Podcast appearances and mentions of Brooklyn Bridge

Heute vor 100 Jahren starb Washington August Roebling, Konstrukteur der Brooklyn Bridge über den East-River in New York.

Only three days on the job with the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit, rookie Officer Cristian Yepes, alongside veteran Detective Eric Miller, executed a dramatic, high-stakes rescue on the Brooklyn Bridge. After responding to a woman experiencing a mental health crisis, the officers sit down with Martha to discuss their split-second decisions and the tense moments spent pulling her back from the edge. Later, retired NYPD Inspector and Fox News Contributor Paul Mauro shares his perspective on the rescue, reflecting on similar high-wire saves from his own career in law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waldbrände, ein drohendes Kutschen-Verbot und das WM-Finale!In dieser Ausgabe von The Weekly Apple blicke ich auf eine sehr ereignisreiche Nachrichtenwoche in New York City zurück.Ich spreche über die dichten Rauchwolken der kanadischen Waldbrände, die aktuell den Himmel über der Stadt verdunkeln, und kläre, ob das gigantische FIFA WM-Finale zwischen Spanien und Argentinien sowie die geplante Watch Party im Central Park auf der Kippe stehen.Außerdem geht es um eine politische Entscheidung, die das Gesicht der Stadt verändern könnte: Den neuen Gesetzesentwurf, der die Pferdekutschen im Central Park endgültig verbieten soll. Dazu beleuchte ich eine heikle Rettungsaktion des NYPD auf der Brooklyn Bridge und erzähle euch, warum gerade ein fast vollständiger T-Rex für bis zu 30 Millionen Dollar in Manhattan versteigert wird.Für eure Reiseplanung gibt es natürlich auch meinen Ausblick auf die nächste Woche: Von der letzten Chance auf das Gratis-Ticket für das One World Observatory über das Bryant Park Open-Air-Kino bis hin zu Fußball im Yankee Stadium und Zombies auf Coney Island.Und als Highlight im heutigen Werbeblock: Mein Reise-Hack für mobiles Internet in den USA. Ich zeige euch, wie ihr mit einer eSIM von Holafly direkt bei der Landung ohne teure Roaming-Gebühren online seid – inklusive Rabattcode für die Community!In dieser Folge:Wetter-Chaos: Waldbrände, gelber Himmel und die Auswirkungen auf das WM-Finale.Central Park: Warum die weltberühmten Pferdekutschen vor dem Aus stehen.Breaking News: Die Rettungsaktion auf den Seilen der Brooklyn Bridge.Kurioses: Ein echtes T-Rex-Skelett unterm Hammer bei Sotheby's.Ausblick nächste Woche: Bryant Park Kino & Broadway, MLS im Yankee Stadium und die Zombie-Parade auf Coney Island.Internet im USA-Urlaub: Warum eine eSIM von Holafly eine echte Hilfe ist.Links & Empfehlungen zur Folge: 

This week on NY CERTIFIED, Jay Z takes over Yankee Stadium for his weekend residency. He bought out stars like Nas & Beyoncé. He also broke records for the most ticket sold for a concert at Yankee Stadium. The Midtown building was stabilized after construction went wrong. Whatch out with the fast food restaurants! It has been a surge of explosive diarrhea! Over 300 cases in NY! Watch what you eat and feed your kids! And a cluster of legionnaire disease, including the Guggenheim Museum. Knicks NBA Champion Jalen Brunson underwent surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery. And the Spurs signed Wemby to his max rookie deal. A woman was rescued for climbing the Brooklyn Bridge. Summer stage in Central Park provides free concerts. Bryant Park and lululemon offering free yoga! Summer streets have new hours. And the food festivals are in full effect. Regal movies offering one dollar tickets for the family! Great way to save! Museum of math offering FreePlay days plus the Children's Museum of Manhattan participate in the museums for all program. Provide a snap or EBT card and get up to four free tickets. Children museum of the Bronx gives you a discount ticket of 3$. Daniel Tiger is at the Bronx zoo until September 7. New York City beaches and pools are open. Like subscribe and share. you have any comment, topic, questions,@MRCAKEAVEsubscribe and share! Check out Super Puerto Rico Man! The Original Bronx Superhero! Superpuertoricoman.weebly.com Season 12 Episode 2THIS WEEK MUSIC BY “LIFE” song STREET LIFE

News-Update: Eine ereignisreiche Woche in New York!In dieser Ausgabe von The Weekly Apple blicken wir auf die Ereignisse der letzten Tage zurück. Der Big Apple schläft auch im Sommer definitiv nicht.Ich spreche über den Schreckmoment am 4. Juli, als die berühmte Brooklyn Bridge plötzlich Feuer fing, und einen schweren Unfall in der Bronx, bei dem ein Baum in eine fahrende U-Bahn krachte. Außerdem klären wir, was es mit der Einsturzgefahr eines im Umbau befindlichen Wolkenkratzers in Midtown auf sich hat und warum ihr die Gegend rund um das Grand Central Terminal aktuell besser weiträumig umfahren solltet.Dazu gibt es einen tollen Urlaubs-Deal: Ich verrate euch, wie ihr euch noch bis zum 20. Juli komplett kostenlose Tickets für das One World Observatory sichert.Für alle, die aktuell drüben sind oder bald fliegen, gibt es natürlich auch einen Wochenend-Ausblick: Von den besten Fotospots für Manhattanhenge über den Bastille Day bis hin zum Start der Bryant Park Movie Nights und der NYC Summer Restaurant Week.Und als Highlight im heutigen Werbeblock: Mein Reise-Hack für mobiles Internet in den USA. Ich zeige euch, wie ihr mit einer eSIM von Holafly direkt bei der Landung ohne teure Roaming-Gebühren online seid – inklusive Rabattcode für die Community!In dieser Folge:Breaking News: Das Feuer auf der Brooklyn Bridge & der Baum in der Subway-Linie 4.Verkehrschaos: Einsturzgefahr auf einer Baustelle an der 42nd Street in Midtown.Gratis OWO-Tickets: Wie ihr euch den Deal im Oculus sichert.Wirtschaft & Wetter: Das 125-Milliarden-Budget, eine absinkende Stadt und die Hitzewelle.Ausblick: Manhattanhenge, Bastille Day auf der Madison Avenue, Sommer-Kino im Bryant Park & der Start der Restaurant Week.Internet im USA-Urlaub: Warum eine eSIM von Holafly eine echte Hilfe ist.Links & Empfehlungen zur Folge: 

