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    The Bill Press Pod
    Impeach Kristi Noem! Give The Nobel Peace Prize to the Citizens of Minneapolis. With The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols.

    The Bill Press Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 33:57


    Bill Press talks with Editor and Publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel and Executive Editor John Nichols of The Nation about the magazine's editorial calling for the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. They argue cabinet officers can and should be impeached, citing what they describe as Noem's repeated false public narratives about federal operations in Minneapolis, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and they call for independent investigations, accountability, economic restitution for impacted businesses, and dismantling ICE. They discuss impeachment as a political constitutional tool, the likelihood of House action versus Senate conviction, and parallel accountability via elections and congressional oversight. The conversation also covers The Nation's nomination of Minneapolis residents for the Nobel Peace Prize for their constitutional, mutual-aid-based resistance to masked federal agents, and notes leadership by Mayor Jacob Frey, Governor Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison. In the second half, they broaden to U.S. policy in Latin America and the Caribbean, referencing The Nation's long history of covering Venezuela and opposing the Cuba embargo, Rep. Jim McGovern's resolution to lift the embargo, the rollback of the Obama opening, and a forthcoming profile of Marco Rubio, while arguing that empire abroad undermines democracy at home and that Trump's posture is better described as aggressive unilateralism.Today highlights the work of The Nation Magazine. Check it out at TheNation.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Chris Voss Show
    The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Clean Energy Exploitations: Helping Citizens Understand the Environmental and Humanity Abuses That Support Clean Energy by Ronald Stein, Todd Royal

    The Chris Voss Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 42:16


    Clean Energy Exploitations: Helping Citizens Understand the Environmental and Humanity Abuses That Support Clean Energy by Ronald Stein, Todd Royal Americaoutloud.news/author/ronald-stein-p-e https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Energy-Exploitations-Understand-Environmental/dp/1665704977 The global focus on reducing emissions must be ethical instead of supporting environmental degradation. The book Clean Energy Exploitations – Helping citizens understand the environmental and humanity abuses that support ‘clean’ energy” is a Nominee for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize competition in the General Nonfiction category. Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists will be announced in April 2022. They also emphasize the global nature of the problem, noting that the United States of America could cease to exist and we’d see environmental problems get worse. In this book, they answer questions such as: Would the Green New Deal cut worldwide emissions? What toll is energy racism and inequality taking on the world? How effective are renewable forms of energy in meeting our needs? Whose duty is it to reduce harmful pollution? Green advocates often say they support sustainable and ethical coffee, sneakers, handbags, and diamonds-and they claim they won’t tolerate unsafe conditions. But when it comes to green energy and battery energy storage systems for electrical grids and electric vehicles, the authors say it is a different story.

    Citizens Church Charlotte
    CITIZENS DEEP DIVE | Inspired, Written, Trusted. | 2.16.26

    Citizens Church Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 42:56


    Welcome to the Citizens Deep Dive, a podcast for our church family in Charlotte, NC where we take a closer look at a variety of topics. In this episode, we take a closer look at the “inspired and written” nature of Scripture. How do we know the Bible is God-inspired? How can we trust its reliability if sinful humans were involved? What about books that are in some Bibles but not others? All this and more on the Deep Dive. For more information, visit citizenscharlotte.comThe intro/outro music for this podcast is “Until” by Levvy.

    Politics Done Right
    Dems! Stop Proposing, Start Demanding: ICE Crackdown, Citizen Dragged, and Signs We're Winning

    Politics Done Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 58:00


    ICE dragged a disabled U.S. citizen from her car as the agency quietly expands across America. It's time for moral clarity, firm demands, and faith in our collective strength.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

    Egberto Off The Record
    Dems! Stop Proposing, Start Demanding: ICE Crackdown, Citizen Dragged, and Signs We're Winning

    Egberto Off The Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 58:00


    Thank you Steven Rosenzweig, Marg KJ, Jane B In NC

    Launch Sequence with Space Tomato
    EP 249 - Why Star Citizen is an MMO For Non MMO Players

    Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 84:44


    From Eve Online to Halo to Jedi Starfighter, Star Citizen attracts players from a wide variety of games. Today I'm joined by Active to discuss what drew him to the game, what keeps him entertained, and what could eventually make this an MMO for the masses. Today's Guests:ActiveYouTube:  @ActiveInTheVerse  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/activeeToC:00:00 Introductions05:20 What Brought You to Star CItizen?13:00 Does Squadron 42 Matter20:20 Risk & Reward in A Game38:00 How They Can Lose The Reputation47:35 Pvp & PvE59:50 What's Different About Star Citizen01:14:05 Halo and Squadron 42Follow Space Tomato on social media:⁠Website⁠  ⁠Youtube⁠  ⁠My Other Youtube⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord

    Mac & Gaydos Show Audio
    Meghan McCain, Host of Citizen McCain & daughter of late Senator John McCain

    Mac & Gaydos Show Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 12:51


    Meghan McCain joined Bruce & Gaydos and shared her thoughts on mail-in voting and the SAVE Act.

    Radio Islam
    Over 50 000 Dual-Citizen Soldiers in Israeli Army Exposed ; Roedean School Controversy

    Radio Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 9:52


    Over 50 000 Dual-Citizen Soldiers in Israeli Army Exposed ; Roedean School Controversy by Radio Islam

    Spotlight on the Community
    A Living Textbook of Leadership: Making Marines, Winning Battles, Returning Better Citizens

    Spotlight on the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 28:22


    Rick Huenefeld, President of the MCRD San Diego Museum Foundation, and Jim Gruny, Community Liaison for MCRD, discuss how a “hidden jewel” Marine Corps museum connects shared history, leadership, and citizenship. Discover how San Diego executives can partner with this living textbook to support veterans, education, and community impact. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

    Kingston Wesleyan Church
    CITIZENS: The Glory of Jesus

    Kingston Wesleyan Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 44:21


    February 15, 2026 - Len W Wyatt A study of The Transfiguration helps us to better understand how we should see and listen to Jesus.

