Podcasts about Blue ribbon

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• NCAA Tournament expansion seems inevitable. We'll probably know for sure this week.• Good luck to Bryan Seeley, the Ivy League-educated former federal prosecutor charged with vetting NIL deals.• The Pac-12 is back from the dead, but would Bill Walton have approved? We think not.• EA Sports is set to bring back its popular March Madness game that Chris, and Blue Ribbon, were a part of back in the day.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Chris Dortch, basketball writer and publisher of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Preview, joins the show to talk hoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Dortch, basketball writer and publisher of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Preview, joins the show to talk hoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this third episode of our NASSP National Principal of the Year Finalist series, we head to Ketchikan, Alaska, where Sherilynn Boehlert serves as the principal of Schoenbar Middle School. Sheri shares her inspiring leadership journey—from growing up in a family of educators to leading a Blue Ribbon elementary school and now impacting lives at the middle level.With honesty and humor, Sheri unpacks her leadership “survival can”—the key tools and values that have helped her build continuity, shared leadership, and school-wide improvement. She discusses the power of relationships, the importance of hiring for fit and culture, and how her team's deep trust has fueled meaningful change.Plus, we hear about Schoenbar's legendary student survival trip, an experience unlike any other that not only connects students to nature—but serves as a powerful metaphor for leadership.This episode is filled with truth bombs, laughter, and deep insight into what it means to lead with heart in challenging and beautiful places.Guest Bio:Sherilynn Boehlert is the principal of Schoenbar Middle School in Ketchikan, Alaska. Previously, she served as the school's assistant principal and was the principal of Point Higgins Elementary School, which was named a National Blue Ribbon School under her leadership. Boehlert is a graduate of Arizona State University West's Leadership for Educational Entrepreneurs program and is deeply committed to student-centered decision-making, inclusive leadership, and data-driven practices that build strong, collaborative environments.Connect with Schoenbar Middle School:

Our destination is the legendary South Fork of the Snake River, a world-famous Blue-Ribbon fishery in eastern Idaho.  Joining me is Sage Unsworth, regional fisheries biologist, expert angler, and fifth-gen Idahoan, who gives us the skinny on the South Fork from top to bottom covering the top sections anglers need to know about, selective trout strategies, and the science behind fish counts.  Also, the controversial rainbow trout management program to conserve Yellowstone cutthroat, stories of squirrel-induced starvation, the dos and don'ts of fish handling, and why you can't be a jerk as a fisheries biologist. With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Sage:  Sage.Unsworth@idfg.idaho.gov       Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Please check out our Sponsors: Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today.   Get 1 Month Free   Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded May 29, 2025

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Is this what athletes really wanted? A cap on potential NIL earnings? The boys discuss.• Hooray for the NCAA's men's basketball rules committee, which has made changes to speed the games along.• Awesome baby! ESPN icon Dick Vitale finally gets an event named in his honor.• Paying tribute to two giants of 20th-century popular music—Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone—after both passed away last week.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kobus Gertenbach, CEO at Premier Foods, about the company's strong annual earnings, driven by cost control, efficiency improvements, and strategic investments, despite challenging economic conditions. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• College basketball was a big winner—especially the juggernaut SEC—when several players withdrew from the NBA Draft.• Watch for the influx of talented international players in college hoops in 2025-26.• Kevin and Chris discuss suing for more years of college eligibility. Our consensus: Don't open Pandora's Box.• There are just some things gentlemen of a certain age should refrain from attempting. Kevin explains.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Portal winners—not determined by us but by analytics guru Evan Miyakawa, whose work Chris is starting to admire more and more.• An enterprising mid-major coach tosses out an idea based on a standard NBA practice.• The NCAA rules committee is considering a proposal to reduce those absurdly long delays caused by officials going to the monitor. As a broadcaster, Kevin gives a hearty thumbs up. Chris is down for it, too.• In praise of Andor in our final spoiler-filled recap, plus Mary Chapin Carpenter and Wilco in our fastest-growing segment, “What We're Listening To.”All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 3 weeks we decided it's important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what's actually happened so far. Project 2025 proposed to eliminate the Department of Education and divert federal education funding into universal school voucher programs, allowing public money to be used for private and for-profit schools. This would result in cuts to critical services and programs at public schools, including mental health counseling, school resource officers, after-school programs, reading/writing specialists, and services for students with disabilities. Classroom sizes at public schools would increase substantially due to the funding cuts, hampering the ability to provide a quality education. The plan also calls for the censorship of curriculum and book banning related to topics like racial equity, LGBTQ issues, and reproductive health. Private for-profit schools receiving voucher funds have been found to use substandard or misleading curriculum, including teaching that dinosaurs and humans co-existed and that slavery was not as bad as portrayed. Overall, the goal of Project 2025 is to end public education in the United States in favor of a privatized, deregulated school system, with devastating consequences for students, especially those from lower-income families and communities.Based on the actual proposals and likely consequences above, the fictional based stories begin as Martha Sheakley, the principal of Southeast Middle School, faces the challenges of new controversial book-banning laws that require the removal of numerous classics from the library. As she meets with librarian Paige Parker, they express their frustration over the vague standards forcing them to censor popular titles, including works by Toni Morrison and Anne Frank. Martha is frustrated with the political landscape affecting education and the consequences of enforcing these new laws. Martha then attends a distressing meeting about school funding. Due to the government's shift to vouchers for private schools, public schools face severe funding cuts. She learns they must eliminate wrap-around services and support staff, including mental health counselors, after-care programs, and special education resources. These cuts threaten the well-being of students and the overall educational environment. The meeting exposes the deepening crisis in public education as more responsibilities are pushed onto families with lower income and fewer resources. After a day filled with painful decisions and meetings, Martha encounters law enforcement taking away censored books from the library, further highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of censorship in education. As the day ends, Martha reflects on the privilege of parents benefitting from the new policies while her own students and staff suffer the consequences.In parallel, Marcus and other parents share their concerns about Blue Ribbon Academy, a new school that seemed promising but delivered a disappointing reality. They discover misleading curriculum materials that trivialize serious historical issues and provide an inadequate education. As they navigate their experiences trying to advocate for better education options for their children, they are met with resistance from the Blue Ribbon administration, which has no accountability to the public.Despite their efforts, the parents ultimately face the grim reality that shifts in educational policy have sidelined their children, particularly those with special needs like Marcus's son, Jamal, who is deemed "not a good fit" for Blue Ribbon due to his ADHD. This reflects a larger trend of public schools becoming underfunded and unable to meet the needs of diverse learners as more families are funneled into less supportive educational environments.We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Ever Carradine and Don Cheadle who read the chapters and others who contributed character voices. Sound design by Johnathan Moser.Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we speak with Lior Segal, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Horizon Capital Horizon Capital is an Israeli venture capital fund backing founders at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. It's sector-agnostic by design, built to support early-stage startups wherever opportunity strikes. Lior's path to venture wasn't linear. Before launching the fund, he led Data Matching Solutions as CEO until its acquisition by SafeCharge. He stayed on as VP of Gaming Innovation and later helped shape global payment strategies at Nasdaq-listed TSG. His operator-first lens gives him a practical, grounded perspective that shapes how he evaluates and supports startups. Together with his co-founder - Yani Jacobi, who also happens to be his childhood friend - he built Horizon Capital from the ground up, without a traditional investing background. And while their portfolio includes headline names like Verbit, OwnBackup, and Blue Ribbon, this conversation doesn't focus on the wins. It focuses on the how. “We are trying to master uncertainty.” In this conversation, we dive into what it really takes to run a VC fund like a startup, the importance of founder dynamics, and the discipline required to stay focused in a market defined by noise. We explore: Self-fulfillment and leaving law behind to build in tech. Lior began his career as a lawyer but quickly realized it wasn't the right path. He shifted into the tech and fintech world, trading legal frameworks for hands-on company building. What it means to build a venture fund from scratch. Lior and his partner launched Horizon without prior investing experience - treating it as a startup in its own right, complete with its own pitch process, learning curve, and pressure to prove value fast. How friendship can work in business - if boundaries are clear. They set ground rules from day one: friendship comes first, business second. Professional disagreements are dealt with directly, and personal trust stays intact. The dynamic between co-founders - and what Horizon pays close attention to From subtle looks in meetings to how roles are divided, Horizon places a strong emphasis on how startup founders interact, not just the business model. Why focus matters more than vision at the early stage. Lior urges founders to avoid distractions, skip the five-year plans, and build a short, focused path to the next funding round. “it's very nice to think you know, 5 or 10 years ahead, but in this world, when everything can blow up one morning, you can't really do it. You need to have a great vision, but you need to be very focused." The challenge of monetizing AI products in a crowded market. AI may be everywhere, but few founders know how to turn it into revenue. Lior breaks down the importance of testing pricing early and identifying real user value. The current noise in the AI space - and how to think through it. With so many startups riding the AI wave, it's harder than ever to stand out. Horizon looks for teams that go beyond tech wrappers and hype, and build something defensible. How staying calm is a strategic advantage. In a market that shifts by the day, Lior shares how he makes decisions without panicking - staying anchored in strategy, even when conditions are unpredictable. If you're looking for practical insights on founder dynamics, business focus, and building in uncertain times - this one's for you. Tune in, take notes, and share it with someone who's building something bold.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Portal prices are skyrocketing. Even bench players are moving to much greener (think moolah) pastures.• The amazing coaching domino effect that began at two-time national champion Villanova and wound all the way down to Trevecca, a Division II school in Nashville.• We go off topic to football, and then come back around to hoops and ask why the NCAA doesn't allow trading players?• What we're listening to runs the gamut from heavy metal to bluegrass to Tom Petty and Don Henley.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: The factory model of education is dead. This school leader transformed a failing campus into a Blue Ribbon award winner by reimagining intervention through WIN Time - and now she's showing thousands of leaders worldwide how to do the same.   Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Stephanie is a veteran school leader, author, and owner of Principal Principles. With 18 years as a principal and now serving as an assistant superintendent of schools she's passionate about leadership, student success, and innovative school solutions. She's also the creator of WIN Time, helping schools implement data-driven interventions. Connect with her at PrincipalPrinciples.net!   Breaking Down the Old Rules

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to spotlight the importance of keeping children safe and supporting families through education, community awareness, and access to critical resources. In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) leads the way with its annual Blue-Ribbon campaign and an array of statewide initiatives dedicated to prevention.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focused As A Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies To Thrive In A Distracting World by Jones Loflin, Sydney Loflin Jonesloflin.com/podcast Amazon.com What could you accomplish if you improved your ability to focus? Imagine what your life would be like if: You had the satisfaction of completing your goals You had perfect clarity on your priorities and your daily decisions were aligned with them You had a system to manage the countless distractions coming at you each day Focused as a Bee tells the story of Sydney, an ambitious young woman who is feeling overwhelmed with work and life. Constant distractions, a lack of clear priorities, and the failure to make progress on her goals are wreaking havoc on her self-confidence and work satisfaction. The future she envisions seems out of reach. She carries guilt for not improving her career success, but figuring out what needs to change remains a challenge she hasn't yet overcome. And now she has a new distraction… A swarm of honeybees in her backyard! Reaching out to her beekeeping best friend Alicia, Sydney hopes she will get rid of them ASAP. Instead, Alicia invites Sydney to explore how the work of the bees might offer insights on improving her current work life dilemma. As Sydney becomes comfortable with the bees, she realizes that the secret to their incredible productivity and success lies in their ability to focus. With Alicia's guidance, Sydney learns six permissions that enable her to: Complete her “one jobs” and stay focused on outcomes Reduce the temptation to shift her attention to less important activities Make changes to stay present in any moment Be patient with herself as she applies these new skills Focused as a Bee is a fun and essential guide for those tired of the status quo. Aren't you ready to experience the buzz of success more often? About the author JONES LOFLIN is president of Helping Others Prepare for Excellence Inc. As a keynote speaker for three decades, he has empowered countless individuals to make better choices with their time, enabling them to thrive both professionally and personally. Jones's innovative approaches to leadership and time management have garnered global recognition. His client list includes Federal Express, Choice Hotels, Clayton Homes, Saudi Aramco, and the United States military. Jones has four books. They include Always Growing, Juggling Elephants, Getting to It, and Getting the Blue Ribbon. His fifth book will be released in January 2025. As a coach, Jones is committed to helping people achieve meaningful progress in their lives.

Jack Mitchell is a seasoned guide and well-traveled fly fisher, having fished throughout North and South America from Alaska to Chile. He considers the Yakima his home water and has guided there for over 35 years. This designated Blue Ribbon fishery is one for your bucket list. Join us and learn everything you need to know about how to fish this outstanding fishery.

In 2002 a group of surgeons got together and radically changed surgical training forever. They just got together again... They call themselves the Blue Ribbon Committee. When they met in 2002 they addressed critical issues such as residency structure, specialization, work-life balance, and simulation-based training. Now, with rapid advancements in medicine and education, BRC II has revisited these topics and introduced new priorities to ensure that surgical education meets the demands of the modern era. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Steven Stain, co-chair of BRC II and a leader in surgical education. Dr. Stain shares insights into the motivations behind the second committee, its key findings, and how competency-based education, entrustable professional activities (EPAs), and other innovations are shaping the future of surgical training. Join hosts Pooja Varman MD, Judith French PhD, and Jeremy Lipman MD, MHPE for an engaging discussion on what surgical educators, trainees, and institutions need to know about the new recommendations from BRC II and the future of surgical education. Learning Objectives By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to  1.     Under the origins and impact of the first Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC I) 2.     Explain the factors that led to the formation of the BRC II and its major recommendations 3.     Identify challenges and opportunities in modern surgical education 4.     Discuss the role of competency-based education and EPAs in training future surgeons 5.     Recognize how institutions and educators can adapt to BRC II recommendations References 1.     Recommendations on Surgical Education and Training in the United States: 2024. Ann Surg. 2024;280(4):535. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000006360 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38814074/ 2.     Blue Ribbon Committee II Advises Sweeping Changes in Surgical Education. ACS. Accessed January 12, 2025. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2024/may-2024-volume-109-issue-5/blue-ribbon-committee-ii-advises-sweeping-changes-in-surgical-education/ ***Fellowship Application Link: https://forms.gle/PQgAvGjHrYUqAqTJ9 Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Florida took the toughest route in history to win the natty, but got the job done in a stellar title-game match-up with Houston.• Texas A&M's new coach is not to be confused with Buc-ees (yeah, yeah, we know about the brisket). It's Bucky McMillan, and he brings Bucky Ball with him from Samford.• The portal is still operating in high gear as teams look to restock and players try to relocate.• Chris taught sports writing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for several years, so of course he was fired up to see the Mocs, under most excellent coach Dan Earl, win the NIT at Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Breaking down an elite Final Four.• Villanova and Maryland hire new coaches and other schools are still looking.• Some big names hit the portal. Some coaches love the process of portaling; others don't.• Chris spent the month of March on the road and tells some tales from his travels.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The Sweet 16, just like the NCAA Tournament itself, is SEC-heavy (seven teams!) We discuss some key match-ups.• For some coaches, the end of the line in the NCAA Tournament means a new beginning at other schools. The carousel is on full-tilt boogie right now.• As if there isn't enough going on, the NCAA Transfer Portal opened on Monday. Already nearly 1,100 players have hit the portal eject button.• Kevin and Chris trade war stories from the road to San Antonio.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In this episode Foghorn Leghorn and Craft Brew Sally Talk about finishing up a 1934 Bally Blue Ribbon pinball restoration. After that Craft Brew Sally takes us on a Ladies Flip adventure. Then Foghorn reads an interesting war time Pinball Call Out. Tune in, you'll be glad you did! Craft Brew Sally reviewed 19 Crimes wine featuring Snoop Dogg's augmented reality marketing. FINALLY launched our products on SilverBall Swag - check it out here! https://silverballswag.com/ Hey, why not drop us a line! email directly to ---> PinballJD@gmail.com Links To Awesome: https://captaincrazysparadise.com/ https://projectpinball.org/ https://littleshopofgames.com/ https://lumberjackjohnnys.com https://silverballswag.com/ https://www.flylanddesigns.com/ https://www.flipnoutpinball.com/

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In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The brackets are announced, and the SEC has a record 14 teams in the field. Chris and Kevin saw them all at the SEC Tournament that ended on Sunday.• The boys talk about controversial picks and snubs and some potential match-ups that seem too good to be coincidental.• Chris and Kevin are both hitting the road this week. Besides some great hoops, Cincinnati Chili and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame could be on the docket!• Talking coaching vacancies at Villanova, Iowa, Virginia and others as the coaching carousel makes its annual turn.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Several conference champions have already punched their NCAA Tournament ticket, including a team coached by friends of Kevin and Chris.• Two power conference Florida schools already have new coaches in place as the carousel continues churning.• What does being the overall No. 1 seed really mean?• Former Tennessee star Chris Lofton discusses his battle with cancer in a great new documentary. Bring Kleenex!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

This Week on Food Court: Inside the World of Brooklyn Bowl! What do you get when you mix live music, bowling, and some of the best comfort food in NYC? The magic that is Brooklyn Bowl! This week, we're going behind the scenes with Chef Richard Etkin, the culinary genius behind Brooklyn Bowl's Blue Ribbon menu, and General Manager Anna Ayers, who keeps this entertainment powerhouse running smoothly. We're talking Brooklyn Bowl's expansion into new cities, how they're bringing back all-day weekend brunch  (yes, Cinnamon Toast Pizza and Giant Pancakes are a thing), and why it's the ultimate spot to celebrate with friends, family, or a weekend escape. Plus, hear Chef Richard's journey from Argentina to NYC kitchens, and how Anna went from the music industry to managing one of NYC's top venues.If you love good food, great music, and even better vibes, this episode is for you! Hit play and get ready to roll. #BrooklynBowl #FoodCourtPodcast #BrunchAndBowling #NYCFoodie #LiveMusic

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Battles aplenty as schools jockey for position in the NCAA Tournament.• Miami taps a great source for its new coach.• Kevin and Chris talk about the wild games they saw last Saturday.• Kevin goes with an old reliable and Chris reaches back a few years for their listening pleasure.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Kevin calls a game in Texas that had Chris reaching for the phone to call the Guinness World Record folks.• Coaches retiring, getting fired, and getting hired, all in the span of a few days.• Tom Izzo and his mighty Spartans pull off the Maryland Miracle.• The Z's run wild in What We're Listening to this week: ZZ Top for Kevin and Mazzy Star for Chris.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• More discussion about the brutal clashes night in and night out in the historic SEC.• What the heck has happened to Kansas basketball?• Rating the best transfers, and Chris comes up with the most surprisingly successful transfer in Division I.• What we're listening to this week includes Paul McCartney and Sly and the Family Stone. Dig it!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Analyzing Saturday's monster Southeastern Conference supremacy game between No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama.• Mike Woodson is out at Indiana. The school has to make the right decision when it hires his replacement. Who will it be?• Rick Pitino's St. John's team is atop the Big East. Son Richard's New Mexico Lobos lead the Mountain West. The apple didn't fall far from this tree.• What we're listening to this week includes more Wilco from Chris, and with Valentine's Day coming up, Kevin picks his top five romantic power ballads.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Several first-year coaches have built winning teams from scratch this season. How important is roster carryover in today's game?• Florida State's Leonard Hamilton, 76, finally decides he's ready to leave hoops behind as ACC coaching exodus continues.• Is this the year William & Mary finally plays its way into the NCAA Tournament?• What we're listening to this week includes a little British Invasion and a country superstar turned Eagle.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Happy 70th birthday to Michigan State's Tom Izzo, one of the game's best coaches and human beings. His Spartans are currently atop the Big Ten standings.• Tempers are flaring in conference play as March Madness looms. Chris has a first-hand report!• The shot of Caleb Love's life was a beauty in a game that was a microcosm of his career.• What we're listening to this week.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• That rascal Danny Hurley of Connecticut wants the cameras to lay off.• At 72, St. John's coach Rick Pitino hasn't lost a step, and the Johnnies are rolling.• One family, two siblings, two game winners in two days.• What we're listening to this week, and saying farewell to the last member of a legendary band.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

2024 was a rough year for everyone and every industry. Too many trucks, not enough loads, low rates, parts shortages and out of control inflation. In this episode we are going to break down the Top 5 trucks in the Blue Ribbon fleet and show you exactly how much each one made. We will also reveal who the #1 driver was for 2024. His numbers are pretty astounding. We may even convince him to come on the show and talk about his experience. Join us as we deep dive into the numbers.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• If Auburn missed injured national player of the year candidate Johni Broome after he injured his ankle, the Tigers didn't show it while thumping Mississippi State.• What's going on at Indiana? Whatever it is, IU students don't like it one bit.• How does a shooter break out of a slump? The solution is different strokes for different folks. Sorry. We couldn't resist.• Our spoiler-filled recap of Star Wars spinoff Skeleton Crew concludes, and Chris and Kevin talk about what they were listening to last week.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

On tonight's podcast, we will share significant details about the future of Blue Ribbon and the podcast.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Conference play has just begun, and we've already seen crazy results.• Duke's recent dominance brings back memories for two former players who are now assistant coaches for the Blue Devils.• Utah State keeps on winning—no matter who is coaching.• Our spoiler-filled recap of Star Wars spinoff Skeleton Crew continues, and Chris and Kevin talk about what they were listening to last week. CCR and Dylan, anyone?All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The Upside Down has hit Kansas basketball—Jayhawks lose first league home opener since 1991 to injury-plagued West Virginia.• The crazy pro-like business of college basketball has forced another great coach out of the game. So long, Coach L. • Gonzaga plane near-miss cuts close to home for Kevin and Chris.• Our spoiler-filled recap of Star Wars spinoff Skeleton Crew continues, and Chris and Kevin talk about what they were listening to over the holidays. Hint: Chess is involved.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Get your gifts nestled safely under the tree and crack open a cold one as it's last call for Christmas! Are you ready? Bum Wine Bob and Roadhouse are back with another holiday treat as we look back on the previous year, and look ahead to 2025!What's on tap? PBR, Old Milwaukee, and a new Four Loko flavor on the way? Roadhouse sends over a special Christmas present for Bum Wine Bob, and much MORE!Watch the FULL VIDEO episode below on YouTube and SMASH that subscribe button!https://youtu.be/J07lOXRBoWsSubscribe for MORE! Once we hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube, we will be doing a variation of an Edward 40 Hands challenge! 61 subscribers to go!Support the blog and podcast by picking up a shirt or some other great merchandise at the Bumming with Bobcat Merch Store (http://store.bumwinebob.com) on TeePublic! Check it out!All that and MORE featured on this weeks episode! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast apps to get the latest episodes! Tell your friends to check us out, grab a drink, and give the podcast a listen. Cheers!

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The SEC's domination in non-conference play has reached historical proportions. So we brought in friend of the show and SEC Network stalwart Dane Bradshaw to help us break it all down.• There are four unbeaten teams left. Which will be the last one to fall?• Another good weekend of games before Christmas.• Our spoiler-filled recap of Star Wars spinoff Skeleton Crew continues, and Chris and Kevin pick their favorite rock Christmas songs. Warning: There will be impersonations.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

#90. On this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Eric and Bruce Bromberg of Blue Ribbon Restaurants. For over 30 years, Eric and Bruce Bromberg have been redefining what it means to offer a neighborhood dining experience. They've expanded from their original SoHo location to culinary hotspots in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Nashville.In this episode, the Bromberg brothers share the secrets behind their enduring success: creating spaces without boundaries, building a team that feels like family, and staying inspired by the neighborhoods they serve. They reflect on how they've grown a restaurant group where 12 of the original 15 employees are still key contributors—and what it takes to foster that kind of loyalty and passion in a notoriously tough industry.Where to find Blue Ribbon Restaurants: WebsiteInstagramTwitterYouTubeWhere to find Eric Bromberg:InstagramLinkedInWhere to find Bruce BrombergInstagramWhere to find host Josh Sharkey:InstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterIn this episode, we cover:(01:27): A valuable piece of advice Josh received from Bruce and Eric(15:18): How Eric and Bruce deal with mistakes(21:59): The biggest difference in Blue Ribbon today vs. when it began(24:41): The excitement of Blue Ribbon staying open late(32:54): How did the sushi restaurant begin?(52:55): Takeaways Bruce and Eric received from opening their restaurants(1:06:41): Does Blue Ribbon mean the same thing to Eric & Bruce as it did in the beginning?(1:12:51): What's next for the Bromberg brothers?

You could call him Mr. Roncalli. Chuck Weisenbach grew up in the shadow the of southside Indianapolis High School, graduated there and for the past 39 years has led the Blue Ribbon school. In this episode, the Roncalli president offers perspective on a resurgence in Catholic education, the evolving state of education in Indiana and the important role of the private sector.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• In the last 20 years, a team ranked among the top 12 in the AP Poll after week six won the national championship. We look at what teams from that dandy dozen have a realistic shot in 2025.• We're cool with NCAA Tournament expansion as long as mid-major teams get a fair shake.• More on the SEC's dominance in the season's first month and a half.• Our spoiler-filled recap of a Star Wars spinoff makes its triumphant return, and our fastest-growing segment, “What Are You Listening To?” continues.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

#FenceFam Listen in on this incredible testimony of Dustin Ashworth with Blue Ribbon Fence Company on how the Mr. Fence Academy and the 2024 Retreat changed him and his company! If you don't know about the retreat... On the fence about going... not sure of all the details... This is the podcast for you!!! Sign up. Change your life. Start today. Pull the bandaid off. Now!!!     Click here for the MFA Retreat!!! https://www.mrfenceacademyretreat.com/   Register HERE for FenceTech 2025!!! https://www.americanfenceassociation.com/fencetech/attend/   Cheers! Remember to like, share, comment and REVIEW!   The Fence Industry Podcast Links: IG @TheFenceIndustryPodcast FB @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler TikTok @TheFenceIndustryPodcast YouTube @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler Visit TheFenceIndustryPodcast.com Email TheFenceIndustryPodcast@gmail.com Mr. Fence Companies:    IG @MrFenceAcademy FB @MrFenceAcademy TikTok @MrFenceAcademy YouTube @MrFenceAcademy Mr. Fence Tools https://mrfencetools.com Mr. Fence Academy https://mrfenceacademy.com   Gopherwood & Expert Stain and Seal IG @stainandsealexperts  FB @ExpertProfessionalWoodCare YouTube @Stain&SealExperts  FB Group Stain and Seal Expert's Staining University  Visit RealGoodStain.com Visit Gopherwood.us   Kencove Farm Fence Supplies IG @KencoveFarmFence FB @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies TikTok @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies YouTube @KencoveFarmFence Visit kencove.com   Elite Technique Visit getelitetechnique.com   Greenwood Fence Visit greenwoodfence.com   Cat-5 Gate Systems Visit floridafenceco.com/cat-5-gates   FenceNews Visit fencenews.com   Ozark Fence & Supply promo code: TFIP15 for 15% off! Visit ozfence.com   Benji with CleverFox for all your FENCE website needs! Visit cleverfox.online   Tony Thornton Fence Consulting Group Visit fenceconsultinggroup.com   One Tap Connect Visit onetapconnect.com   Stockade Staple Guns Visit stockade.com   The Fence Industry Podcast is Produced by "Rob The Producer" Connect with him at justrobnoble@gmail.com for availability and rates.  

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• The boys witnessed parts of it in person but still can't believe what happened in the SEC-ACC Challenge.• If you're into numbers, here are two that help describe Creighton's victory over No. 1 Kansas in the Big East-Big 12 soiree—34 and 75.• The college basketball world mourns the death of a St. John's legend.• RIP to one of the best beat writers ever to wield a pen and pad.• Our fastest-growing segment, “What Are You Listening To?” continues.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

In this episode we chat with Dr Sam Alcaine, head of testing at Cornell University.Dr Sam gives us great insight into making clean and award ribbon ice cream, and breaks down the testing procedure at Cornell. Some great information here for competition contestants, or even those wanting to make higher quality Ice Creams.Some links referred to:https://www.idfa.org/safeicecreamhttps://www.idfa.org/news/whats-the-scoop-idfa-releases-new-ice-cream-trends-survey-with-americas-top-flavors-toppings-and-ways-to-eat-ice-creamFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

Project 2025 proposes to eliminate the Department of Education and divert federal education funding into universal school voucher programs, allowing public money to be used for private and for-profit schools.  This would result in cuts to critical services and programs at public schools, including mental health counseling, school resource officers, after-school programs, reading/writing specialists, and services for students with disabilities. Classroom sizes at public schools would increase substantially due to the funding cuts, hampering the ability to provide a quality education. The plan also calls for the censorship of curriculum and book banning related to topics like racial equity, LGBTQ issues, and reproductive health. Private for-profit schools receiving voucher funds have been found to use substandard or misleading curriculum, including teaching that dinosaurs and humans co-existed and that slavery was not as bad as portrayed. Overall, the goal of Project 2025 is to end public education in the United States in favor of a privatized, deregulated school system, with devastating consequences for students, especially those from lower-income families and communities.Based on the actual proposals and likely consequences above, the fictional based stories begin as Martha Sheakley, the principal of Southeast Middle School, faces the challenges of new controversial book-banning laws that require the removal of numerous classics from the library. As she meets with librarian Paige Parker, they express their frustration over the vague standards forcing them to censor popular titles, including works by Toni Morrison and Anne Frank. Martha is frustrated with the political landscape affecting education and the consequences of enforcing these new laws. Martha then attends a distressing meeting about school funding. Due to the government's shift to vouchers for private schools, public schools face severe funding cuts. She learns they must eliminate wrap-around services and support staff, including mental health counselors, after-care programs, and special education resources. These cuts threaten the well-being of students and the overall educational environment. The meeting exposes the deepening crisis in public education as more responsibilities are pushed onto families with lower income and fewer resources. After a day filled with painful decisions and meetings, Martha encounters law enforcement taking away censored books from the library, further highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of censorship in education. As the day ends, Martha reflects on the privilege of parents benefitting from the new policies while her own students and staff suffer the consequences. In parallel, Marcus and other parents share their concerns about Blue Ribbon Academy, a new school that seemed promising but delivered a disappointing reality. They discover misleading curriculum materials that trivialize serious historical issues and provide an inadequate education. As they navigate their experiences trying to advocate for better education options for their children, they are met with resistance from the Blue Ribbon administration, which has no accountability to the public.  Despite their efforts, the parents ultimately face the grim reality that shifts in educational policy have sidelined their children, particularly those with special needs like Marcus's son, Jamal, who is deemed "not a good fit" for Blue Ribbon due to his ADHD. This reflects a larger trend of public schools becoming underfunded and unable to meet the needs of diverse learners as more families are funneled into less supportive educational environments. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Ever Carradine and Don Cheadle who read the chapters and others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Johnathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project 2025 proposes to eliminate the Department of Education and divert federal education funding into universal school voucher programs, allowing public money to be used for private and for-profit schools. This would result in cuts to critical services and programs at public schools, including mental health counseling, school resource officers, after-school programs, reading/writing specialists, and services for students with disabilities. Classroom sizes at public schools would increase substantially due to the funding cuts, hampering the ability to provide a quality education. The plan also calls for the censorship of curriculum and book banning related to topics like racial equity, LGBTQ issues, and reproductive health. Private for-profit schools receiving voucher funds have been found to use substandard or misleading curriculum, including teaching that dinosaurs and humans co-existed and that slavery was not as bad as portrayed. Overall, the goal of Project 2025 is to end public education in the United States in favor of a privatized, deregulated school system, with devastating consequences for students, especially those from lower-income families and communities.Based on the actual proposals and likely consequences above, the fictional based stories begin as Martha Sheakley, the principal of Southeast Middle School, faces the challenges of new controversial book-banning laws that require the removal of numerous classics from the library. As she meets with librarian Paige Parker, they express their frustration over the vague standards forcing them to censor popular titles, including works by Toni Morrison and Anne Frank. Martha is frustrated with the political landscape affecting education and the consequences of enforcing these new laws. Martha then attends a distressing meeting about school funding. Due to the government's shift to vouchers for private schools, public schools face severe funding cuts. She learns they must eliminate wrap-around services and support staff, including mental health counselors, after-care programs, and special education resources. These cuts threaten the well-being of students and the overall educational environment. The meeting exposes the deepening crisis in public education as more responsibilities are pushed onto families with lower income and fewer resources. After a day filled with painful decisions and meetings, Martha encounters law enforcement taking away censored books from the library, further highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of censorship in education. As the day ends, Martha reflects on the privilege of parents benefitting from the new policies while her own students and staff suffer the consequences.In parallel, Marcus and other parents share their concerns about Blue Ribbon Academy, a new school that seemed promising but delivered a disappointing reality. They discover misleading curriculum materials that trivialize serious historical issues and provide an inadequate education. As they navigate their experiences trying to advocate for better education options for their children, they are met with resistance from the Blue Ribbon administration, which has no accountability to the public. Despite their efforts, the parents ultimately face the grim reality that shifts in educational policy have sidelined their children, particularly those with special needs like Marcus's son, Jamal, who is deemed "not a good fit" for Blue Ribbon due to his ADHD. This reflects a larger trend of public schools becoming underfunded and unable to meet the needs of diverse learners as more families are funneled into less supportive educational environments.We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Ever Carradine and Don Cheadle who read the chapters and others who contributed character voices. Sound design by Johnathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Disney Dining Show, Ryno and Chloe are at Disney's BoardWalk to fill their gullets with some corn dogs from the recently opened Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Is this new dining option worthy of it's blue ribbon namesake? These two hot dog aficionados are giving you their thoughts. Links:Important DIS links for more information!Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.