Podcasts about Commonwealth

Candidate Brian Shortsleeve joins the show to discuss the shortfalls of this Governor's policies, and how they're hurting the Commonwealth.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

In Episode 538 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cam Edwards, editor of Bearing Arms, to discuss Virginia Democrats targeting gun owners and hunters with a slew of bad legislation in Richmond. Cam discusses the bills already heard in the General Assembly, what bills could be introduced, if a Second Amendment Sanctuary movement will return to Virginia, if lawsuits will stop bad legislation from going into effect, and how to get involved to protect gun rights and more in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Tune in!SHOW NOTESConnect with Cam on Twitter/XBearing ArmsTrack all gun control legislation hereCNU Wason Center Poll on Gun Rights

WMAL GUEST: NATHAN BRINKMAN (Executive Director of EdReform Virginia) on the significance of National School Choice Week, the state of charter schools in Virginia, and Governor Youngkin’s recent decision to opt the Commonwealth into the federal school choice tax credit program. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/EdReformVA WEBSITE: EdReformVA.org READ: Trump Issues School Choice Week Proclamation 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: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we bring you more highlights from the 2026 Kentucky Conservation Committee's Legislative Summit that was held online on Sunday afternoon, January 25th. You can learn more about it and find links to all the great materials referenced at https://kyconservation.org/legislative-summit-2026 The Summit includes a review of conservation legislation and trainings on key conservation and environmental issues in Kentucky to provide you with all the necessary advocacy tools you need during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly and beyond. These sessions included a broad look at the anticipated topics of the 2026 General Assembly, related federal legislative issues, basic training on ways for citizens to engage as a “citizen lobbyist”, plus tips on how to be more effective with your legislative advocacy in a virtual world or in person. On today's show, we take a deep dive into two environmental issues that have been very threatening to communities throughout the Commonwealth, but particularly in Appalachia: flooding and the construction of hyperscale data centers. After a brief welcome from KCC Director, Lane Boldman, you'll hear from Brian Storz, the Licking River Basin Coordinator at the Kentucky Division of Water on nature-based solutions for stormwater mitigation. After that, we switch gears to hear from Max Moran and Janet Garrison, two citizen activists with the “We are Mason County” Citizen's Group who have been mobilizing at a grassroots level to resist the steamrolling of data center developers over the health and wellbeing of their neighbors. Explore these great resources: View Brian Storz's Presentation Slides on Green Sink Stormwater Mitigation at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T6z9gwKJ4nkpc8qrkpvPuDwhdpX28FJn/view?usp=sharing Nature's Solutions for Stormwater Management: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/13muZspC-g1HgtXP9LDfIQSoQjZMzVA4J Building a Flood Resilient Kentucky: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HHpbDgj8B8X508C5ThrROLjv-RWbUge3/view?usp=sharing VIDEO of the presentation on data centers is at https://vimeo.com/1158645052 Presentation Slides: Data Centers and Community Action: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13OOBpwSNoJe47y9UFuFhrPL1yZVEv1Y-/view?usp=sharing KCC webpage on data centers: https://kyconservation.org/data KCC one-pager on data centers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KrXAucfipI5QRLDoqA9XqNYqOx85vphG/view?usp=sharing On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

