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For decades, opinions have been divided regarding capital punishment. No matter which side of the issue you're on, one question tends to haunt even the most opinionated: What if someone slated for execution is factually innocent? Can we ever be certain the right person is being put to death? In November 2000, 27-year-old James Mosqueda and his fiancee, 22-year-old Amy Kitchen, were gunned down in their upscale north Dallas home. When a suspect was arrested, it seemed like an open-and-shut case. But was it really as straightforward as it seemed on the surface? Or is it possible the couple's killer continues to evade justice? Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram and TikTok. Sponsors ASPCA: Visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/MURDERISH to explore coverage. Cash App: Download Cash App, use code MURDERISH in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped into your account.  Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish to sign up for a $1/month trial. Missing persons: Liliana and Daniella Moreno. Contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate if you know anything about this case. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: Alison Schwartz. Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India opened a new consulate in downtown Seattle, attended by state and city leaders and the Indian Ambassador to the U.S. The consulate, located in the Federal Reserve Building, serves tech companies, investors, and professionals in the Pacific Northwest and several other states. Seattle has a large Asian Indian population, and over 40 percent of foreign-born IT workers in the area are from India. The consulate has provided services to over 23,000 applicants and hosted cultural events such as the India Day Parade. The opening coincides with increased scrutiny of U.S. immigration policies, with many Indian tech workers relying on H-1B visas. Amazon and Microsoft are major employers of H-1B holders in the region. The consulate is expected to facilitate visa and immigration services and strengthen business ties between Seattle and India.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Are you considering adopting internationally? You need to listen to this interview about the laws and processes that you will be required to follow. We'll be talking with Kelly Dempsey, a partner with Fox Rothschild, who specializes in adoption and assisted reproduction. She is a fellow in the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys and an adoptive parent through both international and domestic adoptions.In this episode, we discuss:Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Purpose Key Elements of the Hague Treaty:Central Authority Determining the child's eligibility for intercountry adoptionAccredited or Approved Adoption AgenciesTransparencyThe Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) INA 101(b)(1)(F) I-600 “Orphan Route” Child must qualify as an orphan under US definitionOnly one parent – incapable of providing supportDeadlines: I600A before child's 16th birthday -- only have 180 days to file the I-600, after USCIS approves the I-600 INA 101(b)(1)(G) I-800 “Convention Route”Work with CA Art 12, Art 16Eligibility decided by CA COO, but if consulate does an I-604 investigation that disqualifies child, then case will be deniedDeadlines: Must file I-800A before age 16 and within 180 days of the approval of the I-800A, must file the I-800 (even w/o Art 16)Children adopted from other countries must first obtain a U.S. visa before they can travel or move to the United States. Visas are issued at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the foreign country where a child resides. Since a child being adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen parent(s) will usually be brought to live in the United States, that child will need an immigrant visa.International Accreditation ActProcess When Adopting from a Hague Country. Process When Adopting from a Non-Hague countries. Must qualify as orphans as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) before they can be considered for U.S. permanent residence or citizenship.Get more information at the State Department - Adoption Process/Non-Hague Visa Process. More information on the Hague Convention and other applicable Federal regulations US State Department - International AdoptionUS Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)  US Department of State has a section on their website on “Understanding the Hague Convention” US Department of State has a section on their website on “Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has warned the community about scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline, where fraudsters impersonate Indian authorities and allege legal issues to appear credible. The Consulate stressed it never contacts people via mobile numbers and urged vigilance. The consulate confirmed that over 1,000 complaints have been received, and the matter is being addressed with the Australian authorities. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the public advisory and hear from CQ University's socio-tech expert, Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh, on how to stay alert.

While we have had some amazing guests on this podcast over the past three years, today I am proud to introduce our most distinguished guest of all, Her Excellency, the Consul General of Ireland in Toronto, Ms. Janice McGann. In fact, Janice became the inaugural Consul General of Ireland in Toronto back in 2022. As her appointment in Toronto comes to its end, Janice took time out of her busy schedule to sit down with me and suffer through what she called a truly authentic Irish in Toronto experience by appearing on the podcast. We discuss the challenges of establishing a brand new Consulate in a place with a large Irish diaspora. We also discuss Janice's career before coming to Toronto and what the future will look like for her as she begins a new role with the Department of Foreign Affairs at home in Dublin. The Irish community in Toronto will be forever grateful to Janice and her team for the work they have put in over the past few years to establish the Consulate and we wish her the best.

Amy Bradley is Missing /// Part 2 /// 863 Part 2 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Amy Bradley has been missing for over 27 years. Her family and many others suspect foul play. During the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24th, 1998 Amy went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. She was only 23 years old at the time. Amy would be 51 years old today. Amy is a caucasian female. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown hair and green eyes. At the time of disappearance, Amy was approximately 115 pounds. Her ears were pierced multiple times and navel is pierced. Amy has the following tattoos: a Tasmanian devil spinning a basketball on the back of her shoulder, a green and blue gecko lizard around her navel, a Japanese symbol on her right ankle and a primitive Japanese sun tattooed on her lower back. The FBI have age progressed photographs available showing what Amy may have looked like at 42 years of age. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the recovery of Amy Lynn Bradley and information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for her disappearance. If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, please contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Special thanks to James Renner. Please check out his show True Crime This Week on YouTube.  True Crime Garage “Off The Record” can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. 