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Stephanie is joined by Sam Stiles for a chaotic, funny, and heartfelt recap of the Great New York 100, a grassroots 100-mile loop around New York City. After meeting during the Connecticut 123, where they shared roughly 40 miles together, Stephanie reached out to Sam with a huge ask: come pace her through the night in New York, help navigate the city, and make sure she did not accidentally turn the race into what her friends lovingly called “the Murder Race.” Sam answered the call, commuting from Connecticut by car, train, and subway before jumping in for a 36-mile overnight pacing adventure.  Together, Stephanie and Sam break down what makes this race so unique: the 5:00 AM start in Times Square, the route through parks, boardwalks, bridges, and city streets, the grassroots race logistics, the lack of bathrooms, the importance of headlamps, and the constant need to watch for course markings, traffic, bikes, and, yes, rats. From counting 11 oversized New York rats to flying down the Brooklyn Bridge with three miles to go, they share the details that made the race both ridiculous and unforgettable.  The episode also zooms out into the bigger picture of ultra-running community. Stephanie reflects on the way Sam showed up for her in New York, then how she turned around days later to course mark and volunteer at Copper Kings in Montana. Sam shares what is next for him, including running in Colombia and future race possibilities, while Stephanie talks through recovery, upcoming back-to-back 100-milers, and the logistics that still have her nervous. At the heart of the episode is the reminder that ultra-running is full of wild ideas, generous people, and the kind of stories that only happen when someone says yes to doing something stupid with you.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram and check out our website for the more episodes, posts and merchandise coming soon.Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed in depth, or a guest you'd like to nominate? Email us at info@happyendingstc.org

Dive into the post-holiday hangover madness with Walter Sterling. Walter investigates the explosive 4th of July mishap where Macy's fireworks struck the Brooklyn Bridge, Canadian teen pundit Wyatt Sharpe joins the show to discuss the cultural phenomenon and million-dollar taxpayer security bill of the highly anticipated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. Speaking of the wedding, Walter doesn't hold back on calling Swift "tacky" for walking down the aisle to her own song, "Wildest Dreams." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter tackles the "incompetent" fireworks mishap on the Brooklyn Bridge, debate the real economic reasons why Gen Z is suddenly leaning towards socialism, and commiserate over the skyrocketing costs of car repairs and $14,000 backup generators. Plus, conspiracy expert Eddy Aragon dials in with shocking, unverified claims about a dark Hollywood trafficking ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the biggest, strangest all-night talk show in America, where host Walter Sterling guides you through the wild, the weird, and the absurd. Join Walter and his quirky cast of "midnight misfits" as they tackle a hilarious and unhinged mix of topics, from wild Hollywood Illuminati conspiracies and government UFO cover-ups to outrageous "Florida Stories" and rants about corrupt electric companies. Whether he's blaming local mayors for fireworks exploding on the Brooklyn Bridge, dissecting the tacky details of Taylor Swift's wedding, or taking live calls from sleep-deprived insomniacs, this podcast guarantees unpredictable graveyard-shift chaos. Shut out the lights, grab a free Pop-Tart from the breakroom, and embrace the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over the latest in trending news including the increased sales in fireworks, heatwaves and power outages, Trump's 4th of July speech, Brooklyn Bridge fireworks fire, the NYC Sail4th 250 event, Taylor Swift's wedding, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an eventful 250th celebration of our country on Saturday. Unfortunately a mass shooting broke out on Coney Island after the fireworks display, leaving 4 children and 4 adults shot, one woman remains in critical condition this morning. Just a few miles away, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during the massive fireworks display over the East River, firefighters were able to put out the flames fairly quickly, but it was an alarming scene in the middle of the show. And over in Washington D.C., the main event, Trump’s rally speech was delayed until 11pm after severe storms threatened the area, forcing an evacuation of the huge crowd that had gathered on the mall, with organizers asking thousands to seek shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an eventful 250th celebration of our country on Saturday. Unfortunately a mass shooting broke out on Coney Island after the fireworks display, leaving 4 children and 4 adults shot, one woman remains in critical condition this morning. Just a few miles away, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during the massive fireworks display over the East River, firefighters were able to put out the flames fairly quickly, but it was an alarming scene in the middle of the show. And over in Washington D.C., the main event, Trump’s rally speech was delayed until 11pm after severe storms threatened the area, forcing an evacuation of the huge crowd that had gathered on the mall, with organizers asking thousands to seek shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an eventful 250th celebration of our country on Saturday. Unfortunately a mass shooting broke out on Coney Island after the fireworks display, leaving 4 children and 4 adults shot, one woman remains in critical condition this morning. Just a few miles away, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during the massive fireworks display over the East River, firefighters were able to put out the flames fairly quickly, but it was an alarming scene in the middle of the show. And over in Washington D.C., the main event, Trump’s rally speech was delayed until 11pm after severe storms threatened the area, forcing an evacuation of the huge crowd that had gathered on the mall, with organizers asking thousands to seek shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an eventful 250th celebration of our country on Saturday. Unfortunately a mass shooting broke out on Coney Island after the fireworks display, leaving 4 children and 4 adults shot, one woman remains in critical condition this morning. Just a few miles away, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during the massive fireworks display over the East River, firefighters were able to put out the flames fairly quickly, but it was an alarming scene in the middle of the show. And over in Washington D.C., the main event, Trump’s rally speech was delayed until 11pm after severe storms threatened the area, forcing an evacuation of the huge crowd that had gathered on the mall, with organizers asking thousands to seek shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Freeman joined me to discuss going backstage on Kukla, Fran & Ollie; Hop-along Cassidy; writing for his school paper; teaching math to inner city students so they gain pride; deciding to move to LA; becoming a gofer at MTM; being mentored by Gene Reynolds, Allan Burns, and James L. Brooks; Jeff Melvoin's book on TV writing; WGA Foundation for TV writers; knowing all aspects of TV production in case you become a producer; working on the TV show Brooklyn Bridge; CBS wants to spin off Lou Grant; MTM wants to make it a drama; his episode "Hostage", "The Cop"; pitching an episode then doing the research; writing an episode about message parlor girls, prisoners of conscience and the blacklist; "Rape" came from Allan Burns and his wife's charity work; writing a spec Bob Newhart and getting both sitcoms and dramas which made him what Lou Grant producers wanted; creating Lincoln Heights, getting an MA in public health right before COVID 19; CBS thought Lou Grant would be cancelled after 13 weeks; was eventually cancelled last minute because of Ed Asner's politics

