Podcasts about broken system

In this episode of Misperceived, Leah pulls back the curtain on a powerful mental load category from her forthcoming book, Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More—dream building. She explains how women's dreams get quietly starved as they carry invisible, boundaryless, and enduring thinking work for their families, workplaces, and communities, and why that's a loss for everyone, not just women. Leah digs into why work and caregiving feel impossible to combine, why so many women are stepping out of the labor market, and how ageism and a rapidly changing, AI-driven economy make it so hard to get back in. You'll hear why you cannot personally fix broken systems, why adaptability is now a core future-of-work skill, and how the Mental Load Audit can help you make small, strategic shifts toward the life you actually want—without burning yourself out trying to “do it all.”Follow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the host Rosie Moss speaks with Caroline Booth. Caroline is a widowed mother of two and the driving force behind a powerful grassroots campaign to reform bereavement support in the UK, born from her own experience of sudden loss and systemic failure.Caroline's story begins with the unexpected loss of her husband Steve to aggressive bowel cancer. As she navigated the raw terrain of grief while raising two teenage sons, she quickly found herself caught in a bureaucratic maze—unable to access funds, unaware of her entitlements, and confronted by the limitations of a system that seemed designed to overlook her. Through candid reflection and honest frustration, Caroline details her journey from devastation to advocacy, sharing the real-life impacts of outdated policies, insufficient support, and public misperceptions. This conversation sheds light on how bereaved families are consistently let down, how contributory systems ignore lived complexity, and how a campaign powered by grief and solidarity is shifting the narrative. As Rosie notes, Caroline's strength is not just in surviving, but in using her voice so others don't face the same silence. “You look at your kids and you think, shit, actually, would I—how long could I pay my mortgage for if my husband died?”—a reflection many will carry forward.Caroline recounts her husband Steve's swift decline from bowel cancer and the shock of widowhood after 30 years together—and how that grief became a catalyst for action.She shares the disorienting reality of navigating bereavement support systems, where help is hard to access and few are told it exists—especially in the critical first three months.The conversation reveals how policy decisions, such as freezing the Bereavement Support Payment since 2017, have left families adrift in the face of rising living costs and funeral expenses.Public misconceptions—like seeing bereavement support as “taxpayer handouts”—block meaningful dialogue and spotlight society's discomfort with grief and dependency.Caroline's campaign draws attention to solo parents navigating Universal Credit and how flawed benefit structures penalize them further, often creating enduring disadvantage.The discussion explores the limits of life insurance and how caregiving roles disrupt financial security—reminding listeners that bereavement is rarely something one can fully prepare for.A grassroots petition, powerful community solidarity, and even a song release (“Warrior”) are all part of Caroline's effort to push for systemic change, one letter to Parliament at a time.

Rob continues his conversation with coach and youth-sport observer Shaun Reid, moving from diagnosing what's broken to exploring practical solutions. Shaun argues the core issue in youth sports is a lack of parent education. Most parents don't know what healthy support looks like, which leads to over-involvement, pressure, and confusion.Topics covered include how parents unintentionally make things harder for their kids, what healthy involvement looks like, why youth coaching has almost no barrier to entry, how to navigate pay-to-play without burnout, what the U.S. can learn from countries like Norway, and why the youth-sport dropout rate (around 70 percent by age 13) continues to rise.Shaun closes with rapid-fire reflections on formative books, failure, coaching success, and how his faith has shaped his life. Shaun can be reached at sfrsales76@gmail.com.About the Impactful Coaching Project The Impactful Coaching Project exists to help coaches lead with competence, care, and constancy through research-backed frameworks, practical tools, and ongoing conversations about holistic coaching.Listen and explore ICP resources: impactfulcoachingproject.com impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com

Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article "5 things health care must stop doing to improve physician well-being." Christie challenges the pervasive narrative that younger physicians lack work ethic and argues that their boundary-setting is a rational response to an untenable system. The conversation explores why well-being initiatives fail when they are treated as volunteer hobbies without budget or authority. Christie explains the double standard where new technology is an investment but physician wellness is expected to prove immediate financial return. She also critiques the rigid employment models that punish part-time work and warns against implementing new tools without considering the downstream impact on doctor workload. Learn how true cultural change requires shifting the focus from individual resilience to institutional accountability. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

This episode is a call to action. A call for every Canadian who has been affected, frustrated, or exhausted by these failures to come together and demand better. Change does not happen in silence, and it does not happen alone. It begins when we stand together and refuse to accept a broken system as normal.

What if food were treated as care, not convenience?In this episode of The Caring Economy, we sit down with Laura Pensiero, a registered dietitian, chef, and leading voice in the Food Is Medicine movement, to unpack how nutrition quietly shapes nearly every outcome we care about, from long-term health to workplace resilience to healthcare costs.Laura shares her journey from the Hudson Valley to professional kitchens to collaborating with physicians at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where she helped translate clinical research into practical, everyday nourishment. We explore why dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet continue to outperform trends, what precision and personalized nutrition could unlock next, and why food remains one of the most underutilized tools in modern healthcare.At a moment when health systems are strained, burnout is widespread, and prevention is finally entering the policy conversation, this episode asks a deeper question: what would it look like to build a system that supports care before crisis?This conversation is about food, but it's also about leadership, systems, and rethinking what we value in a caring economy.