Amy Bradley is Missing /// Part 1 /// 862 Part 1 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Amy Bradley has been missing for over 27 years. Her family and many others suspect foul play. During the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24th, 1998 Amy went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. She was only 23 years old at the time. Amy would be 51 years old today. Amy is a caucasian female. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown hair and green eyes. At the time of disappearance, Amy was approximately 115 pounds. Her ears were pierced multiple times and navel is pierced. Amy has the following tattoos: a Tasmanian devil spinning a basketball on the back of her shoulder, a green and blue gecko lizard around her navel, a Japanese symbol on her right ankle and a primitive Japanese sun tattooed on her lower back. The FBI have age progressed photographs available showing what Amy may have looked like at 42 years of age.  The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the recovery of Amy Lynn Bradley and information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for her disappearance. If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, please contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Special thanks to James Renner. Please check out his show True Crime This Week on YouTube.  True Crime Garage “Off The Record” can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. 

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll learn about FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a leader of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent crime in the U.S. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about Mosquera Serrano. If you have any information about him, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. You can also call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov, or contact the FBI via WhatsApp at 571-379-3951. WhatsApp is neither a government-operated nor a government-controlled platform.

22-year-old Kristin David was missing for over a week before her remains were found in the Snake River. While her murder is often thought to be related to a series of other murders and disappearances in the late 70s and early 80s, investigators think she's the victim of another mystery killer. If you know anything about the murder of Kristin David, please contact the FBI office in Salt Lake City by calling 801-579-1400 or by submitting a form at tips.fbi.gov. You may also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.If you know of any similar cases that occurred from the 70s to the early 2000s and fit the MO of this case, please email tips@audiochuck.com. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-kristin-david/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

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On March 21, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her parents and younger brother. It was supposed to be a fun family vacation. But just three days later, Amy vanished from the ship without a trace. She was last seen in the early morning hours of March 24 on the balcony of their cabin. Thirty minutes later, she was gone. The ship was searched. So was the water. But there was no sign of Amy anywhere. Over the years, multiple sightings have been reported across the Caribbean and beyond, leaving her family to wonder if Amy is still out there somewhere, waiting to be found. 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley was last seen by her father around 5:30 a.m. on March 24, 1998, sleeping on the balcony of their cabin aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas. By 6:00 a.m., she was gone.  Three witnesses later reported seeing Amy with Alister Douglas, also known as “Yellow,” just before 6:00 a.m., taking an elevator to the ship's disco. He was later seen leaving alone. There were no other sightings of Amy onboard. But over the years, multiple people have reported seeing her in Curaçao, Puerto Rico, Barbados, and even San Francisco. Amy is still missing. If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Amy, please contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray and Anna Luria SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 40% off! 2. https://www.WildAlaskan.com/Detective - Get 35$ off your first box!

In the first part of this two-part episode, Taniel sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Smith, an immigration specialist who has been guiding expats through the often-confusing process of obtaining Mexican residency. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey from Arizona to Mexico City, reveals the most common misconceptions people have about moving to Mexico, and breaks down the key steps—and unexpected challenges—applicants face along the way. Whether you're dreaming of sandy beaches, lower living costs, or a total lifestyle change, this conversation is packed with expert advice and practical tips. Taniel and Dr. Smith cover everything from the realities of the consulate application process and changing financial requirements, to new hurdles for family renewals and the latest shifts in immigration law. Plus, get Dr. Smith's insider guidance on “consulate shopping,” managing paperwork, and what to do once your residency is approved. If you're considering a move to Mexico—whether for retirement, remote work, or fresh adventure—this episode is your essential guide to navigating the residency process with confidence and clarity. Key Moments:  05:49 Residency Consultation Consulate Variations 08:29 Consulate Shopping Tips 09:45 Residency Through Savings Option 14:22 Stricter Mexican Residency Requirements 17:27 Visa Assistance Post-Approval Guidance 22:10 Document Preparation for Embassy Visits 24:36 Stricter Immigration Verification Processes 28:03 Evolving Client Demographics 29:54 Retirement and Politics Drive Migration Don't miss out on a free webinar, where experts cover everything you need to know about relocating to Mexico—from the best places to live to essential healthcare information for expats. Register at dreamretirementinmexico.com/webinar.   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence – download your FREE Taniel Chemsian Properties Buyer's Guide now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here -  https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-guide-podbean/   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: www.tanielchemsian.com Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435 USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893  

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The Mexican Consulate of Omaha is meeting with elected leaders and residents to ensure Mexican nationals feel safe in the region.

“I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed.” - Norman Rockwell Whether arguing for soft versus hard taco shells or the Neo-Nazi right to march in Skokie, freedom of speech is a fundamental right we all enjoy as Americans. But it turns out that telling people that is pretty complicated, actually. Thank goodness we have Norman Rockwell, virtuosic photorealistic painter and America's crown prince of nostalgia, to help us understand our fundamental freedoms from the intimacy of the magazines fanned across the coffee tables inside our homes. See the images: https://www.thelonelypalette.com/episodes/2025/6/4/episode-70-norman-rockwells-freedom-of-speech-1943 Music used: The Andrews Sisters, "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" The Blue Dot Sessions, “The Zeppelin,” “Lord Weasel,” “No Smoking,” “Transeless,” “Silver Lanyard,” “Ice Tumbler,” “Sino de Cobre,” “Georgia Overdrive,” “The Consulate”

Today, you'll hear Carl Shusterman share his '3 Shusterman Rules' on how to successfully navigate the consulate interview when moving to the U.S.Tune in next week to learn more about living and working in the U.S.This series is brought to you by AMN Healthcare International. We're a nursing recruitment agency that offers International Nurse Candidates the best placement options for direct-hire and staffing positions in the United States' healthcare industry. As one of the leading healthcare recruitment agencies, specializing in international nursing jobs in the United States alongside permanent resident green card acquisition, we partner with healthcare facilities across the US to find the best fit for our healthcare workers. We work personally with each candidate to create a successful, long-term partnership between client and candidate, and our service always comes free of charge to our healthcare workers. If you're thinking about making the step to living and working as a healthcare worker in the USA, then why not enlist the help of one of the top medical staffing agencies? Head over to amnhealthcare.com/international, to find out more.This show is produced by Flamingo Media

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about former Olympian and current FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding. The Canadian national is wanted for allegedly running a transnational criminal organization that put thousands of kilograms of narcotics on our streets—and for allegedly orchestrating multiple murders related to these drug crimes.  For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Wedding's arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about him. If you have any information on Wedding's whereabouts, please contact the FBI via WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram—which are neither government-operated, nor government-controlled, platforms—at +1-424-495-0614. You can also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Listeria outbreak linked to Kroger. CNN’s Harry Enten polling regarding the Big Beautiful Bill. Fed holding interest rates. Press asks Trump about raising the minimum raise. More national guard troops to LA. Karoline Leavitt: President Trump will make his decision on Iran in the next two weeks. Itai Biran Consul for Political and Economic Affairs in the Consulate. Joining Karoline Leavitt presser in progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Iran bombs hospital in Israel. Social Security insolvency moving up to 2033. Mike Tobin from Fox News joins Tony from Israel. Jasmine Crockett Masterpiece Theatre. Listeria outbreak linked to Kroger. CNN’s Harry Enten polling regarding the Big Beautiful Bill. Fed holding interest rates. Press asks Trump about raising the minimum raise. More national guard troops to LA. Karoline Leavitt: President Trump will make his decision on Iran in the next two weeks. Itai Biran Consul for Political and Economic Affairs in the Consulate. Joining Karoline Leavitt presser in progress. It’s not what Trump says, it’s what he does. Carlson vs Cruz. Newsom saying Trump is hurting them from fighting forest fires. WashPo’s Jonathan Capehart lies about Sen Padilla. XX XY’s Jennifer Say doesn’t want to have an HR dept at her company. Cynthia Nixon’s son is on a hunger strike in support for Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Louisiana NOW podcast, we are joined by Dr. Carla Cardoza, President of Lydia Patterson Institute and Bishop Delores J. Williamston. In a powerful response to an unfolding immigration crisis affecting the Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI), the Council on Finance and Administration of The Louisiana Conference, in partnership with the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana, announced a $240,000 gift to support the El Paso-based United Methodist school. The decision was made in an immediate series of meetings following emotional scenes at the 2025 Annual Conference, where LPI President Dr. Carla Cardoza broke down in tears during her address. Dr. Cardoza had just received news that the U.S. Consulate would no longer schedule visa interviews for students. It's a decision that could prevent 30% of LPI's student body from attending school this fall. Please call, write, or email your local, state, and federal officials. Urge them to restore access to student visa interviews and support educational institutions like LPI that stand at the intersection of faith, education, and opportunity. Lives are being shaped at LPI—let your voice be part of the story.

The Embassy of the United States in Tel Aviv was temporarily closed after the building sustained minor damage following an Iranian missile strike overnight, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed on Monday. Though no injuries or casualties were reported among US diplomatic staff, videos surfaced on the internet showing the consulate building impacted by the concussive force of nearby explosions Our US Embassy in Israel and Consulate will officially remain closed today as shelter in place still in effect. Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv but no injuries to US personnel," Huckabee wrote in a post on X.