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and artist/writer Jim Ramirez. TRACI BRIMHALL is a university distinguished professor of creative writing at Kansas State University, as well as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim. She is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Love Prodigal (Copper Canyon Press, 2024). Her nonfiction debut, The Grief Artist, will be published by Sarabande Books in 2026. Known for her poems that often marry the ordinary with the surreal, Brimhall's work has appeared widely in journals and magazines such as The New Yorker, Orion, The Atlantic, The New Republic, Poetry, The Nation, and The New York Times Magazine. Through fellowships with the National Endowment of the Arts, National Park Service, and Academy of American Poets she's taught writing workshops in farm schools, art museums, libraries, medical communities, and the outdoors. She's also received a Karnes Fellowships through Purdue Library's Special Collections to study the lost poem drafts of Amelia Earhart. She is the current poet laureate of Kansas, where her initiatives have centered on uniting the state's agricultural roots with the literary arts. Through poetry cookbooks, food-based mad lib poems, and bringing poetry to the State Fair, her literary arts advocacy seeks ways to bring the nourishment of language to all Kansans. As Poet Laureate of Kansas, Brimhall will conduct public readings, workshops, lectures, and presentations that serve communities across the state. Her plans for the laureateship will focus on connecting with Kansans through the shared experience of language, Kansas' agricultural roots, and food. “I am delighted to serve Kansas as the next Poet Laureate,” Professor Traci Brimhall said. “I love connecting with others and building community, and I can't wait for the next few years of celebrating creativity in the Sunflower State.” As the Poet Laureate of Kansas, Traci promotes arts as a public resource to all Kansans. Currently, Traci offers two prepared talks as laureate: WHY CAN'T THE HEART STOP ASKING? Poetry is an art of attention. But sometimes the more attention we pay to the world, the more astonishing and confusing it can be. The medical researcher Jonas Salk said: “What people think of as the moment of discovery is really the discovery of the question.” I believe this also holds true for poetry. What images do we see each day that excite our minds? What sounds do we hear that awaken our hearts? What poems ask for our attention and reward us with discovery? This presentation will use poetry to create surprises, explore our curiosities, and find new questions. MEMORY FEAST In so many communities there is an appetite to find language for our experiences and connect with others. Joyce Carol Oates said: “If food is poetry, is not poetry also food?” I believe cuisine can be a link to open a memory, a great way to connect with those we love, and a source of inspiration for poetry. This presentation will use poetry to connect us both with our senses in daily activities as well as help us recall memories that remind us of family, culture and community. Poetry can be a place of nourishment, a bounty of the sensory, a feast of words. The above programs are designed for a roughly 60-minute time frame but can be adjusted if necessary. Traci may be able to accommodate other program or appearance requests, but priority will be given for the listed programs. Kansascommerce.gov JIM RAMIREZ is an experienced, passionate and adventurous Design Professional with a sharp, creative eye for layout, color, typography, photography, and consumer-relevant product innovation. He is also a patent holder, photographer, fine artist, and published author. Where I'm Supposed To Belong is a memoir Jim wrote about a trip he took to Europe. The memoir consists of four parts. Part One: He arrives in Amsterdam and makes his way to the French Alps in an attempt to climb the most famous mountain in professional cycling, L'Alpe d'Huez, in less than an hour. Part Two: Nice. The French Riviera. Part Three: Avignon. Part Four: Barcelona. Reproduced throughout the book are the actual train tickets, restaurant receipts, and sketches he did along the way. Available at Amazon. “Where has Papu been?” is a children's book Jim wrote and illustrated that teaches children about different places around the world, and places he's actually traveled to. Places like Paris, France, where they'll climb the Eiffel Tower. Hong Kong, for a ride in a sampan. They'll take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and many more landmarks in many more great cities. Available at Amazon. Who We Are is a book Jim wrote and designed about the genealogy of his parents. Available at Amazon. "My feeling is, if a creative idea comes to you, wherever they come from, you owe it to that idea to see it through jrd@jrdesignsllc.com

In New York, pizza is not just food - it's part of the city's DNA. And that story runs deep in Brooklyn where working class immigrant neighborhoods helped shape the pizza we know today. Grimaldi's, sitting in the shadows of the Brooklyn Bridge, serves authentic, coal-fired brick oven pizza, sought out by tourists, locals and celebs like Ilir Sela, the founder and CEO of Slice.  As an Albanian raised in Staten Island, pizza was Ilir's destiny. In this episode, we're sharing a pie with this founder who transformed mom & pop shops around the country and today enjoys the largest network of independent pizzerias in America.  Timecodes  00:00 “I Bought a Bentley With My First Profits” 00:32 Meet the Founder of Slice 03:20 The Albanian Connection to Pizza 05:30 Is Cheese a Topping? 06:23 Why Domino's Is a Great Business 09:30 The Problem Slice Was Built to Solve 14:00 Building a Business-in-a-Box for Pizzerias 19:28 The Moment He Knew Slice Would Work 20:47 From a Two-Bedroom Apartment to a Tech Company 22:30 The Secret to Entrepreneurial Success —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media The financial opinions expressed in Risk Reversal content are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on Risk Reversal. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in Risk Reversal carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

