Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon Johnson

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share an epic rant about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he left a Bears-Packers game early; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his observations from watching Bears OTAs; and Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the state of college football and to explain why he was amazed by what he saw from quarterback Caleb Williams while attending a recent Bears practice.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share an epic rant about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he left a Bears-Packers game early; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his observations from watching Bears OTAs; and Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the state of college football and to explain why he was amazed by what he saw from quarterback Caleb Williams while attending a recent Bears practice.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share an epic rant about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he left a Bears-Packers game early; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his observations from watching Bears OTAs; and Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the state of college football and to explain why he was amazed by what he saw from quarterback Caleb Williams while attending a recent Bears practice.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's last-ditch pitch to keep the Bears in Chicago and also welcomed on Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the club's "roller coaster" season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he and his office haven't talked with the Bears since April amid the ongoing stadium saga. After that, the guys listened and reacted to the highlights of Hammond mayor Thomas McDermott's interview on the Mully & Haugh Show in which he discussed Indiana's chances of luring the Bears across state lines to build a new stadium.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened back to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's interview on the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show in which he shared his last-ditch pitch to keep the Bears in the city. After that, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the show to discuss the club's "roller coaster" season and more.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, FS1 host Danny Parkins shared an all-time rant about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he left early from an epic Bears comeback win over the Packers. Parkins also discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium saga.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by FS1 host Danny Parkins, who shared an all-time rant about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he left early from an epic Bears comeback win over the Packers. Parkins also discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium saga.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' continued struggles and welcomed on FS1 host Danny Parkins, who went off on an all-time rant about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson leaving a Bears-Packers game early.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their takeaways from Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's interview with the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on Wednesday in which he made a last-ditch pitch to keep the Bears in the city.

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is continuing to push the Bears to build a new stadium on the lakefront. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote just don't think it's realistic at this point.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he and his office haven't talked with the Bears since April amid the ongoing stadium saga.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been talking to the Bears about a new stadium in the city. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how it might be time for Bears chairman George McCaskey to take charge in the organization's pursuit of a new stadium.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris shared their takeaways from their interview with Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson about his last-ditch effort to keep the Bears in the city.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris shared their takeaways from their interview with Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson about his last-ditch effort to keep the Bears in the city. After that, Rahimi and Harris opened the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts on the Bears' stadium saga.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson joined the show to make his pitch for the Bears to remain in the city and build a new stadium along the lakefront instead of moving to Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Tuesday and welcomed on Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson to make his last-ditch pitch to keep the Bears in the city on the lakefront.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson to make his pitch for the Bears to remain in the city and build a new stadium along the lakefront instead of moving to Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh welcomed on Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris for the daily transition segment.

We have clarification about what stadium conversations the city of Chicago was apparently having with the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson had to say on the matter. What about this is real and what's just postering? Meanwhile, the actual football team was at work for more practices during OTAs. Receiver Rome Odunze spoke for the first time this offseason. Is his foot 100%? Plus, quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for the new Madden! And we've got more media penalties during press conferences!

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been talking to the Bears about a new stadium in the city.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joined the show to discuss the Browns trading superstar defensive end Myles Garrett to the Rams for edge rusher Jared Verse and draft pick compensation. Later, Rahimi and Harris reacted to the latest news about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's pitch to keep the Bears in the city.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the latest news about Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's pitch to keep the Bears in the city.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to make the pitch that the city is the best place for the Bears to call home.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's recent comments as he continues to make a last-ditch attempt to keep the Bears in the city. Later, they took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium pursuit hitting yet another roadblock.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to a Bears stadium bill stalling in Springfield as Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring legislative session. Later, they reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to make the pitch that the city is the best place for the Bears to call home.