In this powerful episode of Apostle Talk, host Dave Bigler sits down with Ben Deeb, a quad-certified peer professional (CRPA, CJSR, PSP, CARC) and Center Staff Supervisor at Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center in Saratoga County, New York. Ben shares his raw, redemptive journey from severe cocaine addiction, repeated arrests (around 15 times), homelessness, and incarceration to becoming a transformative leader in recovery support. He candidly discusses how substance use disorders and mental health challenges affect a vast majority of the incarcerated population, the lack of meaningful rehabilitation or wraparound services in the justice system, and how a divine encounter with God during one of his jail stays ignited lasting change. Ben now supervises peer professionals, spearheaded the development of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, recovery units, and reentry initiatives in the Saratoga County jail, helping justice-impacted individuals find hope, stability, and freedom.The conversation highlights the systemic failures in treating addiction as a moral failing rather than a health issue, the vital role of peer support and faith in recovery, and Ben's ongoing mission to train others and expand programs that bridge jail to community reintegration. This episode is a stirring testimony of God's redemptive power, the importance of compassion over judgment, and practical steps toward breaking cycles of addiction and recidivism. If you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or passionate about justice reform and recovery advocacy, Ben's story offers encouragement and real-world insight.If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, reach out for help:Healing Springs Recovery Community: (518) 306-3048https://preventioncouncil.org/healing-springs/Shelters of Saratoga:(518) 581-1097https://sheltersofsaratoga.org/Subscribe for more inspiring testimonies of faith, recovery, and transformation. Like, comment, and share to spread hope! 00:00 Intro & Welcome00:39 Ben's Addiction & Rock Bottom: Cocaine, Homelessness, 15 Arrests01:07 The Broken System: "Bad Person" vs. "Sick Person" Mindset01:17 Turning Point: Conversations with God in Jail01:56 Ben's Bio & Current Role at Healing Springs03:04 Early Life, First Drugs, and Entry into the Justice System08:21 First Jail Time & Walking Away from Faith12:31 Homeless in Schenectady, Felonies, and Opiate Spiral18:31 Release Struggles & Fentanyl Impact27:40 Armed Robbery Arrest & Foxhole Prayer Moment31:10 Steps Toward Change & Peer Support Beginnings35:51 Re-Incarceration & Mindset Shift in Jail44:03 Paid Role in Jail & Building Hope47:21 Developing Recovery Programs & MAT in Saratoga County Jail51:43 Childhood Trauma, God's Love, and Realizing Worth58:11 Creating the Recovery Unit & Reducing Recidivism01:06:06 Advice for Those Struggling: You Deserve to Recover01:10:58 Closing Prayer & Hope for Addicted, Incarcerated, and Families01:15:23 Final Amen & Wrap-UpSupport Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgJoin the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

What happens when someone who's spent decades inside the lighting industry's machinery gets straight to it?In this episode of LytePOD, host Sam Koerbel sits down with Geoff Marlow, a veteran consultant and industry strategist who has witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts reshaping architectural lighting—from the rise of LED technology to the relentless wave of consolidation, private equity takeovers, and the erosion of relationships that once held this industry together.Geoff walks through what he calls TTO—the convergence of talent scarcity, technical complexity, and the shift from products to outcomes—and explains why the industry's failure to address these forces is creating chaos across every layer of the supply chain. He reveals why manufacturers, reps, distributors, and designers are all pointing fingers at each other's margins while missing the bigger picture: the process itself is broken. Projects are treated as linear when they're actually iterative. Relationships are treated as poetry when they need to be built on definitive, measurable trust. And consolidation—whether it's reps buying reps, manufacturers buying manufacturers, or private equity rolling up portfolios—keeps failing because purpose is missing.But this isn't just a diagnosis. It's a call to action. Geoff argues that the industry needs to move from inductive chaos to deductive clarity—starting with outcomes, not guesswork. Those margin dollars aren't owed, they're earned. That partnership isn't owed, it's earned. That enthusiasm isn't owed, it's earned. And that if the industry can't create a shared language, a shared purpose, and a shared commitment to solving problems together, it will continue to eat itself from the inside out.

Michael McKee is charged with murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in their Columbus, Ohio home on December 30, 2025. But here's what should disturb you even more than the alleged crime itself: for eleven days after those killings, McKee was still employed as a vascular surgeon at an Illinois hospital. Credentialed. On staff. Working.How did he get that license in the first place? A malpractice attorney in Nevada had been trying to serve McKee for two years. The addresses McKee's surgical group provided didn't exist. His Nevada medical license had expired. And yet Illinois granted him credentials in 2024.This isn't just a McKee problem. This is a system problem. The National Practitioner Data Bank was created by Congress in 1986 specifically to stop doctors from hopping state lines to escape their past. But the public can't access it. And a USA Today investigation found that thirteen state medical boards didn't perform a single NPDB search in an entire year.Over 500 doctors disciplined in one state are practicing elsewhere with clean records. More than 250 who surrendered their licenses were able to practice in new states - a third with zero limitations. They call it "passing the trash" in education, and there's federal law against it for teachers. For doctors? Nothing.Tonight we examine the systemic failures that allowed Michael McKee to get licensed - and how many doctors just like him might be operating on patients right now.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MedicalMalpractice #StateMedicalBoard #PatientSafety #DoctorDiscipline #PassingTheTrashJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Is baseball broken, or are some teams just unwilling to play with the big dogs? The Dodgers' latest blockbuster contract has the sports world asking tough questions. In this episode of The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast, I dig into the Kyle Tucker signing—and why the outrage isn't really about the Dodgers at all. From salary floors to shrinking parity, I question who's really at fault and what needs to change before labor strife grinds the game to a halt. If you care about the future of baseball—or just love a frank behind-the-scenes look at how money shapes the game—this conversation is for you. Listen in as I break down why the real story isn't what you think, and what needs to happen before the sport gets stuck on the sidelines for years. Settle in. Let's talk baseball, business, and the uncomfortable truths no one else is saying.

MLB has a broken system that needs to be fixed.

AI is learning healthcare from systems that are stretched and uneven. In this episode, hosts Snigdha Sharma and Rachel Varghese discuss what tools like ChatGPT Health and Claude for Healthcare could mean in India. We talk about how people already use AI to understand symptoms and reports, how hospitals deal with data and paperwork, and how bias and privacy shape these tools. Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter sits down with Alan Ward, CEO of Securely.io, for a thoughtful conversation that spans entrepreneurship, sales, leadership, and the realities of disrupting long-entrenched systems. Alan shares how his worldview shapes the way he leads and sells, why transparency is missing in traditional payment systems, and what it takes to introduce truly revolutionary ideas into the market. From cutting a house in half at 19 years old to building a fintech platform designed to serve businesses—not extract from them—this episode is about values, conviction, and selling change the right way. In This Episode: Why Who Not How shaped Alan's approach to leadership and business The Golden Rule as a foundation for sales, culture, and decision-making How worldview influences leadership and organizational behavior Alan's entrepreneurial origin story and early risk-taking Why businesses don't truly understand their payment costs What "open banking" means—and why it's a game changer Evolutionary vs. revolutionary change in technology and sales Why education—not pitching—is required to sell disruptive ideas Selling vision to customers, teams, investors, and boards The role of trust, transparency, and alignment in long-term success Celebratory cigars and the moments that make business memorable Key Takeaways:  Sales is often about helping people see what they couldn't see before Transparency builds trust—hidden systems create resistance Entrepreneurs are always selling, even when they don't realize it Revolutionary ideas feel risky until they become obvious Values-driven leadership scales better than tactics alone Connect with Alan: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alan-ward-63938020a  Website: Securely.io Connect with Walter Crosby and Sales & Cigars: Website: Helix Sales Development LinkedIn: Walter Crosby Instagram: @wcrosby248 Facebook: Helix Sales Development   Share Your Thoughts: We'd love to hear your feedback and experiences! Drop us a line and join the conversation on social media using #SalesAndCigars.   Never Miss an Episode! Join the Sales & Cigars community by subscribing to our podcast and YouTube channel: Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Follow on Spotify ...and wherever you listen to podcasts!   Subscribe to Us on YouTube: Stay updated with our latest video content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Hit the bell icon for notifications on new uploads! YouTube: Sales & Cigars Channel   Stay in the loop: By subscribing, you'll get instant access to new episodes, insightful conversations, and bonus content designed to elevate your sales skills and more. Keep savoring those cigars and stay sharp in sales! Until next time, keep listening to Sales & Cigars—the podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars.

