Podcasts about Caribbean

Tonight, a serious escalation in the war with President Trump on social media posting,  "Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island." Plus, inside Jeffrey Epstein's Little Saint James Island, where he wooed the wealthy and authorities say he abused girls and young women. What's revealed about the Caribbean location in the DOJ's files.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1897 ENTRY OF THE KING OF PERSIAThe following individuals joined the discussion to analyze the current geopolitical and economic landscape: (1)*   Gordon Chang, Columnist and co-host *   Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis and Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies *   Alan Tonelson, Manufacturing and trade expert who blogs at *Reality Check* *   Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute (2)### Summary of Geopolitical Instability and Global Consequences (3)Global Economic "Tsunami" and Resource Shortages The potential closure or instability of the Strait of Hormuz poses a threat far beyond the price of oil, described by participants as a looming economic "tsunami". Critical shortages are building for products like fertilizer (urea), sulfur, and petroleum products used in high-end manufacturing. Sulfur is particularly vital as it is required to process the copper used in semiconductors and high-end electronics. While the U.S. may be self-sufficient in fertilizer, the heavy technology-dependent economies of East Asia, including Taiwan, face significant risks to their semiconductor production if these supply chains are severed. Recent reports indicate this threat is immediate, with three cargo ships, including a bulk carrier from Bangkok, recently hit by projectiles in the Strait. (4)China as a Hostile Trade Partner and Provocateur China is characterized as a "hostile trade partner" and an "enemy combatant" that wages proxy wars through Russia in Ukraine and Iran in the Middle East. Experts note that Iran's military capabilities are heavily supported by China, which provides supersonic missiles and the semiconductors found in Iranian drones. Furthermore, Iran's nuclear program is described as a subset of the North Korean program, which was historically promoted by China to keep the U.S. pinned down. Domestically, China continues to ignore promises to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors, with participants noting that leader Xi Jinping has now "dishonored" four such promises to U.S. presidents. (5)U.S. Navy Operational Limits The U.S. Navy is currently facing significant strain, described as being "tightly squeezed" regarding its aircraft carrier fleet. The USS Gerald R. Ford has seen its deployment extended to 11 months, performing continuous combat operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Similarly, the USS Nimitz, which was scheduled for decommissioning, has had its service extended to participate in Southern Command exercises. Although these carriers possess "layered defense" systems capable of neutralizing Chinese supersonic missiles and drones, the Navy lacks a sufficient number of ships to maintain these global commitments indefinitely; while law requires 11 carriers, experts argue the current global challenge requires 15. (6)The "Brothers of Mayhem" Alliance The participants argue that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea act as a coordinated group of "brothers of mayhem". This alliance is not merely fighting over territory or reputation but is engaged in a fundamental contest over "what kind of world we're going to live in". While the West seeks to maintain the status quo and open trade routes, this opposing bloc utilizes economic warfare, proxy conflicts, and the threat of nuclear escalation—such as China's hinted "first-strike" nuclear posture—to challenge Western hegemony. (7)

Warning: This episode contains references to sexual abuseWhat became of the women whose worlds collapsed when the Spanish arrived in Mesoamerica? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Mexican author Sofia Robleda to uncover the lives of the women who navigated conquest, faith, and colonial law with resilience and strategy.MORE:The Caribbean, Colonisers & ChristianityListen on AppleListen on SpotifyCortés and the AztecsListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Tim Arstall and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we move between the end of Season 14 and the start of Season 15, we're opening the Seeing Red archives. This week, we're revisiting four cases that took place in the month of March across different years — remembering the victims and reflecting on crimes that continue to leave a lasting impact. These episodes come from earlier in our catalogue, so you may notice a difference in audio quality as our production has evolved over time. We'll be back with our Season 15 premiere on Wednesday 18 March. In March 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared while on a family cruise in the Caribbean. Despite extensive searches and reported sightings over the years, she has never been found. Her disappearance remains one of the most perplexing missing persons cases linked to cruise travel. In this episode, we revisit the timeline and the enduring search for answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swashbuckler Captain Morgan (1635–88) was born in Wales. Kidnapped as a child in Bristol, England and shipped to Barbados, he joined the infamous roguish buccaneers, leading many raids against the Spanish and Dutch in the Caribbean and Central America. His most famous exploit was the sacking of Porto Bello (Panama) and the city of Panama in 1671 during the Golden Age of Piracy & Buccaneers (1655-1725), which was a significant factor in the history of the North Atlantic, North American coastline, and the Caribbean. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ZHeQfQRp2EE which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Henry Morgan books at https://amzn.to/4ddRppx Books about Pirates available at https://amzn.to/4aMr1ld Pirate mystery novel (Seeking Sasha) at https://amzn.to/4oqp7Ku ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: LibriVox Historical Tales by C. Morris, read by KalyndaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning Trinidadian-Canadian artist Rhoma Spencer joins Trini Corner to share her remarkable journey through theatre, comedy, and cultural storytelling. From founding Theatre Archipelago to championing Caribbean narratives on international stages, Spencer reflects on identity, creativity, and the responsibility of artists to preserve and elevate Caribbean voices across the diaspora. Rhoma Spencer's career demonstrates how art can serve as both cultural memory and social commentary, inspiring future generations of Caribbean creators to tell their stories boldly and authentically. 

In this episode of My Music, host Graham Coath sits down with rising actor Enzo Dearing to discuss the relationship between music, film, and performance.Although Enzo is best known for his work on screen rather than as a musician, music plays a central role in his experience of storytelling. From his admiration for film composer Hans Zimmer to the influence of the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack on his early love of cinema, Enzo explains how powerful scores shape emotion, tension, and character on screen. The discussion moves through several themes, including:How film soundtracks help actors connect with the emotional rhythm of a sceneThe role of music in Bollywood productions and why those films feel so distinctiveEnzo's disciplined approach to acting, including detailed script preparation and performance notesHis experience playing a darker character in the vertical series Alpha Stepbrothers Bite MeWhy breaking into acting often depends as much on business skills and persistence as talentEnzo also reflects on the moment he realised acting was the path he wanted to pursue, inspired by a childhood fascination with pirates and the cinematic world of Pirates of the Caribbean. The conversation even touches on dream roles, from portraying Jack Sparrow's son to potentially playing a young Elvis.Along the way, Graham and Enzo explore the realities of building a career in film, the importance of audience reaction for performers, and how music quietly underpins some of cinema's most powerful moments.If you enjoy conversations about film, performance, and the creative forces behind storytelling, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how music and acting intersect.Follow Enzo's journey on Instagram and keep an eye on his growing film career, with his latest project already surpassing 2.6 million views.

