Podcasts about Desert Sun

Game on: With the 'Birds and Canucks tied at a game apiece in the Division Semis and the series moving North of the Border, join in for a full Media Roundtable, featuring: Tim O'Brien (NBC-Palm Springs' lead sports anchor/Acrisure in-arena host/Firebirds' rinkside reporter); Shad Powers (columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper); Patrick Williams (features writer at AHL.com, FloHockey, NHL.com); ; and Andrew L. John (reporter for The Desert Sun).Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

The postseason is here! As the Firebirds ready for an opening-round, best-of-three duel with the division rival Calgary Wranglers, join in for this Media Roundtable, featuring: Shad Powers of The Desert Sun; NBC-Palm Springs lead sports anchor/'Birds' in-arena host & rinkside reporter, Tim O'Brien; and Matt Rose, Wranglers' color analyst and co-host of "The Big Show with Rusic and Rose" on Sportsnet 960-The Fan.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

With the 'Birds jockeying for playoff position amid a mere eight games to play, tune in for this Deep-season Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Desert Sun columnist, Shad Powers.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

LOTS of 4 Nations and Firebirds talk on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. The guys talk with Shad Powers from the Desert Sun, beat writer who covers Coachella Valley. John and Darren give their reactions to the 4 Nations Face-Off. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Mary Bono served 15 years in the House, representing a Palms Springs-based seat in Riverside County, CA. She initially entered politics and the House after the tragic passing of her late husband Sonny Bono - the world-famous singer / TV star turned mayor and ultimately congressman. In this conversation, she talks the political rise of Sonny Bono, running for and winning a seat in the House amidst tragedy, getting her bearings as a member herself, putting her own stamp on her service, taking tough votes as a moderate, championing the cause of prescription drug abuse prevention, and much more in an illuminating conversation with someone who's had one of the most unique and fascinating careers in congressional politics. IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in the LA area as a daughter of a doctor and scientist and early, formative experiences as a competitive gymnast...The story of when then-Mary Whitaker met Sonny Bono the day after graduating from USC...The challenges of being the spouse of a celebrity and politician...How red-tape run-ins with Palm Springs city government led to Sonny Bono's entry into politics...Sonny Bono's forays into national politics in the mid 90s...What Sonny Bono would've thought of President Trump...The passion projects she believe Sonny Bono would've left politics to pursue...How she made the decision to run for his House seat after Sonny Bono's tragic passing in early 1998...Memories from a whirlwind first few weeks and months of a new member thrown into office in a special election...How she built her own legacy over time in the House...Some of the most intense moments on the House floor in her tenure...The vote against GOP leadership that "got her in the most trouble"...What led to her passion in tackling Rx drug abuse and her experiences of being one of only members who initially took this issue seriously...Memories from her presence as the lone GOP woman on the House Judiciary Committee during the Clinton Impeachment saga...The decision made by Tom Delay that "incensed" Rep. Bono...The bizarre story of a forged love letter from Rep. Bono to another member of the House...The experience of dating and marrying a fellow member of the House...Representing a district that shifted from safe(ish) Republican to a swing seat...Her current projects and passions, including the great podcast Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono...AND 2-tops, Bruce Babbitt, bison farms, Chaz Bono, G.K. Butterfield, Ken Calvert, Lois Capps, Cher, Kellyanne Conway, The Desert Sun, David Dreier, Jo Ann Emerson, Dianne Feinstein, Gerald Ford, King Gillette, Lindsay Graham, Fred Grandy, height jokes, hysterical mothers, the Inland Empire, Angelina Jolie, Gil Kerlikowske, Olga Korbut, Steve Largent, Jerry Lewis, Love Boat, Abbe Lowell, John McCain, The National Enquirer, Anne Northup, Tom Osborn, Nancy Pelosi, Ronald Reagan, Hal Rogers, Karl Rove, SNL, Salton Sea, Tea Party onslaughts, Terry Schiavo, The Waltons...& more!

The 'Birds' mid-season has arrived (well, almost), so tune-in for peanut gallery genius as the host is joined by Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

Discover the captivating journey of Barbara Kerr as she navigates through theater and journalism, and bringing profound insights to the Palm Springs arts scene. Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in a delightful exchange in the corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, California, where tales unfold over this lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar. This program is presented by the McCallum Theatre where tickets are currently on sale for the 2025 Season!Takeaways:• Barbara Kerr's unique journey from Pittsburgh to Palm Springs, fueled by dual passions for journalism and theater.• Transitioning from journalism to public relations roles, including her impactful tenure at the IRS.• Sondheim's influence on Kerr's life and her profound love for his musical "Company."• Experiences in theater productions across various cities, perfecting her craft and overcoming stage challenges.• The vibrant Palm Springs theater scene as a lively canvas for creative expression at any stage of life.• Her enduring commitment to elevating and supporting local theater groups.• The seamless background behind the Desert Sun's coverage of local theater sparked by Kerr's initiative.• Illuminating moments gleaned from improv and theater performances, shedding light on her ever-persistent emerging journey.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #BarbaraKerr #LocalTheatre #CoachellaValleyEntertainment #CVRep #TheBENTPalmSprings #MutualBroadcastingSystem #SkipsLittleBar #McCallumTheatre #PittsburghToPalmSprings #LifeInTheArts #TheatreAndJournalism #OnStageExperiences #SondheimTribute #FolliesAndCompany #ActingPassion #StageMoments #PalmSpringsCreativity #CommunityTheatre #DesertSunTheatre #MediaToTheatre #TheatreLifeJourney #VoiceOfTheValley

The disappearance of 17-year-old Norma Lopez sent shockwaves through the Inland Empire in July 2010. She vanished without a trace while walking home from summer school, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers. Her friends and family retraced her steps, only to uncover chilling remnants—her school binder, purse, and a broken earring. For a decade, the case remained a haunting mystery. Then, after ten agonizing years, her family finally learned the truth. This is the tragic case of Norma Lopez.You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—La desaparición de Norma López, una joven de 17 años, conmocionó al Inland Empire en julio de 2010. Desapareció sin dejar rastro mientras caminaba a casa desde la escuela de verano, dejando a sus seres queridos desesperados por respuestas. Sus amigos y familiares recorrieron sus pasos, solo para descubrir restos inquietantes: su carpeta escolar, su bolso y un pendiente roto. Durante una década, el caso permaneció como un misterio inquietante. Luego, después de diez largos y agonizantes años, su familia finalmente supo la verdad. Este es el trágico caso de Norma López.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—Link + Sources:KTLA 5 News: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/long-beach-man-sentenced-to-death-for-2010-murder-of-17-year-old-norma-lopez/RIVCO: https://rivcoda.org/news/man-sentenced-death-2010-murder-17-year-old-norma-lopez-moreno-valleyABC 7 News: https://youtu.be/i-0LTWRghC4?si=GJwJnviC-KnLCG-vABC 7 News: https://abc7.com/jesse-perez-torres-norma-lopez-case-moreno-valley-kidnapping/8508891/KCAL 9 News: https://youtu.be/VV4Kkd93H0w?si=sOKpIZ06cBnJ9EupAP Archives: https://youtu.be/tnw5WXXny8w?si=oZwWeObXfeKsOjlz (Sisters talk about Norma)The Press Enterprise: https://youtu.be/BbJoL0NJFuU?si=5u_bij3itK6ISlG-The Press Enterprise: https://youtu.be/KDcJW-RmkKc?si=7RHhWpI_3tEhn7_uAP Archive: https://youtu.be/RK_D-8DlWW8?si=QU7H6Sg2AQvwnoNTThe Press Enterprise: https://youtu.be/HJBHybBrGaY?si=2h1BOUggP3IlbOOkThe Press Enterprise: https://youtu.be/9RG-zMHRbDw?si=QfDvUVDMsFm_tH3PLos Angeles Daily News: https://www.dailynews.com/2020/12/04/norma-lopezs-killer-sentenced-to-death-for-2010-slaying-of-17-year-old/The Orange County Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2011/10/21/police-confirm-arrest-in-2010-killing-of-moreno-valley-girl/Desert Sun: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2020/12/04/jesse-perez-torres-sentenced-death-murder-norma-lopez/3829027001/Desert Sun: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2019/03/20/jury-recommends-death-norma-lopezs-killer/3228568002/CBS 8 News: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/police-decomposed-body-is-missing-moreno-valley-teen/509-362dbb82-d415-4ae9-a777-01cd24ed3bd0The Sun: https://www.sbsun.com/2019/03/19/he-was-always-there-for-me-testifies-sister-of-man-who-murdered-norma-lopez-of-moreno-valley/Mirror UK: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/teenage-girl-meeting-friends-after-23573905 Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast

7th Anniversary MIXEDisBetter - Katy & Taylor (Barcelona-California Connection) 3 TRACKLIST: 00 INTRO TAYLOR KATY 3 AMAS 2019 AND SUPERBOWL 2015.wav 01 The Lucky One (Taylor's Version).mp3 02 Body Funk.mp3 03 Ghost.mp3 04 FLORAL.mp3 05 The Archer.mp3 06 Loud.mp3 07 Dressin' Up.mp3 08 Voila.mp3 09 long story short.mp3 10 Leave No Trace.mp3 11 If We Ever Meet Again (with Katy Perry) [feat. Katy Perry] [Chew Fu Deja Fix].mp3 12 Animal.mp3 13 Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault].mp3 14 Otherside (Extended Mix).mp3 15 Self Inflicted.mp3 16 Expressing What Matters.mp3 17 Superman (Taylor's Version).mp3 18 Camaleon.mp3 19 Unconditionally (Manufactured Superstars Remix).mp3 20 Marine 9 (DImitris Kalfas Remix).mp3 21 Electric Touch (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) [feat. Fall Out Boy].mp3 22 Dance With Ibiza.mp3 23 Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) [feat. Missy Elliott].mp3 24 Luxo.mp3 25 Forever & Always (Taylor's Version).mp3 26 Sometimes (Legowelt Mix).mp3 27 Spiritual.mp3 28 Venus.mp3 29 I Can Do It With a Broken Heart (Dombresky Remix).mp3 30 Properties.mp3 31 LIFETIMES.mp3 32 Expressing What Matters.mp3 33 Crazier.mp3 34 Fzv.mp3 35 Choose Your Battles.mp3 36 Against a Dark Background.mp3 37 The Story Of Us (Taylor's Version).mp3 38 The Sloth.mp3 39 I'M HIS, HE'S MINE (feat. Doechii).mp3 40 Sunset Drive.mp3 41 I'm Only Me When I'm With You.mp3 42 Desert Sun.mp3 43 Thinking of You.mp3 44 Our Origin.mp3 45 Florida!!! (feat. Florence + the Machine).mp3 46 Js.mp3 47 WOMAN'S WORLD (Super Woman Version).mp3 48 Kronos.mp3 49 I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault] [feat. Chris Stapleton].mp3 50 Heads.mp3 51 Pearl.mp3 52 Finder (Carl Cox Remix) [Mixed].mp3 53 Holy Ground (Taylor's Version).mp3 54 Hittegolfer.mp3 55 NIRVANA.mp3 56 Our Origin.mp3 57 Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) [BLOND_ISH Remix].mp3 58 Brimstone (Radio Edit).mp3 59 Walking On Air.mp3 60 Ali Bay.mp3 61 Starlight (Taylor's Version).mp3 62 Alavida.mp3 63 ALL THE LOVE.mp3 64 Indigo Auctoritas.mp3 65 Mastermind.mp3 66 Ufo.mp3 67 International Smile.mp3 68 Join in the Chant (Lies! Instrumental).mp3 69 Girl At Home (Taylor's Version).mp3 70 Trois.mp3 71 CRUSH.mp3 72 Urano Beatz (Mixed).mp3 73 The Best Day (Taylor's Version).mp3 74 Broken Hourglasses.mp3 75 It Takes Two.mp3 76 My Home.mp3 77 Cruel Summer (LP Giobbi Remix).mp3 78 Ivy (Extended Mix).mp3 79 Peacock (Cory Enemy & Mia Moretti Vocal Club Mix).mp3 80 The Slip (Original MIx).mp3 81 How You Get The Girl (Taylor's Version).mp3 82 Morning Rituals.mp3 DJ, Producer, Remixer, Vocalist, Songwriter, Podcaster, App Developer, Webmaster... Jorge Gallardo Padrón - Founder, CEO & President ® DJ Jorge Gallardo Entertainment S.L. I was born in Barcelona (Spain) on 1976 https://djjorgegallardo.com All DJ Jorge Gallardo Android APPS Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6596337316389624557 All DJ Jorge Gallardo iOS APPS Apple App Store https://apps.apple.com/tt/developer/jorge-gallardo/id1480132547 © DJ JORGE GALLARDO E-MAILS © DJ & Producer E-MAILS contact@djjorgegallardo.com info@djjorgegallardo.com work@djjorgegallardo.com Record Label [Founded in Barcelona (Spain) on Monday, December 03 ´2021] Record label, distribution, publishing, editing, publication and sale of records, management, music production, production and organization of events, hiring of artists, merchandising. Audiovisual broadcasting of musical events, theater, festivals and concerts. Appearances on radio, television and derivatives such as programs, sections, interviews, advertisements and derivatives - Sale, distribution MORE INFO ON https://djjorgegallardoentertainment.com © DJ Jorge Gallardo ® DJ Jorge Gallardo Entertainment S.L. All Rights Reserved

In this captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, co-hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence delve into the fascinating legacy of Liberace with guests Bruce Fessier, a longtime culture editor and columnist at The Desert Sun, and Jere Ring, an entertainer who knew Liberace personally. Together, they explore the dazzling yet complex life of Liberace, highlighting his immense influence in entertainment and his deep ties to the Coachella Valley. The discussion touches on Liberace's overshadowed status compared to contemporaries like Frank Sinatra, his concealed sexuality, and his impact on LGBTQ+ history. Rich with personal anecdotes and intriguing stories, this episode offers an insightful tribute to a legendary figure whose cultural and historical significance continues to echo today.

The Evolution and Challenges of Journalism In The Age of The Internet and ‘Fake News'This week on Big Conversations, Little Bar, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence kick off the fifth season with an in-depth conversation featuring Julie Makinen. Julie, a veteran journalist and former executive editor of The Desert Sun, shares her candid insights on the state of the news industry. With a storied career that spans reporting from conflict zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan and serving as Beijing Bureau Chief for the L.A. Times, Julie provides a unique perspective on media consolidation and the pressures of digitalization. They also discuss the impact of social media on journalism and Julie's ongoing involvement with the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation. This episode introduces the Rapid Round, presented by Vitara Wellness, adding a dynamic new segment to the show. Tune in to this timely discussion presented by the McCallum Theatre and gain a deeper understanding of the current challenges and future prospects in news media.#BigConversationsLittleBar #JulieMakinen #Journalism #NewsIndustry #MediaConsolidation #DigitalMedia #SocialMedia #VeteranJournalist #PressFreedom #CoachellaValleyJournalism #PodcastSeason5 #McCallumTheatre #RapidRound #MediaChallenges #JournalismInsights #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #VitaraWellness #MutualBroadcastingSystem #PodcastLife

The finish line is within sight . . . With the Firebirds holding a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals rematch against Hershey, join in this Media Roundtable discussion featuring the host and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs, Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Patrick Williams, features writer for AHL.comQuestions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

Winners of EIGHT consecutive playoff games, the 'Birds hold a 2-0 series lead in the West Finals, and hit the road for Milwaukee. Here to discuss with the host is Ads' play-by-play voice, Aaron Sims, Blake Arthur of KESQ and Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.Bring out the broom: With a 3-0 series sweep of Ontario, the Firebirds advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in as many seasons. Join in the roundtable series recap, featuring the host with NBC's Tim O'Brien, Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Jared Shafran, Senior Manager of Communications & Content for the Ontario Reign. 

A birthday hike quickly took a treacherous turn when the celebration became a tragedy. Searchers and families were braced for the worst, but what was found would become another twist in the mysterious deaths of Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen in Joshua Tree National Park.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!   Episode Sources: AllTrails, Desert Sun (1), Desert Sun (2), Desert Sun (3), Washington Post, People, NBC, Daily Mail, YouTube - Outdoor Disasters, NatGeo, NPS, California.com, NPS - Reports   **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

How does one reach the pivotal moment that propels them into the next chapter of their life? For our guest today, that moment unfolded in a Starbucks, where Jeff Eamers stumbled upon a newspaper ad seeking volunteers for suicide prevention. Having battled his own demons for years, Jeff saw this not just as an opportunity, but as a calling.   In his past life, Jeff wore many hats—writer, director, producer, counselor—all while battling the tumultuous challenges of bipolar disorder. Now, he's found peace and purpose as a practicing psychotherapist and the voice behind the upcoming Three Moments in Time podcast. He lives in the California desert with his two dogs and 11 chickens.   Jeff's journey is one marked by resilience, vulnerability, and the unwavering determination to confront the darkest aspects of the human experience. But a word of caution: Jeff's story is unfiltered and may touch on themes of mental illness that could trigger some listeners.   We discussed:   The first hospitalization at 21 marked the onset of a series of mental health challenges for Jeff How a major film opportunity brought Jeff from the advertising world to Los Angeles Jeff reflects on the experience of navigating manic highs and depressive lows Why he transitioned from Hollywood to suicide prevention counseling How the sudden loss of his best friend served as a wake-up call  Why Jeff decided to pursue a new academic journey at 55  Jeff shares his understanding of the single most crucial factor in healing    Connect with Jeff Mental health in the high desert: A Yucca Valley man, animal rescue and the open landscape via Desert Sun    www.eamertherapy.com   

Ema Sasic, Critic for Next Best Picture and Entertainment Journalist for The Desert Sun, joins us to talk about the first of two A24 movies nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards! We chat about The Zone of Interest, toss out some SAG reactions, and try to figure out just which movie will win Best Adapted Screenplay. 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Oscars Talk 24:16 - True Cinema 1:14:02 - Best Adapted Screenplay Race 1:16:20 - Closing Thoughts

In the spring of 1996, a trio of bodies were discovered in the desert just outside of Las Vegas. Initially believed to be victims of sex trafficking, the case remained unsolved for over a decade, demonstrating a troubling proposition:Three people can be murdered in a major American city, with little more than a passing mention in the local press and zero potential suspects.Click here to learn more about the triple-murder of Luz Maria Mucino, Edith Mucino Gonzalez, and Gabriela Mucino Gonzalez - including newspaper articles, photos, and more!To learn about other true crime tales from the darker side of Las Vegas history, visit Mayhem In The Desert.Follow Sin City Stories: Vegas True Crime on X (formerly Twitter) & FacebookFollow Mayhem In The Desert on X (formerly Twitter) & FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sin-city-stories/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the 'Birds return to the rink from the All Star Break, ready the mic & pen for this Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Andrew L. John of The Desert Sun.

On Tuesday January 23, 2024, one of the 100-plus reporters who was laid off via Webinar from the Los Angeles Times, stated it was “like a drive-by,” as it was clear that very few at this iconic 142-year-old newspaper had any idea, that in a matter of minutes, they were told that more than 20% of their staff was to be let go. And when events like this take place within a unionized newsroom, the workforce looks towards their guild leadership for help and support. Those tasks fell quickly on the shoulders of Matt Pearce, an 11-year veteran reporter at the Times and for past 4-years President of the Media Guild of the West, a chapter of the NewsGuild-CWA, representing over one-thousand journalists at the Los Angeles Times along with the Dallas Morning News, Arizona Republic, Southern California News Group, Austin American-Statesman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Phoenix New Times and Desert Sun and other properties. It was only five years ago when the news team cheered when they were introduced to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the American transplant surgeon, billionaire, businessman and bio scientist who returned the paper to local ownership after 18 years, when he purchased for $500-million dollars, the Times, along with the San Diego Union-Tribune, from Chicago-based tronc. 2018 reporting directly after the deal was announced, stated that Shiong had “grand plans to restore the Times to greatness, stating: ‘The legacy of this paper is important to save, so what price is that worth?” Shiong announced the hiring of well-respected executive editor, former Wall Street Journal and Time Inc. Exec Norman Pearlstine along 80 new staffers, that including New York Times columnist Sewell Chan and former Slate editor in chief Julia Turner. It was later reported in The Wall Street Journal hat Shiong by investing strongly in news assets would easily achieve profitably by massively growing their digital subscriber base. In 2019 Shiong proclaimed: “I have made a decision to invest what it will take to make sure that the Los Angeles Times remains a viable business for at least another 100 years. When we get to five million ultimately, that will make that possible.” In July of 2023, the digital subscriber base was reported at slightly over 500-thousand, when the Times announced the launching of De Los, a new brand focused on identity and culture targeted to English-speaking Gen Z and millennial Latinos in the U.S. However, on January 23, 2023, it looks like this new venture will cease, since the union's negotiated “first in, first out” departure strategy reportedly resulted in that a large portion of those layoffs, included newly hired diverse staffers. In this episode of “E&P Reports,” we finally get an inside look at the newsroom of the LA Times, just a week after the surprising firing of over 20% of their unionized workforce from News Media West Guild president, Matt Pearce. We learn about how the firing process took place via Webinar, how the Union reacted to the unexpected downsizing, and what they are doing now in retaliation.

 Barbara Kerr,   APR, Fellow PRSA, is an award-winning journalist, public relations leader, and actress whose career has taken her across the United States and around the world. Journalism, communications and public relationsAn Emmy-nominated reporter as well as an anchor, producer and news director at network television affiliates in Ohio and Maryland, Barbara Kerr was named “Achiever of the Year” by the Dayton Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. In 2019, she was inducted into the Dayton (Ohio) Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame.As a communications and media advisor for government, business, public and nonprofit organizations, she has worked nationally in cities including New York City, San Francisco, Portland, Milwaukee and Washington, D.C. as well as internationally in Bulgaria, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Her honors include the “Leading Change Award” from the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of Women in Communications as well as recognition from the Hermes Creative Awards, MarCom Awards and the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations. As a member of PRSA's Portland Metro Chapter (now part of PRSA Oregon), Kerr served as chapter president in 2014, having previously served as vice president of member services and vice president of member communications. In 2016, she received the chapter's William W. Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award.  In 2015, she was inducted into the PRSA College of Fellows. She served in multiple roles on the College of Fellows Executive Committee, including secretary-treasurer, vice chair and chair.  With a passion for stories about people and the arts, she has served as a freelance writer for the Desert Sun, a daily news outlet serving the Coachella Valley, and for other regional organizations. TheaterBarbara Kerr's lifelong love of theater began in the first grade and has continued throughout her life.  She has appeared in regional productions from New York City to San Francisco and in Canada and Greenland. In the Coachella Valley, she has been proud to perform with The Bent Theatre, Desert Ensemble Theatre and RJ Art Theatrical Productions. She received rave reviews for her performance in the one-woman play, Shirley Valentine. Her dramatic credits includeThe Lion in Winter (Eleanor of Aquitaine), Agnes of God (Mother Superior and Dr. Livingstone), Hamlet (Gertrude), Wit (Dr. Vivian Bearing), The Sisters Rosensweig (Sara), Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Gerte), The Guys (Joan), Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte Hay), Separate Tables (Anne/Sibyl), Talley's Folly (Sally Talley), and Monday After the Miracle(Anne Sullivan Macy).  She has performed in comedies including It's Only A Play (Julia Budder), The Importance of Being Earnest (Lady Bracknell), Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte Hay), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Helena) and Plaza Suite(Karen/Muriel/Norma). Her musical credits include Gypsy (Rose), Mame (Mame), Follies (Phyllis), Company (Joanne), Anyone Can Whistle (Cora and Fay), Anything Goes (Reno), Annie (Miss Hannigan), A Little Night Music (Charlotte), The Most Happy Fella (Cleo), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie), Applause (Margo), Lady in the Dark (Liza), and musical tributes to Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Kurt Weill and Sir NoëlCoward.To contact Barbara:  barbararkerr@hotmail.comOpening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

Actor STEVE COCHRAN's life was like a page out of the American macho man's handbook. Raised in Wyoming where he was once a cowhand, he carved a memorable career in Hollywood playing gangsters, villains, adulterers, and bad boys in great films like “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “White Heat.” But in a case of art imitating life, this rowdy, randy actor's personal life was just as chaotic and dramatic as his film roles. Find out how his love of women, booze, and trouble proved to be his Achilles heel.  Sources: Bad Boys: The Actors of Film Noir, (2003), by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry “Lonely Lochinvar (Steve Cochran),” July 1953, by Hyatt Downing, Photoplay magazine “Dark Magnetism,” 1952, Photoplay Annual magazine “The Gossips Scare Steve Cochran,” April 20, 1957, by Burt Ranier, Picturegoer magazine “Steve Cochran,” November 1975, by Michael R. Pitts, Films In Review “Actor Steve Cochran Found Dead On Yacht,” June 28, 1965, Desert Sun newspaper “Steve Cochran's Death Is Laid To Lung Infection, Paralysis,” June 28, 1965, The Fresno Bee  “Funeral Service Is Held On Coast for Steve Cochran,” July 2, 1965, The New York Times wikipedia.com IMDBPro.com --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com; Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifth annual National Climate Assessment was released and reveals that climate change is already making people sick in the U.S., and sometimes killing people. Grist's Zoya Teirstein joins us. And, a new investigation from ProPublica and The Desert Sun found that just 20 farming families in California's Imperial Valley use more water than some Western states. Janet Wilson, senior environment reporter with The Desert Sun who worked to identify those families, joins us. Then, after devastating wildfires on Maui killed at least 97 people and leveled whole towns, the island is reopening to tourists. Brandon Chu, general manager of the Paia Inn on Maui's North Shore, joins us to talk about recovery efforts.

In yet another significant development that could bring further changes to California's naturist community, Desert Sun Resort in Palm Springs has been sold for $6,950,000 and is currently under contract, as indicated in public listings on Redfin.com and LoopNet. The specific details about the new owners and their plans remain undisclosed. No public announcement has been made by the club on their website or social media. This sale adds to an expanding series of recent transformations in the state's nudist landscape, and a growing malaise among California naturists, who have seen no less than four nudist clubs either go textile or go up for sale just in the last three months.

Episode 2592 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an op-ed about what Vietnam Veteran Jim Rothblatt is doing to help us remember our Vietnam Veterans. The featured op-ed appeared in The Desert Sun and was titled; Let's remember … Continue reading →

Works Cited“Flawed Justice: The Kimberly Long Story Podcast on Apple Podcasts.” Apple Podcasts, 1 Oct. 2018,podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flawed-justice-the-kimberly-long-story-podcast/id1437311056.Damien, Christopher. “Murder Charge against Corona Woman Dismissed, DA Says It Can't Prove HerGuilt in New Trial.” The Desert Sun, 22 Apr. 2021,www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2021/04/22/kimberly-longs-murder-charge-dropped-riverside-county-district-attorney/7338447002/.“Kimberly Long - National Registry of Exonerations.” Umich.edu, 2019,www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=5962.“Kimberly Long | Kim Long.” California Innocence Project, californiainnocenceproject.org/read-their-stories/kimberly-long/.“‘This Is the Best Christmas Present': Victory for Kimberly Long after Calif. Supreme Court UpholdsReversal of Murder Conviction - CBS Los Angeles.” Www.cbsnews.com, 30 Nov. 2020,www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/kimberly-long-murder-conviction-reversal/. Accessed 20 July2023.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach talks about the glory of rafting the Lower Deschutes River with expert boater Jared Linkhart. They talk about how the high desert scenery, big rapids and riverside campsites make it the state's most popular rafting trips and how to make it happen — either with an outfitter or by running your own boat. Jared breaks down the different segments of the river, talks about how to run the biggest rapids, find the best campsites and get permits. The podcast is also joined by Jared's two kids — Emma and Jacob — who talk about how they learned to run the rapids of the Deschutes and their favorite parts of experiencing it. Jared, of Dundee, is a longtime rafter and river sage to boaters learning to get their family on the water. He runs multiple Facebook groups, including Whitewater Families of the PNW.

He's got a pretty cherry gig for a guy who was a banker in Cleveland, Ohio and blindly moved to California not knowing if that might work out. Initially a contributor to the Coachella Valley Independent, he would later be the personal-pick of renowned columnist and culture writer Bruce Fessier at The Desert Sun as his replacement. Brian Blueskye found himself in the coveted role of reporting on events that included the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Stagecoach, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and other concerts and special events taking place in the region for both the Desert Sun and its national parent - the USA Today Network. Then, along came the pandemic. Suddenly, he was responsible for tracking and reporting on infections and casualties. Definitely not what he signed up for. On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, Brian talks with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence about the jump from banker to beat reporter, surviving COVID-19, the state of journalism, and his passion for music and entertainment living in a community where options have just exploded!

The Desert Sun's golf writer for nearly four decades, Larry Bohannon is an institution spanning column inches and 18-hole golf courses across the Coachella Valley and around-the-world. He joins Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar from Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA.

A Story of Ice & Mic: Join in for a chat about this year's Coachella, and prep for the Coachella Valley Firebirds' playoff debut, in this visit with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun.

David Eugene Perry is the founder and CEO of the public relations firm David Perry & Associates, Inc. For 10 years, he was the host and creator of 10 Percent TV, the longest running LGBTQ TV show in California history. He has written for such publications as The Advocate, the San Francisco Examiner, Omni, The Desert Sun and The Utne Reader and hosts an online interview show Ahoy! He and his husband, Alfredo Casuso, live in Palm Springs with frequent trips to San Francisco, and when possible, Orvieto and Spain. His first novel, Upon This Rock, has been critically acclaimed, including praise from Tales of The City author Armistead Maupin who called the book “an elegant, twisty thriller” and from Fenton Johnson who said Upon This Rock is “the gay ‘DaVinci Code' but a lot better.” Upon This Rock is the winner of the 2021 Ben Franklin Silver Medal from the Independent Book Publishers Association and “Best Gay Book of 2021” from the San Francisco Book Festival. The book is currently being shopped for TV and film options and actively seeking European distribution, especially an Italian translation.  Perry is currently at work on the sequel to Upon This Rock. Entitled Thorns of the 15 Roses it is a murder mystery and historical thriller inspired by the Andalusian town of Grazalema and the Spanish Civil. It is slated for completion in 2023.Contact David:https://www.instagram.com/davidperrysf/https://twitter.com/DavidPerrySFhttp://www.facebook.com/davidperrysfhttps://www.davidperry.com/clients/upon-this-rockBuy the book:https://www.amazon.com/Upon-This-David-Eugene-Perry/dp/0941936066Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, legendary journalist Bruce Fessier pulls up to the little bar and shares a wide variety of stories from his more-than-four-decades residing in the Coachella Valley. A writer and editor at The Desert Sun til May of 2019, Fessier has seen and covered it all – especially when it comes to entertainment, the rich and famous, the elected, the powerful... and, the mob. The music and theatre scene in Greater Palm Springs hasn't just been his beat. He's been instrumental in building and growing it. Don't miss this extraordinary episode as he spends 55-minutes with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence.

Tee-up your prep and preview for the inaugural Galleri Classic via visits with tournament director, Michelle DeLancy, and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun.

Brett Phillips is live from Indian Wells for this weeks show with a full preview to a big fortnight in Tennis Paradise, catching up with The Desert Sun's sports reporter Andrew John, also Alex de Minaur's coach Peter Luczak after his Acapulco title win, Swan Hill ITF 25K champion Tom Fancutt, Christian Devlin, President of Swan Hill Tennis Club on hosting an ITF event and Lachy Puyol is back with our Aussie college wrap with special guest Oliver Good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serve up some prep for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open with Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun newspaper.

Steven Henke joined DAP Health in 2017 and was promoted to Director of Brand Marketing in 2019, He currently leads all strategic branding, marketing, and communications for the organization and Revivals Stores."I bring good people and great ideas together."Henke spent his first five years in the Coachella Valley as Client Strategies Manager for Gannett owned Desert Sun Media Group, an integrated media and marketing company that included The Desert Sun, DesertSun.com, DESERT magazine, and  Desert Outlook magazine. During his tenure, he developed innovative digital and social first marketing strategies that won first place International News Media Association (INMA) awards in 2014 and 2015.Deeply engaged in the local community, Henke has served on numerous boards and committees benefiting local non-profit organizations – including Seathletes, United Way of the Desert, Equality California, Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast, and Special Olympics. He served as President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce where he acted as creative director for the Palm Springs Chamber City Guide Magazine shining a bright spotlight on members of the chamber. He can be seen as a correspondent for NBC Palm Springs and heard on the Joey English show twice monthly discussing upcoming events and organizations that benefit residents of Greater Palm Springs.Before moving to the Coachella Valley, Henke lived in Minneapolis where he worked for Target Corporation, Sphere Trending, and Hanover Accessories focusing on strategic pathways driven by consumer and design trends.  Contact Steven: https://www.instagram.com/trendguy/Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

The Colorado River, which supplies water to much of the western United States, continues to diminish under historic drought conditions. And California is under pressure to reduce the amount of water it takes. The agricultural industry in California's Imperial Valley alone gets more water than Arizona and Nevada combined – but that's because under law, those farmers have some of the Colorado River's oldest water rights. Citing those rights, California rejected a proposal last week from the six other Colorado River-dependent states on how to divide the water and instead put forward its own plan. We'll take a closer look at the impasse and the impact of the shrinking Colorado River on the Imperial Valley and beyond. Guests: Sammy Roth, energy reporter, Los Angeles Times Janet Wilson, senior environment reporter, The Desert Sun - and Stanford Western Media Fellow

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 defining Southern California sprawl newspapers. His list includes: The Long Beach Telegram, The Press Enterprise, Santa Barbara Newspress, Desert Sun, San Bernadino Sun, Freno Bee, Bakersfield Californian, Orange County Register, San Diego Union Tribune and Los Angeles Times.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawlSupport the show

The PGA Tour is back in the desert! Tee up this audio prep, as Judd visits with Pat McCabe, executive director of the American Express, and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun.

"Alice, Darling" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and is now being released in Los Angeles with a 2022 awards qualifying run before expanding into AMC Theaters nationwide on January 20th, 2023. The film features one of Academy Award-nominee Anna Kendrick's best performances to date as a woman looking to spend time with her closest friends on a weekend vacation but cannot escape her psychologically abusive boyfriend. Anna was kind enough to spend some time with us talking about her role in the film in preparation for its screening at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival. This interview was originally conducted for the Desert Sun, and we thank them for the use of it. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you.   Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

The Merry Widow of Windy Nook & The Copacabana Incident Episode 195: American Timelines 1957, Part 3:  May & June 1957 This week, we're back to 1957, specifically May and June!  Amy tells us of a British older lady serial killer and Joe talks of the reason Billy Martin got fired, MLK's Give Us The Ballot Speech, The Fly and more! Also, get 40% off your subscription of Magic Mind at: www.magicmind.co       With discount code  ATL Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include: bronxpinstripes.com, mirror.uk, Rachael Bletchly, The Desert Sun, encylopediaofalabama.org, history.com, Popculture.us, Wikipedia, TVtango, IMDB & Youtube.  Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!

Join in as Judd chats with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun, and tee-up a visit with rising star Bailey Shoemaker, here in the desert for Stage I of LPGA Q-School.

Aleksandra Zee is an Oakland-based woodworker with a degree in Fine Arts whose work as a display artist for Anthropologie led her to a woodworking career. She creates and sells original and commissioned pieces, teaches workshops at her studio in Oakland, and speaks regularly to audiences about her craft. Her work has been featured in Dwell, C Magazine, San Francisco Gate, Esquire, 7x7, Desert Sun, Refinery29, and on the Urban Outfitters blog. What does it truly look like to build (and maintain) a values-driven business alongside tremendous growth and success? This week, Phoebe is joined by Oakland-based woodworker and artist Aleksandra Zee, who creates and sells original and commissioned pieces, teaches workshops at her studio in Oakland, speaks regularly to audiences on her craft, and advocates for the use of sustainably sourced, FSC-certified materials. Tune in to learn how Aleksandra's early days building in-store and window displays for Anthropologie led to her permanent love affair with woodworking, what she does to establish healthy boundaries alongside an ever-growing online presence, and how she's maintained a values-driven approach to her business dealings at all stages of her professional growth.  Noteworthy quotes: [23:10] Social media gives a microphone to everyone. That's a good thing and a bad thing.  [38:41] Don't be afraid to lay out what your needs are and see if they can be met [by a partnership/collaboration]. Show Notes: RSVP to our upcoming spring craft fair in Salem, MA on May 22, 2022. Join the waitlist for the Clique Membership (registration opens on June 1, 2022) Join the waitlist for our Reels Course:  Shop our latest Girl Gang Craft Apparel items: Ask Me About My Small Biz Sweatshirt, Small Biz Owner Hat, FIND JOY Shirt Book a reading or teaching session with Miss Melinda today at missmelinda.com or join her Patreon community at patreon.com/MissMelinda

A Southland city has made a move to help fund two organizations that aim to provide basic income for transgender and non-binary residents.The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously last week to grant $200,000 to DAP Health and Queer Works, Coachella Valley-based organizations that fight disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community, the Desert Sun reported.As part of a guaranteed income pilot program, the two organizations would provide between $600 and $900 to 20 people who live, work and spend the majority of their time in Palm Springs, the newspaper reported.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3fs6dBU

Join in as Judd chats about the return of Coachella with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun.

Tune in for a preview of the desert's final playing of The Chevron Championship, as Judd visits with World Golf Hall of Famer Amy Alcott and Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun.

When a New Year's Eve party near Seattle, Washington transformed into a shootout, one of the gunmen fled the area after retrieving multiple firearms from his home. The man started driving, ending up high in the Cascade Mountain Range, where he then fled into the wilds after shooting a park ranger. A massive, unrelenting manhunt unfolded over the next 24 hours, with hundreds of searchers tracking snowy foot impressions and following the shooter's trail through chest-deep snow, icy creeks, and the looming danger of an unstable man with his back against a mountain. Today, I'll be talking about Benjamin Barnes and his day in Paradise.Globe Pequot - The Darkest Places | The Suspected Mount Rainier Shooter Has Been Found Dead - The Atlantic | Troubled picture emerges of suspect in park ranger's slaying | CNN | Suspect in shooting of ranger, others found dead in park | Our Sickening Rush to See PTSD - and What It Costs Vets | WIRED | Suspect in ranger shooting is found dead - Los Angeles Times | Paradise - Mount Rainier National Park (US National Park Service) | Mt. Rainier Guest Services | Longmire - Mount Rainier | National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers - Wikipedia | Ranger Killed In Rainier Park Was 'Living Her Dream' : The Two-Way : NPR | RIVERSIDE: Mt. Rainier shooting suspect appears to be local – Press Enterprise | The News Tribune - 01.21.2013 | The Los Angeles Times - 01.02.2012 | Longview Daily News - 02.12.2012 | Tracy Salcedo - Death in Mount Rainier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness | Park to Reopen - Mount Rainier | The Mount Rainier Shooting and the Simplicity of Vet Narratives | TIME.com | Anatomy of a walkback | M. Alex Johnson - Journalist at Large | Ranger's killer fired shots at New Year's party on West Hill | Renton Reporter | James Longmire (1820-1897) - Find A Grave Memorial | Park Ranger | Margaret Annalise Kritsch Anderson (1977-2012) - Find A Grave Memorial | USPS - State Releases | Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson | The News Tribune - 01.12.2012 | Statesmen Journal - 01.02.2012 | The Spokesman Review - 01.02.2012 | The Los Angeles Times - 01.03.2012 | The News Tribune - 01.04.2012 | The Los Angeles Times - 01.04.2012 | The Los Angeles Times - 01.04.2012 | The Desert Sun - 01.08.2012 | The Spokesman Review - 01.08.2012 | Albany Democrat Herald - 01.11.2012 | Longview Daily News - 01.11.2012 | The Olympian - 05.14.2012 | The News Tribune - 05.25.2012 | The News Tribune - 06.23.2012 | The Olympian - 10.29.2012 | The News Tribune - 01.04.2012Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A state senator is the star of an unfunny comedy of errors. Let's break it down. Maryland Senator William Smith (the Unfresh Prince) has earned himself the lifetime horrible person award after he introduced the Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022. It's not the name of the bill that got his life flipped-turned upside down, but the contents.I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there- I'll tell you how he became the Unfresh Prince of the Air. This bill's purpose is to revise the fetal murder/ manslaughter statute, which allows for the prosecution of those who intend to cause the death of a viable child through wanton recklessness or disregard. Maryland Senate Bill 669 removes this provision, opening the door for women to abandon children for death, or even kill them with no repercussions whatsoever. Welcome to the new world order, folks. Consider this, Ever since COVID was released, a constant barrage of virtue signaling has filled the airwaves. In a March 2021 op-ed piece for the Desert Sun, former Palm Springs city manager Norm King said that those who were able to get the vaccine and didn't should be charged with first degree murder. Children sent to school with no masks have been told they are killing grandma. "If wearing your mask could save one life," the COVIDIAN Karen's cried, "it's worth it!"When the maskless unvaccinated are considered murderers but killing babies is considered healthcare, you know these guys are up to no good, and they're starting to make trouble in the neighborhood. Making a liberal back down from the Eucharist table of child sacrifice is more rare than cab with dice in the mirror. Get more of The Daily Breakdown here:  https://breakdradio.com/category/the-daily-breakdown/Follow on all the socials here:  https://breakdradio.contactin.bio/

In 1945, United States immigration officials opened the El Centro Immigration Detention Camp in El Centro, California, to be an administrative holding center for unauthorized Mexican migrants, many of whom had been working on local farms and ranches. From the beginning, migrants were often detained for long periods of time while they served as the unpaid labor force of the center. Conditions were poor in the facility in the decades that followed, and in 1985 the incarcerated migrants (by this time a multinational group) decided to strike. On May 27, 1985, fifteen detained men stormed the mess hall, inspiring somewhere between 175-300 more men to join them. The group refused to work, to go inside, or to eat until their grievances were met. Their complaints included inhumane conditions in the 120-degree heat of the Imperial Valley, poor food quality, inadequate medical treatment, lack of entertainment, physical abuse, psychological intimidation, solitary confinement, and threats of violence. The strike was put down forcefully by the El Centro Tactical Intervention and Control Unit, in full riot gear. Although some of the conditions that led to the strike improved, rampant violence and inhumane treatment continued. In this episode, Kelly briefly tells the history of the El Centro facility and the 1985 Hunger Strike, and interviews Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Jessica Ordaz, author of The Shadow of El Centro: A History of Migrant Incarceration and Solidarity. Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Episode image by Ralph (Ravi) Kayden on Unsplash.Transcript available at: https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/transcripts/transcript-episode-7. Sources: The Shadow of El Centro: A History of Migrant Incarceration and Solidarity by Jessica Ordaz. University of North Carolina Press, 2021. "ICE immigration center in El Centro closes," by Tatiana Sanchez. The Desert Sun, October 1, 2014.  "Aliens Staging Hunger Strike at Detention Camp," By Judith Cummings, Special To the New York Times, June 4, 1985. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/UnsungHistory) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Taylor, comedian Shann Carr and Gay Desert Guide Brad Fuhr welcome special guests Jeff Witthuhn of Peepas, arts and culture reporter Brian Blueskye from the Desert Sun, Dr. Laura Rush, food blogger Charles Drabkin and Scot Howard from the NAGAAA Cup Softball tournament.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.