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty sits down with Michael Brownstein, co-author of "Somebody Should Do Something", to explore how individual actions—often dismissed as insignificant—can ignite meaningful, systemic social change.At a time when Americans feel overwhelmed by climate change, racial injustice, economic inequality, and threats to democracy, Brownstein challenges the idea that only institutions or powerful leaders can make a difference. Instead, he introduces “both-and” thinking: the idea that personal choices and collective action are not opposites—but partners.From voting and social influence to community organizing and combating misinformation, this conversation digs into how small, visible actions can ripple outward, shaping norms, inspiring others, and building momentum for real reform. Brownstein also addresses political polarization, loyalty to authoritarian figures, and how despair can be broken through connection and shared purpose.This episode is a powerful reminder that change doesn't start “somewhere else”—it starts with people who decide to act -- and that's especially important in this era of Donald Trump and his apparent desire to be dictator of the world.

On a Christmas Eve edition of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold delivers a wide-ranging, candid stream covering Supreme Court limits on National Guard deployments, presidential authority, the Insurrection Act, and the growing tension between the executive and judiciary. Jon digs into free speech hypocrisy, foreign and domestic censorship, H1B visa rulings, Epstein file confusion, fraud and abuse at the state level, and the illusion of economic stability amid massive government spending. With unscripted rants, live chat interaction, and sharp commentary on accountability, immigration, Ukraine, and institutional rot, this episode reflects on where the system is failing, why exposure matters, and what comes next as the country heads into Christmas.

One on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOn Christmas Eve, George sits down with Trevor Colhoun, founder of TPN.Health, for a candid and powerful conversation about the broken behavioral health system in America—and how one company is quietly rebuilding it from the inside out.What started as a personal journey helping a family member navigate a fragmented and opaque mental health landscape has grown into a verified national network of nearly 100,000 providers across all 50 states. TPN.Health isn't just another directory or referral platform—it's a clinician-led operating system designed to dissolve administrative burdens, deliver free high-quality continuing education, enable human-led care navigation, and ensure providers are paid fairly and quickly.Trevor pulls no punches: he exposes the lack of transparency, the ghost networks sold by insurers, the distrust earned by years of broken promises, and why behavioral health has struggled to demonstrate clear value—to patients, providers, and payers alike.But this isn't a complaint session. It's a blueprint for real change.From paying providers their full cash rate with no cut taken, to tracking outcomes at scale, to building true clinical matches based on expertise, cultural competency, and care alliance—TPN.Health is creating the digital infrastructure the entire behavioral health ecosystem is starting to depend on.If you're a clinician feeling burned out by bureaucracy, a patient frustrated by access, or anyone who believes mental health care should work as well as physical health care—this episode is a must-listen.Join the movement at tpn.health.https://tpn.health/#MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareReform #ClinicianLed #TPNHealth One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

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The failure rate of our prison systems is staggering, with recidivism exceeding 70% in nearly every state. What should this tell us about the success—or lack thereof—of our criminal justice system? And, how can those who are incarcerated survive the harshness of prison and avoid becoming part of the large percentage who seem to inevitably return?  This time on For the Innocent, Michael Semanchik welcomes Matthew Cooke, writer and director of Survivors Guide to Prison, a documentary exploring life in United States prisons from the perspectives of two wrongfully convicted men, Bruce Lisker and Reggie Cole. Drawing from his extensive research, Matthew reveals a system plagued with fundamentally misaligned incentives that do little to create pathways for inmates to succeed on the outside.  Michael and Matthew discuss new shifts in criminal justice reform and offer their thoughts on how to continue to bring this issue to the forefront of public discourse. The system is broken, but change is possible.  Listen to our episode about Bruce Lisker's story:  A Deceitful Detective & Manipulated Evidence – The Wrongful Conviction of Bruce Lisker. Learn more about Matthew Cooke and his film projects on IMDB: Matthew Cooke - IMDb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most consistent feeling people have in this country right now is that the system is broken and that makes us feel powerless when we're not. The Trump administration might be impossible for us to reach right now, but voters are right there, and according to Swing Left's Yasmin Radjy we should be talking directly to them. Hope is a muscle that we've allowed to atrophy, but there's no progress without it. The Democrats have to do a better job at listening and building trust if we're not only going to beat back this terrible government, but rebuild something far better in it's place.   As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you're making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG Guest social: https://swingleft.org/ https://ourgroundtruth.org/   Twitter: @swingleft Facebook: SwingLeft Insta: swingleft   As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!   All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl   This episode is sponsored by… https://honeylove.com/politicsgirl https://cookunity.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl https://trueclassic.com/politicsgirl https://auraframes.com code: politicsgirl https://deleteme.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl https://NOBLtravel.com

0:00 - The Avalanche are wrapping up a lost (mostly) East Coast road trip tonight in Nashville. What are they keys to an Avs victory tonight?15:43 - College Football and NIL as a whole have rapidly spun out of control. The entire CFB world needs a massive overhaul, and we're not the only ones who feel that way.34:32 - The 2026 Winter Olympics are around the corner, and evidently the Italians are having trouble constructing a proper ice hockey rink. Can they figure it out in time?

