Podcasts about Brownsville

Jeri Hill was born out of rape, raised on drugs, and swept up in a 75-person drug bust. Then God spoke to her in a jail cell — in her mother's voice, from 25 miles away.This is the story you didn't know behind the Brownsville Revival. Jeri and Steve Hill — saved just 8 days apart in 1975 — went from jail cells to evangelists, ministering in 80+ countries before history was made at Brownsville in 1995.If you've ever wondered, "Does God still speak to someone like me?" — this episode is for you. He spoke to Jeri in a jail cell, on a billboard, in a dream, and in the silence after losing her husband and her son.KEY TALKING POINTSBorn Out of Rape: shame, identity, and God's planDrug Addiction and the Drug Bust: 75 arrests, one jail cellHearing God's Voice in Jail: her mother's voice, 25 miles awayThe John 3:16 Billboard: "For I so loved you" — not the world, youThe Persistent Pastor: two years of knocking, one divine appointmentSaved 8 Days Apart: Jeri and Steve's back-to-back salvation in October 1975Praying for Her Future Husband: before she ever met himFrom Jail to Evangelists: 40 countries, 8 churches, one heartbeatThe Brownsville Revival: unplanned — and heaven came downLosing Steve: the dream about the vow and the angel wingsLosing Ryan: tears of loss turned into tears for the lost"I Am the River in the Desert": how God carried her the whole time

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer brand seeds. Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Geneve Newcombe of Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ontario, Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Alberta and Manitoba Agronomist Derwyn Hammond! 00:00... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer brand seeds. Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Geneve Newcombe of Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ontario, Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Alberta and Manitoba Agronomist Derwyn Hammond! 00:00... Read More

In this explosive episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, host Stu Turley breaks down ten major stories that expose a widening chasm between what financial markets are signaling and what's actually happening on the ground in global energy infrastructure.From a $40-50 disconnect between paper oil prices and physical barrel delivery costs, to California's dramatic collapse from 38 refineries down to just seven, Turley reveals how geopolitical tensions, regulatory overreach, and decades of underinvestment are creating a perfect storm in energy security.With Russian refining capacity crippled by drone strikes, Middle Eastern facilities under attack, and the UN quietly admitting its climate doomsday scenarios were implausible, this episode challenges conventional wisdom on energy policy and makes a compelling case that energy security truly starts at home—through domestic production capacity, not wishful thinking about net-zero mandates that have cost over $10 trillion while delivering far less energy independence than nuclear investment could have provided.1. Oil Price Disconnect: Paper vs. Physical MarketsWTI futures hovering in low-to-mid $90s while physical delivery costs ~$120$40-50 premium between paper markets and actual barrel acquisitionRefinery crack spreads at historic highs (96% in US)Future traders focused on de-escalation; physical markets screaming warnings2. Two Solutions to Reduce Fuel PricesIncrease refining capacity – No new US refineries in decades; first new one coming to Brownsville, Texas (2025)Demand destruction – Governor Newsom's attempts failed; demand only slightly down as people leave CaliforniaPhysics matter; policy must align with infrastructure reality3. Global Refining CrisisRussia: Every refinery hit by drones; capacity down to 40%India: Only country with spare refining capacityQatar: Down from 77-80 MTPA to 12 MTPA due to Strait of Hormuz blockadeQatar Energy adapting: Using US carriers to maintain contracts4. Middle East Security ThreatsIraq militias attacking Saudi refineries for second consecutive daySaudi air defenses intercepting dronesEgypt also targetedBab-El-Mendeb Strait closure = $120 oil; currently at $845. LNG Market BoomSurge in Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) for new liquefaction capacity84 million tons of new capacity in 2025; 37 MTPA in first half 2026US leading project growthLNG must bypass choke points for true energy security6. Venezuela Oil Resurgence$13 billion in sales since Maduro's captureProduction rebounding: 800K barrels/day (January) → 1.2M barrels/day (March-April)Chevron and Exxon positioning for expansionPotential model for Iranian recovery (without IRGC)7. US Crude Inventory DeclineDown 7.2 million barrels to 404.5 millionCushing, Oklahoma at 18.6 million barrels (near operational bottom of 20M)Cushing lost importance to world oil pricingParadox: Empty Cushing should support prices, but doesn't8. California's Transportation Fuel Infrastructure CollapseDemands 58 million gallons daily: 37M gasoline, 11M jet fuel, 10M dieselRefinery count: 38 → 7 (6 more closing due to CARB regulations)Limited import pipes; insufficient storage capacityProduction declining sharply while demand remains highMost expensive transportation fuels in nation for residents9. Natural Gas Success StoryExpand Energy (NASDAQ: EXE) reports 27.5 MMCF/day from Hainesville wildcatNorth America's largest independent natural gas producer performing wellVectorVest rating: Buy10. Europe's Energy Crisis: Nuclear Shutdown During Heat WaveFrance shutting off GoFan2 nuclear reactor due to 40°C heat waveNuclear plants rely on river water for cooling (design flaw)Environmental regulations limit water discharge temperatureEU electricity mix: 30% wind/solar (vs. 29% fossil fuels) – but at what cost?De-industrialization and higher consumer costs11. Climate Policy ReckoningUN climate panel quietly admits doomsday scenarios were implausible$10.4 trillion spent on wind and solar globallyAlternative scenario: Same investment in nuclear = 174 additional reactors (vs. 94 current US reactors) + 1,700 worldwideNet-zero policies result in 38% higher consumer energy costs in blue statesFear-mongering and policy misalignment with physics12. Key Takeaway: Energy Security Starts at HomeDomestic production capacity is criticalEnergy dominance displayed through exportsRealistic policy must account for infrastructure constraintsNeighbor-to-neighbor preparedness (emergency power solutions like Jackery)1.Oil Prices Ignore the Warnings of the Physical Markets. Refinery Crack Spreads Grow2.Iraq Militias Attack Saudi Oil Facilities for a Second Day3.LNG Vessel Demand Soars as US Leads Project Growth, and Qatar is Offline4.QatarEnergy Adapting while Protecting its Revenue Stream5.U.S. Sale of Venezuela's Oil Hits $13 Billion Since Maduro Capture6.US Crude Oil Inventories Decreased by 7.2 mb to 404.5 mb7.The impending collapse of California's transportation fuel infrastructure8.Expand Energy's First Far Western Haynesville Wildcat IPs 27.5 MMcf/d9.France Shuts Off More Nuclear Power as Heat Builds Across Europe, Sparking an Energy Domino of FailuresStill very relevant - 10: UN Climate Panel Quietly Admits Its Doomsday Climate Scenarios Were ‘Implausible' – How much money has been spent on Net Zero because of lies?Check the articles on https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? 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Singer and songwriter Will Brown joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week.Will opens up about the mental health themes behind his new album, Welcome to Brownsville. Will reflects on the heavy mental toll of growing up in a small Kansas congregation where imperfection wasn't an option and about the terrifying leap of faith it took to step away from the family church business. Plus, Will opens up on what happened when he had to sell his home and move to LA to reclaim his voice and his life. Finally, Will looks at the mental health themes of his songs including Better Man and I Found You.Will's album Welcome To Brownsville is out to stream nowSecure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the vengeful Bell Witch to the lingering spirits of Gettysburg, America is packed with haunted spots that refuse to let go of their ghosts – whether it's eerie voices in old asylums, shadowy figures in historic mansions, or phantom footsteps in forgotten graveyards. If you're looking for a brush with the supernatural, these legendary (and lesser-known) locations won't disappoint.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedAmericaREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36de8fpnLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“America's Most Haunted Places” by Troy Taylor and April Slaughter for AmericanHauntingsInk.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/582mh58k (used with permission)“America's Not-So-Famous Haunted Houses” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p979tsv (used with permission)(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.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January, 2022Weird Darkness tours fifteen haunted American locations, starting with the ones every ghost hunter already knows. The Bell Witch Cave in Adams, Tennessee, where a spirit claiming to be the witch of Kate Batts tormented the Bell family for years and, some say, retreated into a cave near the Red River. Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, where tuberculosis patients died in numbers large enough to require a body chute running down the hill and out of sight. The Myrtles Plantation, whose most famous ghost stories turn out to be false, though the apparitions on the grounds keep getting reported anyway. The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, where four members of one brewing family took their own lives across five decades. Gettysburg's Devil's Den, the Stanley Hotel that inspired Stephen King, the Winchester Mystery House with its staircases to nowhere, Bachelor's Grove Cemetery outside Chicago, Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Texas, and the Villisca Ax Murder House in Iowa, where eight people were killed in their beds in June of 1912 and no one was ever convicted.Then the show turns to the houses that never made the lists. Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, built on the site of a French and Indian War garrison and later a stop on the Underground Railroad. Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford, Illinois, a twenty-seven-room Swiss-style home on a limestone bluff where children's laughter is heard by staff who came in as skeptics. The McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City, where a little girl walks in and out of a mirror. Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, where a fired servant locked seven people in Frank Lloyd Wright's home in August of 1914, set it on fire, and killed them with a hatchet as they tried to escape. And Prospect Place in Trinway, Ohio, built by an abolitionist who used a cupola signal light to tell escaping slaves that food and shelter waited inside — some of whom never left.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive milestone for North American cross-border commerce as ⁠Mexico remained the United States' largest overall trading partner in May⁠, recording $87.23 billion in two-way trade. Trade between the U.S. and Mexico surged 17.06% year-over-year, fueled by $33.05 billion in U.S. exports and $54.18 billion in imports, with the port of entry in Laredo, Texas, remaining the nation's busiest international trade gateway. Next, we shift over to the air cargo sector where United Airlines is riding a massive wave of disruption-driven pricing power straight to the bank. The carrier's ⁠cargo revenue surged 22.6% to $527 million in the second quarter⁠ as it benefited from a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war and the strongest volumes since the Covid-fueled boom in 2020. Higher yields were the main contributor, with global shipping space on aircraft falling more than 12% in the Middle East due to ongoing war risks. Finally, we explore a major bet on American shipbuilding coming to the Texas coast as autonomous maritime technology company ⁠Saronic selected the Port of Brownsville for Port Alpha, a planned $3 billion-plus next-generation shipyard⁠ that will dramatically expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity while creating up to 10,000 jobs in South Texas. The software-defined facility will focus on building autonomous maritime vessels for commercial and defense applications, initially occupying 835 acres with room to expand to nearly 4,400 acres. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive milestone for North American cross-border commerce as Mexico remained the United States' largest overall trading partner in May, recording $87.23 billion in two-way trade. Trade between the U.S. and Mexico surged 17.06% year-over-year, fueled by $33.05 billion in U.S. exports and $54.18 billion in imports, with the port of entry in Laredo, Texas, remaining the nation's busiest international trade gateway. Next, we shift over to the air cargo sector where United Airlines is riding a massive wave of disruption-driven pricing power straight to the bank. The carrier's cargo revenue surged 22.6% to $527 million in the second quarter as it benefited from a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war and the strongest volumes since the Covid-fueled boom in 2020. Higher yields were the main contributor, with global shipping space on aircraft falling more than 12% in the Middle East due to ongoing war risks. Finally, we explore a major bet on American shipbuilding coming to the Texas coast as autonomous maritime technology company Saronic selected the Port of Brownsville for Port Alpha, a planned $3 billion-plus next-generation shipyard that will dramatically expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity while creating up to 10,000 jobs in South Texas. The software-defined facility will focus on building autonomous maritime vessels for commercial and defense applications, initially occupying 835 acres with room to expand to nearly 4,400 acres. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott and Dino Mavrookas, co-founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, made an announcement about manufacturing investment at the company's headquarters in Austin.Saronic was founded in 2022 and specializes in unmanned maritime vehicles. Mavrookas announced a $3.2 billion investment at the Port of Brownsville for the company's next generation Port Alpha shipyard. The project is focused on the production of autonomous surface vessels for defense and commercial applications.Here is an audio recording of their remarks.Editor's Note: To read the full story go to riograndeguardian.com.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos. 

