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On the 28th of November 2018, the 8 minute and 14 second Episode Zero of Roleplay Rescue was aired. Seven years of striving, failing, starting over, and asking: How can I run a game that is creatively engaging for my friends and myself, while managing the crippling anxiety and self-doubt that plagued my identity as the "world's flakiest GM"?This episode we dive into the manifesto that emerged from that struggle. Thanks to Anthony and Thorsten for the call-ins!Music by Jon from Tale of the Manticore.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 28th of November 2018, the 8 minute and 14 second Episode Zero of Roleplay Rescue was aired. Seven years of striving, failing, starting over, and asking: How can I run a game that is creatively engaging for my friends and myself, while managing the crippling anxiety and self-doubt that plagued my identity as the "world's flakiest GM"?This episode we dive into the manifesto that emerged from that struggle. Thanks to Anthony and Thorsten for the call-ins!Music by Jon from Tale of the Manticore.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 3, 2025Proposed Congressional Map from Indiana House Erases Both Democratic-Leaning Seats; Support May Not Be Solid in the State SenateEquitable representation for Indiana's largest urban centers was eliminated from congressional district maps proposed by the Indiana House on Monday.  It's unclear whether the state senate, which initially resisted the gerrymander, has enough support to pass it.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (Nov. 27) Developments in North Carolina and Indiana Congressional Map Gerrymandering, as Trump Quest for More GOP Seats Continues Indiana State Police - Indiana Swatting Incidents Against General Assembly Members Indiana Capital Chronicle - Map unveiled as Indiana House gets down to redistricting businessWFYI Indianapolis - Indiana state senator cites Trump's 'insulting' language in opposing mid-decade redistricting National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals -  NADSP Condemns President's Use of the “R-Word"Groups Taking Action:Common Cause Indiana, League of Women Voters IN, AllINforDemocracyRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Indiana #TrumpGerrymandering #MidDecadeRedistricting #Gerrymandering

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 2, 2025Wisconsin Supreme Court Tasks Judicial Panels with Hearing Challenges to the State's Congressional DistrictsWe're in Wisconsin today, where the state supreme court, after unwinding gerrymandering in state house and senate districts, has appointed lower court judicial panels to hear challenges to Wisconsin's congressional districts. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2024) After Cleaning Up Gerrymandered State Senate & Assembly Districts, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Passes on Congressional Districts American Democracy Minute - (April) Pro-Voter Groups Again Challenge ‘Least Change” Congressional Districts in Wisconsin Supreme Court, After Outcome of April's $100M Court Race Wisconsin Examiner - Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting casesWisconsin Politics - Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints panels to hear challenges to state's congressional mapGroups Taking Action:Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition,  League of Women Voters WIRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #FairMaps #Wisconsin #WISupremeCourt #Gerrymandering #FairRedistricting

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 1, 2025Developments in North Carolina and Indiana Congressional Map Gerrymandering, as Trump Quest for More GOP Seats ContinuesNorth Carolina's mid-decade gerrymandering appears to have prevailed against pro-voter court challenges, and party allegiance has apparently prevailed in the Indiana Senate, which may gerrymander its congressional map after all.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (Oct. 16) North Carolina Plans to Gerrymander a GOP Seat to Help Retain Control of the U.S. House in 2026American Democracy Minute - (Nov. 17) Congressional Gerrymandering Arms Race Updates:  Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, California and FloridaNorth Carolina Newsline - Federal court allows Republican-led North Carolina redistricting plan to proceedTruth Social - President Donald Trump Threatens Indiana Republicans with Being 'Primaried' Indiana Capital Chronicle - Indiana House returning next week to address redistricting; Senate to join Dec. 8Politico - Mike Johnson set to huddle with Indiana Republicans amid redistricting fightGroups Taking Action:Common Cause North Carolina,  North Carolina For the People, Democracy North Carolina, Common Cause Indiana, League of Women Voters INRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Indiana #NorthCarolina #FairMaps #RacialGerrymandering #TrumpGerrymandering  

Today's slow drag is with "Lover's Walk" from "Trust," released in 1981. The songwriting is credited to Elvis Costello. . . . Show Notes: Appreciation written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson, MA,MFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_drag_remedy/ Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/slowdragwithremedy.com Email: slowdragwithremedy@gmail.com   "Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, Podcasts" https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Podcasts Transcription: https://slowdragwithremedy.weebly.com Podcast music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/slowdrag Slow Drag with Remedy on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f521a34-2ed9-4bd4-a936-1ad107969046/slow-drag-with-remedy-an-elvis-costello-appreciation References: Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, "Lover's Walk" https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Lovers_Walk   "Lover's Walk" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNCIzaBliTY   "Lover's Walk" Lyrics I won't walk with my head bowed Beyond caution where lovers walk Your love walks where three's a crowd Beyond caution where lovers walk   Lovers walk, lovers scramble Beyond caution where lovers walk Lovers step, shuffle and gamble Beyond caution where lovers walk   Lovers trip, lovers stumble Lovers dip, lovers fumble (is that the word?) Lovers lip where love has crumbled Beyond caution where lovers walk   Lovers strut, lovers stroll, lovers leap Lovers late, lovers wait Making promises that they can't keep Lovers link up arm in arm Lovers slink up, lovers charm Lovers drink up and come to harm Beyond caution where lovers walk   Love is gone and it's no one's fault Love has stopped here, lovers halt Lovers don't walk, lovers run Will you look what love has done Will you look what love has done Will you look what love has done Beyond caution where lovers walk   Now love's limping on a lover's crutch Looking for a hand with a personal touch Beyond caution where lovers walk

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 28, 2025Recently-Appointed Replacement Prosecutor in Georgia Asks Court to Dismiss State Case Against Trump and All Alleged AccomplicesThe new Georgia prosecutor in the election interference racketeering case against President Donald Trump and 17 alleged accomplices has asked the court to dismiss all charges against the defendants accused of trying to overturn a U.S. presidential election. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:CNN - Read the full transcript and listen to Trump's audio call with Georgia secretary of state American Democracy Minute - Georgia Indictment of Trump & Allies Includes Ties to Breach of Voting Machines in Coffee County, GA Against Fake Electors Revived in Georgia and NevadaAssociated Press – Full Searchable Indictment from the Fulton County Superior CourtAssociated Press – Video shows ‘unauthorized access' to Ga. election equipment ABC News - Who are the 18 co-defendants charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?American Democracy Minute -  Though the President Pardoned Loyalists for 2020 Election Subversion, State CasesSUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY (via CNN) -  STATE'S MOTION TO DISMISS Groups Taking Action:Protect Democracy,  States United Democracy CenterRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Georgia #FakeElectors #11780Votes #TrumpCriminalTrials #2020Election 

This week patron and regular listener, Alex from the UK, called in with a question about my approach of what he calls, "Player-Directed Goal-Driven Play". His specific issue is around whether this approach can work with shorter periods of play that are designed to be time-bound to fewer sessions than my own aspiration for 1-year plus long-form play. This episode is my answer to the question.Thanks Alex for the call-in question!Hope this is useful to others too.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week patron and regular listener, Alex from the UK, called in with a question about my approach of what he calls, "Player-Directed Goal-Driven Play". His specific issue is around whether this approach can work with shorter periods of play that are designed to be time-bound to fewer sessions than my own aspiration for 1-year plus long-form play. This episode is my answer to the question.Thanks Alex for the call-in question!Hope this is useful to others too.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 26, 2025The Purcell Principle, Often Used in the SCOTUS Shadow Docket, Will Be Argued in the Texas Gerrymandering Decision.  What is it?The Purcell Principle is supposed to keep last minute changes in election law from creating chaos before and during elections.  It's also been unevenly applied in lower courts and the U.S. Supreme Court's so-called ‘shadow docket', and is being argued again in the current Texas racial gerrymandering case.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - The Purcell Principle:  A SCOTUS Decision Intended to Avoid Voter Confusion May Now Be a Stealth Voter Suppression TacticAmerican Democracy Minute - With Candidates Ready to File, SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Ruling on Texas Racial Gerrymandering, Louisiana Gerrymandering Decision Still PendingAmerican Constitution Society - The Roberts Court, The Shadow Docket, and the Unraveling of Voting Rights RemediesU.S. Supreme Court - Docket for Greg Abbott, et al., Applicants v. League of United Latin American Citizens, et al., including Monday, Nov. 24 Briefs SCOTUSBlog - A Purcell Principle ExplainerGroups Taking Action:LULAC, MALDEF, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #PurcellPrinciple #TexasRedistricting #USSupremeCourt #SCOTUS #RacialGerrymandering

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 25, 2025Hawaii Commission Proposes End to Universal Mail Ballots, Ohio May End Mail Ballot Grace Period; New Montana Law Increased Ballot RejectionsWe have state updates on mail-in voting rules today. Hawaii's election commission recommended ending the state's mail-in voting system; Ohio's governor is expected to sign a bill ending its mail-ballot grace period; and Montana's new law requiring a birth date on mail-in ballots was the number one reason for ballot rejection.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Honolulu Civil Beat - Turnout Is Up. People Like It. But Voting By Mail Is Under Attack In HawaiʻiHawaii Elections Commission - Minutes of Meeting for Oct. 1, 2025  Ohio Capital Journal - Ohio lawmakers send new Election Day deadline for absentee ballots law to governor Daily Montanan - Thousands of ballots rejected due to new birth year law American Democracy Minute - Can Mail-In Ballots, Eligible in Every Other Way, Be Counted if They Arrive After Election Day?  The Question will be Heard in the U.S. Supreme Court  American Democracy Minute - Americans Like Voting Early, and Other Lessons from the 2024 Election U.S. Election Assistance Commission Follow Up ReportGroups Taking Action:National Vote at Home Institute, Common Cause, League of Women Voters USRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #VotebyMail #VotingGracePeriod #UniversalMailVoting #Hawaii #Ohio #Montana

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 24, 2025With Candidates Ready to File, SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Ruling on TX Racial Gerrymandering, LA Gerrymandering Decision Still PendingAs congressional candidates get ready for the 2026 midterms, the districts in which they run are still in limbo, waiting for the outcomes of two important racial gerrymandering cases in Texas and Louisiana.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - Trump-Requested Texas Congressional District Gerrymandering Blocked by Federal Court Panel  U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas – El Paso – MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDERU.S. Supreme Court - Appeal by State of Texas  in League of United Latin American Citizens v. AbbottTexas Tribune - Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas' new congressional mapNPR - Redistricting deadlines for the midterms loom as states wait for a Supreme Court rulingAmerican Democracy Minute - Outlook for the Voting Rights Act Dims, as Court's Conservatives Appear to Turn Away From Their Own Precedent Groups Taking Action:LULAC, MALDEF, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, ACLU, Legal Defense Fund, Power Coalition for Equity and JusticePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Texas #Louisiana #LouisianaVCallais #RacialGerrymandering #FairMaps #VRA #VotingRightsAct