Legal recruiters and podcast hosts Genevieve Riccardelli and Jennifer Soltau join Mary to unpack how law-firm hiring is being turned on its head. They run entry-level recruiting at Goodwin and see the shift happening in real time. Their perspective on what students want, what firms are doing, and where this all goes next is honest, practical and very needed. In this episode: OCI is losing its structure. What used to be a predictable, school-run process has fractured. Firms are now interviewing students before grades, before exams and sometimes before classes even begin. Recruiting years into the future. Firms are locking in talent 2 or 3 years ahead without knowing what their practices or clients will actually need. That mismatch shows up later in churn, confusion and a lot of second guessing. The in-house pull. More students want in-house careers and some companies are now hiring straight out of law school. The long-standing assumption that firms are the only training ground is shifting. A new type of candidate. Students with previous careers in biotech, business or tech are clearer about their goals and often move through the process faster. Their presence is reshaping expectations on both sides. What firms need to rethink. Copying whatever another firm does will not cut it anymore. The future belongs to firms that listen, experiment and build programs that match what talent actually wants. If you want to understand how law-firm recruiting broke and what the next generation of lawyers is really looking for, this conversation is worth your time. Follow Mary on LinkedIn Rate and review on Apple Podcasts  

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A blistering breakdown of how Congress—Republicans and Democrats alike—is rushing to extend COVID-era Obamacare subsidies despite years of GAO sting operations proving rampant fraud. From fictitious applicants sailing through the federal marketplace to insurance companies cashing in on taxpayer-funded subsidies, this episode calls out lawmakers for celebrating “legislating” while ignoring the rot underneath. If subsidies only inflate prices and enrich insurers, why is Washington doubling down? Strap in for a no-nonsense look at the political playacting, perverse incentives, and taxpayer-funded grift that both parties pretend not to see.

Micah part 1: Breaking a broken systemMicah 1:2-5Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Christmas is God rebuilding a broken system

Tonight on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us unravel two cases that shouldn't be connected — but absolutely are. On one side: Ashlee Buzzard, a mother spiraling into paranoia, delusion, secrecy, and destabilization as her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee, remains missing. On the other: Morgan Geyser, the Slender Man attacker who escaped a state placement, cut her ankle monitor, crossed state lines with a 42-year-old man, and was found behind a truck stop. Two wildly different cases. One identical problem: a system incapable of responding to psychological danger until AFTER the damage is done. Shavaun takes us deep into the psychology behind both crises. In the Buzzard case, we look at fractured reality, shifting stories, conspiracy fears, digital erasure, symbolic “shrines,” and the psychological danger created when a child's safety depends entirely on a parent who may no longer be tethered to shared reality — yet shows just enough calm to avoid involuntary intervention. In the Geyser case, we dig into the illusion of “recovery,” the fragility of delusion-based offenders, hidden addresses, overlooked red flags, troubling adult relationships, and the near-disastrous consequences of placing someone with her history in an unsecured neighborhood with nothing but a GPS bracelet — a bracelet that failed the moment it mattered. Both cases ask the same chilling questions: • Why can't the system intervene before irreversible harm? • Why is “imminent danger” defined so narrowly it becomes meaningless? • How can someone be deeply unstable yet still appear compliant enough to avoid detection? • How many red flags does it take before a child or community is protected? This is a conversation about psychology, danger, and systemic blind spots — and why families, victims, and entire neighborhoods keep getting blindsided by crises everyone saw coming but nobody was legally allowed to stop. #HiddenKillers #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleeBuzzard #MorganGeyser #SlenderMan #TrueCrime #MentalHealthCrisis #SystemFailure #TonyBrueski #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us unravel two cases that shouldn't be connected — but absolutely are. On one side: Ashlee Buzzard, a mother spiraling into paranoia, delusion, secrecy, and destabilization as her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee, remains missing. On the other: Morgan Geyser, the Slender Man attacker who escaped a state placement, cut her ankle monitor, crossed state lines with a 42-year-old man, and was found behind a truck stop. Two wildly different cases. One identical problem: a system incapable of responding to psychological danger until AFTER the damage is done. Shavaun takes us deep into the psychology behind both crises. In the Buzzard case, we look at fractured reality, shifting stories, conspiracy fears, digital erasure, symbolic “shrines,” and the psychological danger created when a child's safety depends entirely on a parent who may no longer be tethered to shared reality — yet shows just enough calm to avoid involuntary intervention. In the Geyser case, we dig into the illusion of “recovery,” the fragility of delusion-based offenders, hidden addresses, overlooked red flags, troubling adult relationships, and the near-disastrous consequences of placing someone with her history in an unsecured neighborhood with nothing but a GPS bracelet — a bracelet that failed the moment it mattered. Both cases ask the same chilling questions: • Why can't the system intervene before irreversible harm? • Why is “imminent danger” defined so narrowly it becomes meaningless? • How can someone be deeply unstable yet still appear compliant enough to avoid detection? • How many red flags does it take before a child or community is protected? This is a conversation about psychology, danger, and systemic blind spots — and why families, victims, and entire neighborhoods keep getting blindsided by crises everyone saw coming but nobody was legally allowed to stop. #HiddenKillers #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleeBuzzard #MorganGeyser #SlenderMan #TrueCrime #MentalHealthCrisis #SystemFailure #TonyBrueski #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us unravel two cases that shouldn't be connected — but absolutely are. On one side: Ashlee Buzzard, a mother spiraling into paranoia, delusion, secrecy, and destabilization as her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee, remains missing. On the other: Morgan Geyser, the Slender Man attacker who escaped a state placement, cut her ankle monitor, crossed state lines with a 42-year-old man, and was found behind a truck stop. Two wildly different cases. One identical problem: a system incapable of responding to psychological danger until AFTER the damage is done. Shavaun takes us deep into the psychology behind both crises. In the Buzzard case, we look at fractured reality, shifting stories, conspiracy fears, digital erasure, symbolic “shrines,” and the psychological danger created when a child's safety depends entirely on a parent who may no longer be tethered to shared reality — yet shows just enough calm to avoid involuntary intervention. In the Geyser case, we dig into the illusion of “recovery,” the fragility of delusion-based offenders, hidden addresses, overlooked red flags, troubling adult relationships, and the near-disastrous consequences of placing someone with her history in an unsecured neighborhood with nothing but a GPS bracelet — a bracelet that failed the moment it mattered. Both cases ask the same chilling questions: • Why can't the system intervene before irreversible harm? • Why is “imminent danger” defined so narrowly it becomes meaningless? • How can someone be deeply unstable yet still appear compliant enough to avoid detection? • How many red flags does it take before a child or community is protected? This is a conversation about psychology, danger, and systemic blind spots — and why families, victims, and entire neighborhoods keep getting blindsided by crises everyone saw coming but nobody was legally allowed to stop. #HiddenKillers #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleeBuzzard #MorganGeyser #SlenderMan #TrueCrime #MentalHealthCrisis #SystemFailure #TonyBrueski #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nima Hakimi, CEO and Co-Founder of Convoso, joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing legitimate outbound sales teams today: how to reach customers when carriers are aggressively filtering calls. Convoso serves revenue teams in insurance, financial services, and home services—organizations that depend on connecting with leads who have actively expressed intent. But even calls to fully permissioned customers are increasingly mislabeled as spam, scam, or telemarketer, damaging contact rates and revenue. A Broken System for Legitimate Businesses Hakimi notes that carriers and analytics providers like Hiya, TNS, and First Orion are trying to stop fraud, but the system is far from perfect. “You can have consent, follow the rules, and still get mislabeled,” he explained. For outbound teams spending heavily on leads and labor, this results in wasted efforts, lost deals, and lower productivity. Convoso's response is Ignite, an AI-powered engine that monitors caller ID reputation, analyzes contact-rate drops, and automatically selects the best-performing number in real time. It deprioritizes numbers falsely flagged by carriers and optimizes outreach across voice and text to preserve compliance and improve connection rates. Solving the “Black Box” Problem Because no carrier provides a clear standard for avoiding flags, Convoso built Ignite to manage the number lifecycle automatically preventing declines that teams only notice after revenue is lost. What's Next Hakimi says 2026 will be defined by deeper AI integration, improved lead-quality prediction, and greater automation of dialer operations. “We're helping teams make better real-time decisions using the data they already have,” he said. Learn more at convoso.com.