Supporters of the Iranian regime have taken to the streets to celebrate the selection of the country's new spiritual leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He will replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. Shortly after the announcement, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes at targets in Israel and across the Middle East. The price of crude oil has surged above $110 a barrel - a four-year high - as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed because of the war. In other news, the left-wing coalition of the Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, is projected to have won the most votes in Senate elections - but will not gain a majority. And scientists in the Caribbean say they've discovered previously unknown sea creatures.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

90: Epstein's Nephilim Children: Zorro Ranch, Eugenics & Occult Rituals - The Jeffrey Epstein case shocked the world with revelations of elite sex trafficking, blackmail, and connections to some of the most powerful figures on earth. But beyond the headlines lies a deeper story filled with strange symbols, secretive belief systems, and locations tied to occult traditions that few investigators have explored.Joel returns with a new episode examining the hidden layers of the Epstein network, beginning on Little St. James Island in the Caribbean. He breaks down the strange architecture of Epstein's infamous temple — its painted door, golden dome, and alignment with geomagnetic north — and explores ancient traditions of apotropaic magic, spirit-warding symbols, and occult architecture. Could the island's structures have served a symbolic or ritual purpose far beyond what mainstream media reported? Next, the investigation moves to New Mexico and Epstein's sprawling Zorro Ranch, located in a region long associated with UFO sightings, underground base rumors, and the birthplace of the atomic bomb. Joel examines the connections between Epstein's ranch and Los Alamos, the Manhattan Project, and the controversial rocket scientist and occultist Jack Parsons, whose infamous Babalon Working rituals sought to summon supernatural forces into the physical world. Finally, Joel explores Epstein's reported obsession with genetics and eugenics, including claims that he planned to seed humanity with his own DNA. From occult symbolism embedded in Epstein's properties to ancient legends about the artificial creation of life — known as the Homunculus — this episode asks a disturbing question: was Jeffrey Epstein simply a criminal financier… or part of a much older tradition seeking power through ritual, science, and hidden knowledge?Merchandise: https://freetherabbits.myshopify.comBuy Me A Coffee: DonateFollow: Website | Instagram | X | FacebookWatch: YouTube | RumbleMusic: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music Films: https://merkelfilms.com Email: freetherabbitspodcast@gmail.comDistributed by: merkel.mediaIntro Music:Joel Thomas – Free The RabbitsYouTube | Spotify | Apple MusicOutro Music:Joel Thomas – Imago DeiYouTube | Spotify | Apple MusicTopics discussed in this episode: Jeffrey Epstein, Little St. James Island, Epstein Temple symbolism, occult architecture, apotropaic magic, Zorro Ranch New Mexico, Manhattan Project history, Los Alamos secrets, Jack Parsons occult rituals, Babalon Working, Aleister Crowley, homunculus legends, occult symbolism in elite power networks, underground bases, UFO history in New Mexico, esoteric science and secret societies.

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Alma Film Festival, happening March 17-22, 2026 in the Dominican Republic, is unlike any other film festival in existence. Pt 2 of a 2-part episode features guests in Finland, Lesotho, and Atlanta; one of the Atlanta guests being one who's the backbone behind the festival and the other being one who is directing a conversation unpacking a powerful documentary by a Swiss woman who traveled globally for her film on what it means to be a Black/biracial woman. Learn more about these insanely talented people below. What is this episode? A Global Dialogue on Storytelling, Identity, and “The Necessity of Something New”The brainchild of Festival Founder and Director Anthony Page -- whose sincere humility causes him to credit many others -- Alma (Spanish for "soul") is an international film festival specifically focused on people and works from the Global South and the diaspora. This festival is crossing borders and crossing barriers -- and has connected collaborators across 52 cities in 35 countries! You heard that right. For an inaugural film festival? Talk about impressive. I, Samantha Fletcher, sat down with Anthony and just a handful of the many creatives making this festival all possible in the Caribbean in just a few weeks. March 17-22, 2026 to be exact. Read up on all of my amazing esteemed guests, a diverse group of filmmakers, cultural leaders, and creative voices from across the global film community:Sydney Bryant – An award-winning filmmaker and founder of the production company Shades of Cinema. Sydney is directing a major collaborative project connected to Swiss filmmaker Rachel M'Bon's film J'Suis Noire (French), subtitled in English as Becoming a Black Woman. The project will expand the film's themes into a global community conversation, with filmed discussions in multiple cities around the world where women will share their perspectives on what it means to be Black, Brown, or a woman of color within their own cultural environments.Diana Lynch-Grissett – Founder and CEO of Soule Resort (S-O-U-L-E) and developer of Grand Cay in El Limón, Dominican Republic, a multi-use beachfront golf resort community scheduled to break ground later this year. Her company is a cornerstone partner and one of the most trusted strategic collaborators of the Alma Film Festival, playing an important role in the festival's long-term development and presence in the region.Chike Ohanwe – A celebrated actor based in Helsinki, Finland, Chike is the first Black actor to receive Finland's equivalent of the Academy Awards, the Jussi Award. He is also a member of the Actique Global Performance Circle and serves on its board, contributing to the initiative's mission to expand global acting approaches and performance traditions across the diaspora.Khotso Maphathe – A filmmaker and arts advocate from Lesotho working across documentary and narrative film throughout Southern Africa. He is also the founder of Space Agency, a multimedia production company that develops creative and storytelling projects for businesses and organizations across the region.Anthony Page -- Founder and Director, Alma Film Festivalhttps://www.almafilmfestival.com/

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

U.S. Central Command said the Iranian regime has been launching one-way attack drones and ballistic missiles from civilian areas in cities including Dezful, Esfahan, and Shiraz. CENTCOM said locations used for military operations can lose their protected status under international law and may become legitimate military targets. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that there would be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender, saying, "We're fighting to win."President Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday, announcing a new coalition, called Shield of the Americas, to help eradicate drug cartels. At least a dozen leaders from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean joined Trump in Florida and signed a proclamation launching the coalition. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now serves as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.The NYPD said a third suspicious device has been recovered in connection with an explosive thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Officers found the device in a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets, temporarily evacuating nearby buildings. The NYPD confirmed the device was safely removed for testing, though the area remains closed to traffic.

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies

This week on Cooking With Positivity, we kick off another Monday & You episode by celebrating Women's Herstory Month and highlighting powerful women who paved the way in STEM and medicine.Inspired by the brilliance behind Hidden Figures, we go deeper into the stories of women whose work changed history. This episode features a spotlight on Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman physician in the United States, and Dr. Betty Washington Greene, a trailblazing chemist whose research helped shape the world of industrial science.We also recognize the modern-day women continuing that legacy today, reminding us that representation in science, medicine, and innovation still matters.Of course, we keep things true to the Cooking With Positivity mission by bringing it back to the kitchen with this week's Stretch the Pack Tip. One pack of chicken breasts turned into six nights of meals — from jerk chicken soup to casserole, Taco Tuesday chicken bites, and crispy chicken tenders — proving that creativity in the kitchen can stretch both your plate and your wallet.And our community mission continues:

The introduction of the principle of women's reproductive liberty in France, tentatively by the family planning movement after 1960 and explicitly by the women's liberation movement after 1970, marked a deep shift, transforming public discourses. Yet this principle remained fiercely contested, and moderate and conservative actors responded by foregrounding notions of 'reproductive responsibility', or the expectation that individuals perform the 'right' sexual and family-making behaviour, benefiting not only themselves and their families, but the nation at large. Such responsibilisation underpinned the legal reforms of the 1960s-70s, framing a notion of reproductive citizenship based on a tension between individual rights and social norms. Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025) breaks new ground by taking an intersectional approach to the defining moments of this period: the legalisation of contraception (the laws of 1967 and 1974) and the liberalisation of abortion (1975, 1979). Drawing on a wide range of sources and actors - including feminist and family planning movements, government actors, demographers, medical-professional organisations, disability rights groups, and key actors in the overseas departments - Maud Bracke demonstrates how the discourse of responsibilisation allowed actors to distinguish between citizens 'worthy' of reproductive rights and those seen as less worthy. Bracke analyses the distinct regulations regarding contraception in the overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, framed by racialised anti-natalism. The book also demonstrates that disability rights organisations contributed to the discrediting of the notion of 'eugenic abortion', used among experts and policy-makers until the early 1970s. Furthermore, Bracke goes on to highlight the silence in the feminist movement around both disability rights and race as part of its universalisation of women's conditions of oppression, and analyses the emergence of Black Feminism in late-1970s France. In so doing, the book offers a major contribution to the history of sex, gender, family life, healthcare, demography, and political debate in post-war France, and more generally. Guest Dr. Maud Bracke is Professor of Modern European History at the University of Glasgow, and is also the author of Which Socialism? Whose Detente? West European Communism and the Czechoslovak Crisis of 1968 in 2007 and Women and the Reinvention of the Political: Feminism in Italy (1968-1983) in 2014, as well as the co-editor of Translating Feminism: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Text, Place and Agency in 2021. In addition to authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters and co-editing several special issues of academic journalsb she is also an editor at the Journal of Modern European History and sits on various other editorial boards.  Host Gina Stamm is Associate Professor of French at The University of Alabama, with research concentrated on the environmental humanities and speculative literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, from Surrealism to contemporary science fiction and feminist utopias, in Metropolitan France and the francophone Caribbean, with a book manuscript in progress on posthumanist ecological engagement in the surrealist movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start with the critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, it stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a man on the run navigating the heights of Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1970s. It's a masterclass in tension and atmosphere.Fun Flix Fact: To achieve its stunning, retro look, the film was shot in anamorphic Panavision, the same format used for 1970s classics. The director even included a "two-faced cat" as an omen—a nod to Brazil's own dual reality of the past and the future.The Ghostface mask is back! We're reviewing the latest instalment of the legendary slasher franchise. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, and this time, the stakes are personal as her daughter becomes the target.Fun Flix Fact: This is the first film in the entire franchise to be directed by Kevin Williamson, the man who actually wrote the original Scream (1996)! After 30 years of producing and writing, he finally stepped behind the camera to bring the Woodsboro story full circle.Finally for our main reviews, we're heading to the 19th-century Caribbean for The Bluff. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a woman with a secret past who must protect her family when vicious buccaneers (led by a terrifying Karl Urban) invade her island.Fun Flix Fact: Priyanka Chopra Jonas performed a massive amount of her own stunts for this film. Drawing on her extensive background in Bollywood action cinema, she reportedly surprised the stunt team with her "hard-hitting physicality" during the brutal home-invasion sequences.To tie into the political intrigue of The Secret Agent, we're celebrating 20 years of the film that earned Forest Whitaker his well-deserved Oscar. We revisit the terrifying regime of Idi Amin through the eyes of his personal Scottish doctor (James McAvoy).Fun Flix Fact: Forest Whitaker was so dedicated to the role that he stayed in character as Idi Amin even when the cameras weren't rolling. He learned to play the accordion, mastered the Ugandan accent, and even met with Amin's real-life brother and former cabinet members to perfect the performance.For this week's Hidden Gem, we're recommending the epic historical musical The Testament of Ann Lee. Amanda Seyfried stars as the founding leader of the Shakers in 18th-century Manchester and America.Fun Flix Fact: This is a rare breed—a "historical musical" shot on 70mm film! It features more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous musical numbers. If you loved Amanda in Les Misérables, you absolutely cannot miss her powerhouse vocals here.And if that's not enough entertainment for you, we've even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:09 Shoutouts4:17 Movie News14:18 New on Streaming19:32 New Trailers27: 25 Anniversary Corner30:36 The Secret Agent Review  39:54 Scream 7 Review47:11 The Bluff Review50:30 Hidden Gem (The Testament of Ann Lee)56:24 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the folklore of Trinidad! We're diving into six figures from one of the most culturally mixed islands in the Caribbean — the Soucouyant, a skin-shedding vampire who flies through the night as a ball of fire; the Douens, faceless spirits of unbaptized children with backwards feet; La Diablesse, a beautiful woman with a cow's hoof hidden under her dress who lures men into the forest; Gang Gang Sara, a woman who flew across the Atlantic from Africa and lost her power; the Duppy Baby, a roadside spirit that grows heavier the longer you hold it; and the silk cotton tree that connects all of them. West African tradition, French Catholic structure, and centuries of survival all compressed into the stories people in Trinidad still tell their kids today. https://www.necrnomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/necro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2026Trump switches to a demand for unconditional surrender by Iran, Americans continue to be stranded in the Middle East as war spreads through the region, Violence appears to be the point in Iran war, Hegseth warns representatives from Latin American and Caribbean countries to act more aggressively against drug cartels, Trump suggests he has his sights on Cuba, Billionaires turn a blind eye on Trump's actions, Sheldon Whitehouse suggests connections between policies that help Russia and Trump's friendship with Epstein, The coverup at the DOJ is shielding Trump, Russia -provides information Iran needs to attack US forces.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when two neighbors—one Black, one white—move beyond small talk and start sharing their real stories? In this episode, Simma talks with Sandra Eggleston and Bill Byrne, whose unlikely friendship led to the book MLK to Brother Ray: A Woman's Adventure of Social Transformation, Political Revolution, and Personal Affirmation. Sandra spent four decades as a United Airlines flight attendant during a time when the U.S. was being reshaped by the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Movement. Along the way she met cultural icons, witnessed historic events, and navigated racism and sexism in ways many younger Americans have never heard about firsthand. Bill, her white neighbor in Virginia, started hearing Sandra's stories around neighborhood gatherings. The more he listened, the more he realized these weren't just personal memories—they were living history. What began as curiosity turned into a book and a friendship that changed how he sees the world. Their conversation with Simma explores how stories build understanding, why personal relationships matter in conversations about race, and how history still shapes our lives today. PS- I did not want this conversation to end, and neither will you.    Key Moments 00:00 – Simma introduces the show and the guests 03:00 – How Sandra and Bill became neighbors and friends 05:30 – Why Bill decided to write a book about Sandra 09:00 – Sandra's connection to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 13:30 – Growing up during segregation and the Civil Rights era 17:30 – Sandra's early experience as a Black flight attendant in the South 24:00 – How writing the book changed Bill's understanding of race and history 29:30 – Why personal stories matter more than statistics 34:30 – What meaningful cross-race friendships can teach us 40:30 – Books, music, and stories that help people understand each other 47:00 – Final reflections on relationships, history, and change About the Guests Biography of book's subject: Sandra Eggleston MLK to Brother Ray, A woman's adventure of social transformation, political revolution and personal affirmation, tells the story of Sandra Eggleston. "Sandee" came of age during a time of revolution. Regardless of the challenge, she found her way forward, often guiding those close to her along the way. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Godmother. Colleague. A platoon sergeant on the front lines of both the civil rights and women's liberation movements. Her journey took her to international jazz festivals, Caribbean beaches, and across the country in an MGB convertible. Sandee met political power brokers, sports superstars and music legends. She survived plane crashes, murder trials, and cancer, experiencing the full spectrum of life's joys and sorrows, from weddings and Christenings to divorce. Sandee's life experiences combined with the author's research into their historical context challenge the reader to move beyond a superficial debate of today's controversies.  Stories from her home and workplace bring an intimate and compelling perspective to the social and political upheaval of the 1960s and 70s. The struggles and the victories. The heartbreaks, and the healing power of family, friendship, and faith. About the Author: Bill Byrne MLK to Brother Ray is the author's third and most recent writing project.  Previous books include the science fiction thriller Total Immersion and the memoir, How Long  Does It Take to Catch a Fish?  Four lifelong friends find themselves trapped in a high-tech, virtual reality adventure of life and death in Total Immersion.  How Long Does It Take to Catch a Fish is a collection of stories about fathers and sons and sons and fathers.  It explores how dads and their male offspring can be understood as two sides of the same coin, - unique yet intertwined, shaping one another across generations.  The author is a career switcher from technology marketing to education.  He resides with his wife (also a teacher!) in Northern Virginia.  They travel often to visit their children's growing families in Brooklyn and Florida.  When not writing, he enjoys running and playing the fiddle. More information can be found at MLKtoBrotherRay.com Book Mentioned MLK to Brother Ray: A Woman's Adventure of Social Transformation, Political Revolution, and Personal Affirmation by Bill Byrne Available on Amazon More information: MLKtoBrotherRay.com Why This Conversation Matters Many people today know the Civil Rights Movement only through textbooks and headlines. Sandra lived it. Bill discovered it through listening. Their friendship shows what can happen when people take the time to hear each other's stories—something Simma has been encouraging through her work and this podcast for years. Connect with Simma Lieberman Need a speaker, facilitator, or dialogue leader who helps people talk with each other—not past each other? Contact Simma: simma@simmalieberman.com Learn more and support the show: RaceConvo.com  Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website Share the Conversation If this episode made you think, please share it with a friend or colleague. 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In this episode of On The Call with Ozzie, we sit with Trinidadian-born academic leader Jacqueline Moniquette, Senior Programme Officer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), whose work in academic quality assurance, leadership, and educational transformation continues to shape higher education and standards across the Caribbean, whose

The relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and prominent Silicon Valley investor, developed in the years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor—an association that has drawn significant criticism. Hoffman moved in many of the same elite philanthropic and academic circles that Epstein cultivated, particularly through connections to scientific research and artificial intelligence initiatives. Epstein positioned himself as a financier and broker of relationships between wealthy donors and institutions, and Hoffman was among the influential figures who interacted with him in those environments. Reporting later revealed that Hoffman had visited Epstein's private island in the Caribbean and attended gatherings involving Epstein, which immediately raised questions given that these interactions occurred well after Epstein's criminal history was widely known. Although Hoffman has said the visit was brief and that he regrets the association, the optics of a major technology figure socializing with Epstein years after the conviction have remained deeply troubling.Critics argue that Hoffman's relationship with Epstein reflects a broader pattern in which powerful elites continued to treat Epstein as a useful connector despite his documented history of abusing minors. Hoffman has claimed that his interactions with Epstein were limited and primarily related to introductions within philanthropic and academic circles, but that explanation has done little to quell scrutiny. The controversy intensified when it emerged that Hoffman had been part of discussions and events tied to Epstein's network of donors and researchers, reinforcing the perception that Epstein was able to rehabilitate his reputation among wealthy and influential figures. For many observers, the episode highlights a persistent moral blind spot among members of the financial and technology elite: the willingness to overlook Epstein's criminal past in exchange for access to money, influence, or connections. In that context, Hoffman's association with Epstein has been viewed not merely as a lapse in judgment but as another example of how Epstein maintained social legitimacy among powerful people who should have known better.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The Kouri Richins murder trial reached a critical moment as prosecutors called their star witness. Carmen Lauber, the former housekeeper who allegedly purchased the fentanyl that killed Eric Richins, testified under immunity agreements and described a months-long drug procurement operation.Lauber told jurors she bought drugs for Kouri four times in early 2022. The requests allegedly escalated from pain pills to fentanyl. According to her testimony, when she informed Kouri the drugs were fentanyl—not standard painkillers—Kouri told her to get them anyway. Transactions allegedly happened through cash drops at properties Kouri was renovating and pills left in a firepit.Three days after Eric died, Lauber says Kouri contacted her asking about the drug connection again. Payment arrived as a check marked for construction cleaning. When Lauber later asked about the pills, Kouri allegedly claimed Eric died from a brain aneurysm.Prosecutor Brad Bloodworth promised the jury the evidence would prove Kouri murdered Eric "for his money and to get a fresh start at life." The prosecution's case includes a forensic toxicologist's confirmation that Eric had five times the lethal dose of illicit fentanyl in his system, a fraudulent life insurance policy obtained weeks before his death, a Caribbean vacation pre-booked with Kouri's boyfriend for the month after Eric would be dead, and internet searches for "what is a lethal dose of fentanyl."Defense attorney Wendy Lewis challenged Lauber's testimony aggressively. Lauber confirmed she was using methamphetamine regularly during the alleged drug purchases. She initially described the drug requests as oxycodone, not fentanyl. The defense also played a recording where an investigator encouraged Lauber to provide testimony ensuring conviction.Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichinsUpdate #RichinsTrial2025 #CarmenLauberTestimony #EricRichins #FentanylMurderTrial #UtahCrime #ParkCityTrial #TrueCrimeNews #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeToday

Breaking testimony from the Kouri Richins murder trial as the prosecution's key witness takes the stand. Carmen Lauber, testifying under immunity deals with three Utah counties and federal authorities, has told jurors she purchased drugs for Kouri Richins four separate times in early 2022—and that Kouri knew the final batch contained fentanyl.According to Lauber's testimony, the drug procurement evolved from pain pills to something lethal. Cash was left in properties Kouri was flipping. Pills were dropped in a firepit. When Lauber told Kouri the drugs were fentanyl, not just standard painkillers, Kouri allegedly said to proceed anyway.The timeline prosecutors have presented is damning. Weeks before Eric Richins died, Kouri allegedly obtained a fraudulent life insurance policy. Months earlier, she had already booked a Caribbean vacation with her boyfriend—scheduled for the month after her husband's death. Text messages to that boyfriend included: "If he could just go away and you could just be here, life would be so perfect."A forensic toxicologist has confirmed Eric had five times the lethal dose of illicit fentanyl in his system when he died. Two weeks before his death, Eric allegedly told a friend he believed his wife was trying to poison him after a sandwich she left him caused severe hives requiring an EpiPen.Defense attorney Wendy Lewis is attacking Lauber's credibility on multiple fronts. Lauber admitted to regular methamphetamine use during the period of the alleged drug purchases. She initially told investigators Kouri asked for oxycodone—not fentanyl. And the defense introduced a recording where an investigator told Lauber to provide details that would ensure conviction. Lauber's response: she'd do whatever it takes.Cross-examination continues. Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichinsLive #RichinsTrialDay4 #CarmenLauber #EricRichinsMurder #FentanylTrial #UtahCourtroom #LiveTrialCoverage #SummitCountyTrial #TrueCrimeLive #HiddenKillersLive

