Podcasts about defending

Today we've got two cool ways of reaching out. One starts with a ring, the other, a ding. It's calling vs texting. Defending the tradition of talking on the phone, it's the host of the Heavyweight Podcast, Jonathan Goldstein. And here to talk up texting we have Kalila Holt, producer of the Heavyweight Podcast. Whether you like to type or talk, you'll have a lot to say about this one! Find out who wins and vote for your favorite at smashboom.org.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   1.      Serving God with a pure heart. 2.      Finding your role. 3.      God rewards all who are obedient.   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062826.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25  

Coach Matt Beisel joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 463.As the Head Coach of Concordia University Track & Field and Cross Country, Coach Beisel has helped build one of the premier programs in the NAIA. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs have earned multiple NAIA Top-10 finishes, conference championships, national champions, All-Americans, and a reputation for developing student-athletes both on and off the track.In this episode, Coach Beisel shares his incredible journey from a walk-on athlete to one of the most respected coaches in collegiate track & field. We discuss Concordia's championship culture, recruiting philosophy, athlete development, faith-based leadership, training methodology, double-threshold training, racewalking, and what makes Concordia University such a unique student-athlete experience.Whether you're a coach, athlete, recruit, parent, or fan of collegiate cross country and track & field, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Topics Covered:✅ Building a championship culture at Concordia University✅ Recruiting student-athletes who fit the Bulldog standard✅ Faith, leadership, and coaching philosophy✅ Developing NAIA All-Americans and National Champions✅ Double-threshold training and modern endurance coaching✅ Individualized athlete development✅ The importance of relationships in coaching✅ Racewalking and growing unique opportunities in track & field✅ Time management, leadership, and building sustainable success

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, a sense of unease settles over the nation. The country's ideological foundations are being threatened, and the lines are being drawn in an ideological civil war. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West, combat veteran, and former Member of the U.S. Congress, joins Seth by phone to talk about his involvement with the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU), where he serves as Executive Director, and the ACRU’s Committee to Support and Defend. Become a member of the committee today at https://supportanddefend.org/. In their thought-provoking conversation, Lieutenant Colonel West shares his insights on the parallels between the current state of the nation and the lead-up to the Civil War. He discusses the threat of Marxism and Islamism, and how they're combining to form a powerful and destructive force. He also talks about the importance of understanding and defending America's constitutional rights and freedoms, and the need for a new generation of leaders to step up and take action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Break | Exposing Corruption, Defending Freedom --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and former Justice Department official. Von Spakovsky discusses recent election developments in New York, election law issues, and analyzes the Supreme Court's decision in Blanche v. Lau, including its potential implications for future election administration and voting-related legal challenges. 28:18 – Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company. Gillooly discusses newly released documents concerning COVID-era government funding of biological research and the ongoing debate surrounding accountability, public trust in healthcare institutions, and the relationship between government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and public health policy. The conversation also focuses on personal preparedness and healthcare decision-making following lessons learned during the COVID pandemic. 38:36 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:36 – Jeremy Dys, Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute. Dys examines religious liberty issues under the Trump administration, discussing legal and policy developments involving First Amendment protections, religious expression, and the role of faith-based organizations in public life. 57:49 – Kurt Couchman, Senior Fiscal Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity. Couchman discusses federal budget battles and government shutdowns, arguing for reforms that would increase congressional accountability and encourage lawmakers to complete appropriations work on time. 1:16:57 - Monologue 1:25:48 – Tom Coulson, owner of Liberty Coin Service. Coulson provides an update on the precious metals market, discusses trends affecting gold and silver prices, and reviews listener-submitted coin collections and rare coin finds sent in for evaluation. 1:36:00 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, storyteller, and Michigan travel expert. Rademacher highlights festivals, attractions, outdoor activities, and community events taking place across Michigan, offering listeners ideas for weekend travel and exploration. 1:44:56 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses the latest developments involving the conflict with Iran, reactions to recent statements from President Trump, and ongoing debates surrounding U.S. foreign policy, military strategy, and diplomatic efforts in the region. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 20 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/rsjeaCh_UBA

Defending some of the Trump administration's most controversial policies in court, before frequently skeptical judges, can be difficult. But Abhishek “Abhi” Kambli, who recently stepped down as deputy associate attorney general, took on this challenge—repeatedly. During 15 months at the U.S. Department of Justice, he personally argued more than 20 consequential cases, involving subjects including the Biglaw executive orders, the Alien Enemies Act, and military service by transgender individuals.Earlier this month, Kambli joined Holtzman Vogel—a boutique known for its political-law practice, state attorneys general work, and government investigations expertise, as well as its high-level connections in Republican and conservative circles. Having completed his government service, Abhi is freer than before to speak his mind—and graciously agreed to sit down with me to talk about his time in the administration.Thanks to Abhi for a thoughtful conversation, which included fielding difficult questions, and congrats to him on his latest move.Show Notes:* Abhishek Kambli bio, Holtzman Vogel* Abhi Khambli, X (fka Twitter)* Ex-DOJ Lawyer Who Defended Trump's Big Law Attacks Lands at Firm, by Tatyana Monnay for Bloomberg Law* DOJ's Kambli Entrusted to Pull Off Win in Trump-Big Law Fight, by Justin Henry for Bloomberg LawSponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlat.substack.com/subscribe

Humility is one of the most quietly powerful practices for positive psychology and mental health. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Here's the heart of it: humility is not a weakness. It's not about making yourself small or performing modesty for social approval. It's an accurate, grounded sense of self, what Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren calls "right-sizing." You own your strengths and weaknesses. And you hold your worth steady through all of it. We explored four types of humility this month: relational, intellectual, cultural, and existential. And we worked through three core ingredients to build humility up: Know Yourself. This is where self-compassion becomes essential. Self-knowledge without self-compassion tends to slide into rumination — that harsh, looping self-focus that keeps us stuck. Dr. Kristin Neff's research reminds us that genuine self-reflection requires feeling safe enough to look clearly, without bracing for an attack. When self-compassion is in place, honest self-awareness becomes possible. So does recognizing things like the better-than-average effect, which is our tendency to unconsciously and inaccurately position ourselves as a little more right, and others a little more wrong. Humility gently corrects that drift. Check Yourself. This is ego territory. When we feel threatened, the ego rises up. We deflect, deny, shut down, intellectualize. It's a very human, very normal response. But it doesn't have to run the show. One of the most practical tools from this series: when you feel defensive, pause. Breathe. Then ask yourself, "What would I think if I weren't feeling defensive?" That question can create some space for the ego to stand down and lets emotional regulation take over instead of reactivity. Go Beyond Yourself. This is where the magic of humility really shows itself as we build a genuine curiosity about other people and life's bigger questions. The self-forgetfulness that C.S. Lewis describes as essential to humility puts it all into action. When we're not so consumed by ourselves, the world opens up. And that's where connection, meaning, and joy actually show up in more noticeable, lasting ways. If you've worked through this series and feel less certain than when you started, that's not a problem. That's the practice of humility in action. Sitting with uncertainty, tolerating what's unresolved, resisting the cultural pressure toward easy answers and performed confidence is peak courage. It's often uncomfortable and it's always worth it. If this work has stirred something that feels bigger than you want to carry alone, please reach out to a therapist, a trusted friend, or a support community. Seeking support isn't weakness. It's an act of humility and one of the most courageous things you can do. And for Joy Lab Program members: your Episode Experiment includes a guided meditation and journal prompts to help you harvest and integrate the work you've done this month.  We close with Rilke (we know, we close with Rilke a lot!): "Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." Keep tending to your humility. It grows good things.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).       Sources and Notes for our Element of Humility: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this Humility series: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth it for Mental Health [ep. 268] Know Yourself: The Humility Practice That Quiets Rumination and Builds Emotional Resilience [ep. 269] Check Yourself: Ego Threat, Stress Relief, & Needing to Prove Yourself [270] Book: Humble by Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD Tara Brach's website Find more about Neff's work on Self-compassion at Self-Compassion.org More on C.S. Lewis from the C.S. Lewis Foundation.  Hagá & Olson. 'If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect': Children's and adults' perceptions of intellectually arrogant, humble, and diffident people. Access here. Nielsen & Marrone. Humility: Our current understanding of the construct and its role in organizations. Access here. Porter et al. Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility. Access here. Van Tongeren et al. Humility. Access here.  Weidman et al. The psychological structure of humility. Access here. Wright et al. The psychological significance of humility. Access here. Wendell Berry's book Standing by Words   Common Questions: Q: How do I stop being so hard on myself without losing self-awareness? A: Self-compassion and self-knowledge are partners. As researcher Dr. Kristin Neff puts it, "You can look clearly at yourself when you're not afraid of what you'll find." Self-compassion creates the psychological safety for honest, accurate self-appraisal, replacing harsh rumination with compassionate self-reflection. Humility is the result: an accurate, grounded sense of self that's neither inflated nor deflated. Q: Why does being humble feel so uncomfortable and countercultural? A: Because in many ways, it is. We live in a world that often rewards certainty, self-promotion, and being right, even when those things don't actually nourish us. Building humility means opening up to uncertainty and the unknown, which takes real courage. The good news is that discomfort is also building something called uncertainty-tolerance, a form of emotional resilience that reaches across every area of your life in really nourishing ways.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome & orientation — Aimee frames the three-part humility arc (Know Yourself → Check Yourself → Go Beyond Yourself) [01:30] Henry's realization: humility, like every Joy Lab Element, is ultimately about learning to love well and connect more deeply [03:00] Why humility is the antidote to loneliness — the difference between being surrounded by people and being genuinely seen; how isolation is really a form of alienation [05:00] What it feels like to be with a truly humble person — and why humility makes us safer, more trustworthy, and more magnetic in relationships and communities [06:30] The traffic circle of defensiveness — Aimee on why the risk of being burned by someone is still better than a lifetime of self-protective looping [07:30] Epistemic humility explained — the idea that your understanding of reality is always partial, always filtered, always a vantage point. And so is everyone else's. (Plus: a pronunciation debate.) [08:45] Why disagreement doesn't mean someone is wrong, and how truth is larger than any one person's grasp of it [10:30] William James on the deepest craving in human nature: to be appreciated and seen [11:00] Two practical strategies for going beyond yourself: (1) deep, active listening as a humility practice — not formulating your response, but truly receiving another person; (2) seeing the innocence of others [12:30] Thich Nhat Hanh: "Listen until they empty their hearts." Henry shares this as a guide for showing up and listening [13:30] Seeing the innocence in others — Henry's 30+ years of clinical wisdom distilled: most people are doing the best they can with what they have, right now. How holding that awareness softens judgment without eliminating boundaries [15:30] Aimee reflects: "That's the wisdom I'd want somebody to hold when they see me messing up." [16:00] Experiment preview for Joy Lab Program members + closing Rumi quote: "You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt — the popular Republican who has won all three of his mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make an impassioned and deeply substantive case for pluralism as the foundation of the entire American experiment. Holt, who recently gave a notable speech on the subject, argues that the American system was fundamentally built on the acceptance of pluralism and the idea that compromise should produce something "good enough" rather than perfect for any single faction — and that the founders gave us a pretty good system specifically designed to channel disagreement away from political violence. The problem, Holt argues, is that the system is now actively making compromise harder. He points to closed partisan primaries as a central culprit: because he faces all voters rather than a narrow partisan base, he's incentivized to build consensus, but most candidates today are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters and campaign on culture-war messaging rather than the bread-and-butter issues people actually care about. The conversation broadens into the structural and cultural threats Holt sees to a pluralistic society. He argues this era has revealed the long-ignored flaws in American democracy — that we've all taken the system for granted — and makes the case that getting rid of closed partisan primaries, sometimes through ballot initiatives, is one of the most important reforms available, provided it's done in a way that doesn't simply flip parties or states for partisan advantage but instead empowers minority-party voters to act as genuine swing votes. Holt is sharp on education's role in all of this: he worries that the voucherization of schools and the explosion of private schools risk teaching kids in ideological monocultures, and laments the erosion of civics education over the past two decades, noting that public schools deliberately deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind. He and Chuck dig into whether pluralism can even be taught or whether it has to be lived in a genuinely diverse place, the difficulty of having a nuanced public conversation about AI data centers, and the housing crisis that Holt argues is not getting nearly enough attention from either the national media or Washington — closing with a concrete look at what a federal housing bill would actually mean for a fast-growing city like Oklahoma City. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. 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Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast 00:45 Was the city in mourning after the OKC Thunder lost? 02:30 Are San Antonio and OKC set to become rival cities? 04:30 The mayor gave a speech about the importance of pluralism 05:15 The American experiment is based on the acceptance of pluralism 06:00 Compromise should result in “good enough”, not perfect for anybody 07:30 The founders gave us a pretty good system to avoid political violence 09:45 Nowadays, the system is making compromise harder 10:30 OKC’s politics mirror the country, went 49-48 for Trump in ‘24 12:00 Won all three mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote 12:45 Mayor faces all voters rather than closed partisan primaries 14:00 Electoral system needs to incentivize consensus building 15:45 Candidates used to campaign on their ability to work across the aisle 17:15 Messaging from gubernatorial candidates are not bread & butter issues 18:30 Candidates are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters 20:30 Can you teach pluralism, or do you have to live in a diverse place? 22:15 There are always opposing views that exist even in highly red/blue areas 24:30 This era has revealed the flaws/weaknesses of our democracy 25:30 We’ve all taken our system for granted 26:00 We have to get away from closed partisan primaries 28:00 How do you convince parties in power to open up primaries to more voters? 29:00 Some states can get rid of partisan primaries via ballot initiatives 30:45 The process shouldn’t flip parties or states 32:30 Voters in the minority should act as swing votes 34:45 Voucherization of schools can lead kids to learning in a monoculture 36:15 There’s been explosion in the creation of private schools 38:00 There’s been an erosion in civics education the past two decades 39:30 Public schools deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind 41:45 Can the electorate have a nuanced conversation around AI data centers? 43:30 Hard for elected officials to go against the NIMBY crowd 44:00 Politicians have to argue for the positive trade offs 45:15 Bringing in tech and investment used to be good politics, it’s not with data centers 45:45 Housing is the issue that’s not getting enough attention from media & DC 46:45 What would the housing bill do for you in OKC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd breaks down a seismic primary night in New York, where Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialist candidates swept their races — and argues the DSA may be on the verge of becoming the far-left equivalent of the Freedom Caucus, a small but disciplined faction capable of making the establishment's life genuinely miserable. The most stunning data point: Chuck argues Chuck Schumer likely couldn't win a Democratic primary anywhere in New York right now, that Dan Goldman lost his primary handily, and that while Schumer clearly shouldn't run again, politicians rarely walk away on their own. It was also a quietly bad night for Hakeem Jeffries, and Chuck raises the genuinely open question of whether Jeffries would even survive a primary challenge — and whether he still has a clear path to the speakership if Democrats take the House. The strategic lesson the left has internalized, Chuck argues, is that the smaller the Democratic majority, the more leverage a committed progressive bloc can apply, which means Democrats may have to govern in a fundamentally different way than their leadership wants. But Chuck repeatedly returns to the central tension: this brand of far-left politics plays beautifully in coastal cities but the socialist label simply doesn't travel well elsewhere, the rise of far-left politics has become uncomfortably intertwined with rising antisemitism, pro-Israel Democrats may soon find themselves politically homeless, and the real test will be whether progressives can win anywhere outside their urban strongholds. It all amounts, Chuck says, to a genuine fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party. He closes with a heartfelt remembrance of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who passed away at 100 — recalling a man who always grounded his opinions in data, and what a personal treat it was to have known him. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt — the popular Republican who has won all three of his mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make an impassioned and deeply substantive case for pluralism as the foundation of the entire American experiment. Holt, who recently gave a notable speech on the subject, argues that the American system was fundamentally built on the acceptance of pluralism and the idea that compromise should produce something "good enough" rather than perfect for any single faction — and that the founders gave us a pretty good system specifically designed to channel disagreement away from political violence. The problem, Holt argues, is that the system is now actively making compromise harder. He points to closed partisan primaries as a central culprit: because he faces all voters rather than a narrow partisan base, he's incentivized to build consensus, but most candidates today are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters and campaign on culture-war messaging rather than the bread-and-butter issues people actually care about. The conversation broadens into the structural and cultural threats Holt sees to a pluralistic society. He argues this era has revealed the long-ignored flaws in American democracy — that we've all taken the system for granted — and makes the case that getting rid of closed partisan primaries, sometimes through ballot initiatives, is one of the most important reforms available, provided it's done in a way that doesn't simply flip parties or states for partisan advantage but instead empowers minority-party voters to act as genuine swing votes. Holt is sharp on education's role in all of this: he worries that the voucherization of schools and the explosion of private schools risk teaching kids in ideological monocultures, and laments the erosion of civics education over the past two decades, noting that public schools deliberately deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind. He and Chuck dig into whether pluralism can even be taught or whether it has to be lived in a genuinely diverse place, the difficulty of having a nuanced public conversation about AI data centers, and the housing crisis that Holt argues is not getting nearly enough attention from either the national media or Washington — closing with a concrete look at what a federal housing bill would actually mean for a fast-growing city like Oklahoma City. Finally, skip the reflecting pool… Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 list of his favorite Washington D.C. monuments & answers listeners’ questions in the Ask Chuck segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:00 Mamdani backed DSA candidates sweep in NY primaries 06:00 Democratic socialists could become the far left equivalent of Freedom Caucus? 06:45 Chuck Schumer likely couldn’t win any Democratic primary in New York 07:30 Dan Goldman lost his primary handily 09:45 Schumer shouldn’t run again, but politicians rarely walk away 10:30 It was a bad night for Hakeem Jeffries, would he survive a primary? 13:30 The left has learned that you can make life miserable for the establishment 15:00 The smaller the Dems majority, the more pressure the left can apply in Congress 15:45 Hakeem Jeffries may not have a clear path to the speakership 17:00 Democrats will have to govern differently if the majority is narrow 19:00 The far left politics play on the coasts, but can it win elsewhere? 21:45 The socialist label doesn’t travel well outside the left leaning cities 23:30 Far-left politics has become intertwined with rise of antisemitism 24:45 Pro-Israel Democrats could become politically homeless 25:45 Big test will be if progressive can win elsewhere 27:45 There’s a real fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic party29:00 Alan Greenspan passes away at the age of 100 30:30 Greenspan always grounded his opinions in data 33:15 It was a treat to know Alan Greenspan personally 41:45 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast 42:30 Was the city in mourning after the OKC Thunder lost? 44:15 Are San Antonio and OKC set to become rival cities? 46:15 The mayor gave a speech about the importance of pluralism 47:00 The American experiment is based on the acceptance of pluralism 47:45 Compromise should result in “good enough”, not perfect for anybody 49:15 The founders gave us a pretty good system to avoid political violence 51:30 Nowadays, the system is making compromise harder 52:15 OKC’s politics mirror the country, went 49-48 for Trump in ‘24 53:45 Won all three mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote 54:30 Mayor faces all voters rather than closed partisan primaries 55:45 Electoral system needs to incentivize consensus building 57:30 Candidates used to campaign on their ability to work across the aisle 59:00 Messaging from gubernatorial candidates are not bread & butter issues 01:00:15 Candidates are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters 01:02:15 Can you teach pluralism, or do you have to live in a diverse place? 01:04:00 There are always opposing views that exist even in highly red/blue areas 01:06:15 This era has revealed the flaws/weaknesses of our democracy 01:07:15 We’ve all taken our system for granted 01:07:45 We have to get away from closed partisan primaries 01:09:45 How do you convince parties in power to open up primaries to more voters? 01:10:45 Some states can get rid of partisan primaries via ballot initiatives 01:12:30 The process shouldn’t flip parties or states 01:14:15 Voters in the minority should act as swing votes 01:16:30 Voucherization of schools can lead kids to learning in a monoculture 01:18:00 There’s been explosion in the creation of private schools 01:19:45 There’s been an erosion in civics education the past two decades 01:21:15 Public schools deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind 01:23:30 Can the electorate have a nuanced conversation around AI data centers? 01:25:15 Hard for elected officials to go against the NIMBY crowd 01:25:45 Politicians have to argue for the positive trade offs 01:27:00 Bringing in tech and investment used to be good politics, it’s not with data centers 01:27:30 Housing is the issue that’s not getting enough attention from media & DC 01:28:30 What would the housing bill do for you in OKC? 01:29:45 Chuck’s thoughts on the interview with Mayor David Holt 01:32:00 ToddCast Top 5 list 01:33:30 Top 5 historical attractions in Washington DC 01:35:45 Honorable Mention - Mount Vernon 01:37:15 #5 The World War I Memorial 01:38:45 #4 Albert Einstein Memorial 01:40:30 #3 Arlington National Cemetery 01:43:00 #2 Korean War Memorial 01:44:15 #1 Vietnam Veterans Memorial 01:47:15 Ask Chuck 01:47:30 Thoughts on the predictions Trump might not finish his term? 01:56:15 Do leaders rise due to the political moment, or do they make the history? 02:03:00 Does George W Bush’s “go shopping” mindset say something about boomers? 02:09:15 Where would you rank the Iran war amongst top presidential blunders? 02:18:45 Why can’t the country ever deal with long term crises in advance? 02:23:15 How do you manage to juggle your busy schedule? 02:27:15 Does Trump’s leadership style hurt the ability to make peace?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why are some people cheering when Washington, D.C.'s monuments, fountains, and public spaces fall into disrepair? Todd examines the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, the vandalism that followed, and the media reaction to President Trump's efforts to clean up the nation's capital ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration. Todd also discusses the arrests tied to the damage, comments from The View's Whoopi Goldberg, and what this debate reveals about modern political outrage. Is this really about a reflecting pool, or is it another example of opposition to anything associated with Donald Trump? Conservative Not Bitter explores the deeper issues behind the headlines.

Have you ever felt like you're constantly proving yourself?Explaining your intentions.Defending your character.Showing people how loyal you are.How much you care.How hard you try.Only to still feel unseen.For a lot of us, approval became something that felt conditional. We learned that love had to be earned, acceptance had to be secured, and belonging came with expectations. So we adapted. We became the helper, the fixer, the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the one who kept giving just a little more in hopes that someone would finally say, “You're enough.”But what happens when you're exhausted from performing?What happens when you're tired of convincing people that you're worthy of respect, love, understanding, or a seat at the table?In this episode of Conversation For One, we talk about the hidden cost of living for validation, why so many people feel trapped in a cycle of overexplaining and overgiving, and how conditional approval can leave us feeling like we're constantly auditioning for a role in someone else's life.Because the truth is, healthy relationships don't require a constant presentation of your value.The people who are meant for you won't need to be convinced of your worth.And healing often begins the moment you stop performing and start believing that who you are is already enough.It's time to step off the stage, put down the script, and stop auditioning for a role that was never yours to earn.

Why are some people cheering when Washington, D.C.'s monuments, fountains, and public spaces fall into disrepair? Todd examines the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, the vandalism that followed, and the media reaction to President Trump's efforts to clean up the nation's capital ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration. Todd also discusses the arrests tied to the damage, comments from The View's Whoopi Goldberg, and what this debate reveals about modern political outrage. Is this really about a reflecting pool, or is it another example of opposition to anything associated with Donald Trump? Conservative Not Bitter explores the deeper issues behind the headlines.

today we outline the transformative role and ethical boundaries of generative AI across journalism, academic publishing, and digital media. In newsrooms, AI is framed as an efficiency tool for data-to-text generation and verification rather than a replacement for human editorial judgment. Academic and legal perspectives emphasize that while AI can assist in manuscript preparation and research, it cannot be credited as an author due to a lack of legal accountability. Guidelines from major publishers like Elsevier and Amazon KDP mandate strict transparency and disclosure requirements for AI-generated text and imagery to maintain public trust. Furthermore, the texts explore economic shifts, such as data licensing and the legal tensions surrounding copyright infringement in AI training. Ultimately, the consensus across these industries is that human oversight remains essential to safeguard accuracy, originality, and professional ethics.

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen discuss who stood out during the offseason training program, plus some storylines to watch as training camp kicks off next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's pre-wedding weekend festivities make today's blinds? Play along with Bradley and Leah to find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Concealed Carry Magazine's executive editor Kevin Michalowski sits down with Michael and Alisha for a straight conversation most gun owners need to hear: marksmanship is the easy part. The hard part — mindset, the law, and what actually happens after you use a firearm — is where most people are undertrained. He also breaks down how everyday people are protecting their houses of worship after the Michigan church attack, and why a "safety team" beats doing nothing. Then it's a packed news week: California's AB 1948 (your CCW could go from a 2-year to a 3-year permit), a 9-0 Supreme Court win for gun owners, a Pasadena PD dashcam you have to see to believe, and a new Second Amendment Foundation lawsuit over red dots and carry guns. Chapters: 0:00 — Welcome + what's on the show 0:37 — Kristie Bruce-Lane wins big in San Diego's SD-40 — beating $4.5 million in opposition spending 2:58 — Movie Night: SDCGO takes over a theater for "Young Washington" (July 7) 4:03 — Massad Ayoob's Deadly Force Instructor class comes to San Diego (July 11) 6:04 — AB 1948: California moves to extend CCW licenses from 2 years to 3 16:41 — Kevin Michalowski (Concealed Carry Magazine / USCCA): training, mindset & defending houses of worship 49:29 — Cakes Concealed: rethinking off-body carry for women, with founder Tamkin 1:12:44 — Pasadena PD "horseplay": an officer shoots his partner on dashcam 1:24:23 — Supreme Court 9-0: marijuana use alone can't strip your gun rights 1:42:13 — SAF sues Contra Costa County over red dot, light & 1911 carry bans 1:57:01 — Stump My Nephew: Smith & Wesson, Volcanic & the birth of the Henry rifle (Chapter times are from the raw recording — shift them by however much intro/cold-open gets added in post.) If you carry, train others, or just want California gun news told straight, this one's for you. New episodes every Sunday. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss one. ▶ https://gunownersradio.com ▶ https://youtube.com/@gunownersradio #ConcealedCarry #SelfDefense #SecondAmendment #GunOwnersRadio #2A

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Lionel Messi has made more World Cup history.

In the wake of the George Floyd protests, Charlie went to Minnesota State University to speak on the state of the country, how to protect the small towns of America from the woke mob, and why it matters to defend conservative values. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hoover Institution's Eyck Freymann argues that the United States can deter a war with China by strengthening its defense of Taiwan. He spoke at the Hoover Institution in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hoover Institution's Eyck Freymann argues that the United States can deter a war with China by strengthening its defense of Taiwan. He spoke at the Hoover Institution in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the George Floyd protests, Charlie went to Minnesota State University to speak on the state of the country, how to protect the small towns of America from the woke mob, and why it matters to defend conservative values. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A convicted killer with thirty-six institutional conduct violations — guilty on thirty-two — and a family that still insists she doesn't belong there. Mackenzie Shirilla was found guilty of killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan after driving her car into a building at close to a hundred miles an hour in Strongsville, Ohio. Every court that has reviewed the case has upheld the conviction. And her parents have not accepted a single word of it.Her car's data recorder told investigators everything Shirilla wouldn't. Full accelerator. No braking. A direct trajectory into a commercial structure. Before the crash, a family friend heard Shirilla screaming she would wreck the car with Russo inside. Days before the fatal night, she drove to the same dead-end road. Prosecutors later introduced decoded prison calls showing Shirilla and her mother Natalie had developed a fabricated language to communicate on monitored lines. In one decoded exchange, according to prosecutors, Shirilla discussed telling police she'd had a seizure — a claim that became the centerpiece of her defense at trial.The prison record since conviction tells its own story. Natalie Shirilla was captured on a recorded call telling her daughter that rehabilitation is for “actual criminals.” She called the Russo family “evil.” Steve Shirilla appeared in a Netflix documentary, said on camera he was fine with his daughter's substance use, and lost his teaching position at a Catholic school. A fellow inmate described Mackenzie as showing no remorse and compared her to Regina George. The Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal. Parole eligibility begins in 2037. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke examine what this family dynamic reveals about the person at the center of it.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.#MackenzieShirilla #NatalieShirilla #HiddenKillersLive #TheCrash #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #StrongsvilleOhio #ShirillaPrisonCalls #TrueCrime #TheCrashNetflix

The breaking news right now. Powerful storms sweeping the country tonight. More than 200 million in the path of life threatening tornadoes and flash flooding. Rob Marciano and Jason Allen in the storm zone. Defending the DEI. President Trump and Vice President Vance hitting back at critics who say they caved to Iran.

How is increased immigration enforcement impacting the right to religious freedom? Should some "sensitive" locations be treated differently? Get an update on the twists and turns of this legal issue that has real world consequences for religious freedom, houses of worship, schools, hospitals, and other key places in our community. Holly and Amanda discuss the change in policy from the Trump administration, and they go in-depth on the legal and policy response – including long-term strategies and short-term solutions.  SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:35): A new policy that upended everything Holly wrote about the change in the sensitive locations policy in her column for our magazine in the spring of 2025: Defending churches and other sensitive locations from government intrusion   Amanda mentioned the online tracker of incidents: ProtectSensitiveLocations.org   Segment 2 (starting at 07:59): The legal response Learn more about the specific immigration cases on the immigration page of BJC's website. You can also visit the website of the Law, Rights and Religion Project to see their report on immigration and religious liberty.  Baptist News Global shared an update on the lawsuits last week: Sensitive locations lawsuit amended with more concerns   Segment 3 (starting at 26:28): The policy response BJC supports the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R.1061 / S.455). Want to ask your members of Congress to support the long-term solution? Use our simple form, and we'll send an email from you! Amanda mentioned the following two articles: From PBS Newshour: Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70 billion infusion from Congress (via the Associated Press) From The Hill: House sends reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement to Trump's desk by Sudiksha Kochi Want special emails about our show? Click here to sign up for our email list! You can also let us know at the bottom of that form if you want updates on immigration and other topics.  Video of our episodes are now on YouTube! Click here for the season 7 playlist.  Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. Keep these conversations ad-free with a gift to BJC. 

Daniel Schwammenthal, editor of The Jewish Chronicle, joins David Harris for a conversation about the alarming rise of antisemitism and what lies ahead for the Jewish community in the U.K.

As one of the few departments that received a generous funding boost in the recent budget, Minister for Defence Chris Penk had to convince MPs this week that it deserved that cash. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Janet Porter is joined by Brigitte Gabriel for an eye-opening conversation on faith, freedom, and the challenges shaping America's future. They discuss Sharia law, protecting constitutional values, and how believers can turn their convictions into meaningful action.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.truthandliberty.net/subscribe  Donate here: https://www.truthandliberty.net/donate  

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How fear relates to faith When fear is unhealthy How to make fear work for you  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062126.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25  

We've all watched massive deals shrink when buyers chip away at your pricing. Todd Caponi live role plays negotiation tactics with Armand Farrokh to give no more than a 15% discount. In this episode, Todd Caponi breaks down:

This might be the biggest news week in MLP history. Zane and Nico break down the Hurricane Tyra Black ↔ Danni-Elle Townsend trade, debate whether the New Jersey 5s need to make a move of their own, and dig into salary floor/cap rumors that could reshape the league. Then Danni-Elle Townsend joins fresh off the trade to tell her side of the story, followed by Florida Smash's Zoey Weil for a no-holds-barred conversation on the Jay Devilliers/Lea Jansen blowup, the "body bag" debate, and her ongoing beef with Jim Closs.

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Fresh out of the studio, Eyck Freymann, Hoover fellow at Stanford and author of Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China, joins us to explore why the Taiwan question will be decided by economics and coercion, not by invasion. Eyck unpacks the Thucydides Trap as a warning, not a prophecy, traces how Xi Jinping's Belt and Road statecraft shapes his approach to Taiwan, and contrasts a kinetic invasion with the "quarantine" scenario he fears most. He reframes 2027 as a capability milestone, recasts TSMC as a "silicon magnet" binding America to Taiwan, and flags Taiwan's 2028 election as the real flashpoint. Last but not least, Eyck argues the real task is to deter the crisis, not the war."For Beijing, I hope they will say: the United States actually does have a strategy to use every element of its national power to preserve peace and stability without provoking us, and we should not assume the United States is incapable of an effective response. In Taiwan, I think the lesson is: the United States trusts the people of Taiwan to choose the best future for themselves, and ultimately Taiwan's fate is up to the people of Taiwan to choose. That is the heart of what the American One China policy is about and must be about. The people of Taiwan must choose, and the United States will respect their choices. That is a profound insight that doesn't get said often enough." - Eyck FreymannEpisode Highlights:[00:00] Quote of the Day by Eyck Freymann from the Hoover Institution at Stanford[01:18] Eyck's origin story[04:02] When Taiwan deterrence pulled the threads together[06:33] Why the CCP embraces the Thucydides Trap[07:36] Belt and Road as decentralized statecraft[10:18] How Belt and Road consolidated Xi's power[11:39] Xi's legacy project: why Taiwan comes next[12:17] What gets lost without untranslated Chinese sources[14:12] China's unexplained nuclear breakout[16:23] Applied history: lessons from three mentors[19:50] Reframing the timeline: 2027 vs 2049[22:49] Declassifying the Davidson window[24:27] Is 2049 bound by Xi's resolution?[27:34] Cross-strait history and the counterintuitive lesson[29:28] Two scenarios: kinetic invasion vs customs quarantine[34:00] The TSMC financial-shock trigger[36:48] Strategic ambiguity vs structured ambiguity[42:39] The one thing few understand: it's all economic[44:39] The right and wrong asks of Southeast Asian neutrals[47:17] The silicon shield paradox and chip onshoring[50:19] Why the CHIPS Act won't replace Hsinchu[53:49] The January 2028 Taiwan election as a flashpoint[55:24] Meta-question: the neglected domestic politics of Taiwan[58:07] What success looks like for the book[60:14] ClosingProfile: Eyck Freymann, author of "Defending Taiwan" and Hoover FellowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyck-freymann/Personal Site: https://www.eyckfreymann.com/Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. /Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast.Analyse Podcast Main Site: https://analysepodcast.comAnalyse Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-podcast/Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analysepodcast.com/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

Hear Katy Faust's powerful story of championing children's rights. She'll share heartbreaking statistics of kids struggling when they aren't raised by their biological parents and will equip you as a believer to speak up on behalf of children while standing up for the biblical model of family.

When Maxine Clark left a top job in retail to start a make-your-own stuffed animal store, people thought she'd lost her mind. Investors doubted it. Friends questioned it. Retail experts couldn't understand how it would scale.But drawing on more than 20 years as a retail executive, Maxine built a massively successful shopping “experience,” where kids could stuff, dress and personalize their own stuffed animals. Today, Build-A-Bear has generated billions in sales, survived the decline of malls, weathered the financial crisis, and become a global brand.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How a failed errand—and an offhand comment by a kid–inspired a business plan How Maxine leveraged two decades of retail experience to launch Build-a-Bear How Willy Wonka and Walt Disney were early inspirations How she built a wedge against competitors How she got through the financial crisisHow she knew when to step down as CEO– and how to collaborate with her successor TIMESTAMPS: 05:52 - A mom Who Worked for Eleanor Roosevelt 09:18 - The Impromptu Interview That Changed Maxine's Career16:00 - Becoming One of the Few Female Fortune 500 Executives18:43 - Why She Walked Away From Payless21:27 - The Beanie Baby Disappointment That Sparked Build-A-Bear26:14 - Designing the First Store: “Make it Like Willy Wonka.”37:53 - Opening Day — and a Line Out the Door39:53 - Defending the Brand Against Copycats and Lawsuits45:53 - Scaling to Hundreds of Stores and Going Public58:25 - Letting Go: Stepping Down as CEO and Building a LegacyThis episode was researched by Rommel Wood and produced by Kerry Thompson, with music by Ramtin Arablouei, and edited by Neva Grant. Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 14, 2026On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army, The Battles of Lexington and Concord had made it clear that the British government endangered American liberties, Congress then named Virginia planter George Washington as its commander-in-chief, Defending the country without creating a military that could be used to repress the people was a challenge, The army was overlooked by Congress and funds were not available for food or supplies for the militiamen encamped at Valley Forge, PA, When France signed a treaty with the American states in February 1778, they lent money, material, and men to the cause of American independence, The Treaty of Paris formally ended the war in September 1783, and Congress disbanded the army, Washington stepped aside from military leadership, addressing Congress in December, Painter John Trumbull called his retirement one of the highest moral lessons ever given to the world.  Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

TalkSPORT's Emmet Kennedy, Total Performance Data's Adam Mills, Racing Ahead's Andy Newton and former jockey George Gorman bring you the ultimate betting guide to Day Two of Royal Ascot. With strong opinions, a confident NAP in the feature race and multiple big-priced juvenile betting angles, the team tackle every race on Wednesday at the Royal Meeting.

This episode, spoilers happen. Mostly because Matilda appears to have a death wish. F's in the chat. Wanna get a hold of us? Our contact info is over here! https://www.lastpodcasts.com/contact Want more of this show, and to see some of the episode's best stills? Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsagundampodcast

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas break down all the action from the weekend that was for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In 2010, college football player Danroy “DJ” Henry went out to celebrate with his teammates and was fatally shot by a police officer. This event triggered a seven-year journey for the Henry family as they searched for answers about what really happened. CBS News correspondent James Brown reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/22/2019.Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox & LaVar Arrington discuss more of Brendan Sorsby as Texas Tech has come out to defend him. Plus, the guys discuss Deshaun Watson getting another chance to play for the Browns, we have our Pro of the Week, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, but is 35 years enough time? Will and The Crew are joined by Senior Columnist at Townhall and Author, Kurt Schlichter to cut through the copious amounts of misinformation surrounding the case and explain how the verdict was reached, as well as examine how the trial has turned into a cultural flashpoint for race relations in America.Plus, Independent Journalist Nick Sortor joins the show to dive deep into his boots on the ground coverage of the protestors outside the courtroom, and explain why a small group of radicals are attempting to turn Karmelo Anthony into the next Treyvon Martin.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Wattley, attorney, Obama Foundation Fellow, and Founder & Executive Director of UnCommon Law, joins RISE Urban Nation to discuss criminal justice reform, second chances, and the humanity of incarcerated people serving life sentences. With more than 25 years of experience advocating for people in prison and on parole, Keith shares how healing-centered and trauma-informed legal advocacy can create pathways for accountability, transformation, and safe reentry into society. This powerful conversation explores redemption, storytelling, parole reform, and why some of the people society finds hardest to defend are often those most in need of hope and healing. About Keith Wattley Keith Wattley is the Founder and Executive Director of UnCommon Law. He has spent more than two decades advocating for the rights of incarcerated people and those on parole. His work focuses on helping individuals demonstrate personal transformation and successfully navigate California's parole process. In addition to individual advocacy, Keith has trained hundreds of attorneys and law students and has led efforts to improve prison and parole conditions through impact litigation. Keith was selected as an inaugural Obama Foundation Fellow in 2018 and received the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award in 2020. Resources & Mentions

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In this episode of John Solomon Reports, Texas Republican Congressman Keith Self joins to discuss major legislative fights in Washington and the House Freedom Caucus's push for structural reform. Self breaks down his newly proposed Know Your Customer Act, a companion bill to GOP Senator Tom Cotton's measure, which seeks to cut off illegal immigrants from the American banking system and enforce self-deportation by making it impossible for them to remain financially active in the country. Self updates listeners on the tightening timeline for FISA reform ahead of the June 12th deadline, warning of dangerous data broker loopholes and a massive expansion of the surveillance state. In the second segment, California GOP Congressman Jay Obernolte reacts to the state's primary elections, describing how one-party governance in Sacramento, the state capital, has hollowed out the middle class and driven a massive migration to red states. As a leading voice on technology policy, Obernolte provides analysis on the rise of artificial intelligence, outlining the House AI Task Force's focus on content labeling and content authenticity over ineffective watermarking mandates. Lastly, Mark Trammell, CEO of the Center for American Liberty, joins the program to dissect a superseding indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center. Trammell details bombshell allegations that the progressive nonprofit used donor dollars to fund shell companies and fictitious bank accounts to pay informants, who allegedly orchestrated, recruited for, and funded extremis t events like the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally to artificially inflate hate-crime perceptions and boost fundraising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, Alabama GOP Congressman Barry Moore joins to discuss his Senate primary runoff campaign and the key issues driving his platform. Moore also breaks down his new legislation requiring a disclaimer warning at the start of children's programming containing transgender content. In addition, he rails against the "weaponization" of the judicial system in state redistricting processes and highlights the Americans First Immigration Act, which aims to codify President Trump's executive orders. Finally, Moore stresses the critical importance of FISA reform to limit government surveillance overreach and explains the House Freedom Caucus's strong opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies. In the second segment, Wyoming GOP Congresswoman Harriet Hageman shares updates from her own Senate campaign trail and her focus on curbing the overreach of unelected federal bureaucrats. Hageman details the SAFE Act, a bill she introduced to crack down on “chameleon carriers" – trucking companies that evade safety regulations through such means as rotating through names, ownership structures, and registration numbers to authorities, which puts unsafe drivers on the road. In the third segment, media executive, author and producer Chris Fenton dives into the shifting dynamics of Hollywood and the growing momentum toward bringing film production back to the United States. Fenton highlights his new family-friendly comedy, Bad Counselors, which was 100% American-made and employed 1,200 workers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.