  In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with Amy Siple, a Kansas nurse practitioner whose career was nearly destroyed—not for harming a patient, not for malpractice, but for a clerical error while her husband battled cancer. When Amy missed a routine license renewal fee, the Kansas Board of Nursing launched a punitive process that labeled her “unprofessional,” threatened her ability to work, jeopardized her malpractice insurance, and put her on permanent national databases. As Amy began speaking out, she discovered countless other Kansas nurses suffering the same fate for minor errors—while the state faces a severe nursing shortage and spends $44 million on contract labor. Amy sheds light on a system with little oversight, inconsistent discipline, and a board that has quietly accumulated $4 million in fines from nurses. She also shares how legislators are now fighting to reform the system, protect nurses, and ultimately protect patients who rely on skilled professionals like her. This is a must-listen episode for anyone concerned about government overreach, healthcare access, professional licensing reform, and supporting the nurses who serve our communities.

In this episode we welcome back Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, to discuss the challenges and alternatives to traditional health insurance and how there are incredible options that allow us to lower our healthcare costs, take back the power of choosing our provider and working with them to create a care plan, and free ourselves from the broken insurance companies within our broken healthcare system . Andy shares his personal journey that led to the creation of CrowdHealth, a community-based healthcare solution that empowers individuals to pay directly for medical services, bypassing traditional insurance. Our conversation delves into the inefficiencies of the current healthcare system, the benefits of direct payment, and how CrowdHealth is fostering a supportive community. You will gain insights into how you can take control of your healthcare choices and explore innovative solutions that prioritize both financial savings and community support.

It's a given for many college students that they'll begin their adult lives with student loan debt. For the author of a new memoir, the experience was extreme. At 22 years old, Kristin Collier walked into a bank to apply for a credit card. She walked out with the knowledge that somehow, she already owed more than $200,000. Her mother had taken out the loans in her name, without her consent. Collier confronts that debt — and the way debt shapes life in the United States — in the book, “What Debt Demands: Family, Betrayal and Precarity in a Broken System.” She lives in Minneapolis and joined Minnesota Now guest host Chris Farrell to talk about the book.

Most solo businesses are focused on getting clients—but ignore the compliance risks that can quietly wreck everything.Former tax attorney and CFO Michael Williams joins Brett to break down the ADA, privacy, and regulatory issues small businesses face—and how a $100K GDPR mistake pushed him to finally build Clym.io, an all-in-one website compliance platform.Michael also shares the remarkable story of raising a seven-figure VC round… then paying it back to regain control and stay true to his vision.In This Episode:• The hidden ADA & privacy risks solopreneurs overlook• Why most accessibility lawsuits hit small businesses• How AI-powered scans fuel compliance lawsuits• How Clym.io uses one snippet to manage 150+ regulations• Why Michael left a cushy CFO role at 38• The identity shift from employee → builder• What it's really like to take VC money—then give it back• Why taking action beats waiting for the “right” timeConnect with Michael & ClymWebsite: https://clym.ioMore From BrettEscapee Starter Kit, resources & links → https://linktr.ee/bretttrainor

Ellie & Danny are joined by coach Christie Cunneyworth to discuss what it's like to be doing this level of energetic transformation and still have to show up to work in an environment that is functioning in the old earth.  The Masters of Self University PODCAST is your highest source of Sacred Truth and Universal Wisdom, offered by Rachel Fiori, mystical teacher, psycho-energetic healer, & CEO. Join our journey of soul transformation with hosts Ellie Lee, Danny Morley, and the rest of our amazing Certified Mystical Coaches of Oneness™.Student Enrollment Information:    https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/university-enrollmentENTER THE PORTAL TO ONENESS   https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/portal-to-onenessRachel's Book on Amazon:  ⁠https://shorturl.at/hkyLRMasters of Self University:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/Ellie's Social Media:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ellieyjlee⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellieyjlee⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny's Social Media:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dannyfmorley  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyfmorley  www.youtube.com/@DannyfMorleyNEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY!

