey from the Sorrel Weed House gets something running past her in the Carriage House The 1804 original lighthouse and the $13,775 contract that built it Confederate troops blow the lighthouse to keep it from the Union Navy Malaria, mosquitoes, and the architect who died before finishing the job The 1880 shooting of keeper Frederick Osborne The trial, the acquittal, and the ghost stories that followed Jinx the dog and 28 years of Svendsen family hauntings The ghost in "The Fugitive" and the Cowee Tunnel drowning of 1882

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Guest: Bill Weber, Owner of The Patch Boys of DuPage County Host: Beth Dodson Topic: Understanding Drywall — Cracks, Stains, and the Warning Signs Hiding in Your Walls Episode Summary Is that crack in your wall just normal settling — or a warning sign of something serious? Beth Dodson talks with Bill Weber, owner of The Patch Boys of DuPage County, a company specializing in drywall, ceiling, plaster repair, and texture matching. Bill has seen just about every drywall problem imaginable, and he breaks down how to tell harmless hairline cracks from alarm bells like separating ceilings and "coffee stains," why you should never repair water damage before fixing the leak, and why DIY drywall repairs so often end up as lumpy, shiny "scars" on the wall. Plus: the LED flashlight trick every homeowner should know, regional texture styles across the country, the truth about drywall tape, and a Louisiana ceiling that looked like a cave of stalactites. Key Topics & Timestamps (00:41) — Cracks: normal or serious? Beth opens with the question every homeowner has asked: is this crack normal, or is something wrong with my house? (01:43) — The most common drywall problems Bill's top three: ceiling damage (cracks — or someone falling through the attic), wall cracks, and impact damage from kids, stumbles, and dropped objects. Water damage from AC condensate, roof leaks, and plumbing issues rounds out the list. (02:45) — Reading the warning signs Light, hair-thin cracks off wall corners are usually normal settling stress. "Coffee stains" on the ceiling signal roof, skylight, or plumbing leaks. And if one piece of drywall looks lower than another, that's a serious alarm: the ceiling is detaching from the framing and could come down. (04:42) — Decoding ceiling stains A stain that grows slowly over time often points to a failing toilet wax ring; sudden staining after heavy rain suggests a roof leak or a clogged AC condensate drip pan in the attic. Water follows the path of least resistance — usually the taped seams and light fixtures. (07:17) — The biggest homeowner mistakes "Wait and see" and repairing the drywall before the leak is fixed. Bill's rule: never repair until you know beyond a shadow of a doubt the source of the leak has been fixed — otherwise you pay twice for the same repair. (07:51) — Beth's 4 a.m. leak story A pinhole pipe leak with zero drywall staining — water came straight through the smoke detectors and lights. The professionals tore it down, found the leak first, then repaired. (09:49) — Why drywall took over (and a brand-name myth) "Sheetrock" is just a brand name, like Kleenex. Gypsum board won because it's far less labor-intensive to build and maintain than plaster. (10:19) — Texture is geography East Coast and upper Midwest: plaster and smooth finishes. Below the Mason-Dixon line and west of the Mississippi: 90–95% textured — mostly orange peel and knockdown. (12:44) — Drywall tape 101 It's not Scotch tape — it has no adhesive. Special paper tape bonds with the compound and becomes one with the drywall's surface paper, binding seams like tongue-and-groove flooring. Skip it (or use the wrong kind) and you get cracks and lumpy seam lines. Beth shares how knowing about drywall tape helped her catch a gap in her insurance adjuster's estimate. (15:44) — Texture matching is a learned skill A 100% match is technically impossible (compound type, compressor pressure, hopper, and nozzle all vary), but pros routinely hit 85–90%+ — invisible to the untrained eye. DIYers over-build one little spot until it looks like "fungus growing on the ceiling." (17:10) — Weather changes everything Arid climates dry compound too fast; humid regions slow drying down. Both affect technique, sanding, priming, and how long the pros need to be in your home. Drywall, like salted meat, needs time to cure. (18:44) — Before you demo drywall yourself It's extremely messy. Blown-in insulation, decades of dust, and whatever animals left in your attic all come down with the ceiling. Protect your eyes and lungs, enclose the area, and block your cold-air returns — or dust recirculates through the HVAC for months. Beth's popcorn-ceiling removal (untouched since 1973) meant weeks of cleaning and three HVAC filter changes in a month. (23:17) — The LED flashlight trick Shine a bright LED flashlight sideways along walls and ceilings — it reveals everything: nail pops, screws backing out, and cracks just beginning. Catch it early and you solve a myriad of problems. (24:46) — Drywall and selling your home Nail pops, larger cracks, and botched DIY "scars" hurt your sale. Never spot-paint a repair — even the exact color reads shinier than the surrounding wall and glares at buyers. Repair professionally and paint the entire wall or ceiling. (26:33) — The weirdest and most expensive repairs Weirdest: a South Louisiana ceiling with four-inch texture like upside-down ice cream cones — "like walking into a cave, stalactites hanging down." Most expensive: collapsing ceilings with heavy insulation, often requiring framing repairs, new insulation, and full refinishing. (29:04) — Why ceiling work costs more Anything above floor-standing reach is 20–40% more labor-intensive: scaffolding, floor protection, staging, and cleanup can turn a 4-hour repair into a 10-hour job. (30:15) — Where to find The Patch Boys Visit thepatchboys.com — locations coast to coast, with consistent training and customer service nationwide. Key Takeaways Hairline cracks near corners are usually normal settling; separating drywall, growing cracks, and "coffee stains" are alarm bells. Never repair water-damaged drywall until the leak source is confirmed fixed — or you'll pay for the same repair twice. Drywall tape isn't optional and isn't adhesive tape — it's the structural binder that keeps seams from cracking. Texture matching is a genuine skill; pros hit 85–90%+ matches while DIY attempts often become obvious lumpy scars. Use the sideways LED flashlight trick periodically to catch nail pops and early cracks before they grow. Never spot-paint a repair — paint the whole wall or ceiling, or the patch will glare at prospective buyers. DIY demo is messier than you think: protect eyes and lungs, seal the area, and block cold-air returns. Ceiling repairs legitimately cost more — prep, scaffolding, and cleanup often triple the labor hours. Resources Mentioned The Patch Boys: thepatchboys.com — drywall, ceiling, plaster repair, and texture matching with locations across the country Homeowner tip: After heavy rain, check your attic, around toilets, and AC condensate drip pans for early leak detection Call to Action If you know someone who needs drywall help (or thinks Scotch tape counts as drywall tape!), share this episode with them. Like, subscribe, and we'll see you in the next Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast!

