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When John Colt went on trial for the murder of Samuel Adams, it felt like all of New York was watching. The media shared inflammatory, and often inaccurate stories about the defendant. The public clamored for more. Courtroom antics ranged from theatrical to downright gross. John Colt sat at the center of it all, shielded by a defense team that argued he hadn't murdered Samuel Adams. He'd simply been defending himself. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Dunphy, Thomas. Remarkable Trials of All Countries. Diossy & Company, 1870.Edwards, William. The Story of Colt's Revolver. Stackpole Co, 1953.Phelps, M. Devil''s Right Hand: The Tragic Story of the Colt Family Curse. Lyons Press, 2013.Schechter, Harold. Killer Colt: Murder, Disgrace, and the Making of an American Legend. 1st ed. Open Road Integrated Media, Inc, 2010.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

In this episode, Maggie Williams sits down with her longtime friend Buck Horton to talk about their time at Arkansas State, their collegiate involvement with Ducks Unlimited, and the paths their lives have taken since. Buck shares his background as a trapper, how he got started, and why trapping continues to shape the way he hunts and views conservation. As a law student, Buck also gives listeners insight into how he balances a full-time job, his studies, and a life filled with hunting and trapping. The two dive into fur-bearing animals in Arkansas, trapping tactics, and what really matters on the trapline. They also walk through a full day of trapping together, what setups worked, and the lessons learned along the way.The conversation moves into bowhunting, bowfishing, discipline in the outdoors, and a turkey hunting story that nearly cost Buck his life!Find our host Maggie at:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaggiewilliams?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiewilliams/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaggiewilliamspodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJHqUBdfgnFLc3P87r88VwFind Buck Horton: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCuQWBbRt/?mibextid=wwXIfrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckhorton?_r=1&_t=ZP-93De4NDWNv5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckhorton/?hl=enYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebuckhorton?si=KfUC1RJJDLrFthjS

Everyone wants to recruit like Brighton - smart data-led signings, huge resale value, and a clear long-term plan. AFC Bournemouth are looking to replicate their model, but how far off are they? In this video, we break down Bournemouth's ambition to follow the Brighton recruitment model, but given our the evidence that high player turnover seems to result in a culture of impermanence and uncertainty, we ponder the type of signings Cherries might need in order to prevail - both this season, but also long term. Plus, a look forward to Monday night's huge game at the Amex where Cherries and Seagulls face off in a clash between two sides that have perhaps been underwhelming this season - is that fair? We're are at the Queens Park, insde The Court Room. Visit at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you're enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at ⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠ – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew I. Menchel, once the Chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, played a pivotal role in shaping the 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement that spared Jeffrey Epstein from serious federal charges. As the FBI gathered overwhelming evidence against Epstein for trafficking and abusing underage girls, Menchel's office instead negotiated a secret plea deal that granted Epstein and his co-conspirators broad immunity. Reports later revealed that Menchel had blocked early efforts to arrest Epstein and failed to disclose a prior romantic relationship with one of Epstein's defense attorneys, Lilly Ann Sanchez—a glaring ethical lapse identified by the Department of Justice's internal review. His influence within the Miami office made him a key architect of what became one of the most infamous legal failures in modern U.S. history, a betrayal of both the victims and the principles of equal justice.Now, newly surfaced documents have reignited outrage by revealing that Menchel's connection to Epstein may have gone far beyond the courtroom. Evidence of ski trips, dinners, and personal contact between the two men paints a damning picture of proximity and favoritism that directly undermines any claim of impartiality. If true, these revelations transform an already scandalous case into a full-blown indictment of prosecutorial integrity, suggesting the man charged with holding Epstein accountable was instead socializing with him. For the victims, and for a public already disillusioned by power's protection of predators, these details are not just shocking—they confirm what many suspected all along: justice in Epstein's case wasn't blind. It was bought, brokered, and betrayed from within.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein had dinners with a top Florida prosecutor on his case, docs showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Dr. Michael McKee appeared in an Illinois courtroom and waived extradition back to Ohio, where he faces two counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Observers described him as arrogant, calm, and confident — walking in with his chin up like he was entering an operating room.The charges have been upgraded from murder to aggravated murder with prior calculation and design, indicating prosecutors believe this was premeditated. In Ohio, that's death penalty eligible.Today we examine what experts are saying about McKee's psychology. Retired FBI agent Maureen O'Connell calls him a "grievance collector" who blamed Monique for ruining his life. Therapist Darby Fox believes he's had this in mind since she filed for divorce in 2017. Retired LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Weninger says McKee likely sees himself as the victim — justified in his actions.We also break down the critical June 2025 court activity that may have triggered the violence. After eight years of no documented contact, something brought McKee and Monique back into the legal system six months before she was killed. Retired Columbus PD detective Jay Fulton theorizes it may have been legal stalking — a way to force her to respond.McKee maintains his innocence. He plans to plead not guilty.Spencer and Monique leave behind two young children who were in the home during the murders.#TrueCrimeToday #MichaelMcKee #TeepeMurders #SpencerTepe #MoniqueTepe #AggravatedMurder #OhioMurder #Extradition #TrueCrimeNews #BreakingNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

This is the ultimate guide to the Rules of Evidence in mock trial! You'll learn the fundamentals of relevance, hearsay, Rule 403, improper character evidence, expert witness opinions, speculation, and lack of personal knowledge.