In this episode, Kaylee Felio chats with MK Valley—CEO and cofounder of SparkServ—about the urgent need for innovation in fixed ops. Together, they unpack why dealerships lag behind other industries in customer experience, and how outdated reliance on phone calls and siloed data stifles growth, profits, and customer loyalty.MK Valley draws from her deep roots in tech and in automotive, recounting her mission to bridge gaps between service, parts, and technology. She shares her journey launching SparkServ—a one-stop solution that proactively connects with customers, improves team efficiency, and empowers dealerships to win back market share.From self-serve scheduling to AI-driven inventory management, Kaylee Felio and MK Valley reveal practical steps any dealership can take to move beyond bandaid fixes and build a resilient, growth-focused fixed ops department.--------------------------------------------This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit

One mother's plea and a judge's blueprint collide with a terrifying truth: the systems meant to protect people with serious mental illness—and the communities around them—often wait until harm is done. We bring Beverly Gille and Judge Milton L. Mack Jr. together to map how a 28-year struggle, from teen psychosis to homelessness and a mass stabbing in a Traverse City Walmart, reveals the exact points where policy, privacy, and practice failed.We walk through the pivotal transitions that matter most: when minors become adults and families lose access, when court orders lapse because of rigid renewal windows, and when police lack clear authority to transport someone to a crisis center before danger peaks. Judge Mack explains the shift toward assisted outpatient treatment, why recognizing lack of insight saves lives, and how proposed Michigan bills would empower families to file petitions, broaden who can testify, and end the “seven-day trap” that breaks continuity of care.Beverly's story grounds the policy in lived experience—adult foster care that worked until it didn't, ACT teams with uneven follow-through, and a release to the streets where legal access to potent cannabis accelerated psychosis. We connect outcomes to dollars and dignity: assisted outpatient treatment reduces hospitalizations, arrests, homelessness, and drug use, delivering better recovery and safer communities without demanding new budget lines. Most of all, we challenge a false choice: untreated illness is not liberty; treatment restores agency, safety, and community trust.If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more evidence-based, people-first conversations, and leave a review so others can find the show. Your voice helps push these reforms over the line.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Patience will be the death of you. In a world that tells you it's okay to stand still, discover the truth that you are either getting better or you are getting worse, there is no in between. In episode 826 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with leadership expert and author Marcus Aurelius Anderson to discuss why most people get stuck in a victim mentality. They explore how to choose your adversity, build true resilience, find your purpose, and take immediate action. This conversation provides a straightforward guide to fixing your mindset, developing self leadership, and understanding that if you are not actively moving forward, you are falling behind.Ready to apply these principles of discipline and crush your physical goals? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass and learn the system to build a superior physique. You can sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Why Action is Better Than Reaction 1:19 - What It Takes To Put On A World-Class Event 3:23 - The Difference Between Excellence and Perfection 5:49 - How To Turn Adversity Into Victory 7:25 - How To Get Out Of Your Own Head 9:04 - Why You Must Choose Your Adversity 10:36 - The Myth of Maintenance: Are You Getting Better or Worse? 12:11 - Why Patience Will Be The Death Of You 13:12 - How To Figure Out What You Really Want 15:05 - The Brutal Truth About How Much Time You Have Left 16:55 - How To Find Your Life's Purpose 19:02 - Memento Adversis: A New Way to Think About Hardship 20:49 - The Adversity Perception Cycle: Victim vs. Victor 23:25 - You Can Choose Your Hardship, Or It Will Choose You 25:49 - The Truth About People Who Call Themselves "Victims" 28:51 - Casualties vs. Victims: What's The Difference? 30:22 - Why Life Gets Harder As You Get Older 33:06 - Nature vs. Nurture: Where Does True Grit Come From? 35:51 - A Story That Will Change Your Perspective On Hardship 39:13 - How To Help Someone Without Being Insensitive 42:40 - The #1 Mistake People Make In Conversations 45:42 - How Pragmatic Empathy Makes You A Better Leader 49:18 - Is Technology Creating a Generation of Victims? 51:55 - The "Walking Dead" Generation 53:23 - Are You An Asset or a Liability? Here's How To Know 58:55 - Can You Pass This Basic Physical Test? 1:01:02 - You Don't Rise To The Occasion, You Default To Your Training 1:02:21 - How To Carry Yourself So People Don't Mess With You 1:05:18 - The Real Definition of Leadership 1:08:41 - How To Know If You Have a Strong Belief System 1:11:20 - The Biggest Problem With The "Mindset" Industry 1:13:54 - Are You Sabotaging Your Own Success? 1:17:36 - The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do For Yourself 1:20:25 - Want To Stand Out? Be More Authentic 1:23:48 - Is The Modern World a Broken System? 1:28:06 - How To Find The Work You Were Meant To Do 1:30:45 - Why You Should Think Of Yourself As a Brand 1:33:45 - Everyone Wants To Be Strong, But No One Wants The Adversity 1:38:13 - You Have More Physical Capacity Than You Realize 1:40:02 - The Warrior Standard: Leave Everything On The Field 1:42:22 - We're Going To Workout After This, Right? 1:46:44 - The Downside of Being a High Achiever 1:50:03 - You Are The Average of The 5 Emotions You Feel Most 1:52:25 - Where To Find Marcus Aurelius Anderson

There are stories that break your heart — and then there are stories that break your trust in the entire system. The case of Aaron Spencer out of Lonoke County, Arkansas, does both. Spencer is the father who woke up one October night to find his 14-year-old daughter gone, a decoy hoodie left behind, and the man she was missing with — a convicted child predator named Michael Fosler — nowhere to be found. Fosler wasn't some random stranger. He was out on bond for a string of charges including internet stalking of a child and sexual indecency with a minor. The district attorney's office knew his record. The judge knew it. And they still let him walk free. That decision nearly cost a little girl her life. So when Aaron Spencer spotted that car with his daughter inside, he didn't see an opportunity for patience — he saw an active kidnapping in progress. He acted, confronting the predator who had taken his child. Fosler died at the scene. The daughter lived. Now, instead of being celebrated for saving her, Spencer is facing a second-degree-murder charge — prosecuted by the same system that failed to keep the predator locked up. And if that sounds backward to you, you're not alone. This episode dives deep into the legal, psychological, and moral collapse that allowed this to happen — how prosecutors, judges, and pre-trial services made decision after decision that put a child in harm's way. And how one father's act of courage exposed just how broken “justice” has become. Spencer's response? He's running for sheriff — against the department that arrested him — to make sure no other parent ever has to choose between obeying the law and saving their child. This isn't vigilante justice. It's survival. It's accountability. It's what happens when good people have had enough. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ChildProtection #JusticeSystemFailure #ParentalInstinct #DAFail #HeroDad #LawAndOrderCollapse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

