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Karen Read Trial: A Dog Named Chloe and a Video in the Garage The judge just opened the door to some of the defense's wildest claims — and shut it hard on others. With the Karen Read trial finally set to start Tuesday, Judge Beverly J. Cannone delivered a rapid-fire series of rulings that give us a sneak peek into what jurors will — and won't — hear once the courtroom doors swing open. And yeah, if you've been following this case, some of these decisions are kind of a big deal. Let's start with the defense's theory. They've been loud and clear from the start: Karen Read didn't kill Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, her boyfriend. Instead, they've said she's the fall girl in a much bigger cover-up — one involving other people at the house where O'Keefe's body was found... and possibly a German Shepherd named Chloe. No, seriously. Chloe the dog is part of this. O'Keefe was found dead in the snow outside 34 Fairview Road in Canton after a night out in January 2022. Prosecutors say Read hit him with her Lexus SUV, drove off, and left him to freeze to death. They've charged her with second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of an accident that caused death. But the defense says O'Keefe was already hurt or killed inside the house — and then dumped in the snow to make it look like a hit-and-run. And they've pointed to Chloe the dog as a possible source of some of the injuries on O'Keefe's body. Judge Cannone's latest rulings address how far both sides can go with this theory in court. First, the Chloe angle. The prosecution had an expert, Dr. James Crosby, lined up to say that a dog couldn't have caused the injuries found on O'Keefe's arm. But Cannone said hold up — Crosby can testify about dog anatomy, even Chloe's specific jaw structure and measurements, but he can't outright say Chloe's off the hook. That leaves the door open just enough for the defense to argue their theory, while still limiting how far the prosecution can shut it down. Then there's the garage video. The defense claims there's footage from the Canton Police Department's sallyport — basically a secured garage — that could show a State Police trooper tampering with Read's SUV. They believe someone might've messed with the taillight to make it look like the vehicle had been involved in the crash that allegedly killed O'Keefe. Cannone's ruling? The defense can bring in an expert to extract a forensically sound copy of that one specific video file. But they can't go on a fishing expedition through the entire Canton Police Department's detective file. So they'll get their footage — and if that video shows anything sketchy, it could become a cornerstone of their argument. Also getting the green light: defense expert Garrett Wing. Cannone said Wing's got enough experience to offer useful input on certain disputed issues — though she didn't spell out which ones. Still, it's another tool for the defense to try to chip away at the prosecution's version of events. On the flip side, the judge laid down some hard deadlines for the defense. By 5 p.m. Friday, they have to hand over all their evidence related to two experts from a forensic firm called ARCCA — the same firm that testified during the previous trial, which ended in a mistrial. And this time, they have to say if these experts are getting paid — something they conveniently left out last time around. They've also got until Monday to disclose any testing the experts have done, are doing, or are even thinking about doing. In short, the judge isn't letting the defense surprise anyone in the middle of trial. Play your cards now, or don't play them at all. So, as the courtroom preps for opening statements, here's what we know: the jury will hear about Chloe. They'll see the garage video — if it shows anything. And the defense will have a little more room to make their case about a cover-up. But Cannone's keeping the reins tight. This trial is going to be a showdown. #KarenReadTrial #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeOrCoverup Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
*DISCLAIMER* This episode covers adult topics that are not intended for young ears. 260. Sex After Cancer with Dr. Kris Christiansen James 1:19 (NIV) My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, **Transcription Below** Questions We Discuss: What is common mis-information that you want to set straight as it relates to cancer and sex? If someone is walking their own cancer journey right now, what would you advise them to both do and avoid doing so that they can still enjoy the healthiest sex life possible with their spouse? What hope do you have to share with people who have battled cancer and still desire to connect intimately with their spouse? Dr. Kris Christiansen is a board-certified family physician who specializes in sexual medicine. She attended medical school and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Minnesota. She practiced full spectrum family medicine for 10 years and then pursued additional training to specialize in sexual medicine. She works as a sexual medicine specialist at two different clinics in the twin cities. Her clinical interests include both male and female sexual dysfunction, and she loves working with individuals and couples to restore an important part of life. Dr. Christiansen is involved with teaching medical students and residents at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and she has presented at multiple local, national, and international medical conferences. She is involved with the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and serves on committees, collaborates with other experts to publish articles for medical journals, and edits informational articles for the society's new patient facing website. She is passionate about teaching patients, students, and colleagues about the importance of sexual health and well-being. In her free time, she started her own business called Intimate Focus which provides information and quality products to enhance and restore sexual health and wellness. She also enjoys shopping, hiking, and spending time with her family. Dr. Kris Christiansen's Website Previous Episodes featuring Dr. Kris Christiansen on The Savvy Sauce: 215 Enriching Women's Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen 216 Enriching Women's Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen Additional Place to Find More Episodes from The Savvy Sauce Related to This Topic: One-Stop Shop for Marriage and Intimacy Resources Dr. Kris Christiansen's Recommended Websites for Sexual Health: The Menopause Society Mayo Clinic National Institutes of Health International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health American Urological Association International Society of Sexual Medicine Sexual Medicine Society of North America American Cancer Society ISSWSH International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health SMSNA Sexual Medicine Society of North America ISSM International Society of Sexual Medicine The Menopause Society Find a provider: For a women's sexual health provider, pelvic floor physical therapist, (non-Christian) sex therapist ABCST American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (for a Christian sex therapist) Thank You to Our Sponsor: Leman Property Management Company Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribing to this podcast! 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Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” **Transcription** Music: (0:00 – 0:09) Laura Dugger: (0:10 - 1:22) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here. Leman Property Management Co. has the apartment you will be able to call home, with over 1,700 apartment units available in Central Illinois. Visit them today at lemanproperties.com or connect with them on Facebook. Today's message is not intended for little ears. We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message. Not many people specialize in the same thing as our returning guest for today, Dr. Kris Christiansen. She specializes in sexual medicine, and today she's going to provide clarity, information, and direction for how to maximize sexual pleasure with our spouse after one receives a cancer diagnosis. Here's our chat. Welcome back to The Savvy Sauce, Dr. Christiansen. Dr. Kris Christiansen: (1:23 - 1:30) Well, thank you so much, Laura. We had so much fun last time, and I'm looking forward to this conversation again today. Laura Dugger: (1:31 - 1:57) Likewise. I feel the same way. And it really wasn't that long ago that you were on The Savvy Sauce two times, so I'll make sure and link to both of those episodes in the show notes for today. But hopefully everybody's already well acquainted with you, and that's why we're just kind of diving right into our topic today. So, for starters, how did this topic of sex after cancer become an interest of yours to study? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (2:00 - 2:32) Well, so Laura, my job as a sexual medicine physician is that I work with both men and women and helping them with their sexual lives when they have problems or whatever. So, cancer is often a big part of that. So, through my journey with work, I've just developed a significant interest in learning how to really care for people to help restore this important part of life. Laura Dugger: (2:33 - 2:52) Absolutely, because a lot is taken away when somebody gets that awful diagnosis, and so I'm very grateful for people like you who are experts. But is there any common misinformation that you would like to set straight as it relates to cancer and sex? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (2:55 - 6:42) Well, interesting you say that, because there is so much misinformation out there just about sex in general. And then when we throw cancer in on top of that, it just makes it even more complicated. So, I think a common fear that people experience when they get that diagnosis that they hope they never hear, the C word, is that it's going to have a significant impact on their sexual intimacy. And you know what, it can, but that doesn't mean that that chapter in life is closed. We just have to remember that sexual intimacy is much, much broader than just intercourse. So, if we can refer to this as PIV sex, penis in vagina sex, many people view it as kind of an all or none thing. If they can't have vaginal intercourse or that PIV sex, then they don't want anything at all. Unfortunately, that just rules out or shuts out so much of sexual intimacy that God has intended for us. We may not be able to engage in the same activities for a time or even long term, but that doesn't mean that we can't connect. So, if we try to remember that intimacy, sexual intimacy is all about giving and receiving pleasure, then there are so many more opportunities. So, we have to get beyond the fact that sexual intimacy, sexual intercourse is just vaginal intercourse because it's not. It's giving and receiving pleasure. And however people want to connect or comfortable connecting, that they can still enjoy a very fruitful sex life. The other thing that is misunderstood and misconceptions is estrogen, vaginal estrogen, especially. Because, well, all women who enter menopause and you're in menopause for the rest of your life do experience some changes. And it's so common that women experience the genital urinary syndrome of menopause. That's vaginal atrophy, or when the tissues get drier and thinner and there can be tearing and pain as well as bleeding and decreased sensation, decreased sensitivity. These things are common with aging, but oftentimes cancer treatments emphasize that or accelerate it or make it even worse. And vaginal estrogen is really, really safe. It does not cause cancer. And most of the studies show that even in women who have breast cancer, that it doesn't cause recurrence. So vaginal estrogen, being so safe, can really save our vaginas. And we're talking about vaginal health and bladder health. It's not just about sex, but it helps keep our bodies functioning properly and minimizing pain and discomfort. So, if a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and she's on treatment, then obviously we have to talk to the oncologist, make sure they're okay with that. But we get more and more studies showing it's safety and it's definitely effective and can help keep our tissues young. Laura Dugger: (6:42 - 7:25) This is really helpful and brand new information to me. So someone, like you used that example, if they have breast cancer diagnosis and there's different types, but if they're doing the treatment where perhaps they go into early menopause or they have a hysterectomy or remove their ovaries and they even have an estrogen blocker so that they're not producing estrogen, for that type, you're still saying as long as you're working with the oncologist for that personal client, even in those situations, vaginal estrogen, which would be, I'm assuming, more of a cream or something you insert to the vagina, is that right? That that would be safe? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (7:25 - 10:55) So, where it gets a little gray is if the woman is taking an aromatase inhibitor, which is the estrogen blocker. So, it pretty much wipes all estrogen out of her system. There's a little more risk there. So most definitely we need to double check with the oncologist. But it often comes down to quality of life. I have a patient who, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I believe, in her early 60s. And she came to me at the sexual medicine clinic and she was just miserable. I mean, when we think of vaginal dryness, you think of, okay, it's annoying. You use a lubricant, right, and it's going to be just fine. In the beginning, yes, that's the case. But this genital urinary syndrome of menopause, GSM, gets worse with time, especially with those anti-estrogen treatments. And for this poor woman, she couldn't exercise. She loved to go hiking. She loved to go skiing. And just any kind of movement was painful. And we don't think of that. We kind of take it for granted. But for some women who really experience severe side effects of the breast cancer treatments and causing dryness and irritation, it affects everything. And for her, we tried all the non-hormonal things first. They didn't work. And her oncologist gave us the blessing saying, you know, we tried it. This is really important to you. Let's give it a try. And so, we've monitored her, and the vaginal estrogen hasn't caused any problems. So, a couple points on that. With the vaginal estrogen, yes, it comes as a cream. There's a tablet, which is like a little pill with an applicator that you insert in the vagina. There are vaginal inserts. They look like little caplets that you just insert with the finger. There's a vaginal ring. But with the localized treatment, it's meant to just act locally, meaning just on the vaginal tissues. And, oh, package insert. So, you know, here we tell patients, vaginal estrogen is safe. Don't worry. It's not going to cause cancer, heart attack, strokes, or blood clots. But then they go home. They get their prescription. They open up the patient insert, package insert, and it talks about risks and bad things that can happen and side effects. Unfortunately, the FDA says we have to use the class labeling or the side effects that are associated with systemic estrogen. And it automatically gets applied to the localized or vaginal estrogen treatments. So, patients go home, they read that, and they think we're lying to them. But, unfortunately, it's just very misleading because we have plenty of studies to show that vaginal estrogen doesn't cause those terrible things. And it's very safe. So, they just have to trust us. And there are groups and people out there trying to work with the FDA to get that class labeling effect removed because it just scares everybody away from using estrogen, which can be so helpful. Laura Dugger: (10:57 - 11:04) Wow, that is helpful. Is there any other common misinformation you want to make sure we don't overlook before we continue on? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (11:05 - 11:29) Well, I made a few notes here. No, I don't think so. Except that media, television, and all that other stuff that we see out there is so misleading when it comes to sexual intimacy. Because sex in real life doesn't look like what you see in the movies. Yeah. Laura Dugger: (11:30 - 11:45) Great, great point. And so, when somebody does get, like you said, that dreaded C-word diagnosis, what's a common path that they may experience as it affects them sexually? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (11:48 - 14:00) Well, so, the different cancers are so different and treatments are so different that it's hard to generalize for everybody. But, you know, first thing most people experience is fear. What's this mean for me? What's this mean for my life, my family? Am I going to be around in five years? So, it's that fear. And the initial part of that journey is often involved with meeting with lots of doctors, having all the tests, trying to figure out what's going on, what we're going to do. And sexual intimacy often isn't part of that first steps that they take. So, but when things kind of finally settle down, then those questions start popping up. What does this mean? It's important to talk with your cancer journey, your cancer team, the oncology team to find out what's going on. And it's important to ask all these questions because doctors really aren't very good about asking about sexual health and what that means to you. Oncologists, generally speaking, they want to treat the cancer and their job is done when the cancer is treated, under control, gone, whatever. And they've done a good job. However, so many of us are just left afterwards saying, okay, thanks, cancer's gone, but now what? And so, it's a matter of really trying to figure out what's important over time, learning what's going to work and what's not. And know that there are people out there to help you and that want to help you if it's not going as planned. You know, I just want to reiterate that people really need to advocate for themselves and they need to ask questions. And if they're not getting the answers that they want, don't give up because there are people, organizations, information out there that can be helpful. So rather than just worrying about what's next, seek help. Laura Dugger: (14:02 - 14:18) That's really great advice. And I think this may be an appropriate place to pause and just get some of those recommended places. Because if somebody, this is new to them and they don't know where to turn, do you have any places or websites off the top of your mind that you would recommend? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (14:20 - 15:41) Well, so cancer.org, the American Cancer Society has a lot of resources on there. When it comes to menopause-type symptoms and such, menopause.org is the Menopause Society, which has a lot of information. And a website called PROSAYLA, it's P-R-O-S-A-Y-L-A.com, is a website that's managed by ISHWISH. We've got all these acronyms. The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. So that is my go-to. Okay, so that's the organization where there's so much research and science and such happening. And the PROSAYLA.org or prosayla.com, either one works, is a website where there are several articles written by experts in the field. So, these are articles backed by science. It's not just somebody's opinion or somebody's blog. And I know there's an article on there about sex or cancer and sexuality. So, some generalities and some other references on that site too. Laura Dugger: (15:42 - 15:51) Okay, that is super helpful information. We'll make sure and add links to those places as well. Anything else that you want to make sure we don't miss? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (15:52 - 17:36) Well, when we talk about sexual concerns or sexual problems, we always try to approach it from a biopsychosocial aspect. Because those three different entities all play a big role in what works well and what doesn't. So, from the biological section, that's pain, medications, nerve problems, chronic medical problems. So obviously cancer plays a big role in that. And with cancer treatments and such, pain may be part of that, nausea, fatigue. And so, we just don't feel the same going through these treatments because it's really hard. As far as the psych bubble, I'm usually referencing a Venn diagram here. Psychological, so when we experience anxiety or depression or performance anxiety, that plays a big role. So, we need to take a step back and realize that what happens up here in our brain has a huge impact on how our bodies function physically. And then as far as the social aspect, that's our relationships, our interpersonal relationships with our partner, our spouse, with our family and how things are going on at work. A cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect all of those. And so, it's not just a magic pill to improve your libido because if we don't treat all these other things, people continue to struggle with their sexual function. Laura Dugger: (18:01 - 19:46) Duplexes, studios and garden style options located in many areas throughout Pekin. In Peoria, a historic downtown location and apartments adjacent to the OSF Medical Center provide excellent choices. Check out their brand-new luxury property in Peoria Heights overlooking the boutique shops and fine dining on Prospect. And in Morton, they offer a variety of apartment homes with garages, a hot downtown location and now a brand-new high-end complex near Idlewood Park. Their beautiful, spacious apartments with private garages in a quiet but convenient location await you in Washington. And if you're looking in Canton, don't miss Village Square Apartments. Renters may be excited to learn about their flexible leases, pet-friendly locations and even mini storage units available in some locations. Leman Property Management Co. has a knowledgeable and helpful staff, including several employees with over 30 years working with this reputable company. If you want to become a part of their team, contact them about open office positions. They're also hiring in their maintenance department, so we invite you to find out why so many people have chosen to make a career with them. Check them out on Facebook today or email their friendly staff at Leasing@LemanProps.com. You can also stop by their website at lemanproperties.com. That's LEMANproperties.com. Check them out and find your place to call home today. Also, Dr. Kris, are there any certain cancers or treatments that have the most detrimental impact on a person's sex life? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (19:48 - 23:15) We know that cancers that affect the breast, for women, but men too get breast cancer, and also the genital area have the biggest impact. We've talked a fair amount about breast cancer. Many of the treatments for breast cancer result in early menopause. If a woman is premenopausal when this happens, menopause can have a definite impact. The treatments can cause the pain and dryness and decrease sensitivity. Also, if surgery is involved in a mastectomy, it can affect our own body self-image. From a more physical standpoint too, when we have the mastectomy and those nerves are cut, it decreases the sensitivity. For a lot of women, breast stimulation is really important as part of their sexual play. If now her breasts are gone and she can't feel anything when her husband is touching her breasts, that can be a really hard adjustment. Any cancers that affect the genital area, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or anal rectal cancer for both men and women, and prostate cancer for men, those all have a huge impact. In addition to working with a lot of women who have breast cancer and overcoming and improving those areas, I work with a lot of men who have prostate cancer. Those treatments usually result in erection problems and urinary incontinence, which can be hard to deal with. Men who have a prostatectomy, so if they have their prostate removed, then 100% of them are going to have erectile dysfunction in the beginning. It's going to take time for those nerves to recover, and it may take up to two years to see that full recovery. In those first few months when I'm working with men, I'm trying to be their cheerleader, saying, don't lose hope, don't give up, because this is going to get better. It just takes time for those nerves to regrow. In the process, though, it is important to do whatever we can to make sure that that tissue stays healthy. Remember that the penis is actually muscle, muscle tissue, smooth muscle. If we don't use a muscle for several months, atrophy sets in, which is a bad thing. With atrophy, the penis can shrink in size, and scar tissue potentially can set in, and it just makes that recovery less optimal than what it would have been. Trying to maintain the blood flow during those first few months or first year is really helpful. Just to help maintain the blood flow and the oxygen to help keep the tissues healthy, so when the tenders do recover as best as they're going to, we get the best outcome. Laura Dugger: (23:16 - 23:36) This may be an ignorant question, but then if erectile issues are present during that first time period, but it's crucial to have the blood flow to that area, what can men do to increase blood flow there, even if erection is difficult or impossible? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (23:36 - 25:01) That's a great question. Taking a medication like Viagra or Cialis. Cialis is my favorite because it stays in the system for a good 36 to 48 hours every time you take it. If you're just taking a low dose every day, it just encourages a little bit of that blood flow every day. Using a vacuum device, which I just happen to have one right here, looks like this. A penis goes inside the cylinder, we create a vacuum or suction, and it pulls the blood flow in. It's not the most sexy thing, but using it and using the vacuum device several times a week just to get that blood flow going is a very helpful way to keep the tissues healthy. Getting an erection with the vacuum doesn't get those arousal-type feelings, so it looks a little weird, but it does work. For men who want to use this for sexual activity, you can get the erection within the tube, and then it comes with these tight rings that are stretched over the edge of the cylinder. Once you get the full erection within the tube, you slide that ring off to maintain the erection. Laura Dugger: (25:04 - 25:14) That's incredible just to pause and think of God's grace and these inventions and how incredible that there are solutions. Please continue, but I find that encouraging. Dr. Kris Christiansen: (25:16 - 27:39) There are all kinds of encouraging things, but if you're in the middle of this journey, it can be sometimes hard to keep going when you're not getting the results that you want to. But we believe in a big God, and he created sexual intimacy, and it's a gift. Other ways to help manage erectile dysfunction and a couple other show-and-tell things here. This medication is called Muse. The actual medication is a pellet that comes preloaded in this applicator. You insert it in the tip of the penis, the medication gets absorbed, and 10 minutes later, magic happens. I don't prescribe this very often because it's really, really expensive, a little harder to find. But the advantage to this medication is that it doesn't need the nerves to work, whereas the medications like Viagra and Cialis, they need the nerves. Guys usually kind of turn white when I pull this out. For our listeners, I'm holding an insulin syringe and needle. There is such a treatment where you can actually inject a tiny amount of medicine directly into the penis, and it will give you an erection. I tell men that with the pills like Viagra and Cialis, just in general with ED, it works in about 60% of men. We can get this to work, the injections to work, in 90-95%. It's such a tiny needle that men say it feels like a poke or a pinch once they get past that initial shock that they think is going to hurt. The usual response is, oh, that wasn't so bad, and it's very effective. This can work within four to six weeks, so whenever your surgeon says it's okay to engage in sexual activity again, this will work. Then last but not least is a penile implant. That's surgery, and that you have to wait at least a year, if not two, after the prostate surgery. That works in 99.99%. Wow. Laura Dugger: (27:40 - 27:56) We were focusing a lot on men for that one. Is there any medication or any other injections or anything like that for women, other than the vaginal cream or different ways to get estrogen in the vagina? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (27:58 - 31:15) Yes, we've got all kinds of treatments. If a woman has breast cancer, or for whatever reason we want to avoid hormones as much as possible, then generally we're starting with a vaginal moisturizer, which is different than a lubricant. A lubricant is just for sexual activity and just to make things slipperier and feel better. That often helps in the beginning, but as the GSM or the atrophy continues, the lubricant isn't enough. A moisturizer, think of like a facial moisturizer or a moisturizer for your hand, in order for it to work, you have to use it regularly, which is probably at least three times a week. These moisturizers can come in forms of a liquid that gets injected. They're little capsules that you can insert. Reveri is a hyaluronic acid suppository, which you insert in the vagina and over time that can be really helpful. One of my favorites is this Rosebud Everyday Balm. It's a really nice balm that you can put on the tissues inside the lips and inside the vagina. It's just really, really soothing. Again, you've got to use these things regularly. It will take a good two months at least to see the full effect, so it doesn't work right away. Just like with the guys where they've got to be patient with the nerves, we have to be persistent and patient with things that can work. A vaginal moisturizer is really helpful. A lubricant for sexual activity. There are over-the-counter and prescription medications that can help with arousal and orgasm. There are two approved medications for the treatment of low libido in premenopausal women. One is Addi, which is a pill that you take every day, also known as the pink pill. Another treatment is Vilece, which is an injection. It comes in a pen, so you never see the needle and really don't feel the needle. You give it to yourself about 45 minutes to an hour before sexual activity. Both of these medications are working on the brain chemistry because the brain is the biggest sex organ in the body. It's the most important sex organ. It works on the brain chemistry and improving the dopamine and norepinephrine and the good sex positive hormones. Like I said, it's only approved for premenopausal women, but many of us do prescribe it for postmenopausal women. We have studies to show that it's safe and it's effective. The drug companies didn't go through with all the rigmarole they had to do to get the FDA-approved indication for that. We've got all kinds of tricks up our sleeve. Laura Dugger: (31:16 - 31:26) Absolutely. Just piggybacking on that, they wouldn't oftentimes follow through on all those studies, would you say primarily because of financial restraints? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (31:27 - 31:41) Totally. To get a medication approved for female sexual function, it's multi-million, if not a billion dollars. Studies and everything that needs to be done, it's crazy. That's why these meds are so expensive. Laura Dugger: (31:42 - 32:14) Then you also mentioned earlier bringing in the quality of life. There are so many options to consider, but such a personal basis. I had another question that arose. You kind of were answering that because this one works with the brain chemistry. I'm thinking the body parts may be functioning and you can do different things to have an erection or be aroused with your genitalia, but how is desire affected with cancer? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (32:16 - 35:03) It's huge, unfortunately. Again, if we go back to that biopsychosocial model and for everything to work well, everything's got to be working well. If we have pain, of course that drives down desire. We use the analogy of putting your hand on a hot stove. Pain with sex can hurt just as badly as that. I have women tell me it's 10 out of 10 pain feels like shards of glass. Obviously, that's not pleasant. If we compare that to putting your hand on a hot stove, why in the world would you want to do that? We've got to take care of the pain. When it comes to pain, it becomes imprinted in the brain and the body responds by just amplifying that pain. You've got more pain and you have less desire. Part of GSM or surgery or chemotherapy and other treatments, radiation, can affect the nerves. We don't get those positive sensations and the arousal anymore. There's arousal in the brain as well as arousal in the genital area. If we're not getting that positive feedback that this just isn't fun anymore, it's hard to get enthused about engaging in that. Sex therapy can be really helpful. Sex therapy isn't going to fix thin tissues, but a sex therapist is very skilled and trained at working with people and working with couples on trying to process this, working through the process and the changes that are happening. Sometimes it is a permanent change in sexual function, so there's grief involved. Helping to process through some of that is really important. But again, if we take a step back and remember that sexual intimacy is more than just PIV sex, that there are all kinds of ways to be able to give and receive pleasure, as long as each person is comfortable with this. And moving beyond the thinking that, well, if I can't have intercourse, I'm not going to have anything at all, then that may mean you might not have anything at all for the rest of your life. That makes me sad. We just have to take a step back, work through some of this, because it's a journey, it's a cancer journey, it's an aging journey, and try to make the most of it. Laura Dugger: (35:04 - 36:32) I want to make sure that you're up to date with our latest news. We have a new website. You can visit thesavvysauce.com and see all of the latest updates. You may remember Francie Hinrichsen from episode 132, where we talked about pursuing our God-given dreams. She is the amazing businesswoman who has carefully designed a brand-new website for Savvy Sauce Charities, and we are thrilled with the final product. So, I hope you check it out. There you're going to find all of our podcasts, now with show notes and transcriptions listed, a scrapbook of various previous guests, and an easy place to join our email list to receive monthly encouragement and questions to ask your loved ones so that you can have your own practical chats for intentional living. You will also be able to access our donation button or our mailing address for sending checks that are tax deductible so that you can support the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and help us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. So, make sure you visit thesavvysauce.com. What are some of those examples for someone if they can't have PIV sex anymore? What are ways that you encourage continuing to build intimacy and a knowing of one another and offering and receiving pleasure? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (36:34 - 41:17) Well, starting with making sure each person is on the same page as far as what they're comfortable with. Okay? Communication is key. To be able to talk about what you want, what you desire, what your needs are, and listening to your partner say that same thing, trying to make no judgments and not forcing anybody into anything, but just so that we can help understand each other. And when it comes to actual giving and receiving pleasure, whether that's with manual stimulation, with your hands, with your fingers, or if you have a massager, oral stimulation, using a vibrator. And a vibrator can be really helpful for women in menopause, women dealing with cancer treatments, and also for men if they need a little extra help with the stimulation because their nerves aren't working so well. A vibrator, using it together in the context of giving and receiving pleasure can help, just help with the response, help with the enjoyment, and make it a little more fun, as long as everybody's okay with that. Using a lubricant is really important. And a good lubricant, you want to use a good lubricant because some of the more common ones, unfortunately, have ingredients in them that can actually hurt or irritate. And like KY and Astroglide, sorry to name names here, but they're basic water-based lubricants, have either glycerin, parabens, or propylene glycol in them, and those can irritate, so we want to try to avoid those. A silicone-based lubricant doesn't have those preservatives, and it stays slippery longer. Where we have to be careful with that is that if you're using a silicone tool, otherwise known as a vibrator, you don't want to use those together because it can ruin the tool. And if the man is struggling with ED, using too much, especially of a silicone lubricant, can make it too slippery. And too slippery is not so good for him. Oil-based lubricants, they're very nice, except if you're using condoms, it will degrade the condom and create other problems, potentially. Other ways to stimulate, manually, orally, and when women have pain with intercourse, I'm going to bring in another show-and-tell here, the pain is often coming from the vulva, not so much in the vagina. We talk about vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, but the part that's most sensitive is often just right inside the little lips here. And so, if we have terrible pain with penetration, we want to avoid that. However, the whole surrounding vulvar area is very rich in nerves, can be very much stimulated, and it can feel really good, however each person is comfortable stimulating that area. And another fun fact is that this entire structure is the clitoris. You know, when we think of the clitoris, we think of the glands, this tiny little magic button right here, which, by the way, has 10,000 nerve endings in it. It's incredible. But the legs, the legs are the cruise of the clitoris, as well as the bulbs. They come down on either side of the vagina. So, the vagina is here. However, this part of the clitoris can easily be stimulated, so the legs of the clitoris can be easily stimulated, just inside the labia majora, or the outer lips. So, using a vibrator here can be really pleasurable, and you're avoiding the part that hurts. So, stimulating externally the clitoris, the labia, and wherever else feels good can be very fun. And so, if you try to approach it may be like a game, making it fun and exploring each other's bodies so that you can really figure out ways to make the other person feel good or experience pleasure without causing pain. Laura Dugger: (41:18 - 41:43) That's so great. And like you had mentioned, if they go see a Christian sex therapist, they would say the same thing as you to stop when there is pain, because it just makes it worse over time. And so, I love that you've given us other options, if that is the case. Is there ever a time where orgasm is no longer possible after cancer? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (41:46 - 43:14) It's possible. Yes. Depending on the cancer and the treatment, that it can make it really difficult or even impossible to get there. But that's where we want to not focus on orgasm as the ultimate goal, because if we engage in sexual activity with orgasm as the ultimate goal, your brain's not going to let you go there, whether it's the male or the female, either one, the brain is the biggest sex organ in the body. Just trying to go for the gold just won't let you get there. So, you have to relax and enjoy the journey regardless. So even if the cancer or the treatment didn't necessarily affect orgasm or if it's just our brains, my encouragement is to approach a sexual encounter as an experience. Enjoy the experience. It's not a performance. We don't want to perform because then we get in our head, and we get nervous and our muscles all tighten up. So, we don't want to perform. We want to enjoy the experience, and it can be very pleasurable. Even if orgasm isn't part of the picture anymore, it doesn't mean you can't have fun and can't connect because you can. Laura Dugger: (43:15 - 43:25) But then I guess also to offer the hope, if I ask it a different way, are there times that orgasm is still possible after a cancer diagnosis? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (43:27 - 44:01) Absolutely. We always have hope. We always have hope. Just because you're diagnosed with cancer doesn't mean you're not going to be able to engage in PIV sex or be able to experience an orgasm because that's always a possibility. Don't focus on just getting to the big orgasm. You want to slow down, enjoy the journey, and oftentimes it will come. There are medications that help with blood flow, that help with arousal and orgasm, and sometimes they can be helpful. Sometimes they're not, but usually it doesn't hurt to try them. Laura Dugger: (44:02 - 44:26) There you go. That's a very helpful reminder. It's a piece of the puzzle, not the whole thing. But if someone right now is walking through their own cancer journey, what else would you advise them both to do and to avoid doing so that they can still enjoy the healthiest sex life possible with their spouse? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (44:29 - 47:19) That's going to involve several pieces. One, first and foremost, maintain the communication about wants and desires, what hurts, what doesn't, what can we do, what do you want to try tonight? Maintaining the communication. It's much better to prevent problems like the vaginal dryness and pain than to try to treat it after you've been dealing with it for years sometimes, or even months. If you have, say, breast cancer, just getting in the habit of using one of those vaginal moisturizers from the get-go even before the dryness starts can help prevent problems. Seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist can be really, really helpful. A pelvic floor physical therapist is a physical therapist who specializes in these pelvic floor muscles that help support everything on the inside. And so if these muscles are too tight, causes pain, and if they're already too tight, doing tangles is the last thing that you want to do, because sometimes it means being able to relax them. Or women who have, who need pelvic radiation, say for uterine cancer, the gynecologic oncologist is usually really good about giving you a vaginal dilator and to use it, but they're not always really good at telling you exactly how to use it, how frequently and how long, so be sure and ask. Because again, we want to maintain the integrity of the tissues, because it's better to maintain them than try to get it back. That's often quite hard. For guys, especially with prostate cancer, it means participating in that, we call it penile rehabilitation. So, it's basically physical therapy for the penis. You know, its muscle, so we want to keep that muscle healthy and to help maintain healthy tissues. And just trying to be as good to ourselves as we can, giving ourselves and our partners grace when we need it, because it's a journey and it's not an easy one. But we believe in a big God and he's there to help us through this and he delights when husband and wife can unite as one, whatever that looks like. And it makes him happy and he's there to try to keep this going for us. Laura Dugger: (47:21 - 47:40) And you may have already answered this question with that, but I love how you're always encouraging and gentle and full of hope. So, any other hope that you want to share with anyone who's battled cancer or is in the midst of their journey, but they're still desiring to connect intimately with their spouse? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (47:47 - 48:33) Sometimes it means asking for help. So, for finding a provider, whether that's a therapist, a gynecologist, a sexual medicine provider, or even your pastor counselor to help you through this. In the show notes, we'll put in websites where you can find a provider because not everybody is educated. Hardly anybody's educated on this, unfortunately. But there are people out there throughout the country, throughout the world, where you can find to help guide you on this journey. Don't suffer in silence. We're here to help. So be sure to reach out so we can help you. Laura Dugger: (48:33 - 48:50) That's so good, Dr. Christiansen. And are there any other proactive measures that all of us can take to set us up for a healthy sex life into aging or any diagnoses that we may get in the future? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (48:53 - 50:38) Well, treating our body like a temple, like God says. We have to take good care of ourselves. And just in general, going for your preventative visits and checking your cholesterol and your blood sugar and your blood pressure and screening for cancer so we can prevent them or catch them really early. And it's so much easier to treat. But things like smoking and diabetes and being overweight and high blood pressure, high cholesterol, they impact sexual function very negatively, especially smoking. Guys are still surprised when I tell them, or I show them a picture of a cigarette with ashes that are kind of wilting off the end. This is your penis. This is what happens with smoking. Okay. So quitting smoking. And in women, we have those same little blood vessels and nerves that men do. And so not taking care of ourselves as far as weight, exercise and diabetes and all that stuff, that affects our sexual function, too. So just making sure that we take a proactive stance on just taking really good care of our medical and our mental health because that's so important. And our spiritual health. Can't forget that, too. Yeah. Just, you know, taking care of ourselves because aging does impact sexual function. As we get older, our endurance isn't quite what it used to be. Certainly not as flexible as we used to be. Things kind of hurt. Achy joints and whatever. So, the more we can take care of ourselves, the more we can enjoy that sexual intimacy, which does involve a little bit of physical exertion. Laura Dugger: (50:39 - 51:03) Absolutely. Well, you've shared a lot of places where we can go to seek help. But I would love to know where we can continue to learn from you or a website where people can find out more of your offerings because you mentioned not many people are educated in this field or on this topic, but you are a great resource. So where would you direct all of us after this chat? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (51:05 - 52:23) Well, I started my own business called Intimate Focus, Intimate-Focus.com. Where my goal is to offer education and quality products that people can use to help equip them and enhance sexual intimacy. As part of my clinical career where I see patients, we'd often talk about using a good lubricant or getting a vibrator to help with those nerves that just aren't quite as effective anymore. And so many times they told me they were just not comfortable going to an adult store or they didn't want to purchase them on Amazon because it could be a shared account and kids or whatever may see what they're ordering. So, this is a private and secure site and I don't even know how to sell your email so don't worry, that's not going to happen. Where you can purchase good quality products, I vet them out myself to make sure that they don't contain the ingredients that I encourage women to avoid and no pictures with nudity or anything like that because I want it to be a comfortable space or at least as comfortable as we can make it for everybody. Laura Dugger: (52:24 - 52:43) Wonderful. Well, I'll certainly link that in the show notes as well. And Dr. Christiansen, you are already a friend of The Savvy Sauce, so you know that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for you today, what is your Savvy Sauce? Dr. Kris Christiansen: (52:46 - 53:15) Well, you know, James in the Bible is a very practical kind of guy and I love his advice that we should all be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. And if we were all able to do that or at least just a little more of that, I think our world would be a much better place to live. Laura Dugger: (53:16 - 53:42) This is so good. I cannot hear that verse enough and I just truly look so forward to the times that I get to spend with you. You are such a calming presence full of wisdom. That's what we prayed for before we had the recording begin for today. And I am just overflowing with gratitude. So, thank you, Dr. Christiansen, for all that you've shared. Thank you so much for being my returning guest. Dr. Kris Christiansen: (53:43 - 53:48) Well, thank you, Laura. This has been great. It's an honor to be on your show. Laura Dugger: (53:50 - 57:32) One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news. Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved. We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him. That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now? Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone. Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process. And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today. And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.
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Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.One of the wildest comebacks in the history of Manchester United might not just save their season, but might just save their status as an elite-level club as the Red Devils were trailing 4-2 to Lyon in extra time with less than 10 minutes to play and they came all the way back to win 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate. Non-forwards who were pressed into attacking roles Kobbie Mainoo & Harry Maguire scored the goals that leveled it and won it. Of course the Champions League final comeback win is going to be bigger, but there isn't a more shocking comeback and from a deeper position in a meaningful match that I can remember. Spurs continue on in the Europa League as well and Ange Postecoglou is enjoying sticking it to his critics after they knocked out Eintracht Frankfurt. Could it be an all-England Europa League final? Sputs have to get past Norwegian champs Bodo/Glimt while Manchester United will face Athletic Club de Bilbao.All MLS matches this weekend are tomorrow and the highlight is Columbus hosting Miami in Cleveland. Both teams are unbeaten, but Miami does have to think about Thursday's trip to Vancouver for the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals. Some other tasty matchups this weekend, be on the lookout for this week's MLS Six Pack later today on the SDH Network.UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals start this weekend with former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro leading his Lyon side against the Gunners while Chelsea and Barcelona meet for the third straight year at this stage. Barcelona have won the last two, but Sonia Bompastor will continue the Quadruple-chase for the Blues. African Champions League semifinals also start this weekend as two Egyptian clubs, Al Ahly who have won 4 of the last 5 titles and Pyramids, face two South Africa clubs in Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, respectively. First legs in South Africa this weekend, second legs next Friday in Cairo. According to Spanish reports, Jurgen Klopp has agreed to speak with Real Madrid about their coaching job that is expected to be open after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona next weekend. Carlo Ancelotti is still in the sights of Brazil, who want him in place before the June World Cup qualifiers. More to come on this, but Georgia Impact sent the SDH Network a statement about their inclusion in WPSL Pro, the new women's second division professional league launching next year. "For too long female soccer players thought the end of the road was after 4 years in college. Now we can offer them the opportunity to live their dream by making it as a professional soccer player," said Robert Roddie, the Georgia Impact head coach. Their season at the amateur level of the WPSL starts very soon in Canton, coverage coming shortly all over the SDH Network as they start their preparations for becoming a professional club in 2026. More Espresso on Monday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.
CTL Script/ Top Stories of April 18th Publish Date: April 18th Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Friday, April 18th and Happy Birthday to Melissa Joan Hart ***04.18.25 - BIRTHDAY – MELISSA JOAN HART*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cherokee County Approves 3.5 Miles of Resurfacing in Canton Nelson Buys 4 Acres From Cherokee for Public Works Building Judge says Trump officials likely in contempt over deportations Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Celiac Disease We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: MILL ON ETOWAH REV GENERIC_FINAL STORY 1: Cherokee County Approves 3.5 Miles of Resurfacing in Canton Residents of Great Sky and Laurel Canyon neighborhoods in Canton will soon see road resurfacing, following an agreement between Cherokee County and the city of Canton. The project covers 3.595 miles of roads, costing $941,199.89, with an additional 0.405 miles possible if funds allow. Funded by Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants and SPLOST, work includes Great Sky Parkway, Fountain Oak Way, and Laurel Canyon Parkway. Cherokee County also approved a $3.36 million contract for resurfacing 17 miles countywide, including Towne Lake Hills East. Projects are set to finish by September, avoiding school traffic disruptions. STORY 2: Nelson Buys 4 Acres From Cherokee for Public Works Building The city of Nelson will build a new public works facility on a four-acre parcel purchased from Cherokee County for $120,000. Approved by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners on April 15, the sale proceeds will go to the county fire department’s 2024 SPLOST budget. Nelson plans to use the site for housing sanitation trucks and equipment. The remaining six acres of the property will host a future fire station, replacing the unstaffed Fire Station 26, to better serve northern Cherokee County. STORY 3: Judge says Trump officials likely in contempt over deportations A federal judge, James Boasberg, found sufficient evidence to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for deporting accused Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador on March 15, defying his verbal order to halt the flights. Boasberg cited "willful disregard" and "bad faith" by officials but has not yet named individuals for prosecution, giving the administration a chance to comply by allowing detainees to seek U.S. judicial review. 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Segment 1 • Chris Tomlin's The Last Supper movie raises major concerns. • Key issue: The portrayal of Satan and dramatic inaccuracies. • Would a lost person truly understand the biblical Jesus from the film? Absolutely not. Segment 2 • Chris Tomlin's presentation of an ancient hymn falls short this Easter. • Highlights: Nature, awe, and reverence—qualities many Easter services miss. • President's Easter Proclamation offers theological depth we should aim to emulate. Segment 3 • Paula White's influence on the President raises important questions. • Biden's Easter Proclamation is rich but lacks biblical focus. • A Missouri Senator's push to make Easter a federal holiday misses the mark, focusing on economics rather than faith. Segment 4 • Saturday Night Live misuses Jesus as a prop to mock Easter. • They avoid mocking Islam—why the double standard? • A Canton, GA pastor's response to critics reveals much about how Christ is perceived today. - Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme - Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!