What happens when a brilliant legal career collides with a hidden addiction and a fear of failure that won't let go? Our guest, former attorney and longtime pastor James W. Smith, takes us inside the spiral from weekend poker to a desperate bank robbery—and the surprising path back through accountability, faith, and service. It's a raw, human story that moves from a dye pack exploding in a getaway car to quiet hours in a mental health ward where a new life began to take shape.We talk about the difference between image and integrity, and how the decision to plead guilty became a turning point rather than an ending. James shares how humility was forged bagging groceries and pumping gas after release, how seminary first closed the door and then opened it, and how a historic church embraced his leadership for over three decades. He also explains his 11 years as an approved Continuing Legal Education sponsor teaching ethics, mental health, and substance use to attorneys across North Carolina—proof that credibility can be rebuilt when character leads.James's books—Deal By Me: Golden Opportunity Blown and Deal By Me, Second Edition: A Self-Evaluation—trace the rise, fall, and rebuild with uncommon honesty. His most striking insight: the engine under his worst decisions wasn't a lifelong compulsion, but a deep fear of failure that pushed him to “fix” the unfixable. From practical counsel on staying focused and staying ethical to a moving tribute to a mother's tough love, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom for anyone wrestling with addiction, shame, or a second act that feels out of reach.If this story resonates, share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find real accounts of redemption, resilience, and the everyday choices that change a life.Let me know what you think of this episode? Support the showSupport the Podcast. https://buymeacoffee.com/dorseyrossSocial Media Links, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorsey.ross/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DROCKROSS/ My Book Amazon Book Overcomer https://bit.ly/4h7NGIP

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the legal profession. In this special episode, Kyle and Katya examine AI's growing role in the world of law from criminal defense to M&A and much in between. Over the past few months, they've asked every guest a simple bonus question: How has AI affected your practice?The answers offer a window into a profession in transition—curious, conflicted, and actively determining AI's proper role in law. Practitioners share how AI streamlines document review and accelerates research, while candidly discussing serious limitations and risks. This highlights how lawyers are still learning to navigate the technology.Feature voices:Eric Bernheim, Episode 120, Behind the Lease: Supporting Restaurant Expansion Through Real Estate LawAlexis Taitel, Episode 121, From Clerkship to Private Practice: Research, Writing, and Challenging AssumptionsVenetia Mayhew, Episode 122, Second Chances: Rewriting Life Through ClemencyJoe Stephens, Episode 126, Trial by Algorithm: Helping Lawyers Navigate the AI RevolutionAsha Sharma, Episode 127, Administrative Hearings and Human Stories: Social Security Disability on the FrontlinesAudi Syarief, Episode 129, Trading in Gray Areas: How Sanctions Shape International BusinessRachel Frank, Episode 131, Understanding the Appeal: Supreme Litigation from First Draft to Oral ArgumentElise Bennett, Episode 133, Cool Little Dudes and Legal Battles: Environmental Protection from the Courtroom to the CommunityMolly Henry, Episode 137, Navigating International Waters: Arresting Ships and Managing Crises on the SeasMichael Kohagen, Episode 139, At the Center of the Transaction: Coordinating Business Deals from Start to FinishThis episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee and Katya Valasek.Mentioned in this episode:Colorado Law SchoolLearn more about Colorado LawAccess LawHub today!Loyola Law SchoolLearn more about Loyola Law School

Michael Berry sits down with legendary outdoorsman and former radio host Mickey Eastman to talk about his unexpected path—from growing up in Baytown and guiding trophy trout trips to hosting a beloved 4 a.m. fishing show. Hear stories of grit, passion, and even a day on the water with Matthew McConaughey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense attorneys withdraw, trials delayed, and a mistrial denied. On the Record breaks down three courtroom moments that reshaped major cases nationwide.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?  Binge all episodes of #OnTheRecord here: https://www.courttv.com/on-the-record-with-cody-thomas/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/p7LhhLUiPiE Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today [https://www.courttv.com/](https://www.courttv.com/)  Join the Investigation Newsletter [https://www.courttv.com/email/](https://www.courttv.com/email/)  Court TV Podcast [https://www.courttv.com/podcast/](https://www.courttv.com/podcast/) Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/join](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo… FOLLOW THE CASE:  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/courttv](https://www.facebook.com/courttv)  Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/CourtTV](https://twitter.com/CourtTV)  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/](https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/)  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive](https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive)  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV](https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV) WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE  [https://www.courttv.com/trials/](https://www.courttv.com/trials/)  HOW TO FIND COURT TV  [https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/](https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/) On the Record with Cody Thomas is hosted by Cody Thomas and produced and edited by Beth Hemphill and Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On stage at the school assembly, second-grade Mike got stuck for 30 seconds saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Every eye on him. Then: a rush. Not relief—an actual high. "I got through it. I did it." Today Mike Liben is CEO of Chai Travel, leading meetings, closing deals, and proving substance beats style every time. When the Brooklyn DA suggested Mike avoid the courtroom, Mike was resolute: "I'll say what I need to say. And they'll listen." He took the harder path—and it made him stronger. Judges started requesting him. Not despite his stutter. Because of what he brought. Every leader can learn from Mike: The best communicators aren't the smoothest talkers. They're the most prepared. Whether you stutter or not, this proves speaking with confidence comes from knowing what you have to say matters more than how you say it. IN THIS EPISODE: Why preparation and substance beat smooth delivery every time (courtroom lessons for every leader) The "rush" after doing hard things - and what it teaches about building confidence How to navigate difficult conversations when the stakes are high Barry Liben's intensity - how the same force that was sometimes tough for young Mike also became his model for resilience Why judges preferred Mike in court (hint: it wasn't his fluency!) What Mike learned about leadership from watching his father refuse to let physical limitations win How stuttering built the empathy that makes Mike a better CEO The business principles behind Chai Travel's success What every professional can learn about speaking with confidence in meetings, presentations, and executive conversations   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mike Liben is CEO of Chai Travel, a family-founded travel agency built on the legacy of his father, Barry Liben. Before entering the travel industry, Mike spent 11 years as a prosecuting attorney in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office, specializing in domestic violence cases. Despite stuttering since childhood, Mike chose the courtroom over desk work - and became the prosecutor judges requested. Mike lives with his wife and children, carrying forward his father's philosophy of treating everyone like family.   TIMESTAMPS  0:00 Mike's obsession with substance over style 1:21 Welcome to TranscendingX 2:06 What doesn't show up on Mike's resume 5:26 On stage at the school assembly: The Pledge of Allegiance moment 8:02 The "rush" after hard moments—building confidence through action 9:42 Doing hard things builds the capacity for leadership 10:01 The worst advice: "Stomp your foot while stuttering" 10:49 "Did you forget your name?"—what people still get wrong 13:15 The complicated father-son dynamic 16:25 Barry's frustration: "I want my money back" 17:14 What changed: Seeing the stuttering community 19:39 Barry's mobility challenges: Modeling relentless determination 22:41 Bar mitzvah speech: When fluency went "off the rails" 27:03 "I think I'm done with therapy"—choosing his own path 31:50 Growing up in Barry Liben's shadow 32:02 Why Mike chose to become an attorney despite stuttering 33:48 Courtroom lesson: The best attorneys are the most prepared 35:23 The DA's suggestion: "Maybe avoid the courtroom" 36:13 Mike's resolute response: "I'll say what I need to say. And they'll listen." 38:47 First court appearances: The harder path made him stronger 39:31 Judges started requesting Mike—substance won over style 39:50 Transitioning from prosecutor to entrepreneur 40:21 Barry Liben: Self-made travel industry force 42:06 Starting Chai Travel: Following Barry's example 42:48 Barry's credo: Treat everyone like family (top to bottom) 45:06 The turbulence analogy: When to push through vs. when to reroute 46:51 Leading as CEO: How communication challenges show up (and don't) 49:35 Empathy from experience: Why understanding challenges makes you a better leader 57:00 The myth: Communication challenges don't have to disqualify you from leadership 57:57 Let substance guide your decisions, not style 58:42 Mike's billboard: "Substance is what matters" ABOUT THE HOST Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator and host of Transcending X; and former faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. SEE ALL SHOW NOTES http://www.transcendingx.com/podcast LEARN MORE at http://www.transcendingx.com and http://www.schneiderspeech.com  

This show blends politics, business, and sports with a mix of analysis and entertainment. Hans von Spakovsky tackles legal and electoral issues, while Nicole Murray provides a sharp check-in on the business landscape. Dan Buck adds perspective on criminal justice and community matters. Brad Meltzer discusses his new thriller The Viper, revealing the secrets of Dover Air Force Base and witness protection. Tom Ackerman breaks down college football and NFL playoff action, spotlighting Indiana's rise and star players like Fernando Mendoza. All this is interspersed with lighter moments, including the viral story of four monkeys and a goat roaming St. Louis, keeping listeners engaged throughout. #Politics #Business #Law #Crime #Sports #CollegeFootball #NFL #BookTalk #BradMeltzer #ViralNews #StLouis

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 249 features Thomas R. Conner, a longtime Texas trial lawyer and the author of From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms. In this episode, Tom shares his personal journey - from growing up working on a farm to finding his path into the law and building a career in the courtroom. His book is a thoughtful reflection on upbringing, perseverance, mentorship, and the experiences that shape us long before we enter a profession. Tom's story is a reminder that there is no single path to becoming a lawyer - and that discipline, hard work, and guidance along the way can make all the difference.

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – This tragedy is not an isolated event. Across the country, assaults on law enforcement officers have risen sharply, with federal officials citing dramatic increases in attacks on officers in recent years. These confrontations are not the product of policing tactics alone; they are also the result of a cultural shift that encourages defiance, distrust, and hostility toward...

Lawyers' use of AI has mostly been a source of scandal in recent years. But WSJ reporter Erin Mulvaney says a small and growing number of judges are now embracing the technology. Plus, the Journal's Meghan Bobrowsky reveals how Meta's Reels has moved from a TikTok clone to a $50 billion dollar business. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds for America's future, but here we are in early January 2026, and President Donald Trump's legal wars are heating up like never before. Just days ago, on Tuesday, January 6, SCOTUSblog reminded us of that historic New York Times Company v. Sullivan case from 1964, where the Supreme Court protected the press from libel suits—timely now as tensions simmer between Trump and media outlets. But that's history; the real fireworks are exploding right now.Picture this: the Supreme Court is gearing up for its January 12 argument session in Washington, D.C., with seven massive cases, several straight from Trump's playbook. Axios reports that top of the list is Trump v. Barbara, where the justices could rule any moment on his executive order slashing birthright citizenship. Trump wants to deny U.S. citizenship to kids of undocumented immigrants born here, challenging over a century of 14th Amendment precedent. Businesses like Costco, Revlon, Bumble Bee Foods, and Ray-Ban makers are suing over another bombshell—Trump's tariffs. In Learning v. Trump, they're fighting his national emergency declaration that slapped billions in duties on imports without Congress's okay. Trump boasted on Truth Social it's the "most case ever," but a loss could mean refunding over $100 billion. Then there's Trump v. Slaughter, pitting Trump against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and FTC's Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter, whom he fired for clashing with his policies. The court will decide if he can boot independent agency heads, smashing 90-year-old protections.Just Security's litigation tracker paints an even wilder picture of chaos in lower courts. In D.C.'s federal district court, Taylor v. Trump challenges Executive Order 14164, where Attorney General Pam Bondi shuffled death row inmates to ADX Florence supermax under Trump's public safety push—plaintiffs scream due process violations. The National Association of the Deaf sued Trump, Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for axing ASL interpreters at White House briefings, claiming First and Fifth Amendment breaches. Law firms aren't safe either: Susman Godfrey out of Texas hit back at an executive order yanking their security clearances for opposing Trump; Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale face similar retaliation suits in D.D.C., alleging viewpoint discrimination. The American Bar Association sued over yanked grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, calling it payback for their stances. Even Rep. Eric Swalwell's in the mix with Swalwell v. Pute, targeting Trump's criminal arrest pushes.Politico says grand juries are Trump's new nightmare—refusing indictments left and right on his aggressive policies, from protester crackdowns to immigrant roundups. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blasted prosecutors for "rushed" cases with weak evidence. And in a wild international twist, CBS News covered ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores arraigned Monday in Manhattan's federal courthouse before Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Whisked by helicopter from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center under heavy security, Maduro pled not guilty to narco-terrorism, cocaine smuggling, and weapons charges—facing life in prison—while insisting he's still Venezuela's president.The Supreme Court's emergency docket, like in 25A312, keeps deferring stays till January arguments, per their own filings. Lawfare's tracker logs non-stop national security suits against Trump's moves. It's a legal whirlwind, listeners, with the high court poised to reshape everything from guns in Wolford v. Lopez against Hawaii's private property ban, to conversion therapy fights in Miles v. Salazar.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think!Fireworks didn't make America—hard choices did. We open the new year by diving into the fierce, flawed, and fiercely honest life of John Adams: the lawyer who defended British soldiers on principle, the strategist who made independence possible, and the president who chose peace over applause when the nation begged for war.We walk through Adams' unlikely path from a shoemaker's son to Harvard scholar, his daring defense after the Boston Massacre, and the way he engineered unity at the Continental Congress by nominating George Washington and persuading Virginia to align with New England. You'll hear the real timeline behind July 2 and July 4, how Jefferson became the Declaration's scribe while Adams supplied its voice, and why the early war looked hopeless until foreign loans and alliances—driven in part by Adams—changed everything. From Hessian mercenaries to the prison ships of New York, we pull the camera back to show the stakes and the strategy that wore down the British empire.Then we tackle the 1790s knife fight: parties taking shape, newspapers as political weapons, and Jefferson's covert funding of hit pieces. Inside the presidency, Adams faced riots, the France crisis, and crushing pressure to go to war. He signed the Alien and Sedition Acts—an error that scarred his reputation—yet he also made the bravest call of his career: sending envoys to secure peace, sacrificing reelection to spare the republic a disastrous conflict. Finally, we explore Adams' long reconciliation with Jefferson, the treasure trove of letters that still teach us how to argue in good faith, and the towering legacy of John Quincy Adams, whose work on the Monroe Doctrine, the Amistad case, and national science policy carried the family's ethic forward.If you care about the birth of American institutions, the messy truth of leadership, and the costs of choosing country over self, this story has layers you'll love. Press play, then tell a friend—and if this conversation changed how you see Adams, subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the show.

A split‑second decision lives in a world your camera can't fully see. That's where we spend this episode, with Force Science's Von Kliem guiding us through how the brain actually works under threat and what that means for accountability, policy, and courtroom truth.We start with the mission: honest accountability grounded in human performance. Von breaks down why perception, cognition, and environment shape both police and civilian choices, and how de‑escalation succeeds only when conditions allow it. From there, we dig into why bodycams aren't eyes. Surveillance systems drop frames, bodycams distort angles and time, and a missing 0.56 seconds can erase a punch or a pre‑attack cue. You'll hear a Montana case where video “proved” no swing, until a frame‑level analysis changed everything. We unpack the gap between deciding to fire and the moment a shot breaks, why warnings are “when feasible” and often not, and how asking for movement can invite danger.In court, opposing experts increasingly invoke “generally accepted practices” that aren't real standards. We examine how that reframes the rules mid‑trial, how prosecutors should handle reasonable doubt ethically, and why juries deserve better than freeze‑frames and hindsight. We also walk through a real‑time bodycam review: a wrong‑way pursuit, a fleeing suspect waving a gun at drivers, and the principles that govern immediate threats. Along the way, you'll learn why “don't move” is the smarter command, how imputed knowledge from air support and dispatch matters, and why audio often tells more truth than video.If you carry a firearm, this conversation is a blueprint: invest in decision making, not just draw speed. Know the law of self‑defense, get insurance that stands by you before the facts look tidy, and train for recognition, avoidance, and control of your own attention. If you lead, legislate, or report, build processes that respect science: scrutinize video provenance, understand frame construction, and resist narratives that travel faster than facts. Subscribsend us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comPeregrine.io: Turn your worst detectives into Sherlock Holmes, head to Peregrine.io tell them Two Cops One Donut sent you or direct message me and I'll get you directly connected and skip the salesmen.Support the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show discussing who will be running ‘the direction’ of Venezuela. iHeartMedia news reporter Natalie Migliori joins the show live from New York at the Maduro courthouse. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy discussing congress being split on the capture of Maduro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the arrest of Venezuela's leader.

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen, watching the Supreme Court become the hottest ticket in town, but here we are on this crisp January morning in 2026, with President Donald Trump's legal battles dominating the headlines. Just days ago, on December 23, 2025, the justices handed down a key ruling in Trump v. Illinois, partially siding with the administration in a tense showdown over federalizing the National Guard in Illinois. The majority allowed the move, with Justice Kavanaugh writing a concurrence, while Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing it overstepped state authority. According to the Brennan Center's Supreme Court Shadow Docket Tracker, this decision came after a First Circuit ruling let it stand, underscoring Trump's push to assert federal control amid rising urban unrest in Chicago.But that's just the appetizer. The real drama kicks off next week. On January 13, the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., will hear oral arguments in two massive challenges to state bans on transgender students—like those in West Virginia and Idaho—playing on sports teams matching their gender identity. KVUE News reports these cases hinge on the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause and Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. Challengers say the bans unfairly sideline kids like Becky Pepper-Jackson in West Virginia, who's been fighting since 2021 to compete in girls' track.Then, on January 21, all eyes turn to Trump v. Cook, a blockbuster testing presidential firing powers. President Trump tried to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in August 2025, citing alleged mortgage fraud from before her 2023 appointment to the Fed's Board in Washington. A D.C. district judge blocked it, and now the Supreme Court has deferred any stay until arguments, per the official docket for case 25A312. The Constitution Center notes this stems from the Federal Reserve Act, which only allows removal "for cause," not at-will. If Trump wins, it could reshape independent agencies like the Fed, which steers the U.S. economy with trillions in influence—think interest rates affecting your mortgage or job market.These aren't isolated fights. The Court's fall term already tackled Trump v. Slaughter on firing a Federal Trade Commissioner and Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump over tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker logs dozens more, from immigration deportations under the Alien Enemies Act in Trump v. J.G.G. to earlier agency head removals. With decisions due by June, the stakes couldn't be higher—executive power, civil rights, economic stability all colliding.As I sip my coffee, scrolling updates from the National Constitution Center, I can't help but wonder: will this term redefine Trump's second presidency? The justices, from Chief Justice John Roberts to the newest voices, hold the gavel.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at one of the most beloved screen genres of them all - the courtroom drama. From classics like 12 Angry Men and A Few Good Men, to modern examples such as Saint Omer and Anatomy Of A Fall  - what are the tricks and tropes of trials in cinema and TV?Mark speaks to film critic and programmer, Christina Newland, about the history of the genre. They discuss everything from To Kill a Mockingbird to Legally Blonde as they examine how the genre has evolved.Ellen then speaks to critic Kim Newman about how TV courtroom dramas and reality TV turn audiences into jurors themselves. Ellen also speaks to Ronald Gladden, the star of the TV show, Jury Duty. Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4

In this gripping Hidden Killers episode, we go inside the fractured world surrounding Bryan Kohberger — from the secret emotional ties he's maintaining behind bars to the courtroom moment that pierced the last layer of his psychological armor. Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke and defense attorney Bob Motta to dissect the two most unsettling threads emerging from Kohberger's final days in court: his ongoing conversations with his mother, and the viral victim impact statement delivered by Alivea Goncalves. We explore why Kohberger's mother is still communicating with him, what psychological needs those conversations fulfill for him, and why offenders often cling to the last person who still gives them validation. Robin breaks down the emotional leverage and quiet manipulation that can happen even from a prison cell — the ego maintenance, the power dynamic, the distorted sense of control. We also examine the painful question families face when a child commits horrific acts: what does loyalty look like when the truth is unbearable? At the same time, we analyze the courtroom moment that defined sentencing: Alivea Goncalves's direct, devastating statement aimed squarely at Kohberger's identity — his intellect, his superiority, his fantasy narrative of control. Bob explains why her words cut deeper than most victim statements and why Kohberger's cold, rigid demeanor may have been his only remaining defense mechanism. His unblinking stare, tight jaw, and lack of emotion revealed far more than he intended. Together, this episode exposes the emotional and psychological ecosystem around Kohberger — the family ties he still manipulates, the ego he tries to preserve, and the moment in court when someone finally spoke to him in a way he could not ignore. If you want to understand the psychology behind the headlines, this is the breakdown that goes where few analyses ever do. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #AliveaGoncalves #KohbergerMother #TrueCrimePodcast #BehavioralAnalysis #CourtroomPsychology #VictimImpactStatement #FBIProfiler Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this gripping Hidden Killers episode, we go inside the fractured world surrounding Bryan Kohberger — from the secret emotional ties he's maintaining behind bars to the courtroom moment that pierced the last layer of his psychological armor. Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke and defense attorney Bob Motta to dissect the two most unsettling threads emerging from Kohberger's final days in court: his ongoing conversations with his mother, and the viral victim impact statement delivered by Alivea Goncalves. We explore why Kohberger's mother is still communicating with him, what psychological needs those conversations fulfill for him, and why offenders often cling to the last person who still gives them validation. Robin breaks down the emotional leverage and quiet manipulation that can happen even from a prison cell — the ego maintenance, the power dynamic, the distorted sense of control. We also examine the painful question families face when a child commits horrific acts: what does loyalty look like when the truth is unbearable? At the same time, we analyze the courtroom moment that defined sentencing: Alivea Goncalves's direct, devastating statement aimed squarely at Kohberger's identity — his intellect, his superiority, his fantasy narrative of control. Bob explains why her words cut deeper than most victim statements and why Kohberger's cold, rigid demeanor may have been his only remaining defense mechanism. His unblinking stare, tight jaw, and lack of emotion revealed far more than he intended. Together, this episode exposes the emotional and psychological ecosystem around Kohberger — the family ties he still manipulates, the ego he tries to preserve, and the moment in court when someone finally spoke to him in a way he could not ignore. If you want to understand the psychology behind the headlines, this is the breakdown that goes where few analyses ever do. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #AliveaGoncalves #KohbergerMother #TrueCrimePodcast #BehavioralAnalysis #CourtroomPsychology #VictimImpactStatement #FBIProfiler Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this gripping Hidden Killers episode, we go inside the fractured world surrounding Bryan Kohberger — from the secret emotional ties he's maintaining behind bars to the courtroom moment that pierced the last layer of his psychological armor. Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke and defense attorney Bob Motta to dissect the two most unsettling threads emerging from Kohberger's final days in court: his ongoing conversations with his mother, and the viral victim impact statement delivered by Alivea Goncalves. We explore why Kohberger's mother is still communicating with him, what psychological needs those conversations fulfill for him, and why offenders often cling to the last person who still gives them validation. Robin breaks down the emotional leverage and quiet manipulation that can happen even from a prison cell — the ego maintenance, the power dynamic, the distorted sense of control. We also examine the painful question families face when a child commits horrific acts: what does loyalty look like when the truth is unbearable? At the same time, we analyze the courtroom moment that defined sentencing: Alivea Goncalves's direct, devastating statement aimed squarely at Kohberger's identity — his intellect, his superiority, his fantasy narrative of control. Bob explains why her words cut deeper than most victim statements and why Kohberger's cold, rigid demeanor may have been his only remaining defense mechanism. His unblinking stare, tight jaw, and lack of emotion revealed far more than he intended. Together, this episode exposes the emotional and psychological ecosystem around Kohberger — the family ties he still manipulates, the ego he tries to preserve, and the moment in court when someone finally spoke to him in a way he could not ignore. If you want to understand the psychology behind the headlines, this is the breakdown that goes where few analyses ever do. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #AliveaGoncalves #KohbergerMother #TrueCrimePodcast #BehavioralAnalysis #CourtroomPsychology #VictimImpactStatement #FBIProfiler Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this 2025 Year-in-Review Hidden Killers special, we break down one of the most significant moments to emerge from the Donna Adelson trial: the testimony of Jeffrey LaCasse, Wendi Adelson's former boyfriend, whose words added a new layer of depth — and danger — to the State's narrative. LaCasse took the stand with a calm, steady presence, recounting conversations he had with Wendi in the months leading up to Dan Markel's murder. His testimony struck the courtroom when he recalled Wendi telling him that Charlie Adelson had “looked into all options” to fix the family's custody frustrations. In 2014, it sounded cryptic. In 2025, inside a courtroom where three co-conspirators have already been convicted, those words land like a thunderclap. LaCasse also addressed the infamous “TV repair story,” which prosecutors say was a pre-planned narrative used by members of the Adelson family after the murder. According to LaCasse, Wendi relayed the story to him in a way that felt strangely packaged — a detail prosecutors argue suggests the family crafted alibis and talking points before suspicion even existed. What makes LaCasse's testimony so powerful isn't just what he said — it's how it fits into the broader family pattern prosecutors have spent all of 2025 laying out. His recollections connect personal moments to the alleged conspiracy:  • Wendi sharing unsettling comments about relocation.  • Charlie floating “options” to solve the conflict.  • Donna's influence echoing behind the scenes.  • The family aligning on explanations before anyone asked questions. LaCasse's testimony doesn't point fingers — it illuminates the conversations and dynamics prosecutors say reveal the motive behind Dan Markel's murder. It gives jurors a candid glimpse into how the Adelson family discussed their problems behind closed doors — and how those conversations may tie directly to Donna's role at the center of this case. This testimony wasn't just impactful — it was foundational. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #JeffreyLaCasse #DanMarkel #TrialCoverage #TVRepairStory #CharlieAdelson #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this 2025 Year-in-Review Hidden Killers special, we break down one of the most significant moments to emerge from the Donna Adelson trial: the testimony of Jeffrey LaCasse, Wendi Adelson's former boyfriend, whose words added a new layer of depth — and danger — to the State's narrative. LaCasse took the stand with a calm, steady presence, recounting conversations he had with Wendi in the months leading up to Dan Markel's murder. His testimony struck the courtroom when he recalled Wendi telling him that Charlie Adelson had “looked into all options” to fix the family's custody frustrations. In 2014, it sounded cryptic. In 2025, inside a courtroom where three co-conspirators have already been convicted, those words land like a thunderclap. LaCasse also addressed the infamous “TV repair story,” which prosecutors say was a pre-planned narrative used by members of the Adelson family after the murder. According to LaCasse, Wendi relayed the story to him in a way that felt strangely packaged — a detail prosecutors argue suggests the family crafted alibis and talking points before suspicion even existed. What makes LaCasse's testimony so powerful isn't just what he said — it's how it fits into the broader family pattern prosecutors have spent all of 2025 laying out. His recollections connect personal moments to the alleged conspiracy:  • Wendi sharing unsettling comments about relocation.  • Charlie floating “options” to solve the conflict.  • Donna's influence echoing behind the scenes.  • The family aligning on explanations before anyone asked questions. LaCasse's testimony doesn't point fingers — it illuminates the conversations and dynamics prosecutors say reveal the motive behind Dan Markel's murder. It gives jurors a candid glimpse into how the Adelson family discussed their problems behind closed doors — and how those conversations may tie directly to Donna's role at the center of this case. This testimony wasn't just impactful — it was foundational. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #JeffreyLaCasse #DanMarkel #TrialCoverage #TVRepairStory #CharlieAdelson #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This is it — the day the case finally reached its brutal conclusion. In this special Hidden Killers presentation, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke bring you the full, unedited courtroom video from the July 22, 2025 sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to the killings of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. No commentary during the hearing. No interruptions. Just the courtroom, exactly as it unfolded. Before the footage begins, Tony and Robin provide essential context — the legal stakes, the emotional weight, and what this day represented for the victims' families. After the hearing ends, they return with insight and analysis of what we witnessed, what it means, and where this case lands in the broader landscape of justice. Inside the courtroom, you will see: • Raw, emotional statements from the families of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan — the people who have carried this grief for nearly three years. • Kohberger's final moments in court before spending the rest of his life in prison. • Whether he chooses to speak — or chooses silence. • Judge Steven Hippler delivering the sentence: four consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, plus an additional term for burglary. • The final chapter in a case that shattered families, rattled a community, and captivated the nation. There is no speculation here. No dramatization. No added heat. Just the reality of a courtroom reckoning — unscripted, unvarnished, and at times unbearably human. If you've followed this case from the beginning, this is the moment it all lands. The consequence. The closure. The weight of the final word. #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #Sentencing #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This is it — the day the case finally reached its brutal conclusion. In this special Hidden Killers presentation, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke bring you the full, unedited courtroom video from the July 22, 2025 sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to the killings of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. No commentary during the hearing. No interruptions. Just the courtroom, exactly as it unfolded. Before the footage begins, Tony and Robin provide essential context — the legal stakes, the emotional weight, and what this day represented for the victims' families. After the hearing ends, they return with insight and analysis of what we witnessed, what it means, and where this case lands in the broader landscape of justice. Inside the courtroom, you will see: • Raw, emotional statements from the families of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan — the people who have carried this grief for nearly three years. • Kohberger's final moments in court before spending the rest of his life in prison. • Whether he chooses to speak — or chooses silence. • Judge Steven Hippler delivering the sentence: four consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, plus an additional term for burglary. • The final chapter in a case that shattered families, rattled a community, and captivated the nation. There is no speculation here. No dramatization. No added heat. Just the reality of a courtroom reckoning — unscripted, unvarnished, and at times unbearably human. If you've followed this case from the beginning, this is the moment it all lands. The consequence. The closure. The weight of the final word. #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #Sentencing #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A woman nearly died from a heart attack in a Missoula courtroom recently. The incident stresses the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

This is it — the day the case finally reached its brutal conclusion. In this special Hidden Killers presentation, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke bring you the full, unedited courtroom video from the July 22, 2025 sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to the killings of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. No commentary during the hearing. No interruptions. Just the courtroom, exactly as it unfolded. Before the footage begins, Tony and Robin provide essential context — the legal stakes, the emotional weight, and what this day represented for the victims' families. After the hearing ends, they return with insight and analysis of what we witnessed, what it means, and where this case lands in the broader landscape of justice. Inside the courtroom, you will see: • Raw, emotional statements from the families of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan — the people who have carried this grief for nearly three years. • Kohberger's final moments in court before spending the rest of his life in prison. • Whether he chooses to speak — or chooses silence. • Judge Steven Hippler delivering the sentence: four consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, plus an additional term for burglary. • The final chapter in a case that shattered families, rattled a community, and captivated the nation. There is no speculation here. No dramatization. No added heat. Just the reality of a courtroom reckoning — unscripted, unvarnished, and at times unbearably human. If you've followed this case from the beginning, this is the moment it all lands. The consequence. The closure. The weight of the final word. #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #Sentencing #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Witness the gut-wrenching moment Bryan Kohberger confessed to the Idaho student murders in open court, sealing his fate with a plea deal that dodged the death penalty – all in this raw recap from Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review – a look back at the biggest cases of the year. On July 23, 2025, in a Boise courtroom thick with family anguish, the criminology PhD student cracked: "Guilty on all counts." Voice trembling, he locked in four life sentences, closing the #Idaho4 nightmare started November 2022. Remorse, or a slick sidestep from execution? This Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today breakdown exposes the 48-hour plea scramble: Leaked emails show prosecutors' hush-hush talks, slamming victims' families with "betrayal." Relive Kohberger's faltering words, Judge Hippler's hammer, and the Goncalves' raw grief. We unpack the crushers—Ka-Bar sheath DNA, Amazon premed buys, autism flops—and November 2025 ripples: WSU lawsuit on the 19th blasting ignored stalking, plus $30K fund and urn restitution fights from the November 5 hearing. True crime obsessives, don't miss this: Courtroom intimacy meets psych deep dives on a killer's fracture. Did the plea serve justice, or steal a trial's truth? Essential 2025 rewind on calculated carnage and evaded gallows. Crush

Witness the gut-wrenching moment Bryan Kohberger confessed to the Idaho student murders in open court, sealing his fate with a plea deal that dodged the death penalty – all in this raw recap from Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review – a look back at the biggest cases of the year. On July 23, 2025, in a Boise courtroom thick with family anguish, the criminology PhD student cracked: "Guilty on all counts." Voice trembling, he locked in four life sentences, closing the #Idaho4 nightmare started November 2022. Remorse, or a slick sidestep from execution? This Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today breakdown exposes the 48-hour plea scramble: Leaked emails show prosecutors' hush-hush talks, slamming victims' families with "betrayal." Relive Kohberger's faltering words, Judge Hippler's hammer, and the Goncalves' raw grief. We unpack the crushers—Ka-Bar sheath DNA, Amazon premed buys, autism flops—and November 2025 ripples: WSU lawsuit on the 19th blasting ignored stalking, plus $30K fund and urn restitution fights from the November 5 hearing. True crime obsessives, don't miss this: Courtroom intimacy meets psych deep dives on a killer's fracture. Did the plea serve justice, or steal a trial's truth? Essential 2025 rewind on calculated carnage and evaded gallows. Crush

Witness the gut-wrenching moment Bryan Kohberger confessed to the Idaho student murders in open court, sealing his fate with a plea deal that dodged the death penalty – all in this raw recap from Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review – a look back at the biggest cases of the year. On July 23, 2025, in a Boise courtroom thick with family anguish, the criminology PhD student cracked: "Guilty on all counts." Voice trembling, he locked in four life sentences, closing the #Idaho4 nightmare started November 2022. Remorse, or a slick sidestep from execution? This Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today breakdown exposes the 48-hour plea scramble: Leaked emails show prosecutors' hush-hush talks, slamming victims' families with "betrayal." Relive Kohberger's faltering words, Judge Hippler's hammer, and the Goncalves' raw grief. We unpack the crushers—Ka-Bar sheath DNA, Amazon premed buys, autism flops—and November 2025 ripples: WSU lawsuit on the 19th blasting ignored stalking, plus $30K fund and urn restitution fights from the November 5 hearing. True crime obsessives, don't miss this: Courtroom intimacy meets psych deep dives on a killer's fracture. Did the plea serve justice, or steal a trial's truth? Essential 2025 rewind on calculated carnage and evaded gallows. Crush

In this second part of the interview Troy opens up about his new life in law and what boxing taught him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1297 The Case for Christmas: Could the Nativity Story Survive a Courtroom Cross-Examination What if Christmas itself were placed on trial? Not as a matter of faith, but as a question of evidence. This episode of Strange Planet takes listeners into a courtroom-style investigation of Christianity's most consequential claim—the birth of Christ. Trial attorney Daniel P. Buttafuoco examines the Bible not as devotional literature, but as documentary evidence, weighing eyewitness testimony, manuscript reliability, and forensic archaeology. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to Messianic prophecy written centuries before Bethlehem, this is a Christmas episode without sentimentality—rooted in ancient texts, hard proof, and a single, unsettling question: if this were any other case, would the evidence really be dismissed? GUEST: Daniel P. Buttafuoco is a veteran trial attorney who brings the discipline of the courtroom to the biggest questions of faith. Known for his rigorous, evidence-based approach, he treats Christianity as a legal case—argued with rules of evidence, standards of proof, and historical documentation. In his book Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, Buttafuoco examines Scripture as an ancient legal record, drawing on eyewitness testimony, textual consistency, and forensic discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls. He doesn't ask audiences to believe—he asks them to examine the evidence and reach a verdict. WEBSITE: https://www.historicalbiblesociety.org BOOK: Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. CarGurus has hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus those deal ratings, price history, and dealer reviews on every listing so you can shop with confidence. Their advanced search tools and easy-to-use app put you in control, with real-time alerts for price drops and new listings so you'll never miss a great deal. And when you're ready, CarGurus connects you with trusted dealerships for a transparent and hassle-free buying process. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. GHOSTBED Every GhostBed mattress is designed with premium materials, proven cooling technology, and their exclusive ProCore™ layer—a targeted support system that reinforces the center of the mattress where your body's heaviest. It helps keep your spine aligned and your back supported while you sleep. Right now, during GhostBed's Holiday Sale, you can get 25% off sitewide for a limited time. Just go to GhostBed.com/strangeplanet and use promo code STRANGEPLANET at checkout. FOUND – Smarter banking for your business Take back control of your business today. Open a Found account for FREE at Found dot com. That's F-O-U-N-D dot com. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Join the hundreds of thousands who've already streamlined their finances with Found. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - ⁠HIMS dot com slash STRANGE⁠ ⁠https://www.HIMS.com/strange⁠ MINT MOBILE Premium Wireless - $15 per month. No Stores. No Salespeople. JUST SAVINGS Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at MINT MOBILE dot com slash STRANGEPLANET. That's MINT MOBILE dot com slash STRANGEPLANET BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF off any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

A judge in CA caught a litigant submitting deepfake video to the court - and people are wondering if it hasn't happened before (without getting caught).

Today, Hunter was joined by Mohammad Al Rawi and Ryan Wolfe of ZLS.App. The three discussed how ZLS is helping public defenders improve case management with automated systems. With better case management systems, public defenders are better equipped to collect and track the data that public defenders need to justify their requests to the legislatures.   Guest: Mohammad Al Rawi, Co-Founder. ZLS.app Ryan Wolfe, Co-Founder, ZLS.app   Resources: Find ZLS Here https://zls.app/         Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

Glenn speaks with Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News about the ins and outs of the Department of Justice's prosecution of Wisconsin State Court Judge Hannah Dugan who was accused of interfering with immigration officers' attempts to take an undocumented immigrant into custody.Find Adam on Substack: www.allrisenews.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From spy roaches with tiny backpacks to a Texas judge making history, and Jelly Roll’s incredible weight-loss journey—Michael Berry dives into the weird, the wild, and the inspiring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're diving into the details from inside the courtroom in some of the most provocative criminal cases of the year, including the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices