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A major new report into Britain's grooming gang scandal is reigniting questions about accountability, institutional failure and whether the authorities charged with protecting vulnerable children looked the other way for far too long. Allegations that serious offences were frequently met with cautions rather than prosecution, alongside renewed scrutiny of decisions made while Keir Starmer led the CPS, are fueling a wider debate about justice, media silence and why so many people feel the truth was ignored for years. Against that backdrop, Starmer's proposed social media ban for under-16s is raising a separate but related question: if protecting children is now the government's highest priority, why do so many people believe previous failures to protect children have never been properly addressed? Together, these stories touch on trust, accountability, censorship, child protection and the growing disconnect between public institutions and the people they are supposed to serve. To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/ Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 Listen to Jake's new album - https://bit.ly/JakeSmithAlbum If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out tryreborn.com and grab what you need Take Control of Your Money and claim $10 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at wallet.rumble.com/brand and use the code BRAND10. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Offer available to US residents only. Offer not available in New York State. Must be 18+. Offer is available for a limited time and for the first 500 wallets activated and funded. Details and full official rules available at http://rumble.com/promoofficialrules.  Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more!  

What's behind the surge to try to ban books and what does it mean for readers? We tap in with a panel of experts, including an Illinois author whose children's book is banned from several shelves outside of the state. GUESTS: Veronica Arreola, author of the children's book “J Is for Justice” Emily Knox, interim dean and professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Dan Montgomery, executive director, American Library Association Jarrett Dapier, author of the new graphic novel “Wake Now in the Fire” about censorship at CPS schools For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

In this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah speaks with Eugenia Woods, a mother, grandmother, and advocate from Long Island, New York, whose autism parenting journey was shaped by bullying, grief, homeschooling, and a difficult encounter with Child Protective Services.After her son Juan received an autism diagnosis at age 9,Eugenia found herself fighting for his educational needs while navigating multiple personal and family challenges. When the school system failed to provide the support he needed, she made the courageous decision to homeschool him for six years—despite facing scrutiny and resistance along the way.Eugenia shares her story of resilience, advocacy, anddetermination, offering hope to parents who are fighting for their children while trying to hold themselves together. In this episode, we discuss:0:00 – Intro & welcome 0:50 – Being a parent of color in the autism space2:20 – Stigma in Black & Brown communities 3:40 – Sensory tools & educating family 4:58 – Early signs at ages 2–3 6:05 – Juan's late diagnosis at age 9 6:40 – Fighting for a neuropsych eval 10:20 – Navigating IEP meetings 11:35 – Bias from school professionals 13:10 – Your right to record meetings 14:20 – Being dismissed as a Black mother 17:57 – CPS called by the school 18:41 – Going to court against the district 19:15 – When did the signs first appear? 23:20 – The pediatrician who actually listened 26:00 – School anxiety, regression & bullying 28:10 – "I'm sad and no one cares" 31:45 – CPS case resolved 32:50 – Homeschooling begins 34:41 – 6 years of homeschooling 38:00 – Finding resources at the library 41:33 – 18 rejections; Gersh Academy says yes 42:48 – Juan thrives; the teacher who changed everything 45:40 – Pursuing Juan's GED during COVID 47:13 – Waiting for the results 48:44 – He passed! 49:40 – Loss & grief during the pandemic 51:21 – Juan's suicidal ideation 53:20 – A mother's heartbreak 53:51 – Eugenia's COVID hospitalization & kidney failure56:20 – "Mom, who will care for me when you'regone?" 57:15 – Healing through community & faith 59:40 – Juan's gift: tech skills & purpose 1:00:12 – Eugenia's liturgical dance ministry 1:02:20 – Laughing with Juan now 1:04:50 – Hiding her illness from her kids 1:07:10 – Give yourself 5 minutes 1:09:15 – Finding herself again at 50 1:10:30 – Becoming a grandmother 1:11:05 – First college grad in the family 1:14:31 – How to connect with Eugenia 1:15:10 – Eugenia's published book 1:17:00 – Women's empowerment organizations 1:18:27 – Emmy-winning play & acting work 1:19:20 – You can't tell God what you won't do 1:23:20 – What being a badass means to Eugenia 1:24:15 – Encouragement for struggling parents 1:25:35 – Outro Connect with Eugenia:Instagram: www.instagram.com/genias_gemsFacebook: Genia Lin Connect with Autism for Badass Moms:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to:-Follow the podcast-Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform-Leave a review to help us reach more autism moms across the globe-Share this episode with a mom who needs to hear this

In this episode, we talk about: someone who regrets saying yes to a first date in private, a couple having a dispute about taking care of their newborn, a mother in law who threatens to call CPS on her daughter for no reason at all, a listener tells us about their IUD insertion, and Josh tells everyone about the songs that move him in this week's Circle Jurdge. Palestine Children's Relief Fund Donation Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiltify.com/@judgies-pod/judgies-for-free-palestine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyblinking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/currentlyblink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@currently.blinking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want fun and cool stickers and MORE? www.aurorascreaturecorner.store Judgies Merch is Available HERE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://judgiespod.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Patreon is officially open, if you want to see extra content go check it out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JudgiesPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us mail! (Addressed However You'd Like) P.O. Box 58 Ottawa, IL 61350 Leave a Review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-judgies/id1519741238⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/judgiespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/judgiespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by: Iván ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gB2VvyqfnOlNv37PHKRNJ?si=f6TIYrLITkG2NZXGLm_Y-Q&dl_branch=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 9:32 Private First Date 26:41 Venting Mother 36:09 Break 36:17 CJ: Songs That Make Me Feel 1:08:50 LS Sound 1:10:08 LS Story 1:17:59 MIL Calling CPS 1:33:27 Mail Time 1:37:23 Outro Story Links: TIFU by saying yes to a private first date Just Venting Mother in Law threatening to call CPS to take our unborn child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Kirk Honda interviews his old work pal, Val Von Destinon, regarding what it was like working for CPS. June 10, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Introducing Valerie Von Destinon 04:04 What do people misunderstand about CPS?09:40 Why did Valerie get involved in CPS? 21:10 How does the process work?48:27 Did Valerie ever have a case where media was involved?1:17:47 How does Valerie look back at her time at CPS?1:28:47 Could this call be investigated by CPS? 1:41:58 What about cultural differences?Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactAbout Dr. Kirk: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/about-dr-kirk-hondaWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comGet stuff... Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/KIRKgram (like Cameo): https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/kirkgramThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being. Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

The Nottingham attacks shocked Britain and raised urgent questions about mental health services, public safety and institutional accountability.In this special edition of The Fourcast, Jackie Long is joined by the families of those killed in the attacks, alongside mental health experts, campaigners and policymakers, to discuss the findings of the Nottingham Inquiry and what must change to prevent similar tragedies in the future.Emma Webber, mother of Barnaby Webber; Dr Sanjoy Kumar, father of Grace O'Malley-Kumar; and James Coates, son of Ian Coates, reflect on their fight for answers and accountability. They are joined by former Care Minister Norman Lamb, Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London Dinesh Bhugra, and SANE Chief Executive Marjorie Wallace.Can lessons finally be learned from Nottingham? Has enough changed since the attacks? And how do we balance compassionate mental health care with public safety?Nottingham Police said they would consider any recommendations made. Nottingham Health Trust did not respond to a request for comment. The CPS said they were ‘fully engaging with the public inquiry'. During the inquiry, a representative from the University of Nottingham said that since Valdo Calocane had left the university, the university had “continued to refine and adapt its policies and processes, but any changes made have not been as a direct result of the attacks themselves.” The spokesperson added that: "The University does not take the view that any of the changes made would have had an impact on the devastating attacks which took place.” The Department of Health said that “whilst there has been significant investment in mental health services over the past ten years, demand has risen and outpaced the services available”, and acknowledged “a significant and ongoing rise in demand means there remains a substantial treatment gap”.

Today on Steel News, Ann Vandersteel is joined by Arizona court watcher and disability-rights advocate Malinda Sherwyn for a critical investigation into the machinery of America's family courts.Using the Geovanna Holton case out of Pima County, Arizona as an illustrative example, this episode examines allegations of denied due process, coerced psychotropic drugging, ADA accommodation violations, denial of kinship placement, and the devastating consequences of court-ordered treatment when parents are labeled “incompetent,” “unstable,” “noncompliant,” or “a danger to themselves or others.”This is not just one family's story. This is a window into a much larger system involving juvenile courts, CPS, DCF, guardianship courts, court-appointed professionals, NGOs, medical contractors, psychiatric evaluators, foster-care networks, adoption pipelines, and government-funded actors who may profit when families are separated.The question today:Is the family court system broken — or is it operating exactly as designed?

Fran Spielman interviews Emmanuel Andre, Mayor Brandon Johnson's newly appointed deputy mayor for community safety, about preparing for Chicago's summer public safety challenges as CPS ends the school year. Andre discusses fears about tragedies, cycles of revenge, and key dates like Juneteenth and July 4th, describing a “full-of-government” approach with CPD, OEMC, Streets and Sanitation, elected officials, and community violence intervention partners to plan for incidents and large youth gatherings such as a potential lakefront “teen takeover.” 

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What did lawmakers get done in Springfield? A $56 billion budget, a cellphone ban in schools, relief for those who lost SNAP benefits, and so much more. However, they didn't pass a Bears stadium plan. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea break down lawmakers' early morning sprint across the spring session finish line. Plus, school is out for CPS this week, and we're dreaming up our ideal Chicago summer vacations. Good News: From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, June 2 episode: Enjoy Illinois American Writers Museum Chicago Public Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Kevin speaks with the chief attorney for Heritage Defense about Child Protective Services. They discuss three things CPS will always want to do (and how to safely respond)…why criminal defendants in court have more constitutional rights than parents do with CPS…the best time in an investigation to call an attorney…the shocking statistics around how likely you are to be investigated (and how to lower them)…and the surprising person most likely to report you.

Today at 1 PM ET on Steel News, Ann Vandersteel is joined by Attorney Christopher Burns, a fearless constitutional attorney and head of the United Law Coalition with American Made Action.This episode exposes the machinery of family court, CPS, guardianship, and attorney discipline systems that appear to punish those who challenge entrenched power.Ann and Chris will discuss his legal career, why he has dedicated his work to families under attack, the Rivera case, the unfolding Macklin guardianship battle in Hennepin County, and what happened to his law license after American Made began exposing CPS and judicial corruption.At the center of today's show is six-year-old Emerson “Sonny” Macklin, who lost both biological parents and is now the subject of a sealed guardianship fight. Pacific Justice Institute reports that Emerson's paternal grandfather, Timmy Ray Macklin Sr., has filed to intervene, objected to Rebecca Good's guardianship petition, and filed his own cross-petition seeking placement with family. A hearing on standing is scheduled for June 24, 2026.This is about family. This is about due process. This is about whether America still recognizes blood, kinship, truth, and the constitutional right to be heard.

Podcast: teissPodcast - Cracking Cyber Security (LS 31 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: teissTalk: Measuring the return on security investments for Cyber-Physical SystemsPub date: 2026-05-28Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationQuantifying the tangible impact of unplanned downtime, regulatory fines, and equipment damageStrategies for security teams and asset owners to present CPS security projects in a language that Finance and Operations understandStreamlining asset management and reducing manual audit hours with dedicated IoMT, OT, IoT, and BMS securityThom Langford, Host, teissTalkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/Danny Dresner, Professor of Cyber security, The University of Manchesterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-dresner-fciis-6382381/Elliot Gidley, Field CTO, Clarotyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotgidley/The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from TEISS, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 209 - Ranking The Biggest Sports Villains From Laimbeer to Lemieux to Lance Armstrong to Tonya Harding and many more, we're diving into the world of sports villains. You'll hear their stories, their offenses, and why some villains are loved by one city and despised by another. This is a fun "villains only" edition of CPS! This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller   --------- Did you know you can now WATCH Church Pew Sports on our new YOUTUBE Channel? You can listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316  

This year, for the first time, Chicago will fully elect the 21-person school board. Candidates had to get their petitions in this week with signatures from their district in order to get on the Nov. 3 ballot. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin and Injustice Watch's Kelly Garcia are here to talk about 51 candidates who submitted their names. Plus, traffic court confusion is hurting immigrants, CPS has critical budget concerns heading into the summer, and Murakami's homers are fueling the white sox. Good News: Taste of Chicago Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 29 episode: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Newberry Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Dana grew up between New Jersey and New York City with a Vietnam vet father who struggled with heroin addiction. After moving to California, building a career as a celebrity hairstylist, and starting a family, everything fell apart when a back injury led to an opiate prescription. Within months she was buying pills off the street, and eventually that turned into a years-long heroin and meth addiction that cost her her marriage, her career, and nearly her children.In this episode Dana talks about using while pregnant, discovering she was six months along in an emergency room, losing custody of her youngest son to CPS, and spending years cycling through rehabs while still finding ways to get high inside them. She also shares what it took to finally get sober, the three-year legal battle to get her son back, and how she rebuilt her life, her relationships with her kids, and her own business from nothing. Eight years later, she credits her faith as the thing that carried her through all of it.DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!

Quantifying the tangible impact of unplanned downtime, regulatory fines, and equipment damageStrategies for security teams and asset owners to present CPS security projects in a language that Finance and Operations understandStreamlining asset management and reducing manual audit hours with dedicated IoMT, OT, IoT, and BMS securityThom Langford, Host, teissTalkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/Danny Dresner, Professor of Cyber security, The University of Manchesterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-dresner-fciis-6382381/Elliot Gidley, Field CTO, Clarotyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotgidley/

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 208  - The Enhanced Games Are REAL? This week we catch up on recent sports news, including the oddity known as The Enhanced Games being contested in Las Vegas (where else)? We also discuss the 24 team CFP proposal and why the Big Ten and SEC may play a major role in whether that expansion happens. Then we'll try and figure out why the Detroit Tigers are awful and pay tribute to the shocking passing of Kyle Bush. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Josh Gilmer --------- Did you know you can now WATCH Church Pew Sports on our new YOUTUBE Channel? You can listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316  

A DWI with a child passenger in Texas is an automatic felony, even for first offenses. Learn about the severe penalties, CPS involvement, critical defense strategies, and the fifteen-day deadline that could change everything at https://texascriminaldefensegroup.com/first-offense-dwi-with-a-child-in-texas-charges-penalty-legal-options/ Texas Criminal Defense Group City: Lubbock Address: 1001 Texas Ave. Website: https://texascriminaldefensegroup.com/

Scott talks with pollster Kevin Burton about last nights Kentucky primary results. Also Eve Bolton makes the case a new school levy for CPS. Finally Jason Phillabaum explains the reasoning behind the sentencing for the Fountain Square attackers from last summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with pollster Kevin Burton about last nights Kentucky primary results. Also Eve Bolton makes the case a new school levy for CPS. Finally Jason Phillabaum explains the reasoning behind the sentencing for the Fountain Square attackers from last summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMost people say they support accessibility, but very few can explain what it actually means or why it keeps breaking down in real life. We're joined by Daniel Hodges, a nonprofit leader and advocate with a law degree who was born blind, to get specific about where the barriers really come from and what “equity” looks like when you strip out bias and bad design.We talk about Daniel's childhood in rural America, where the focus stayed on future cures and risky procedures instead of practical skills like Braille, a white cane, and assistive technology. That led to a powerful reframing: disability is not automatically the problem. Daniel breaks down how much of the hardship people associate with blindness is truly intrinsic, and how much comes from societal barriers like inaccessible materials, missing accommodations, stigma, and the constant pressure to prove competence.From there, we dig into what actually works. Daniel shares how small, honest conversations about disability etiquette and tools can transform community connection, and he introduces the Pieces of Me Foundation mission: education, innovative professional training, and resource connections that help dismantle misconceptions. He also explains the Access Opportunity Tour, a practical Zoom-based way for leaders to get real-time guidance on making their workplace, church, nonprofit, or website more accessible. Along the way, Daniel tells a gripping story about blind parenting, facing CPS scrutiny, and supporting a child through eye cancer treatment, plus the everyday tools he relies on, including iOS VoiceOver and mindset practices grounded in grace.If you care about disability inclusion, universal design, and accessibility that's more than a checkbox, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone building community spaces, and leave a review with one accessibility change you want to see next.Support the showSJ CHILDS - SOCIALS & WEBSITE MASTER LISTWEBSITES- Stream-Able Live — https://www.streamable.live-COMING SOON- The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.sjchilds.org- The SJ Childs Show Podcast Page — https://www.sjchildsshow.comYOUTUBE- The SJ Childs Show — https://www.youtube.com/@sjchildsshow- Louie Lou (Cats Channel) — https://www.youtube.com/@2catslouielouFACEBOOK- Personal Profile — https://www.facebook.com/sara.gullihur.bradford- Business Page — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsllc- The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsglobalnetwork- The SJ Childs Show — https://www.facebook.com/SJChildsShowINSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsllc/TIKTOK- https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchildsllcLINKEDIN- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjchilds/PODCAST PLATFORMS- Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/4qgD3ZMOB2unfPxqacu3cC- Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sj-childs-show/id1548143291CONTACT EMAIL- sjchildsllc@gmail.com

Lord Michael Spencer on the CPS, Conservative Renewal, and Making the Case for Enterprise Jimmy interviews Lord Michael Spencer at the Centre for Policy Studies' Margaret Thatcher Enterprise Conference in London, discussing Spencer's career founding ICAP and his current role chairing the CPS as it recruits a new executive director to succeed Robert Colvile. Spencer explains what a think tank and its chair do, arguing the CPS should build detailed, sequenced pro-growth policy plans for a Conservative opposition and communicate them more effectively through broadcast media and podcasts. 00:00 Conference Setup 01:44 Meet Lord Spencer 01:52 Building ICAP 03:47 Conservative Party Years 06:42 Leading the CPS 10:17 Hiring New Director 14:36 Making Case for Business 17:38 Westminster Talent Problem 19:17 Think Tanks and Funding 24:15 Closing Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back Amanda Story who was last on Season 4, Episode 142, and Crystal Salazar Season 5, Episode 174.        Today we discussed the major human rights issue in the United States — the fact that America still does not have a fully independent National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) aligned with the UN Paris Principles, despite international efforts dating back to the 1990s.       In 2023, the NHRI for USA campaign publicly pushed for the creation of one, and in 2025 the Institute for Advancement of Justice & Human Rights (IAJ) launched as an independent organization working toward human rights investigations, accountability, and advocacy surrounding issues such as family court abuses, CPS misconduct, disability rights, and systemic due process concerns.       We talked about both the broader national implications and Crystal's personal experience — including her Texas CPS case, international human rights findings connected to her situation, and her current asylum journey to the UK — as part of a larger conversation about why independent human rights oversight in the U.S. matters.https://nhriforusa.org/abouthttps://www.iaj.institute/To Reach Amanda Story and Crystal Salazar: iajvolunteer2501@gmail.comTik tok @crystal.salazar04Texas Tribune Link: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/11/texas-foster-care-janis-jack-fifth-circuit/Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcast?si=INW9XaTyprKsaDklhttps://substack.com/@maryannpetri?r=kd7n6&utm_medium=iosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/aboout*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user/guest should consult with the relevant professionals. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. The content creator maintains the exclusive copyright and any unauthorized copyright usage is strictly prohibited.  Podcast is protected by owner from duplication, reproduction, distribution, making a derivative of the work or by owner displaying the podcast. Owner shall be held harmless and indemnified from any and all legal liability.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios Chicago to talk about some of the stories she's been covering lately, including problems with Cook County electronic monitoring, an update on how kids are doing in CPS, the best spots around town to see and smell lilacs, the history of her great-grandfather's jazz club, the PopUp Bagels versus New York-style bagel debate, and more. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to celebrate a few historic moments tied to May 15th, including the founding of Las Vegas, the debut of Mickey Mouse, and the birth of McDonald's, along with its original mascot, Speedee. [Ep 455]

   Slam The Gavel welcomes back Carrie Haight to the podcast. Carrie was last on Season 5, Episodes 185, 221, 266, and 321. We discussed her first podcast as a reference, "No One Would Listen." From there we talked about a solution to the CPS debacle and how it can easily be dissolved. Defund CPS, not law enforcement. Also how false allegations should really be handled by the police.   Next, we discussed how a judge has a picture of her daughter up on his chamber wall without written consent. Carrie also described her daughter's medical issues that have not been resolved and how she fainted in a department store and had to be rushed to a nearby ER.    We talked about the video on YouTube, "Hollywood LIED About Michael Jackson & Now They're Lying About Trump, " courtesy of @DDayCobra2.To Reach Carrie Haight: YouTube Slam The Gavel or dismantlingfamilycourtcorruptionSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcast?si=INW9XaTyprKsaDklhttps://substack.com/@maryannpetri?r=kd7n6&utm_medium=iosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/aboout*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user/guest should consult with the relevant professionals. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. The content creator maintains the exclusive copyright and any unauthorized copyright usage is strictly prohibited.  Podcast is protected by owner from duplication, reproduction, distribution, making a derivative of the work or by owner displaying the podcast. Owner shall be held harmless and indemnified from any and all legal liability.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Brian & Kenzie react to the shocking news out of Springfield about the changes to CPS in this upcoming school year. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar welcomes Irish Burch, a longtime Children's Advocacy Center leader and mentor, to discuss “imperfect” leadership as learning and service. Irish recounts her path from CPS investigator to forensic interviewer, then into leadership roles culminating as CEO of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, emphasizing that being great at a job doesn't automatically translate to leading people. Irish shares advice for emerging leaders about balancing mission service with personal development, preventing burnout by maintaining life outside work, and her next season focused on coaching, speaking, and sustaining leaders under pressure while building broader public support for CACs.  Time Stamps: Time. Topic 00:00 Leadership Myths Busted 01:36 Irish Leadership Journey 03:53 Grounded by Faith Community 05:01 Weight of Mission Work 07:47 Imperfect Human Centered 10:18 Burden and Blessing 13:05 Advice for Emerging Leaders 15:58 Radical Transparency Myth 19:47 Leading Through Influence 23:38 Hiring for Collaboration 26:02 Systems Change Decisions 27:58 Learning on the Fly 28:59 Grace Over Perfection 32:21 Myth of Great Leaders 37:27 Vision for CAC Future 39:39 Next Season and Speaking 42:13 Staying Healthy in the Work 45:55 Burnout and Identity 51:23 Closing Gratitude and Farewell Resources:Irish Burch CompanySupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Fran Spielman and WBEZ's Mariah Woelfel mark Brandon Johnson's three-year anniversary as Chicago mayor. Mayor Johnson discusses his family milestones and argues his administration has improved its messaging while citing a 60-year low in homicides, reopened public mental health clinics, increased downtown visitors, and stabilizing census trends. Pressed on CPS's $732 million deficit and potential classroom cuts, he insists the State of Illinois must fully fund schools through progressive revenue such as a digital ad tax or billionaire/millionaire taxes, rejects school closures as repeating past failures.