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Be sure and join on our YouTube Channel with our special guest, retired FDNY Captain Paul Brown. Capt Brown is a Third generation FDNY member. His Grandfather, father, 2 Uncles, 2 brothers, 4 cousins were all on the Jaab. He Started on Transit PD in 1984 ENY, Brownsville, Bed Stuy. Was Appointed to the FDNY in 1989 and assigned to Engine 93 in Washington Heights He Transferred to L-43 in 1991 Promoted Lt May 2000 and covered in the 15th Div Was covering UFO in E234 leading up to WTC Assigned to E-290 Oct 2001 He Crossed the floor to L103 April 2004 Joined IMT in 2004 Promoted to Captain 2006 13th Div Was Assigned to Ladder 158 2007 Retired December 2016. Since retiring he has co-authored a book calle "The Rising from Ground Zero"- The FDNY didn't just recover after 9/11 - they actively chose to rebuild. A powerful story of healing, leadership and transformation within America's premier fire department. Gonna be another great show. We will get the whole skinny. You don't want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You can also listen to our podcast…we are on all the players. #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #Tradition #FDNYBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Childcare Conversations, we chat with Robert Rodriguez, co-owner of Texas Christian Preschool in Brownsville, Texas. Robert shares how his mom founded the business back in 1981, and how he brought his corporate retail and finance background to the family biz about ten years ago. The real gold nugget here? His journey from Post-it notes to discovering Playground, a childcare management software that actually listened to his needs and built out a CRM just for centers like his. If enrollment tracking feels like a hot mess, this one's for you! Learn more about Robert: www.tcpreschools.comThanks for Listening

The final Monday of June is packed with freight news, industry insights, and plenty of laughs on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harrison and Michael Vincent kick things off by catching up on weekend adventures—from bourbon tasting and disc golf to a look at what's ahead for the freight industry this summer. In this episode: The Port of Brownsville completes its $295 million ship channel expansion and what it means for trade, LNG exports, and cross-border freight. A $500,000 bourbon shipment disappears after thieves pose as a legitimate trucking carrier. How cargo theft scams continue to evolve. FMCSA announces major enforcement actions, shutting down fraudulent CDL schools, removing non-compliant ELDs, and increasing investigations. Are these meaningful reforms or simply fixing long-standing problems? Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store, joins the show to discuss fleet maintenance, fuel costs, equipment lifecycle planning, and why proper truck specifications can save fleets thousands over the life of a vehicle. Plus, Grace Sharkey joins later in the show with more insights on the biggest stories shaping transportation and supply chain. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Monday of June is packed with freight news, industry insights, and plenty of laughs on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harrison and Michael Vincent kick things off by catching up on weekend adventures—from bourbon tasting and disc golf to a look at what's ahead for the freight industry this summer. In this episode: The Port of Brownsville completes its $295 million ship channel expansion and what it means for trade, LNG exports, and cross-border freight. A $500,000 bourbon shipment disappears after thieves pose as a legitimate trucking carrier. How cargo theft scams continue to evolve. FMCSA announces major enforcement actions, shutting down fraudulent CDL schools, removing non-compliant ELDs, and increasing investigations. Are these meaningful reforms or simply fixing long-standing problems? Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store, joins the show to discuss fleet maintenance, fuel costs, equipment lifecycle planning, and why proper truck specifications can save fleets thousands over the life of a vehicle. Plus, Grace Sharkey joins later in the show with more insights on the biggest stories shaping transportation and supply chain. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lizzy de la Garza Putegnat is the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Titan Fuel, a fuel export company, where she leads government affairs, marketing, and community outreach. Previously, she worked at Schneider Electric, a Fortune Global 500 company, where she provided energy management consulting for the public sector. Earlier, she was Director of Business Recruitment, Retention, and Expansion at the Brownsville Economic Development Council, where she played a key role in recruiting businesses and creating thousands of jobs, including the recruitment of SpaceX. In this episode interview from May 2025, Lizzy shares about the various hats she wears, some adversities and what she's most proud of. A Brownsville, TX, native from humble beginnings, Lizzy was the first in her family to attend college in the US. She attended Duke University on scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. After graduating, she moved back to the Rio Grande Valley to make a positive impact in her community. As a passionate community servant leader, she has served on 16 boards and numerous councils and committees. In 2021 Governor Abbott appointed Lizzy to the Texas State Technical College Board of Regents. She is currently serving on 10 state and local boards including: TSTC, Texas Lyceum, Business Development Fund of Texas, RGV Partnership, Chairwoman of Greater Chamber of Harlingen, Treasurer of Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, Vice President of United Way of Northern Cameron County, and many others. Lizzy has received multiple awards and recognitions since 2020, including: “Moms & Industry Honoree” by RGV Linking Economic & Academic Development, “Woman of the Year for Community Service Award” by Zonta Club of Brownsville, “Rio Grande Valley Remarkable Women Finalists” by Nexstar Media Group, “Hispanic Women Making History Award” by Hispanic Women's Network of Texas RGV Chapter, “Trailblazing Women Award” by State Representative Janie Lopez, “Distinguished Alumni Award” by Leadership Brownsville, “Women Empowerment Award” by Greater Chamber of Harlingen, “Women of Distinction Award” by RGV Hispanic Chamber, and others. Above all, Lizzy is the proud wife of Steven and the proud mother of their biggest blessings, Isabella and Elliana.