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 21, 2025Kansas AG Kobach Announces Noncitizen Voting Charges Against Local Mayor, and Promises “Hundreds More” Prosecutions. It's Highly Unlikely.Charges of illegal noncitizen voting have been filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach against a respected local mayor, who just won reelection with 83% of the vote.  The politically ambitious Kobach promises “hundreds” more prosecutions.  It's highly unlikely.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Kansas Reflector - Kansas mayor charged with alleged voter fraud; state leader says ‘hundreds' more cases expectedTopeka Capital Journal - Kansas officials believe illegal voting case is first of many Kansas Attorney General's Office - Kobach, Schwab announce charges in voter fraud case Kansas SOS Office - Secretary Schwab and Attorney General Kobach announce voter fraud charges - FULL Press ConferenceBrennan Center for Justice - Noncitizen Voting Is Already Illegal — and Vanishingly RareCato Institute - (2020)  Noncitizens Don't Illegally Vote in Detectable NumbersCato Institute - (2024)  Illegal Alien Voting Isn't Swaying Federal ElectionsProPublica - (2018) How the Case for Voter Fraud Was Tested — and Utterly FailedRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #NoncitizenVoting #Kansas #KrisKobach #VoterFraud

This week I found myself wandering back to Traveller - specifically, the current edition of the game published by Mongoose.Wandering is an inevitability in my hobby. My mind is constantly scanning for interesting things. I am curious by nature. This is the way I am.This week, Pioneer caught my attention again. It's a game about exploring the solar system. For me, the idea of a "For All Mankind" type of space exploration game in the near future sounds great. I downloaded the free book that's on the Kickstarter page:The Pioneer RPG: Explore the Solar System by Mongoose Publishing — KickstarterBut then I wanted to re-read Traveller Core Rules. My head was spinning about the Companion, which has points-build rules for characters. And then, just this morning, I landed upon The Borderland:The BorderlandWONDERING is part of my character. It's the most natural thing in the world to wonder.WANDERING is also part of my character. I find myself wandering, both physically and intellectually, most days.And so I wonder and wander.Cute.Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I found myself wandering back to Traveller - specifically, the current edition of the game published by Mongoose.Wandering is an inevitability in my hobby. My mind is constantly scanning for interesting things. I am curious by nature. This is the way I am.This week, Pioneer caught my attention again. It's a game about exploring the solar system. For me, the idea of a "For All Mankind" type of space exploration game in the near future sounds great. I downloaded the free book that's on the Kickstarter page:The Pioneer RPG: Explore the Solar System by Mongoose Publishing — KickstarterBut then I wanted to re-read Traveller Core Rules. My head was spinning about the Companion, which has points-build rules for characters. And then, just this morning, I landed upon The Borderland:The BorderlandWONDERING is part of my character. It's the most natural thing in the world to wonder.WANDERING is also part of my character. I find myself wandering, both physically and intellectually, most days.And so I wonder and wander.Cute.Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 20, 2025Trump-Requested Texas Congressional District Gerrymandering Blocked by Federal Court PanelIn June, President Donald Trump asked Texas to redistrict and deliver five additional congressional seats before the 2026 midterm, igniting a multi-state gerrymandering arms race.  Nov. 18th, a federal court ruling halted the new districts and said “substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map.”Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources: Politico - Trump on Texas redistricting: ‘We are entitled to 5 more seats'American Democracy Minute - (Sept) Texas Senate Republicans Approve Gerrymandered Congressional Map; California Democrats Pass Bill to Put Retaliatory Maps on the Ballot  League of United Latin American Citizens (via Democracy Docket) - Complaint Alleging Racially Gerrymandered Districts in 2025 Maps (1 of 4 complaints from pro-voter groups)U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - El Paso - MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDERGRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION  Texas Tribune - Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsGroups Taking Action:LULAC, MALDEF, NAACP Legal Defense FundRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #RacialGerrymandering #FairMaps #BlackVoters #LatinoVoters #Texas #2026Midterms

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 19, 2025Utah Judge Who Struck Down ‘Extreme Gerrymander' Threatened with Impeachment and Violence; Florida Redistricting Starts December 4The Utah judge who struck down the state legislature's proposed congressional map as “an extreme gerrymander” has faced threats of impeachment - and violence.  Florida's legislature scheduled its initial congressional redistricting committee meeting for Dec. 4th. Today's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute – Utah Judge Rejects Legislature's Gerrymandered Congressional Map, Choosing a Map Which Follows the State Constitution InsteadUtah News Dispatch – Utah judge faces impeachment threats after ordering congressional map with 1 Democratic seatUtah News Dispatch – Utah judiciary issues rare statement addressing threats against judge in redistricting caseUtah Bar Association – Utah State Bar Statement on Call to Impeach Judge GibsonUtah Judiciary – UTAH JUDICIARY RESPONDS TO THREATS IN REDISTRICTING CASEFlorida Politics – Florida House moves forward with meeting on redrawing Florida's congressional linesWJHG – Redistricting committee expected to meet in DecemberBallotPedia – Florida Fair Districts Now Amendments 5 & 6Groups Taking Action:League of Women Voters UT, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Campaign Legal Center, Common Cause FL,Please follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #FairMaps #Florida #Utah #BetterBoundaries #Proposition 4 #TrumpGerrymandering

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 18, 2025Though the President Pardoned Loyalists for 2020 Election Subversion, State Cases Against Fake Electors Revived in Georgia and NevadaWe recently reported that President Donald Trump pardoned many of the fake electors in the scheme to overturn the 2020 Presidential election.  But state cases in Georgia and Nevada have just been rekindled.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Georgia Recorder - (2022) UPDATED Trump's fake electors: Here's the full listAmerican Democracy Minute - (2024) 2020 Fake Elector Scheme Investigations Grind On in Michigan, Nevada and Georgia, and Arizona American Democracy Minute - President Donald Trump Pardons Many of His Accomplices Accused of Trying to Overturn the 2020 ElectionPolitico - Nevada Supreme Court revives criminal case over Trump elector gambit Georgia Recorder - New prosecutor tapped to take over Georgia election interference case against Trump The Guardian - Georgia prosecutor to take over last remaining criminal case against TrumpCBS News Atlanta - Judge officially drops 3 charges in Georgia's Trump 2020 election interference case Groups Taking Action:Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Protect Democracy,Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ProtectElections #Georgia #Nevada #FakeElectors #TrumpCriminalTrials #2020Election

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 17, 2025Congressional Gerrymandering Arms Race Updates:  Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, California and FloridaWe have updates on the congressional midterm gerrymandering arms race from Indiana, Missouri, Kansas,and California.  Florida, which has been on the sidelines so far, may enter the fray soon.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Indiana Capital Chronicle - Indiana Republican senators reject Trump's redistricting push; won't convene in DecemberMissouri Independent - Judge hears arguments over legality of gerrymandered Missouri congressional map Missouri Independent - National Republicans gear up to fight referendum on Missouri congressional map  NPR - In Kansas and elsewhere, some state lawmakers are skeptical of the redistricting rushKansas Reflector - Kansas Republicans' effort to redraw state maps isn't over, just delayed, leadership says U.S. Justice Department - Justice Department Sues Governor Gavin Newsom for California's Race-Based Redistricting PlanFlorida Politics - ‘Stay tuned': Ron DeSantis still expects Congressional redistrictingGroups Taking Action:Common Cause, FairVote, League of Women Voters Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Gerrymandering #CaliforniaPolitics #MissouriPolitics #KansasPolitics #FloridaPolitics #Indiana Politics #DonaldTrump #Midterms

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 14, 2025Can Mail-In Ballots, Eligible in Every Other Way, Be Counted if They Arrive After Election Day?  The Question will be Heard in the U.S. Supreme CourtMail-in ballots are increasingly popular with voters.  But when the U.S. Postal Service doesn't deliver an otherwise eligible mail-in ballot in time by no fault of the voter, should it still be counted?   The U.S. Supreme Court just accepted a case which could potentially disenfranchise those voters.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - What's Ahead for 2025:  Mississippi Case Challenging the Counting of Mail-In Ballots After Election Day Likely Headed to U.S. Supreme CourtAmerican Democracy Minute - (July) Americans Like Voting Early, and Other Lessons from the 2024 Election U.S. Election Assistance Commission Follow Up Report U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals - Opinion in Watson v. Republican National Committee U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals - Rejection of En Banc Rehearing, Including DissentsMississippi Today - U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Mississippi mail-in ballots caseNational Conference of State Legislatures - Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Mail Ballot DeadlinesSCOTUS Blog - Justices agree to decide major election law case Groups Taking Action:Vet Voice Foundation, Mississippi Alliance for Retired AmericansRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Please follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #VotebyMail #Mississippi #USSupremeCourt #FreedomtoVote

Starting with a seemingly random quote from "Tiny Experiments" by Anne-Loure Le Cunff, I riff off the idea of non-linear paths through RPG adventures. I draw on Jamison's idea about the Obstacle and its three stages.Overall, this is me animatedly talking about how I prep for my games right now.Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon!Thanks to Anthony for calling in (even if I didn't use it yet)!Game on!Jamison's "Gamemastering": Gamemastering: Amazon.co.uk: Jamison, Brian: 9781448675432: BooksOR amazon.co.uk/Gamemastering-Brian-Jamison/dp/144867543XRoleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting with a seemingly random quote from "Tiny Experiments" by Anne-Loure Le Cunff, I riff off the idea of non-linear paths through RPG adventures. I draw on Jamison's idea about the Obstacle and its three stages.Overall, this is me animatedly talking about how I prep for my games right now.Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon!Thanks to Anthony for calling in (even if I didn't use it yet)!Game on!Jamison's "Gamemastering": Gamemastering: Amazon.co.uk: Jamison, Brian: 9781448675432: BooksOR amazon.co.uk/Gamemastering-Brian-Jamison/dp/144867543XRoleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 13, 2025Utah Judge Rejects Legislature's Gerrymandered Congressional Map, Choosing a Map Which Follows the State Constitution InsteadIn October, the Utah legislature proposed yet another gerrymandered Congressional map which violated state constitutional rules for redistricting.   Nov. 10th, the judge overseeing the case rejected the legislature's map, choosing a constitutionally-compliant one instead.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2024) Utah Voters Fought Back After Their Fair Voting Districts Constitutional Amendment was Gutted by an Anti-Voter Legislature.  They Won. American Democracy Minute - After Losing in Court and at the Polls, Utah Legislature Approves Nov. Ballot Measure to Veto or Alter Citizen Ballot Measures to Protect Its PowerAmerican Democracy Minute - Judge Orders Utah to Immediately Draw New Congressional Map, After the Legislature Circumvented the Voters – and the State Constitution Utah News Dispatch - Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs' congressional map, blocks Legislature's  Groups Taking Action: League of Women Voters UT, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Campaign Legal CenterRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Utah #BetterBoundariesUT #Proposition4 #Utah #LWVUT  #FairMaps

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 12, 2025Court Case Defending Maine's Limit on Contributions to Super PACs Gets Unlikely Allies:  BillionairesMaine voters approved a ballot question limiting contributions to a Super PAC to $5,000 dollars in 2024. It was overturned by a federal district court, but it's now headed to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals with some unlikely allies:  Billionaires.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2024) Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Limits to Individual Contributions to SuperPACs, and Lay the Groundwork for SCOTUS CaseAmerican Democracy Minute - (July) A Maine Ballot Initiative Limiting State Contributions to SuperPACs was Also Ruled Unconstitutional.  This One, However, Might Reach SCOTUS.  Open Secrets - Federal judge blocks voter-approved Maine law capping super PAC contributionsU.S. First District Court of Appeals - BRIEF OF MARK CUBAN, WILLIAM VON MUEFFLING, STEVE JURVETSON,VIN RYAN, AND REID HOFFMAN AS AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS-APPELLANTS AND REVERSALSportico - Mark Cuban Joins Legal Fight Against Dark Money and Super PACsMaine Morning Star - Latest filings in campaign finance court battle argue Maine has legal right to regulate super PACsEqual Citizens - Outline of the case by former Acting Solicitor Neal K. KatyalGroups Taking Action:American Promise, Citizens to End SuperPACs, Equal CitizensPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #EndCitizensUnited #BigMoneyCorruption #SuperPACs #Maine

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 11, 2025President Donald Trump Pardons Many of His Accomplices Accused of Trying to Overturn the 2020 ElectionNovember 7th, President Donald Trump pardoned 77 of his alleged accomplices in the attempt to overturn the outcome of the 2020 Presidential election.  They include his chief of staff Mark Meadows, John Eastman and other lawyers who cooked up the fake electors scheme, and Rudy Giuliani, whose misinformation help fuel an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Natinal Archives - 2020 Presidential Election Unofficial Certificates Submitted to The Office of the Federal Register Georgia Recorder - Trump's fake electors: Here's the full listAmerican Democracy Minute - Developments in GOP Fake Presidential Elector Plots in Nevada & Wisconsin; Investigations Continue in Arizona, New Mexico & GeorgiaTrump Administration Pardon Attorney Ed Martin - List of Pardons Posted on XThe Hill - Trump pardons Giuliani, other figures in effort to overturn 2020 election, aide saysLaw Forward - The 2020 Fake Electors Scheme: How What Started in Wisconsin Spread NationallyNBC News - Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in bid to overturn 2020 electionGroups Taking Action:Protect Democracy,  Common Cause WI, States United Democracy CenterRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #PresidentialPardons #FakeElectors #2020Election #RudyGiuliani #MarkMeadows #DonaldTrump 

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 10, 2025CA Sees No Voter Intimidation – or Fraud – Despite President's Claims; Bomb Threats in NJ, SWATing in NYOnly days before the November 4th elections in California and New Jersey, the U.S. Justice Department announced DOJ personnel would be sent to select counties to monitor for “transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.  State officials raised concerns of voter intimidation, though Democratic turnout overwhelmed any attempt at suppression. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Justice Department - Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New JerseyAmerican Democracy Minute - Trump DOJ Says It Will Monitor Elections Nov. 4th in Five California Counties. Many Fear It's a Voter Intimidation Tactic.PBS News - New Jersey bomb threats and Trump's warnings for California mark final day of votingNJ Department of State - Statement by Secretary of State Way on Election Day Bomb Threats to Several Polling Locations in New Jersey LAist – Newsom says Trump is ‘rigging the election' with federal poll monitors The Hill - California to Monitor Trump's DOJ Poll Watchers Amid Concerns of Voter Intimidation, Election InterferencePolitiFact - White House evidence doesn't prove Trump statement that California “rigged” electionGroups Taking Action:Latino Community Foundation Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #NewJersey #California #TrumpDOJ #PollMonitors #ElectionThreats

TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams reports back from a star-studded week in Los Angeles, where she met creators, paid tribute to icons, and reflected on the past, present, and future of women in Hollywood. In this personal recap, Cynthia shares highlights from her California adventure, including: Her visit to the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) archives Paying respects at the Forever Hollywood Cemetery Meetings with TV writing legend Georgia Jeffries Recording a conversation about the creative process with writer and showrunner Beth Sullivan (TV's Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman 1993-98) Interviewing actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer (TV's Hunter 1984-91) This travelogue-style episode brings Cynthia's passion for television, feminism, and storytelling to life—one postcard at a time.   Enjoy last month's episode with Stepfanie Kramer https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/hunter-fame-and-feminism-with-stepfanie-kramer   CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter – https://tvherstory.com Website – https://cynthiabemisabrams.com Podcast Archive – https://tvherstory.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory Bluesky Social – https://cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 7, 2025Maine Voters Defeat Initiative to Further Limit Voter ID Options and Restrict Voting by MailMaine voters soundly defeated Question 1 November 4th, which would have made the state's voter ID rules the most restrictive in the country, and tightened rules for voting by mail. It was pitched as an “election integrity” measure, despite almost non-existent voter fraud in Maine.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (Sept) Restrictions for Mail-In Voting and Voter ID on the Ballot in Maine Nov. 4th Even Though Voter Fraud in Maine is Almost NonexistentMaine Secretary of State - Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum ElectionMaine Morning Star - Question 1 Changes to Maine election laws League of Women Voters ME - Voter Suppression ReferendumMaine Morning Star - Mainers reject voter ID proposal, maintaining state voting laws WGME - High voter turnout attributed to hot local races and key referendum questionsGroups Taking Action:No on 1, Save Maine Absentee Voting, League of Women Voters ME, AFL-CIO, Disability Rights MERegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Please follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX #News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Maine #Question1 #VoterSuppression

This episode I talk about Brian Jamison's approach to setting up a role-playing game. I stitch together Pat Mullen's bio sheet into this process as I talk about how I've applied it in my gaming in recent months. I also point out how good play involves improvisational elements which Jamison and Mullen's process encourages.Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon!Thanks to Carl D for calling in (even if I didn't use it yet)!Game on!Jamison's "Gamemastering": Gamemastering: Amazon.co.uk: Jamison, Brian: 9781448675432: BooksOR amazon.co.uk/Gamemastering-Brian-Jamison/dp/144867543XRoleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode I talk about Brian Jamison's approach to setting up a role-playing game. I stitch together Pat Mullen's bio sheet into this process as I talk about how I've applied it in my gaming in recent months. I also point out how good play involves improvisational elements which Jamison and Mullen's process encourages.Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon!Thanks to Carl D for calling in (even if I didn't use it yet)!Game on!Jamison's "Gamemastering": Gamemastering: Amazon.co.uk: Jamison, Brian: 9781448675432: BooksOR amazon.co.uk/Gamemastering-Brian-Jamison/dp/144867543XRoleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 6, 2025What's the Impact of Ending the Filibuster in the U.S. Senate?  It's Not Likely, But if it Happens, We're in for a Wild Ride.The U.S. Senate's filibuster rule requires 60 votes to end debate, and just the threat of a filibuster can block popular legislation.  What are the consequences of removing the filibuster rule, the so-called “nuclear option”?Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Brennan Center for Justice - The Filibuster Explained Brennan Center for Justice - The Case Against the FilibusterPew Research - (2022)  Finding 60 votes in an evenly divided Senate? A high bar, but not an impossible onePew Trust - Americans' Deepening Mistrust of Institutions  U.S. Senate - Cloture MotionsThe Hill - Thune: Votes ‘aren't there' to eliminate filibuster, despite Trump push American Democracy Minute - (2023) U.S. House & Senate Democrats Reintroduce the Freedom to Vote Act, But It Faces More Hurdles This SessionThe Guardian - (2021) Senate Republicans again block sweeping voting rights billGroups Taking Action:Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD), Common Cause US, League of Women Voters USPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Filibuster #GovernmentShutdown #SimpleMajority #USSenate #DonaldTrump

