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In the vast tapestry of Catholic spirituality, few threads shimmer with the humble brilliance of The Little Flowers of Saint Francis. This cherished collection of stories, born from the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi, isn't just a historical artifact—it's a living wellspring of inspiration, a call to radical simplicity and boundless love for Christ. At Journeys of Faith, we're drawn to these tales like pilgrims to a sacred shrine, eager to uncover the divine whispers hidden in every act of kindness, every moment of surrender. Founded by Bob and Penny Lord with a heart for evangelization, our ministry—rooted in the mission of “all for Jesus”—seeks to share the transformative power of such works with Catholics hungry for deeper connection.Imagine walking the dusty paths of 13th-century Italy, where a poor man in a tattered robe spoke to birds, tamed wolves, and bore the wounds of Christ Himself. The Little Flowers of Saint Francis captures these moments, not as mere legend, but as a testament to a faith so raw and real it still echoes through the centuries. Compiled long after Francis' death by followers of his order, this anthology—originally titled Fioretti—paints a portrait of a saint whose life was a living Gospel, a sermon preached through deeds over words. For us at Journeys of Faith, a Catholic ministry devoted to pilgrimage, miracles, and the saints, these stories aren't just history; they're a roadmap for our own spiritual journeys.Whether you've trekked to Assisi yourself or simply long to encounter the saints in the quiet of your prayer corner, The Little Flowers offers something rare: a glimpse into a soul utterly consumed by love for God and creation. As we delve into this sacred text, we invite you to join us—through the lens of our mission at Holy Family Mission in Arkansas and the countless resources we've crafted, from books to streaming content—to rediscover the joy of a faith that blooms in the smallest, most unexpected places. Let's walk with Saint Francis, together, and see where his little flowers lead us closer to Jesus.Compilation and Authorship QuestionsLet's dig into the murky waters of The Little Flowers of Saint Francis—a text as enigmatic as it is beloved. If you're expecting a neat and tidy origin story, brace yourself for a bit of a historical whodunit. Scholars have been scratching their heads for centuries over who actually penned this collection of tales about Saint Francis of Assisi and his early followers. The traditional attribution points to Brother Ugolino di Monte Santa Maria, a Franciscan friar, as the compiler sometime in the late 13th or early 14th century. But here's the kicker: there's no definitive proof. The text itself doesn't come with a signed confession or a medieval copyright page. Instead, we're left piecing together clues from manuscripts and references in other works.The earliest Latin versions, known as the Actus Beati Francisci et Sociorum Eius, are widely accepted as the foundation for what became The Little Flowers. These stories were likely gathered from oral traditions—think of friars swapping tales around a fire about Francis's radical simplicity, his love for creation, and those wild miracles. But translation and adaptation over time muddy the waters. When the text was rendered into Italian as I Fioretti di San Francesco, it wasn't just a straight port; it was shaped and flavored by the cultural and spiritual lens of the translator. Some argue this introduced embellishments, while others say it captured the heart of Francis's charism in a way the Latin couldn't.Click this link to view the full articleSupport the show

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In this expansive episode of Rewind, host Tony brings together a constellation of voices from the groundbreaking Nat Geo series Mars. Compiled from one-on-one and roundtable interviews at NYCC, SDCC, and a special New York Mars event, this episode explores the intersection of science fiction and science fact through the lens of one of television's most ambitious hybrid series.

Like every month, for 2 hours, the best worldwide sounds of the electronic scene will impact your soul. Compiled and Mixed by Alan Dorve. More info: www.alandorve.com Tracklist: 01. Luke Garcia feat. Blaymore - Ghost (Original Mix) 02. Marten Lou, Foals - Late Night (Marten Lou x Foals) 03. Jonas Blue & Malive - Edge of Desire (Grigoré & Serve Cold Remix) 04. Gespona, Abuk - Mr. Hex 05. Moderat - Bad Kingdom (Juan Ibañez & Agoostina Bootleg) 06. Enamour - Hippy Flip 07. James Harcourt & AFFKT - Servitude 08. DEZZOUT - Oh No 09. Township Rebellion - Rainbow Serpent 10. Thomas Gandey & Glusko - Disappear (Extended Mix) 11. David Ardila (US) - Feel The Energy (Original Mix) 12. Allvix & MIKAA - Show Me the Way (Original Mix) 13. Nawoø - I'm A Freak (Original Mix) 14. Read the News - Higher (Original Mix) 15. Wassu - Love In My Heart 16. Yamil - Aereus 17. AKIAL - For You (Extended Mix) 18. Cristoph & Jem Cooke - Rushing (Extended) 19. Vahicabi - Raw (Original Mix) 20. Bound, Junes - String Theory (Original Mix) 21. Christian Nielsen - Infinity 22. Hidden Empire - Turnout 23. Semsei - Music On (Original Mix) 24. Hagen Feetly - Curiosity (Extended Mix) 25. Sean Doron & Tim Engelhardt - What Is House? 26. Dina Summer - Halkidiki (Joyce Muniz Remix) 27. JEI BLVCK, Cheeky Chicano - Da Dance (Instrumental Mix) 28. Himszlow - Kaktus (Marc DePulse Remix) 29. Henri Bergmann & CENKK - Get Together (Original Mix) 30. Max Styler, Deomid - Every Night (Instrumental)

Send us a text mindmelody# compiled by Lara Potthoff dance≈house≈minimal≈electronic≈isness of isles≈092025________________________________________________________________Let's begin here - with what's real - what's actually happening inside you right now - just take a moment and notice that you are breathing - you don't need to control it - just become aware - we spend so much of our lives caught in the movement of thought, of doing, of becoming - and yet underneath all that there is a stillness - a place that doesn't change - that stillness is not something you need to create - it is already here - its simply ease - this isness is the ground of your being - we just need to arrive into it - an the bread - the awareness of it - can be a bridge - not because it is magical - but because it brings you back to the now - this is hope - inside out - you are not in the music - YOU ARE THE MUSIC

9/27/25 - Government Shutdown Battle & Firing Threats Tops This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 22nd, 2025 through September 26th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Government Shutdown Battle / Firing ThreatsThe Economy / Positive Growth ReportICE Facility ShootingComey IndictedTrump UN AddressTrump vs Kimmel / Kirk Slaying AftermathTylenol-Autism DebateSCOTUS OKs Trump FTC FiringGaza War / Russia-Ukraine WarDem Wins AZ House SeatPEOPLE Donald TrumpChuck Schumer / Hakeem JeffriesJames Comey / Pam BondiGreg AbbottJimmy KimmelCharlie Kirk / Erika KirkRFK Jr.Rebecca Kelly SlaughterBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir PutinAdelita Grijalva

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Ben McWilliams to explore China's quest for energy self-sufficiency and especially its attempt to become an “electrostate”. Can a country transform its vast energy needs into a strategic advantage; and what does it mean for the world if that country is China? And where does Europe stand in this race? Relevant research Alicia García-Herrero and Haoxin Mu, China can decarbonise the world – but even that won't fix its overcapacity problem, Bruegel Analysis, 25 September 2025  European Clean Tech Tracker, Bruegel dataset, Compiled by Marie Jugé, Ugnė Keliauskaitė, Ben McWilliams and Simone Tagliapietra, last updated 3 September 2025  Heussaff, C. and G. Zachmann (2025) ‘Upgrading Europe's electricity grid is about more than just money', Policy Brief 04/2025, Bruegel How we made it: will China be the first electrostate? Financial Times, 20 May 2025 This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe. Sign up now to receive it in your mailbox!

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Progressive House Radio By Kaiser Gayser @ Royal Dance Grooves DHFM 92.0 September 2025 This set has been recorded "Live To Tape" in studio at "Royal Dance Grooves" by Den Haag FM 92.0 / The Hague State City Radio, Saturday, September 20, 2025. Compiled mixed and recorded by Kaiser Gayser 'Live" in studio. Contains latest and greatest tracks released around July/August/September 2025 worldwide. Make Love Not War! #KaiserGayser #ProgressiveHouse #DeepHouse #LiveToTape #liveInStudio #DenHaagFM #RoyalDanceGrooves #92FM #GoodMusic #DJSet #ContinuousMix #RDG #September2025 #TheHague #MakeLoveNotWar

Compiled and Mixed by Donna-Marie (NZ) Listen to Polyptych Stories on DI.FM every Saturday at 4 PM (CET): https://www.di.fm/shows/polyptych-stories ❗️Episodes on DI.FM appears 10 days earlier❗️ Listen on your preferred platform: https://tr.ee/-3sM26lYTo Tracklist: 1. Rufus Du Sol - Innerbloom (Lane 8 Remix) 2. Rikfell - Cold (D-Nox & Kamilo Sanclemente Remix) 3. Mazayr - Hollow (Cortona Remix) 4. Donna-Marie (NZ) - Lost In This Moment (Original Mix) 5. Rufus Du Sol - In the Moment (Adriatique Extended Remix) 6. Donna-Marie (NZ) - Open Your Eyes (Original Mix) 7. John Summit feat. Cloves - Focus (Alok Extended Mix) 8. Damon Jee, Juan Hanse - Hundred Secrets (Original Mix) 9. Karry G - Gonna Get That (Extended Mix) 10. Ezequiel Arias - What Is Music (Extended Remix) 11. Moritz Hofbauer - We Begin (Original Mix) 12. Angelo - That's All (Original Mix) 13. Linney, Layton Giordani, Sarah De Warren - Act Of God (CamelPhat Extended Remix) Enjoy Listening. Website - www.polyptychmusic.com Soundcloud - @polyptychmusic Facebook - www.facebook.com/polyptychmusic Instagram - www.instagram.com/polyptychmusic Threads - www.threads.net/@polyptychmusic YouTube - www.youtube.com/@PolyptychMusic Twitter - twitter.com/polyptychmusic Want to track your music's performance worldwide? With the Songstats app, you can monitor streaming playlists, chart rankings, DJ support, store features, and more - all in one place. A must-have for artists and labels, keeping you in the loop 24/7. Get a lifetime 10% discount through our link: https://songstats.com/?ref=POLYPTYCH

0/20/25 - The Kirk Slaying Aftermath Tops The ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 15th, 2025 through September 19th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Kirk Slaying Aftermath / Public Figure Safety Fears ABC Suspends Kimmel / First Amendment IssuesThe Economy / Fed Rate CutTrump Visits UKIsrael's Gaza City TakeoverTrump Sues NYTimesICE Raids / Guard to MemphisRussian Incursion into NATO AirspaceLisa Cook CaseRobert Redford DiesPEOPLE Donald TrumpCharlie KirkPam Bondi / Stephen Miller / JD VanceJimmy KimmelBarack ObamaJerome PowellBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir PutinLisa CookRobert Redford

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 13th-14th September 2025 -13.22 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Compiled and Mixed by BRE:GATE Listen to Polyptych Stories on DI.FM every Saturday at 4 PM (CET): https://www.di.fm/shows/polyptych-stories ❗️Episodes on DI.FM appears 10 days earlier❗️ Listen on your preferred platform: https://tr.ee/-3sM26lYTo Tracklist: 1. Ella, Melih Aydogan - Walk The Line feat. Ella (Extended Mix) [Avanti] 2. Miss Monique, Jantine, HRRTZ - Is Anyone There (Extended Mix) [Siona Records] 3. Myla, Binaryh - LET'S GO (Extended) [ERRORR] 4. Maryana (IN) - Push to the Limit feat. Donziini (Original Mix) [Lowbit] 5. Cream (PL) - Rhythmica (Mario Mocca Extended Remix) [Polyptych Noir] 6. Altego, Remo Giugni - Pandora (Extended Mix) [Dragon Records] 7. Matt, George Z - To The Rave (Extended Mix) [Glasgow Underground] 8. ISMAIL.M - Purple Haze (Extended Mix) [Polyptych Noir] 9. Equinøx, GENESI (ITA) - Chemistry (Original Mix) [Truesoul] 10. Matchy - Not Too Late (Original Mix) [Ritter Butzke Records] 11. Sian, Dark Heart, David LeSal - Blacklight (Original Mix) [Octopus Recordings] 12. Tamexican - Ilegal (Original Mix) [Cabaret Clandestino] 13. Wielki, Open Minded (FR) - Outside Time (Original Mix) [KONQ] 14. Blake Light - We All Fall (Extended Mix) [Species Records] 15. BRE:GATE - Under Water (Extended Mix) [Polyptych Noir] Enjoy Listening. Website - www.polyptychmusic.com Soundcloud - @polyptychmusic Facebook - www.facebook.com/polyptychmusic Instagram - www.instagram.com/polyptychmusic Threads - www.threads.net/@polyptychmusic YouTube - www.youtube.com/@PolyptychMusic Twitter - twitter.com/polyptychmusic Want to track your music's performance worldwide? With the Songstats app, you can monitor streaming playlists, chart rankings, DJ support, store features, and more - all in one place. A must-have for artists and labels, keeping you in the loop 24/7. Get a lifetime 10% discount through our link: https://songstats.com/?ref=POLYPTYCH

Compiled and Mixed by BRE:GATE Listen to Polyptych Stories on DI.FM every Saturday at 4 PM (CET): https://www.di.fm/shows/polyptych-stories ❗️Episodes on DI.FM appears 10 days earlier❗️ Listen on your preferred platform: https://tr.ee/-3sM26lYTo Tracklist: 1. Seething Flow - Jaded (Original Mix) [ Journey of the Soul ] 2. Newman (I Love) - Solea (Original Mix) [ Go Deeva Records ] 3. Dave Aeby - Bossa House (Original Mix) [ Forestrip ] 4. Double Touch - Gran Amigo (Original Mix) [ All Day I Dream ] 5. Seething Flow, Shifrina - Colibri (Original Mix) [ Journey of the Soul ] 6. Seething Flow - ID 7. Ali Farahani, Tuchev Space - Caribbean Fantasy (Original Mix) [ Pipe & Pochet ] 8. Seething Flow - ID 9. Seething Flow - ID 10. Seething Flow - ID 11. Tyler Mesa - Dusk Ritual (Original Mix) [ Amulanga ] 12. Lost Desert - Saudade (Original Mix) [ All Day I Dream ] Enjoy Listening. Website - www.polyptychmusic.com Soundcloud - @polyptychmusic Facebook - www.facebook.com/polyptychmusic Instagram - www.instagram.com/polyptychmusic Threads - www.threads.net/@polyptychmusic YouTube - www.youtube.com/@PolyptychMusic Twitter - twitter.com/polyptychmusic Want to track your music's performance worldwide? With the Songstats app, you can monitor streaming playlists, chart rankings, DJ support, store features, and more - all in one place. A must-have for artists and labels, keeping you in the loop 24/7. Get a lifetime 10% discount through our link: https://songstats.com/?ref=POLYPTYCH

9/13/25 - The Charlie Kirk Assassination Tops This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 8th, 2025 through September 12th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Charlie Kirk AssassinationICE Raids / Guard to Chicago ThreatsSCOTUS ICE RulingThe Epstein FilesThe EconomyLisa Cook RulingGA Hyundai Plant Raid / U.S.-South Korea RelationsPoland Intercepts Russian DronesIsrael Attacks Hamas in QatarFrance's Government ImplodesPEOPLE Donald TrumpCharlie KirkJ.B Pritzker / Brandon JohnsonJeffrey EpsteinScott BessentJerome Powell / Lisa CookLee Jae MyungVladimir PutinBenjamin NetanyahuEmmanuel Macron

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 6th-7th September 2025 -14.55 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

On September 8–9, 2025, lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate turned over a leather-bound “birthday book” created for his 50th birthday in 2003 to the House Oversight Committee, complying with a subpoena. The committee then made the material public, including a controversial page featuring a crude sketch of a naked woman, allegedly signed by Donald Trump with the message: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” The Trump team and the White House immediately denounced the page as fake, with Trump filing a massive defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the letter. The release instantly triggered partisan battles in Congress, with Democrats arguing the book exposed the scope of Epstein's influence while Republicans dismissed the publication as politically motivated.Beyond the Trump controversy, the collection contained contributions from a wide array of Epstein's powerful associates. Pages included notes from Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz, and Leon Black, as well as a striking letter from UK diplomat Peter Mandelson calling Epstein “my best pal.” Compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, the book also featured photos of Epstein's youth, a copy of his birth certificate, and personal memorabilia. While the estate redacted some images of women and minors for privacy reasons, the book's publication has fueled renewed calls from victims and lawmakers for total transparency, underscoring how Epstein's connections spanned politics, business, and academia at the highest levels.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein: House committee releases ‘birthday book,' other records from Epstein estate | CNN Politics

On September 8–9, 2025, lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate turned over a leather-bound “birthday book” created for his 50th birthday in 2003 to the House Oversight Committee, complying with a subpoena. The committee then made the material public, including a controversial page featuring a crude sketch of a naked woman, allegedly signed by Donald Trump with the message: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” The Trump team and the White House immediately denounced the page as fake, with Trump filing a massive defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the letter. The release instantly triggered partisan battles in Congress, with Democrats arguing the book exposed the scope of Epstein's influence while Republicans dismissed the publication as politically motivated.Beyond the Trump controversy, the collection contained contributions from a wide array of Epstein's powerful associates. Pages included notes from Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz, and Leon Black, as well as a striking letter from UK diplomat Peter Mandelson calling Epstein “my best pal.” Compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, the book also featured photos of Epstein's youth, a copy of his birth certificate, and personal memorabilia. While the estate redacted some images of women and minors for privacy reasons, the book's publication has fueled renewed calls from victims and lawmakers for total transparency, underscoring how Epstein's connections spanned politics, business, and academia at the highest levels.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein: House committee releases ‘birthday book,' other records from Epstein estate | CNN PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On September 8–9, 2025, lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate turned over a leather-bound “birthday book” created for his 50th birthday in 2003 to the House Oversight Committee, complying with a subpoena. The committee then made the material public, including a controversial page featuring a crude sketch of a naked woman, allegedly signed by Donald Trump with the message: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” The Trump team and the White House immediately denounced the page as fake, with Trump filing a massive defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the letter. The release instantly triggered partisan battles in Congress, with Democrats arguing the book exposed the scope of Epstein's influence while Republicans dismissed the publication as politically motivated.Beyond the Trump controversy, the collection contained contributions from a wide array of Epstein's powerful associates. Pages included notes from Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz, and Leon Black, as well as a striking letter from UK diplomat Peter Mandelson calling Epstein “my best pal.” Compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, the book also featured photos of Epstein's youth, a copy of his birth certificate, and personal memorabilia. While the estate redacted some images of women and minors for privacy reasons, the book's publication has fueled renewed calls from victims and lawmakers for total transparency, underscoring how Epstein's connections spanned politics, business, and academia at the highest levels.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein: House committee releases ‘birthday book,' other records from Epstein estate | CNN PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Organic & Progressive House Radio By Kaiser Gayser @ Royal Dance Grooves DHFM 92.0 September 2025 This set has been recorded "Live To Tape" in studio at "Royal Dance Grooves" by Den Haag FM 92.0 / The Hague State City Radio, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Compiled mixed and recorded by Kaiser Gayser 'Live" in studio. Contains latest and greatest tracks released around July/August/September 2025 worldwide. Make Love Not War! #KaiserGayser #ProgressiveHouse #OrganicHouse #DeepHouse #LiveToTape #liveInStudio #DenHaagFM #RoyalDanceGrooves #92FM #GoodMusic #DJSet #ContinuousMix #RDG #September2025 #TheHague #MakeLoveNotWar

TV Inside-Out is the tell almost-all book that exposes outrageous celebrity misbehavior, toxic dysfunctional relationships, senseless executive blunders, million dollar production foul-ups and a myriad of stunning revelations garnered from candid conversations with some of your favorite TV performers, as well as members of their entourages, the production staffs, and the crew members who keep their jobs by keeping these secrets. This is the first book to reveal the real-life drama behind TV's popular dramatic series, the misery at the happiest sitcoms, the private whispers in talk show dressing rooms, and the games people play behind the scenes at your favorite game shows. Compiled by a 30-year veteran of the conflicts and camaraderie, these are true stories that many insiders would rather remain untold. So much has been obscured by the laughs at favorite late-night shows, disguised by celebrities' Botox-enhanced smiles, masked by the applause of adoring fans, and protected by professional ethics and discretion-until now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

9/6/25 - #1 This Week: Trump Challenges Tariff RulingHost Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey, Vice President and Executive Editor of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 1st, 2025 through September 5th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Trump Challenges Tariff RulingJudge Backs Harvard in Grants CaseGuard Troops in DC / Other Cities ProtestEpstein-Maxwell Victims TestifyTrump's HealthFlorida Ends Kids Vaccine RequirementsThe Economy / Fed PolicyChina Military Parade / Russia-China-India Economic TalksRFK Jr TestimonyRussia-Ukraine WarPEOPLEDonald TrumpJames ComerJeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine MaxwellMuriel BowserAllison D. BurroughsKaroline LeavittGavin NewsomRon DeSantisXi Jinping / Vladimir Putin / Narendra ModiRFK Jr.

8/30/25 - Three Items Share The Top Spot: The Economy / Fed Policy / Trump-Cook Battle            Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 25th, 2025 through August 29th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES The Economy / Fed Policy / Trump-Cook BattleTariffs on IndiaTroops in DC / Union Station TakeoverDeadly Minneapolis School ShootingRedistrictingCDC Director Firing / COVID ShotsICE Raids / Abrego Garcia CaseBolton RaidRussia-Ukraine War / Israel's Gaza AttacksKelce-Swift EngagementPEOPLE Donald TrumpJerome Powell / Lisa CookMuriel BowserStephen MillerPam BondiGreg Abbott / Gavin NewsomSusan MonarezKilmar Abrego GarciaJohn BoltonTravis Kelce-Taylor Swift

The Jernstedt Company specializes in strategic communications. Rich has experience in military public affairs, corporate communications departments and agencies. He was CEO for 12 of his 26 years at Golin; EVP at FleishmanHillard for seven years; and consulted with  Porter Novelli for five. His expertise includes strategic planning, coaching, business development, and reputation management. He also consults with Prosper Group, a team of former agency owners and CEOs who counsel communications firms on performance, organization, exit planning, and M&A“Let Them,” Mel Robbins“The Anxious Generation,” Jonathan Haidt“Unprecedented,”  (Canada's top CEOs on what they learned about leadership during COVID-19) Compiled by Steve Mayer and Andrew Willis“Me, But Better,”  Olga Khazan Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

This week, stories about what’s going into your mouth. Avocado by Michael Sun This story follows Michael’s bizarre coming-of-age journey - stuffed with avocados, awkward dates, and complicated moments with his mom. Born with a big mouth and having a “stronger-than-average immune system”, he went on to claim a Guinness World Record by devouring 20 avocados in a minute - and then so much more. So, are you ready to devour 21 avocados in a minute? Produced by Michael Sun Supervising producer was Allison Chan Sound design by Mia Hull Eating and Order by Rania Omar This story traces Rania’s journey through a lifelong struggle with eating disorders, shaped by racism, sexism, and impossible beauty standards. From childhood fears of food as an enemy, to panic attacks in the snack aisle, to a bowl of shish barak she made for herself, Rania slowly learns to reclaim her plate, her body, and her joy. You are not just what you eat, you are who you are. Produced by Rania Omar Supervising producer was Sophie Ellis Additional mixing by Zac Pennington. Dark Cherry, Limestone and Meat by Eugenia Zoubtchenko This is a story with lots of fermenting, sipping, and the drinkers ‘ahhhh’. Navigating the vineyard with Eugenia, we witness the magic as each barrel brews fermented potions of raspberries, dark cherries, smoky earth, and even fairy floss. P.S Next time, if a friend accuses you of being an alcoholic, be sure to tell them you are just ‘oenophilic’. Produced by Eugenia Zoubtchenko All The Best Credits Host: Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programs and Community Coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ruijie Tang Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Special shout out to Ray, Sue, Lindsay, Andrew and Ash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DNA evidence has become a powerful tool in modern criminal investigations, often playing a crucial role in identifying and convicting criminals. Here is a summary of how DNA evidence is used in the process:Crime scene collection: When a crime occurs, investigators collect biological material such as blood, hair, saliva, or other bodily fluids from the crime scene. These samples may be found on weapons, clothing, or other objects relevant to the crime.Preservation and analysis: Collected samples are carefully preserved to maintain their integrity and prevent contamination. Forensic scientists extract DNA from the biological material and analyze it in a laboratory. The DNA is compared to the DNA profiles of known individuals, such as suspects or individuals connected to the case.DNA profiling: The extracted DNA is subjected to a process called DNA profiling, which examines specific regions of the DNA sequence that vary between individuals. This profiling creates a unique DNA profile, often referred to as a DNA fingerprint, which can differentiate one person from another with a high degree of accuracy.Database searches: DNA profiles obtained from crime scene evidence can be compared against DNA databases that store profiles of convicted criminals, arrestees, and unidentified individuals. If a match is found between the crime scene DNA and a profile in the database, it can provide a lead in identifying a suspect.Individual identification: If there is no immediate match in the DNA databases, investigators may collect DNA samples from potential suspects or individuals connected to the case, such as victims or witnesses. By comparing their DNA profiles to the crime scene DNA, investigators can exclude innocent individuals and focus on potential suspects.Statistical analysis: Forensic scientists and statisticians use probability calculations to evaluate the significance of a DNA match. These calculations estimate the likelihood of finding the observed DNA profile in the general population, aiding in assessing the strength of the evidence.Courtroom presentation: When DNA evidence is introduced in court, forensic experts testify about the reliability and significance of the findings. They explain the methodology used, the statistical analysis performed, and the match between the crime scene DNA and the defendant's DNA profile, if applicable.Corroboration with other evidence: DNA evidence is often used in conjunction with other types of evidence, such as eyewitness testimony, fingerprints, or surveillance footage. Corroborating evidence strengthens the overall case and supports the prosecution's argument for the defendant's guilt.It's important to note that while DNA evidence is highly reliable, human error or mishandling of samples can introduce inaccuracies. Therefore, proper collection, preservation, analysis, and interpretation of DNA evidence are crucial to ensure its effectiveness in convicting criminals.According to new court filings, Bryan Kohberger's defense team is challenging the validity of the DNA samples that have been taken and used to connect Kohberger to the crime scene. In this episode, we take a look at the new claims by Kohberger's team and if there is any validity to them.(commercial at 10:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bryan Kohberger Lawyer Says No Victim DNA Found in Suspect's Home or Car (newsweek.com)

DNA evidence has become a powerful tool in modern criminal investigations, often playing a crucial role in identifying and convicting criminals. Here is a summary of how DNA evidence is used in the process:Crime scene collection: When a crime occurs, investigators collect biological material such as blood, hair, saliva, or other bodily fluids from the crime scene. These samples may be found on weapons, clothing, or other objects relevant to the crime.Preservation and analysis: Collected samples are carefully preserved to maintain their integrity and prevent contamination. Forensic scientists extract DNA from the biological material and analyze it in a laboratory. The DNA is compared to the DNA profiles of known individuals, such as suspects or individuals connected to the case.DNA profiling: The extracted DNA is subjected to a process called DNA profiling, which examines specific regions of the DNA sequence that vary between individuals. This profiling creates a unique DNA profile, often referred to as a DNA fingerprint, which can differentiate one person from another with a high degree of accuracy.Database searches: DNA profiles obtained from crime scene evidence can be compared against DNA databases that store profiles of convicted criminals, arrestees, and unidentified individuals. If a match is found between the crime scene DNA and a profile in the database, it can provide a lead in identifying a suspect.Individual identification: If there is no immediate match in the DNA databases, investigators may collect DNA samples from potential suspects or individuals connected to the case, such as victims or witnesses. By comparing their DNA profiles to the crime scene DNA, investigators can exclude innocent individuals and focus on potential suspects.Statistical analysis: Forensic scientists and statisticians use probability calculations to evaluate the significance of a DNA match. These calculations estimate the likelihood of finding the observed DNA profile in the general population, aiding in assessing the strength of the evidence.Courtroom presentation: When DNA evidence is introduced in court, forensic experts testify about the reliability and significance of the findings. They explain the methodology used, the statistical analysis performed, and the match between the crime scene DNA and the defendant's DNA profile, if applicable.Corroboration with other evidence: DNA evidence is often used in conjunction with other types of evidence, such as eyewitness testimony, fingerprints, or surveillance footage. Corroborating evidence strengthens the overall case and supports the prosecution's argument for the defendant's guilt.It's important to note that while DNA evidence is highly reliable, human error or mishandling of samples can introduce inaccuracies. Therefore, proper collection, preservation, analysis, and interpretation of DNA evidence are crucial to ensure its effectiveness in convicting criminals.According to new court filings, Bryan Kohberger's defense team is challenging the validity of the DNA samples that have been taken and used to connect Kohberger to the crime scene. In this episode, we take a look at the new claims by Kohberger's team and if there is any validity to them.(commercial at 10:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bryan Kohberger Lawyer Says No Victim DNA Found in Suspect's Home or Car (newsweek.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

8/23/25 - At #1, The Russia-Ukraine NegotiationsHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 18th, 2025 through August 22nd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Russia-Ukraine NegotiationsTexas & California RedistrictingThe Economy/Fed PolicyTariffsFederal Takeover of DCThe Epstein FilesICE RaidsIsrael-Gaza WarTrump vs The SmithsonianTrump Voting System Criticisms / Newsmax-Dominion SettlementPEOPLE Donald TrumpVladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyGreg AbbottGavin NewsomJerome Powell / Lisa CookJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellKristi NoemPam BondiBenjamin Netanyahu

In this week's episode of then & now, LCHP Director Professor David N. Myers is joined by Dr. Ben Zdencanovic to discuss their collaborative work on a new LCHP report, The Challenge to University Autonomy in an Illiberal Age: Historical and Comparative Perspectives. Compiled over the past year as higher education in the U.S. faces heightened scrutiny and mounting political pressures from the U.S. government, this report situates present debates within a longue durée of institutional vulnerability to political pressures. The report analyzes historical case studies from the U.S. in which universities were subjected to external intervention alongside contemporary international examples of academic institutions confronting encroachments by illiberal regimes. Through historical precedent, cross-national analysis, and policy recommendations, David and Ben illuminate both the recurring struggles between universities and political powers and consider the strategies by which universities and academics might preserve autonomy, defend academic freedom, and fulfill their civic responsibilities in the present.   You can read the full report on our LCHP website here. David N. Myers is a Distinguished Professor of History at UCLA and the Director of the Luskin Center for History and Policy and the UCLA Initiative to Study Hate. A leading scholar of Jewish history, he has authored six books and edited thirteen others, including The Stakes of History: On the Use and Abuse of Jewish History for Life (Yale University Press, 2018). His research addresses Jewish intellectual and cultural history, with a focus on how historical narratives shape identity, politics, and social movements.Ben Zdencanovic is a Postdoctoral Associate at the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy. Ben is a historian of the United States in the world, domestic and international politics, and economic and social policy. He has a particular interest in the relationship between U.S. global power and the politics of redistribution and the welfare state. Ben is currently working on two book projects: Island of Enterprise: The United States in a World of Welfare, 1940–1955 (forthcoming, Princeton University Press), and The Cold War on Poverty: Race, Labor, and Manpower in the U.S. Warfare/Welfare State.

This week’s episode takes us through a war and typhoons in South East Asia and the Asia Pacific. This week’s episode takes us through a war and typhoons in South East Asia and the Asia Pacific. We learn what a typhoon looks like through the eyes of a child and how even a story of war can be used to talk about the ones we love. Tubig Lang The first story takes us to the Philippines, where Merlinda sits down with her brother’s children—her niece and nephews —and learns to see the destructive power of typhoons through their innocent eyes. Written and Performed by Merlinda Bobis Supervising Producer Phoebe Adler-Ryan Sound Design by Tala Issaoui We Are Gathered Here Today In our second and final story, Annabella helps her mother reach back through time to (re)member and retell her story of the Vietnam War. Written and Produced by Annabella Luu Supervising Producer Phoebe Adler-Ryan Sound Design by Ramon Briant All The Best Credits Host: Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programs and Community Coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ruijie Tang Photo: Children survivors of superstorm Yolanda or Haiyan. At the Cabalawan Transitional Shelter, Tacloban, Philippines, 2015 Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khoi Hui Dishayein | Kamaleshwar | Voice Naresh Kaushik*Curator Irfan*Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Vyatikram | Ramakant | Voice Suyash Bajpai*Curator Irfan*We are delighted to welcome Suyash Bajpai to the Read Aloud Collective! Hailing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and now based in the serene hills of Ooty, Tamil Nadu, Suyash brings a vibrant energy to our community. At 30 years old, this Hindi-speaking theatre practitioner and educator has an impressive 12 years of experience in performance and 6 years in professional teaching and personality development. With an M.Sc. in Film Production, Suyash has left his mark across theatre, television, and digital media, shining as an actor in three TV series, a writer-director for short documentaries, and a scriptwriter for a YouTube web series.As a dedicated Theatre Arts teacher at a residential school in Ooty, Suyash crafts creative drama curricula for prestigious frameworks like the International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE, and Trinity College London. His passion for storytelling and nuanced performance makes him the perfect voice to bring the heart-chilling short story Vyatikram by Ramakant to life. As a valued participant in our ongoing voice workshops, Suyash's contribution promises to captivate and resonate deeply with our audience. Welcome, Suyash, to the Read Aloud Collective—let your voice weave magic!**Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠⁠⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠⁠⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠⁠⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Bhor Se Pahle | Amrit Rai | Voice Madhur Mohan Mishra*Curator Irfan*Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Dopahar Ka Bhojan | Amarkant | Voice Manoj Payal*Curator Irfan*Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Ghanta | Gyanranjan | Voice Anamika Joshi*Curator Irfan*Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Hansa Jaai Akela | Markandey | Voice Priyamvada Singh*Curator Irfan*Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Bholaram Ka Jeev | Harishankar Parsai | Voice Samyak Mishra*Curator: IrfanCourtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com⁠Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Parinde | Nirmal Verma | Voice Arti Varma*Curator Irfan*Courtesy Book Hindi Kahani Sangrah : An Anthology of Modern Hindi Short Stories Edited and Compiled by Bhisham Sahni, Sahitya Akademi, New DelhiListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiSupport LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/MemorywalaPayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.comCover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

8/16/25 - The Trump-Putin Summit Comes Out On Top This WeekHost Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey, Vice President and Executive Editor of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 11th, 2025 through August 15th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Trump-Putin Summit / Russia Ukraine WarTrump Tariffs / Economy / Social SecurityTexas Redistricting BattleIsrael-Gaza WarThe Epstein FilesNational Guard in Washington, DC ICE RaidsDOJ's Trump-Russia InvestigationArtificial IntelligenceTrump Lincoln Center Plans PEOPLE Donald TrumpVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Benjamin NetanyahuJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellGreg AbbottKristi Noem / Pam BondiXi Jinping / Narendra ModiSam Altman / Elon MuskSylvester Stallone / Gloria GaynorJ.D. Vance / Barack Obama / Joe Biden

This week’s episode asks us to pause. To pay attention to the world around us and to think of the power that nature has to heal damaged and abandoned spaces. Would they survive without humans? The first story is about resilience. Not human resilience, but about the persistence of trees growing in places that you might not expect. Raihanah takes us on a journey to toxic places reclaimed by trees. Produced by Raihanah Raihanah as part of a collaboration between All the Best, the University of Melbourne and the Science Gallery. Supervising Producer Persephone Waxman. The Forest and the Trees Have you heard of Shirin-Yoku? Ruth, who volunteers in palliative care, by helping people record their stories, learns about the therapeutic benefits of listening to trees from a certified forest therapy guide, Mayu Kataoka. Produced by Ruth Melville, Supervising Producer Sarah Mashman. Between nature and the sound of the guqin So far, we’ve heard about the resilience of trees and the way nature teaches us to live fully in the moment. In our final story, Jiaen Pan teaches us about Guquin Produced by Jiaen Pan, another collaboration between All the Best, the University of Melbourne and the Science Gallery. Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programs and Community Coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ruijie Tang Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/9/25 - The Trump Tariffs Top This Week's List              Host Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey, Vice President and Executive Editor of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 4th, 2025 through August 8th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIESTrump TariffsThe Economy / Fed PolicyTexas Redistricting BattlePotential Trump-Putin MeetingThe Epstein FilesFort Stewart ShootingICE Raids / Detention Camp PlansIsrael-Gaza ResolutionDOJ's Trump-Russia InvestigationSydney Sweeney ControversyPEOPLEDonald TrumpJerome PowellGreg AbbottVladimir PutinJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellQuornelius RadfordKristi NoemPam BondiBenjamin NetanyahuSydney Sweeney 

This week, we get outside and get our hands dirty as we take a closer look at the world around us, whether that involves rethinking the uses of the land or trying to protect it. This week's stories don't just call on us to pay attention to the environment around us. It's also a cautionary tale of what can happen when we don't. The Weedy One Are weeds just misunderstood? Society has been conditioned to think about what's good and bad in our gardens. But the what of those surprise guests in our flowerbeds is useful. In our first story, Diego encourages us to strip away our preconceptions and look at weeds differently. Produced by Catarina Fraga Matos. The conservation and community of Merri Creek In our second story, we head to Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Maxine Forde follows the Friends of the Merry Creek, who worked hard to rehabilitate spaces around the waterway. Produced by Maxine Ford Supervising Producer Persephone Waxman Special thanks to Dan Semo and Louisa Lim. Martha Our final story was a recording of a live performance at a Read to Me event in March this year. It is an elegy to the last passenger pigeon, Martha, who died in the United States in 1914. You can find out more about Read to Me here. Performed by Zoe Sadokierski Recorded by Zacha Rosen All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ray Vo Mixed and Compiled by Ramon Briant Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new curate in a remote village fails to heed the local superstitions surrounding a mysterious monolith (menhir) known as “The Grey Gammer”.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE MENHIR” by N. Dennett (1934). Compiled in “Panics: A Collection of Uneasy Tales” (ed. Unknown). Published by Phillip Allan.

In this week’s episode, we continue with stories from the students at the University of Melbourne and explore the idea of having a sustainability mindset – not just when it comes to the environment around us, but also when it comes to activities that bring communities together or online platforms that try to divide us. What if nothing matters? With all the crises happening, many young people feel helpless and become nihilistic, thinking life as meaningless. Sometimes, I have a similar feeling. Am I nihilistic, or as many people said, pessimistic?Through chatting with the author of The Romanticism of Contemporary Theory: Institution, Aesthetics, Nihilism, Associate Professor Justin Clemens, and my Gen Z friends, we discuss what nihilism could be for young people, and our way pursuing the “meaning of life”. Produced by Tin Yan Wong Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips Sharing the city with possums As cities continue to expand, more native wildlife have to adapt to urban life. The possum is one of the most familiar urban wildlife species in Australia. In this story, reporter Peiyao Xu has “a conversation with a possum” to explore residents' views on possums, and an interview with Dr Kylie Soanes to understand the living situations of urban possums and explore the future of people and urban wildlife as “neighbours”. Produced by Peiyao Xu Supervisign Producer Persephone Waxman Gender Online Debate Young men and women are getting increasingly socially and politically engaged online – but seemingly in opposing ways. Ava Morrison investigates, by speaking to a digital communications expert and a feminist TikToker, about incels, feminism, and online hostility. Produced by Ava Morrison Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips Beyond the Needle The tattoo industry in Melbourne is facing a complex challenge. While the city remains a hub for ink culture, artists are grappling with a growing demand for sustainability in a sector dominated by single-use plastics and strict health regulations. As artists innovate and clients become more conscious of their environmental impact, the industry is at a crossroads. Can tattooing evolve without compromising safety? Preeshita Shah reports. Produced by Preeshita Shah Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips Forest Food Gardens According to the Foodbank Australia Report, 3.5 million households are experiencing food insecurity. While climate change and social disconnection deepen the crisis, Melbourne Skyfarm transforms a rooftop car park into an urban farm to grow food and build community. So far, it has produced 3.4 tonnes of food worth $118,000, directly to food relief charity OzHarvest.Our reporter Cheuk Lam Li spoke to project leader Zarah Copeland and urban farmer Dario Rivero on how Melbourne Skyfarm is bringing changes in these challenging times and why it matters. Produced by Cheuk Lam Li Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ray Vo Mixed and Compiled by Ramon Briant Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva is a Root Tantra of the Space Section first translated into Tibetan in the 8th Century by Vairochana Rakshita, a famous translator during the early period of Buddhism in Tibet. This tantra is one of a handful of the earliest translations of Ati Yoga teachings into the Tibetan language, where they were preserved long after the originals disappeared in India, possibly during the Islamic invasions. Vairochana did not attribute these Ati Yoga source texts to himself, but rather to Garab Dorje, who was revered as a full emanation of Vajrasattva in human form. Vairochana's translations stand on their own as jewels of Wisdom, the core teaching being always the same: the luminous, natural, non-dual mind of Great Perfection itself. Reading: excerpts from the full tantra. Compiled by Yeshe Donden (Roger Calverley) integrating various contemporary English translations.

This week, we’re hearing about climate crises and what we can do about them, from students at the University of Melbourne. All of them challenge us to rethink our relationship to the land, plants and animals around us. It also asks us to consider the impact that the changing climate is having on our health. Water Is More Than a Resource Our first story asks us to consider the conflicting concepts of ownership and stewardship when thinking about water. Produced by Ruby Perryman Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips Original Music by Sammy Perryman Helmeted Honeyeaters Qian Dong takes us on a journey to save the species that emits a sound between a song and a chirp. Produced by Qian Dong Supervisign Producer Persephone Waxman Harvesting Harmony David wants us to rethink farming’s relationship with nature and farm in a way that improves biodiversity. Produced by Xianghan Meng Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips. Asthma and the Impacts of Climate Change Have you thought about the impact of climate change and health? In our next story, Daniel looks at the impact of the changing climate and asthma. Produced by Daniel Gawn Supervising Producer Thomas Phillips Bug Appetit Would you let your pet eat bugs? In our final story, we look at how we can feed our pets in an environmentally sustainable way …so … instead of meat, your little furbabies … it's insects. Produced by Kelli Li Supervising Producer Persephone Waxman All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ray Vo Mixed and Compiled by Ramon Briant Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket is the most unusual of games with the most unusual of histories -- which can reveal so much about our society and our times. Tim Wigmore joins Amit Varma in episode 422 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the history of Test cricket -- and how the game is changing today. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Tim Wigmore on Twitter, LinkedIn, Amazon, Cricinfo and the Daily Telegraph. 2. Test Cricket: A History -- Tim Wigmore. 3. Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution -- Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde. 4. Crickonomics: The Anatomy of Modern Cricket -- Stefan Szymansk and Tim Wigmore. 5. White Hot: The Inside Story of England Cricket's Double World Champions -- Tim Wigmore and Matt Roller. 6. The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made -- Mark Williams and Tim Wigmore. 7. The Wisden Book of Test Cricket (1877-1977) — Compiled & edited by Bill Frindall. 8. Beyond A Boundary -- CLR James. 9. Pundits from Pakistan -- Rahul Bhattacharya. 10. England: The Biography: The Story of English Cricket -- Simon Wilde. 11. The Unforgiven -- Ashley Gray. 12. How to Think About Cricket (and Life) -- Episode 19 of Everything is Everything. 13. Selected pieces by Amit Varma on T20 cricket and changing cricket strategy: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 14. Money in Cricket — Episode 41 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Gideon Haigh and Prem Panicker). 15. The Evolution of Cricket — Episode 97 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Harsha Bhogle). 16. Homeland -- Fernando Aramburu. 17. Levels of the Game -- John McPhee. 18. Rear Window -- Alfred Hitchcock. 19. Psycho -- Alfred Hitchcock. 20. State of Happiness -- Petter Næss and Pål Jackman. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘The Cricket Tragic' by Simahina.

This week, we are celebrating NAIDOC Week with an audio drama originally written as a short story by Marcus Woolombi Waters, titled 'No Going Home'. It's a story set in early colonial Australia that explores the disruption caused by invasion and family conflict. Content Warning: This drama includes themes of mass murder and genocide. Please listen with care and always put yourself first. No Going Home written by Marcus Wollombi Waters Adapted by Blayne Welsh Directed by Colin Kinchela and Martin Gallagher. Produced by Pariya Taherzedah Originally Published by Spineless Wonders Audio. All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork: Ray Vo Mixed and Compiled by Ramon Briant Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two friends hiking in the Pennines become lost, they think their fortunes have changed when they find refuge in the old Roper house. But as the night draws in and the house begins to reveal its dark secrets, they discover all is not what it seems.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE TRAINS” by Robert Aickman (1951). Compiled in “The Wine-Dark Sea” by Robert Aickman. Published by Faber & Faber. Read with permission.