It's Monday, June 1st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Egypt grants legal status to 191 church buildings The Egyptian government released an order the week of May 18th granting legal status to 191 church buildings that previously lacked official recognition, reports International Christian Concern. In total, 3,804 churches and related buildings have been approved since the creation of a committee to review churches in 2016, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.  Thousands of churches and associated buildings have been built in recent decades. Still, the northeast African country of Egypt maintains a system for approving Christian places of worship that is separate from — and more difficult than — that for Sunni Muslim places of worship. According to Open Doors, Egypt is the 42nd most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Pope Leo meets with pro-abort, pro-sex perversion Chicago mayor On May 28th, Pope Leo XIV met in a private audience with radical Chicago Democratic mayor Brandon Johnson, during which they reportedly discussed ICE raids in the city, slavery reparations, and the Iran war, but not key moral issues such as abortion and the homosexual transgender agenda, both of which Mayor Johnson supports, reports LifeSiteNews.com. The mayor has a radically pro-abortion and pro-sexual perversion record, previously pledging to offer free Abortion Kill Pills and to prosecute pro-life sidewalk counselors. And, in 2024, the mayor commemorated “National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.” At the time, Chicago Mayor Johnson said, “We commend the bravery and resilience of abortion providers and look forward to continuing to support their efforts to ensure that reproductive rights are upheld and respected. Together, we can resist attempts to roll back the progress we have made, ensuring Chicago remains a sanctuary for choice.” Notice, he failed to mention that the choice the mother makes is the choice to murder her innocent pre-born baby boy or baby girl. In God's conversation with the prophet Jeremiah, He said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5) Supreme Court Justice Amy Barrett targeted in attempted swatting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an apparent “swatting” attempt after an unknown caller falsely reported gunfire at her Virginia residence, reports The Christian Post. On May 27th, Fairfax County police said that a caller contacted the department's nonemergency line claiming to have heard shots fired at Barrett's home. Officers quickly coordinated with Supreme Court Police assigned to the residence and determined the report was false. Texas Governor Abbott blasted Democrat James Talarico Appearing on Fox News Channel, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott blasted James Talarico, the Democrat Senatorial candidate, who will face off in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate this fall. Listen. ABBOTT: “Talarico himself said he has a record that he's going to run on. Let me tell you quickly about that record, about votes that he cast, not crazy things that he said. But he cast votes that support [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] in our public schools, support defunding our law enforcement, supports boys in girls' sports, supports transition surgery for minors, supports a state income tax in the state of Texas, supports open border policies. “So, the votes he's cast set a record for how challenging he would be for any average Texan. You know, oftentimes you hear President Trump talk about a 90/10 issue, where 90% of the people are lined up on one side, 10% on the other side. Talarico's votes are on the 10% side.” How a small-town Arkansas man got God on America's money And finally, Matthew Rothert Sr., a Presbyterian furniture manufacturer and avid coin collector born in 1904, was at church in Chicago on June 21, 1953, when he believed the Holy Spirit impressed upon him the idea that the phrase "In God We Trust" should be featured on American banknotes as it did on coins, according to his daughter, Alice Rothert Nelson, reports The Christian Post. She said, "The collection plate was going around, and he felt God tell him that the coins had 'In God We Trust,' but it was the bills that went all around the world. And he believed he should get 'In God We Trust' on the bills of the paper money, and so that started the campaign." By way of background, "In God We Trust" was first engraved on U.S. coins during the Civil War, after Mark Richards Watkinson, a Baptist minister from Pennsylvania, petitioned then-Treasury Secretary Salmon Chase at the end of 1861 to promote "the recognition of the Almighty God in some form in our coins" amid the fading illusion of a short, relatively bloodless conflict. Pastor Watkinson told Chase, "You are probably a Christian. What if our Republic were now shattered beyond recognition? Would not the antiquaries, [those who study history], in succeeding centuries, rightly reason, from our part, we were a heathen nation?" He saw the increasingly brutal, intractable war as a divine chastening that could destroy the country. Expressing hope that honoring God in such a public way "would relieve us from the [disgrace] of heathenism." Watkinson noted, "This would place us openly under the divine protection we have personally claimed. From my heart, I have felt our national shame in disowning God." Salmon Chase and James Pollock, a Presbyterian minister then serving as director of the U.S. Mint, agreed with Watkinson, ultimately leading Congress to pass a law in April 1864 allowing "In God We Trust" on the one- and two-cent pieces. Pollock said, “We claim to be a Christian nation—why should we not vindicate our character by honoring the God of Nations. Our national coinage should do this. Its legends and devices should declare our trust in God—in Him who is "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." AUDIO FROM DIVINE HYMNS: “King of kings and Lord of lords. Glory Hallelujah. King of kings and Lord of lords. Glory Hallelujah.” Revelation 19:16 says, “On [Christ's] robe and on His thigh, He has this name written: 'King of kings and Lord of lords.'” The U.S. Congress passed another law in March 1865 to place the words on all gold and silver coins, which was the last act President Abraham Lincoln signed before his assassination. Nearly a century later, the motto gained renewed attention when the United States found itself embattled again during the global tensions of the Cold War. Seeing its simple declaration of faith as a necessary contrast to the atheist communism that animated the Soviet Union, Matthew Rothert followed Watkinson's example. He gave speeches, rallied support, and fired off many letters to officials, including President Dwight Eisenhower and Treasury Secretary George Humphrey, urging them to add the phrase to paper money. In a 1987 interview, Matthew Rothert, at the age of 83, said, "The Lord seemed to tell me to do this. He put the idea so strongly in my mind that I worked on it until I accomplished my goal. I realized the circulation of American coins was limited to the boundaries of the country, while U.S. paper money circulated worldwide. It looked like Americans were saying they trusted in God only a few cents' worth!" In an unusually swift and bipartisan action, the bill was on President Eisenhower's desk by July 11, 1955. Changing the master dies and printing plates at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to include "In God We Trust" would typically have been too cost-prohibitive, but, providentially, they were already set to be replaced that year to accommodate a new printing process. And now you know the rest of the story! Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, June 1st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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All eyes on the sky as it's Carb Day and the Indy 500 on Sunday. Senate goes home, not passing reconciliation bill. Left going nuts over the anti-weaponization fund. Sudden passing of Kyle Busch. Diego Morales staying in the race Brandon Johnson making it difficult for the Bears to stay in Illinois. Today’s Popcorn Moment: DOJ charges MN fraudsters. Today on the Marketplace: For those days that your feel just a bit bloated. Diego Morales is a brand damaging candidate. Purdue professor Martin Sweet joins to discuss. Iran "deal" is not feasible. Sunsetting the biannual time changes. Voice of the Indy 500, Mark Jaynes joins. The longer the stalemate last with Iran, the more time favors Iran. TV Theme Song: Film Friday - Smokey and the BanditSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 for 5/20/26 Drew and Dr. Bob Tiballi discuss the summer tick season (3:48), prevention (11:35), and the rise in Ebola cases (13:07). Then, Dr. Chuck Nemeth discusses if parents should be responsible for their kids' bad behavior (20:35). Topics: religious foundation (33:52), Brandon Johnson (36:21), fatherless society (41:51), challenge of raising kids (43:51), and inner city high school teacher's perspective (46:24). Link: https://spp.franciscan.edu/faculty/nemeth-dr-charles/

In this episode, we sit down with Ames High senior Brandon Johnson to talk about his journey as a multi-sport athlete, his decision to continue his football career at the University of Northern Iowa, and the people and experiences that helped him along the way. Brandon reflects on his favorite memories as a Little Cyclone and what excites him most about the next chapter, both on and off the field.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's opposition to the latest proposal from Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson aimed at keeping the Bears in the city.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's opposition to the latest proposal from Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson aimed at keeping the Bears in the city.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's opposition to the latest proposal from Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson aimed at keeping the Bears in the city.

Fran Spielman and WBEZ's Mariah Woelfel mark Brandon Johnson's three-year anniversary as Chicago mayor. Mayor Johnson discusses his family milestones and argues his administration has improved its messaging while citing a 60-year low in homicides, reopened public mental health clinics, increased downtown visitors, and stabilizing census trends. Pressed on CPS's $732 million deficit and potential classroom cuts, he insists the State of Illinois must fully fund schools through progressive revenue such as a digital ad tax or billionaire/millionaire taxes, rejects school closures as repeating past failures.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's planned visit to Pope Leo at the Vatican this month.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's planned visit to Pope Leo at the Vatican this month.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's planned visit to Pope Leo at the Vatican this month.

0:30 -Welcome Back Mike Scott! 13:47 - DOJ on the JOB on Fraud 35:03 - Pritzker's Accountability Commission 55:31 -Path Trading Partners co-founder and Futures Edge co-host Bob Iaccino says he’s surprised state and federal gas taxes haven’t been lowered as prices hit new highs. 01:12:54 -Former Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon III raises concerns about the Chicago Bears stadium deal and Brandon Johnson’s plan to convert commercial real estate into Section 8 housing. 01:31:53 -Illinois Municipal League CEO Brad Cole weighs in on the tax and pension challenges facing Illinois residents 02:07:49 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & senior editor at The American Spectator: The Left Is Melting Down Over Callais Check out Scott’s most recent book Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The empire laughed, until the rebels started filing charges. While the media cries weak charges, the fact is that whether it is or it isn't people will be held accountable. Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, but some of the new accusations are mind-blowing and disgusting, and by disgusting you won't believe it yourself. Plus, the Dems have low IQ's but their candidates for this election cycle get even dumber, Republican Representative Brando Gil is a rising star for the right, SNAP fraud stories, Brandon Johnson, and so much more on your Conservative Circus Show.