Today's Sip & Savor: Seis Soles Rosé About Yazmin: Yazmin Garcia is a 32-year-old U.S. citizen, stay-at-home mother of three, and talented artist from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She creates artwork that celebrates Hispanic culture, empowers women, and advocates for mental health awareness. Her work has been featured at the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas and previously at the Mayor's Museum in Las Vegas (featuring her piece "Ojo de Coatlicue"). In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Yazmin shares her immigration journey with raw honesty and vulnerability. From arriving in the United States at age two in 1994 to facing deportation at 17, she opens up about the complex identity struggles of feeling "ni de aquí, ni de allá" (neither from here nor there). Yazmin discusses the trauma of voluntary departure, her experience as a "no sabo kid" returning to Mexico, and the incredible resilience that carried her through adaptation in a country she barely remembered. Now, as a U.S. citizen and mother, she's using her voice and art to advocate for the next generation while addressing the current climate of anti-immigrant sentiment. Episode OverviewKey Conversation Points Identity and Belonging: Growing up feeling caught between two worlds - not American enough, not Mexican enough The Impact of Documentation: Understanding from a young age the significance of having "papers" Deportation Experience: The traumatic reality of voluntary departure at 17 years old Cultural Adaptation: Learning Spanish and Mexican culture as a teenager after 15 years in the U.S. Community and Family: The warmth and acceptance found in Mexico despite initial language barriers Resilience and Advocacy: Using personal experience to support and guide younger immigrants Art as Activism: Creating artwork that celebrates culture and advocates for mental health Motherhood and Home: Defining home as where family and life are built, regardless of origin About Yazmin's Art Yazmin's artwork focuses on: Celebrating Hispanic culture Empowering women Advocating for mental health awareness Her notable exhibition pieces include "Ojo de Coatlicue" and work displayed at: Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas Mayor's Museum in Las Vegas (previously) Resources & Reflection This episode serves as a reminder of the human stories behind immigration statistics. Yazmin's journey illustrates the strength, adaptability, and contributions of immigrant communities while challenging harmful stereotypes and narratives.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn how you can help find Palak Patel's alleged killer, Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to Bhadreshkumar Patel's arrest. You can learn more about him and view surveillance footage from the case at fbi.gov/topten. To share any information or to submit a tip, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate or call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You can also submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

A bonus episode this week. On May 22, I moderated a panel organized by Vita Golod and the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies. The focus was on the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Security Partnership, and it features Ivan Us, Chief Consultant at the Center for Foreign Policy at the National Institute for Strategic Studies; Jim Mullinax, a Senior Foreign Service Officer and former Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu (closed in 2020); Grzegorz Stec, Senior Analyst and Head of the Brussels Office at MERICS; and Xu Qinduo, journalist at CGTN and Senior Fellow at the Pangoal Institution. The panel explores the background and the implications of the minerals deal, signed on May 1, 2025, for the ongoing war in Ukraine, and prospects for post-war reconstruction. I hope you enjoy what I thought was a fascinating conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your path to Italian citizenship has been blocked due to an ancestor's naturalization or the inability to secure a consulate appointment, there are still options available—both through relocation to Italy and legal strategies that address administrative barriers. Recent updates to Italian citizenship law have introduced new possibilities that could apply even if traditional jure sanguinis routes are no longer viable. Whether you're just starting your journey or have been stalled by the system, understanding what's changed and how it could affect your eligibility can help you take the next step forward. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we'll learn more about how recent changes to Italian citizenship law impact those with naturalized ancestors and what options remain for individuals unable to secure consulate appointments before the rules shifted.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenshipTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:53 - Applying for Italian citizenship through residency4:34 - Language requirement6:20 - Applying for Italian citizenship by descent11:09 - Closing Thoughts & Outro

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Murph teams up with DEA veteran Leo Silva to expose the brutal rise of Los Zetas, one of Mexico's most violent drug trafficking organizations. Leo shares gripping firsthand accounts from his time battling drug cartels in Mexico, detailing the horrifying realities of kidnappings, extortion, and mass disappearances. Discover how Los Zetas transformed the drug trade through unprecedented levels of violence and terror. Murph and Leo dive into the origins of Los Zetas, their military background, and their shocking attacks on U.S. interests, including the U.S. Consulate. Learn how interagency cooperation evolved to combat these powerful and ruthless cartels.

On February 9th, 2023, 63-year-old Maria del Carmen Lopez was taken from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima, Mexico, in broad daylight. What followed was a chilling silence, broken only by a ransom call and a family's unwavering determination to bring her home. Her disappearance sparked a cross-border search filled with questions, heartbreak, and uncertainty. What happened that day? Who took her? And why did they target her? This is the disappearance of Maria del Carmen Lopez.You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—El 9 de febrero de 2023, María del Carmen López, de 63 años, fue llevada de su hogar en Pueblo Nuevo, Colima, México, a plena luz del día. Lo que siguió fue un silencio escalofriante, interrumpido solo por una llamada de rescate y la inquebrantable determinación de su familia por traerla de regreso. Su desaparición desató una búsqueda a través de fronteras, llena de preguntas, dolor e incertidumbre. ¿Qué pasó ese día? ¿Quién se la llevó? ¿Y por qué la eligieron a ella? Esta es la desaparición de María del Carmen López.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—MISSING:Maria del Carmen LopezMaria del Carmen Lopez went missing on February 9, 2023, from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima, Mexico. She was 63 years old at the time of her disappearance and is a dual U.S. citizen. Maria has blonde hair, green or hazel eyes, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and has permanent makeup tattooed on her eyebrows and eyeliner. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to her whereabouts.If you have any information, please contact your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov or (310) 477-6565.Website: https://www.justice4carmen.com/—Link + Sources:Justice for Carmen: https://www.justice4carmen.com/carmenFBI: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/maria-del-carmen-lopez/download.pdfNews Nation Now: https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/mother-kidnapped-daughter-ransom-call/News Nation Now: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/grandmother-abduction-mexico-maria-carmen-lopez/Univision 34: https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/mujer-estadounidense-lleva-36-dias-desaparecida-en-mexico-autoridades-ofrecen-recompensa-por-informacion-video?spaMode=false&forceRedirect=trueTelemundo: https://www.telemundo.com/noticias/noticias-telemundo-en-la-noche/ciencia-y-tecnologia/video/cada-noche-de-octubre-usted-podra-divisar-al-cometa-del-siglo-tmvo12780595FOX 11 News: https://www.foxla.com/news/maria-del-carmen-lopez-family-hopes-for-return-of-mother-kidnapped-in-mexico-nearly-a-year-agoCBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/fbi-leading-search-for-63-year-old-u-s-citizen-kidnapped-from-her-home-in-mexico/KTLA 5 News: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/daughter-of-kidnapped-dual-citizen-with-ties-to-los-angeles-pleads-for-help-from-biden-mexican-president/Dulce y Picante TV: https://youtu.be/yjx0bl8qQgU?si=QaOwd9RpAfx_2X9f—  Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast

A Marshall man jailed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is speaking out, saying he's being detained because he protested police killings four years ago. Aditya Harsono tells MPR News his student visa was revoked last month and he was arrested by plainclothes ICE agents. Court documents indicate Harsono's visa was revoked over a misdemeanor conviction for criminal damage to property in 2022. He believes his 2021 protest against the police killing of Daunte Wright is the real reason for his arrest.Republicans in north-central Minnesota are choosing a nominee for a vacant state Senate seat. Eight Republican candidates are running in a primary to replace Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids. He resigned last month after he was charged with attempting to solicit a minor. Democrats have endorsed Denise Slipy of Breezy Point. She will face off against the winner of the Republican primary in an April 29 special election.Sen. Tina Smith joined St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to criticize President Donald Trump's administration for delaying funding that had been approved to renovate an apartment building in St. Paul.

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look at the extraordinary life of Ruth Bryan Owen, and focus on just one way in which she broke barriers for women in South Florida and across the United States of America: When she was sworn in to represent America in Denmark.Visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for the ALL-NEW Interama t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material!Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook!Reginald Bryan Owen | Denver Public Library Digital CollectionsRuth Bryan Owen: Florida's First Congresswoman and Lifetime Activist on JSTORThe Riddle of Ruth Bryan Owen by Daniel B. Rice | Yale Journal of Law & the HumanitiesOWEN, Ruth Bryan | Biographical Directory of the United StatesOWEN, Ruth Bryan | History, Art & Archives, United States House of RepresentativesEnvoy Ruth Bryan Owen - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Kingdom of Denmark"Because I Was a Woman": Ruth Bryan Owen and Her American Citizenship - Nebraska State Historical SocietyRuth Bryan Owen – Women Film Pioneers ProjectArguments and hearings before Elections Committee No. 1, House of Representatives, Seventy-first Congress, second session : contested election case of William C. Lawson v. Ruth Bryan Owen from the fourth congressional district of Florida | HathiTrust Digital LibrarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha is believed to have vanished in the early morning hours of March 6th after she and a group of friends went to the beach. Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old college student, is believed to have been the last person to see Sudiksha before her disappearance.   FOX News National Correspondent Bryan Llenas joins from Punta Cana to discuss the latest updates in this tragic case, and to discuss the current status of Riibe's detainment. NOTE: Joshua Riibe returned to the United States on Wednesday, March 19th after being issued a new passport by the U.S. Consulate. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of Melburnians flocked to Federation Square on Saturday, 15 March, to attend Nepal Festival Melbourne 2025. SBS Nepali spoke to participants, artists and community members, including Premier Jacinta Allan, the first ruling premier to attend the biennial event in the state. We also spoke to Nepali Honorary Consul Nirajan Gauli about the official inauguration of the Consulate of Nepal in Glenroy and the Melbourne-based co-founder of a new Nepali app. - मेलबर्नमा नेपाल फेस्टिभल गए शनिवार, १५ मार्चमा सम्पन्न भएको छ। दुई वर्षको अन्तरालमा हुने उक्त महोत्सवमा पहिलो पटक भिक्टोरियन सरकार प्रमुखको उपस्थिति रहेको थियो। प्रिमियर जसिन्टा आलान र विपक्षी गठबन्धनका उप-प्रमुख स्याम ग्रथ लगायत अन्य प्रमुख अतिथि, परेडका सहभागीहरू र कलाकारहरूसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी गरेका सुन्नुहोस्। यो अडियो प्रस्तुतिमा मेलबर्न स्थित नेपाली कन्सुलेटको कार्यालयको औपचारिक उद्घाटनका क्रममा भिक्टोरियाका लागि नेपाली दूत नीराजन गौली र एक नयाँ एपका मेलबर्न निवासी सञ्चालक नवीन सापकोटासँगको कुराकानी पनि समेटिएको छ।

“St. Patrick's Day Today, Hungover Tomorrow.”Seeing that slogan on a St. Patrick's Day T-shirt sent William Spencer Reilly on a mission to “reclaim the day” from negative stereotypes to what is best about Irish culture. So, he created the Sober St. Patrick's Day® Grand Celebration, a culture-rich, family-friendly, attractively priced, alcohol-free way to enjoy the “great day for the Irish.”We delve into Bill's life in theater production, how it served him in developing Sober St. Patrick's Day, the movement's early supporters including the Consulate of Ireland in New York, the event's growing success, the dangers of binge-drinking associated with St. Patrick's Day, the champion Irish musicians and dancers highlighting this year's program, and his plans for future Sober St. Patrick's Day expansion.As Bill says, “I'm not anti-drink, I'm anti-drunk. Sober St. Patrick's Day is about all the best things about the Irish, just without the alcohol.”As this episode drops, tickets are still available but act soon because the event sells out every year!LinksSober St. Patrick's DayWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeWilliam Spencer ReillyLinkedInEpisode Details: Season 7, Episode 8; Total Episode Count: 111

Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm and our affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, in this podcast in our series intended for employers.

There was nothing particularly unusual about the morning of February 16, 1997. Sarah Jackson didn't usually work Sundays at Captain D's seafood restaurant. The 16-year-old was a devoted churchgoer. On this day, however, Sarah had agreed to help her manager Steve Hampton open. When Sarah agreed to work that Sunday, she couldn't have possibly known it would be her last shift ever. A gun toting man disrupted Sarah's shift, shattering many lives in an instant. The violence unleashed on Nashville by The Fast Food Killer didn't stop there. Before long, investigators would discover the assailant's story didn't start there either. By the end of the brutal crime wave, seven people would be dead, and several more potentially linked to the same killer. Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Manscaped: Visit manscaped.com and use code MURDERISH for 20% off + free shipping. Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish (all lowercase) to sign up for a $1/month trial period. Gabb: Visit gabb.com/murderish for the best deals, no contract required. Acorns: Visit acorns.com/murderish or download the Acorns app to get started. Hungryroot: Visit Hungryroot.com/murderish and use code murderish to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. Missing Person - Lisa Michelle Stebic: If you have any information, please contact your local FBI Office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/lisa-michelle-stebic/@@download.pdf&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1739828639163070&usg=AOvVaw3FRCbXWQqWE0_esuGUPych Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120 Research and writing by: Alison Schwartz. Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are pleased to welcome to our show, Raffaella Valentini, esteemed Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles. Raffaella has years of experience having worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overseeing projects promoted by Italy in the Balkins, North Africa, and Middle East. She's also worked at the Embassy's economic office in Albania and Cairo before coming to Los Angeles. Raffaella has keen ideas on how she sees her position here, as it covers a large territory from California to Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada, and she wants to make sure to serve the various economic and cultural groups in each region. For example, Los Angeles is so vast, and she sees her job as serving the many Italians and Italian Americans from each area in a variety of capacities including science, technology, film, food, travel, and more. And as a woman in such high office, she also knows how important it is to set an example for other women looking to leave their mark in political office. We will talk with Raffaella about her role with the cultural institute, as well as delve into her early life. Did she always want to be a diplomat? Were her parents in public service? What is perhaps the greatest challenge she sees serving the Los Angeles community? What are her immediate goals here? And for those Americans asking, the Consulate can guide on how to apply for an Italian passport, but it is not necessarily their job. I can tell you Raffaella has already left her mark. She is poised and a sharp learner. Diplomatic and effective. But there's lots of work she wants to get done, and we'll talk to her about that, too. Please join me on my #LittleItalyPodcast, #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, a proud Italian-American whose family is from Avellino. Thank you for joining me, and please invite your friends as well.

//The Wire//2300Z February 13, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: VEHICLE RAMMING ATTACK STRIKES GERMANY. STABBING ATTACK REPORTED NEAR TURKISH CONSULATE IN LONDON. US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER COLLIDES WITH MERCHANT VESSEL IN EGYPT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Germany: Early this morning a vehicle ramming attack was conducted in the city of Munich, resulting in the wounding of 28x people who were participating in a labor strike protest demonstration. Two people remain in serious condition, which are a mother and small child. The suspect, who has been identified as "Farhad N.", is an immigrant from Afghanistan who was allegedly already marked for deportation due to prior criminal offenses.AC: Of note, American Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy were scheduled to meet in Munich for a security conference. As this is a developing situation this morning, it is not clear as to how this terror attack may impact the scheduling of the security conference.Middle East: This afternoon the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with a commercial vessel in the vicinity of Port Said in Egypt. The TRUMAN collided with the M/V BESITKAS-M, a bulk cargo carrier flagged out of Panama, and did not experience any flooding. AC: Very few details have come to light regarding how an American aircraft carrier can even be involved in a collision (due to being surrounded by escort ships and host to extreme levels of security), however it's possible that the collision took place in the very busy waterways leading to the Suez Canal. Even taking into account the challenges of maritime navigation through these waters, it is hard to imagine a scenario in which a collision with an aircraft carrier can occur.United Kingdom: Limited reporting on social media this afternoon indicated that an incident took place outside the Turkish Consulate in London. A man approached the Consulate and set a Koran on fire while standing on the sidewalk outside the compound. A random passerby promptly stabbed the man. AC: Absolutely zero British media has covered this story, or even mentioned that it happened. As such, no details can verify that this incident actually happened, beyond video evidence posted on social media.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The horrific attack in Munich is made more poignant in the context of local German political activity. Three days ago, a very large demonstration involving an estimated 200,000 Germans was carried out in Munich, specifically in opposition to both the AfD political party, and various immigration issues. Three days later, one of the "immigrants" that those people were protesting to keep in their nation, rams his vehicle into a crowd.As a result (and very likely intended to get ahead of this tragedy reigniting immigration issues), outgoing Chancellor Scholz immediately called for the attacker to be punished and deported, a sharp departure from Germany's very pro-immigration stance across most of the nation. Scholz's very likely replacement, Friedrich Merz, echoed the same sentiments while on the campaign trail, stating that "something has to change in Germany". However, all of this rhetoric is very likely to be more of a knee-jerk reaction rather than a genuine change of heart or policy. For instance, immediately following his statements this morning, Merz announced a new targeting effort aimed at Elon Musk, for allowing Merz's political opposition (yet also very likely to be a coalition partner, the AfD party) to have a presence on Twitter/X.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

//The Wire//2300Z February 3, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: TRADE DISPUTES CONTINUE IN NORTH AMERICA. COUNTER-ICE PROTESTS BECOME MORE COMMON THROUGHOUT THE USA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-North America: Over the weekend, the two-front trade dispute between the United States, Canada, and Mexico has become more substantial as both Canada and Mexico have announced retaliatory tariffs on imported American goods. In Mexico, following diplomatic discussions, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to deploy approximately 10,000 troops to the border with the United States.AC: If this deployment actually comes to fruition, this will be an absolutely massive effort on the part of Mexico. Right now, the United States has had around 10,000 soldiers deployed to the border region for many years. Of course, this number has fluctuated over the years, but generally speaking it's been a logistical nightmare for the U.S. military. In Mexico, committing 10,000 troops to a border security mission would be completely unheard of. Nevertheless, the agreement has been made, and time will tell if it will hold. Perhaps to sweeten the deal, this morning Mexican authorities captured El Mando Ricky, one of the leaders of the CDN Cartel in Nuevo Laredo. A significant skirmish was reported during this raid, causing the U.S. Consulate to issue a shelter-in-place warning for all Americans in the city.Greece: Over the past few days the region has been host to substantial seismic activity, with over 200 earthquakes being reported throughout the nation. So far the damage has been minimal, as the earthquakes have been comparatively small, however the increased activity is raising concerns that a larger earthquake may be imminent. Most of the earthquakes have clustered around Santorini, a major volcano. Notably, the earthquakes that have been reported are tectonic and not volcanic in nature, but the risk of a larger event remains elevated nonetheless as the magnitude of these earthquakes has been increasing.-HomeFront-USA: Counter-ICE resistance movements continue to take form, with several protest actions and demonstrations taking place over the weekend. In California, protesters shut down several major highways, and have continued sporadic demonstrations throughout the day. AC: In California, the single greatest method for ensuring that the entire population hates you and your protest movement, is to block traffic. Either way, the demonstrations have continued throughout the state.Washington D.C. - Since President Trump's inauguration (and thus the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)), many items of note have come to light regarding corruption, inefficiency, money laundering, and so on. For instance, USAID (the main agency responsible for the distribution of financial aid to foreign nations) has largely been shut down and their duties delegated to the State Department.AC: While the exact reasons for this have not entirely been made public yet, from the outside looking in, it appears as though USAID was largely serving as mostly a money laundering platform, which was automatically issuing payments, even to known terror groups (which is not a new problem, this has been going on publicly for years).-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Purely based on very simple import/export data, there is zero chance that the trade war between the United States and Canada will turn in Canada's favor. Roughly 20% of Canada's entire GDP comes from trade with the United States...but less than 0.02% of America's GDP comes from Canadian trade. Furthermore, Canada's efforts to somehow pushback against the United States are largely grounded in something other than logic, almost entirely due to Canada's own domestic actions over the past few years. For instance, specifically and deliberately due to government pressure

What were Napoleon Bonaparte's biggest achievements during the Consulate period from 1799 to 1804? Prof Emeritus Alan Forrest of the University of York sizes up the greatest hits: ending the Revolution, domestic reforms in administration, education, finance and justice - and one or two flops along the way, including a very partial resolution of the religious question. Here's a link to Charles Esdaile's more general conversation with Alan Forrest, mentioned in this discussion. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-conversation-alan-forrest-and-charles-esdaile/id1547058446?i=1000656425026 Help us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly

A new report finds a “staggering” number of buildings missing required permits, but the Turkish House was the only one of its size approved to open without a valid fire safety plan. Plus, the head of the Board of Elections is facing scrutiny after city investigators found he created a hostile work environment. Also, WNYC's Michael Hill and Liam Quigley look into the impact of New York City's congestion pricing program. And finally, a New York-based artist talks about healing and community through dance.

A deadly shooting outside the Honduran Consulate in Georgia leaves one dead and another injured. A body found in Nevada has been identified as a missing 17-year-old girl from Henderson who disappeared after a family dispute. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Harvey Oswald's trip to Mexico is one of the most mysterious aspects of the JFK assassination case, and some say it holds the key to understanding what really happened and who was actually involved. Today's episode Part 7 is the seventh episode in this miniseries. In Part 7 we pick the action up as Oswald has checked into  the hotel in Mexico and now heads immediately to the Cuban Consulate in search of a transit visa. We follow Oswald on Friday's odyssey, including  three visits to the Cuban Consulate and one visit to the Soviet Embassy.  Oswald's efforts to obtain a transit visa that would allow him to travel to Cuba are ultimately thwarted that day,  and some of the most important events of his visit happen on Friday including his only known and verifiable interaction with Silvia Duran. And some of the confounding questions begin to arise as well, on whether it was  the authentic Oswald (or not) that visited the Cuban Consulate and the Soviet Embassy.  And what to make of the phone calls to the Soviet Embassy in the minutes after his arrival in Mexico City. Calls that seem difficult for him to have made and that clearly don't seem to be Oswald, because they were spoken in Spanish, a language he could not speak. And luck would have it that his four visits that day, three to the Cuban Consulate and one to the Soviet Embassy, all escaped the America surveillance cameras with no photographs either taken or surviving for posterity. Was that accomplished  for the reasons explained by the CIA, or was it done deliberately for another reason?We're  exploring aspect of the Mexico City story that ultimately impacted what the government decided that  it could not reveal and highlight  about Mexico City at that moment...now just beginning to  explore the curious role of the CIA and its involvement in the  Mexico City affair.....and the plume of suspicions that Mexico creates for the CIA... Come join us as we take you through an entire mini-series of episodes that explore what we know and we don't know about Oswald and his trip to  Mexico City. We will take you from the moment he left New Orleans and traveled to Mexico City, through  his time there and his return to the United States.. That is...if he even went at all..to Mexico ....or rather if he was not the only Oswald who was in Mexico in late September and early October. The plot thickens almost immediately. The evidence in this part of the case is confounding and it may be one of the toughest assignments yet for all of us, including  you, the jury, to sort through it all. Come join us as we review one of the most fascinating story tells regarding the JFK assassination, and as we borrow heavily from so many great researchers including the work of Jefferson Morley who wrote Our Man In Mexico and John Armstrong who wrote Harvey and Lee, two of the most detailed and spellbinding books every written on the JFK assassination. Others as well contribute to the richness of our investigation into what happened...really...in Mexico City....Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over  the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it,  were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. This  real-life story is more fascinating than fiction.  No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as  we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

The sudden ascent of Mohammed bin Salman from an obscure royal heir to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia — the country's de facto ruler — has fascinated Jonathan Rugman, an author and longtime correspondent in the Middle East. Jonathan's latest BBC documentary, “The Kingdom,” traces MBS's life from an unruly youth to a series of Machiavellian maneuvers to cut ahead of cousins and uncles in the line of royal succession. Jonathan's reporting illuminates a brash but secretive young autocrat whose wealth and power have few equals anywhere on the planet. After years of high-profile murder, jailings, and crackdowns, a formidable question remains: What more does MBS want? Jonathan Rugman is a Visiting Lecturer in the journalism department at City, University of London, who has reported from some 50 countries during his 30-year journalism career. He is the author of “Ataturk's Children – Turkey and the Kurds” and “The Killing in the Consulate,” in which he investigated the murder of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. His numerous awards include a BAFTA for his coverage of the Paris terror attacks of 2015.