There are stories that break your heart — and then there are stories that break your trust in the entire system. The case of Aaron Spencer out of Lonoke County, Arkansas, does both. Spencer is the father who woke up one October night to find his 14-year-old daughter gone, a decoy hoodie left behind, and the man she was missing with — a convicted child predator named Michael Fosler — nowhere to be found. Fosler wasn't some random stranger. He was out on bond for a string of charges including internet stalking of a child and sexual indecency with a minor. The district attorney's office knew his record. The judge knew it. And they still let him walk free. That decision nearly cost a little girl her life. So when Aaron Spencer spotted that car with his daughter inside, he didn't see an opportunity for patience — he saw an active kidnapping in progress. He acted, confronting the predator who had taken his child. Fosler died at the scene. The daughter lived. Now, instead of being celebrated for saving her, Spencer is facing a second-degree-murder charge — prosecuted by the same system that failed to keep the predator locked up. And if that sounds backward to you, you're not alone. This episode dives deep into the legal, psychological, and moral collapse that allowed this to happen — how prosecutors, judges, and pre-trial services made decision after decision that put a child in harm's way. And how one father's act of courage exposed just how broken “justice” has become. Spencer's response? He's running for sheriff — against the department that arrested him — to make sure no other parent ever has to choose between obeying the law and saving their child. This isn't vigilante justice. It's survival. It's accountability. It's what happens when good people have had enough. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ChildProtection #JusticeSystemFailure #ParentalInstinct #DAFail #HeroDad #LawAndOrderCollapse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

There are stories that break your heart — and then there are stories that break your trust in the entire system. The case of Aaron Spencer out of Lonoke County, Arkansas, does both. Spencer is the father who woke up one October night to find his 14-year-old daughter gone, a decoy hoodie left behind, and the man she was missing with — a convicted child predator named Michael Fosler — nowhere to be found. Fosler wasn't some random stranger. He was out on bond for a string of charges including internet stalking of a child and sexual indecency with a minor. The district attorney's office knew his record. The judge knew it. And they still let him walk free. That decision nearly cost a little girl her life. So when Aaron Spencer spotted that car with his daughter inside, he didn't see an opportunity for patience — he saw an active kidnapping in progress. He acted, confronting the predator who had taken his child. Fosler died at the scene. The daughter lived. Now, instead of being celebrated for saving her, Spencer is facing a second-degree-murder charge — prosecuted by the same system that failed to keep the predator locked up. And if that sounds backward to you, you're not alone. This episode dives deep into the legal, psychological, and moral collapse that allowed this to happen — how prosecutors, judges, and pre-trial services made decision after decision that put a child in harm's way. And how one father's act of courage exposed just how broken “justice” has become. Spencer's response? He's running for sheriff — against the department that arrested him — to make sure no other parent ever has to choose between obeying the law and saving their child. This isn't vigilante justice. It's survival. It's accountability. It's what happens when good people have had enough. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ChildProtection #JusticeSystemFailure #ParentalInstinct #DAFail #HeroDad #LawAndOrderCollapse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

There are stories that break your heart — and then there are stories that break your trust in the entire system. The case of Aaron Spencer out of Lonoke County, Arkansas, does both. Spencer is the father who woke up one October night to find his 14-year-old daughter gone, a decoy hoodie left behind, and the man she was missing with — a convicted child predator named Michael Fosler — nowhere to be found. Fosler wasn't some random stranger. He was out on bond for a string of charges including internet stalking of a child and sexual indecency with a minor. The district attorney's office knew his record. The judge knew it. And they still let him walk free. That decision nearly cost a little girl her life. So when Aaron Spencer spotted that car with his daughter inside, he didn't see an opportunity for patience — he saw an active kidnapping in progress. He acted, confronting the predator who had taken his child. Fosler died at the scene. The daughter lived. Now, instead of being celebrated for saving her, Spencer is facing a second-degree-murder charge — prosecuted by the same system that failed to keep the predator locked up. And if that sounds backward to you, you're not alone. This episode dives deep into the legal, psychological, and moral collapse that allowed this to happen — how prosecutors, judges, and pre-trial services made decision after decision that put a child in harm's way. And how one father's act of courage exposed just how broken “justice” has become. Spencer's response? He's running for sheriff — against the department that arrested him — to make sure no other parent ever has to choose between obeying the law and saving their child. This isn't vigilante justice. It's survival. It's accountability. It's what happens when good people have had enough. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ChildProtection #JusticeSystemFailure #ParentalInstinct #DAFail #HeroDad #LawAndOrderCollapse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Have you found yourself unexpectedly raising your grandchildren after a family tragedy, feeling lost in a system that seems impossible to navigate? Are you carrying the immense weight of grief while advocating for the children you love? Do you wish for a community that understands the unique challenges faced by kinship caregivers and offers guidance, not judgment? The struggle of turning personal pain into a force for change can feel lonely and overwhelming.I'm Laura Brazan, and I know firsthand what it means to step up for your grandchildren in the face of heartbreak. In this episode of “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,” we sit down with Michigan State Representative Jamie Thompson—a full-time grandmother, licensed practical nurse, and professional doula—who transformed the loss of her daughter into a powerful fight for policy reform. Together with co-host Craig Nash, we share honest conversations about the emotional, legal, and financial hurdles kinship families face, and the victories possible when we refuse to give up.Each week, we bring you courageous stories from grandfamilies, expert advice on trauma-informed childrearing, and practical resources to empower you on this journey. Join our supportive community as we rewrite the narrative for our grandchildren, strengthen our voices, and find hope even in adversity.Tune in and discover you're not alone—together, we are building a stronger future for kinship families everywhere.Send us a textAs you know, many families operate with less-than-perfect technical supplies and Wi-Fi services. You might notice a few minor audio hiccups in today's episode, and I apologize for that in advance. But despite the technical difficulties, we felt it was so important to bring this powerful story to you through the power of podcasting. Big Heart Family Dentistry, led by Dr. Seth Hinckley. Their dedication goes beyond treating teeth; they empower healthier, happier lives through prevention and education. They use state-of-the-art technology and are deeply connected to the community, addressing every dental need with expertise and heart. Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences. We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know! CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook

Send us a textYou're Not Broken. You're Just in a Broken System.After four years of coaching women physicians, I've noticed patterns; patterns that show up again and again in brilliant, capable doctors who feel like they're barely holding it together.If you've ever felt like a hot mess inside while everyone thinks you have it all figured out, this episode is for you.What You'll Discover in This Episode:1. We all feel like hot messes inside You think it's just you who's struggling to thrive in healthcare. It's not. Every woman physician I've coached feels this way. The problem isn't you; it's the system. But this belief keeps us isolated, thinking we're the only ones falling apart.2. We're all carrying trauma (even if we don't see it) Migraines. Panic attacks. That third glass of wine. Emotional numbness. These aren't character flaws; they're trauma responses. Our bodies weren't designed to hold this much stress for this long.3. We think we "should" know how to take care of ourselves. Here's the truth bomb: You were never taught self-care. You were taught self-sacrifice. Stop that sentence in your head that says "I'm a doctor, I should know better." Knowing medical facts doesn't mean you know how to care for yourself.4. The system doesn't value your unique gifts You have patients who say "I never want to see anyone else." You make a real difference. But the system treats you like a widget. When you don't fit in their box, you internalize the message that you're not valuable. That thought is killing us.5. We get in our own way "Who I am isn't enough. What I want doesn't matter. I need to be better before I deserve what I want." Sound familiar? This belief is the biggest stumbling block keeping you stuck.6. We won't set boundaries until we believe in our own value You think you have to prove your worth first, then you'll deserve boundaries. But that day never comes. The system profits from your lack of boundaries. You have to believe in your value NOW to set them.7. We think there's ONE right way to do everything Medical training taught us to look for the algorithm, the evidence, the one best answer. So we keep searching for the perfect planner, the ideal system, the magic app. Meanwhile, we take no action at all. The best system is the one that works for YOU.8. Change is uncomfortable—and we hate that You can rewire yourself. You can set boundaries. You can take better care of yourself. But it requires time you don't think you have and attention you don't think you have. Growth feels awkward. That's how you know it's working.9. The answer isn't out there. It's in here. I know you want a hack, an app, a planner that will fix everything. But no external system will replace doing your own internal work. You need tools and support, yes—but you have to do the work yourself.10. The doctors crushing it aren't doing it alone They hire help. They delegate. They're in communities. They have support systems you can't see. You only see what they're doing—not all the things they're NOT doing and not the he Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.Want to contact me directly?Email: megan@healthierforgood.comFollow me on Instagram!@MeganMeloMD

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about current the federal government shutdown,  the broken federal budgeting process, and about the President's unilaterally doing military and covert operations in Venezuela.  What should be the processes that govern these issues?  Pastor James Runcorn, host of the Hodgepodge Theology podcast and author of "The Blog of a Forgiven Cheater," shares his story about cheating on his wife, how after over 30 years in church she offered a level of grace and forgiveness that blew his mind and changed his life.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The tragic death of Logan Federico exposes deep flaws in South Carolina's justice system — flaws that allowed her killer, Alexander Dickey, to walk free despite multiple felony convictions. In this episode, we break down how suspended sentences, political influence over judicial appointments, and legislative inaction combined to create a system where accountability often fails victims. Former Senator Lee Bright joins the conversation to discuss the bill he filed that could have prevented Logan's death, why the state's judges operate with near-total autonomy, and how voters can demand real change. We also dive into the influence of partisan groups in primary elections and the fight for representation in the state senate.

In this powerful episode of Pushing the Limits, Lisa Tamati sits down with visionary entrepreneur, Bitcoin OG, and author of The Price of Tomorrow — Jeff Booth. Jeff shares his profound insights on why our current financial system is breaking under the weight of exponential technological deflation and debt-driven inflation, and why Bitcoin offers not just an alternative — but a path toward hope, truth, and sovereignty. Together, they explore how exponential technology is rewriting the rules of economics, why central banks can't stop printing without collapse, and what a deflationary future built on sound money could mean for humanity's evolution. Booth's clarity on macroeconomics, human nature, and the moral imperative of Bitcoin offers a deeply philosophical — yet practical — roadmap for navigating the coming decade. If you've ever wondered how innovation, integrity, and decentralised systems intersect to redefine the future of money and freedom, this episode is essential listening. Jeff Booth Bio: Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.  With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association's (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. He is a Founding Partner of Ego Death Capital, Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc.  He has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. Jeff currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Scoop Solar, Fedi and Breez.  Connect with Jeff: Website: Jeff Booth Ego Death Capital Company: Ego Death Capital Get The Price of Tomorrow: The Price of Tomorrow - Jeff Booth

This episode digs deep into the case that shocked a state: how Alexander Dickey — with 70+ charges and 25 felony convictions dating back to 2013 — repeatedly walked free on suspended sentences and ultimately murdered Logan Federico. We trace the failures from judges who routinely suspended heavy sentences, to a legislature-appointed judiciary and the big law-firm money that helps keep the system intact. Along the way we examine Attorney General Alan Wilson's late-demand for the death penalty, who really held power in these plea deals, and why blaming a single prosecutor ignores a decade of systemic breakdown. If you care about accountability, sentencing reform, and ending the “wink-wink” culture that lets violent repeat offenders roam the streets, this episode lays out the facts, the history, and the reforms the public should demand.

In this episode, we expose how South Carolina's “good ol' boys club” of prosecutors, judges, and lawmakers allowed convicted felon Alexander Dickey to repeatedly walk free despite more than 70 charges and 25 felony convictions—until he brutally murdered Logan Federico. We trace the failures back to 2013, revealing how suspended sentences, political favoritism, and a legislature-controlled judiciary enabled this tragedy. With Attorney General Alan Wilson now demanding the death penalty only after national embarrassment, we ask: is real justice possible in a system built to protect itself?

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Iryna was viciously attacked in broad daylight and lost her life while bystanders looked on. Reports confirm that the suspect charged with her murder had a long, troubling history—schizophrenia, 14 prior arrests, and release under cashless bail despite his violent record. This raises serious questions about how such an individual was free to roam the streets...

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Mango Bae is back with indie rock legend Anand Wilder (co-founder of Yeasayer, now flying solo with his new album Psychic Lessons). In his record-breaking fourth appearance, Anand talks about making music in the TikTok era, why Cracker Barrel logos matter more to America than statues, and a wild Dublin story that proves everyone's racist (yes, even the Irish). He also unveils his absurd 1-800-BOG-PEOPLE hotline, blending surreal humor with sharp truths. It's music, madness, and Mango at its finest—equal parts hilarious, unfiltered, and dangerous.