Check out my first episode with Isami for more context to her background: https://youtu.be/qejunG6PxhAOn this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down again for an in-person interview with Isami (IG: @isamiinspires).After a quick recap of our last episode, she opens up about building a new life in Utah, drinking dirty soda, meeting Mormon wives who live secret lives, and being asked about her faith constantly. She also discusses her brief time working for CPS in Utah and the darker situations she has had to deal with.Isami talks candidly about her dad's recent death, the strange circumstances around it, and the complicated grief of trying to find closure with an abusive parent who never really made things right.Throughout the conversation, she and Eric wrestle with how to hold empathy while speaking the truth, what healing looks like in real time, and so much more.✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/✖️✖️✖️The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.✖️✖️✖️Music by Lou Ridley — “Bible Belt” | Used with permission under license.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

0:30 - CPS 12:35 - Electronic Monitoring 32:33 - Eric Church commencement address at UNC 50:20 - Remembering Rich from Indian Head Park 51:39 - Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, previews Trump’s trip to China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:10:37 - Ted Snider, contributing editor for The American Conservative: Between Iran and a Hard Place. Ted is also a frequent contributor to Responsible Statecraft & Antiwar.com 01:35:41 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: When you’re dealing with an enemy like China you have to use every tool in your chest. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:48:18 - Theodore Dalrymple, retired physician and psychiatrist who worked in a general hospital and prison in England, shares details from his two newest books Agatha Christie and the Metaphysics of Murder – available 6/9 & Life at the Bottom: The Worldview that Makes the Underclass 25th Anniversary Edition – available now 02:05:58 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston, weighs in on election maps and The Stunning Plan To Reverse The Supreme Court of VirginiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Chicago Public Schools announced a more than $730 million budget deficit, Chicago Board of Education members are calling on Illinois lawmakers to increase CPS funding.

The legal dimensions of the Joseph Duggar case extend beyond the Florida charges into recorded communications that may carry evidentiary weight. Joseph faces charges of lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under twelve in Bay County, Florida. His bond was set at six hundred thousand dollars. He has pleaded not guilty and was ordered to have no unsupervised contact with minors. But the jail calls and emails obtained through FOIA requests allegedly reveal communications that defense attorneys typically advise against.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke address the legal and institutional dimensions. The IBLP — the Institute in Basic Life Principles founded by Bill Gothard, who himself faced allegations of sexual harassment — allegedly taught a framework where internal confession and forgiveness replaced law enforcement involvement. Joseph and Kendra allegedly discussed on recorded lines that case details should only be shared with attorneys. Yet other communications allegedly suggest a family focused on damage control rather than legal caution — Jim Bob's email referenced "terrible decisions" while expressing hope Kendra's charges would be dropped.Kendra Duggar was reportedly charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child and false imprisonment. The legal implications of the recorded jail calls, mandatory reporting obligations under Arkansas and Florida law, whether Florida's lewd and lascivious statutes carry enhanced penalties for alleged patterns, and whether multi-state CPS investigations are legally viable when an alleged pattern crosses jurisdictional boundaries within a single family all factor into what may be the most consequential legal reckoning the Duggar family has faced since Josh's federal conviction.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis 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.#JosephDuggar #DuggarFamily #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #JimBobDuggar #KendraDuggar #JoshDuggar #IBLP #TonyBrueski

The procedural and legal questions across the D4VD, Nancy Guthrie, and Duggar cases reveal how alleged institutional failures compound regardless of the type of case. Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke address the legal complexity, the alleged investigative missteps, and the systemic patterns that connect all three.The D4VD segment addresses federal jurisdiction questions — alleged interstate transport of a minor, the potential applicability of trafficking statutes, and why the Los Angeles County prosecution is proceeding on state charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances while alleged federal angles remain unaddressed. Robin provides context on parallel investigations and what the alleged evidence of premeditation means for the prosecution's theory of the case.The Nancy Guthrie segment focuses on the alleged evidence processing failures between Pima County and FBI laboratories, the legal mechanisms available to compel transparency in an active investigation, and whether the cryptocurrency ransom demands carry independent criminal liability regardless of their alleged connection to the abduction. The FBI Director's public criticism of local handling adds an alleged inter-agency dimension with both legal and political implications.The Duggar segment addresses Florida's lewd and lascivious statutes, the evidentiary implications of recorded jail calls, mandatory reporting obligations under both Arkansas and Florida law, and whether multi-state CPS investigations are viable when alleged abuse patterns cross jurisdictional lines within a single family. Robin connects the alleged IBLP institutional framework to how alleged reporting failures may perpetuate across generations — the same alleged cycle, the same alleged silence, different alleged victims.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis 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.#HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #D4VD #NancyGuthrie #JosephDuggar 

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comTodays 'Movie Night' is going to be replaced by the Part 2 of 3 interviews I did with Madison (Clares) Cupps who recently passed away in mysterious circumstances. Before her passing, she was intimidated into taking down all of her disclosures on podcasts and on social media. We won't let her story die with her...I'm honored to have back on the show for the third time: Multi-generational sexual abuse and trafficking survivor, technology sales extraordinaire, aspiring singer and songwriter who dreams of bringing to life music to help empower other survivors, animal and child rescue advocate, whistleblower of what I will be referring to as ‘The Original Pizzagate' scandal involving a suspicious pizza delivery company called Cyber Slice, and a modern day Katniss Everdeen: Madison ClaresMadison, born as one of twin siblings, entered a world shaped by her father, a co-founder of Cyber Slice, the first online pizza delivery service. With claims of being an ex-CIA assassin, her father painted a complex portrait of their family's history. Both Madison and her twin sister spent the initial six weeks of their lives in the hospital due to premature birth.Upon delving into her past, Madison uncovered a web of occult, military, and CIA ties within her family, tracing back through generations to her Freemason great-grandfather. This legacy of darkness included abuse that began when she was just four years old, perpetrated by her father and one of his business partners, Tim Glass, under the guise of their company, Cyber Slice.Cyber Slice, while innovative in the food industry, served a sinister purpose under her father's control. His frequent travels for work, serving clients like Bill Gates, were a cover for his abusive nature. He oscillated between playfulness and violence, using joy to mask his monstrous acts. His manipulations extended to forcing Madison and her sister into sexual acts, recordings of which were used to draw other predators to the Cyber Slice platform. Here, 'pizza' was not just a food item but a code word for young girls, a chilling revelation backed by FBI documentation.The concept of Cyber Slice was inspired by the film 'The Net', leading to an ironic twist where Steve Jobs, during his time away from Apple, was the first to order pizza online through this service, participating in its early development.Madison's memories of this harrowing childhood began to resurface at 14, igniting her quest for truth and healing. Despite presenting substantial evidence, she has faced resistance from the FBI, police, and CPS in her fight for her 12-year-old brother's custody.In today's episode, we're not only celebrating the launch of Madison's new album and her musical journey but also diving into the challenges of being a whistleblower. Madison will share insights on the recent smear campaigns aimed at discrediting her and the disheartening efforts to silence her voice. She'll discuss her healing process, how she navigates the aftermath of her experiences, and much more.MADISON'S PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoojlrL9wVROciw2S5ef8giR9_wYpFiK7&si=hTsYSbPjl2JOkC8ICONNECT WITH EMMA:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: Support the show

In this episode, Joyce McMillan, founder and executive director of Just Making a Change for Families and a member of the Parental Rights Foundation Board of Advisors, joins us to discuss her recent article “Common Sense Guardrails for CPS,” featured in The State of Parental Rights in America. Drawing from her work with families impacted by the child welfare system, Joyce argues that Child Protective Services often functions less like a helping profession and more like an investigative and prosecutorial agency. She explains how poverty is frequently confused with neglect and how families can become trapped in cycles of surveillance and punishment. Joyce also discusses the Parent Legislative Action Network (PLAN) and several reform efforts advancing in New York and beyond, including the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act and proposals aimed at strengthening due process protections for parents. The conversation explores issues surrounding CPS registries, emergency removals, visitation barriers, and the importance of educating families about their constitutional rights. Throughout the episode, Joyce encourages listeners to learn directly from families with lived experience in the system and to recognize how these policies affect communities across the country.The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Stay informed on parental rights news by signing up for email alerts at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/. Resources mentioned in this episode:JMAC for Families: jmacforfamilies.orgProPublica article: “New York Bans Anonymous Child Welfare Reports” The State of Parental Rights in AmericaSupport the show

This week on the podcast, Jackie and Peter are joined by Marcus Rocque, Vice President of Research at the ARC Energy Research Institute. This episode focuses on how the oil and gas shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping the outlook for clean energy, including how governments are rationing oil and gas use through policies such as work-from-home measures and lower speed limits. There is already evidence of increasing sales of alternatives, including EVs, heat pumps, and electric cookstoves. The shortage, however, is also expected to increase demand for coal as an alternative in countries like India and China, which have abundant domestic resources that provide energy security. The podcast discusses whether this could change long-term demand for oil and gas and the implications for Canada. They also consider some of the latest news in Canada, including last week's visit to Ottawa by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, and reports that the federal government is proposing to reverse the order of environmental approvals, allowing cabinet to green-light projects prior to the completion of technical assessments and approvals, along with implementing a maximum one-year review period. Finally, Premier Danielle Smith also traveled to Ottawa last week and left with a confident message about the delivery of the MOU.Content referenced in this podcast:Globe and Mail, “Canada should accelerate new energy infrastructure as market shifts, IEA chief says” (May 4, 2026) Latitude Media, Jigar Shah, “This isn't demand destruction. It's rationing.”  (April 24, 2026) Premier Danielle Smith's post on X regarding her positive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on the MOU agreement (May 8, 2026) FT, Spencer Dale, “Why the Iran war might not spur a faster transition to low carbon energy” (May 4, 2026) Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

Rayshawna Dowdell allegedly left her 11- and 6-year-old daughters alone in a cluttered Katy home for six weeks while ordering them meals from out of state.PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/uber-eats-mom-katyLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! We have a very special episode on Qudsiya's first mother's day as a mom. Down to the Struts collaborated with the ladies of Babies Down, Bottles Up, a podcast about blind parenting featured in our feed last week. Qudsiya, Josselyn, Kisha, and Terrin had a fascinating conversation over their favorite beverages about how the law treats disabled parents, and what blind parents need to know about navigating the family regulation system. The BDBU team shared their own stories of encounters with CPS, the pressures of trying to prove you are a competent disabled parent, and the importance of fiercely protecting their dignity and autonomy in a system designed to police disabled parents because of ableist assumptions that they are not worthy of birthing and caring for children. Qudsiya, Josselyn, Terrin, and Kisha also shared important tips and resources for blind parents navigating family regulation. And, in true BDBU fashion, even as they discussed this serious topic, they managed to have some fun. Check out the original BDBU episode page for more information and resources. 

Nearly 20 years after aging out of foster care, an Arizona mother finally reunited with the CPS caseworker who once was her lifeline. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/mom-of-five-reunites-with-former-foster-care-caseworker/

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, May 7, include: gas prices top $4 statewide which is over a dollar higher than last year, some Nebraskans' anger with Legislature for not following will of voters is playing role in this year's election, Dr. Dele Davies named priority candidate for UNMC chancellor, Omaha company works to close venture capital gap for women, new law delays homeschooling during CPS investigations, horn fly infestations worsen with warmer weather.

Calista Springer was a 16-year-old girl from Centreville, Michigan, who loved to draw, paint, and color — and who spent most of her short life being abused, starved, and chained to a bed by the people who were supposed to protect her. For over a decade, teachers, neighbors, and social workers filed at least 15 reports with Child Protective Services. Nothing was done. On February 27, 2008, a fire broke out in the Springer home. Calista could not escape. She was chained to her bunk bed by a dog choke chain. She died of carbon monoxide poisoning. She was 91 pounds.The Calista Springer case is one of the most heartbreaking examples of child abuse and CPS failure in Michigan history. Calista's stepmother, Marsha and father, Anthony Springer, were ultimately convicted of torture and first-degree child abuse — but only after years of documented abuse that investigators, caseworkers, and school officials failed to stop. The Springers had even pulled Calista out of public school under Michigan's permissive homeschool laws, removing her from the last adults who could have intervened. In 2010, both Marsha and Anthony were sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for torture.In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina walk through the full story of Calista Springer — from her early childhood and diagnosis with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, to the years of reported child abuse that CPS ignored, to the fire that killed her and the criminal trial that followed. They also examine the civil lawsuit against the CPS workers who closed Calista's case, the role Michigan's homeschool laws played in hiding her abuse, and what her case changed — and didn't change — about how the state protects vulnerable children.If this episode moved you, please share it. The more people who know Calista's story, the harder it becomes to look away from the systems that failed her — and the children who are still waiting for someone to believe them. Follow Weird True Crime wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a review if you have a minute — it helps more people find the show.

A new report shines light on how immigrant families in Chicago continue to suffer months after the height of Operation Midway Blitz. Many families are struggling to find consistent work, are behind on rent, and are at risk of eviction. Host Jacoby Cochran and creative producer Michelle Navarro look over the report's findings. Plus, it seems that May Day went down pretty smoothly for CPS, and we've got some of our favorite places to take the kiddos in our lives. Good News: "Aged Well" Documentary Screening Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5 episode: Illinois Solar Energy Assoc. Enjoy Illinois TimeLine Theatre Co Window Nation Newberry Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

My guest today is Ross Greene. He is a clinical child psychologist. Greene's research has been extensively published in academic journals and he and the CPS model have been mentioned in popular media. He advocates against punitive, exclusionary disciplinary practices, including detention, suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment, restraint, and seclusion. The topic is his book The Kids Who Aren't Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: American education system challenges Meeting kids where they are Meritocracy vs equity Behavioral issues and classroom disruption Nature vs nurture in learning Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

**Clay Edwards Show – 12 & 13 Year Olds Having a Baby** Clay rips into the story of a 12-year-old girl and 13-year-old boy in Mississippi who had a full-on baby shower to celebrate her pregnancy.   He calls it what it is — disgusting and heartbreaking. Babies raising babies. He questions how the adults responsible for these kids let this happen and asks whether CPS should be involved and if the parents should face charges. Clay says a 12-year-old getting pregnant should be treated as statutory rape, not celebrated with decorations and gifts.   At least the 13-year-old father is in the picture… but that's about the only “positive” he can find in this mess. Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio at its finest.

We're glad you are joining our discussion on the hidden complexities of kinship care and discover how faith, community, and wisdom can transform the way we care for children through the foster care system. We're exploring critical aspects family support in complex situations involving kinship care including the pressures on CPS, the need for equipping kinship caregivers to care for kids from hard places.As child welfare systems evolve, so do the tensions between maintaining biological bonds and seeking the best for the child's safety and well-being. Herbie Newell, Chelsea Sobolik, and Rick Morton delve into the realities of kinship care—uncovering the heartbreaking stories of children caught in systemic challenges, while emphasizing the importance of preparation, humility, and the church's role in restoring hope. You'll discover how courts are rethinking placement priorities, the importance of culturally sensitive parenting, and how community and faith-based solutions can fill critical gaps.We break down practical ways to support kinship families—from resource provision to advocating for policies that prioritize the child's best interest. You'll gain insight into the moral and biblical foundations that compel us to see every child as made in God's image and to foster a church that advocates and cares across cultural and racial lines. This episode reveals why common sense, prayer, and active compassion are the most powerful tools in transforming child welfare from the inside out.Whether you're a foster parent, church leader, policymaker, or concerned citizen, this conversation challenges you to examine your role in transforming a broken system into a network of love, support, and justice. If you believe every child deserves a safe, loving family—and that the Church has a vital part to play—then this episode is a must-listen.Join us around the table as we explore the intersections of faith, policy, and compassion in fostering resilient, healthy families. Because caring for vulnerable children isn't just a system—it's a calling.00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Kinship Care02:09 - How Faith Shapes Our View of Family & Child Welfare03:30 - Defining Family: Truth, Flourishing, and Broken Systems05:08 - Why One-Size-Fits-All Policy Fails Vulnerable Children08:29 - The Preparation Gap in Kinship vs. Foster Care09:32 - How the Church Can Resource Kinship Families10:40 - Real Story: When Kinship Care Goes Wrong14:18 - Policy Perspective: Best Interest of the Child16:30 - HHS "A Home for Every Child" Initiative Explained19:29 - Why the Church Reaches Where Government Cannot21:42 - NY Appeals Court Case: Kinship Placement Rights24:46 - Foster Care vs. Kinship: A False Either/Or Choice27:51 - Closing Takeaway: Prayer as the First Response30:21 - 3 Practical Ways to Advocate for Kids in Care32:47 - Final Challenge: Open Your Eyes to Families Around You

Why did the CPS ignore the evidence at Sandringham? In this explosive investigation, Andrew Gold and Lauren "The Insider" (www.youtube.com/@Laurentheinsider  - subscribe!) delve into one of the most chilling and overlooked scandals involving the British Royal Family. In 2012, the body of 17-year-old Alyssa Dmitrijeva was discovered on royal grounds—just a stone's throw from where Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express" allegedly landed. Why was the investigation silenced, and what is the connection to Prince Andrew, Ghislaine Maxwell, and a green Lexus that vanished from police records? Is this state corruption on a global level from a royal cabal? SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  We explore the "deep rot" within the establishment, from suspicious shooting parties at Sandringham to the role of the Crown Prosecution Service under Keir Starmer. This isn't just a conspiracy theory; it's a methodical look at the evidence, the missing flight logs, and the witnesses who were warned to "back off." Subscribe to Heretics as we peel back the layers of the establishment. #PrinceAndrew #JeffreyEpstein #RoyalScandal #Sandringham #TrueCrime #InvestigativeJournalism #CoverUp #Documentary #Heretics #AndrewGold #Latvia #Establishment #EstablishmentSecrets #JusticeForAlyssa Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 0:00 - The Case They Wanted Forgotten 1:51 - 60 Hours in the Epstein Files 3:45 - Sandringham's Darkest Secret 5:10 - The "Lolita Express" Landing Site 7:05 - A Timeline of a Cover-Up 9:00 - Evidence Erased: The Green Lexus 10:45 - Keir Starmer and the CPS Mystery 13:10 - Why Sources Are Terrified 16:15 - Where was Prince Andrew? 18:45 - Codename: "Fishing Farms" 21:30 - Smearing a 17-Year-Old Victim 25:55 - The Impossible Security Breach 28:50 - Burner Phones & Warning Signs 33:10 - What the King Was Told 38:40 - No Pass Required: Ghislaine Maxwell 42:15 - Reopening the Case: What Happens Next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Social media turned child abuse into a competitive sport. Munchausen by proxy expert Andrea Dunlop is here to explain how it works and why it's growing.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1312What We Discuss with Andrea Dunlop:Munchausen by proxy abuse is when a caregiver — usually a mother — fabricates, exaggerates, or induces illness in a child for emotional gratification, attention, and control. It's not a delusion or a bad parenting moment — it's calculated, premeditated, and persistent abuse that can include unnecessary surgeries, poisoning, and starvation.Social media has supercharged this abuse by giving perpetrators an unlimited audience for sympathy, an online playbook for faking illnesses, and access to rare disease communities they can infiltrate. Support groups, GoFundMe campaigns, and medical blogs become tools for manipulation — turning the attention economy into a weapon against children.The system meant to protect kids often fails them — there's no official designation for Munchausen by proxy in most states, CPS may miscategorize it as "medical neglect," and perpetrators routinely cross state lines to dodge investigations. Child abuse records don't reliably follow offenders, giving them a clean slate with every move.When the abuser is someone you love, the psychological cost of confronting the truth is so high that many people build elaborate alternate realities rather than face it. Family members, doctors, and community members often choose their own comfort over a child's safety — and perpetrators exploit that reluctance masterfully.Trust your instincts — if something feels off about a child's medical situation, don't ignore it. Learning to recognize the red flags — like constant one-upmanship about a child's illness, doctor shopping, or a parent discussing death when no terminal diagnosis exists — can literally save a life. Awareness isn't paranoia; it's protection.And much more...Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Booking.com: Book your getaway now with booking.comLufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanBoll & Branch: 15% off first set of sheets: bollandbranch.com, code JORDANSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.