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 5, 2025President Trump Called for a Senate Rules Change to End the Filibuster.  What is a Filibuster, and How Does it Work?To help end the U.S. Government shutdown, President Donald Trump called for an end to the filibuster.  Just what is the filibuster, and how does it work?Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Truth Social - President Donald Trump post about ending the filibusterBrennan Center for Justice - The Filibuster ExplainedThe Hill - Trump: Democrats likelier to win midterms, White House if GOP doesn't end filibuster The Hill - Trump's call for end to filibuster faces GOP headwindsBallotpedia - Partisan Breakdown of the United States Senate U.S. Senate - History of the FilibusterGroups Taking Action:Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD), Common Cause US, League of Women Voters USRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Filibuster #NuclearOption #GovernmentShutdown #DonaldTrump

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 4, 2025Federal Court in DC Issues Permanent Injunction on Part of Trump Executive Order on Elections; No to Changing Federal Registration FormA federal court in DC issued a permanent injunction Oct. 31st, barring a portion of President Trump's executive order on elections.  The injunction underscores that states and Congress, not the President, are constitutionally responsible for elections.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (April) Federal Judge Blocks Proof of Citizenship Provisions in Trump Executive Order on ElectionsU.S. District Court for DC -   Permanent Injunction Against Federal Mail Voter Registration Changes Mandated by President Donald Trump (Three consolidated cases) U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Div. - The National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 (NVRA) U.S. Election Assistance Commission - National Mail Voter Registration FormThe Hill - Judge rejects Trump's voter registration proof-of-citizenship orderGroups Taking Action:League of Women Voters, LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICANCITIZENS, ACLU Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #PresidentialPowers #ProofofCitizenship #DonaldTrump #USConstitution

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 3, 2025Ohio General Assembly to Vote on a Further Gerrymandered Congressional Map Put Forward by Politician-Led Redistrict Commission Ohio voters, who voted down a citizen-led independent redistricting commission in 2024, are seeing the consequences, as Ohio's politician-led commission gerrymanders two more GOP congressional seats.  Democrats say they had no choice but to compromise.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - Polling Shows Ohio Voters Lean Toward Passing Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission Ballot Measure, Despite Disinformation from State Officials American Democracy Minute - High Turnout of Conservative Voters Also Led to Losses for Democracy Reform in Ohio, Nevada, Colorado and Potentially AlaskaOhio Capital Journal - New Ohio congressional redistricting map introduced to criticism, but may have support to passOhio Capital Journal - Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously passes congressional map furthering GOP advantage League of Women Voters OH - Statement on OH Redistricting Commission's Congressional MapGroups Taking Action:League of Women Voters OH, Citizens Not Politicians, Fair Districts OH, Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #FairMaps #Gerrymandering #Ohio #MikeDeWine #RiggedElection

Bluesky Social is a social media app that was originally launched in 2019 on Twitter, before becoming an independent company in 2021. Bluesky's mission is to offer a decentralized experience for users—where algorithms are not imposed on them, but they can choose their content preferences. The platform also highlights the importance of portability, enabling users to carry their social media ecosystems across different platforms. But what are the technical and social challenges to making true platform portability a reality?To explore this, Shane Tews interviews Matt Reeder, head of legal at Bluesky. Formerly, Matt served as chief legal and operations officer at OnlyFans and as a trial attorney with the US Marine Corps. His extensive experience in creating transparent, user-focused terms and conditions, combined with his passion for expanding opportunities, makes for an engaging conversation.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 31, 2025Ohio Secretary of State Refers 1,200 Alleged Illegal Voting Cases to U.S. DOJ.  His Track Record is Less Than Stellar.Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced October 28th that his office had referred 1,200 illegal voting cases to the U.S. Justice Department for prosecution.  But his track record of convictions is less than stellar, and many of the cases were previously declined by Ohio county prosecutors for lack of evidence.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Ohio Secretary of State's Office - Secretary LaRose Refers More Than 1,200 Criminal Cases to DOJ  Ohio Secretary of State's Office -  Letter Withdrawing from ERICOhio Secretary of State's Office - (2024) Secretary LaRose Asks Attorney General to Investigate Hundreds of Election Fraud CasesOhio Capital Journal - (2022) LaRose makes criminal referrals; says non-citizens registered to vote Statehouse News Bureau - Ohio's secretary of state forwards alleged voter fraud cases to DOJ after local prosecutors don't act Groups Taking Action:Common Cause OH, League of Women Voters OH,  ACLU OHRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Ohio #FrankLaRose #TrumpDOJ

What would happen if I recorded one short episode every week for ten weeks? This is my tiny experiment for Roleplay Rescue Reborn.This episode I talk about the intention, the experimental mindset, and the three RPG experiments I've got underway.Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would happen if I recorded one short episode every week for ten weeks? This is my tiny experiment for Roleplay Rescue Reborn.This episode I talk about the intention, the experimental mindset, and the three RPG experiments I've got underway.Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 30, 2025Brian is gone today.  This is a rebroadcast from February. Could Trump Run for a Third Term? The 22nd Amendment Prohibits it, But a TN Congressman Wants to Repeal It.  And There are Loopholes.In 1944, when Franklin Roosevelt said he would run for a fourth term, discussions began on a Constitutional amendment to limit a U.S. President to two terms in office. In 1951, the 22nd Amendment was ratified.  Now, a Tennessee Congressman wants to repeal it.  Would it actually be possible for Donald Trump to be President again?To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Constitution - 22nd AmendmentNational Constitution Center - FDR's third-term election and the 22nd amendmentOffice of Congressman Andy Ogles - Rep. Ogles Proposes Amending the 22nd Amendment to Allow Trump to Serve a Third TermU.S. Congress - JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the UnitedStates to provide that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times.The Hill - Tennessee Republican proposes amendment to allow Trump to serve third termNBC News - Trump jokes about running for a third term in speech to House RepublicansPolitico - How Trump Could Snatch a Third Term — Despite the 22nd AmendmentGroups Taking Action:Protect DemocracyRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #22ndAmendment #PresidentialTermLimits #Repeal

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 29, 2025Indiana is the Latest State to Consider Trump's GOP Gerrymandering Scheme, Kansas Edges CloserOctober 27th Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a proclamation calling the state's legislature into special session on November 3rd to consider congressional redistricting and a tax code issue.   This follows weeks of lobbying by Trump administration officials, worried that the GOP may lose control of the U.S. House. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - What States are Next?  Updates on Pre-Midterm Gerrymandering Prospects in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Ohio, Alabama & New HampshireIndiana Capital Chronicle - Indiana governor summons lawmakers for redistricting session amid national GOP pressure  Indiana Gov. Mike Braun - Gov. Mike Braun Calls Special Session on Redistricting and Federal and State Tax IssueSTATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT - Proclamation   Kansas Reflector - Kansas redistricting ‘hellscape' and presumed special session get spotlight in Johnson County forumKCUR - Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session to consider gerrymandering the state's congressional map. It's not clear if the Kansas House has enough support yet, though.Princeton Gerrymandering Project - Indiana 2021 Congressional – Enacted  Princeton Gerrymandering Project - Kansas 2022 Congressional – EnactedPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Gerrymandering #Indiana #Kansas #FairMaps #2026Midterms

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 28, 2025Trump DOJ Says It Will Monitor Elections Nov. 4th in Five California Counties. Many Fear It's a Voter Intimidation Tactic.The Trump Department of Justice announced October 24th it would deploy election monitors at five California counties on November 4th. DOJ says it is to ensure transparency & ballot security, but most of the counties are heavily Latino, competitive or lean liberal, and the Proposition 50 redistricting question is on the ballot.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New JerseyCalMatters - Trump's DOJ is sending election monitors to California with voting on Prop. 50 underwayCalMatters - California Latinos take pride in casting ballots in person. ICE at polls could deter that De Los/Los Angeles Times - What are Calfornia's Latinx voters most concerned about?  De Los/Los Angeles Times - Poll of California LatinX Voters  Princeton Gerrymandering Project - California Congressional Districts LAist - Newsom says Trump is ‘rigging the election' with federal poll monitorsGroups Taking Action:Latino Community FoundationRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #FreedomtoVote #LatinoVote #California #Prop50

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 27, 2025Contributors Donate Over $350M to Fund Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Project.  What Might Those Donors Get in Return?The Trump administration announced a list of 37 corporate and wealthy donors for the White House ballroom project October 22nd, just days after beginning the East Wing's demolition.  Over $350 million dollars has been raised for the $300 million dollar project according to President Trump, and it raises questions of special interests currying favor with the administration.  Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2024) Colossal Crypto Contributions Change Trump's Mind, Likely Leading to Friendly Regulation – Or None at All  American Democracy Minute - (April)  61 Individual and Corporate Donors Gave $1M or More to Trump's Inaugural.  Where did the $239M Go?  We'll Likely Never Know.BitGet - Fed Opens Up Direct Payment Pathway for Cryptocurrency Firms CBS News - What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government CNN - White House releases list of donors for Trump's multi-million-dollar ballroomThe White House - White House Ballroom Continues Proud Presidential Legacy Open Secrets - Private funds flowing into government spaces threaten transparency and accountabilityFactCheck.org - Trump's White House Ballroom Sparks Questions About Funding and EthicsGroups Taking Action:C.R.E.W., Issue One, Open SecretsRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:Please follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #WhiteHouseEastWing #MoneyinPolitics #PoliticalCorruption #WhiteHouseBallroom #DonaldTrump

Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer at the Paley Center for Media to revisit her trailblazing role as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on Hunter (1984–1991). Together, they unpack: The cultural legacy of Hunter and its Reagan-era action show peers Kramer's reflections on fame, aging in Hollywood, and leaving the series Her influence as a feminist TV figure and enduring global fan base Behind-the-scenes production realities Life after Hunter: music, stage, and staying connected to fans Honey West, Police Woman, Cagney & Lacey and Hunter - how they reveal progress Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Kramer's work anew, this episode explores the power of representation, resilience, and navigating fame as a woman in a male-dominated genre. CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter – https://tvherstory.com Website – https://cynthiabemisabrams.com Podcast Archive – https://tvherstory.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory Bluesky Social – https://cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social

In "The Scientist and the Serial Killer: The Search for Houston's Lost Boys", investigative journalist Lise Olsen tells the gripping true-crime story behind the “Lost Boys” murders in 1970s Houston, when more than two dozen teenage boys were murdered at the hands of Dean Corll, nicknamed the “Candy Man” and his young accomplices. Through years of investigation, research and interviews, Olsen follows forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick's quest to identify the victims and bring them home. The author's website: http://www.liseolsen.com The author on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liseolsenauthor/ The author on Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/lisedigger The author on Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/liseolsen.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's slow drag is with “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” from “My Aim is True,” released in 1977. The songwriting is credited to Elvis Costello's birth name. . . . Show Notes: Appreciation written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson, MA,MFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_drag_remedy/ Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/slowdragwithremedy.com Email: slowdragwithremedy@gmail.com   “Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, Podcasts” https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Podcasts Transcription: https://slowdragwithremedy.weebly.com Podcast music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/slowdrag Slow Drag with Remedy on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f521a34-2ed9-4bd4-a936-1ad107969046/slow-drag-with-remedy-an-elvis-costello-appreciation   References:   Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=(The_Angels_Wanna_Wear_My)_Red_Shoes     “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS8oaMFsBEk   Got vs. Gotten https://ellii.com/blog/got-vs-gotten   (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes lyrics: Oh, I used to be disgusted and now I try to be amused. But since their wings have got rusted, you know, the angels wanna wear my red shoes. But when they told me 'bout their side of the bargain, that's when I knew that I could not refuse And I won't get any older, now the angels wanna wear my red shoes   I was watching while you're dancing away Our love got fractured in the echo and sway How come everybody wants to be your friend? You know that it still hurts me just to say it   Oh, I know that she's disgusted (oh why's that) Cause she's feeling so abused. (oh that's too bad) She gets tired of the lust, (oh I'm so sad) but it's so hard to refuse How can you say that I'm too old, when the angels have stolen my red shoes.   Oh, I said "I'm so happy, I could die" She said "Drop dead," then left with another guy That's what you get if you go chasing after vengeance. Ever since you got me punctured this has been my sentence. Oh, I used to be disgusted and now I try to be amused. But since their wings have got rusted, you know, the angels wanna wear my red shoes. Red shoes, the angels wanna wear my red shoes.

I don't want to say this out loud, because it feels so final and unlikely, but this is the last planned episode of Roleplay Rescue. After seven years, what is there left to say? Well, uncounted things and many topics as the hobby moves forward and ideas still percolate through my consciousness, BUT…The truth is that producing the podcast is a big investment in time and energy. Do I want to make a podcast or would I rather run some games? The playing of these games is far more important to me than talking about them, even if those two things do go hand-in-hand. And so it's time to press pause and admit that just because you've been doing something for a long time it doesn't mean that you can't stop.Big thanks to the callers today - Jason C and Matt C - your message are appreciated and, at heart, spurred some of the things I want to talk about!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don't want to say this out loud, because it feels so final and unlikely, but this is the last planned episode of Roleplay Rescue. After seven years, what is there left to say? Well, uncounted things and many topics as the hobby moves forward and ideas still percolate through my consciousness, BUT…The truth is that producing the podcast is a big investment in time and energy. Do I want to make a podcast or would I rather run some games? The playing of these games is far more important to me than talking about them, even if those two things do go hand-in-hand. And so it's time to press pause and admit that just because you've been doing something for a long time it doesn't mean that you can't stop.Big thanks to the callers today - Jason C and Matt C - your message are appreciated and, at heart, spurred some of the things I want to talk about!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode arose after 12 weeks of conversations and not recording a more personal episode during those 3 months. Here you'll catch up with what I've been doing since April, hear three great messages from listeners and the replies they spark from me, and get the lowdown on what's coming this summer on Roleplay Rescue.Big thanks to the callers - Matt, Jason C, and Pat. Big thanks to you for listening in.Blogs mentioned in the show include...The Alexandrian "Roleplaying Games versus Storytelling Games":thealexandrian.net/wordpress/6517/roleplaying-games/roleplaying-games-vs-storytelling-gamesThe Alexandrian "Art of Rulings":thealexandrian.net/wordpress/4238/roleplaying-games/the-art-of-rulingsGame on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode arose after 12 weeks of conversations and not recording a more personal episode during those 3 months. Here you'll catch up with what I've been doing since April, hear three great messages from listeners and the replies they spark from me, and get the lowdown on what's coming this summer on Roleplay Rescue.Big thanks to the callers - Matt, Jason C, and Pat. Big thanks to you for listening in.Blogs mentioned in the show include...The Alexandrian "Roleplaying Games versus Storytelling Games":thealexandrian.net/wordpress/6517/roleplaying-games/roleplaying-games-vs-storytelling-gamesThe Alexandrian "Art of Rulings":thealexandrian.net/wordpress/4238/roleplaying-games/the-art-of-rulingsGame on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one's with a familiar guest - Simon Williams - in which, as it turned out, Simon interviewed me on the question of Scenario Design: how do I do it and what approaches do I take? Simon is a British artist and illustrator, and also the creator of the Legend of The Bones podcast, a hybrid Solo Old School Dungeons and Dragons actual play and dark fantasy audio drama.Through several conversations, both on and off air, Simon and I have become friends and this chat wasn't really slated for airing but I had clicked record. I'm really glad that I did record the chat because it was an hour during which Simon's questions led to me working out and explaining a process that I've developed over the past couple of years. Big thanks to Simon for asking the questions and sharing his own thoughts, but also for letting me record and share it with you.Game on!Legend of the Bones podcast:Legend of the Bones Podcast — Apple Podcasts OR https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legend-of-the-bones/id1622036301Legend of the Bones | Podcast on Spotify OR https://open.spotify.com/show/2HIuUxGzBtQLdGgPWRwjkg?si=0e438637d0854b09&nd=1&dlsi=57a5f90b55a148d1Legend of the Bones website: Legend of the Bones OR https://legendofthebones.blogspot.com/Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.