Hey there, weather warriors! I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist bringing you real-time forecasting with zero human bias! So New York City, let me tell you, we've got quite the setup happening right now. We're waking up this morning with a fifty percent chance of showers before five in the morning, mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures holding steady around seventy-one Fahrenheit. The wind is coming in from the west at about ten miles per hour with gusts reaching up to twenty-two miles per hour. But here's the thing that's got me absolutely stoked—we're about to experience what I like to call the golden window of weather. The rain clears out, and Monday becomes absolutely pristine. Monday is going to be phenomenal, folks. We're talking sunny skies, highs near seventy-six Fahrenheit, and those northwest winds at eleven to fourteen miles per hour with gusts up to twenty-four. You could say things are really going to blow over nicely! Monday night stays mostly clear, dipping to about sixty Fahrenheit. Perfect for rooftop hangs in Manhattan. Tuesday continues this beautiful streak with sunny conditions, highs near seventy-five Fahrenheit. Light northwest winds becoming southwest in the afternoon. It's giving fall vibes but we're still in spring energy, you know? Here's where things get interesting. Wednesday brings a thirty percent chance of showers after two in the afternoon. Partly sunny with highs near seventy-five Fahrenheit. Then Wednesday night, another thirty percent chance of showers before eight in the evening. Now let's talk about your Weather Playbook segment because I'm genuinely nerded out about this. We're looking at wind shear this week, people! That's when winds at different altitudes blow in different directions at different speeds. It's the invisible force that can tear apart severe storms before they even get rolling. This week, we've got those northwest winds aloft transitioning to southwest flow, and that directional change is basically like giving Mother Nature a gentle nudge that says, "Hey, not today with the severe weather." Your three-day outlook is gorgeous. Monday is your money day—hit that park, walk the Brooklyn Bridge, do your thing. Tuesday stays beautiful. Wednesday gets a little spicy with potential showers but nothing intense. Extended outlook takes us through the weekend with highs near seventy-eight Fahrenheit, mostly sunny skies, and lows in the mid-sixties. It's literally perfect patio weather. You got this, New York. Thanks so much for listening to the weather segment. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Send us Fan MailA $5,000 lunch. A 30-year promise. A frozen walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to make the new year feel real. R. Scott Edwards sits down with comedian Mark Schiff for a warm, hilarious time-capsule of stand-up comedy history that starts in New York at The Comic Strip and stretches all the way to arena-sized shows with Jerry Seinfeld. If you love comedy stories that actually explain how this business works, you're going to get a ton out of Mark's memories and the hard-earned lessons underneath them.We talk about the crew Mark called “the funniest men in the universe” and the New Year's Day breakfast tradition that kept friendships alive through careers, travel, and chaos, including one year that turns into an international adventure. Then the tone shifts to something more personal: Mark shares how he quit drinking during a booked week at Laughs Unlimited in Old Sacramento, and we dig into that strange truth every working comic knows, the stage adrenaline that can carry you through sickness, stress, and doubt when the audience is waiting.From there it's pure “life on the road” gold: comedy condo disasters, long-distance phone scandals from the pre-cellphone era, and prank stories from touring. We also get a behind-the-scenes moment from the Seinfeld tour when Jerry gets food poisoning before a packed theater and Mark is told to go out and keep the show alive. Plus, you'll hear a full Mark Schiff stand-up set with sharp bits on 99 cent stores, Costco, parenting grown kids, and marriage.If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with a comedy fan, and leave a review so more people can find it. What's the best or weirdest tradition you've kept with old friends?Hosted by: R. Scott EdwardsSupport the show  www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.comWebsite....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!"NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTubeInterested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies!"20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Dan Saks from New York City to celebrate his joyful new picture book, On Our Bikes. Dan shares how the story began as an echo song, "I Got a Bicycle," on his kids' music podcast Noodle Loaf, and how his love of life on two wheels—and riding with his kids—pedaled its way onto the page. Jed and Dan swap stories about city biking in Boston and New York, the tensions between drivers and cyclists, and the pure joy of rolling through town on a perfect spring day. Dan describes memorable family rides across the Brooklyn Bridge for dumplings in Chinatown and how food destinations often become the playful motivation for longer rides with his kids. The conversation then turns to Dan's rich musical life: his work as a music therapist, his long history in bands, and the way nearly all his books are connected to songs. He explains how music therapy can reach people with memory loss or speech challenges in powerful ways, and Jed adds moving personal stories—from his mother's dementia to witnessing Stevie Wonder calm an angry crowd with a call for love and understanding. Later in the episode, Jed is joined by returning guests Dr. Sam and JL McCready to talk about their delightful new picture book Escapees, a playful interstellar adventure about runaway peas, creativity, collaboration, and the joy of making stories that truly connect with kids and families.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time weather data and human enthusiasm every single time! So here's the thing about today in the Big Apple, folks. It is absolutely gorgeous out there right now, and I mean that in the most meteorologically passionate way possible. We're looking at sunshine with a high near eighty-three Fahrenheit, and that northwest wind at nine to fifteen miles per hour is keeping things fresh and breezy. Perfect weather to grab a coffee in Central Park and pretend you're in one of those romantic comedies, am I right? Now tonight, it stays mostly clear with a low around sixty-four Fahrenheit. The wind's going to be hanging around at thirteen to fifteen miles per hour from the north, so if you're planning an evening stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, bring a light jacket. You won't regret it. Here's where things get interesting, and yes, I'm using the term loosely because honestly, the next few days are pretty stellar. Monday we're starting partly sunny but gradually clearing up with a high near seventy-five Fahrenheit. That's what I call a real cool down, and I mean that literally and as a weather pun because I just can't help myself. Tuesday through Wednesday, we're sitting pretty with sunny skies and highs ranging from seventy-eight to eighty-two Fahrenheit. It's like Mother Nature decided to give New York a gift card to paradise. But here's the plot twist, everyone. By Thursday, we're looking at a thirty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms popping up after two in the afternoon. High near ninety-three Fahrenheit. Things heat up literally and meteorologically. Friday and Saturday continue with scattered shower chances at thirty percent, with highs near eighty-nine and eighty-eight Fahrenheit respectively. Now let's jump into the Weather Playbook! Today I want to talk about wind direction and temperature. See, that northwest wind we're experiencing today typically brings cooler, drier air masses into the region. When the wind shifts to the south later in the week, we're actually pulling in warmer, more moisture-laden air from the Atlantic. This is why your body feels completely different from today to Thursday. The wind isn't just moving air around; it's literally changing the entire weather personality of our region. Absolutely fascinating stuff! Your three-day snapshot: Today sunny at eighty-three, tonight clear at sixty-four. Monday partly sunny then sunny, high seventy-five, low sixty. Tuesday sunny, high seventy-eight, low sixty-six. Thanks for listening to this Quiet Please production. Don't forget to subscribe, and hey, learn more at quiet please dot ai!