Karen Read's lying defense attorneys (David Yannetti, Alan Jackson, Elizabeth Little & Robert Alessi) efforts to ambush the Commonwealth (Hank Brennan, Adam Lally & Laura McLaughlin) were evident at today's hearing. Does the rule of law still apply in the State of Mass?Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasCmfciTFDhUKGfylFG43A/joinGet access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassThank you Patrons!Jen Buell, Ellen Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie
In this special episode, historian Corinne Fowler joins EMPIRE LINES live with visual artist and researcher Ingrid Pollard, linking rural British landscapes, buildings, and houses, to global histories of transatlantic slavery, through their book, Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain (2024).Though integral to national identity in Britain, the countryside is rarely seen as having anything to do with British colonialism. In Our Island Stories, historian Corinne Fowler brings together rural life and colonial rule, through ten country walks with various companions. These journeys combine local and global history, connecting the Cotswolds to Calcutta, Dolgellau to Virginia, and Grasmere to Canton. They also highlight how the British Empire transformed rural lives, whether in Welsh sheep farms or Cornish copper mines, presenting both opportunity and exploitation.Corinne explains how the booming profits of overseas colonial activities directly contributed to enclosure, land clearances, and dispossession in England. They highlight how these histories, usually considered separately, persist in the lives of their descendants and our landscapes today. We explore the two-way flows of colonial plant cultures, as evident in WIlliam Wordsworth's 19th century poems about daffodils, as contemporary works of literature by Chinua Achebe and Grace Nichols.Contemporary artist - and walking companion - Ingrid Pollard shares their research into ferns, seeds, and magic, across Northumberland, the Lake District, and South West England, Ingrid details histories of lacemaking in Devon and Cornwall, and we explore representations of ‘African' and Caribbean flowers in art. Bringing together Ingrid and Corinne's works, installed at the exhibition, Invasion Ecology, at Southcombe Barn on Dartmoor, we also explore their previous collaborations including the project, Colonial Countryside: National Trust Houses Reimagined. Plus, Corinne questions ‘cancel culture' in the British media and academia, drawing on their experiences as Professor of Colonialism and Heritage in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester.Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain by Corinne Fowler is published by Penguin, and available in all good bookshops and online. You can pre-order the paperback, released on 1 May 2025. This episode was recorded live as part of the programme for Invasion Ecology, co-curated by Jelena Sofronijevic for Radical Ecology, and Vashti Cassinelli at Southcombe Barn, an arts space and gardens on Dartmoor. The central group exhibition, featuring Ingrid Pollard, Iman Datoo, Hanna Tuulikki, Ashish Ghadiali, Fern Leigh Albert, and Ashanti Hare, ran from 1 June to 10 August 2024.The wider programme featured anti-colonial talks and workshops with exhibiting artists, writers, researchers, and gardeners, reimagining more empathic connections between humans, plants, animals, and landscapes. For more information, follow Radical Ecology and Southcombe Barn on social media, and visit: radicalecology.earth/events/invasion-ecology-exhibition.Watch the full video conversation online, via Radical Ecology: https://vimeo.com/995929731And find all the links in the first Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8cyHX2I28You can also listen to the EMPIRE LINES x Invasion Ecology Spotify playlist, for episodes with Paul Gilroy, Lubaina Himid, Johny Pitts, and Imani Jacqueline Brown, plus partners from the University of Exeter, KARST, CAST, and the Eden Project in Cornwall.PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcastAnd Twitter: twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines
KAREN READ Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 2 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O'Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read: Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 1 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O'Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read: Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 2 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O'Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read: Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 1 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O'Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Know what's about to go down in Green Bay, Wisc., with our 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades! Will the Chicago Bears find their future workhorse by selecting Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty with the 10th-overall pick? Plus, will the New York Giants pull the trigger on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders at No. 3 overall? Seth, Eric, Steve + Jake share their first-round picks & predictions on a new episode of the podcast! ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:19 Draft Night Out 2025 Promo 00:08:01 Rave Rookie Reviews: 2025 NFL Mock Draft With Trades 00:10:04 1.01: Tennessee Titans → Cam Ward (QB, Miami) 00:11:34 1.02: Cleveland Browns → Travis Hunter (CB, Colorado) 00:13:14 1.03: New York Giants → Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado) 00:14:32 1.04: New England Patriots → Abdul Carter (EDGE, Penn State) 00:17:34 1.05: Jacksonville Jaguars → Mason Graham (DT, Michigan) 00:19:15 1.06: Las Vegas Raiders → Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona) 00:20:44 1.07: New York Jets → Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State) 00:22:19 1.08: Carolina Panthers → Will Campbell (OL, LSU) 00:24:16 1.09: New Orleans Saints → TRADE: Cincinnati Bengals 00:24:52 1:09 Cincinnati Bengals → Jalon Walker (EDGE, Georgia) 00:26:21 1.10: Chicago Bears → Ashton Jeanty (RB, Boise State) 00:28:02 1.11: San Francisco 49ers → Armand Membou (OT, Missouri) 00:28:57 1.12: Dallas Cowboys → Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT, Texas) 00:30:16 1.13: Miami Dolphins → Will Johnson (CB, Michigan) 00:32:08 1.14: Indianapolis Colts → Jihaad Campbell (LB, Alabama) 00:34:15 1.15: Atlanta Falcons → Mike Green (EDGE, Marshall) 00:35:53 1.16: Arizona Cardinals → Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State) 00:38:22 1.17: New Orleans Saints → Jaxson Dart (QB, Ole Miss) 00:41:12 1.18: Seattle Seahawks → Matthew Golden (WR, Texas) 00:43:35 1.19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers → Malaki Starks (S, Georgia) 00:44:30 1.20: Denver Broncos → Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina) 00:45:47 1.21: Pittsburgh Steelers → Shemar Stewart (DL/EDGE, Texas A&M) 00:49:32 1.22: Los Angeles Chargers → Josh Simmons (OT, Ohio State) 00:52:06 1.23: Green Bay Packers → TRADE: Kansas City Chiefs 00:52:33 1.23 Kansas City Chiefs → Josh Conerly Jr. (OT, Oregon) 00:53:14 1.24: Minnesota Vikings → TRADE: Chicago Bears 00:53:28 1.24: Chicago Bears - James Pearce Jr. (EDGE, Tennessee) 00:55:13 1.25: Houston Texans → TRADE Washington Commanders 00:55:59 1.25: Washington Commanders → Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE, Boston College) 00:57:18 1.26: Los Angeles Rams → Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan) 00:58:53 1.27: Baltimore Ravens → Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan) 00:59:29 1.28: Detroit Lions → Grey Zabel (IOL, North Dakota State) 01:01:03 1.29: Houston Texans → Tyler Booker (IOL, Alabama) 01:02:50 1.30: Buffalo Bills → Nic Scourton (EDGE, Texas A&M) 01:04:22 1.31: Green Bay Packers → Jahdae Barron (CB, Texas) 01:05:03 1.32: Philadelphia Eagles → Nick Emmanwori (S, South Carolina) 01:06:35 Plugs + Outro
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By 9 a.m. yesterday morning, the ninth day of jury selection in Karen Read's retrial was already off to a predictable start—crowded courtroom, skeptical jurors, and a legal system trying to keep its balance on a tightrope of publicity and public opinion. Out of the 55 potential jurors who showed up to Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, a staggering 49 admitted they had already seen, heard, or talked about the case. That's nearly everyone. And 24 of them said, yep, they'd already made up their minds. Perfect conditions for a fair trial, right? Let's back up. Karen Read is the woman accused of backing her SUV into her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, after a night of drinking in January 2022. She's facing charges that include second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating under the influence, but her defense team claims this is a frame job—that someone else is responsible and she's been hung out to dry. The prosecution, on the other hand, says she ran him down and left him to die in the snow outside a Canton home. The original plan was to seat 16 jurors, but somewhere along the way that got bumped up to 18. Only 12 of them will actually deliberate—standard setup, with six alternates waiting in the wings in case someone drops out. But that small detail underlines something bigger: this jury pool is treated like an endangered species. And with good reason. The sheer volume of pretrial noise, especially online, has made the idea of an unbiased juror feel more like a theory than a possibility. So what's it actually like to be a potential juror in this case? First, they're herded into the courtroom, where Judge Beverly Cannone gives the same speech every morning. She tells them what prosecutors say happened—Read allegedly struck O'Keefe with her car—and reminds them that Read is presumed innocent. Then, she basically warns them that the circus outside the courtroom isn't going anywhere. “Public comment will likely continue,” she tells them, “but the rule of law will be upheld.” It's part pep talk, part damage control. Then comes the witness list: 150 names. Yes, 150. It's a small-town phone book worth of people who might end up taking the stand. After that, there's a three-page questionnaire. Then, and only then, does the real work begin—individual questioning. Each side gets 16 strikes. That means they can boot a juror for pretty much any reason short of discrimination. Karen Read's team had already used 10 by Monday, which means they're being strategic, saving a few in the chamber for later rounds. And speaking of later rounds—some of these potential jurors aren't just walking in with opinions, they're walking in with conflicts. Of the 55 questioned Monday, 28 said they had scheduling issues serious enough to interfere with trial participation. Students, surgeries, you name it. One can only imagine the creative excuses stacking up like a game of Jury Duty Bingo. All of this matters because this case is as much about optics and perception as it is about evidence. And seating an impartial jury in a trial that has consumed TikTok, Facebook, and group chats across Massachusetts is like trying to find someone in Boston who's never heard of Tom Brady. The first trial took five full days to seat a jury. We're now nine days into the second round, and the court has managed to get 16 people locked in. Two more to go. If that happens quickly, opening statements could come as soon as Tuesday—at least, that's what Read herself told reporters. But don't get comfortable. This jury selection process has made one thing abundantly clear: finding someone who hasn't already been influenced by the whirlwind surrounding this case is a lot like trying to find a needle in a haystack where the haystack is actively watching Dateline. #KarenRead #JurySelection #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimeJustice Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Yuval Rooz and Eric Saraniecki, co-founders of Digital Asset join the show. In this episode we discuss: The origins of Digital Asset and the path to starting the firm. Views on privacy in the context of public blockchains. How enterprises and financial institutions are approaching tokenizing assets and leveraging blockchain technology. Examples of how on-chain privacy enables use cases in collateral management and stablecoin payments. The role of the Canton Network public blockchain for enabling institutional use cases. How Canton Network works from a design perspective. To learn more: Digital Asset Website Canton Network