In this episode of Pretty Lies & Alibis, we break down the day Brendan Banfield finally took the stand in his murder trial, following the dramatic collapse of the defense's private investigator under cross-examination. Prosecutors methodically challenged the PI's claims about phone locations, FetLife activity, Telegram usage, and Gmail account creation, emphasizing that multiple devices existed in the household and that the witness could not determine who was actually operating them.The Commonwealth highlighted key moments when Christine was active on her laptop while illicit accounts were accessed elsewhere, weakening the defense narrative.Brendan Banfield then testified about his long marriage to Christine, their careers, family life, and their young daughter. Jurors were shown numerous family photos as the defense attempted to humanize him, though prosecutors objected to what they argued was repetitive emotional evidence. Banfield admitted to having an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana, describing how it began while Christine and their daughter were out of town. He denied any planning related to Christine's murder. He also walked through the morning of the killings, describing leaving early for work, stopping at McDonald's, receiving a panicked call from Juliana about a strange man entering the house, unsuccessfully trying to reach Christine, and then driving back home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout  - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Ann Brensley, candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Adrienne Simeone, founder of the Mama Bear Effect nonprofit and a mother of four. Ann Brensley is recognized for her focus on parental involvement and educational policy reform, emphasizing the importance of family values in governance. Adrienne Simeone, an advocate for children’s safety and parental rights, leads the Mama Bear Effect and works to expose issues affecting children in schools, drawing from personal experience and her research into child protection and sexual abuse prevention. Jennifer, Ann, and Adrienne engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the controversial surveys and curriculum introduced to Massachusetts public school students, with explicit questions on gender identity and sexuality. They address parental rights, transparency in education, and the role of schools in students’ personal development. The episode explores the growing concern about inappropriate content and lack of parental opt-in, how mental health issues in youth are addressed, and the importance of moral courage among parents advocating for their children’s safety. Controversial comments include critiques of sex education materials, frustration with limited parental control, and comparisons of certain school survey practices to child abuse. The conversation ends with actionable advice for parents and candidates seeking to effect change in their communities and legislative systems. "It teeters to me on not only outrageous and unbelievable and disgusting, but it teeters on almost child porn and child abuse. To ask a child those questions." ~Jennifer Nassour This week on Political Contessa: Parental involvement and transparency in school curricula State-mandated surveys with explicit sexual questions for minors Opt-in versus opt-out legislation for sensitive school topics Concerns about the normalization of gender and sexuality topics in schools Impact of mental health issues on adolescent identity Empowering parents to speak up at school committees and run for office The role of social media and information access in shaping youth behaviors Strategies for parents to communicate and advocate within their communities Connect with Anne Brensley: Anne Brensley for Lieutenant Governor Connect with Adrienne Simeone:Mama Bear Effect Website Mama Bear Effect on Facebook and Instagram Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 26 січня — одна з найбільш обговорюваних дат в історії Австралії. Цей день, який часто називають днем народження нації, не є датою офіційного заснування колонії чи створення Співдружності. Натомість він відображає багатошарову історію, сформовану колонізацією, політичними рішеннями та постійним опором корінних народів. Розуміння того, що насправді сталося 26 січня, Australia Explained пояснює, чому ця дата сприймається по-різному в різних частинах країни.

Virginia is facing a sharp leftward turn as its new governor and Democratic legislature roll out a slate of policies that were barely mentioned on the campaign trail. Buck Sexton is joined by David Harsanyi of the Washington Examiner to break down the bait-and-switch governance now hitting the Commonwealth, plus the protests in Minneapolis over ICE enforcement, energy policy shifts, protest culture, and the growing influence of DC’s suburbs. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook – / bucksexton X – @bucksexton Instagram – @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton YouTube - @BuckSexton Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour One Louie and Zach react to another blowout loss in the Commonwealth as Kentucky gets blown out by Vanderbilt. They play Pope sound, bring in Cam Drummond from the Lexington Herald-Leader to discuss last night's loss, and close the hour with a daily Australian Open update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Forty-nine years ago this morning there was ‘quite a bit of snow on the ground' but the roads and skies were clear near Prospect, Kentucky, as Lee Parrish started home from his girlfriend Kathy Johnson's house. A trip that usually took him no longer than a cigarette and couple songs on the radio of his 1970 Jeepster, would this time cost Lee forty-five terrifying minutes, and a detour into somewhere wholly beyond all of our known understanding. Though visitations from the otherworldly could be considered commonplace in the Commonwealth, the taking of Lee Parish in the early hours of January 27th, 1977, by a trio of sentient ‘shapes,' stands out as something altogether stranger than many of the myriad of reported ethereal encounters around the state."Audio support for this episode was provided by Truckstop Dave.Shownotes:-1977, January 26: Slabs and Blocks-Abduction by Machine Like Beings-Truckstop Dave on Jamendo-Ransom Letter Publishing Substack-Ransom Letter Publishing Youtube Channel