2 - How does the local media not see the story of Hasan Piker's rhetoric and the uptick of assassination attempts as a story? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Was the shooting on Friday staged? 230 - Allante McAuley of Flip Philly Red and Danielle Carter-Walters, VP and Founder of Chicago Flips Red both join us today. What does Danielle see out of Philadelphia at their rally this afternoon? Where are they and what have they been up to him this afternoon? Why has he become a target of City Hall's ire? What does Danielle think of Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson? What's next for the movement? Are they getting cheesesteaks? 250 - The Lightning Round!

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers 2026 NFL Draft class as a whole and the meat they left on the bone in terms of maximizing the value at each spot. They made 10 selections, but did they get the most bang for their buck with their draft haul? We then discuss the team re-signing Dean Lowry and Brandon Johnson and the UDFA class, as well as the players being brought in for rookie camp tryouts.Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Chicago schools face a growing standoff as the superintendent insists classrooms remain open on May 1 while the Chicago Teachers Union pushes for a walkout. Parents, officials, and Brandon Johnson weigh in, raising concerns about lost learning time, childcare challenges, and the broader political tensions shaping education decisions in the city...

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In this episode, we dive into the world of crime and public safety with a critical look at the broken windows theory and its implications. Host Michael discusses the theory's origins with James Q. Wilson and George Kelling's landmark article in The Atlantic, which posits that small signs of lawlessness can lead to larger disorders. We explore how this theory was put into practice in New York City under Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the dramatic results. Then, we examine the reverse approach taken by Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, who claims that law enforcement is a sickness that needs to be eradicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“. . . There's this sense that [Left-leaning candidates] have to essentially be apologizing for their policy prescriptions and their stances. Mamdani has not done that . . . For the most part, he very much embraces who he is and what his policy prescriptions are.” - Felipe De La Hoz This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description [original air date Oct 31, 2025]:  Wherever you are in the country, you've probably heard the name “Zohran Mamdani”. New York City's mayoral race is a national story, and it's hard to overstate the significance of the leading candidate in this moment. If elected, Mamdani would become the first Muslim-American and only the second Democratic Socialist Mayor of the largest city in the U.S. His victory, on a promise to make New York affordable for working people, would have implications for politics everywhere. The race is already garnering both excitement and anxiety. President Trump is threatening to withhold federal funding for New York City if Mamdani wins. From Chicago to Dearborn, Michigan, journalists are watching. In this installment of “Meet the BIPOC Press”, Laura Flanders speaks with Felipe De La Hoz, investigative immigration and policy reporter whose work has been featured in The Intercept, The Washington Post, New York Mag and The Nation; Osama Siblani, publisher and founder of The Arab American News, the largest Arab American newspaper in the U.S., and Asha Ransby-Sporn, organizer and writer for In These Times and co-founder of Black Youth Project 100, where she led the group's national organizing program. Join us as we explore what a Mamdani victory would signal for the nation. Guests: • Felipe De La Hoz: Immigration & Policy Reporter, Epicenter NYC • Asha Ransby-Sporn: Writer & Political Strategist; Columnist, In These Times • Osama Siblani: Publisher, The Arab American News   Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airs on community radio across the country  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & is available as a podcast.   The full uncut conversation is also available to podcast subscribers thanks to our member supporters. RESOURCES: Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Farm Workers to Farm Owners- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  These Films Keep People Out of Prison- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the  “Meanwhile”- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation •  Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover-  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation Related Articles and Resources: • California City Residents Denounce Plan to Build State's Largest Immigrant Detention Center, by ACoM, August 4, 2025, American Community Media •  Dolores Huerta Leads Protest Against California's Largest Planned ICE Detention Center, by Steve Virgen, CA Neighborhood Reporter, July 30, 2025, 23ABC News KERO • Forbes Power Women's Summit 2025:  Building What's Next, September 25, 2025, Forbes •  About el Teatro Campesino's Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic Director   Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Music Credit: "Libertango” by Stephan Wrembel's from the ‘Django New Orleans II  Hors Série'' courtesy of the artist, "Steppin" by Podington Bear and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel