Podcasts about Child Protective Services

In this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah speaks with Eugenia Woods, a mother, grandmother, and advocate from Long Island, New York, whose autism parenting journey was shaped by bullying, grief, homeschooling, and a difficult encounter with Child Protective Services.After her son Juan received an autism diagnosis at age 9,Eugenia found herself fighting for his educational needs while navigating multiple personal and family challenges. When the school system failed to provide the support he needed, she made the courageous decision to homeschool him for six years—despite facing scrutiny and resistance along the way.Eugenia shares her story of resilience, advocacy, anddetermination, offering hope to parents who are fighting for their children while trying to hold themselves together. In this episode, we discuss:0:00 – Intro & welcome 0:50 – Being a parent of color in the autism space2:20 – Stigma in Black & Brown communities 3:40 – Sensory tools & educating family 4:58 – Early signs at ages 2–3 6:05 – Juan's late diagnosis at age 9 6:40 – Fighting for a neuropsych eval 10:20 – Navigating IEP meetings 11:35 – Bias from school professionals 13:10 – Your right to record meetings 14:20 – Being dismissed as a Black mother 17:57 – CPS called by the school 18:41 – Going to court against the district 19:15 – When did the signs first appear? 23:20 – The pediatrician who actually listened 26:00 – School anxiety, regression & bullying 28:10 – "I'm sad and no one cares" 31:45 – CPS case resolved 32:50 – Homeschooling begins 34:41 – 6 years of homeschooling 38:00 – Finding resources at the library 41:33 – 18 rejections; Gersh Academy says yes 42:48 – Juan thrives; the teacher who changed everything 45:40 – Pursuing Juan's GED during COVID 47:13 – Waiting for the results 48:44 – He passed! 49:40 – Loss & grief during the pandemic 51:21 – Juan's suicidal ideation 53:20 – A mother's heartbreak 53:51 – Eugenia's COVID hospitalization & kidney failure56:20 – "Mom, who will care for me when you'regone?" 57:15 – Healing through community & faith 59:40 – Juan's gift: tech skills & purpose 1:00:12 – Eugenia's liturgical dance ministry 1:02:20 – Laughing with Juan now 1:04:50 – Hiding her illness from her kids 1:07:10 – Give yourself 5 minutes 1:09:15 – Finding herself again at 50 1:10:30 – Becoming a grandmother 1:11:05 – First college grad in the family 1:14:31 – How to connect with Eugenia 1:15:10 – Eugenia's published book 1:17:00 – Women's empowerment organizations 1:18:27 – Emmy-winning play & acting work 1:19:20 – You can't tell God what you won't do 1:23:20 – What being a badass means to Eugenia 1:24:15 – Encouragement for struggling parents 1:25:35 – Outro Connect with Eugenia:Instagram: www.instagram.com/genias_gemsFacebook: Genia Lin Connect with Autism for Badass Moms:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to:-Follow the podcast-Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform-Leave a review to help us reach more autism moms across the globe-Share this episode with a mom who needs to hear this

Democrat State Senator Joey Garcia, Marion, 13, and Republican State Senator Jay Taylor, Taylor, 14, on reforms to the Child Protective Services system and the DoHS. Veteran Partnership Coordinator with Valley Health Care Terry Vance on the importance, meaning, and care of the American flag. Steve Lindsey from the Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department about their plan to stage AED devices in public areas and free CPR classes for the community. 

An Evansville mother is arrested after a visit from Child Protective Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin speaks with the chief attorney for Heritage Defense about Child Protective Services. They discuss three things CPS will always want to do (and how to safely respond)…why criminal defendants in court have more constitutional rights than parents do with CPS…the best time in an investigation to call an attorney…the shocking statistics around how likely you are to be investigated (and how to lower them)…and the surprising person most likely to report you.

Dr. Samantha Godbey, Director of the Civics Institute at Fairmont State University on their civics-based student survey. Betty Critch and Denise Palmer on the 100th anniversary of the Quota Club and AED donations.Grafton resident Ronnie Burns on the protest he organized this weekend seeking Child Protective Services reforms 

A former teacher at the Word of Faith Christian School told the Associated Press that in the middle of class, children would surround a classmate accused of having demons, throw them to the floor, and beat them. Teachers were allegedly told not to stop it. The school, which operated on the Spindale compound under Jane Whaley's authority, was one piece of the church's alleged control over children and families. Former members described a practice of removing children from their biological parents and placing them with ministers to be raised. In some cases, contact was allegedly cut for up to ten years. According to former members, the separations served as loyalty engineering — children bonded with church guardians while biological parents were trapped, unable to leave without forfeiting their kids. When parents did leave the church and fought for custody, the Word of Faith Fellowship reportedly used its resources to fight them in court. Three single mothers described a church member and county court clerk who allegedly bypassed the foster system to gain custody of their children. A judge found clear evidence of abuse and neglect inside the fellowship. The church sued the Department of Social Services and reportedly won, closing investigations. Tony Brueski continues a five-part investigation into what former members say was a machine designed to weaponize family bonds.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.#WordOfFaith #JaneWhaley #ChildAbuse #Cult #TrueCrime #Spindale #CultSurvivors #HiddenKillers #FosterCare #ReligiousAbuse

What do you do when the medical system you were trained to trust can't save your own daughter?That's the question Dr. Aaron Hartman ran into the day he met his foster daughter Anna. She came into the world facing more than her share of challenges, and doctors told the Hartmans she wouldn't walk, talk, or crawl.When the standard recommendation came down to a feeding tube and a string of surgeries, Aaron and his wife said no. They were reported to Child Protective Services for wanting to feed their daughter food instead.Anna is now 20, and she walks and talks just fine. Her story rebuilt her father's entire approach to medicine. Aaron sits down with Chris to talk about what he's learned along the way and the role healthy fats play in healing the brain. They discuss how the pharmaceutical research world really works from the inside and why purpose may be the most underrated longevity tool we have."Your body was made to heal. You were made for health. Your body was made to self-heal and self-repair." ~ Aaron Hartman, MDSupport the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566Resources MentionedUnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds by Aaron Hartman, MD: https://uncurablebook.com/ Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/0iLD2ZSPBlue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/ About Aaron HartmanAaron Hartman, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. He's the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he treats patients other doctors have given up on. Over the last 15 years, he's been the principal investigator on more than 70 clinical trials, taught the next generation of physicians as an associate professor, and built a practice that pulls patients from across the country. He's the author of UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds and the host of the Made for Health podcast.Connect with Aaron HartmanWebsite: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanmd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD Connect with Chris Burres Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres DisclaimerThe content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

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Allegations pile up, but Child Protective Services declines to investigate and the school district continues to promote Ronnie Stoner. We include an update at the end of the episode. “The Girls” is a 4-part series from the Louisville Public Media's investigative podcast, Dig.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In this episode, Joyce McMillan, founder and executive director of Just Making a Change for Families and a member of the Parental Rights Foundation Board of Advisors, joins us to discuss her recent article “Common Sense Guardrails for CPS,” featured in The State of Parental Rights in America. Drawing from her work with families impacted by the child welfare system, Joyce argues that Child Protective Services often functions less like a helping profession and more like an investigative and prosecutorial agency. She explains how poverty is frequently confused with neglect and how families can become trapped in cycles of surveillance and punishment. Joyce also discusses the Parent Legislative Action Network (PLAN) and several reform efforts advancing in New York and beyond, including the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act and proposals aimed at strengthening due process protections for parents. The conversation explores issues surrounding CPS registries, emergency removals, visitation barriers, and the importance of educating families about their constitutional rights. Throughout the episode, Joyce encourages listeners to learn directly from families with lived experience in the system and to recognize how these policies affect communities across the country.The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Stay informed on parental rights news by signing up for email alerts at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/. Resources mentioned in this episode:JMAC for Families: jmacforfamilies.orgProPublica article: “New York Bans Anonymous Child Welfare Reports” The State of Parental Rights in AmericaSupport the show

Calista Springer was a 16-year-old girl from Centreville, Michigan, who loved to draw, paint, and color — and who spent most of her short life being abused, starved, and chained to a bed by the people who were supposed to protect her. For over a decade, teachers, neighbors, and social workers filed at least 15 reports with Child Protective Services. Nothing was done. On February 27, 2008, a fire broke out in the Springer home. Calista could not escape. She was chained to her bunk bed by a dog choke chain. She died of carbon monoxide poisoning. She was 91 pounds.The Calista Springer case is one of the most heartbreaking examples of child abuse and CPS failure in Michigan history. Calista's stepmother, Marsha and father, Anthony Springer, were ultimately convicted of torture and first-degree child abuse — but only after years of documented abuse that investigators, caseworkers, and school officials failed to stop. The Springers had even pulled Calista out of public school under Michigan's permissive homeschool laws, removing her from the last adults who could have intervened. In 2010, both Marsha and Anthony were sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for torture.In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina walk through the full story of Calista Springer — from her early childhood and diagnosis with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, to the years of reported child abuse that CPS ignored, to the fire that killed her and the criminal trial that followed. They also examine the civil lawsuit against the CPS workers who closed Calista's case, the role Michigan's homeschool laws played in hiding her abuse, and what her case changed — and didn't change — about how the state protects vulnerable children.If this episode moved you, please share it. The more people who know Calista's story, the harder it becomes to look away from the systems that failed her — and the children who are still waiting for someone to believe them. Follow Weird True Crime wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a review if you have a minute — it helps more people find the show.

A rental house in Gary, Indiana. Black flies in the dead of winter. Children behaving... strangely. A boy allegedly walking backward up a hospital wall. Police reports. Child Protective Services removing the kids. A Catholic priest performing blessings. And eventually, Zak Bagans buying the house, investigating it, and bulldozing it into history.Join us as we dive headfirst into the infamous Ammons Haunting, better known as the Demon House. Was this a genuine case of demonic infestation escalating toward possession, or a perfect storm of fear, family stress, bad plumbing, and media chaos? We break down the police reports, DCS findings, church involvement, the famous “wall-walking” hospital incident, and how Demon House turned one Gary rental into paranormal legend.Because this week we set out to prove nothing says “haunted” quite like demons… and bureaucratic paperwork… on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week's research sources: · ABC News – “Reality TV Star Snaps Up Indiana ‘Demon House'”https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/02/reality-tv-star-snaps-up-indiana-demon-house· Skeptical Inquirer – Joe Nickell, “The 200 Demons House: A Skeptical Demonologist's Report”https://skepticalinquirer.org/2014/05/the-200-demons-house-a-skeptical-demonologists-report/· Skeptical Inquirer – “Demon House Deconstructed”https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/demon-house-deconstructed/· National Catholic Register – “Parish Priest Aids Family in Fight Against Demons”https://www.ncregister.com/news/parish-priest-aids-family-in-fight-against-demons· Diocese of Gary – Statement Regarding Rev. Michael Maginothttps://dcgary.org/news/reverend-michael-maginot-not-authorized-perform-exorcisms-03312022· Indiana DCS / Publicly Circulated Case Documents (archived PDF)https://www.fisheaters.com/garyhaunting2.pdf· American Lung Association – Carbon Monoxide and “Haunting” Symptomshttps://www.lung.org/blog/spooky-things-in-house· Wikipedia – Ammons Haunting Casehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammons_haunting_case· Wikipedia – Demon House (2018 Documentary)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_House_(film)· Wikipedia – Anneliese Michelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_Michel· Wikipedia – Enfield Poltergeisthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_poltergeist· Wikipedia – Exorcism of Roland Doe / Robbie Mannheimhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_of_Roland_DoeEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.com Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pain stunts can shock anyone. The real question is: how do you turn shock into something people actually want to come back for? I sit down again with Hoverfiel, the Norwegian pioneer behind Pain Solution, to talk about the hard-earned craft of pain-proof performance and why “keeping it real” is more than a slogan. We get into what happens when you refuse illusions, build shows around music cues, and design an act you can carry solo in a gig economy without watering down the material. From there, we dig into the part many sideshow and performance art fans never hear: character work. Hoverfiel explains why relying on puke-and-pass-out reactions is a dead end, and how comedy and tension release can make extreme acts accessible without making them fake. We also talk about pacing, including the deliberate choice to save blood for the end, bringing audiences along a journey where they laugh first, trust the performer, and only then choose how far they want to go. The conversation takes a sharp turn into the Fakir Academy, an unorthodox apprenticeship that starts with a referral from Child Protective Services. We unpack what it meant to mentor young people with self-harm histories, teach technical sideshow skills alongside creativity and structure, and meet self-harm with understanding instead of disgust. It's a nuanced discussion about mental health, harm reduction, and the limits of what a performer can safely carry, even with the best intentions. If you care about sideshow history, fakir tradition, body modification culture, or the ethics of performance under real risk, you'll find a lot to sit with here. Subscribe to The Way of the Showman, share this with a friend who loves performance craft, and leave a review so more curious listeners can find the show. What part of the conversation challenged you most?Support the show...After a long abscence our Merch Shop is back! Check out t-shirts, hoddies, and hats! Show yourself as a Follower of the Way of the Showman.You can also "listen" to the Way of the Showman at youtube.If you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to  contact me about anyhthing ou can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comYou can find out more on the Way of the Showman website.Follow the Way of the Showman on Instagram.If you're compelled to suport the showes and have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

There are not enough homes for every foster child, yet under the Biden administration, children were put in the system because of their parents' beliefs about gender, according to Assistant Secretary of Health Alex Adams. Adams, who oversees the Administration of Children and Families, is working to stop Child Protective Services from taking kids away from their families because the parents won't affirm the child's transgender identity. “When a child is removed from a family, you are inflicting permanent, irreversible harm on both the child as well as the parents,” Adams told The Daily Signal. “That's not a decision that should be made lightly, and it should be reserved to the most significant cases of abuse or neglect as judged by a court.” 

The investigation initiated by Joseph Duggar's arrest on Florida felony charges has expanded beyond the immediate household. Joseph faces two counts in Bay County — lewd and lascivious behavior involving molestation of a victim under twelve and lewd and lascivious conduct by a person eighteen or older — stemming from allegations tied to a 2020 family vacation in Panama City Beach. According to the arrest affidavit, a fourteen-year-old girl disclosed during a forensic interview that Duggar molested her when she was nine. The affidavit states Duggar admitted to the conduct when confronted by the girl's father and again during a monitored call with Tontitown detectives. He has entered a not guilty plea and is presumed innocent.Both Joseph and Kendra Duggar face eight misdemeanor charges in Arkansas — four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment — after a law enforcement search of the family residence reportedly revealed locks installed on the exterior of bedroom doors. Officials have declined to release full court records, citing an active and ongoing investigation. Child Protective Services has reportedly conducted follow-up visits at residences connected to the broader Duggar family. Sources indicate that families within the Duggar network have begun cooperating with investigators.Joseph's brother Josh Duggar was convicted in 2021 on federal charges related to child sexual abuse material and sentenced to twelve and a half years in federal prison. Prior to that conviction, it had been publicly disclosed that Josh had allegedly molested members of his own family as a teenager. The family handled the matter internally at the time. Investigators are reportedly examining whether similar internal-resolution patterns were applied across other households connected to the family structure. The scriptural language used by Joseph on recorded jail calls has drawn scrutiny from observers who questioned whether it was directed at family members on the line.Kendra Duggar's four children remain in state custody under a no-contact order. On recorded jail communications, she stated Joseph was not her priority and that she was focused on regaining custody. She has retained independent legal counsel. The episode includes commentary on what family courts reportedly require from a parent seeking reunification, the distinction between family-approved counseling and licensed independent mental health support, and precedent set by other women who have publicly separated from the Duggar family structure — including Jill Dillard, Jinger Vuolo, and Amy Duggar King — each of whom established financial and professional independence.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.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #DuggarFamily #DuggarArrest #JoshDuggar #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #ChildSafety #IBLP #JillDillard

This episode kicks off with a breakdown of President Trump’s controversial comments describing the escalating U.S.‑Iran conflict as a “short‑term excursion”, insisting the military operation is nearing its end even as U.S. officials warn the strikes may only be beginning. The show then pivots to an emotional moment in the political world as Jesse Jackson Jr. sharply criticizes former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton, accusing them of using his father’s funeral to push political messages rather than honor the civil rights leader’s legacy—arguing that “they did not know” the real Jesse Jackson. The conversation intensifies as the team covers Dwight Howard’s newly filed divorce from Amy Luciani, following her allegations of drug use and Child Protective Services involvement—claims reported across multiple outlets as the former NBA star requests exclusive rights to his Georgia home and describes the marriage as “irretrievably broken.” Rounding out the show’s biggest moments, hip‑hop legend Treach publicly blasts his daughter Egypt Criss’s husband, calling him a “clout‑chasing clown” after Egypt was brutally knocked out by two‑time Olympic champion Jade Jones—a matchup critics say should never have been sanctioned due to the extreme skill gap. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation intensifies as the team covers Dwight Howard’s newly filed divorce from Amy Luciani, following her allegations of drug use and Child Protective Services involvement—claims reported across multiple outlets as the former NBA star requests exclusive rights to his Georgia home and describes the marriage as “irretrievably broken.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kelley Fong, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine and author of the award-winning book Investigating Families: Motherhood in the Shadow of Child Protective Services, and Frank Edwards, Associate Professor at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, join us to discuss their new study examining the relationship between foster care entry rates and child maltreatment mortality rates. Drawing on 16 years of federal and state data from AFCARS and NCANDS, they explore a deeply consequential question: does increasing foster care entry actually reduce child maltreatment fatalities?Their findings challenge some widely held assumptions about how foster care functions as a tool for child safety. Kelley and Frank unpack what the data does and does not show. They also explore what this means for child welfare policy, why CPS systems are largely reactive rather than preventative, and how foster care has increasingly functioned as a catch-all intervention for family instability. They discuss the urgent need for more research in this largely unstudied space and whether safer, less invasive approaches could better protect children while preserving families. Their study is open access and available to read in full here.The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Stay informed on parental rights news by signing up for email alerts at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/Support the show

In June 2011, two‑year‑old October “Toby” Perez was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital with catastrophic injuries—injuries prosecutors later said were the result of months of hidden abuse inside a cramped Great Falls, Montana home. Her mother's boyfriend, David Wayne Hyslop, was soon charged with deliberate homicide, a crime that would expose alarming failures in the systems meant to protect vulnerable children.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Recent tragedies cast doubt on Montana's child-protection services Death of toddler October Perez: Hyslop guilty Hyslop relief request denied – Hi-Line Today Murder by Child Protective Services in Great Falls Montana - Lawless America Judge denies Hyslop's request for post-conviction relief

In this episode of 'One in Ten,' Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Emily Putnam-Hornstein (UNC Chapel Hill) about how homeschooling intersects with child abuse and neglect, emphasizing that homeschooling is growing (about 2 million children) while reliable data and regulation vary widely by state and are often minimal. The conversation covers rare but egregious torture cases, potential child-focused oversight for high-risk families, barriers to policy change, and the importance of reporting concerns to hotlines.  Time Stamps: 00:00 Homeschooling And Hidden Abuse 01:21 Why Study Homeschooling 02:08 Data Gaps In California 03:52 How Common Is Homeschooling 05:31 Politics And Polarization 06:59 Mandatory Reporters Explained 09:23 Training Gaps For Families 11:14 State Rules Vary Widely 12:37 Torture Cases And Limits 16:04 Child Focused Policy Ideas 19:47 Notification And Oversight 23:45 Support And Cyber Schooling 28:36 Why Reforms Keep Failing 32:00 Advice For Professionals 34:13 Anonymous Reporting Concerns 36:15 Wrap Up And Thanks Resources:Homeschooling and child maltreatment: A review of the regulatory context and research evidence in the United States - ScienceDirectSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ryan Ralston, Director of Operations at You Are The Power, joins Brian Nichols to reveal how Child Protective Services financially profits from seizing children — and why government overreach at the local level is happening to innocent families across all 50 states. With a 98-99% success rate, You Are The Power is exposing how CPS misdiagnosis, federal Title IV funding, and unelected juvenile court judges create a system that tears families apart — not to protect children, but to collect federal dollars. From eminent domain abuse targeting family farms to ordinances taxing wheelchair users, this episode breaks down the real mechanics of local government corruption and what you can do about it today. We expose the reality of a foster care system where reunification rates sit at just 15-20% — not because parents are guilty, but because there's no financial incentive to return your child. You need to hear this blueprint for fighting back: how You Are The Power's "people to policy to principle" approach has delivered over 1,000% growth in wins and reunited families that the system tried to destroy. If you believe government is supposed to protect the vulnerable, this episode will change what you think you know. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro: When Government Goes Wrong, You Are The Power 1:36 - Who Is Ryan Ralston? From Volunteer to Director of Operations 2:47 - What Is You Are The Power? Mission, Scope & All 50 States 5:15 - The 98-99% Win Rate: How They Win Against Local Government 6:52 - The Dark Truth: How Government Profits From Seizing Your Children 9:05 - The Weakest Targets: Medically Fragile Kids & The System Built Against Them 12:30 - Federal Funding's Dirty Secret: Why Reunification Rates Are Only 15-20% 15:10 - Medical Misdiagnosis: How Innocent Parents Get Labeled Abusers 18:48 - Epstein, Pam Bondi & America's Backwards Priorities on Child Trafficking 20:07 - The "People to Policy to Principle" Approach That's Changing Everything 23:21 - The Numbers Don't Lie: 333 Cases to 810 to 1,500 — The Growth Explosion 25:14 - Why New Media Is the Weapon Government Didn't See Coming 26:51 - Win Wire: Family Farms, Eminent Domain & Wheelchair Taxes 31:20 - Playing Offense: How You Can Help From Wherever You Are 32:23 - How to Get Involved With You Are The Power (It Takes 5 Minutes) 36:44 - Final Thoughts, Contact Info & How to Request Help LINKS SECTION

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MD. DEL. MARK FISHER - member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus and represents District 27C in the Maryland House of Delegates, which covers parts of Calvert County. TOPIC: SHOCKING: Woman Testifies: Shut Down TPUSA Club, Send Conservative Students to Child Protective Services Nancy Krause in Calvert County, Maryland reported students to Child Protective Services because they started a Turning Point USA Club America (TPUSA) chapter. Man, 18, shot in head, pregnant woman stabbed 70 times — how Facebook Marketplace deals are turning deadly Trump: Ocasio-Cortez at Munich conference ‘not a good look’ DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @CMSmedile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Democrat Wes Moore Stumbles During CBS Town Hall When Asked To Address Free Beacon Reporting About Exaggerations and Falsehoods in His Life Story Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95 Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84 Maryland woman says TPUSA high school event raised 'serious concerns,' says Child Protective Services notified Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold in monobob Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @CMSmedile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MARK FISHER (Maryland State Delegate, District 27C) on a woman reporting students to Child Protective Services for starting a Turning Point USA chapter in Calvert County. WEBSITE: MarkFisherForDelegate.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Fisher4Maryland READ: Maryland Woman Says TPUSA High School Event Raised 'Serious Concerns,' Says Child Protective Services Notified Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or check out the fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Jessica Slice, a disability activist and the author of Unfit Parent, a Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World. We discuss the effect of Jessica's disability on her life and parenting, and what non-disabled parents can learn from her about parenting.Know someone who might appreciate this episode? Share it with them!

In this episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, I sit down with Pamela France, author of the memoir Life Soup. Pamela shares her lived experience of childhood sexual abuse and the lifelong impact of trauma, alongside a deeply personal account of healing grounded in her Christian faith. Life Soup is not written to shock or sensationalize—it's written as testimony, reflection, and invitation for survivors who may feel isolated or unseen. Pamela's perspective is shaped not only by her own story, but by decades of service to others. She has worked in Child Protective Services, served students and families in higher education, and spent the latter part of her career as a school counselor. That combination—survivor, advocate, and professional—gives her voice a rare depth and clarity. This conversation explores what it means to carry trauma quietly, to live a functional life while still carrying unhealed wounds, and to slowly reclaim wholeness over time. This is a faith-forward episode, and it's also a survivor-centered one. Pamela's story reminds us that healing does not follow a straight line, and that hope can coexist with grief, anger, and unanswered questions. Listener discretion is advised. And as always, if this episode brings anything up for you, please take care of yourself and reach out to someone safe. You are not alone—and stories like Pamela's exist because silence should never have the final word. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these amazing episodes, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. AND, follow SexualAssaultSurvivorStories on Instagram, then, please send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and are ready to tell your story in order to help yourself or someone else heal, let me know, and we can start a conversation about the possibility of you being on the show. Here's my email address: dave@sasstories.com Thank you to all of you who have reached out to me already. Just provide me with a phone number where I can reach back out to you…because I like to talk to people who are interested in guesting. And please keep those emails and texts coming…I truly look forward to hearing from you! Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore, and where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so! — Thank you!! https://a.co/d/0dTZpc89 (Pamela's book on Amazon https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

February 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Senator Jim Runestad's push for CPS reform. Runestad highlights tragic failures and a bill to allow media and legislators access to case information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En la isla St. Helena, una comunidad tranquila en Carolina del Sur, una sola madrugada destrozó a toda una familia y dejó una pregunta que aún resuena en la sala del tribunal: ¿cómo decide una madre matar a su propia hija?Este es el trágico asesinato de Mackaya Bradley-Brun.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—On St. Helena Island, a quiet community in South Carolina, a single morning shattered an entire family—and left a question that still echoes through the courtroom: How does a mother decide to kill her own child? This is the tragic murder of Mackaya Bradley-Brun.  You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—Link + Sources:ABC 4 News: https://abcnews4.com/news/local/st-helena-woman-gets-50-years-for-drowning-daughter-and-attempted-murder-of-sister-crime-fourteenth-judicial-court-jamie-michele-bradley-brunPeople: https://people.com/mother-drowned-young-daughter-put-her-funeral-dress-tried-do-some-older-daughter-11874511WTOC: https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/18/st-helena-mother-sentenced-80-years-drowning-daughter-attempting-kill-another/NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/south-carolina-teen-saved-sister-mom-allegedly-tried-drown-killed-anot-rcna85699GoFundMe - Mackaya Marie Bradley Brun Memorial: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mackaya-marie-bradleybrun-memorial?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2JFX_iPQ6Ryax70cOk9l5cwcx3KWajPBBT08a_hY3kHQSx0wS90cGfldAPeople: https://people.com/mom-allegedly-drowns-daughter-attempts-to-drown-other-daughter-7501759 Distributed by Genuina Media — Buy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/svsm_podcast — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erin Friday is an attorney and the co-lead of Our Duty, a parent-led international organization that opposes transgender procedures for minors.When her daughter was 13 years old, she began identifying as male, and school staff began using a male name and pronouns to address her—without the knowledge or consent of her parents.When Friday found out, she called the school and told them to stop. A week later, Child Protective Services showed up at her door—followed by the police a day later. No action was taken against Friday, but it was an alarming experience for her.A few months later, her daughter ran away in the middle of the night. Under normal circumstances, a parent would probably call the police, but Friday didn't dare to, having heard about parents who had lost custody of their children when they refused to go along with their child's transgender identity.“It's two o‘clock in the morning, three o'clock in the morning, and I can't make that phone call because I know that there's already a file open on me, and that Child Protective Services can swoop in at any time and take my child,” Friday said.“I made a deal that if I could safeguard my daughter from this—which I did—that I would help save other parents and save other children.”For years now, she has joined the legal fight against school policies that allow social transitioning of minors without parental consent and medical guidelines that support puberty blockers and hormones for minors.“When have we ever treated a mental illness by cutting off body parts?” Friday says.In our wide-ranging interview, we discuss the legal battles Friday has been involved in against Child Protective Services and the state of California over the past few years.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A three-year-old boy didn't move when his grandparents tried to wake him up.By the time police arrived, it was clear he hadn't simply died in his sleep.Matthew Maison's death exposed years of ignored warnings, repeated reports to CPS, and a system that kept returning him to the same home despite visible injuries and escalating abuse.This episode follows what happened to Matthew, the adults, like his mother Amanda Maison, who were supposed to protect him, and the seven-year fight that finally led to murder charges.Plus stick around for the aftershow with the case of Jonathan ​Schmitz.************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!

Abuse ~ Should I turn my son in to child protective services? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Scott talks with Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece about a new levy being proposed to help fund Child Protective Services.

Scott talks with Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece about a new levy being proposed to help fund Child Protective Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with Councilmember Seth Walsh about the proposed city property tax issue. Also Commissioner Alicia Reece explains why the county needs a levy for Child Protective Services. Finally Carl Delfeld breaks down the European Union's reaction to President Trump's Greenland threats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with Councilmember Seth Walsh about the proposed city property tax issue. Also Commissioner Alicia Reece explains why the county needs a levy for Child Protective Services. Finally Carl Delfeld breaks down the European Union's reaction to President Trump's Greenland threats.

Scott talks with Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece about a new levy being proposed to help fund Child Protective Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with Councilmember Seth Walsh about the proposed city property tax issue. Also Commissioner Alicia Reece explains why the county needs a levy for Child Protective Services. Finally Carl Delfeld breaks down the European Union's reaction to President Trump's Greenland threats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Great Trials Podcast, host Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey welcome guest Eric Fong to discuss a significant case involving Jessica Hilton versus the Washington Department of Corrections and Child Protective Services.   CASE SUMMARY:  **TRIGGER WARNING** The case in focus deals with severe instances of sexual abuse, specifically involving Jessica Hilton and multiple failures of state agencies to protect her and her siblings.    ERIC FONG BIO: Eric has obtained the two largest general damages jury verdicts for one person in Washington state history; $91,000,000 for a premise liability matter that resulted in a TBI and $42,000,000 for the governmental neglect of a child that resulted in abuse and PTSD.  Eric began his career as a public defender, dedicating 11 years advocating for those in need — work he remains most proud of to this day. With nearly three decades of trial experience, Eric has tried over 100 cases to verdict and has received state and national trial lawyer of the year awards. In addition to his legal practice, Eric loves teaching and has been an instructor of the Gerry Spence Method for over 20 years.  Eric loves working with his wife on their cut flower farm, hiking and fishing. (READ MORE)   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: FONG LAW   LISTEN TO PREVIOUS EPISODES & MEET THE TEAM: Great Trials Podcast Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services  Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com Production Team: Dee Daniels Media Podcast Production   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2  

DeHuff Gets Humiliated at HomeDeHuff's 12-year-old son officially asserted dominance in a wrestling match, winning with a devastating elbow straight to the junk. Child Protective Services confirms: the kid is grounded, but DeHuff's pride may never recover. Justice for Jack BauerKiefer Sutherland was arrested after an Uber driver allegedly refused to let him out of the car, leading to a threat. DeHuff explains why he 100% believes Kiefer—because if Jack Bauer tells you to unlock the door, you unlock the door… or America suffers the consequences. Monkey Business in St. LouisAuthorities in St. Louis, Missouri are searching for an unknown number of loose vervet monkeys roaming the north side of the city. Aussie DeHuff offers expert advice to residents, which mostly involves not making eye contact, securing snacks, and accepting that the monkeys now own that part of town. Alright, Alright, Alright… That'll Be TrademarkedMatthew McConaughey has trademarked “Alright, alright, alright,” along with images of himself, in an effort to combat A.I. DeHuff respects the move, noting that no robot should be allowed to out-vibe a human being that hard. Astronauts Come Home Early (DeHuff Knows Why)Four astronauts safely returned to Earth a month earlier than planned due to a medical issue aboard the ISS. Southerner DeHuff assumes he knows the real reason—and it probably involves bad food, worse smells, and someone saying, “Y'all, I ain't dealin' with this.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you a grandparent considering adoption after fostering, or wrestling with what's truly best for the children in your care? Are you navigating the complex emotional, legal, and financial realities of kinship guardianship, while managing the challenges of parenting later in life? If you've ever wondered how to create a loving, secure future for your grandchildren against all odds, you're not alone.I'm Laura Brazan, and on this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' we dive deep into the foster-to-adopt journey—sharing honest stories of heartbreak, resilience, and creativity in the face of a system often stretched to breaking. Special guest Rachel Fulginiti spent more than a decade navigating infertility, fostering, and adoption, ultimately building her family through unwavering determination and hope. Together, we'll discuss the hard truths of adopting when you're an older caregiver, building a supportive “tribal village,” facing trauma, and learning to let go of expectations to embrace what's truly possible.Whether you're grappling with permanency, searching for resources, or simply seeking community, this podcast is your guide. Tune in for practical strategies, healing conversations, and inspiration from grandparents who are rewriting their family stories—one courageous step at a time. Join us and discover you're part of a community 2.7 million strong, still nurturing, still here, and still shaping the future.Send us a textHello! Thank you for creating this podcast. It is a blessing to my life in this season

Naomi Schaefer Riley and Martin Guggenheim debate the proper role of child protective services.

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The shocking truth behind the Baby Cyrus case reveals far more than a single family's nightmare — it exposes a nationwide system of medical kidnapping, government corruption, and taxpayer-funded child trafficking happening in America right now. In this urgent and emotional conversation, Michael Jaco sits down with Diego Rodriguez, grandfather of Baby Cyrus, to recount the day Idaho police, hospital personnel, and Child Protective Services worked together to forcibly seize his grandson without lawful cause. Diego explains how CPS, backed by federal incentive programs, has become a government-subsidized trafficking pipeline that profits every time a child is taken from their parents. Through firsthand testimony, documents, and hard-won experience, he paints a devastating picture of a system where doctors, social workers, and law enforcement act in coordination — not to protect children, but to remove them. Michael and Diego discuss the corrupt machinery behind medical targeting, the intimidation tactics used against parents, and the disturbing financial motives that allow CPS agencies across the country to seize children with little oversight or accountability. They also speak about the emotional toll on families, the legal obstruction victims face, and why cases like Baby Cyrus are only one small window into a much larger national crisis. This conversation connects directly to the new documentary Never in America by Ryan Matta, which exposes how government agencies, medical institutions, and law enforcement form a network that masquerades as “child protection” while enabling one of the darkest systems operating within the United States today. For anyone wanting to understand what is truly happening behind the scenes of CPS, medical kidnapping, and child trafficking in America, this dialogue is essential. It offers not just the truth, but a call to stand up, speak out, and support families caught in this predatory system.

For years, suspicions have swirled around Child Protective Services — stories of children disappearing into the system, families torn apart, and government agencies acting with unchecked power. But no one has connected all the dots. Until now. Today on Redacted, we sit down with investigative journalist Ryan Matta, who has just uncovered what may be the largest child-kidnapping operation in the United States — and it's happening under RFK Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services.

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

You never know the real bosses name. PLUS, Sue Liebel, Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, discusses the FDA's hypocrisy on declaring Tylenol being a danger to pregnant women while approving a generic version of the abortion pill that can be administered through the mail. And Maureen Steele, co-founder of American Made Foundation, shares a disturbing story with Shaun about a St. Jude affiliated hospital reporting a family to Child Protective Services for their son appearing "too healthy" while fighting cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dynamic Duo is back! No, not Waxman and Professor Payne; it's Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly with a new episode of Batman Knightcast! This time the guys continue the stories from last issue starting with the origin of Clayface III in Detective Comics #478. Then, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson face the terrible threat of... Child Protective Services in Batman & Robin Year One #2. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast-2/ Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/batman-knightcast-39-image-gallery/ Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1788229385 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/knightcast Follow BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/batmanknightcast.bsky.social This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music: “The Batman Theme: Epic Version (feat. Mask of the Phantasm + Imperial March” arranged by Samuel Kim. Check it out on Youtube right here: https://youtu.be/m-AnLl9Vyb8?si=H5SsJPY_L8FMdtG5 Additional music: “I Melt with You" by Modern English Thanks for listening!