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By 9 a.m. yesterday morning, the ninth day of jury selection in Karen Read's retrial was already off to a predictable start—crowded courtroom, skeptical jurors, and a legal system trying to keep its balance on a tightrope of publicity and public opinion. Out of the 55 potential jurors who showed up to Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, a staggering 49 admitted they had already seen, heard, or talked about the case. That's nearly everyone. And 24 of them said, yep, they'd already made up their minds. Perfect conditions for a fair trial, right? Let's back up. Karen Read is the woman accused of backing her SUV into her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, after a night of drinking in January 2022. She's facing charges that include second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating under the influence, but her defense team claims this is a frame job—that someone else is responsible and she's been hung out to dry. The prosecution, on the other hand, says she ran him down and left him to die in the snow outside a Canton home. The original plan was to seat 16 jurors, but somewhere along the way that got bumped up to 18. Only 12 of them will actually deliberate—standard setup, with six alternates waiting in the wings in case someone drops out. But that small detail underlines something bigger: this jury pool is treated like an endangered species. And with good reason. The sheer volume of pretrial noise, especially online, has made the idea of an unbiased juror feel more like a theory than a possibility. So what's it actually like to be a potential juror in this case? First, they're herded into the courtroom, where Judge Beverly Cannone gives the same speech every morning. She tells them what prosecutors say happened—Read allegedly struck O'Keefe with her car—and reminds them that Read is presumed innocent. Then, she basically warns them that the circus outside the courtroom isn't going anywhere. “Public comment will likely continue,” she tells them, “but the rule of law will be upheld.” It's part pep talk, part damage control. Then comes the witness list: 150 names. Yes, 150. It's a small-town phone book worth of people who might end up taking the stand. After that, there's a three-page questionnaire. Then, and only then, does the real work begin—individual questioning. Each side gets 16 strikes. That means they can boot a juror for pretty much any reason short of discrimination. Karen Read's team had already used 10 by Monday, which means they're being strategic, saving a few in the chamber for later rounds. And speaking of later rounds—some of these potential jurors aren't just walking in with opinions, they're walking in with conflicts. Of the 55 questioned Monday, 28 said they had scheduling issues serious enough to interfere with trial participation. Students, surgeries, you name it. One can only imagine the creative excuses stacking up like a game of Jury Duty Bingo. All of this matters because this case is as much about optics and perception as it is about evidence. And seating an impartial jury in a trial that has consumed TikTok, Facebook, and group chats across Massachusetts is like trying to find someone in Boston who's never heard of Tom Brady. The first trial took five full days to seat a jury. We're now nine days into the second round, and the court has managed to get 16 people locked in. Two more to go. If that happens quickly, opening statements could come as soon as Tuesday—at least, that's what Read herself told reporters. But don't get comfortable. This jury selection process has made one thing abundantly clear: finding someone who hasn't already been influenced by the whirlwind surrounding this case is a lot like trying to find a needle in a haystack where the haystack is actively watching Dateline. #KarenRead #JurySelection #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimeJustice Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
William Read and Karen Read spoke for the first time at 6:32:15 am on January 29th 2002 after she backed her SUV into John O'Keefe and left him to him in the cold. Did William Read give Karen the idea to make her car “hit something” as an alibi for her smashed to smithereens taillight that she broke backing into O'Keefe? Also, William Read gives new interview about testifying in his daughter's murder trial.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasCmfciTFDhUKGfylFG43A/joinGet access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereport Throw a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassThank you Patrons!Jen Buell, Ellen Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni NatalieGet $10 credit towards your next livestream using this affiliate link! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6616403606241280
By 9 a.m. yesterday morning, the ninth day of jury selection in Karen Read's retrial was already off to a predictable start—crowded courtroom, skeptical jurors, and a legal system trying to keep its balance on a tightrope of publicity and public opinion. Out of the 55 potential jurors who showed up to Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, a staggering 49 admitted they had already seen, heard, or talked about the case. That's nearly everyone. And 24 of them said, yep, they'd already made up their minds. Perfect conditions for a fair trial, right? Let's back up. Karen Read is the woman accused of backing her SUV into her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, after a night of drinking in January 2022. She's facing charges that include second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating under the influence, but her defense team claims this is a frame job—that someone else is responsible and she's been hung out to dry. The prosecution, on the other hand, says she ran him down and left him to die in the snow outside a Canton home. The original plan was to seat 16 jurors, but somewhere along the way that got bumped up to 18. Only 12 of them will actually deliberate—standard setup, with six alternates waiting in the wings in case someone drops out. But that small detail underlines something bigger: this jury pool is treated like an endangered species. And with good reason. The sheer volume of pretrial noise, especially online, has made the idea of an unbiased juror feel more like a theory than a possibility. So what's it actually like to be a potential juror in this case? First, they're herded into the courtroom, where Judge Beverly Cannone gives the same speech every morning. She tells them what prosecutors say happened—Read allegedly struck O'Keefe with her car—and reminds them that Read is presumed innocent. Then, she basically warns them that the circus outside the courtroom isn't going anywhere. “Public comment will likely continue,” she tells them, “but the rule of law will be upheld.” It's part pep talk, part damage control. Then comes the witness list: 150 names. Yes, 150. It's a small-town phone book worth of people who might end up taking the stand. After that, there's a three-page questionnaire. Then, and only then, does the real work begin—individual questioning. Each side gets 16 strikes. That means they can boot a juror for pretty much any reason short of discrimination. Karen Read's team had already used 10 by Monday, which means they're being strategic, saving a few in the chamber for later rounds. And speaking of later rounds—some of these potential jurors aren't just walking in with opinions, they're walking in with conflicts. Of the 55 questioned Monday, 28 said they had scheduling issues serious enough to interfere with trial participation. Students, surgeries, you name it. One can only imagine the creative excuses stacking up like a game of Jury Duty Bingo. All of this matters because this case is as much about optics and perception as it is about evidence. And seating an impartial jury in a trial that has consumed TikTok, Facebook, and group chats across Massachusetts is like trying to find someone in Boston who's never heard of Tom Brady. The first trial took five full days to seat a jury. We're now nine days into the second round, and the court has managed to get 16 people locked in. Two more to go. If that happens quickly, opening statements could come as soon as Tuesday—at least, that's what Read herself told reporters. But don't get comfortable. This jury selection process has made one thing abundantly clear: finding someone who hasn't already been influenced by the whirlwind surrounding this case is a lot like trying to find a needle in a haystack where the haystack is actively watching Dateline. #KarenRead #JurySelection #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimeJustice Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Join us for this live Twitch recording with Darryl Owens, as we look at CRT, DEI, Education, White Supremacy, and the Imago Dei. Hear about DO's faith journey and why he has such a passion for education. We also discuss the realities of the hot button terms of CRT and DEI, as well as the overall history of White Supremacy in the United States and the US Education system. We also hear about Andrew's journey of decolonizing his faith and understanding of history, and the exciting plans DO has for the city of Canton, OH.For more information on Ministry Misfits visit www.ministrymisfits.comTo become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/ministrymisfitsHave a prayer request? Contact our prayer team: www.kfmbroadcasting.com/prayer Follow the Ministry Misfits Twitch for all the Misfits Outdoors adventures coming this summer: twitch.tv/ministrymisfit To become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/ministrymisfitsTo support the KFM Broadcasting nwork: www.patreon.com/kfmbroadcasting Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on: TWITCH: twitch.tv/ministrymisfits INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ministrymisfit FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ministrymisfit YOUTUBE: YouTube.com/@ministrymisfits
Join us for this live Twitch recording with Darryl Owens, as we look at CRT, DEI, Education, White Supremacy, and the Imago Dei. Hear about DO's faith journey and why he has such a passion for education. We also discuss the realities of the hot button terms of CRT and DEI, as well as the overall history of White Supremacy in the United States and the US Education system. We also hear about Andrew's journey of decolonizing his faith and understanding of history, and the exciting plans DO has for the city of Canton, OH.For more information on Ministry Misfits visit www.ministrymisfits.comTo become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/ministrymisfitsHave a prayer request? Contact our prayer team: www.kfmbroadcasting.com/prayer Follow the Ministry Misfits Twitch for all the Misfits Outdoors adventures coming this summer: twitch.tv/ministrymisfit To become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/ministrymisfitsTo support the KFM Broadcasting nwork: www.patreon.com/kfmbroadcasting Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on: TWITCH: twitch.tv/ministrymisfits INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ministrymisfit FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ministrymisfit YOUTUBE: YouTube.com/@ministrymisfits
This month, we're centering the full spectrum of Black Motherhood—and this episode makes it clear: some of the most transformative mothering doesn't begin with biology. It begins with presence. As part of our special April series for National Black Girl Month™, Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown and I are joined by Dr. Brooke Jones—licensed psychologist, founder of Fresh Start for the Mind, and adoptive mother—for a conversation that redefines what it means to mother. Together, we honor the caregivers whose stories often go untold: the aunties, godmothers, mentors, and grandmothers who shape futures, hold space, and quietly carry generations. Dr. Brooke shares her personal journey through infertility, adoption, and parenting, as well as the emotional labor she witnesses every day in her clinical practice. This episode asks: What does it mean to mother a child you didn't birth? How do we affirm women who are doing the sacred work of raising children and communities without recognition? And what would it look like if we measured motherhood not by origin—but by impact? If you've ever stood in the gap for someone else's child… if you've ever mothered from the sidelines or behind the scenes… this conversation is for you. Listen now as we continue National Black Girl Month™ by honoring motherhood in every form it takes. Connect with Dr. Brooke Jones: www.freshstartmind.com Get Your National Black Girl Month™ Toolkit: www.nationalblackgirlmonth.com Join Momentum Lab: https://lab.feliciafordandco.com Connect with Felicia: www.threads.net/@friendscallmefe More about Dr. Brooke Jones In 2013, Dr. Jones branched out on her own to open Fresh Start for the Mind. She wanted a practice that incorporated the mind, body, and spirit. Her love for psychological evaluations became evident in the surrounding communities. As referrals grew, so did Fresh Start. Dr. Jones first hired an additional psychologist (to support the numerous evaluation referrals) and counselors (to support an additional need for children, adults, couples, and families in the community). Then, Dr. Jones built administrative support, along with more providers that also offered psychiatric treatment, nutrition services, counseling, and coaching. In 2016, the company relocated to Suwanee and opened two additional locations in Stockbridge and Canton. Fresh Start is now comprised of over 30 staff, offering psychological evaluations, psychiatric care / medication management, counseling and coaching, and nutrition support. The growth of Fresh Start has been a journey. Dr. Jones has seen the needs for mental health grow in Georgia since starting her career. She is most proud of the people who work within the company and the difference they make in lives every day! She credits her faith as the driver for every growth opportunity and every expansion thus far; she values family and divine connections for encouraging her growth while also keeping her grounded; and she honors her own passion and optimism for people and humanity. For more information regarding Dr. Jones and Fresh Start for the Mind, visit www.freshstartmind.com. #NationalBlackGirlMonth #BlackMotherhood #Mom #Adoption #FosterCare
Aidan “Turtleboy” Kearney announces on Twitter/X that Karen Read is being bullied into her “testimony”. Kearney goes on to state that Karen Read's position as of now is that she didn't kill John O'Keefe”. Kearney's words betray the shakey grounds Read and her defense team (including Alan Jackson & David Yannetti) are treading before her retrial begins this Tuesday. Let's discuss…Show Notes:Innocence Fraud Watch "Killer Karen Read Retrial: Deluded “Turtlerider”, “Flying Monkey” & Wife Of Lincolnshire Police Officer Tsia Pullen Demands Answers Related To Psychopathic Murderer Case" -https://theerrorsthatplaguethemiscarriageofjusticemovement.home.blog/2025/04/13/killer-karen-read-retrial-deluded-turtlerider-wife-of-spalding-police-officer-tsia-pullen-demands-answers-related-to-psychopathic-murderer-case/Thank you Patrons!Jen Buell, Ellen Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie
On this week's episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, Cleve Gaddis takes you through the latest happenings in the Metro Atlanta real estate market, shines a light on a top neighborhood in Cherokee County, and answers some of your most pressing real estate questions.
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Is Aidan Kearney a cult leader? Is Karen Read a cult leader? Is the movement a cult? Let's examine!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasCmfciTFDhUKGfylFG43A/joinGet access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassShow Notes: The Cult Institute "What are the signs of a Destructive Cult? Cult Education Institute Videos with Rick Alan Ross - 8" https://youtu.be/grG2-W6774o?si=qU-wxZtkjQ8lmyJe The Cult Institue "What is Brain Washing" - https://youtu.be/B2WQpRageBE?si=gLU6kvrd6PZiXGan Innocence Fraud Watch "Killer Karen Read Retrial: Are You Being Coercively Controlled & Psychologically Manipulated By Cult Like Leader Aidan #Turtleboy Kearney & His Innocence Fraud Phenomenon Propaganda Scam?" -https://theerrorsthatplaguethemiscarriageofjusticemovement.home.blog/2025/04/11/killer-karen-read-retrial-are-you-being-coercively-controlled-by-cult-like-leader-aidan-turtleboy-kearney-his-innocence-fraud-phenomenon-propaganda/Thank you Patrons!Jen Buell, Ellen Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni NatalieGet $10 credit towards your next livestream using this affiliate link! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6616403606241280
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Some of Karen Read's bizarre musing to innocence fraudster Julie Miller have been published in Vanity Fair magazine. Read says she would have cheered on the acquittal of guilty double murderer of Nicole Simpson & Ron Goldman - OJ Simpson! Let's discuss.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasCmfciTFDhUKGfylFG43A/joinGet access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereport Throw a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglass Support Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglass Show Notes:Vanity Fair 4/10/2025 "Karen Read's Second Murder Trial is Already a Spectacle" by Julie Miller - https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/karen-read-second-murder-trial#intcid=_vanity-fair-verso-hp-trending_1c39d36a-8608-4150-8d5d-b344e6026202_popular4-2CourtTV "Opening Statements with Julie Grant" -https://www.courttv.com/title/lori-daybells-fiery-exchange-with-woman-who-dated-charles-vallow/Innocence Fraud Watch "Dynamic, Chronological, Interactive TIMELINE Of Cop Killer Karen Read & Her Murder of John O'Keefe" - https://theerrorsthatplaguethemiscarriageofjusticemovement.home.blog/2024/05/12/timeline-of-killer-karen-read-her-murder/Thank you Patrons!Jen Buell, Ellen Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie
Karen Read's trial is set to start next Tuesday and there are some doozies on the defense's witness list. In this episode we look at two defense expert witnesses, Dr. Elizabeth Laposata & Garrett Wing.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasCmfciTFDhUKGfylFG43A/joinGet access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassShow Notes: CourtTV “Live Doctor's Wife Murdered Ingolk Tuerk Day 7” -https://www.youtube.com/live/vw0v5pKkebw? si=f3Tav5bZTNswETGsProvidence Business News "R.I. chief medical examiner resigns after 11 years" - https://pbn.com/ri-chief-medical-examiner-resigns-after-11-years17961/State V. Rocco D'Alessio -https://www.courts.ri.gov/Opinions/02-701.pdfDIYK9 -https://www.diyk9.com/aboutInnocence Project News 2/19/2025 "Citing New Expert Reports and Other Evidence Supporting His Innocence, Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Overturn His Wrongful ‘Shaken Baby' Conviction" - https://innocenceproject.org/news/robert-roberson-new-expert-reports-supporting-his-innocence/Florida Innocence Project "Stephanie Spurgeon" - https://www.floridainnocence.org/stephanie-spurgeonProvidence Journal "R.I. medical examiner is placed on paid leave" https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/healthcare/2015/07/23/r-i-medical-examiner-is/33810062007/Times New Union Robert Gavin 10/17/2023 "Medical expert's past called into question at Darryl Mount Jr. civil trial" - https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/medical-expert-s-past-called-question-darryl-18428903.phpThank you Patrons!Jen Buell, Ellen Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie
An MBTA commuter rail train collided with a tractor trailer in Canton, MA. Luckily, the truck driver is okay. It appears the truck got stuck behind the railroad crossing gate on one side of the road and on the track. Instead of driving through the other gate on the opposite side of the tracks, the driver decided to vacate the vehicle, abandoning it on the tracks. What would you do in this situation if your vehicle were stuck between barriers on a railroad track? Would you do the same thing as the driver and abandon the vehicle, drive through the opposing gate or something else?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
(Apr 10, 2025) We look at what President Donald Trump's plan to eliminate the federal Department of Education could mean for North Country school districts; Canton's sustainability committee is looking for volunteers for its first-ever Repair Fair; and North Words host Mitch Teich speaks with Aurora Pfaff about her book "Aviation in the Adirondacks," which tracks the history of flight in the North Country.
Note the best values in the sportsbook odds with our 2025 NFL Draft betting primer, sharing our favorite early picks and predictions! Will Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders go over (-600) or under (+400) 3.5 draft position? Plus, is there still value on Michigan DT Mason Graham (-140) to go fifth overall? Seth, Eric & Steve prepare for a big night of cashing gainers in Green Bay, Wisc., on a new episode of the podcast! ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:36 Draft Night Out 2025 Promo 00:06:59 Between Bets: 2025 NFL Draft Betting Primer 00:08:18 First-Overall Pick 00:08:44 Second-Overall Pick 00:12:58 Fourth-Overall Pick 00:13:32 Firth-Overall Pick 00:15:28 Third-Overall Pick 00:17:47 First Player of Position Drafted 00:22:12 Total Positions in the First Round 00:30:38 Position of First Pick by Team 00:40:20 Team To Draft Player 00:42:47 Player Draft Position Over/Under 00:47:46 Rave Rookie Reviews 00:48:25 FastDraft Rookie Origins ADP Targets 00:49:33 Jayden Higgins (WR - Iowa State) | ADP 23 00:51:50 Tre Harris (WR - Ole Miss) | ADP 16 00:53:58 Colston Loveland (TE - Michigan) | ADP 18 00:55:47 Damien Martinez (RB - Miami) | ADP 32 00:57:34 Raheim Sanders (RB - South Carolina) | ADP 55 00:59:41 Mason Taylor (TE - LSU) | ADP 37 01:03:48 Draft Day vs. Jerry Maguire 01:12:20 Plugs & Outro
The story of the Opium War is one of history's most consequential yet widely misunderstood conflicts. Professor Stephen Platt joined me to unravel the fascinating web of events that led Britain and China into a collision that would reshape Asia and the global balance of power for centuries to come.Far from being a simple tale of drug dealers backed by imperial force, Stephen reveals cultural misunderstandings, diplomatic failures, and economic pressures eventually converging with devastating consequences. We talked about the Canton trading system where all Western trade was restricted to a tiny compound "smaller than the footprint of one of the pyramids in Egypt," and how Britain's insatiable appetite for tea created a massive trade imbalance that would eventually be filled by opium.The conversation takes us through extraordinary attempts at cross-cultural communication, from James Flint (the only Englishman alive who could speak Chinese in 1759) to the disastrous McCartney Embassy where diplomatic relations collapsed over the kowtow ritual. Stephen explained how a panicking British captain effectively made Queen Victoria "the largest holder of opium in the world" by buying merchants' illegal drugs on the government's behalf—a fateful decision that created the legal pretext for war.Perhaps most surprising is how fiercely contested this war was within Britain itself, with Parliament nearly voting to end the conflict by a margin of just five votes. The Times of London coined the term "Opium War" specifically to shame the government for fighting on behalf of drug dealers.Join us for this exploration of a pivotal moment when two civilizations, each convinced of their own superiority, failed to understand one another with consequences that continue to echo in our time.Stephen's book Imperial Twilight concentrates on the causes of the war more than the war itself. And in particular the people at the heart of it all. Utterly brilliant stuff.You can send a message to the show/feedback by clicking here. The system doesn't let me reply so if you need one please include your email.
**Discussion begins at 4:30**Let's go back to January 28, 2022 – Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe and his girlfriend, Karen Read, had been fighting. They decided to decompress and meet up in a bar in Canton, Massachusetts, knowing that a blizzard was coming and they were likely going to be snowed in for a few days. Karen met her boyfriend and his buddies at a bar about a mile from John's home, and then they went across the street to meet up with more of his friends. After last call, the couple was invited to an after party about 2.5 miles away at the home of Boston Police Officer Brian Albert. Karen didn't enter the house, for reasons we will get to later, but she dropped of John and then drove herself to his home where she allegedly fell asleep on the couch. When Karen awoke around 5AM, she noted that John had not come home and began searching for him with the help of some friends. They found him dead in the snow in front of the Albert residence, eventually leading to the arrest of Karen Read. Prosecutors allege that Karen backed into John with her SUV, and left the scene, causing John O'Keefe to die d/t a basilar skull fracture and hypothermia. She was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, and leaving the scene of a deadly crash. The defense, however, claims that John O'Keefe was likely killed by someone inside the house and that the witnesses, many of whom were affiliated with the Boston Police Department, utilized their resources to cover up the true cause of death and frame Karen Read. The trial, lasting more than 2 months, and including more than 600 pieces of evidence and 70 witnesses, ended in a mistrial last July. The foreman told the judge "The divergence in our views are not rooted in a lack of understanding or effort but deeply held convictions that each of us carry, ultimately leading to a point where consensus is unattainable," the jury of six men and six women were hung after 4 days of deliberation. Polling of the jurors revealed that they had all agreed that she was not guilty of murder or leaving the scene but had been confused about how to deliver a partial verdict. She is currently being retried for the same charges. Send us a textSupport the showTheme song by INDA
Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/LAWNERD! #honeylovepod #adJury selection is underway in the Karen Read Re-Trial, but will it be smooth sailing? 10 out of 16 have been seated but there are potential juror drop-offs. Karen Read appealed to the Supreme Court. I give you my thoughts on the details of the independent audit of the Canton Police Department's investigation and how this can affect the defense team.Prosecutors moved to revoke Young Thug's probation over a social media post! Find out the judge's swift response and what it means for Young Thug's future.Diddy has a new superseding indictment with MORE charges and another victim has filed against Diddy. We also discuss a dismissed civil lawsuit and what it might signal for other cases. RESOURCESCanton Police Department Audit Report - https://town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/11832/Canton-Report-April-1-2025Young Thug's Blind Plea - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Yg-6xMj5QYoung Thug Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLrrA5-0W1pG9P5S7Xk6VpoDiddy Civil Jane Doe Case - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQywFirst Circuit Denial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BTz-8XFCNYAlex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zawCannone Sued over Buffer Zone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gsCNPW1Q60This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
Karen Read's Lawyers Take the Fight to the Supreme Court Jurors say she was not guilty—so why is Karen Read being retried for murder? With jury selection now underway for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, her legal team is throwing a Hail Mary to the U.S. Supreme Court. Their argument? That retrying her on charges the jury allegedly already agreed she didn't commit violates her Fifth Amendment rights—specifically, protection against double jeopardy. It's a bold move, considering the original trial ended in a mistrial, not an acquittal. But here's where it gets messy: According to Read's attorneys, the jury didn't just stall out completely—they allegedly reached unanimous agreement that she was not guilty on two of the three charges, including the most serious: second-degree murder. The jury just never announced it in court. And that technicality could change everything. The defense says this silent consensus should still count as an acquittal. But because no formal verdict was read, Massachusetts courts have already ruled that her retrial is fair game. So now, her lawyers are asking the highest court in the land to intervene. The case stems from Read's 2022 arrest after O'Keefe's body was found in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. Prosecutors say Read, allegedly drunk, hit him with her SUV and drove away, leaving him to die in the cold. She was initially charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI. Later, the charge was bumped up to second-degree murder. Read has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and her defense team argues she's a scapegoat—framed by others connected to the case. During her first trial in 2024, jurors started deliberating on June 25. For nearly a week, they sent notes to the judge saying they were deadlocked. On July 1, with no end in sight, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial. No verdict was read. No charges were resolved. Or so it seemed. That's when the jurors started talking. The next day, Juror A reached out to Read's attorney, Alan Jackson, and said the panel had unanimously agreed she wasn't guilty of the murder charge. Then came Jurors B, C, and D, sharing similar statements—one even leaving a voicemail for prosecutors saying, “It was not guilty on second degree.” Texts from Juror B added, “No one thought she hit him on purpose or even knew that she had hit him.” So why does this matter? Because if true, it means a jury had decided she wasn't guilty of murder—and according to the Constitution, once you've been acquitted, the government doesn't get a second swing. But here, since no one ever said it out loud in court, the legal system treats it like it never happened. The defense argues that's a dangerous technicality. They say the judge should've asked the jury whether they had reached a verdict on any specific counts before sending them home. Without that, the system is effectively ignoring what the jury allegedly decided behind closed doors. If the Supreme Court agrees with Read's team, the second-degree murder and leaving-the-scene charges could be dropped. She'd still face manslaughter, but that's a whole different ballgame compared to a potential life sentence. In the meantime, jury selection for her second trial has begun, and, no surprise, dozens of potential jurors already have opinions about the case. Karen Read's name has become a lightning rod in Boston—part true crime obsession, part courtroom soap opera, and part public debate over police, power, and justice. But behind the noise is a very real constitutional question: If a jury says you're not guilty, but doesn't say it in the “right” way, can the state still come after you again? We're about to find out. #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrime #SupremeCourtAppeal Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a recap of the Colorado Showcase. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Isaiah Stanback, and Justin Pugh discuss which team Travis Hunter would fit with best. The table looks back at the career of WR Julio Jones, who retires and now looks to Canton. Plus, Deion Sanders spoke with the NFL Network following Friday's Showcase in Colorado. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Karen Read's Lawyers Take the Fight to the Supreme Court Jurors say she was not guilty—so why is Karen Read being retried for murder? With jury selection now underway for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, her legal team is throwing a Hail Mary to the U.S. Supreme Court. Their argument? That retrying her on charges the jury allegedly already agreed she didn't commit violates her Fifth Amendment rights—specifically, protection against double jeopardy. It's a bold move, considering the original trial ended in a mistrial, not an acquittal. But here's where it gets messy: According to Read's attorneys, the jury didn't just stall out completely—they allegedly reached unanimous agreement that she was not guilty on two of the three charges, including the most serious: second-degree murder. The jury just never announced it in court. And that technicality could change everything. The defense says this silent consensus should still count as an acquittal. But because no formal verdict was read, Massachusetts courts have already ruled that her retrial is fair game. So now, her lawyers are asking the highest court in the land to intervene. The case stems from Read's 2022 arrest after O'Keefe's body was found in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. Prosecutors say Read, allegedly drunk, hit him with her SUV and drove away, leaving him to die in the cold. She was initially charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI. Later, the charge was bumped up to second-degree murder. Read has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and her defense team argues she's a scapegoat—framed by others connected to the case. During her first trial in 2024, jurors started deliberating on June 25. For nearly a week, they sent notes to the judge saying they were deadlocked. On July 1, with no end in sight, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial. No verdict was read. No charges were resolved. Or so it seemed. That's when the jurors started talking. The next day, Juror A reached out to Read's attorney, Alan Jackson, and said the panel had unanimously agreed she wasn't guilty of the murder charge. Then came Jurors B, C, and D, sharing similar statements—one even leaving a voicemail for prosecutors saying, “It was not guilty on second degree.” Texts from Juror B added, “No one thought she hit him on purpose or even knew that she had hit him.” So why does this matter? Because if true, it means a jury had decided she wasn't guilty of murder—and according to the Constitution, once you've been acquitted, the government doesn't get a second swing. But here, since no one ever said it out loud in court, the legal system treats it like it never happened. The defense argues that's a dangerous technicality. They say the judge should've asked the jury whether they had reached a verdict on any specific counts before sending them home. Without that, the system is effectively ignoring what the jury allegedly decided behind closed doors. If the Supreme Court agrees with Read's team, the second-degree murder and leaving-the-scene charges could be dropped. She'd still face manslaughter, but that's a whole different ballgame compared to a potential life sentence. In the meantime, jury selection for her second trial has begun, and, no surprise, dozens of potential jurors already have opinions about the case. Karen Read's name has become a lightning rod in Boston—part true crime obsession, part courtroom soap opera, and part public debate over police, power, and justice. But behind the noise is a very real constitutional question: If a jury says you're not guilty, but doesn't say it in the “right” way, can the state still come after you again? We're about to find out. #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrime #SupremeCourtAppeal Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Karen Read's Lawyers Take the Fight to the Supreme Court Jurors say she was not guilty—so why is Karen Read being retried for murder? With jury selection now underway for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, her legal team is throwing a Hail Mary to the U.S. Supreme Court. Their argument? That retrying her on charges the jury allegedly already agreed she didn't commit violates her Fifth Amendment rights—specifically, protection against double jeopardy. It's a bold move, considering the original trial ended in a mistrial, not an acquittal. But here's where it gets messy: According to Read's attorneys, the jury didn't just stall out completely—they allegedly reached unanimous agreement that she was not guilty on two of the three charges, including the most serious: second-degree murder. The jury just never announced it in court. And that technicality could change everything. The defense says this silent consensus should still count as an acquittal. But because no formal verdict was read, Massachusetts courts have already ruled that her retrial is fair game. So now, her lawyers are asking the highest court in the land to intervene. The case stems from Read's 2022 arrest after O'Keefe's body was found in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. Prosecutors say Read, allegedly drunk, hit him with her SUV and drove away, leaving him to die in the cold. She was initially charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI. Later, the charge was bumped up to second-degree murder. Read has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and her defense team argues she's a scapegoat—framed by others connected to the case. During her first trial in 2024, jurors started deliberating on June 25. For nearly a week, they sent notes to the judge saying they were deadlocked. On July 1, with no end in sight, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial. No verdict was read. No charges were resolved. Or so it seemed. That's when the jurors started talking. The next day, Juror A reached out to Read's attorney, Alan Jackson, and said the panel had unanimously agreed she wasn't guilty of the murder charge. Then came Jurors B, C, and D, sharing similar statements—one even leaving a voicemail for prosecutors saying, “It was not guilty on second degree.” Texts from Juror B added, “No one thought she hit him on purpose or even knew that she had hit him.” So why does this matter? Because if true, it means a jury had decided she wasn't guilty of murder—and according to the Constitution, once you've been acquitted, the government doesn't get a second swing. But here, since no one ever said it out loud in court, the legal system treats it like it never happened. The defense argues that's a dangerous technicality. They say the judge should've asked the jury whether they had reached a verdict on any specific counts before sending them home. Without that, the system is effectively ignoring what the jury allegedly decided behind closed doors. If the Supreme Court agrees with Read's team, the second-degree murder and leaving-the-scene charges could be dropped. She'd still face manslaughter, but that's a whole different ballgame compared to a potential life sentence. In the meantime, jury selection for her second trial has begun, and, no surprise, dozens of potential jurors already have opinions about the case. Karen Read's name has become a lightning rod in Boston—part true crime obsession, part courtroom soap opera, and part public debate over police, power, and justice. But behind the noise is a very real constitutional question: If a jury says you're not guilty, but doesn't say it in the “right” way, can the state still come after you again? We're about to find out. #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrime #SupremeCourtAppeal Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
STORM OF SUSPICION: The Karen Read Murder TrialKaren Read is a 44-year old equity analyst and professor who was living in Canton, Mass, with her boyfriend John O'Keefe, who was a Boston police officer. On the night of January 28, 2022, she went out with O'Keefe, his cop friends, and their wives, and they all get very drunk. She's definitely hammered when she drives O'Keefe to an after party at the home of Brian Albert, the police sergeant detective who worked with O'Keefe at the Boston Police Department.What happens next is the subject of debate...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
MA v. Karen Read — Jury Selection DAY FOUR Jury selection is underway in the retrial of Karen Read, who stands accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV while allegedly driving drunk—then leaving him to die in the snow. O'Keefe's body was discovered outside the Canton, Massachusetts home of fellow officer Brian Albert. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024. Read now faces charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
MA v. Karen Read — Jury Questioning with Judge Beverly Cannone Jury selection is underway in the retrial of Karen Read, who stands accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV while allegedly driving drunk—then leaving him to die in the snow. O'Keefe's body was discovered outside the Canton, Massachusetts home of fellow officer Brian Albert. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024. Read now faces charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
A DEEP BREAKDOWN of the Canton Police Department's Audit Of Officer John O'Keefe's Death In this episode, we dive into the findings of an independent audit of the Canton Police Department (CPD), conducted between November 2024 and March 2025. The audit was commissioned in response to growing concerns over the investigation into the tragic death of Officer John O'Keefe and allegations of misconduct within the department. We'll examine how the CPD mishandled key elements of the case, particularly in terms of crime scene management and evidence collection, and what the audit revealed about internal affairs practices and public perception of the department's actions. The audit uncovered multiple procedural failures, including a failure to photograph the crime scene before Officer O'Keefe's body was moved and significant delays in transferring crucial evidence. While these errors raised serious concerns, the audit ultimately found no evidence of deliberate cover-ups or intentional misconduct. However, the lack of transparency and inconsistent internal processes within the department left the public questioning the integrity of the investigation. The audit also highlighted how social media movements like “Free Karen Read” fueled the narrative of a police cover-up, contributing to a breakdown in trust between the CPD and the public. The findings have led to a series of recommendations aimed at improving accountability, training, and internal oversight within the CPD. This episode explores the implications of the audit's results, how it sheds light on the ongoing issues surrounding the Officer O'Keefe investigation, and what steps the CPD needs to take to rebuild public trust. If you're following the case of Officer O'Keefe's death or interested in law enforcement accountability, this episode will give you an in-depth look at what went wrong and how it could be fixed. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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MA v. Karen Read — Jury Selection DAY FOUR Jury selection is underway in the retrial of Karen Read, who stands accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV while allegedly driving drunk—then leaving him to die in the snow. O'Keefe's body was discovered outside the Canton, Massachusetts home of fellow officer Brian Albert. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024. Read now faces charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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In this episode, we dive into the findings of an independent audit of the Canton Police Department (CPD), conducted between November 2024 and March 2025. The audit was commissioned in response to growing concerns over the investigation into the tragic death of Officer John O'Keefe and allegations of misconduct within the department. We'll examine how the CPD mishandled key elements of the case, particularly in terms of crime scene management and evidence collection, and what the audit revealed about internal affairs practices and public perception of the department's actions. The audit uncovered multiple procedural failures, including a failure to photograph the crime scene before Officer O'Keefe's body was moved and significant delays in transferring crucial evidence. While these errors raised serious concerns, the audit ultimately found no evidence of deliberate cover-ups or intentional misconduct. However, the lack of transparency and inconsistent internal processes within the department left the public questioning the integrity of the investigation. The audit also highlighted how social media movements like “Free Karen Read” fueled the narrative of a police cover-up, contributing to a breakdown in trust between the CPD and the public. The findings have led to a series of recommendations aimed at improving accountability, training, and internal oversight within the CPD. This episode explores the implications of the audit's results, how it sheds light on the ongoing issues surrounding the Officer O'Keefe investigation, and what steps the CPD needs to take to rebuild public trust. If you're following the case of Officer O'Keefe's death or interested in law enforcement accountability, this episode will give you an in-depth look at what went wrong and how it could be fixed. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Jury selection is underway in the retrial of Karen Read, who stands accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV while allegedly driving drunk—then leaving him to die in the snow. O'Keefe's body was discovered outside the Canton, Massachusetts home of fellow officer Brian Albert. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024. Read now faces charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com