This weeks show starts off with music from Dennis Brown, Israel Vibration, Bitty McLean, Horace Andy, Hugh Mundell, Rico Rodriguez, Ini Kamoze, Peter Tosh, Sharon Little, The Mighty Diamonds, Willi Williams, Ghetto Priest, Milton Henry, Trevor Byfield, Joy White, Junior Murvin & Jah Lion, Luciano, Oku Onuora, Susan Cadogan, Errol Dunkley, Audrey Hall, and Keith Rowe with the Upsetters. New music this week comes from Roberto Sanchez, Anthony Klash, Matthew Malcom, Marcus Gad, Young Kulcha & The 18th Parallel, Xana Romeo and Micah Shemaiah, Medisun with Bost & Bim, Lavisch with Little Lion Sound, Vanzo, Skip Marley, CeCile, Protoje and Damain Marley, Alborosie, Elastica Dub & Zion Train, Vibronics, Hornsman Coyote, Yaadcore & Spirit Revolution, Torch, Future Irie, T. Natty & Addis Records, Jesse Royal, Chuck Fenda and King Stanley with Krone. Also this week we ride the Fruits Ripe Riddim from Zion High Productions featuring artists like Mortimer, Samory I, and Micah Shemaiah with Pressure Busspipe & The Zion I Kings. Enjoy! Dennis Brown - Here I Come - Love & Hate - VP Records Israel Vibration - The Middle East - Strength Of My Life - Ras Records Bitty McLean - Back Weh - The Taxi Sessions - Taxi/Silent River Horace Andy - This Must Be Hell - Midnight Rocker - On U Sound Horace Andy - Hell And Back - Midnight Scorchers - On U Sound Hugh Mundell - Arise And Shine/Ghetto Rock - Atra/Real Rock Records 7” Rico Rodriguez - Ramble Dub - Wareika Dub - Island Records Ini Kamoze - Hail Mi Idren/Hail Mi Idren Dub - Taxi/TRS Records 7” Peter Tosh - Rastafari Is - Wanted Dread & Alive - Rolling Stones Records Sharon Little - Don't Mash Up Creation - One Love 12” The Mighty Diamonds - Have Mercy - Reggae Anthology: Pass The Knowledge - VP Records Willi Williams - Unity - Real Rock Records 7” Ghetto Priest - Satta I - Every Man For Every Man - Ram Rock Records Milton Henry & The Lone Ark Riddim Force - Crisis - Branches & Leaves - A-Lone Productions Roberto Sanchez - Words Of My Mouth - Singers & Players - Messengers Trevor Byfield - Jah Guide/The Father Version - Fox Fire 7” Joy White - Dread Out Deh - Stand & Give Praise: Roots Reggae - Trojan Records Skin Flesh & Bones Meet The Revolutionaries - Scotch Dub - Fighting Dub 1975-1979 - Hot Pot Junior Murvin - Police & Thieves - Lee Scratch Perry: Arkology - Island Records Jah Lion - Soldier & Police War - Lee Scratch Perry: Arkology - Island Records The Upsetters - Grumbling Dub - Lee Scratch Perry: Arkology - Island Records Anthony Klash - The Drop/The Drop (MB Dub) - Tuff Scout Luciano - One In A Billion - Lion & Roots Production 7” Oku Onuora - If Not Now - Fruits Records 7” Matthew Malcom &Urban Villah - Seaview - Dub Shot Records Marcus Gad - Where Mi Come From - Big Scoop Records Young Kulcha & The 18th Parallel - More Work To Be Done - Fruits Records Xana Romeo feat. Micah Shemaiah - Will The Sun Come Out Today - The Divine Blueprint - Charmax Music/Xana Romeo Medisun w/ Bost & Bim - Clean Up - Real Life Riddim - The Bombist Lavisch & Little Lion Sound - Burn - Evidence Music Vanzo - Burning Fire - Fueled By Passion - Evidence Music Mortimer & Zion I Kings - Round & Round - Fruits Ripe Riddim - Zion High Productions Samory I & Zion I Kings - Call Upon Jah Name - Fruits Ripe Riddim - Zion High Productions Micah Shemaiah & Pressure Busspipe - Don't Mix We Up - Fruits Ripe Riddim - Zion High Productions Zion I Kings - Fruits Ripe Riddim Dub - Fruits Ripe Riddim - Zion High Productions Protoje feat. Damian Marley - At We Feet - The Art Of Acceptance - Indiggnation Collective/Ineffable Records Skip Marley - In Our Sight - Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Cecile - Baddest Love - Romeich Entertainment Alborosie - Come My Way - Nine Mile - VP Records Errol Dunkley - I'm Not The Man For You - Common Ground International 7” Susan Cadogan & The Upsetters - Fever/Influenza Dub - Harlem Shuffle Records 7” Audrey Hall - Groove Situation - Kebar 7” Keith Rowe & The Upsetters - Groovy Situation/Groovy Dub - Lee Scratch Perry: Arkology - Island Records Keith Rowe & Irie Ites - Dub Situation - Irie Ites Records Green Lion Crew feat. Addis Pablo - Cassava Piece Dub - Green Lion Crew Meets Addis Pablo & Friends Uptown - Ineffable Records Channel One - Outstanding Dub Wise - Raw Dubs Vol. 1 - Channel One Sound System Elastica Dub & Zion Train - Riddim In Dub - Astral Vision - Dubophonic Records Mafia & Fluxy - Nah Gun Fi War Version - Roots Vibration 7” Vibronics Meets Bungalo Dub - Damascus (Vibronics Mix) - Bungaronics - Scoops Records Amatah Keo - Kula Tempa Dub - Sabai Di Showcase - A Lone Productions Hornsman Coyote & Earth & Power - Revolution Ska/Revolution Dub - Earth & Power Peter Roots Lewis & Hi Tech Roots Dynamics - Jah Is My Salvation/Salvation Dub - Retro Beat 7” Lyrical Benji & King Shiloh - Ten Plagues/Shiloh Dub Blessing - King Shiloh Presents Lyrical Benji - Shilo-Ites Nia Songbird & Vibronics - Travelling/Revenge 1/Revenge Dub 2 - Scoops Records Yaadcore & Spirit Revolution - 13 Months - One Drop Torch - Same Energy - Path To Success - Bad Hasai Muzyk Future Irie - Never Fail - Evidence Music T Natty & Addis Records - Milk & Honey - Keys Riddim - Evidence Music Jesse Royal - Ignite - No Place Like Home (Deluxe Edition) - Easy Star Records Chuck Fenda - Time Is Now - Hardship Riddim - Starr Vybz Music King Stanley & Krone - The Wicked Harm - Ting A Ling Records Kiko Bun - Where I'm From/Where I'm From ( I Remember How To Dub - Island Records Sister Nancy w/ Legal Shot & D&H - Rub A Dub Story/Organ Story/Story Dub - Legal Shot Music 