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - अस्ट्रेलियाको इतिहासमा सबैभन्दा विवादास्पद दिनहरूमध्ये एक हो, ज्यानुअरी २६। प्राय यसलाई देशको जन्मदिनको रूपमा वर्णन गरिन्छ, तर यो दिन न त उपनिवेशको औपचारिक स्थापना भएको दिन हो न त कमनवेल्थ बनेको। अस्ट्रेलिया बुझ्नुहोस् पोडकास्ट शृङ्खलाको यस अङ्कमा हामीले ज्यानुअरी २६ को ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि, यस दिनलाई किन सार्वजनिक बिदाको रूपमा मानियो र किन यहाँका विभिन्न समुदायले यसलाई फरक फरक रूपमा बुझ्छन् र अनुभव गर्छन् भन्ने बारे चर्चा गरेका छौँ।

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Датумот 26 јануари е еден од нај контроверзните денови во историјата на Австралија. Честопати опишуван како роденден на нацијата, денот не го означува ниту формалното основање на колонијата ниту создавањето на Комонвелтот. Наместо тоа, тој одразува слоевита историја обликувана од колонизацијата, политичките одлуки и тековниот отпор на Првите Нации. За да се разбере што всушност се случило на 26 јануари, откриваме зошто датумот се доживува толку различно низ целата земја.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #246 Nolan Howard 617 Defense It took a while before I was able to have Nolan Howard on the show. In the meantime, he had stories about him and 617 Defense in the Boston Globe and he was on Bearing Arms' Cam & Co a few times. I'm glad we finally got a chance to do an interview. We've run into each other at a few events hosted by the NRA's state affiliate, Gun Owners Action League. In the fall of 2025, Nolan hosted a Friends of the NRA dinner in Boston, which I don't think ever happened before.   Nolan grew up in Boston and the Metrowest area of Boston. Like many young kids, he played video games like Medal of Honor and learned about firearms through them. Having firearms in the house wasn't something they did. But when President Trump was in office the first time, he knew something wasn't right and it was probably time to learn about firearms and get into them.  He went to a local shooting school, Mass Firearms School, where I cut my teeth as an instructor and started shooting regularly. He had a friend who helped, mentored, and guided him though shooting and starting 617 Defense. Being in the black community, there was a lack of opportunity to go shooting at a range. Boston is a "range desert" with only one range and zero gun stores in Boston proper. His objective was to keep others in the black informed on what is going on with the firearm community. Most of the ranges in Massachusetts are private clubs. There are only a handful of public ranges across the Commonwealth.   His route to being an instructor was through the NRA's Home Firearm Safety, Basics of Pistol Shooting, and becoming a Range Safety Officer. After becoming a certified instructor, he teamed up with others and started offering classes. He's done classes in Boston, but moved onto the Mansfield Fish and Game, which is about an hour from Boston.  For a while, Nolan was working with the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA). They do classes monthly for its members and keep them up to date on goings on with the political climate in the firearm community. Since we filmed this show, he's moved on and is working on his own group.   We spent some time talking about Chapter 135, the law "Modernizing Gun Laws" in Massachusetts. It has been nothing but a sham. It goes after the license to carry holders and gun owners by turning them into criminals for homemade firearms and carrying pre-1994 so-called high capacity magazines. It makes the training more challenging, too, for instructors like Nolan. The new requirements have live fire, a written exam, suicide prevention, injury prevention, and disengagement training. Once the law went into effect, neither the state nor the state police had any type of curriculum for instructors. They have until April 2026 to develop this.  When the topic comes up, people want to talk about national politics. But Nolan wants to get people focused on local politics. These are the people that can affect how things happen around you and affect you directly. But many citizens just vote in the presidential elections. The local politicians don't see how the gun law changes don't make any changes in how things are done and let criminals back out on the street.  The politicians also don't understand that the laws make more hurdles for the folks who take training and pass background checks. Adding live fire is also going to drive up the cost for instructors, which gets passed onto the consumer. This makes classes more unaffordable and time consuming. However, people do need to train and practice with their firearms.   Overall, I think Nolan is doing a great job in Boston. He's getting lots of local and national recognition for the time he's been involved as an instructor. He's busy teaching classes and taking classes to be able to offer more to his clients.    Favorite quotes: "How can I be different from every other instructor? How can I keep up with current events?" "As most black people, we don't focus on the local politics. Some do. Not Many."| "You want to shoot one round for 10 minutes? Ok." "How come they don't give us this information? I say cuz they don't want you to know."   617 Defense Website https://617defense.com/  617 Defense IG https://www.instagram.com/617defense/  617 Defense YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@617Defense  617 Defense Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/617-Defense   Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/   Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.   US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free https://www.uslawshield.com   Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 26-ka Janaayo waa taariikh muran badan ka dhalisay Australia. Dadka qaar waxay u arkaan maalinta qaranka, halka kuwa kalena ay ugu taagan tahay gumeysi iyo xanuun taariikheed. Fahamka wixii dhab ahaan dhacay maalintani, waxay innaga caawinayaa fahmidda sababta ay dadku si kala duwan ugu arkaan.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Le 26 janvier est l'une des dates les plus controversées de l'histoire de l'Australie. Souvent décrite comme l'anniversaire de la nation, cette journée ne marque ni la fondation officielle de la colonie ni la création du Commonwealth. Elle reflète plutôt une histoire stratifiée façonnée par la colonisation, des décisions politiques et la résistance continue des Premières Nations. Comprendre ce qui s'est réellement passé le 26 janvier révèle pourquoi cette date est vécue de manière si différente à travers le pays.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 26. januar je jedan od najkontroverznijih datuma u historiji Australije. Često opisivan kao rođendan nacije, ovaj dan ne označava ni formalno osnivanje kolonije ni stvaranje Commonwealtha. Umjesto toga, on odražava slojevitu historiju oblikovanu kolonizacijom, političkim odlukama i stalnim otporom Prvih naroda. Razumijevanje onoga što se zapravo dogodilo 26. januara otkriva zašto se ovaj datum doživljava tako različito širom zemlje.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Der 26. Januar ist einer der umstrittensten Tage in der Geschichte Australiens. Oft als Geburtstag der Nation bezeichnet, markiert dieser Tag weder die formelle Gründung der Kolonie noch die Gründung des Commonwealth. Stattdessen spiegelt er eine vielschichtige Geschichte wider, die von der Kolonisierung, politischen Entscheidungen und dem anhaltenden Widerstand der First Nations geprägt ist. Wenn man versteht, was am 26. Januar tatsächlich passiert ist, zeigt sich, warum dieses Datum im ganzen Land so unterschiedlich erlebt wird.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Pentok aköl niin 26 aköltöŋ wën lëŋ teer apɛ̈idit anyiköl pan Australia. Kaam dɛt yic aye lueel ke yen kök dhiët baai, ku köl kënë acie ke ci looi yiökyiok ci baai wala ke ci lööny kua cie ciɛ̈kciɛ̈k Akuma dit Australia ŋic keye Commonwealth. Nyiɛ̈nde, yen aye nyuɔɔth kajuääc rɛɛl thinci rot looi kaye luɛ̈ɛ̈k/loony , tɛktɛ̈k ka ci ciëëc looi, ku bi jääl ɣët latueŋ ke ci Gɛ̈ɛ̈th Tueŋ kuëëc. Dɛɛtic yeŋo kënë ke ci rot looi ee Pentok aköl niin 26 aci nyuɔ̈ɔ̈th yeŋo ye akö kënë ci yëën yiök ke tɛ̈kic baaai thok eben .

This week on The Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporters Jennifer Smith and Chris Lisinski talk about Gov. Maura Healey's 2026 State of the Commonwealth speech. They compare her tone and policy position to earlier years, review reactions to the speech, and look ahead at what this says about Healey's run for reelection.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - በአውስትራሊያ ታሪክ ውስጥ የከረሩ ክርክሮች ከሚካሔዱባቸው ቀናት ውስጥ አንዱ ነው። በአብዛኛው የሀገር ልደት ቀን ተብሎ ቢጠራም የይፋ የቅኝት ግዛት ምሥረታ ቀንንም ሆነ የጋራ ብልፅግናው ዕውን የሆነበትን ቀን አጣቃሽ አይደለም። ከቶውንም፤ በቅኝ ግዛት የተቀረፀ ፈርጀ ብዙ ታሪክን፣ ፖለቲካዊ ውሳኔዎችንና ያልተቋረጠ የነባር ዜጎችን መገዳደር ነፀብራቅ መሆን እንጂ። በእርግጥ ጃኑዋሪ 26 ምን እንደተከሰተ መገንዘቡ ቀኑ ስለምን በመላ ሀገሪቱ የተለያዩ ገፅታዎች እንደተላበሰ ገላጭ ይሆናል።

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 26 января — одна из самых спорных дат в истории Австралии. Её часто называют «днём рождения нации», однако этот день не связан ни с формальным основанием колонии, ни с созданием Содружества. Вместо этого он отражает многослойную историю, сформированную колонизацией, политическими решениями и продолжающимся сопротивлением Коренных народов Австралии.

In this latest Questions & Answers episode, we tackle some intriguing, and often misunderstood, aspects of life and fighting on the Western Front during the First World War.Who actually decided what a battle was called? Did the ordinary soldier know, at the time, which battle he was fighting in – or even when one battle had ended and another begun, during almost four years of near-continuous combat? We explore how battles were named, dated, and defined, and what that meant for the men experiencing the war on the ground.We also examine the introduction of the policy that 10% of a battalion was held back during attacks, particularly on 1 July 1916, the First day of the Battle of the Somme. When did this practice begin? Was it standard throughout the war? And where were these men actually positioned? Was it in support trenches, reserve lines, or further back with transport and logistics?For those who engage with the First World War through the landscape itself, we answer a listener's thoughtful question about walking The Old Front Line at Ypres. Thinking about the surviving terrain, memorials, and traces of trench warfare, we recommend one particularly powerful walking route in the Ypres Salient that still tells the story of the war in a way that just maps and books sometimes cannot.Finally, we address a sensitive but important topic: did British Army officers really receive more leave than their men? If so, how was this perceived by the ranks, and what impact did it have on morale within the British and Commonwealth armies?Main image: British troops arriving on leave at Victoria Station, London. (IWM Q30515)The Battles Nomenclature Committee Report 1919: Naval and Military Press website.Sign up for the free podcast newsletter here: Old Front Line Bulletin.You can order Old Front Line Merch via The Old Front Line Shop.Got a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast.Send us a textSupport the show

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Il 26 gennaio è una delle date più controverse nella storia dell'Australia. Spesso descritto come il giorno della nascita della nazione, questo giorno non segna né la fondazione ufficiale della colonia né la creazione del Commonwealth. Riflette invece una storia complessa, plasmata dalla colonizzazione, dalle decisioni politiche e dalla continua resistenza delle Prime Nazioni. Comprendere cosa accadde realmente il 26 gennaio rivela perché questa data sia vissuta in modo così diverso in tutto il Paese.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made the State of the Commonwealth address Thursday night in Boston. One of the main focuses of her speech detailed her plan to lower utility bills for MA residents. The governor’s office released a statement saying that the governor will announce several new initiatives to lower costs, including immediately reducing electricity bills by 25 percent and gas bills by 10 percent for every Massachusetts residential utility customer in February and March 2026. We wanted to know what your utility bills are costing you these days as we discussed energy costs in MA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made the State of the Commonwealth address Thursday night in Boston. One of the main focuses of her speech detailed her plan to lower utility bills for MA residents. The governor’s office released a statement saying that the governor will announce several new initiatives to lower costs, including immediately reducing electricity bills by 25 percent and gas bills by 10 percent for every Massachusetts residential utility customer in February and March 2026. We wanted to know what your utility bills are costing you these days as we discussed energy costs in MA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Maura Healey had two points of focus during her State of the Commonwealth address Thursday night: lowering costs for residents and lowering the rhetorical boom on President Trump.

As the defense is set to present its case in Brendan Banfield's trial, Court TV asks if the Commonwealth proved its case against Banfield. Timothy Busfield is released ahead of his sex abuse trial. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?  Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/VDtK0bpc784Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today [https://www.courttv.com/]Join the Investigation Newsletter [https://www.courttv.com/email/]Court TV Podcast [https://www.courttv.com/podcast/]Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/join]FOLLOW THE CASE:  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/courttv]Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/CourtTV]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/]TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive]YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV]WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE  [https://www.courttv.com/trials/] HOW TO FIND COURT TV  [https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/] This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here are the show notes:Lisa Kiss is back with the latest forecast, and it's a doozy. We're talking snow, lots of it, with a storm system set to blast through 25 states this weekend. Meteorologist Jason Michael from WBZTV joins the show to break down the details. Plus, we've got updates on the State of the Commonwealth address, the Economic Summit in Davos, and the latest Oscar nominations. It's going to be a busy day, and Lisa's got you covered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - El 26 de enero es una de las fechas más debatidas de la historia de Australia. A menudo descrito como el cumpleaños de la nación, el día no marca ni la fundación formal de la colonia ni la creación de la Commonwealth. Por el contrario, refleja una historia estratificada moldeada por la colonización, las decisiones políticas y la continua resistencia de las Primeras Naciones. Comprender lo que realmente ocurrió el 26 de enero revela por qué la fecha se vive de manera tan diferente en todo el país.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 1月26日，即澳大利亚日，是澳大利亚全国的公共假日，但它的历史远非如此简单。 对一些人来说，这一天是1788年第一舰队抵达悉尼的日子。而对包括原住民在内的许多其他人来说，它象征着一段深刻的损失、动荡和抵抗的开端。 许多澳大利亚人仍然认为第一舰队于1788年1月26日在悉尼湾登陆。但事实上，他们最早于1月18日抵达植物湾。 在本期《解读澳洲》节目中，您将了解1月26日背后的历史，它为何成为澳大利亚的公共假日，以及为何全国各地对它的理解和体验如此不同。 （点击音频收听详细内容)

In this Trial Day 5 – Morning Recap, the defense begins presenting its case after the judge denies a motion to dismiss centered on alleged false testimony and missing digital forensic evidence. The morning opens with arguments over witness credibility and investigative gaps, which the Commonwealth counters by stating the jury—not the court—should decide those issues. The defense then introduces extensive body cam audio from first responderOfficer Beckner, capturing the chaotic moments inside the home, early observations of gunshot and stab wounds, and Brendan Banfield's interactions with officers and medical staff. Audio from the hospital includes the moment Brendan is informed of Christine Banfield's death and details surrounding evidence handling.A second officer's testimony largely mirrors the initial response. The morning concludes with testimony from a bloodstain pattern analyst, who discusses DNA results on the knife and clothing, the absence of injuries on Brendan's hands, and challenges the Commonwealth's interpretation of certain bloodstains.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout  - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)

The Commonwealth has rested its case against Brendan Banfield — and the final witnesses may have sealed the prosecution's narrative. Blood stain pattern analyst Iris Dalley Graff delivered hours of testimony explaining why the forensic evidence at the crime scene doesn't match an interrupted home invasion. Instead, she told jurors, the blood patterns suggest deliberate staging.Graff testified that Joseph Ryan's blood flowed in multiple directions — indicating his body was moved after he was shot. Even more damning: Christine Banfield's blood appears to have been intentionally transferred onto Ryan's hands, pants, and forearm. Graff described "finger-like" transfer patterns and blood droplets consistent with someone dripping blood from above. This directly supports Juliana Peres Magalhães' testimony that Banfield moved Ryan's body and smeared his dead wife's blood on the man to frame him.Defense attorney John Carroll attacked Graff's conclusions and highlighted body cam footage showing Banfield with bloody hands on his wife's neck when police arrived — suggesting a husband attempting first aid, not a killer staging a scene. After the jury was dismissed, Carroll moved to strike all charges, calling the au pair an unreliable witness. Judge Penney Azcarate denied the motion.The defense now takes over with four to five witnesses planned. The question: can John Carroll fracture the prosecution's narrative enough to create reasonable doubt?#BrendanBanfield #AuPairAffair #ChristineBanfield #BloodEvidence #FairfaxCounty #MurderTrial #TrueCrime #JulianaMagalhaes #CrimeSceneAnalysis #DoubleHomicideJoin 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/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This 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.

The Commonwealth rested its case in the Brendan Banfield murder trial, closing with bloodstain evidence, forensic testimony, and emotional witnesses meant to tie the story together. But instead of landing with impact, the State's final witnesses felt muted — even flat. Today we break down what helped the prosecution, how the defense systematically dismantled key moments, and why the most important truth of this case may not have been driven home hard enough: Christine Banfield was murdered in her own home by the one person she should have been able to trust. #BrendanBanfield #ChristineBanfield #JosephRyan #BanfieldTrial #StateRests #FlatlineClosing #TrueCrime #TrialWatch #CourtroomRecap #BloodEvidence #ForensicTestimony #ProfilingEvil #JusticeForChristine #JusticeForJosephSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The story of the United States of America cannot be told without Pennsylvania. Independence Hall. The Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell. Benjamin Franklin. George Washington's Crossing of the Delaware. The Battle of Brandywine. And Valley Forge. Pennsylvania is called the Keystone State because it refers to the central stone in an arch that holds all other stones in place, symbolizing strength and stability. Pennsylvania was the hub of political and economic activity during the colonial period and played a pivotal role in American history. Pennsylvania – it's people, its industries, its thinkers, it's revolutionaries, its influence, it's morals and its resources – serve as the bedrock of these United States. And throughout this year, we are going to be celebrating our place in history as part of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The semiquincentennial – as it's known – will be celebrated in the original 13 colonies as well as throughout the entire country. But, you know, we're here to talk about Pennsylvania. While so much of our colonial history took place in and around Philadelphia, America 250 PA will be highlighting the incredible contributions of all of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. From Lancasters farmers to Pittsburgh's factory workers. From the fisherman in Erie to the coal miners of Lehigh Valley. I'm a history lover, I don't hide this fact. Give me a book or documentary series about the American Revolution or Civil War and I'm a happy camper. But you don't have to be a history buff to care about this year's historic celebrations.This upcoming celebration serves as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about the founding of this amazing Commonwealth and country. There's going to be concerts, fireworks, educational programs, lecture series, family events, volunteer opportunities and so much more. On this episode, I speak with Matt Darragh. Matt is the Chief of Staff for America250PA.Be sure to support our 2025 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersDiscover Clarion CountyGo Laurel Highlands Support the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

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January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 1월 26일은 호주 역사상 가장 논쟁을 빚고 있는 날 중 하나입니다. 흔히 국가 건국일로 불리는 이 날은 식민지의 공식적인 건국이나 연방 창설을 기념하는 날이 아닙니다. 오히려 식민지화, 정치적 결정, 그리고 끊임없는 원주민 저항으로 점철된 복잡한 역사를 반영합니다. 1월 26일에 실제로 무슨 일이 일어났는지를 이해하면 왜 이 날이 호주 전역에서 각기 다른 의미를 갖는지 알 수 있습니다.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - 26 كانون الثاني (يناير) هو أحد أكثر التواريخ إثارة للجدل في تاريخ أستراليا. غالبًا ما يوصف بأنه عيد ميلاد الأمة، ولكنه لا يمثل يوم التأسيس الرسمي للمستعمرة ولا إنشاء الكومنولث. بل يعكس تاريخًا متعدد المراحل ،شكله الاستعمار والقرارات السياسية والمقاومة المستمرة للأمم الأولى.إن فهم ما حدث بالفعل في 26 يناير يكشف سبب الإختلاف في النظرة لهذا التاريخ في جميع أنحاء البلاد.

The Commonwealth rested its case today in the Brendan Banfield tria.Most of the day focused on blood spatter and blood transfer analysis, with a forensic expert explaining how different stains and patterns could support the prosecution's theory that the scene was staged. Testimony covered cast-off patterns, including linear and curved linear stains, transfer stains, and areas of saturation — along with questions about what evidence was and was not tested.The defense pressed hard on DNA testing gaps, and limitations of the analysis based on photos and body camera footage rather than physical evidence. The state's final witness was Christine Banfield's father, whose testimony was brief.After the Commonwealth rested, the defense moved to dismiss the charges. The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed, and the defense case begins tomorrow.The big question now: Will Brendan Banfield take the stand?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout  - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)

The Apostle Paul reminded the Ephesians that at one time they were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of promise, without Christ, and without hope in the world. This was the sad state of Gentile peoples before Jesus came. But now, Gentile believers, just like 1st century Ephesians, have been brought near to God by the blood of Jesus Christ. Has God performed His work of salvation in you? Tune in to Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - O le Aso 26 o Ianuari o loo molimauina pea le malolosi ma 'ese'ese iai o finagalo fa'aalia o tagata i Ausetalia. E fa'aigoaina e nisi o le aso fanau o le atunu'u, ae le o le aso lea na fa'avaeina ai le Malo Taupulega o Ausetalia. Peita'i o se aso i le tala fa'asolopito o loo fa'ailogaina i le te'ena o faigamalo kolone ma o loo fa'aauau ona tete'e iai tagata muamua i Ausetalia.

Covering the Commonwealth ft. JMU, UVA, Washington Commanders by Ed Lane

Leader 2 Leader Series:Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.Today's Guest: Christopher Lindsay, Chief Operating Officer, Virginia Department of Health

For the first time in United States History, the Commonwealth of Virginia has a female Governor. Abigail Spanberger took the oath of office at the Virginia State Capitol, a building steeped in history. As her husband and three daughters looked on, along with dozens of well-wishers, the Democrat vowed to work for unity. She said, “It is our duty to demonstrate for the generations to come that when faced with hardships, challenges, divisions, and even bitterness, we too forged a path forward and pursued progress.” Abigail Spanberger is now Virginia's 75th Governor.

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - Tìm hiểu lịch sử đằng sau ngày 26 tháng 1, lý do ngày này trở thành ngày nghỉ lễ tại Úc. Vì sao nó được hiểu và trải nghiệm rất khác nhau trên khắp đất nước?

January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia's history. Often described as the nation's birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - วันที่ 26 มกราคม หรือ Australia Day เป็นวันหยุดนักขัตฤกษ์ของออสเตรเลียที่เชื่อมโยงกับการเดินทางมาถึงของกองเรือ First Fleet ในปี 1788 แต่หลักฐานทางประวัติศาสตร์ระบุว่า กองเรือเดินทางมาถึงตั้งแต่วันที่ 18 มกราคม และการต่อต้านการล่าอาณานิคมของชนพื้นเมืองออสเตรเลียมีมายาวนานหลายร้อยปีเช่นกัน ย้อนดูว่าเกิดอะไรขึ้นจริงในวันที่ 26 มกราคม และวัน Australia Day ถูกกำหนดขึ้นได้อย่างไร

Over the last three years, the number of men who hunt in Virginia declined by about 10,000, reflecting national trends. At the same time, about a thousand more women across the Commonwealth took up the sport, as Christine Kueter reports. And a note to listeners, this story does include the sound of a gunshot.

“We had been promised relief but none was coming, and all of us in Bataan shared a sense of betrayal.” This is the story of the United State's earliest—and most disastrous—days of war in the Pacific.  Almost immediately following Pearl Harbor, America and the Axis powers exchange rapid-fire war declarations. While embattled Britain breathes a sign of relief to have the US officially in the war, the Japanese Empire's sun is rising on the Pacific fast—and at great cost to the Philippines. As the Commonwealth's islands fall one by one, General Douglas MacArthur is forced to beat a hasty retreat. He evacuates to Australia and pledges to return; but what of the American and Filipino forces cornered on a small peninsula on Luzon? Well, they're not called the “Battling Bastards of Bataan” for nothing. But there's only so much they can do without outside support. Many thousands of POWs will be murdered or massacred in the post-surrender Bataan Death March of April 1942.  Amid these defeats and the ensuing crisis of morale, Washington concludes a successful counterattack on the Japanese home islands just might be the psychological win that America needs. Lieutenant Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle will lead an air attack… on Tokyo itself.  ____ Go to squarespace.com/HTDS for a free trial and use the offer code HTDS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain from our advertising partner Squarespace. Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of Audacy media network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Contact Audacyinc.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will deliver the annual State of the Commonwealth address on Thursday evening.

The Brendan Banfield double-murder trial officially got underway with opening statements and the first witnesses in the morning session. In this recap, we break down:• The Commonwealth's theory of the case• The defense response and focus on credibility and timelines• Key details from the 911 call• Testimony from responding officers at the scene• Observations about the condition of the bedroom and evidenceThis is Part 1 of today's trial coverage, covering everything up to the lunch recess. A separate recap of the afternoon session will follow. ⚖️ This video summarizes courtroom testimony and evidence presented in open court.