Raised as a preacher's son in Kansas, Will Brown arrives with Welcome To Brownsville, a debut EP rooted in vulnerability, connection and emotional honesty. It is a project that doesn't just play, it moves. From the very first moment, it feels like stepping into a place built from reflection, where every note carries something lived, something overcome. The EP opens with “Welcome To Brownsville,” an introduction to a space that feels both imagined and deeply personal. A town where stories sit in the air, where voices come together. Backed by a choir, the track expands into something communal, something bigger than one person. It sets the tone clearly: this is a world built on connection. “Golden” follows, the track that marked a defining moment for Will Brown. It rises with warmth, pushing past insecurity and reminding you of your own worth. There is something immediate about it, something that stays with you. It doesn't just tell you that you are enough, it makes you feel it. With “I Found You,” the mood softens into something more vulnerable. It feels like a quiet reflection, a moment of searching and finding at the same time. Will Brown sings about identity, about feeling lost, about learning to accept yourself through someone else's presence. It is gentle, but it holds weight. “Better Man” shifts the energy again, more open, more facing forward. A song about growth, about trying, about becoming. There is a sense of movement running through it, of wanting to move beyond who you were. It carries both doubt and hope at once, grounded in honesty. One of the EP's strongest moments arrives with “Scars and Glory.” Driven by rhythm, the track turns pain into something powerful, something visible. Will Brown doesn't hide from what has shaped him, he leans into it. As he sings about wearing those experiences like armour, it becomes a reminder that everything you've been through has built you into who you are now. It is uplifting, honest, and impossible not to feel. “Mr. Turner's Song” brings things back down to something more intimate. A story shaped by love and loss, by longing and distance. It sits in that space between holding on and letting go, showing just how deeply someone can feel, even when that feeling isn't returned in the same way. The closing track, “Oceans Of Love,” begins almost weightless. Will Brown's voice comes in a cappella, soft and exposed, with the faint sense of the outside world around it. It feels like standing by the water, hearing birds in the distance, the song unfolding like a quiet moment at the edge of something vast. The ocean becomes a metaphor for everything uncertain, everything overwhelming. But within that, there is calm. There is reassurance. A reminder that you will move through it.

Depression. Insecurity. Seven-figure verdicts that didn't feel like enough. Michael Cowen — national trucking lawyer, trial veteran with 130+ cases, and host of his own podcast — had achieved the kind of success most lawyers dream about, and it still wasn't working for him psychologically. The turning point came when he stopped chasing a specific result and started trusting the process. In this conversation with guest host Przemek Lubecki, recorded live at TLU Huntington Beach 2026, Michael opens up about the mindset overhaul that unlocked eight-figure verdicts, the mantra he still repeats while waiting for a judge to take the bench, and the firm-wide case review system he uses to prevent his lawyers from undersettling cases. Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Michael Cowen | LinkedIn☑️ Cowen Law on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, & YouTube☑️ Przemek Lubecki | LinkedIn☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode Snapshot★ Michael graduated from law school, clerked on the Fifth Circuit, and joined a big law firm in New York City.★ After moving back to Brownsville, Texas for his future wife, Michael joined a plaintiff firm under mentor Ed Stapleton, tried four cases in his first year, and inherited his own law firm just four years out of law school.★ Michael describes a prolonged period of cyclical depression, weight gain, and insecurity — driven by taking too much personal responsibility for case outcomes.★ His mindset transformation came through intensive coaching with Sari De La Motte, daily use of "The Miracle Morning" routine, and a mantra about trusting judges and juries that he still repeats silently in the courtroom.★ Michael explains that truly earning courtroom confidence requires two experiences: winning a case to prove it's possible, and losing a big one to prove you survive it.★ At Michael's firm, no commercial-policy case is allowed to proceed to a demand or mediation until the attorney has first presented it to the full firm at their weekly Tuesday lunch — a structured review designed to prevent undersettling.★ Michael's Big Rig Bootcamp (July 9) will feature live cross-examination demonstrations, medical testimony training, and a deep dive on why facet joint injuries treated with radiofrequency ablation are million-dollar cases.Produced and Powered by LawPods

Rey Trevino, Pecos Operating Company, and Podcast host for the Crude Truth stopped by the Energy News Beat Podcast. We had a blast filming at the Petroleum Club in Downtown Fort Worth. Hat tip to all of the great people at the Petroleum Club, making it a great place to have business meetings. Follow Rey on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reytrevinoiii/Also, Pecos Operating Website: https://pecosoperating.com/1. Strait of Hormuz & Global Oil SupplyThe hosts extensively discuss the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes. They explore the geopolitical tensions affecting oil shipments, insurance challenges, and the impact on global energy markets. The conversation touches on Iran's role, potential nuclear concerns, and how these factors are keeping the strait effectively closed despite not being physically blocked.2. Paper vs. Physical Oil PricesA significant focus is placed on the divergence between paper oil prices (set by Wall Street traders based on market sentiment) and physical oil prices (actual tanker sales to refineries). The hosts note a $25-50 per barrel gap, with physical prices significantly higher—indicating potential market instability and currency devaluation concerns.3. California's Energy Crisis & Net Zero PoliciesThe podcast criticizes California's aggressive net-zero policies, which are driving energy costs to unsustainable levels. They highlight how California has become an "energy island" with sky-high electricity and fuel prices, yet continues doubling down on restrictive policies. The hosts contrast this with Texas's regulatory environment and economic success.4. Texas vs. California: Regulatory & Economic ComparisonA key theme is the stark difference between the two states—Texas has a $24 billion surplus due to oil and gas production, while California faces a $24 billion deficit due to regulatory burdens. This $50 billion swing illustrates the economic impact of energy policy.5. U.S. Oil Production & Refining CapacityThe hosts discuss America's leading position as the world's largest oil producer (~14 million barrels/day), but highlight a critical gap: the U.S. lacks sufficient refining capacity. They mention a new refinery in Brownsville, Texas that will process 250,000 barrels/day—still less than 5% of total U.S. production.6. Maritime Industry & Icebreaker ShipsDiscussion of revitalizing the U.S. maritime industry through the Shipping Act, including a multi-billion dollar contract to build U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers in Galveston—important for Arctic oil exploration and national security.7. Dark Fleet & Sanctions EvasionThe hosts detail the "dark fleet" of ~1,583 tankers (750 Russian, 320 Iranian) used to circumvent sanctions, with ships turning off transponders to avoid detection. This represents a significant challenge to global energy security and sanctions enforcement.8. Insurance & Lloyd's of LondonQuestions are raised about Lloyd's of London's role in restricting tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz, with speculation about potential coordination with Iran. The hosts contrast this with alternative insurance options like Chubb.9. Oil & Gas Investment & Tax IncentivesThe importance of active tax deductions for oil and gas exploration is emphasized, noting that 50% of U.S. oil production comes from privately held companies—a unique advantage that no other country offers.10. Future Oil Price PredictionsThe hosts predict oil prices will remain elevated (around $60-120/barrel) for at least 90 days, with potential short-term spikes if the Strait of Hormuz situation escalates, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and the need for capital investment in declining oil fields.Check out the Energy News Beat SubStack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling in as a new sponsor. https://welldatabase.com/

Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 Listen Without ads on patreon: www.pareon.com/dopeypodcast This week on the Wednesday Dose! The episode kicks off with a classic hippie Dopey email from listener MB, who recounts a spectacular Phish tour nitrous disaster. After days of ketamine, booze, overpriced cocaine, and lot balloons at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Colorado, MB face-plants into the dirt while clutching multiple nitrous balloons, destroys his glasses, spends a miserable flight home dry-heaving and hallucinating, and somehow survives a concussion-level experience. The story ends on a positive note with nearly ten months clean and sober and a request for dream guests Gibby Haynes and Jason Isbell. Dave then dives into Patreon and Spotify comments, including continuing fallout from the Dopey Sticker Contest. Selby files an official election challenge, claiming the contest was stolen and accusing Dave of failing to refresh Patreon before announcing a winner. Dave doubles down, insisting Felix Heads remains the champion despite accusations of voter suppression, corruption, and sticker fraud. Along the way listeners discuss ADHD, religion, Knicks fandom, kratom recovery, Long Island stories, and the eternal mystery of white crack dealers. The heart of the episode is an incredible interview with Michael Muniz, a 69-year-old Brooklyn native with 36 years sober. Michael tells a quintessential New York story that stretches from Brownsville gangs, schoolyard fights, and witnessing the neighborhood transformation of Brooklyn in the 1960s and 70s to marijuana, acid, cocaine, crack addiction, homelessness, Rikers Island, and ultimately recovery through Phoenix House. Michael shares stories about seeing his deceased father's face in the clouds during an LSD trip, discovering crack in the Cypress Projects and instantly becoming obsessed, losing everything while sleeping on subway trains and wandering New York's tunnels, robbing his mother, surviving violent encounters, and eventually finding his way into Phoenix House. What began as a plan to simply get clean long enough to save money and return to crack eventually became a lifelong recovery journey. The conversation explores therapeutic communities, recovery philosophy, family loyalty, homelessness during the crack epidemic, the culture of Brooklyn neighborhoods, Rikers Island in the 1980s, and the power of second chances. Michael also describes a dramatic courtroom moment where, facing serious federal charges, he convinced a judge to give him probation instead of prison after speaking honestly about recovery and wanting a different life. By the end, Michael reflects on his 36 years of sobriety, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, acting career, and belief that recovery is a lifelong process. Dave and Michael bond over drug dreams, gratitude, family, and the reality that while the desire to get high may never fully disappear, a meaningful life in recovery is infinitely better. The episode closes with Michael from the band Good Kid performing a live version of “Good So Bad,”  All that and MORE MORE MORE on the Wednesday dose of that good old Dopey Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are joined by Admiral William O. Studeman, United States Navy, retired, and his wife Diane, former Pan Am stewardess and one of the most gracious ambassadors the airline ever had.Their connection to Pan Am runs deeper than most. Diane grew up in Milford-on-Sea in Hampshire, England. The navy and aviation were not just a backdrop to her childhood but its very fabric. She joined Pan Am as a stewardess in the early 1960s, at what many would argue was the cultural apex of the Jet Age, when the uniform was a statement and the Clipper was a promise of something larger than the ordinary.Bill is, in the truest sense, a Pan Am kid. His father, Oliver J. Studeman, joined Pan Am's Western Division at Brownsville, Texas in 1933, flying mail-carrying tri-motored Fokkers from Texas through Mexico to Panama and across the north coast of South America. He was known professionally as O.J. and had the nickname of "Stude" by his friends and colleagues. Over four decades, O.J. rose from Chief Pilot of the Western Division to Operations Manager of the Alaska, Pacific, and Latin American divisions, to Assistant Vice President of Pan Am's Guided Missile Range Division at Cape Canaveral, to Vice President of the Metropolitan Air Facilities Division at Teterboro, New Jersey, where he retired in 1972. His uncle, on his mother's side, also worked for the airline. Bill was born in Brownsville in January 1940. Pan Am, for him, was not just a company. It was a family inheritance.Bill and Diane met in the summer of 1962 at London's Heathrow Airport, where Bill was working the Pan Am ticket counter and Diane was working the TWA desk. She joined Pan Am shortly after. He entered Officer Candidate School in 1963 and spent the next 32 years in the United States Navy as a naval intelligence officer. At his Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Frank Murkowski said Bill had "mastered, as few others have, the intricate and arcane world of signals intelligence." He served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and Deputy Director of Central at CIA, twice serving as its acting director of the agency across two presidential administrations. Diane hung up her wings to become a Navy wife and mother. They settled eventually in Annapolis.Before the interview, this episode explores three places that rarely appear in the standard Pan Am narrative: Brownsville, Texas, where the airline learned to fly in the clouds and where O.J. "Stude" Studeman first fell in love with the sky; Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, the man-made island built to launch the Boeing B-314 Flying Boats toward Asia, whose art deco terminal still stands today; and Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, the oldest operating commercial airport in the New York metropolitan area, and the place where O.J. Studeman's remarkable Pan Am career came to a close.Bill and Diane's son, Rear Admiral Mike Studeman (ret.), recently published a book on leadership called Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity now available in bookstores and as an audiobook. This is Episode 65 of The Pan Am Podcast, and the final full episode with Tom Betti as host in the history and humanities format that has defined this program since its first season. Episode 66, the season finale and Tom's final episode, will be a five-year retrospective with special guests.Support the showVisit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

You might remember the Jesuits of Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministry. They have a podcast that we've aired episodes of on this very channel. Every week for ten seasons now, Fr. Brian Strassburger the director of the ministry, and Joe Nolla, a Jesuit regent, have been dropping us into their work, sharing with us stories from the US-Mexico border, helping us understand the nuances and lived reality of immigration policies and hosting an array of impressive guests who research, write about or work with immigrant communities. Well, today's a special episode: Joe Nolla is wrapping up regency and heading to Paris, France to begin theology studies—the next and final stage in Jesuit formation before ordination to the priesthood. So, Brian asked AMDG host Eric Clayton if he'd do a sort of exit interview for Joe as a bonus episode of the podcast. And now we're airing that episode here for you. It's a great conversation. Joe's reflections and experiences give insight into Jesuit formation, Jesuit ministry and the ongoing needs that Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministry is trying to meet in and around Brownsville, Texas. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you want to learn more, visit delcamino.org.

Wasif Latif, Co-Founder, President & Chief Investment Officer, Sarmaya Partners, stopped by the Energy News Beat Podcast again. This time, we covered the current events on the Strait of Hormuz and the impact of the Iranian war. It does not look like they will be going away quietly into the night and will want to cause damage to the global markets, as they were caught mining the Strait this weekend. We highly recommend following Wasif on his LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasiflatif/, and check out Sarmaya Partners https://sarmayapartners.com/1. The Return to Tangibles & Commodity Super CycleThe podcast opens with the central theme that the world is returning to tangible assets—commodities, real assets, and energy. Wasif Latif argues this is a multi-year secular trend that began in 2021, driven by inflationary pressures and geopolitical events. He believes we're in the early innings of a commodity super cycle that will last several years.2. Geopolitical Impact on Oil MarketsA major focus is the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its cascading effects on global oil supply. The hosts discuss how this disruption has taken 10-20% of global oil supply offline, creating supply shocks similar to the 1970s. They explore how this affects different regions differently—the U.S. is relatively insulated (only 2% of oil comes from the Strait), while Asia faces acute challenges.3. Oil Supply & Demand ImbalanceThe podcast emphasizes that global oil demand continues to rise as developing nations grow economically, but investment in new oil exploration and production has stalled. They cite a $1-3 trillion shortfall in exploration spending needed to meet future demand. Oil prices may need to reach $100+ per barrel to justify new investment.4. U.S. Energy Independence & Refining CapacityDiscussion of America's shale revolution and recent developments like the new refinery in Brownsville, Texas (coming 2027) designed to process light sweet crude. The U.S. has increased production from 8 to 13 million barrels per day over a decade, but refining capacity remains a constraint.5. Stagflation Risk (1970s Scenario)The hosts warn of a potential stagflationary environment—where the economy stagnates while inflation remains high. They compare current inflation trends to the 1970s, noting that recent CPI and PPI data show concerning spikes. Unlike the 1970s, gas lines are unlikely due to improved energy efficiency, but widespread price increases across goods are expected.6. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) ReleasesDiscussion of coordinated global SPR releases as a stopgap measure to dampen oil prices. However, these are temporary solutions that buy time but don't provide permanent protection. The hosts note that countries like Japan, Korea, and India will likely rebuild their SPRs, creating additional future demand.7. Natural Gas as a Bridge Energy SourceNatural gas is positioned as a key transitional energy source, especially for data centers and AI infrastructure seeking low-carbon alternatives. The podcast explores how U.S. natural gas prices could converge with global prices as LNG export capacity expands, similar to how Brent and WTI oil prices have converged.8. Coal's Role in the Global Energy MixWhile Western nations have reduced coal usage, China and India continue heavy reliance on it as part of an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy. Germany's energy policy mistakes (shutting nuclear and coal, relying on Russian gas) are highlighted as a cautionary tale.9. Gold as Inflation Hedge & Currency ProtectionGold is analyzed as a beneficiary of both geopolitical tensions and sovereign debt pressures. The podcast argues that governments facing high debt levels will choose to protect bond markets over currencies, leading to currency depreciation and gold appreciation. Historical comparisons show gold's current bull market is still in early innings.10. The Yen Carry Trade & Financial Stability RiskDiscussion of Japan's bond market challenges and the "widow maker" trade. The hosts warn that if the Bank of Japan raises rates to combat inflation, it could trigger a yen appreciation that unwinds the massive yen carry trade, potentially causing a global equity market selloff.11. Silver's Dual Role: Precious & Industrial MetalSilver is highlighted as both a precious metal and critical industrial commodity for chips, solar panels, and AI infrastructure. Physical demand for silver is outpacing supply, with industrial companies now procuring directly from mining companies, suggesting the physical market will eventually drive prices higher.12. Geopolitical Negotiations & Market ImplicationsThe podcast discusses ongoing negotiations between the U.S., China, and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. President Xi's statement about wanting the strait open without tolls is seen as positive. The hosts note that equity markets are already pricing in a resolution, suggesting the war is "over" from a market perspective.Key Takeaway:The overarching narrative is that we're entering a new era where physical commodities and real assets will outperform financial assets due to geopolitical tensions, supply constraints, inflation, and sovereign debt pressures—a return to the dynamics of the 1970s, but without the gas lines.Check out the Energy News Beat SubStack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling in as a new sponsor. https://welldatabase.com/

Visit https://www.markkilroyfoundation.org If you would like to donate to the Mark Kilroy Foundation. In March 1989, twenty-one-year-old University of Texas student Mark Kilroy and some friends traveled south of the border to Matamoros, Mexico to celebrate the end of spring break, along with thousands of other American students that year. After drinking all night at a bar on the night of March 10, Kilroy got separated from his friends when they decided to call it a night a little after 2:00 am. No one would see Mark Kilroy alive again. As one of several towns bordering the United States, Matamoros was popular with American tourists; however, by the late 1980s, it was beginning to develop a reputation for drug-related crime. In fact, Mark Kilroy was just one of sixty people who went missing in Matamoros in just the first three months of 1989 alone. When Kilroy's friends reported him missing to the Brownsville, Texas police a massive search began, with investigators fearing Mark might have been kidnapped by one of the local gangs. It turned out, the truth was far worse than anyone had feared. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buy Tickets to MORBID LIVE at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Preorder YOUR copy of THE BUTCHER LEGACY References Associated Press. 1989. "Leader in cult slayings ordered own death, two companions say." New York Times, May 8: 14. Assocoated Press. 1989. "Hypnosis tried in hunt for student." Fot Worth Star-Telegram, March 17: 24. Bragg, Roy. 1989. "Cult 'godfather' ordered killing." Houston Chronicle, April 13: 1. —. 1989. "Fateful party is re-enacted." Houston Chronicle, March 25: 1. Cartwright, Gary. 1989. "The Work of the Devil." Tecas Monthly, June 1. Douglas, Jack, and Major Garrett. 1989. "13th victim pulled from killing field." Houston Post, April 14: 1. Garcia, Guy. 1989. "The Believers: Cult Murders in Mexico." Rolling Stone, June 29. Humes, Edward. 1991. Buried Secrets: A True Story of Serial Murder, Black Magic, and Drug-Running on the U.S. Border. New York, NY: Dutton. Kreps, Mary Ann. 1989. "Machete blow reportedly killed Kilroy instantly." Houston Chronicle, April 12: 1. Mishra, Upendra Nath. 1989. "Police search properties owned by alleged cult leader." United Press International, April 20. Perez-Trevino, Emma. 2009. "Remebering Mark J. Kilroy." Brownsville Herald, March 8: 1. Sanders, Kathy. 1989. "Rumors of Satanists kidnapping children have parents terrified." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, April 15: 1. Schutze, Jim. 2023. Cauldron of Blood: The Matamoros Cult Killings. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1989. "Parents of missing student seek help from state." United Press International, March 29. Warren, Susan. 1989. "Kilroys say drug users 'to blame' for son's killing." Houston Chronicle, April 13: 1.   Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Ambassador Tony Garza, a Brownsville native who served as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico under President George W. Bush from 2002 to 2009 and now works as counsel and special advisor to the global law firm White & Case in Mexico City, to discuss the state of the U.S.-Mexico relationship at a moment of unusual tension and opportunity.They discuss:Why the transactionalism defining U.S.-Mexico relations today was always present beneath the surface — and what changed when it became explicitHow President Sheinbaum has managed the relationship with Washington, and why her approach has earned approval on both sides of the borderThe coordinated operation that took down El Mencho, and what it reveals about the level of intelligence-sharing between the two governmentsWhy "cartels" is the wrong word for what Mexico is actually dealing with — and why that distinction matters for policyWhether the Trump administration would ever order direct military action inside MexicoHow multinational companies navigate corruption and security risks while continuing to invest heavily in Mexican manufacturingWhy nearshoring has proceeded more slowly than the headlines suggested — and where the real growth has actually come fromThe missed opportunity for comprehensive immigration reform in 2001, and what a more pragmatic path forward might look like todayWhy San Antonio's DNA — automotive, cyber, aeronautics, and its deep ties to northern Mexico — positions it better than Austin for what's coming next in North AmericaRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ 165. How Hill Country Landowners Are Challenging CPS Energy's 370-Mile Transmission Line Plan — Ambassador Garza references water and energy infrastructure as emerging areas for U.S.-Mexico cooperation. This episode examines one of the most consequential energy projects now moving through the Texas Hill Country.…..GET THE NEWSLETTER

In March 1989, twenty-one-year-old University of Texas student Mark Kilroy and some friends traveled south of the border to Matamoros, Mexico to celebrate the end of spring break, along with thousands of other American students that year. After drinking all night at a bar on the night of March 10, Kilroy got separated from his friends when they decided to call it a night a little after 2:00 am. No one would see Mark Kilroy alive again. As one of several towns bordering the United States, Matamoros was popular with American tourists; however, by the late 1980s, it was beginning to develop a reputation for drug-related crime. In fact, Mark Kilroy was just one of sixty people who went missing in Matamoros in just the first three months of 1989 alone. When Kilroy's friends reported him missing to the Brownsville, Texas police a massive search began, with investigators fearing Mark might have been kidnapped by one of the local gangs. It turned out, the truth was far worse than anyone had feared. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Preorder our collaboration with Hunt-A-Killer THE SALEM SLICER! We are SO excited for you to help us crack the case! Want a signed copy of THE BUTCHER LEGACY?Click here to order from Premiere Collectibles! References Associated Press. 1989. "Leader in cult slayings ordered own death, two companions say." New York Times, May 8: 14. Assocoated Press. 1989. "Hypnosis tried in hunt for student." Fot Worth Star-Telegram, March 17: 24. Bragg, Roy. 1989. "Cult 'godfather' ordered killing." Houston Chronicle, April 13: 1. —. 1989. "Fateful party is re-enacted." Houston Chronicle, March 25: 1. Cartwright, Gary. 1989. "The Work of the Devil." Tecas Monthly, June 1. Douglas, Jack, and Major Garrett. 1989. "13th victim pulled from killing field." Houston Post, April 14: 1. Garcia, Guy. 1989. "The Believers: Cult Murders in Mexico." Rolling Stone, June 29. Humes, Edward. 1991. Buried Secrets: A True Story of Serial Murder, Black Magic, and Drug-Running on the U.S. Border. New York, NY: Dutton. Kreps, Mary Ann. 1989. "Machete blow reportedly killed Kilroy instantly." Houston Chronicle, April 12: 1. Mishra, Upendra Nath. 1989. "Police search properties owned by alleged cult leader." United Press International, April 20. Perez-Trevino, Emma. 2009. "Remebering Mark J. Kilroy." Brownsville Herald, March 8: 1. Sanders, Kathy. 1989. "Rumors of Satanists kidnapping children have parents terrified." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, April 15: 1. Schutze, Jim. 2023. Cauldron of Blood: The Matamoros Cult Killings. New York, NY: Open Road Media. United Press International. 1989. "Parents of missing student seek help from state." United Press International, March 29. Warren, Susan. 1989. "Kilroys say drug users 'to blame' for son's killing." Houston Chronicle, April 13: 1.   Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shoes, graduation stories, medical professionals using A.I., Riley's KBTX The Three experience, how Tuesday got its name, a Brownsville 10-year-old buying a 3D printer, College Station's potential recreational center project, reptiles, and the best and worst affordable travel destinations — plus the latest news and sports. 

Buried on one of Bob Dylan's lesser 80s albums, "Brownsville Girl" is consistently cited as one of his greatest and most ambitious songs. Co-written by playwright/screenwriter/director/actor Sam Shepard, the song originally came to life as "New Danville Girl”. It was recorded, put aside, and then ultimately rewritten and overdubbed before finally seeing the light of day.Laura and Rebecca talk about creative collaboration, the alchemy of the songwriting process, and what we love about "Brownsville Girl"Find the video of this conversation over on YouTubeRead Bill Lattanzi's essay that we're referring to over at the Dylan Review.Find out more about Mason Moreno's research into the Dylan/Shepard Tapes over on the Infinity Goes Up on Trialpodcast.Read Sam Shepard's play True Dylan over on Esquire.Watch Gregory Peck's entire speech introducing Bob Dylan here.If you have a question for us, send us a voice memo to bobdylanhotline@gmail.com.For anything else get in touch at itsdefinitelydylan@gmail.comGet your Definitely Dylan baseball cap here.You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.

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Blue Dot Sessions Music Cue Sheet- 00:00-01:42: "Blue Horizon" by Blue Dot Sessions- 01:42-02:54: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions- 02:54-03:55: "Grimmer" by Blue Dot Sessions- 03:55-04:57: "Long as Night" by Blue Dot Sessions- 04:57-06:06: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions- 06:06-07:30: "Stepback" by Blue Dot Sessions- 07:30-08:36: "Smooth Waters" by Blue Dot Sessions- 08:36-10:13: "Shift of Currents" by Blue Dot Sessions- 10:13-11:43: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions- 11:43-12:15: "In Paler Skies" by Blue Dot Sessions- 12:15-13:59: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions13:59-14:41: "Wistful" by Blue Dot Sessions**Chapter 1: A Continent-Scale Freeze**An introduction to the February 2021 Arctic outbreak. We discuss how a disrupted polar vortex and a southward-shifted jet stream opened the door for a massive displacement of Arctic air, turning a series of winter storms into a national disaster [1, 2].**Chapter 2: Deep Freeze and Deadly Ice in North Texas**A look at the catastrophic conditions in Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco. This chapter covers the extreme duration of sub-freezing temperatures, including DFW's 139 consecutive hours below freezing, and the devastating, deadly 100-vehicle pileup caused by invisible ice on I-35W [2, 3]. **Chapter 3: Historic Wind Chills Hit Houston**Moving southeast to a city built for heat and hurricanes, we explore how Houston experienced its first-ever local wind chill warning, with temperatures plummeting into the low teens and measurable snow and sleet covering the metro area [3, 4].**Chapter 4: A Subtropical Shock in South Texas**Exploring the "killing freeze" that struck the lower Rio Grande Valley and Brownsville. We detail how places accustomed to mild winters suddenly faced temperatures in the teens and twenties, freezing rain, and ice-covered palm trees [4, 5].**Chapter 5: Oklahoma Trapped Under Arctic Air**A breakdown of Oklahoma's statewide, brutal cold wave. We highlight the unprecedented moment when all 120 of the state's mesonet stations recorded below-zero temperatures at the exact same time [5, 6].**Chapter 6: The Cold Reaches the Gulf Coast and Florida**Examining the storm's reach into the Deep South. This chapter covers the 23 consecutive hours of sub-freezing temperatures at the New Orleans airport and the dangerous wind chills and icy overpasses that stretched all the way into the Florida Panhandle [7, 8].**Chapter 7: Lake-Effect Snow Buries the Midwest**Shifting the focus to Chicago and the Great Lakes, we detail how the Arctic setup combined with a powerful winter system to create an extreme lake-effect snow event, dropping up to 18 inches of snow in places like Evanston while nearby areas saw a fraction of that amount [9-11].**Chapter 8: Conclusion: One Atmosphere, Many Local Disasters**A final reflection on the sheer scale of the February 2021 outbreak. We discuss how the storm's duration, varied precipitation, and widespread reach exposed deep infrastructural weaknesses across the country, rewriting the record books from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes [12, 13].Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The All Local for Monday, May 11th, 2026

Following a lead from the occult bookshop in Birmingham, the agents head to Brownsville, a small unincorporated area outside the city.Find out more about the Nature of My Game Podcast at www.NoMGPodcast.com or on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, and Threads @NoMGPodcast. To support us on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/NoMGPodcast.This episode of Sandcastle Virtues uses the scenario "Presence" written by Shane Ivey from Dead Drops, published by Arc Dream Publishing.This podcast was published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. The contents of this podcast are copyright Nature of My Game Podcast, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.Music Credit:Intro Music by Jean Luc Bouchard | www.jeanlucbouchard.comOther music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

In January 2025, the Trump administration declared a national emergency at the southern border and directed the military to take control of large expanses of the border, which include major cities like El Paso, McAllen, and Brownsville, and designate them as “National Defense Areas”. In a recent Border Chronicle investigation “A War Zone: Minus the War” with the nonprofit The War Horse, which serves military communities, we examined the impact this is having on border residents, the types of military surveillance and hardware being rolled out in the national defense zones, and the impact these zones are having on the military and migration at the border, including federal prosecutors attempting to charge migrants for trespassing.For this discussion, I joined Sonner Kehrt an investigative reporter with The War Horse, and David Roza, an independent journalist, who covers the U.S. military to talk about our collaboration, and catch you up on more recent military developments, including the Davis-Monthan Air Force base in Tucson hosting Space Force Guardians and Fort Huachuca near Sierra Vista, Arizona, which is developing a new mission for U.S. Space Force, whose somewhat bizarre official song— yes, this is real— you can listen to here.

Abigail Savitch-Lew, a former staff reporter for City Limits and now the author of the novel Livonia Chow Mein (Simon & Schuster, 2026), talks about her novel about inter-generational and cross-cultural conflict and community in Brooklyn. Photo: Cover art for Livonia Chow Mein. (Credit: Simon & Schuster)

In this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast, Martha Dorris sits down with Jorge Cardenas, CIO of Brownsville, Texas and a 2025 Service to the Citizen Award winner. Tasked with transforming one of the least connected cities in the U.S., Jorge shares how he built a smart city from the ground up, modernizing infrastructure, expanding fiber networks, and launching a private 5G network.He discusses key digital initiatives that improved city services, from online permitting and service request tracking to enhanced public safety systems and community Wi-Fi. Jorge also highlights Brownsville's growing use of AI and its innovation lab, along with future plans to expand connectivity and regional collaboration.Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners!Stay Connected:Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternationalTwitter: @DorrisConsultngFacebook: @DCInternationalResources Mentioned:Citizen Services Newsletter2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

What should Texans understand about the state's rapid economic growth? Many people see packed highways, busy small towns, and constant construction and assume Texas is just getting more crowded. But what if the bigger story is not simply population growth - it is the scale of economic development, infrastructure investment, and innovation reshaping the future of the state? In this episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons explores the forces driving Texas' continued expansion and why that growth matters for residents, business owners, and investors alike. He shares personal observations from a trip through small-town Texas before zooming out to explain how Texas has continued to lead the nation in economic development. Darryl unpacks several major initiatives that highlight where the state may be headed next, including large-scale chip manufacturing tied to artificial intelligence, a major new refinery project in Brownsville, and the rise of autonomous trucking operations taking shape in Texas. You'll learn: • Why Texas has remained a national leader in economic development. • How growth is reshaping small towns, infrastructure, and local communities. • What major projects in chips, energy, and autonomous vehicles could mean for the future of the state. • Why energy independence and refining capacity remain important economic themes. • How business owners can view Texas growth as an opportunity rather than a threat. • Why long-term investors may want to pay attention to the industries helping drive Texas forward. Whether you are a longtime Texas resident, a business owner navigating a changing local economy, or an investor trying to better understand where future growth may come from, this episode offers perspective on the innovation, expansion, and economic momentum continuing to shape Texas. Benefiting from the show? We'd appreciate it if you left a review on your favorite podcast platform. Resources: https://kodiak.ai/ 

The All Local Afternoon Update for Thursday, April 2nd 2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day:  A story about a judge in Harris County set me off. We have become such a weakling, pansy society that we will not be able to take out the directed energy of China and other competitors unless our populace decides to grow up and toughen up. Headline: Harris County judge's harsh treatment of IT worker goes viral. What “harsh” treatment? This is nothing, nothing!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.TX9 GOP runoff: Mealer gets backing of Don Huffines.A big piece in the Texas Tribune on the GOP Railroad Commission runoff. I backed Jim Wright and stand by that. Bo French is talking nothing about the oil and gas business or anything else that has anything to do with the Railroad Commission.Texas Service Sector was steady in March according to the Dallas Fed report.Big growth in the Rio Grande Valley: Cowen: SpaceX has generated roughly $99 million in tourism-related economic impact; $13 billion into the regional economy. I sent this to our friend Bob Zimmerman and he had an important political point to make. Cowen: Port of Brownsville contributing an ‘astounding' $11.9 billion to Texas' GDP Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Episode 412: In March 1989, 21-year-old University of Texas pre-med student Mark Kilroy travelled to South Padre Island with friends for spring break. One night, they crossed the international bridge from Brownsville, Texas, into Matamoros, Mexico, for drinks and a night out. In the early hours of March 13, as the group headed back toward the United States, Mark was briefly left standing alone near the roadside. When his friends turned back moments later, he had vanished. At first, they assumed they had simply become separated in the crowds, but Mark never returned. His disappearance triggered an urgent search on both sides of the border that would soon uncover something far more disturbing than anyone imagined, a discovery that exposed a hidden world of violence and horror behind one young man's spring break trip. The Work of the Devil | Texas MonthlyCult commits murder at Rancho Santa Elena | March 14, 1989 | HISTORY"Spring Break Murders" Mark Kilroy (TV Episode 2025) | IMDbMark Kilroy Murder - Arrests (1989) - KPRC-TV CollectionThe Believers: Cult Murders in MexicoMurder, Madness & Mayhem by Mike BrowneKidnap, murder, ritual sacrifice | University PressMurder of Mark Kilroy | WikipediaMark Kilroy Foundation, Santa Fe, TexasMark James Kilroy (1968 - 1989) - Find A Grave MemorialMemory Mark Kilroy | YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is your All Local morning update for March 30, 2026.

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Sandy Nurse, City Council member (D-37, Cypress Hills, Bushwick, City Line, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York), talks about her proposal for legislation that would increase New York City's minimum wage from the current $17 per hour to $30 per hour by 2030. Photo: Lidia Vilorio, a home health aide, gives her patient Martina Negron her medicine and crackers for her tea on May 05, 2021 (Credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)  

One of the most polarizing questions in the mind of any photographer is "Should—or shouldn't I—get an agent?"  The role of an agent in a photographer's career is often misunderstood, leading hungry creatives to think that securing representation is their number one key to success. In truth, the relationship between a photographer and agent is far more nuanced than simply booking more assignments. In today's podcast, we take a deep dive into this complex alliance in a discussion with two generations of top agents, whose combined careers span from the film-era to the latest in media buys.  Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at the many details involved, from the four P's Jennifer (JP) Perlmutter looks for in a photographer's work to Michael Ash's skill in editing a portfolio to allow a photographer's individual vision and passion to shine. Our experts also shed light on critical topics such as branding, while making distinctions between a physical and emotional brand. Get fresh insights about standing out in an oversaturated marketplace and the matter of seeing ahead of the curve on trends. As JP notes, "You don't have to hop on the current trend. You don't need to create the new trend. You need to create what's true to you, what's true to your vision, and then know that there are enough people out there—that there is your niche. There are the people who are going to love what you're doing." Guests: Jennifer Perlmutter & Michael Ash Episode Timeline: 3:16: Is there a difference between the terms agent and rep? 4:11: Michael Ash on his start as an agent in late 1970's New York. 7:46: Jennifer Perlmutter talks about her beginnings at the dawn of social media. 12:25: Having a good eye for talent, plus the qualifications and skillsets needed to be a rep.  16:54: Producing as part of an agent's role, plus a peek inside relationships between photographers and a rep. 20:16: Navigating connections between clients, photographers, and reps—plus contracts. 27:34: An agent's role in protecting a photographer's interests, plus their skill in editing and curating the work. 35:46: JP describes the Four P's—what she looks for in a photographer's work. 43:14: Episode Break 44:36: To brand or not to brand, plus distinctions between physical and emotional branding.  47:28: How do you stand out in an oversaturated marketplace and hone a unique vision? 53:29: The current trend for nostalgia and harkening back to the analog world.  57:56: Michael and JP discuss today's advertising marketplace and usage rates.  1:01:08: The matter of taste vs analytics in today's commercial marketplace. 1:04:21: How do you see ahead of the curve or know which trends are worth jumping on? Where do we go from here? 1:11:14: Apostrophe's mentorship program, advice for young creatives, and some thoughts on AI. Guest Bios: Michael Ash is a photographers' agent and creative consultant who began representing photographers in 1979, after failing to get drafted into Major League Baseball. Born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and raised on the streets of New York, Michael founded and led a successful agency in New York City from 1979 to 2016, focused on guiding the careers of more than 40 photographers from around the globe. He introduced this international talent to the world of commercial photography through representation, creative direction, and mentorship. Michael is an expert in contract negotiation, editorial curation, and client development. Most importantly, he has a lifelong dedication to nurturing artistic vision and unique creativity. Jennifer "JP" Perlmutter is currently a senior photo and motion rep at Apostrophe, with nearly two decades of experience representing and producing for photographers and directors across commercial and editorial realms. A 2006 graduate of Emerson College, where she studied advertising and visual arts, JP fell in love with photography early on and built a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce. She's known for her collaborative approach, sharp production insight, and deep commitment to artist development, especially when it comes to mentoring emerging talent. Possessing a robust skill set that includes artist representation, marketing strategy, photography, print production, social media and more, JP has built meaningful connections between artists, agencies, and brands, helping creatives collaborate authentically and thrive. She's passionate about championing visual storytellers and creating space for new voices in an ever-evolving industry. Stay Connected: Michael Ash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelash_original/  Michael Ash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelash2/  Jennifer Perlmutter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnperl/  Jennifer Perlmutter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jperlmutter/  Apostrophe Reps Website: https://apostrophe.is/  Apostrophe Reps on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apostrophereps/  Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Dana Glidden  

As gas prices nationwide skyrocket, President Trump announces a massive new Texas-based refinery in Brownsville he claims could spur thousands of new jobs.Plus, Exxon's move may signal a tipping point for Texas as a center for business.Also, a cultural change in the U.S. military leads to growing concerns about reporting of sexual assault and harassment.And […] The post Historic Baptist ledger sheds light on early Texas faith appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Tara breaks down a historic shift in U.S. energy policy: the opening of the first American oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas. She explains how previous policies gave China discounted access to critical heavy crude, undermining American manufacturing, and how Trump's actions are reversing that. From sanctions enforcement to reshaping global oil markets, Tara highlights why this is a major win for American energy independence, manufacturing, and defense—and why mainstream media barely covers it. SEGMENT SUMMARY: Tara opens with a stark comparison to the 1970s gas lines, showing images of long queues in China as global energy dynamics shift. She explains the strategic importance of heavy crude for manufacturing and how U.S. policy historically ensured China could buy it at discounted rates while America paid market prices. She details how sanctions on Venezuela, Iran, and Russia were mismanaged, allowing China to undercut U.S. manufacturers. Tara credits Trump with reversing this trend, enforcing sanctions, and reopening access to critical oil supplies, effectively implementing a pro-American energy policy. The segment highlights the opening of the new refinery in Brownsville, Texas—the first in five decades—capable of processing both shale oil and Venezuelan heavy crude. Tara emphasizes the long-term impact: China must now buy oil at world market prices, removing their previous manufacturing advantage, while American industry benefits. Tara also discusses Trump's diplomatic moves with Russia, encouraging them to sell oil at full price to further level the playing field against China, and critiques media narratives that downplay these strategic wins. KEY TOPICS: Opening of the first U.S. oil refinery in 50 years (Brownsville, Texas) Heavy crude importance for American manufacturing Historical U.S. policies favoring China's oil access Sanctions on Venezuela, Iran, and Russia Impact on global oil markets and Chinese manufacturing Trump's enforcement of pro-American energy policy Media coverage vs. actual strategic wins SOCIAL MEDIA POST:

Tara breaks down the latest U.S.-Iran conflict, exposing Democrat and media spin that falsely claimed Trump “made up” Iran's missile attacks. From the verified strikes that hit U.S. and allied bases to the coordinated Arab and Israeli response, Tara lays out the facts. She also highlights historic energy developments: the first U.S. oil refinery in 50 years is opening in Brownsville, Texas, boosting American energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign refining. SEGMENT SUMMARY: Tara opens with Democrat and CBS claims that Trump fabricated the Iran threat, dismantling these narratives by citing verified intelligence and the actual 223 missile attacks targeting U.S. bases and allied nations. She details the casualties, the damage, and the successful strikes that prevented further Iranian aggression. Next, Tara explains the broader Middle East response, including the UAE and Qatar taking action against Iran, and Israel coordinating strikes—all demonstrating how Iran's aggression reshaped regional dynamics. Finally, Tara transitions to U.S. energy policy, revealing the historic opening of the first new refinery in 50 years. She explains how this refinery will strengthen U.S. energy independence, process both domestic shale and Venezuelan oil, and reduce reliance on foreign refining—fixing policy failures left by past administrations. KEY TOPICS: Iran's 223 verified missile strikes on U.S. and allied bases Democrat and CBS claims of Trump “making it up” Middle East allies retaliate: UAE, Qatar, Israel coordinate strikes Impact on global energy and refining supply chains Opening of first U.S. oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, TX Energy independence and manufacturing security Historical context: Obama and Biden's Iran missile policies SOCIAL MEDIA POST:

Tara breaks down Trump's historic move to reopen the first U.S. oil refinery in 50 years, ending decades of anti-American sanctions mismanagement and cutting off China from discounted heavy crude. Long-term oil prices are set to fall while U.S. manufacturing gains a massive advantage. She also examines the shocking emergence of the “Red-Green Alliance” in New York, where left-wing activists and ISIS supporters converge in violent protests, highlighting media misrepresentation and the danger of ignoring radical left-Islamist collusion. SEGMENT SUMMARY: Tara starts by explaining the long-standing U.S. oil policy failures: sanctions on Venezuela, Iran, and Russia allowed China to buy discounted heavy crude while U.S. manufacturers paid full price. Trump's enforcement and reopening of the Brownsville, Texas refinery restore a pro-American energy stance, returning critical oil to U.S. hands and reshaping the global market. She then dives into voter integrity, discussing tens of thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls and Trump's lawsuits in 23 states to enforce transparency. Republican leaders blocking these reforms are called out, highlighting the need for accountability. Finally, Tara exposes a violent convergence in New York City where leftist activists and ISIS supporters carried out attacks at an anti-Muslim rally. She criticizes mainstream media for misrepresenting the attackers, calling it a calculated effort to confuse the public and normalize left-wing-Islamist collusion. KEY TOPICS: Trump reopens first U.S. oil refinery in 50 years Heavy crude returns to U.S. manufacturing, China loses discount Long-term global oil prices expected to fall Pro-American energy policy vs. decades of failed sanctions DOJ reports tens of thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls Trump lawsuits to audit 23 states' voter rolls Emergence of the Red-Green Alliance: left-wing & ISIS collaboration Media misrepresentation of violent left-wing/Islamist attacks SOCIAL MEDIA POST:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lavar Thomas. Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose. The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences. He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style. Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company. The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership. Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission. 2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact. 3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth. 4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity. 5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.” 2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation. 3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust. 4. Failure can be an important redirection When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image. 5. Purpose is the real currency Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully. 6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families. 7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability. 8. Global exposure changes lives Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential. NOTABLE QUOTES On faith “Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.” On stepping outside comfort zones “Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.” On failure “Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching). On purpose “Purpose is the real currency.” On redefining success “I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.” On reinvention after loss “I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.” On travel and identity “Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.” #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lavar Thomas. Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose. The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences. He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style. Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company. The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership. Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission. 2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact. 3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth. 4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity. 5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.” 2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation. 3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust. 4. Failure can be an important redirection When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image. 5. Purpose is the real currency Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully. 6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families. 7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability. 8. Global exposure changes lives Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential. NOTABLE QUOTES On faith “Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.” On stepping outside comfort zones “Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.” On failure “Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching). On purpose “Purpose is the real currency.” On redefining success “I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.” On reinvention after loss “I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.” On travel and identity “Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.” #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lavar Thomas. Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose. The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences. He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style. Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company. The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership. Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission. 2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact. 3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth. 4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity. 5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.” 2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation. 3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust. 4. Failure can be an important redirection When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image. 5. Purpose is the real currency Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully. 6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families. 7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability. 8. Global exposure changes lives Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential. NOTABLE QUOTES On faith “Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.” On stepping outside comfort zones “Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.” On failure “Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching). On purpose “Purpose is the real currency.” On redefining success “I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.” On reinvention after loss “I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.” On travel and identity “Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.” #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.