Haitian All-StarZ Radio on WBAI 99.5 FM (NYC)Every week on WBAI 99.5 FM, DJayCee delivers an electrifying journey through sound — blending deep grooves, global rhythms, and innovative remixes that defy genre boundaries. From Afrobeat and Caribbean vibes to soulful house, hip-hop, R&B, and underground gems, DJayCee's mixes are curated with passion, precision, and pure energy.Expect:•

The relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and prominent Silicon Valley investor, developed in the years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor—an association that has drawn significant criticism. Hoffman moved in many of the same elite philanthropic and academic circles that Epstein cultivated, particularly through connections to scientific research and artificial intelligence initiatives. Epstein positioned himself as a financier and broker of relationships between wealthy donors and institutions, and Hoffman was among the influential figures who interacted with him in those environments. Reporting later revealed that Hoffman had visited Epstein's private island in the Caribbean and attended gatherings involving Epstein, which immediately raised questions given that these interactions occurred well after Epstein's criminal history was widely known. Although Hoffman has said the visit was brief and that he regrets the association, the optics of a major technology figure socializing with Epstein years after the conviction have remained deeply troubling.Critics argue that Hoffman's relationship with Epstein reflects a broader pattern in which powerful elites continued to treat Epstein as a useful connector despite his documented history of abusing minors. Hoffman has claimed that his interactions with Epstein were limited and primarily related to introductions within philanthropic and academic circles, but that explanation has done little to quell scrutiny. The controversy intensified when it emerged that Hoffman had been part of discussions and events tied to Epstein's network of donors and researchers, reinforcing the perception that Epstein was able to rehabilitate his reputation among wealthy and influential figures. For many observers, the episode highlights a persistent moral blind spot among members of the financial and technology elite: the willingness to overlook Epstein's criminal past in exchange for access to money, influence, or connections. In that context, Hoffman's association with Epstein has been viewed not merely as a lapse in judgment but as another example of how Epstein maintained social legitimacy among powerful people who should have known better.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ahoy! I'm a man! You're a man! WE'RE ALL MEN! At least, that's what Kirk Douglas' character would have us all shouting in our review of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This is it, the progenitor of steampunk, nautical sci-fi, and submarine movies in general, and that's why we watched it! For our Submarine Month, we are going through the most impactful submarine movies, and it helps we could only think of four besides Hunt for Red October. So naturally, we had to begin with the grandaddy. We discuss mythical monsters becoming the technology of the future, the complexities of Captain Nemo, and the factual attacks of giant squids! We're farming kelp, sending messages by Sting (in bottles), wondering when they'll kill Ned, running from puppet sharks, and basking in the heavy homoerotic undertones. In the end we count how many times Pirates of the Caribbean just copied this movie. It was a lot. "And then they made me their chief."

Record levels of seaweed in the Atlantic are piling up in the Caribbean, just in time for spring break. This year is expected to be another record year for the stinky seaweed. Also, National Park Service released its official peak bloom forecast for Washington, D.C.'s iconic Yoshino cherry trees. Experts say weather patterns in late winter and early spring determine when 70% of blossoms open around the Tidal Basin. And, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the 47-year-old mother and her 13-year-old daughter were found near U.S. Highway 60 after a suspected tornado touched down near Fairview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haitian All-StarZ Radio on WBAI 99.5 FM (NYC)Every week on WBAI 99.5 FM, DJayCee delivers an electrifying journey through sound — blending deep grooves, global rhythms, and innovative remixes that defy genre boundaries. From Afrobeat and Caribbean vibes to soulful house, hip-hop, R&B, and underground gems, DJayCee's mixes are curated with passion, precision, and pure energy.Expect:•

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-5-20161895 CARACASRussia Leverages Middle East Conflict to Pressure European Energy Markets Anatol Lieven analyzes how the Middle East conflict strengthens Russia's leverage over Europe while potentially causing internal Iranian anarchy and a massive refugee crisis. (1)Drone Strikes on Energy Infrastructure Threaten European Gas Supply Stability Lieven explores threats to European energy from strikes on the Baku pipeline and proposes sanctions relief to incentivize Russia toward a Ukrainian peace settlement. (2)Constitutional Debates Over Presidential Authority and the War Powers Act John Yu discusses the War Powers Resolution's history and argues that presidents possess inherent constitutional authority to use force abroad without prior congressional consent. (3)Judicial Limits and Political Checks on Presidential War-Making Power John Yu argues that elections, rather than courts or the War Powers Resolution, serve as the primary constitutional check on a president's use of force. (4)Cuba Faces Total Grid Failure Amid Severe National Oil Shortages Evan Ellis describes Cuba's widespread blackouts caused by aging infrastructure and lack of fuel, while the US facilitates humanitarian oil shipments to private entities. (5)Venezuelan Leadership Slow-Rolls Political Transition Despite Economic Openings Evan Ellis details how the Rodriguez administration benefits from eased oil sanctions and mining interests while maintaining repressive control and delaying meaningful democratic transitions. (6)Chinese Influence and Strategic Integration in the Caribbean and Peru Evan Ellis examines China's deep strategic presence in Caribbean infrastructure and the upcoming Peruvian elections, where conservative candidates currently lead in the polls. (7)Regional Security and Trade Shifts in Ecuador, Mercosur, and Argentina Evan Ellis reports on joint US-Ecuadorian military operations against narco-terrorists, the Mercosur-EU trade deal, and Javier Milei's ongoing economic and legal reforms in Argentina. (8)SEG 9 George Downing and the Puritan Vision Dennis Su introduces George Downing, a Harvard graduate who bridged the New England colonies and the English Civil War as a key Puritan figure. (1)SEG 10 Harvard Scholar Turned New Model Army Preacher After excelling at Harvard, Downing traveled to England, becoming a chaplain for Cromwell's New Model Army while exhibiting ruthless traits regarding Caribbean slavery. (2)SEG 11 Cromwell's Spy and the Edinburgh Intrigue Dennis Su explains how George Downing used intelligence and rhetoric to infiltrate the Scottish government, acting as a crucial spy for Oliver Cromwell in 1650. (3)SEG 12 Scoutmaster General and the Birth of Downing Street Downing rose to Scoutmaster General, overseeing Scotland's administration while building a massive fortune through seized properties and the trade of war prisoners. (4)SEG 13 Artificial Intelligence Joins the Battlefront in Iran Experts debate the ethical and strategic implications of using Claude AI for targeting and simulations in the Iran conflict, highlighting concerns over accountability and command. (5)SEG 14 The Fragile Alliance and European War Hesitation The panel discusses why European allies hesitate to join the US in Iran, citing domestic unrest and a significant technological gap between military forces. (6)SEG 15 Bill Casey and the Traitorous October Surprise Craig Unger describes how Bill Casey allegedly hijacked American foreign policy by negotiating with Iran to delay hostage releases, ensuring a Ronald Reagan electoral victory. (7)SEG 16 Uncovering Receipts of Treason in Tehran Unger details his 2014 trip to Tehran, where he obtained receipts and witness testimony regarding illegal arms deals that supported the 1980 October Surprise conspiracy. (8)

We kick off our annual March Madness bracket challenges with a Walt Disney World ride tournament as we rank and seed eight attractions in each of the four parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom — to build the ultimate 32-ride bracket. Using factors like popularity, theming and immersion, innovation, broad appeal, and overall guest satisfaction, we determine which rides earn the coveted #1 seeds and which ones barely sneak into the tournament field. From heavy hitters like TRON Lightcycle / Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Avatar Flight of Passage… to beloved classics like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spaceship Earth, and Kilimanjaro Safaris, every attraction has to find its place on the bracket. Along the way we debate controversial rankings, question whether nostalgia should matter, and set up some very interesting first-round matchups. Which rides deserve the top seeds? Which ones are overrated? And what attraction do you think could pull off the biggest upset? Let the brackets begin. Download the bracket: https://www.mainstmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TO-SHARE.pdf

Catherine Chinatree is a socially engaged multi-disciplinary artist based in Margate. She works in various contexts, including in the public realm. Her work focuses on the idea of shared “reality,” with an emphasis on identity, dualism, and cultural fluidity. This exploration is supported by research in anthropology, social surrealism, and human behaviour. Being of Welsh, Caribbean and Irish descent, she is deeply rooted in hybrid culture and seeks inspiration from the outside world of everyday life, our daily activities, symbolism, rituals, and the people she meets.Chinatree's recent series of works invites the viewers on a visual journey through the realms of personal and subcultures exploring ideas of youth, class, memory and nostalgia, it highlights optimism & transformative moments that can alter society. Chinatree aims to evoke a palette that reflects the bass-heavy underground movement, artificial lighting and a sense of the unknown going hand in hand with the uncertainty of teenage years. At that time, pioneers of a new music genre looked to the future, with nods to outer space, and ideas of otherworldly beings, all of which are reflected in this work. The Crystallisation of the urban experience is layered and sampled, reconnecting it with the present. Working-class youth - black, brown and white united to dance is a testament to sound system culture and the creation of a new reality reflecting urban Britain, black roots & experimental sounds. With close ties to Leicester, Chinatree's hometown, the work is supported by research and recordings from original attendees, event organisers, the venue's history and future plans. Blending new footage, lived experiences and digital memories. Described by many as one of the darkest raves attended “Some shadow demon business”, the work illuminates its legacy. Catherine Chinatree studied at Wimbledon College of Arts, graduating with a Masters in Fine Art. She was awarded the Ferdynand Zweig Arts travel Scholarship award, and set up a collaborative engagement project between the UK and Havana, Cuba. She has been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Arts Prize, Nasty Woman NYC and The Griffin x Elephant New Graduates Arts Prize. She completed an artist residency with Elephant Magazine and has been sponsored by Liquitex Paints. She was commissioned by Artquest for their 20th anniversary, which was subsequently displayed at UAL in Holborn, London. Recently she was commissioned by Artist Globe for The World Reimagined project, which is on permanent show at the World Museum in Liverpool. She created a mural for Rise Up Residency Mural in Margate and as part of the Commemorative Installation Campaign, created a Tapestry for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. She recently co created a billboard Artwork with Kent Refugee action network, and is a panelist for Artcry, supporting artists to make work in response to social and political events.Follow @CatherineChinatree on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wyndham doesn't treat Latin America like one market. Growth concentrates in specific places, and execution decides who wins. For #NoVacancyNews, I talked with Gustavo Viescas (President, Latin America, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts) at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar in Puerto Rico about where Wyndham sees momentum across Latin America and the Caribbean.

In 1708, during the War of the Spanish Succession, the Spanish galleon San José sailed from South America carrying a vast cargo of gold and silver bound for Spain. Off the coast of present-day Colombia, British ships of war intercepted the galleon in a fierce naval clash. During the battle, the San José exploded and sank, taking its enormous treasure to the bottom of the Caribbean. My guest this week is Julian Sancton, author of Neptune's Fortune: The Billion-Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Spanish Empire. He discusses the circumstances that led to the sinking of the San José and enigmatic Cuban archaeologist Roger Dooley's determined quest to locate the wreck deep beneath the sea. Follow Julian Sancton:X: https://x.com/jsanctonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsancton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.sancton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEG 10 Harvard Scholar Turned New Model Army Preacher After excelling at Harvard, Downing traveled to England, becoming a chaplain for Cromwell's New Model Army while exhibiting ruthless traits regarding Caribbean slavery. (2)1658 CROMWELL

Chinese Influence and Strategic Integration in the Caribbean and Peru Evan Ellis examines China's deep strategic presence in Caribbean infrastructure and the upcoming Peruvian elections, where conservative candidates currently lead in the polls. (7)1890 COSTA RIC

Boca del Infierno, Puerto RicoMarch 5, 1825Three nations set a trap at the Mouth of Hell, and the Caribbean's most wanted pirate sailed right into it. Roberto Cofresí was the son of an Austrian nobleman who'd fled a murder charge and a Puerto Rican mother from one of the island's founding families. Noble blood, empty pockets. When colonial Puerto Rico collapsed around him, Cofresí took to the sea with a fast sloop and a crew of men who had nothing left to lose. He robbed merchant vessels from six nations, attacked a U.S. Navy warship, and became a folk hero to the poor criollos of the coast. It took an alliance of Spain, the United States, and Denmark to bring him down. Twenty-four days after his capture, a firing squad at El Morro ended the pirate. The legend was just getting started.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.You can pay more if you want to, but rent at the Safe House is still just a buck a week, and you can get access to over 400 ad-free episodes from the dusty vault, Safe House Exclusives, direct access to the Boss, and whatever personal services you require.We invite you to our other PULPULAR MEDIA podcasts:If disaster is more your jam, check out CATASTROPHIC CALAMITIES, telling the stories of famous and forgotten tragedies of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!For brand-new tales in the old clothes from the golden era of popular literature, give your ears a treat with PULP MAGAZINES with two new stories every week.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Whitney Biennial is here. That would be the Whitney Museum's big curated show which every two years brings together dozens of artists, always closely watched by critics and public as a statement about what is important now in art. Hot on its heels, next month, MoMA PS1 is staging "Greater New York." That event happens every five years, bringing together dozens more artists to take the temperature of art in New York. Taína H. Cruz, my guest today, is featured in both these shows at once. For the Whitney, she is even, in a way, the face of the show: a work by Cruz, a green-tinged close-up painting of a grinning child, called I Saw the Future and It Smiled Back, is blown up on a billboard outside the museum in the Meatpacking District. This is a lot of attention for an artist who is relatively young, born in 1998, and just getting her MFA from the famed Yale School of Painting last year. She's worked in a variety of media, but is known now for paintings, often featuring images of Black female figures with a moody, woozy, sometimes unsettled or unsettling atmosphere. Sometimes Cruz works in suggestions of African American and Caribbean folklore, or intimations of horror and fantasy. Sometimes, she's played on the images of celebrities like Halle Berry or Tyra Banks. Sometimes she reworks her own personal photos of neighbors from New York. Since Cruz is an artist that the curators of these big shows are looking to, art critic, Ben Davis, wanted to get a sense of the influences—from art and otherwise— that are shaping her approach to art, and what she makes of all the attention.