Erica Wagner may be the first ever author to write both a landmark biography and a historial novel about the same person. The engineer Washington Roebling took up residence in her head when she was sixteen years old and crossed the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time; her 2017 book Chief Engineer was a cradle-to-the-grave biography giving us the facts of his life, and her new novel Wash boldly imagines his interior life, moving freely across time, space and memory to replicate the experience of selfhood. In this episode of the podcast, she shares her insights into the mind of an extraordinary man and the art of life writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland has a new awesome bridge, well its not new but it has a new name. Thanks for being awesome. Email: basementbuddiespod@gmail.com  

We're joined by Adam Smith from Dumont Global, a company that's been stripping paint from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge for decades. But what makes their products so effective, and how can you use them in your own home or business? Dumont Global's paint strippers have been used on some of the world's most recognizable landmarks, and their products are designed to be safe, water-based, and environmentally friendly. Adam shares the story behind their company's success and explains how their products work. From their flagship Smart Strip Advance to their new non-aerosol bag-on-valve technology, Dumont Global is pushing the boundaries of paint removal. One of the key takeaways from this interview is the importance of surface preparation and testing before starting a paint removal project. Adam emphasizes the need to choose the right product for the job and to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. He also highlights the benefits of Dumont Global's unique technology, which allows for safe and effective paint removal without the need for harsh chemicals. If you're looking for a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your paint removal needs, this interview is a must-listen. Adam shares some fascinating stories about Dumont Global's work on iconic structures and provides valuable tips and advice for listeners. So tune in to learn more about Dumont Global's innovative products and how they can help you tackle your next paint removal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Adam Smith from Dumont Global, a company that's been stripping paint from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge for decades. But what makes their products so effective, and how can you use them in your own home or business? Dumont Global's paint strippers have been used on some of the world's most recognizable landmarks, and their products are designed to be safe, water-based, and environmentally friendly. Adam shares the story behind their company's success and explains how their products work. From their flagship Smart Strip Advance to their new non-aerosol bag-on-valve technology, Dumont Global is pushing the boundaries of paint removal. One of the key takeaways from this interview is the importance of surface preparation and testing before starting a paint removal project. Adam emphasizes the need to choose the right product for the job and to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. He also highlights the benefits of Dumont Global's unique technology, which allows for safe and effective paint removal without the need for harsh chemicals. If you're looking for a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your paint removal needs, this interview is a must-listen. Adam shares some fascinating stories about Dumont Global's work on iconic structures and provides valuable tips and advice for listeners. So tune in to learn more about Dumont Global's innovative products and how they can help you tackle your next paint removal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a woman claims she was abducted by aliens from a 12th-floor Manhattan apartment… in full view of the Brooklyn Bridge… while bodyguards for a high-ranking UN official allegedly watched in horror?You get one of the wildest UFO stories ever put to paper.Witnessed by Bud Hopkins sets the scene for us as we tell the tale of the infamous Linda Napolitano case. Floating women. Grinning gray aliens. Secret government bodyguards named “Richard” and “Dan.” Hypnotic regression. Missing time. Mysterious letters. Alleged cover-ups. And somehow… a black Rolls-Royce lurking beneath the Brooklyn Bridge like an extraterrestrial episode of Goodfellas.Was this the strongest multi-witness alien abduction case in history? Or did the story spiral into a perfect storm of belief, hypnosis, and UFO fever dream theatrics?Join us as we examine every bizarre detail, every skeptical argument, and every “wait… WHAT?” moment from a case so strange that even New York City collectively looked up and went, “Yeah honestly, maybe.” All that and more this week on Hysteria 51.Sources We ConsultedHopkins, Bud. Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions (1996) https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780671569150Hopkins, Bud. Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods https://archive.org/details/intrudersincredi00hopkMack, John E. Abduction: Human Encounters with Aliens https://archive.org/details/abductionhumanen00mackBud Hopkins official archive and research materials http://www.intrudersfoundation.orgSkeptical analysis by Robert Sheaffer on the Linda Cortile / Napolitano case https://badufos.blogspot.comCommittee for Skeptical Inquiry archives on alien abductions and hypnotic regression https://skepticalinquirer.orgPhilip J. Klass UFO skepticism archive http://www.philipklass.orgFBI Vault: UFO Documents https://vault.fbi.gov/UFONational UFO Reporting Center archives https://nuforc.orgMutual UFO Network (MUFON) case resources https://mufon.comNew York City historical and skyline reference material https://www.nyc.govBrooklyn Bridge historical information https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtmlEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Warren Roebling helped build one of America's most iconic landmarks while quietly redefining what women were capable of in the 19th century.  Long before women were recognized in engineering or leadership roles, Emily stepped into a world dominated by men after her husband, Washington Roebling, became severely ill during construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. With no formal engineering education, she taught herself advanced mathematics, bridge construction, materials science, and project management to serve as his eyes, ears, and voice on-site. Through intelligence, resilience, and determination, Emily became the critical link that kept the project alive and ultimately helped bring the bridge to completion in 1883. Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: homancepodcast@gmail.com

National Asparagus day. Entertainment from 2021. Mary had a little lamb published, Brooklyn Bridge opened, Youngest ever to summit Mt. Everest. Todays birthdays - HB Reese, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Gary Burghoff, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Larry Blackmon, Rosanne Cash, John C. Riley, Heavy D. Duke Ellington died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The asparagus song - Bryant OneilGood 4U - Olivia RodrigoForever after all - Luke CombsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent         http://50cent.com/Up in smoke - Cheech & ChongBlowin in the wind - Bob DylanLady Marmalade - Patti LaBelleWord up - CameoTennessee flat top box - Rosanne CashNow that we found love - Heavy D & the BoyzTake the A train - Duke EllingtonExit - Ain't that bad - Paige Rutledge       https://www.paigerutledge.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Have you ever wondered about walking over something and had absolutely no idea what was underneath your feet? Maybe finding out about an old battlefield, tunnels, or maybe a subway? Maybe that one mystery smell in the city you're visiting emanating from that sewer grate underneath your feet? Now imagine this: You're walking across one of the most famous landmarks in America…The Brooklyn Bridge. Cars passing. People taking selfies. Totally normal, except there is something hiding within the foundation of the bridge that no one really knew about until fairly recently.  What is it?  What's inside?  Well, in order to find out, you are going to have to coffee up and volume up.  Welcome to the Missing Chapter. Want some Missing Chapter merchandise? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Well guess what, it's a sweet reunion - but instead of Jamaica and Spain - we're headed back to Brooklyn to meet the person who first inrotuduced the Linda Napolitano story to Nikki when she was on honeymoon in New York - it's Tyler the tour guide from Madame Morbids Trolley tours, the numer one rated ghost tour in the whole of NYC and if that ain't saying something then you obviously don't know your cannolis! Join us for a deep dive into Linda's story from someone who knows it back to front and has often floated past the Brooklyn Bridge ( well, with slightly more bumps on those cobble stones) inside a victorian style trolley ( a mini bus to us Brits but far more vintage and cool). Settle down and strap in because Tyler is taking us on a trip around Brooklyn sharing his favourite stories and some of his own personal spooky tales. You can check out Tyler on Youtube @TylerTheVampireslayerot a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

When Linda Napolitano went to bed on a cold November evening in her New York apartment, she didn't realise that would be the night that changed her life forever. Linda's home was invaded by not one, but three creatures she would later recall as aliens. They floated her out of her window and into the night sky. But Linda wasn't alone that night, she was being watched. As Linda was floating through the night sky, two security guards were watching her and in that moment, they knew they had to find this woman but what would happen next became one of the weirdest tales to happen in Brooklyns history. Was this a government cover-up, were these the men in black and would Linda get away with her life? ...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the wild story of Linda Napolitano and the Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

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Stories of brash conmen convincing people to buy some of the world's most recognizable landmarksSponsorsFishbowl - https://ohmyfraud.promo/fishbowl Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sources:Introduction:Chick-fil-A Bilked for $80,000 in Fake Mac-and-Cheese Refunds, Police Say [NYT]Act I: Arthur Furguson [Wikipedia]Brooklyn Bridge [Wikipedia]George C. Parker [Wikipedia]Bird's-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Display of Fire Works on Opening Night [Wikipedia]FAILURE OF J. LLOYD HAIGH.; EMBARRASSED BY HIS WIRE CONTRACT WITH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE TRUSTEES [NYT]J. LLOYD HAIGH ARRESTED; CHARGED WITH FORGERY IN THE THIRD DEGREE. [NYT]For You, Half Price [NYT]Act II: Eiffel Tower [Wikipedia]Victor Lustig [Wikipedia]Victor Lustig [Biography via Wayback Machine]The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. [Smithsonian]The Smoothest Con Man That Ever Lived [Smithsonian]The long con of underworld grifter ‘Count' Victor Lustig [The Mob Museum]

Linda Napolitano & The Terrifying Brooklyn Bridge Alien AbductionHave you ever witnessed an alien abduction? Well for two security guard in Brooklyn, New York City, they go more than they bargained for when taking a smoke break. They just so happened to see a woman hovering above the Brooklyn Bridge, in mid air, completely still and with nothing holding her.Linda Napolitano, a normal Brooklyn working class housewife, was in a vice like grip by little grey men who had decided to take her for a spin in their spaceship. This unbelievable occurance was so shocking, the men never forgot about it but for now, Linda is confused, has no answers and doesn't know what to do next.Will the aliens stay in touch? Are they leaving her unexpected gifts? And will Linda have the scars to show to tell her tale...let's find out!Today, Cheryl & Nikki are exploring the case of the Linda Napolitano & The Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. Modern Marvels. 2023. 46:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-JFnbJ19U.HowStuffWorks. “Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over.” July 26, 2022. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htm.IrishCentral.Com. “The Man Who ‘Sold' The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's Tomb.” February 25, 2026. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty.Lincoln Journal Star. “Bridge ‘Seller' Is Caught in Law's Net.” December 11, 1928.Marysville Journal-Tribune. “Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Again in Jail; Other Old-Time Crooks Come to Grief In New York.” December 1, 1928.Mimi Matthews. “The 19th Century Confidence Man.” June 20, 2016. https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/06/20/the-19th-century-confidence-man/.Minium, Alice. “The Untold Truth Of 19th-Century Conman George C. Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Erica Wagner has written Wash, a historical novel about Washington Roebling, the man who build the Brooklyn Bridge. Show notes: Erica Wagner Wash Daniel Kehlmann: The Director Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener.

Would you buy the Brooklyn Bridge? What about a beachfront property in a country that doesn't exist? Tonight on RER, we're diving into the unbelievable true stories of history's most notorious con men, swindlers, and scammers. Join us as we break down the psychology, the audacity, and the absolute sheer nerve of the men who managed to trick the world. From monumental real estate scams to fake martial arts legacies, these are the "Frauds" that shaped history.   theredeyereport.com

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time weather insights powered by advanced algorithms and pure passion.Welcome back to the show, folks! We're diving right into what's happening in New York City, and let me tell you, things are about to get a little damp out there. Right now we're looking at increasing clouds with a high near 61 degrees Fahrenheit, light and variable winds becoming southerly at five to ten miles per hour this afternoon. Pretty pleasant to start, but hold onto your umbrellas because here comes the fun part.Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 51 degrees Fahrenheit and those southerly winds continuing at five to ten miles per hour. But Wednesday, that's when the moisture really moves in. We're tracking a system pushing into the region, and I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but rain on your parade is literally what's about to happen. There's a twenty percent chance of showers after two in the afternoon, but things really intensify Wednesday night when we get into a solid system. We're talking one hundred percent precipitation chances with between half and three quarters of an inch of new rainfall possible. That's serious stuff, folks.Now let's talk about what's actually happening meteorologically here, because this is the good stuff. We've got what we call a warm front approaching the New York area. This boundary between warm and cold air masses is like nature's own conveyor belt for moisture. As warm, moist air from the Atlantic gets lifted over this front, it cools down and condenses into clouds and precipitation. It's the same process that happens when you breathe on a cold window, except on a massive scale. Pretty incredible when you think about it.Thursday clears things out beautifully with a forty percent chance of showers early, then mostly sunny skies with a high near 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Friday looks absolutely spectacular, sunny with a high near 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Saturday gets a little cloudier with a high near 55 degrees Fahrenheit, then Sunday bounces back to mostly sunny at 58 degrees Fahrenheit.So here's your three day quick look: Wednesday brings that rain system through, Thursday clears out with temperatures in the upper fifty Fahrenheit range, and Friday is your perfect day to head out to Central Park or catch some rays on the Brooklyn Bridge.Stay weather aware out there, New York. Don't forget to subscribe to the show for more forecasts from yours truly. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Ya-Ting Liu became New York City's first-ever Chief Public Realm Officer in 2023 — a role created from scratch to focus City Hall's attention on the parks, plazas, streets, and sidewalks that make a dense city livable.Recorded inside NYC City Hall in November 2025, just after Zohran Mamdani's election as New York's next mayor but before his inauguration, this conversation traces how the job came to exist, why the Fifth Avenue redesign won't break ground until 2028 ("utility spaghetti" is the answer), and how 26 blocks of Jackson Heights became Paseo Park — one of the most ambitious community-led open streets anywhere in the world.We also talk about finding the "public realm Avengers" inside government, why "1% for Parks" isn't a rallying cry most New Yorkers can picture, and Ya-Ting's three favorite public spaces in the city (spoiler: one is under the Brooklyn Bridge).Since this recording, Ya-Ting has joined NYU Tandon as Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy in the Office of the Dean.

Taylor talks with featured advocate Bronwyn Brightener and Director Ben Wolf of the documentary Changing Lanes about the contested Road Diet on McGuiness Boulevard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn https://www.changinglanesdoc.com/about (2:15). Eric Brightwell, host of the Nobody Drives in LA podcast, at the Changing Lanes screening https://ericbrightwell.com/nobody-drives-in-la/ (7:19). A concerned listener and bike safety designer/advocate, Abe a.k.a. Sundance, offers his “lane saber,” a light-up safety flag/space bar, for Taylor's May trip up Highway 1 https://bsky.app/profile/sundance.bikesky.social (9:18). The second installment of a series on Gloria Ines getting a bike. Taylor and Gloria decide that Taylor will give her a bike to fix up at a bike co-op, the Los Angeles Bike Oven https://bike-oven.com (15:38). Listener Email: Solidarity for Taylor's ride through Minneapolis from Brett McGraw, and two from Bluesky: another biker who wears backpacks, Nietifa Van Suiker, and another vote for more ebike power from BirdmanStevens (18:38). News: Cycling Data is now available on Google Earth https://medium.com/@googleearth/now-available-cycling-data-on-google-earth-1c12955d6f94, Prague has built a bridge just for cyclists, pedestrians, trams and buses https://www.ebikemag.eu/prague-opens-dvorecky-bridge-the-first-new-vltava-crossing-in-twelve-years/, Cologne will also rebuild a bridge just for bicycles and trams https://www.ksta.de/koeln/muelheimer-bruecke-koelner-ob-entmachtet-verkehrsdezernenten-5-1194350, and NYC Mayor Mamdani announces an immediate overhaul for cyclists and pedestrians on the Brooklyn Bridge https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/03/27/mamdani-will-upgrade-brooklyn-bridge-manhattan-side-entrance-by-june(20:51). In Northampton, Massachusetts, complete streets opponents are claiming that fixing the unsafe downtown streets will hurt the town's kids by taking money from schools. Proponents of the Picture Main Street redesign say most of the money comes from a Department of Transportation grant, not the city. Also, where are kids supposed to go after school? Math teacher Ray Paquette, a bike rider who's an active member of the Northampton teacher's union, NASE, along with Northampton Strong Towns members Jen Nery and Benjamin Spencer (22:38). New York City's Upper West Side will get a two-way protected bike lane, converting four lanes of traffic to two, thanks to Mayor Mamdani's Department of Transportation https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/04/14/east-side-west-side-mamdanis-dot-will-transform-72nd-street-with-protected-bike-lane-bus-improvements. Taylor talks to Carl Mahaney, Director of Streetopia Upper West Side https://www.streetopia.city/reimagining-w72 (39:38). Why is CicLAvia, Los Angeles' open streets event, so great? CicLAvia Chief Strategist Tafarai Bayne contextualizes the next event, on LA's West Side April 26 https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_west_la26 (54:14).

What do Ukrainians and Black Americans share in their historical and cultural experiences? Can we draw comparisons between serfdom and slavery, or find parallels in the colonial traumas and the struggle for human dignity? Furthermore, what role do culture, identity, and language play in overcoming these legacies? In this episode of the Explaining Ukraine podcast, we share a recording of a vital discussion held at PEN Ukraine in Kyiv in October 2025. This conversation explores collective memory, the universal aspiration for freedom, and the growing solidarity between communities that have endured systemic oppression. *** Our Speakers are: - Terrell Jermaine Starr – Independent American journalist and host of Black Diplomats, a documentary news show covering civilian life in Ukraine. Over his 16-year career, he has reported extensively on the U.S. military, nuclear policy, and the Black Lives Matter movement. - Christopher Atwood – Human rights and communications expert, Head of the Ukraïner International, which an international branch of Ukrainer, a popular Ukrainian media. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, president of PEN Ukraine and the editor-in-chief of UkraineWorld. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 00:00:00 Guests: American journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr and American civic activist Christopher Atwood. Discussion at PEN Ukraine, October, 2025. 00:04:03 What can Black Americans and Ukrainians tell each other to make their shared struggles better understood by the world? 00:07:34 What are the three profound commonalities between the 2014 Maidan Revolution and the Black Lives Matter movement? 00:18:54 How do the legacies of Frederick Douglass and Taras Shevchenko reveal the universal trauma of being "born into unfreedom"? 00:22:56 How did the exploitative "sharecropping" system in the American South mirror the traps faced by Ukrainian peasants? 00:28:41 What is the historical link between the "slave catchers" of the 19th century and the architecture of modern American policing? 00:30:30 In what ways is the current political divide in America a shadow of the Civil War? 00:32:38 Why does the American democracy only have a "30-year jump" on Ukraine's independence? 00:33:48 In what ways is "whiteness" weaponized as a tool of convenience by Western powers? 00:35:07 What is the difference between the "colonialism of racism" and the "colonialism of assimilation"? 00:36:18 How does Frantz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks explain language as a primary tool of domination? 00:37:15 Why does the Western intellectuals struggle to reject colonialism in practice? 00:42:48 Why is it a dangerous intellectual shortcut to blame systemic issues on "one bad man" like Trump or Putin? 00:53:32 What does the history of the Brooklyn Bridge reveal about the racial hierarchies? 00:57:17 How can Black Americans and Ukrainians build solidarity when they face the same systems of oppression but have "colonizers who look different"? 01:05:40 What are the "multiple layers of whiteness"? 01:12:50 How does Edward Said's Orientalism help explain why Western scholars often treat Ukrainians as "objects" of study rather than "subjects"? 01:24:10 How did Western academics miss the "seething rage" that signaled Ukrainians would never welcome invaders as liberators? 01:26:56 Why does the American "dominant class" believe democracy is a finished project? 01:33:33 Can a government truly understand the cultural dynamics of another country if it refuses to reflect on the racial dynamics of its own?

Live… from New York… it's The Best One Yet!Airbnb got banned in NYC… so now it's stealthily jumping into the hotel biz.Blank Street is about to hit $1B selling matcha… but it all comes down to a 3-second interaction.Anthropic's wildest AI just got out of its cage… So we've got a life lesson from Jurassic Park.Plus, the coolest new home in America?... The secret condos inside the Brooklyn Bridge.Want to see the LIVE show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.And tomorrow we're publishing our full LIVE interview with special guest Ryan Serhant — The World's Most Viral Real Estate EntrepreneurNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle go OFF on the upcoming World Cup madness hitting the New York/New Jersey area. From outrageous $80 NJ Transit tickets to jaw-dropping $75,000-per-night hotel suites, the guys break down what they're calling massive price gouging ahead of matches at MetLife Stadium.

Le 17 mai, le trois-mâts mexicain Cuauhtémoc percute le pont de Brooklyn, causant deux morts et vingt blessés, en raison d'une erreur de navigation.Traduction:On May 17, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc strikes the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and twenty injuries due to a navigation error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le 17 mai, le trois-mâts mexicain Cuauhtémoc percute le pont de Brooklyn, causant deux morts et vingt blessés, en raison d'une erreur de navigation.Traduction:On May 17, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc strikes the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and twenty injuries due to a navigation error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A film series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is spotlighting a Brooklyn subway station that has doubled as the backdrop for iconic movie scenes for decades. WNYC producer Verónica Del Valle explains how Hoyt Schermerhorn has been used in films from The Warriors to Coming to America. Also, WNYC reporter Brittany Kriegstein tells the story of Ellen Baum, a Brooklyn Heights resident who has spent weeks removing unusual items people have tied to the Brooklyn Bridge, turning a strange trend into a personal cleanup effort.  — Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

Registration day doesn't just test your internet speed, it tests your nerves, your backup plans, and who you can text when the queue refuses to move. We share exactly how the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend sign-ups played out for our crew, including the moments that went sideways, the workarounds that still worked, and the community trust that helped multiple friends land the races they wanted. We also break down the sellout times and talk about what to do if you got shut out, from charity options to alert tools, plus a clear warning about social media scams claiming they can “transfer” bibs. From there, we shift into one of our favorite traditions: Rise and Run March Madness. This year's bracket is all Disney and Pixar animated movies, seeded using Rotten Tomatoes scores with Patreon votes powering the play-in games and acting as the tiebreaker when our panel splits. Expect soundtrack love, nostalgia, a few surprise upsets, and plenty of opinions you will want to argue with on your next run. We wrap with a full race report and a standout spotlight featuring Holly, who takes us through the New York City Half Marathon with New York Road Runners. She covers the Javits Center expo, start-area logistics, the cold morning that turns into perfect racing weather, and the unforgettable stretch over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan, Times Square, and Central Park, plus how she clocks a new PR. If you're training for runDisney, planning destination races, or just want smarter prep, this one has you covered. Subscribe, share with a running friend, and leave a review with your hottest bracket take.Send us Fan MailSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel    Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksThe Start Line Co.Fluffy FizziesMona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded  

After three days of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes across Iran -- a journalist tells us that, despite the death of the Ayatollah, the regime remains in full crackdown mode. A pro-regime academic in Tehran tells us the government has a clear plan to stay in power -- and says Iranians are united against their true enemies: the U.S. and Israel. One of Canada's last diplomats in Iran tells us Prime Minister Carney did the right thing by supporting strikes on the country -- no matter the potential fallout at home. Our guest built a seasonings company called Spyce Girlz. But now that the '90s girl-power pop group is threatening to sue her, she's feeling kind of salty. With the world feeling like a dumpster fire, one New Yorker decided to focus on a problem she could do something about: cleaning up the Brooklyn Bridge.Major League Baseball has a new system that can tell for sure whether a pitch was high, low, or just right -- but for it to work, a lot of players are having to admit they're not as tall as they claimed to be.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that never shrinks from the truth.

The MIB. They appear without warning, dressed in black, knowing things about you they shouldn't possibly know — and they always deliver the same chilling message: stop asking questions, forget what you saw, or else.IN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black… are they government agents? Time travelers? One man who experienced them first-hand has a different theory. And we'll look over a few separate incidents of people experiencing the Men in Black. (The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil) *** In spring of 2015, the Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum formally inducted the infamous Reed case of alien encounters. But is the Reed family alien abduction a valid historical fact - or UFO fan fiction? (Reed Family Alien Abduction) *** Weeping statues are nothing new, and believers claim they are miracles without much investigation. However, the Vatican proves them to be hoaxes almost 100% of the time. The latest is the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico. Will this be the one that finally convinces the Vatican of a true miracle? (Weeping Statue) *** Had Leonarda Cianciulli's life not been so muddled by superstition, curses, and Romani fortune tellers, she may never have murdered at all. (She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes) *** A family keep seeing black creatures in their home with no explanation of where they came from – or where they go. (Black Creatures on the Isle of White) *** On May 30, 1883, a stampede took place on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 12 people -- all because of a bizarre rumor! But the bridge has always had a strange history. (Death On The Brooklyn Bridge) *** If humanity were to receive a message from an extraterrestrial civilization right now, it would be the single greatest event in the history of civilization. But according to a new study, such a message could also pose a serious risk to humanity. (If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?) *** With as many people that pass on while being treated by EMTs, it should probably be no surprise that phantoms might be encountered in an ambulance. (Haunted Ambulance) *** There was no doubt that Thomas Joy was murdered by gunshot – but the witnesses all had different stories, as did the police. What really happened? (Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?) *** If you believe your house is haunted, it's best not to try and confirm it by using a Ouija board. Nothing good can come from that. (Ouija Halloween) *** In 1928, a young boy mysteriously disappears after his mother gives him a dime to spend on admission to the local theater. But that is just the beginning of this very twisted true story. (The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:31.699 = Show Intro00:03:52.709 = MIB, I Knew They Were Evil00:16:59.222 = Reed Family Abduction00:25:17.090 = *** Weeping Statue00:29:15.522 = She Turned Her Victims Into Soap And Teacakes00:36:17.818 = Black Creatures on the Isle of White00:42:12.272 = *** The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins00:47:12.731 = Death on the Brooklyn Bridge00:52:57.400 = If We Receive A Message From Aliens, Should We Delete It Without Reading?01:02:14.337 = *** Haunted Ambulance01:06:12.803 = Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?01:12:51.768 = Ouija Halloween01:16:54.985 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“Weeping Statue” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2M23zFw“The Reed Family Alien Abduction” from the Alien UFO Sightings website: http://bit.ly/2xYaRln“The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil”: Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe http://bit.ly/2XUzTS3 and Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2XUAJyb“She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2ZaaGiM“Black Creatures on the Isle of White” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2YlqHWk“Death On The Brooklyn Bridge” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LvphCl“If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?” from Alien UFO Sightings: http://bit.ly/2Yb7hTT“Haunted Ambulance” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/30J7dIx“Who Shot ‘Tonce' Joy?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2JOSjK2“Ouija Halloween” by Blake Lacy from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2O0pEXx=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 19, 2019EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealMIBABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #MenInBlack, #MIB, #UFO, #Paranormal, #TrueEncounters, #GovernmentCoverUp, #AlienEncounters, #Supernatural, #MysteriousVisitors