    Victory Fellowship Church Podcast
    Title: VII, Part 3: Smyrna // Jamie Nunnally

    Victory Fellowship Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 48:09


    What if your problems aren't crushing you but growing you? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally teaches us how to face suffering as he shares about Jesus's letter to the church in Smyrna.Smyrna had been destroyed in 600 BC and rebuilt by Alexander the Great around 300 BC. When this letter was written, Smyrna was the center of emperor worship in Asia Minor. Christians were seen as suspicious, unpatriotic, and disruptive because they refused to join civic rituals. Persecution wasn't occasional—it was daily life. Believers faced exclusion, job loss, harassment, slander, and even death.Revelation 2:8–9 (NLT)Suffering (thlipsis) means "affliction, tribulation, persecution"—literally, "crushing pressure." Jesus says, "I know your poverty"—extreme poverty in a rich city, caused by persecution.One of Smyrna's main exports was myrrh, a fragrant oil made by crushing the myrrh tree. In the same way, Christians were being crushed by persecution and poverty.Citizens were expected to burn incense before Caesar's image and say, "Caesar is Lord." Jesus also mentions a group claiming to be Jews who were actively persecuting Christians.Revelation 2:10 (NLT)"Ten" symbolizes completeness—their suffering would be limited and measured. Jesus promises a "crown of life": be faithful unto death and receive the reward.Revelation 2:11; 20:14–15The second death—the Lake of Fire—is the final judgment for the devil, demons, and those who reject Jesus. Christians die once and live twice. Unbelievers live once and die twice.What does this mean for us?1. God sees your suffering.We all face "thlipsis"—crushing pressure. Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence but the promise of His nearness.2 Corinthians 4:17–18 reminds us our present troubles are small and temporary, producing eternal glory. If you navigate suffering with God, temporary pain becomes eternal reward.2. Don't measure spiritual success by worldly wealth.Jesus called Smyrna "rich." Heaven measures wealth differently.Luke 12:15—life isn't measured by what you own.1 Timothy 6:18–19—be rich in good works.The world counts possessions; Heaven counts faithfulness.3. Sometimes idolatry isn't a god, but a government.Smyrna's temptation was emperor worship. Christians should be informed and involved, but the political process isn't the world's savior. Make political opinions subject to God's Word.4. Real faith leads to resolute faithfulness.Talent gets applause; faithfulness gets a crown (1 Peter 1:7).Faith that only works when life works isn't real faith.When suffering comes, it may not stop immediately. But God fills you with His love, peace, joy, and presence. What was meant to destroy you loses its power to define you.John 16:33—In this world you will have trials, but take heart; Jesus has overcome the world.Jesus is the solution to your suffering. He is faithful to you. Remain faithful to Him, and you will receive the crown of life.Will you be faithful like the believers in Smyrna?

    Summit Bible Church Sermons
    Living as Heavenly Citizens

    Summit Bible Church Sermons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 46:09


    Danny V. Ray Ministries / Rays Of Hope
    Are You A Citizen of Heaven?

    Danny V. Ray Ministries / Rays Of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 28:15


    Are You A Citizen of Heaven? John 3:16

    Politics Done Right
    ICE Dragged Disabled U.S. Citizen From Car—Her Testimony Exposes Brutality

    Politics Done Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 9:36


    A disabled U.S. citizen recounts being dragged from her car by ICE, denied medical care, and smeared publicly. Her testimony raises urgent questions about federal power and accountability.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 8:29


    Videos from across the country have shown months of violent interactions with immigration officers. Part of the outcry has been the treatment of U.S. citizens. Uproar rose higher last month following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by agents in Minnesota. Lisa Desjardins reports, and we hear from some of the people who were detained. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
    The End of a Pleasant Fiction: Power, Patrimonialism, and the Collapse of Moral Language

    Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 14:00


    In Davos last month, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lamented what he called “the end of a pleasant fiction.” That notion has is hard to fathom yet impossible to ignore. For decades, the United States did not merely wield power. It framed power in moral terms. Legitimacy. Integrity. Rules. Whether we always lived up to those words is one question. Whether we still speak them with credibility is another. In this solo reflection, Corey Nathan explores what it means when America is no longer the country that lends moral language to the world order, but the country other nations feel compelled to hedge against. From Tocqueville's warning about democratic withdrawal to Jonathan Rauch's analysis of patrimonialism, from Lincoln's humility to the theological posture of the National Prayer Breakfast, this episode wrestles with a turning point. If the pleasant fiction is over, what replaces it? Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion What This Episode Explores The End of a Moral Vocabulary For generations, American power was framed in moral language. Integrity and legitimacy were not just strategic tools but aspirations. Today, that language lands differently, not as calling card but as indictment. From Moral Order to Patrimonialism Drawing on the work of Jonathan Rauch, this episode examines what happens when public power begins to resemble personal property. Loyalty replaces rules. Access depends on fealty. Markets and institutions begin to read the room rather than uphold neutral principles. The National Prayer Breakfast and Theological Posture A prayer breakfast is meant to orient upward in humility. When reverence bends inward, the shift is not merely stylistic. It is theological. Tocqueville's Warning Democracy's danger may not arrive as sudden tyranny but as gradual withdrawal. Citizens retreat into private grievance. Moral discipline erodes. Individualism curdles into narcissism. The Comforting Assumption About Ourselves Nearly every white pastor today believes they would have stood with Martin Luther King Jr. The question is not whether that belief is sincere. The question is whether it would have been true. The Choice Before Citizens The world is already adjusting. Allies hedge. Middle powers collaborate. The question now belongs to citizens, not prime ministers. Withdrawal is understandable. It is not inevitable. Why This Matters Now The loss at stake is not only status but trust. If the pleasant fiction required tending, then its collapse requires responsibility. Renewal, if it comes, will not arrive through taunts or spectacle. It will be decided by habits, by courage, by whether citizens retreat or step forward. Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center for making today's conversation possible. Gratitude as well to Village Square for coming alongside us in this work and helping foster better civic dialogue. Links and additional resources: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Final Thought The question is not who we would like to identify with in the story. The question is where our words, positions, and actions actually place us. Go talk some politics and religion. Step forward. With gentleness and respect.

    Keen On Democracy
    Politics Without Politicians: Hélène Landemore's Case for Citizen Rule

    Keen On Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 46:23


    "How can you not be a populist in this day and age?" — Hélène LandemoreIn February 2020, The New Yorker profiled a Yale professor making the case for citizen rule. Six years later, that political scientist, Hélène Landemore, has a new book entitled Politics Without Politicians arguing that politics should be "an amateur sport instead of an expert's job" and that randomly selected citizen assemblies should replace representative democracy. Landemore calls it "jury duty on steroids."Landemore draws on her experience observing France's Citizens' Conventions on both climate and end-of-life issues to now direct Connecticut's first state-level citizen assembly. We discuss why the Greeks used lotteries instead of elections, what G.K. Chesterton meant by imagining democracy as a "jolly hostess," and why she has sympathy for the anti-Federalists who lost the argument about the best form of American government to Madison. When I ask if she's comfortable being called a populist, she doesn't flinch: "If the choice is between populist and elitist, I don't know how you can not be a populist." From the Damon Wells'58 Professor of Political Science at Yale, this might sound a tad suicidal. At least professionally. But Landemore's jolly argument for a politics without politicians is the type of message that will win elections in our populist age.About the GuestHélène Landemore is the Damon Wells'58 Professor of Political Science at Yale University. She is the author of Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule (2026) and Open Democracy: Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century (2020).ReferencesThinkers discussed:●      G.K. Chesterton was the British essayist who defined democracy as an "attempt, like that of a jolly hostess, to bring the shy people out"—a vision Landemore finds more inspiring than technical definitions about elite selection.●      James Madison and the Federalists designed a republic meant to filter popular passions through elected representatives; Landemore has sympathy for their anti-Federalist opponents who wanted legislatures that looked like "a mini-portrait of the people."●      Alexis de Tocqueville warned about the dangers of trusting ordinary people—a caution Landemore pushes back against, arguing that voters respond to the limited choices they're given.●      Max Weber wrote "Politics as a Vocation" (1919), arguing that politics requires a special calling; Landemore questions whether it should be a profession at all.●      Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his concept of the general will has been blamed for totalitarian impulses; Landemore rejects the comparison, insisting her vision preserves liberal constitutional frameworks.●      Joseph Schumpeter defined democracy as "a method for elite selection"—precisely the technocratic framing Landemore wants to overturn.Citizen assembly experiments mentioned:●      The Irish Citizens' Assembly on abortion (2016-2017) is often cited as proof that randomly selected citizens can deliberate on divisive issues and reach workable conclusions.●      The French Citizens' Convention on End-of-Life (2022-2023) found common ground between pro- and anti-euthanasia factions by focusing on palliative care—a case Landemore observed firsthand.●      The French Citizens' Convention for Climate (2019-2020) brought 150 randomly selected citizens together to propose climate policy; participants were paid 84-95 Euros per day.●      The Connecticut citizen assembly on local public services, planned for summer 2026, will be the first state-level citizen assembly in the United States. Landemore is directing its design.Also mentioned:●      Zephyr Teachout is the left-wing populist who called Landemore a "reluctant populist."●      Oliver Hart (Harvard) and Luigi Zingales (Chicago) are economists working with Landemore to apply the citizen assembly model to corporate governance reform.●      The Council of 500 was the Athenian deliberative body whose members were selected by lottery, with a rotating chair appointed daily.●      John Stuart Mill is the liberal theorist whose emphasis on minority rights raises the question of whether Landemore's majoritarianism is illiberal. She says no.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyChapters:(00:00) - Chapter 1 (00:00) - Six years from New Yorker profile to book (01:14) - Politics as amateur sport (02:08) - What the Greeks got right (04:03) - Citizen assemblies: jury duty on steroids (06:21) - The Yale professor who speaks for ordinary people (07:11) - Rousseau and the age of innocence (08:41) - The gerontocracy problem (09:33) - Do we need a communitarian impulse? (11:30) - Experts on tap, not on top (15:15) - The reluctant populist (17:01) - Can we trust ordinary people? (19:11) - How it works at scale (23:14) - Why professional politicians are failing (26:15) - Max Weber and politics as vocation (29:08) - Leaders who emerge organically (30:04) - Rejecting Madison and the Federalists (32:26) - Finding common intere...

    PBS NewsHour - Politics
    U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated

    PBS NewsHour - Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 8:29


    Videos from across the country have shown months of violent interactions with immigration officers. Part of the outcry has been the treatment of U.S. citizens. Uproar rose higher last month following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by agents in Minnesota. Lisa Desjardins reports, and we hear from some of the people who were detained. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    The BoardGameGeek Podcast
    Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025

    The BoardGameGeek Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 88:44


    Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to always have on hand. Also, how much we love player aids. Then we discuss our top 5 games of 2025. Ending with how everyone should touch grass and bring baked goods to conventions.00:00:00 Intro00:02:03 Justin's Journey in the Board Game IndustryBGG Podcast Episode 30The Five By Podcast00:04:36 Favorite Game Mechanics and Personal Collection00:17:20 The Art of Kitting Out: Personal Experiences and TipsSunrise Tornado PlaymatP'Kup00:33:52 Player Aids: Enhancing the Gaming ExperienceEvery Game Needs a Player Aid Article00:36:09 The Debate on Game Inserts00:39:39 Upgrades for Game NightMicrofiber Bags “Size of Justin's Hands”Modern MeepleAllplay00:46:38 Top 5 Games of 202500:47:16 Ayar: Children of the Sun 00:50:26 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence00:53:09 Jungo / Hachi Train /  Nanatoridori00:55:56 Citizens of the Spark00:58:21 Masters of Crime: Rapture 01:01:48 Endeavor: Deep Sea01:06:21 Speakeasy01:11:06 Sanctuary01:13:30 Vantage01:18:03 Pergola01:21:23 Moment of Positivity01:25:22 Where can you find Justin Bell?Meeple MountainInstagram @JustinBellSays X @JustinBellSays 01:26:41 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/ Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    Radio Fayetteville Podcast Channel (audio)
    Fayetteville 411 - ECD and Citizen Input

    Radio Fayetteville Podcast Channel (audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 12:21


    Join hosts John Salling and Sherri Kropp on the Fayetteville 411 podcast as they delve into the workings of Fayetteville's Economic and Community Development Department. Featuring guest Jackie Abbott, they discuss the department's initiatives to support small businesses, expand housing, and rejuvenate neighborhoods. Learn about the Annual Action Plan, community input, and partnerships with nonprofits. Discover how these efforts transform federal funding into impactful community services.

    The Think Wildlife Podcast
    S4|EP18 - Saving East Kolkata's Urban Wetlands and Avifaunal Diversity with Nibedita Chakraborty

    The Think Wildlife Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 32:48


    In this deeply informative episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Nibedita Chakraborty, a wildlife and biodiversity researcher whose work focuses on wetlands, urbanization, and citizen science. The conversation centres on the East Kolkata Wetlands, one of India's most important urban wetlands, and uses this globally significant landscape to explore broader questions of wetland conservation, urban biodiversity, and climate change.The East Kolkata Wetlands represent a rare example of an urban wetland system that continues to deliver critical ecological, social, and economic services despite intense development pressure. Spanning over 12,500 hectares, these wetlands function as a natural wastewater treatment system, support fisheries and agriculture, reduce flood risk, and sustain exceptional wetland biodiversity. Nibedita explains why this mosaic of sewage-fed fish ponds, croplands, and open water bodies is recognised as a Ramsar site of international importance, and why its survival is inseparable from the future of urban conservation in India.A major focus of the episode is avifaunal diversity and how bird communities respond to rapid urbanization. Drawing on extensive field surveys, Nibedita describes how different bird groups use core wetlands, transitional zones, and urban sprawls in distinct ways. As urban expansion accelerates, foraging grounds shrink, water quality declines due to wetland pollution, and migratory birds are increasingly absent from areas where they were once abundant. These changes offer powerful indicators of ecosystem stress and reveal how urban wetland biodiversity is being reshaped in real time.The discussion also highlights the role of climate change in amplifying existing threats to wetlands. Altered rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and increased eutrophication interact with urban pressures to further destabilize wetland ecosystems. Nibedita explains how long-term monitoring of wetlands and birds is essential to understanding these combined impacts and designing effective urban wetland conservation strategies that can withstand future climatic uncertainty.Citizen science emerges as a central theme in the conversation. Platforms such as eBird and iNaturalist have become invaluable tools for tracking wetland biodiversity, supporting birding communities, and generating data at spatial and temporal scales that traditional research alone cannot achieve. By involving local communities, birders, and residents, citizen science strengthens urban wetland biodiversity conservation while fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for these ecosystems.This episode offers a compelling case for why wetlands must be central to discussions on urban biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable city planning. It is essential listening for anyone interested in wetlands, wetland conservation, urban wetlands, avifaunal diversity, birding, and the future of urban conservation in a rapidly urbanizing world.#wetlands #wetlandconservation #wetlandbiodiversity #urbanbiodiversity #urbanconservation #urbanwetlands #urbanwetlandconservation #urbandwetlandbiodiversity #urbanwetlandbiodiversityconservation #climatechange #avifaunaldiversity #birding #wetlandpollution Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

    #GoRight with Peter Boykin
    What Citizens Should Expect as Early Voting Begins

    #GoRight with Peter Boykin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 15:06 Transcription Available


    What Citizens Should Expect as Early Voting Begins#GoRight with Peter BoykinIn this episode, we break down what citizens should truly expect as early voting begins and why local elections matter more than many realize. From taxpayer protection and accountability to public safety, smart growth, and transparent leadership, this monologue explores how county-level decisions shape everyday life and ultimately influence the direction of our Constitutional Republic nationwide.Early voting is not just about one race or one moment. It is an opportunity for a reset, a reminder that We The People are the authors of our destiny and the force that forms and guides our government. This episode challenges viewers to look beyond political noise and focus on steady leadership, civic responsibility, and the power of local engagement to shape the future.Watch, listen, and decide for yourself.Watch & Listen:https://rumble.com/v75pb2y-what-citizens-should-expect-as-early-voting-begins.htmlhttps://youtu.be/st3XznIfBjshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-citizens-should-expect-as-early-voting-begins--70035710Read: https://gorightnews.com/what-citizens-should-expect-as-early-voting-begins/Follow and support:GoRightNews.comPeterBoykin.comGoRightNC.com#GoRight, #PeterBoykin, #GoRightNews, #EarlyVoting, #LocalElections, #WeThePeople, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #CountyGovernment, #CivicEngagement, #Vote, #Midterms, #PoliticalCommentary, #ConstitutionalRepublic, #LocalLeadership, #GovernmentAccountabilityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goright-with-peter-boykin-gorightnews-com--3096608/support.

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep447: Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford details the sentencing of British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, arguing China is using the case to signal it will crush any dissent regardless of international prestige.

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 13:14


    Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford details the sentencing of British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, arguing Chinais using the case to signal it will crush any dissent regardless of international prestige.1904 SHANGHAI

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep447: Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford condemns UK PM Starmer for failing to demand Jimmy Lai's release during his China visit, accusing the leader of prioritizing trade over the safety of British citizens.

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 4:35


    Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford condemns UK PM Starmer for failing to demand Jimmy Lai's release during his Chinavisit, accusing the leader of prioritizing trade over the safety of British citizens.1793 CHINA

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
    The urgent need for transparency in election processes

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 57:45 Transcription Available


    Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Trust in institutions erodes when lived reality clashes with official claims. Elections, hospitals, and courts demand transparency, not excuses. Missing records, unaccountable officials, and broken safeguards fuel public distrust. Accountability restores confidence. Citizens must demand audits, preserved records, and equal justice, because truth and governance begin at home, with active civic responsibility...

    Snollygoster
    Eliminating property taxes

    Snollygoster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 25:27


    The Tax Foundation says Ohio has the eighth-highest effective property tax rate in the country. Some residents are fed up. Citizens for Property Tax Reform member Beth Blackmarr joins the show.

    Standing For Freedom Podcast
    The SAVE Act: Why Only Citizens Should Vote

    Standing For Freedom Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 10:15


    The Constitution begins with “We the People of the United States” — not “anyone who shows up.”The SAVE Act protects election integrity by requiring proof of citizenship. Only Americans should decide America's future.

    New Books Network
    Hélène Landemore, "Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule" (Penguin, 2026)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 58:02


    Host Jun Wei Lee speaks with Hélène Landemore about her book, Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule (Penguin, 2026). An acclaimed political theorist, Professor Landemore has spent her career trying to understand the advantages of democracy, what makes it function, and how to make it work better. In her most recent book, Landemore puts forward a radical proposal. Democracy doesn't need politicians: ordinary people can govern much better. In this NBN episode, Landemore analyzes how a lottery system designed to select everyday people to govern—not as career politicians but as temporary stewards of the common good. Drawing from ancient Athenian practices of democracy and her firsthand experience in contemporary citizens' assemblies, Landemore explains that when regular citizens come together to make important political decisions, they make better decisions, develop meaningful bonds of community, and even convince experts that self-governing assemblies are viable ways of doing politics. This is not a book about what's wrong—it's a manifesto for what's possible. If you've ever felt powerless, Politics Without Politicians will show you how “We the People” take back democracy. Hélène Landemore is a political theorist and the Damon Wells '58 Professor of Political Science at Yale University. Jun Wei Lee is a 4th-year undergraduate student of History and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He works on the international legal regulation of migrant labor in the nineteenth-century British Empire. 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

    Night Sky Tourist
    132- Globe at Night Project with Connie Walker

    Night Sky Tourist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 35:11


    Citizen science is a really cool way to engage with nature in a way that contributes toward our understanding of things, and Globe at Night is a super cool citizen science project you can do while stargazing. As it celebrates its 20th year, Connie Walker shares the project's origin story, how you can participate, and the scientific research it has generated. I wrap up the episode by taking you on an in-depth naked-eye tour of the incredible Orion constellation. You'll never see Orion the same way ever again!LINKS FROM EPISODE 132:2026 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ Globe at Night: https://globeatnight.org/ SciStarter (sky quality meter library kits): https://scistarter.org/citizen-science-kit-measuring-light-in-the-night Dark Skies Rangers: https://globeatnight.org/dark-skies-rangers/ NOIRLab Education Materials: https://noirlab.edu/public/products/education/edu001/ Light Pollution Demo (with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-DODdtFCE International Dark Sky Week: https://idsw.darksky.org/ DarkSky International: https://darksky.org/ VISIT OUR WEBSITEVisit the Night Sky Tourist website to book private stargazing experiences, read inspiring articles, and find resources to take your stargazing to the next level. You can find us at: https://nightskytourist.com/ FOLLOW & SUPPORTRate us: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple PodcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTouristNewsletter: Sign up at NightSkyTourist.com for exclusive content and updatesQuestions? Email Hello@NightSkyTourist.com

    Battleground Wisconsin
    Bondi Bombast Boomerang

    Battleground Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 47:46


    Holy Bondi! Following a recap of Attorney General Pam Bondi's surreal Congressional hearing, we dive into this week in the Trump Regime, including: ICE agents are flowing into Western Wisconsin; Trump immigration officials testify before the U.S. Senate with a potential DHS shutdown looming; And, U.S. House approves Brian Steils' “show your papers” voter suppression bill to cause chaos in the 2026 Elections. New research finds climate change is making the Great Lakes' winters shorter, but future tracking will be harder as the Trump regime scrubs climate change data. We discuss packed PSC hearings where the vast majority of attendees asked them to reject a special electricity deal devised by We Energies for Data Centers. But will the PSC listen to the people? We also talk about a new Legislative Republican bill that would slow the revolving door between the PSC and big utilities. We close with a discussion of the negotiations between Governor Evers and Legislative Republican leaders on the $2.5 billion surplus.

    Feds At The Edge by FedInsider
    Ep. 235 Identity Gaps are the New Insider Threat

    Feds At The Edge by FedInsider

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 60:09


    Citizens are demanding a move to mobile. Governments are reacting to this demand by adopting existing systems; however, there are gaps in this process. Today, we examined how to overcome some of those challenges. ONE:  MFA is not enough Password attacks forced institutions to adopt a stronger authentication method. One of the most popular "next steps" was Multi-Factor Authentication. We have all been asked to get a numerical code from your phone or email. This was fine until malicious actors discovered ways to overcome MFA. During the discussion, listeners will learn many organizations have found success by moving from identity verification to authentication. TWO  Single permission is not enough SailPoint's Bob Neidermeyer repeated an appropriate phrase, "fire and forget."  This is a military technical descriptor for a weapons system that is launched and for which further guidance is not required. Unfortunately, permissions can be granted and revoked. This means a system must be put in place to monitor a person's permission levels. THREE    Fantastic technology is not enough. What good is a better mousetrap if nobody uses it? Ajay Gupta, from California, reminds listeners of that journey must include a focus on adoption. He suggests one can contact users to show the benefit. The overall advice is now is the time to act: evaluate your current systems, identify your most urgent gaps, and implement solutions that foster secure access and trust. Success comes from a commitment to leading your organization's digital transformation today.        

    UCL Uncovering Politics
    What Role Do Citizens' Policy Opinions Play In Their Political Choices?

    UCL Uncovering Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 52:40


    Modern democracies rest on elections. They are the main way voters are supposed to shape what governments do. In theory, elections ensure that public policy reflects what people want. But does that actually happen in practice? Political science has long been divided on this question.One side of the debate argues that elections can work as intended. Voters understand the difference between left and right. They have a sense of where political parties sit on that spectrum. They broadly know where they themselves stand. And they choose which party to support on that basis.Another influential strand of research is far more sceptical. It suggests that most voters do not have clear or well formed policy preferences at all. And when they do, those preferences often come after choosing a party, not before. Voters identify with a party first, then adopt that party's positions as their own.This debate has been running for decades. But a new book offers a third perspective that could help move things forward. It argues that the debate has set the bar too high for what counts as a meaningful voter preference. Once we measure preferences in a more realistic way, a clearer picture starts to emerge.One of the authors of that book is our very own Ben Lauderdale, friend of the podcast and Professor of Political Science here in the UCL Department of Political Science. We are delighted that Ben joins us this week to walk us through the research and what it tells us about how voters really think.Mentioned in this episode:Idiosyncratic Issue Opinion and Political Choice, by Nick Vivyan, Benjamin E Lauderdale, Chris Hanretty. UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.

    Larry Conners USA
    Dems Care More About Sanctuary Cities Than Citizens /7p 2.11.2026

    Larry Conners USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 51:43


    Hour two of Larry Conners USA: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1568182 WEBSITE: https://www.larryconnersusa.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/larryconnersusa NEWSTALK STL: https://newstalkstl.com/larry/ The post Dems Care More About Sanctuary Cities Than Citizens /7p 2.11.2026 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

    Citizens
    MS: All Glory & Power for All Time | Daniel 6 | Amanda Osorio

    Citizens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 33:18


    Date: 02/11/26 Teacher: Amanda Osorio Series: All Glory & Power for All Time: Middleschool

    Citizens
    HS: All Glory & Power for All Time | Daniel 6 | Tucker Epp

    Citizens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 37:05


    Date: 02/11/26 Teacher: Tucker Epp Series: All Glory & Power for All Time - Highschool

    Wild About Utah
    Citizen scientists

    Wild About Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 3:12


    I'm just a 2nd-grade teacher leaning out my exterior classroom door, taking pictures of a curious little Black-Capped Chickadee happily pecking seeds from our class millet feeder which dangles just outside our window.

    CitizenCast
    The Constitution Center should take this fight on

    CitizenCast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 17:25


    On this episode of Evening WURDs, Dr. James Peterson invites the Citizen's own Larry Platt onto the show to talk about his recent story about the Constitution Center and its moral responsibility. "The Constitution is under attack," Platt told Peterson, "and the non-partisan Constitution Center should take that on."

    citizens constitution peterson platt james peterson constitution center
    New Books in Politics
    Hélène Landemore, "Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule" (Penguin, 2026)

    New Books in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 58:02


    Host Jun Wei Lee speaks with Hélène Landemore about her book, Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule (Penguin, 2026). An acclaimed political theorist, Professor Landemore has spent her career trying to understand the advantages of democracy, what makes it function, and how to make it work better. In her most recent book, Landemore puts forward a radical proposal. Democracy doesn't need politicians: ordinary people can govern much better. In this NBN episode, Landemore analyzes how a lottery system designed to select everyday people to govern—not as career politicians but as temporary stewards of the common good. Drawing from ancient Athenian practices of democracy and her firsthand experience in contemporary citizens' assemblies, Landemore explains that when regular citizens come together to make important political decisions, they make better decisions, develop meaningful bonds of community, and even convince experts that self-governing assemblies are viable ways of doing politics. This is not a book about what's wrong—it's a manifesto for what's possible. If you've ever felt powerless, Politics Without Politicians will show you how “We the People” take back democracy. Hélène Landemore is a political theorist and the Damon Wells '58 Professor of Political Science at Yale University. Jun Wei Lee is a 4th-year undergraduate student of History and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He works on the international legal regulation of migrant labor in the nineteenth-century British Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

    Crain's Daily Gist
    02/12/26: Chicago's model citizen calls it quits

    Crain's Daily Gist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 38:51


    After three decades building Chicago's miniature skyline, a Chicago model-maker is closing up shop. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market.Plus: New Kraft Heinz CEO pauses split to first improve results, apartment tower near Millennium Park trades for $126 million, Dolton claims Fifth Third Bank let disgraced mayor steal $1.9 million and Amazon drone delivery coming to south suburbs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us
    Free Speech, Fear, and Fixing Conversations on Campus – Raj Vinnakota

    Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 17:39


    What happens when three people with completely different identities and perspectives speak up in the same room, each saying they don't feel safe? In this episode, Raj Vinnakota shares a powerful moment from a university auditorium where tension was thick, fear was real, and the stakes couldn't have been higher. He unpacks what it actually takes to create spaces on campus (and in everyday life) where people with deeply different views can stay present, curious, and human. We're all in the same boat. The question is: how do we stay in it together? ABOUT GUEST Raj Vinnakota is the president of the Institute for Citizens and Scholars (https://citizensandscholars.org/). Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2026/02/free-speech-fear-and-fixing.html CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (1:12) Meet Raj Vinnakota (2:20) The Conservative Student's Question (4:28) The Pro-Choice Lesbian's Perspective (7:04) Safety and Engagement on Campus (9:19) Creating a Culture of Productive Conversations (11:46) Personal Practices for Better Conversations (13:52) Raj's Personal Experience with Disagreement (15:58) Conclusion

    The Valley Today
    Front Royal Chamber: Events & Celebrations

    The Valley Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 17:29


    The Show Must Go On Despite battling the flu for over 10 days, Niki Foster, President of the Front Royal Warren County Chamber of Commerce, refused to miss another episode of The Valley Today. Host Janet Michael awarded her friend the "perseverance award of the year" as they settled in for a conversation about recent community celebrations and upcoming events that have the chamber buzzing with unprecedented excitement. Stargazers Gala Honors Local Leaders The chamber recently hosted its Stargazers Gala, marking a triumphant return to annual dinner awards after a COVID-induced hiatus. The event brought together community members in a mix of elegant cocktail attire and casual work uniforms, creating an inclusive atmosphere that reflected the chamber's welcoming spirit. Among the evening's honorees, Tana Hoffman received Citizen of the Year recognition, while Mayor Lori Cockrell earned the Education Contributor of the Year award. Cockrell, who celebrates 36 years in the public school system before retiring this year, received a particularly touching nomination from a former student who described how the educator followed her journey from elementary school through higher education. Furthermore, the awards recognized Blue Ridge Opportunities as Nonprofit of the Year and entrepreneur Shelly Cook for her community-building efforts. The chamber also introduced a new "Community Spark Plug" award, honoring Jen Avery and Rob McDougall for their energizing presence in Front Royal. Small and Large Businesses Shine In a move that Foster and Michael both celebrated, the chamber now splits business recognition into two categories. On Cue Sports Bar and Grill claimed Small Business of the Year honors, while Rappahannock Electric Cooperative took home the Large Business award. This division allows the chamber to acknowledge that larger businesses often contribute through financial donations, whereas smaller operations typically give their time—both equally valuable yet difficult to compare. Entertainment Elevates the Experience Adding to the evening's magic, literally, the chamber brought in entertainer Chris Michael. Board member Tina Tolliver had originally spotted Michael at a pre-COVID event and finally made her vision a reality five years later. Meanwhile, Brad Minardi from Artsii transformed the venue with spectacular uplighting effects that perfectly complemented the stargazer theme. Wine Festival Registration Breaks Records Shifting to future events, Niki shared staggering news about the May Wine and Craft Festival. By early February, the chamber had already secured 17 wineries—a number they typically reach just before the event itself. Even more impressive, approximately half of these participants are new to the festival, offering attendees fresh tasting opportunities alongside their beloved regulars. Additionally, food vendor spots have nearly sold out, with only three spaces remaining. This early momentum represents an unprecedented shift in the festival's typical timeline. Foster attributes the surge partly to the chamber's strategy of limiting food vendors to encourage festival-goers to support Main Street restaurants and coffee shops. The festival, scheduled for the third Saturday in May, expects around 200 total vendors including wineries, crafters, and commercial exhibitors. All participating wineries hail from across Virginia, from the Eastern Shore to Charlottesville, with local meaderies Honey and Hops and Saga also returning. Bowling for Business and Community Before the wine flows in May, the chamber invites the community to its popular bowling event in March. These twice-yearly gatherings at Rick Novak's bowling alley consistently sell out, offering a low-key opportunity for team building, employee appreciation, or simply an evening out with friends. The event takes on added significance this year as Novak's movie theater recently suffered fire damage and remains closed. Supporting the bowling alley directly helps a local business owner navigate challenging times. Interested participants can register online through the chamber's website or Facebook event page, though Janet jokingly suggested avoiding in-person registration to spare people from Niki's lingering cough. Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead Before wrapping up, Niki highlighted Jenneration Salon's 20th anniversary celebration on February 12th. Owner Jen Nicholson, who relocated from the Martin Shopping Center to her own renovated building on Warren Avenue two years ago, will host a ribbon-cutting at 5:30pm followed by refreshments. Looking to February 24th, the chamber's Business After Hours event will showcase CSM Aesthetics at Blake & Co Hair Spa. Janet marveled at how much the beauty industry has evolved, noting that salons now offer services far beyond traditional cuts and color—including Botox, permanent makeup, and various aesthetic treatments. These networking events remain open to non-members, allowing curious community members to test-drive chamber involvement before committing to membership. A Testament to Community Spirit Throughout the conversation, both women emphasized the difficulty of selecting award winners when so many individuals and organizations deserve recognition. Yet this challenge itself speaks to Front Royal's vibrant business community and the chamber's role in celebrating those who make it thrive. As Foster battles through her illness to share these updates, she embodies the very perseverance and community dedication that the chamber honors. For more information about upcoming events and committee opportunities, community members can visit frontroyalchamber.com or follow the organization on social media.

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    Mother recounts weeks in immigration custody with her U.S. citizen children

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 7:34


    The Trump administration has said its immigration crackdown targets the worst of the worst, but many people without criminal records are getting swept up and detained — some of them along with their families. Lisa Desjardins spoke with one of them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    Conversing
    Songs for Public Faith, with Jon Guerra

    Conversing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 55:27


    Singer-songwriter Jon Guerra joins Mark Labberton to explore devotional songwriting, public faith, and the tension between the kingdom of Jesus and American cultural power. Through music and reflection, Guerra considers how art can hold grief, courage, and hope together in turbulent times. "Love has a million disguises, but winning is simply not one." In this episode with Mark Labberton, Guerra reflects on songwriting as prayer, the call to love enemies, and artistic courage in moments of cultural crisis. Together they discuss devotional music, George Herbert's influence, the Beatitudes and American culture, citizenship and immigration imagery, increasing polarization, suffering and grace, and the vocation of Christian artists. Episode Highlights "Love has a million disguises, but winning is simply not one." "When Jesus says to love your enemies… he is giving us a means of survival." "This is not sentimentality… the only way to resist becoming what one hates." "My songwriting… would be a means of coming into contact with the invisible God." "Beauty puts us in contact with invisible things." About Jon Guerra Jon Guerra is a singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas, known for devotional music that blends poetry, theology, and contemporary cultural reflection. His albums include Little Songs (2015), Keeper of Days (2020), Ordinary Ways (2023), and American Gospel. Guerra has also composed music for film, including Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life (2019). The son of immigrants from Cuba and Argentina, his work often explores themes of citizenship, prayer, justice, and the teachings of Jesus. His songwriting draws inspiration from figures like George Herbert and Howard Thurman, and seeks to connect spiritual devotion with public life. Helpful Links and Resources Jon Guerra website: https://www.jonguerramusic.com/ American Gospel album: https://jonguerra.bandcamp.com A Hidden Life film: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/ahiddenlife Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman: https://www.beacon.org/Jesus-and-the-Disinherited-P1781.aspx The Porter's Gate: https://www.portersgateworship.com/ Show Notes Devotional songwriting George Herbert influence on the pursuit of prayerful craft "Music for attending to the soul." Monday morning prayer music framing devotional practice Beauty and invisible realities in artistic experience American Gospel song introduction and cultural critique Beatitudes inversion in American culture "How do I give Christ a say in this conversation?" Love Your Enemies composition and album Jesus Howard Thurman's influence on enemy-love theology (Jesus and the Disinherited) Emotional formation through news, anger, and public life Death of ego and kingdom discipleship Kierkegaard and faith beyond ideology Worship as reordering power Kingdom of Jesus song and Pilate encounter Allegiance to a greater kingdom beyond nationalism Citizenship as foreignness imagery Immigrant family background shaping songwriting Citizens song written after 2017 inauguration "Come to you because I'm confused." Five-four musical structure expressing disorientation Groaning beauty and Romans 8 resonance Artists as "holy fools" naming reality Moltmann and theology near the cross Simone Weil: gravity and grace reflection "Love has a million disguises, but winning is simply not one." Hashtags #JonGuerra #DevotionalMusic #LoveYourEnemies #ChristianArt #AmericanGospel #PublicFaith #Jesus #Gospel #SpiritualFormation Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

    C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today
    ICE Acting Dir tells House Cmte 'we will not be intimidated,' will not apologize for two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents in MN initially labeled 'domestic terrorists'

    C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 59:24


    ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons tells the House Homeland Security Committee, "Let me send a message to anyone who thinks they can intimidate us. You will fail," as Democratic Members question him about federal agent tactics like the ones that led to the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota; Senate party leaders differ on how to avoid a partial government shutdown of the Homeland Security Department when funding expires Friday. Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) pushes for another temporary extension while talks over ICE reforms continues. Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) wants ICE reforms now; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits visiting the private island of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but downplays his connections, after newly released emails appear to contradict his earlier accounts of their relationship; House postpones a vote that would block for six more months any attempt to reverse President Donald Trump's tariffs because enough Republicans to defeat it have said they will vote no; President Trump threatens to delay the opening of a bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada unless the U.S. is given 50% ownership; Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with mobile phone company executives about former special counsel Jack Smith seeking phone records of Members of Congress during his investigation of President Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election; a group of monks arrive in Washington, DC after a three month 'Walk of Peace' from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Red Card Radio
    City's Win at Anfield (RCR 353)

    Red Card Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 40:54


    In a thirty minutes to remember, if you're a City supporter, Manchester City picked up all three points at Anfield. Liverpool looked on course to hurt the Citizen's title bid, but goals from Silva and Haaland rescued and secured the points for City. United benefited from an early first half red card from Spurs to notch their fourth win in a row. And Cole Palmer had a first half hat trick. Check out this breakdown of the EPL on RCR.Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and make your picks for the week: https://discord.gg/bKt4eMbjdDConnect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/RedCard_Radio​​​​Brad: https://x.com/KSBradG​​​​Sean: https://x.com/WhiteHart_Sean​​​​James: https://x.com/JamesTiffany​Follow us on Instagram now toohttps://www.instagram.com/redcard_radioTime Stamps to come#liverpool #arsenal #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #podcast #vodcast #soccer #football #tottenham #newcastleunited #fifa

    The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

    He has the power to fix what everyone else must endure, yet every use of that power risks ending the quiet life he has built. When the cost of doing nothing becomes personal, an old man must decide how much disobedience he can live with. Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.As we approach the podcast's fourth anniversary, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude and reflection. It's impossible not to think about the countless ways you have shaped this journey—and my life along with it. There's no way I can ever fully express how thankful I am.Years ago, someone requested Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara. I wish I knew your name, because I would thank you personally, again and again. That single request opened a door for me. Through it, I discovered Michael Shaara's writing, fell deeply in love with his voice, and now—because of you—we're sharing yet another one of his stories. This moment, this episode, simply wouldn't exist without that spark you lit.Every request you've sent, every five-star rating, every thoughtful review—each one has mattered. Each one has helped carry this podcast forward. You've supported it, believed in it, and given it life in ways you may never fully realize.From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this story.Published in the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in August 1959 on page 54, Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara.…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, In a future that prizes engineered clarity and measurable usefulness, one man lives with a body and mind that refuse to fit. When the reason for his difference finally becomes clear, a single choice determines whether his life was wasted—or perfectly timed. Wainer by Michael Shaara.☕ Buy Me a Coffee - https://lostscifi.com/coffeeNewsletter - https://lostscifi.com/free/Facebook - https://lostscifi.com/facebookYouTube - https://lostscifi.com/youtubeRise - http://Lostscifi.com/riseX - http://Lostscifi.com/xInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy❤️ ❤️ Thanks to Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 SueTheLibrarian, Joannie West, Amy Özkan, Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 TLD, David, Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listenerhttps://lostscifi.com/podcast/citizen-jell-by-michael-shaara/Please participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Rest Is Football
    Thriller At Anfield: The Title Race Is Back On 

    The Rest Is Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 55:40


    What a game at Anfield as Manchester City come from behind to reignite the Premier League title race.  Arsenal still lead the Citizens by six points with 13 games to play, who's going to win the Premier League? With Manchester United winning four in a row under Michael Carrick and able to focus solely on the league, how far can they climb the table? Could they yet force their way into the race? Gary, Alan and Micah also get stuck into Thomas Tuchel's growing selection dilemmas. Is Morgan Rogers now ahead of the injured Jude Bellingham? Who gets the nod between Bukayo Saka and hat-trick hero Cole Palmer? And is Phil Foden in real danger of missing out after being left as an unused substitute by Pep Guardiola against Liverpool? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep423: Eve McDonald discusses the heartbreaking Third Punic War, where Rome demanded Carthage's total disarmament and the surrender of children before ordering the citizens to abandon their ancestral city forever.

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 1:47


    Eve McDonald discusses the heartbreaking Third Punic War, where Rome demanded Carthage's total disarmament and the surrender of children before ordering the citizens to abandon their ancestral city forever.1614 TROY BURNS

    Adam Carolla Show
    Stolen Land, ICE Out + More Idiotic Political Statements at Grammys

    Adam Carolla Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 105:04


    Adam and Elisha break down the difference between F-you money and F-me money. They discuss Adam's trip to New York City and his work ethic. Finally, they dive into the Grammys and Adam breaks down the ‘10 cent heads' that all of these celebrities have when it comes to discussing politics. News Stories Covered: Ricky Gervais mocks Grammy winners making political speeches, says they're 'still not listening',Philly DA's ‘hunt you down' warning to ICE draws calls for DOJ criminal probe , Drivers fume over Dem-led push that could see them taxed for every mile: ‘Citizens treated like ATMs', Trump Proposes Plan To Shut Down Rebranded Trump-Kennedy Center, Promises ‘Spectacular' ResultFOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS: INSTAGRAM: @elishakraussWEBSITE: elishakrauss.com JOURNAL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/elisha-krauss/LIVE SHOWS: February 4 - Tampa, FLFebruary 5 - Orlando, FLFebruary 6 - Naples, FL (2 shows)February 7 - Naples, FL (2 shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineBetterhelp.com/carollaHomeChef.com/ADAMHomes.comoreillyauto.com/adamSHEATH.COM use the PROMO CODE ADAMPluto.tvSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.