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Send us Fan MailScientology doesn't just punish you while you're inside, it tries to keep punishing you after you leave. We sit down for a wide-ranging Q&A that gets into the real mechanics behind harassment campaigns, smear websites, and why the legal system can feel stacked when an organization is willing to spend forever in court. We also share what it's like to build a normal family life after disconnection, and why boundaries matter when relatives are still following policies that label former members as dangerous.From there, we dig into the questions people keep asking out loud: Is David Miscavige still hitting people? Why did the Tom Cruise turtleneck video spark such backlash once it leaked? Does Scientology “keep the money,” or is the bigger story who controls it and who gets insulated from normal life? Along the way we explain how “church” status and IRS recognition can hide a high-control system in plain sight, and why the most revealing test is what happens when you try to leave.We also talk about human trafficking and forced labor concerns in clear, concrete terms: held passports, religious visas used for non-minister work, recruitment promises that never become real, sleep deprivation, makework, and the lack of routine medical care. We connect those conditions to long-term health risks, and we keep the focus on what listeners can do, including how people still inside the Sea Org can get help the moment they decide to walk out.If you found this conversation useful, subscribe for more weekly answers, share it with someone who's curious about Scientology, and leave a review so more people can find the show.LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

Pags reacts to President Trump's latest push to get the SAVE Act across the finish line, explaining why he believes it's time for Trump to turn up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster and deliver on election integrity. Pags also highlights Trump's remarks from Michigan on the economy and what the president says is widespread fraud costing Americans billions. Then the focus shifts to New York City, where Zohran Mamdani's latest proposals have Pags asking just how far the socialist agenda can go. From publishing the names and addresses of property owners who could face new taxes to rent freezes and taxpayer-funded grocery stores, Pags warns this is about far more than lowering prices—it's about expanding government control. Is this the future Democrats want for America? Finally, Kay Hill joins the show to expose the economic reality behind government-run grocery stores, price controls, and subsidized markets, explaining why these policies could devastate small businesses and reshape the relationship between citizens and government in ways every American should understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/20/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7aual6","div":"rumble_v7aual6"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): (9) Barchart on X: "U.S. Debt now exceeds 100% of GDP for the first time since World War 2

Steve Kroner joins Sportsphone KNBR with Bill Laskey to discuss the Giants' 12th blown save of the season in their 4-3 loss to the Rockies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThey call it a “billion-year contract,” but the real shock can hit after you leave: a freeloader bill that invoices you for the training, auditing, and even the interrogations you were required to do as a Sea Org member. We sit down with guests Amy Scobee and Mat Pesch to compare notes, swap receipts, and map the pressure points Scientology uses when someone walks away.We talk through our own totals and Matt's eye-watering mailed “partial” bill, which already comes to around $200,000 after 27 years. We unpack what appears on these invoices, why promissory notes matter, and how the system intersects with disconnection, family contact, and the so-called A-to-E steps for “good standing.” Along the way, we get honest about what leaving actually looks like in real life, including walking out with almost nothing and trying to learn basic adult skills. At the same time, the organization dangles reconnection behind a paywall.Then we zoom out to the money engine: how discount “buy now” offers reveal the numbers are arbitrary, why “active Scientologist” counts matter to management, and what former insiders saw around wasteful spending, constant rebuilds, and leadership decisions that burn through cash. We close with viewer questions, Clearwater logistics, and a quick giveaway.If this helped you understand Scientology freeloader debt, the Sea Org, and the control mechanics behind the billing, subscribe, share this with someone who needs context, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

In this episode, Dr. Macy Bolt unpacks a shoulder case study and shares her favorite 3 clinical pearls in working with a patient with the perception that their joint was "blown out" beyond repair. Spoiler: it wasn't! Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7

Hour 1 with Denton Day: We're beginning a prayer circle for the Nats' blowpen after their 27th blown save this season / Should the Nats be buying or selling ahead of the trade deadline? / Do we trust that the Nationals offensive output is sustainable? / The Wizards need to think about benching AJ Dybantsa in the summer league

This week on Fright Flick FMK, we're watching and reacting to Abruptio — a surreal horror-thriller performed with lifelike puppets, and yes, it looks just as unsettling as that sounds. The movie follows Les Hackel, a guy already having a rough time, who wakes up to find an explosive device implanted in his neck. From there, he is forced into a series of violent, bizarre, and increasingly twisted missions while trying to figure out who is controlling the nightmare around him. And the entire thing is done with puppets. Not cute puppets. Not fun puppets. Not “let's all learn a lesson” puppets. These are creepy, lifelike, dead-eyed nightmare puppets voiced by a wild cast that includes James Marsters, Robert Englund, Jordan Peele, Hana Mae Lee, Christopher McDonald, and Sid Haig. Fright Flick FMK is a horror movie watch-along and reaction show for fans who like their scary movies with attitude, laughs, bad decisions, and zero fake polish. We kick back, get elevated, pour a drink, press play, and talk through the chaos in real time. For Abruptio, we're looking at the puppet madness, the violence, the weirdness, the voice cast, the “what the hell am I watching?” factor, and whether this movie is actually a bold horror oddity or just a fever dream someone put strings on. At the end, we rate it with The Only Rating System That Matters: Marry It means the movie is a keeper — the kind of horror flick you can grow old with and keep coming back to. F@#k It means it's a good time when the mood hits — maybe not forever material, but definitely worth another late-night visit. Kill It means the movie gave us a good time, we might tell our friends about it, but we are ghosting it in the morning. So pull up a chair, pour whatever you're pouring, light whatever you're lighting, and join the Fright Flick Family. Sip. Smoke. Scream. Rate. Drop your FMK rating for Abruptio in the comments: Are you giving it Marry It, F@#k It, or Kill It?

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a busy week at Big 12 Football Media Days, react to Brett Yormark's viral exchange with a Texas Tech reporter, debate the conference's new Monster Energy partnership, and discuss Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day as Iowa State's head coach. Plus, the guys react to Team USA's heartbreaking World Cup exit, CW prepares to skydive for charity, and plenty more.

The Braves stumble again, Ryan O'Hearn makes history with 10 RBIs, Justin Verlander announces his retirement, and Pete Davis covers the biggest stories from around baseball and the sports world—plus World Cup headlines, sports history, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailJuly 4th is loud, messy, joyful, and full of little traditions most people barely think about. That's exactly why it hits so hard to realize we didn't celebrate it at all while we were in the Scientology Sea Org. For us, it was just another workday, sometimes with a strange twist like being told to wear civilian clothes so the public wouldn't suspect we were still on the clock. When your life is built around compliance and optics, even a holiday about independence becomes invisible.We dig into what that kind of control does to your sense of time, your body, and your expectations. We talk about noticing fireworks only in passing on a late-night walk to the bus, the way leadership framed holidays as “pagan,” and how the outside world was painted as dangerous while, in reality, people were often kinder than anything we experienced inside. We also get personal about what freedom actually feels like after you leave a high control group: the shock of having choices at a grocery store, the long recovery from chronic sleep deprivation, and the awkward guilt that can show up when you try to rest.From there, we move into the good stuff: first July 4th memories after escaping, building big family gatherings we never had, raising kids with normal weekends, and creating a neighborhood block party tradition that still feels surreal in the best way. We also answer audience questions touching on Sea Org pay, “civilian clothes,” religious visas, passports, and what it can take for someone to realize leaving is even an option.If this conversation helps you see freedom differently, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

7.7.26 Hour 3, BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking. BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL. BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to the Nationals avoiding a massive meltdown and beating the Astros 12-11.

Nigel Farage is facing fresh questions over his finances, after reports about George Cottrell – ‘Posh George' – and his role in funding staff and security for Reform before the 2024 election. The party says this was personal, not political – but could the row yet become a problem for Farage? And if he is suspended from parliament, would a recall petition be a disaster, or the perfect rallying cry?Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is preparing for government, but the size of the task is becoming clearer. With access talks under way, who will make it into his cabinet – and who will be his chancellor?Tim Shipman speaks to James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima spent a huge chunk of the show breaking down Team USA's World Cup run, admitting they're both soccer novices learning terms like "offside" and "extra time" on the fly. They debated whether soccer has finally found its permanent place among America's major sports and argued about what to even call the men's national team. The two also previewed Monday's showdown with Belgium and announced an 8 p.m. watch party, all while Lima rocked a homemade American flag cape for the occasion.

Send us Fan MailSome organizations fear bad press. Scientology fears a curious member with a browser and a calculator.We sit down together and answer the questions Scientologists are trained not to ask, especially the ones that can trigger ethics trouble, security checking, or sudden social isolation. From our years at Scientology's International Headquarters, we explain why “criticism” gets labeled as a personal moral failure, how policies like Keeping Scientology Working (KSW) teach members that Hubbard already solved everything, and why even mild pushback can be treated like a punishable offense. We also talk about the “whisper web” inside Scientology, where people trade fragments of truth while still being afraid to say the obvious out loud.Then we get concrete about what leadership doesn't want you researching: why the internet is considered dangerous, how people who “disappear” are explained away as being “on a project,” and how search results can expose what really happened. We touch on cases like Lisa McPherson, the role of online transparency in helping families reconnect, and why access to outside information can speed up the decompression process for anyone trying to leave.Finally, we dig into money and control: where Scientology funds flow, how Ideal Org fundraising can separate local donors from local ownership, and why asking “where did it go?” is treated as disloyalty. We break down why Sea Org members can't simply walk out, what the leaving staff routing form is designed to do, and how documentation and intimidation can follow people long after they're gone. We wrap with live audience questions, including daily time requirements for public Scientologists, “postulates,” and even the kinds of expensive perks that show up at the top.If this helped you make sense of Scientology, the Sea Org, and David Miscavige's control systems, subscribe, share this with someone who's curious, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

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Send us Fan MailOne day you're “clearing the planet.” The next, you're staring at a rental car door asking yourself if you can really walk away from everything you've been trained to fear. Claire Headley sits down with Ann Gollert Hill for part two of Scientology Stories, and Ann lays out the chain of events that turns long-term disillusionment into a real escape from the Sea Org.We dig into what life feels like inside Scientology's power structure, from Golden Era Productions and Int Base-style control to the punishing churn of the Basics campaign at Flag in Clearwater. Ann shares how violence, humiliation, and rigged tests keep people compliant, including being forced into degrading “ethics” consequences when leadership decides you are the day's target. Then comes the moment so many former members recognize: opening OT III and feeling something internal snap, as if the whole belief system suddenly reads differently.From there, the story becomes both terrifying and deeply human. Ann explains the quiet lifeline that mattered most: steady, nonjudgmental contact with her mom, and the simple truth that you cannot argue someone out of a high-control group but you can make yourself a safe place to land. Her breaking point hits after being screamed at for seeing her family, leading to a ten-hour decision, a letter left behind, and a drive into the unknown while watching the rearview mirror. Her brother Al helps her disappear across the country in his truck, buying her time to breathe, sleep, and start recovering from religious trauma.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people searching for Scientology, Sea Org, OT III, and cult recovery stories can find it.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

Ken and Lima dig into the Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft situation, with Ken arguing that the gambling violations have been wildly overstated, pointing out that most of the incidents occurred when Sorsby was a low-level freshman buried on Indiana's depth chart making three and four dollar bets. Ken pushes back on the "top five pick" narrative being used to hype his value, noting that draft analysts projected him as a Day 2 or even third-round pick in this year's draft. The guys also debate whether his age at the time of the violations matters, with Lima drawing the line at personal accountability regardless of when it happened. The Jets reportedly distancing themselves from Sorsby gets dismissed as classic liar's poker, with both hosts agreeing that desperate quarterback-needy teams are almost certainly still in play.

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Today's wrestling news, including...The CM Punk Situation Just Got BLOWN WIDE OPEN!MJF Shares Huge AEW Injury Update!Mercedes Moné Finally Explains Recent AEW Absence!What Is WWE REALLY Doing With SmackDown Going Forward?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- Graham Platner's Maine campaign keeps unraveling as new scrutiny over Kik, his fake working-class image, and his mounting scandals turns him from Democratic hope into a national liability. - The show argues the Democratic farm team is getting even more radical, spotlighting a wave of socialist, Islamist, anti-police, and openly extreme candidates rising in New York, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. - Spencer Pratt is cast as the rare anti-establishment threat in Los Angeles, with his mayoral run framed as a direct challenge to the corrupt machine that profits from homelessness, decay, and public failure. - The murder of Henry Nowak in England becomes the episode's most chilling example of institutional rot, with police, media, and politicians accused of ignoring an obvious injustice because the victim was white and the attacker fit the preferred narrative. - The broader theme is blunt: from America's 250th celebration to immigration, crime, and race politics, the left keeps revealing that it resents patriotism, protects the wrong people, and punishes anyone who threatens its grip on power. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CROWN ATLANTIC - Don't put off getting Life Insurance another day. Go to ⁠⁠⁠http://LifeForLess.com⁠⁠⁠ for your free quote and more information today. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  You can now WATCH and chat with The Gerry Callahan Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble)  Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : ⁠⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:              • Facebook: ⁠⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠⁠              • X/Twitter: ⁠⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠⁠             • Instagram: ⁠⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠⁠             • YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠              • Rumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠              • TRUTH Social: ⁠⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠             • GETTR: ⁠⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠⁠             • Threads: ⁠⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠              • Telegram: ⁠⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠⁠               • BlueSky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠⁠             • Parler: ⁠⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wells is in full midlife crisis mode: A new espresso era, a power washer obsession and a big purchase he's a little embarrassed to talk about. But the show must go on... So Brandi shares all the behind-the-scenes from Miley's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony (Donatella Versace and the vintage Atelier Versace gown, Anya Taylor-Joy's speech, but no Spencer Pratt?). Plus, she unveils the truth about the headline breaking the internet about “Miley's husband.” Also on the docket: Brandi should go on The Traitors, men who read fiction are a green flag, and don't tell Matt about the salmon jizz. Plus, a potato masher from Amazon that is causing some confusion and MTV shows that should make a comeback. Date My Mom? Gold. Oh, and Wells needs to die with $500 in his bank account so he can leave his loved ones confused at his funeral. Classic Wells. Love ya, Fam!

1. D.C. and Puerto Rico Statehood The U.S. Constitution intentionally established Washington, D.C. as a non-state federal district to avoid favoritism. Calls for D.C. statehood are framed as a partisan power grab to gain Democratic seats in Congress. Puerto Rico is described as: A more complex case, with internal disagreement among residents (statehood, independence, or commonwealth status). Assumed—by Democrats, according to the speaker—to lean Democratic politically. Democrats prioritize gaining and maintaining power over policy substance. Election systems and rules (e.g., California’s “top-two” system) are manipulated for advantage. A California election example is used to suggest: A possible increase in Republican support. Fear among Democrats of losing control. 2. Gerrymandering and Race A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about racial gerrymandering. A Supreme Court decision limiting race-based redistricting. Both parties engage in gerrymandering, but Democrats are portrayed as worse offenders. Race-based districts are described as unconstitutional discrimination. The notion that minority candidates require racially drawn districts to win. Provides examples of Black Republican politicians elected in majority-white districts. The Democratic Party historically supported slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow laws. The Republican Party was founded to oppose slavery. 3. Raúl Castro Indictment Reports an indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of civilian aircraft. Strongly condemns Castro and communism. Praises U.S. legal action. Criticizes the Obama administration for engaging diplomatically with Cuba. 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.