Our card this week is Kenneth "Kenny" Floyd, a Wild Card from Colorado. When Kenneth “Kenny” Floyd was found dead inside his apartment in Aurora, Colorado, in 1995, detectives found a clue they hoped would lead right to his killer — a trail of their suspect's blood leading from Kenny's door to the front of his building. That blood evidence allowed investigators to develop a DNA profile that they traced to one particular island in the Caribbean, bringing them closer than ever to finding answers for Kenny's close-knit family. But a series of volcanic eruptions on the island destroyed the very records investigators needed to ID Kenny's killer. Still, the genealogist working on Kenny's case is hopeful that if more people with ancestry from that island, or the East Coast of the United States, upload their DNA profiles to GEDMatch and select the option to opt-in for law enforcement, she'll be able to fill in the rest of the suspect's family tree….and if she can do that, investigators might be able to finally close this case.  If you have any information on the murder of Kenny Floyd, please contact Aurora Police Department Cold Case Detective Jason McDonald at 303-739-6013 or jamcdona@auroragov.org. You can also submit an anonymous tip to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers by calling 720-913-7867.  If you have any family from the island of Montserrat or the East Coast of the United States, please consider uploading your DNA profile to GEDMatch and selecting the option to opt-in for law enforcement. If anyone you know might have ancestry connected to that island or the eastern U.S., please tell them about Kenny's case and encourage them to upload their DNA and opt-in as well.  View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/kenneth-kenny-floyd Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. Instagram: @thedeckpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @thedeckpodcast_ | @audiochuck Facebook: /TheDeckPodcast | /audiochuckllc To support Season of Justice and learn more, please visit seasonofjustice.org. The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Twitter: @Ash_Flowers Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Gabrielle Querrard of The Caribbean Mystics Podcast shares the story of an entity attached to her college roommate, and a miraculous moment that changed a cynical woman. The Caribbean Mystics Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3diZZw9fIpvzoLDgv7eHs5?si=2e06729b9c264fc5 If anything today reminds you of an experience you've had and you'd like to share it on the show, send your story to story@storieswithsapphire.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if our ancestors already found solutions for our modern health problems—and the answers are hiding in plain sight in your spice cabinet?Allspice (Pimenta dioica) may be small, but as Asia Dorsey shares in this episode, its medicine is mighty. Used throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and beyond, this aromatic berry carries anti-fungal, circulatory, and even menopausal support (all while making your food taste incredible!).But this conversation goes far beyond herbal actions. Asia weaves together ecology, fermentation science, ancestral cooking techniques, and herbal healing into a powerful reminder: everything we need is already here.Along with spices, fermented foods (from wine to jun, sauerkraut to kimchi, and more) are Asia's jam! If you've ever been curious about making your own living foods, you'll definitely want to try her simple, delicious recipe for Living Habanero Hot Sauce. You can download a beautifully illustrated recipe card here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why allspice deserves far more respect than its “holiday spice” reputation► The surprising way this tiny berry supports women's health► How allspice (and many other spices!) protects the body from modern inflammatory stressors► Why fermentation makes certain foods easier to digest► How bioregional and ancestral herbalism can deepen your relationship with plants► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Asia Dorsey is a bioregional rootworker and nutritional therapist centering gut-mind healing through ancestral food as medicine. She has apprenticed with wise women across the globe to discern the pattern language of healing though land and lineage. Her Colorado practice stewards 1:1 clients and mentored students towards embodied liberation.This episode is a celebration of bioregional herbalism, cultural reverence, and the intelligence of food as medicine. I hope it inspires you to see your kitchen not just as a place to cook, but as a living apothecary rooted in lineage and place.----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Asia at BonesBugsAndBotany.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show — your go-to source for the biggest breaking stories in movie news, DC, Marvel, Star Wars, and box office updates. Today's episode dives deep into major shakeups, franchise futures, and early review reactions that could shape the industry in 2026 and beyond. DC Studios In Turmoil? Could James Gunn Exit After WBD/Paramount Deal? Speculation is heating up that James Gunn could potentially leave DC Studios amid ongoing discussions surrounding a possible Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global deal. What would this mean for the DCU slate, including Superman, The Brave and the Bold, and the long-term roadmap Gunn and Peter Safran have been building? Kristian breaks down the rumors, industry implications, and whether this is smoke or real fire. Star Wars: Starfighter – Ryan Gosling Explains Why He Joined Star Wars Ryan Gosling officially stepping into the galaxy far, far away? The Starfighter star reveals why he joined the iconic Star Wars franchise. Is this a one-off standalone, or something bigger for Lucasfilm's evolving slate? Kristian discusses what Gosling's involvement signals for the future of Star Wars films and how it fits into Disney's theatrical strategy. Pirates of the Caribbean – Is Johnny Depp Really Coming Back? A Pirates producer says Johnny Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow — if he has his way. But how realistic is that? With Disney navigating franchise reboots and legacy sequels, Kristian analyzes whether a Depp comeback is likely, what it would mean for the box office, and how Pirates could evolve moving forward. Hoppers Early Reviews – Pixar Back On Top? Early reviews for Pixar's Hoppers are overwhelmingly positive. Are we looking at another major win for Pixar Animation Studios? Kristian reviews the first reactions and discusses whether this could be Pixar's next critical and commercial breakout hit. If you're a fan of DC Studios news, Star Wars updates, Pirates of the Caribbean rumors, Pixar reviews, and weekly box office analysis, this is the show for you. Make sure to subscribe for daily movie news, trailer breakdowns, industry rumors, and deep-dive discussions. SPONSOR: RUGIET:  For a limited time only, head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN to get 15% off your order.

With Captain Jonah Goldberg three sheets to the wind and capsized upon the Caribbean sands, inveterate scallywag Kevin Williamson has seized the helm of HMS Remnant and plotted a course for the far east. Kevin is joined in his journey by Andrew Collier, a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, wherein they discuss China's bizarre real-estate situation, Xi Jinping's economic mindset, Beijing's 2020 crackdown on its tech firms, and what it's like doing business in the People's Republic. Show Notes:—Andrew Collier's bio—China's Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants—Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace covers how the latest attack within Iran is yet another betrayal of the MAGA base, who wants America to be put first. Back before the 2024 election, Stephen Miller, now Homeland Security Advisor to Trump, called Kamala Harris' campaign “war-mongering neocons [who] love sending your kids to die for wars they would never fight themselves.” Fast forward to 2026 under a second Trump presidency, the United States has upended Venezuela's regime, conducted air strikes in the Caribbean, and struck Iran, killing its Supreme Leader, all of which puts the U.S. military at risk. Later, Marc Elias and Tim Miller discuss Trump's unproven claims of Iran interfering in the 2020 election, leading to his loss to Joe Biden, and how Trump might use his attack on Iran to justify a power grab over voting in the 2026 midterms. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The world is exploding — Iran, Mexican cartels, border security, China infiltration — and Americans are asking one critical question: How do we defend our country WITHOUT repeating the disasters of Iraq and Afghanistan? This is a legitimate question to ask, and we thread the needle today with my friend Ammon Blair of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Blair, a former Border Patrol agent and Iraq War veteran, takes us through the strategic plays of the Trump administration in Iran and the Caribbean, while also raising concerns about the shortsightedness of administration policies dealing with the Mexican cartels and prematurely declaring the border secure. America must project strength — but with discipline, clarity, and strategy. What does that balance look like?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices