Podcasts about Dominican Republic

This week on The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly is joined LIVE in studio at AgLife Studios by two powerhouse guests making big waves in produce—and even bigger impacts in the world

Welcome back Podsquadders, this is Episode 110 of The kPodcast! Today we'll be discussing a recent trip to St. Augustine, FL as well as tuning into some new music from KevSpeaksTruth, Dashawn Jordan, Rusty Williams, Sublime, and Wiz Khalifa. We're also going to be discussing Easter & 4/20, RIP Pope Francis, A$AP Rocky's recent court case, the NHL Stanley Cup underway, the Orlando Magic making the NBA Playoffs, the Masters golf tournament, cannabis potentially replacing opioids in modern medicine, a recent night club collapse in the Dominican Republic, and the trade/tariff wars taking place between the United States & other countries. Thank you so much for listening and please be sure to email therealkpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback, comments, suggestions, and/or questions! Also be sure to follow the show on socials @therealkpodcast

Approximately 1,500 former banana workers in Costa Rica say a US-made pesticide has left them sterile. Though banned in the United States in the 1970s, the chemical DBCP was still used by US fruit companies in countries with lax regulations. Decades later, those affected are still fighting for justice. In this episode: Yara Elmjouie (@yelmjouie), AJ+ presenter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Remas Alhawari, Khaled Soltan, Sarí el-Khalili, Noor Wazwaz, and our guest host, Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Spanish podcast episode of El Po K covering the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic

On today's episode of Our Classroom, we invite you into an intimate and profound conversation about the realities of the immigrant experience in the United States. Lorena Germán shares her personal immigration journey—from her childhood in the Dominican Republic to growing up bicultural in the U.S.—and exposes the invisible and often painful challenges so many immigrants face. Lorena offers a powerful reflection on navigating legal documentation, the emotional burden of being treated as the Other, and the ever-present anxiety tied to immigration status. She draws striking parallels between the legacy of dictatorship in the Dominican Republic and the current political climate in the U.S., exploring themes of fear, belonging, and resilience. This episode is more than one woman's story; it's a call to action for educators, families, and communities. If you've ever wondered how immigration policy shapes the daily lives of those around you, or what role you can play in supporting our most vulnerable neighbors, this conversation is essential listening. Join us as we unpack urgent questions about humanity, justice, and the meaning of true citizenship.

Episode 296 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're continuing our block of episodes on the greatest players in the history of the Negro Leagues.Arguably one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, Satchel Paige was an absolute legend on the mound.After he ran into legal trouble in his youth in Alabama, Paige focused on his love of baseball and learned to pitch in a reform school. Upon his release, the young right-handed Paige became a star in the Negro Leagues. Armed with a devastating fastball, an array of breaking pitches and multiple release points, Paige dominated the competition as a member of the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Kansas City Monarchs.Paige was a six-time All-Star, won a World Series in 1942 and even displayed his talents in the California Winter League against legends like Joe DiMaggio. Paige even found success outside the Negro Leagues in places like Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.In 1947, Paige and Bob Feller went on a barnstorming tour of the country which played integrated exhibition games between some of the top talent in baseball.Though a past injury had limited his fastball, Paige became the first African American pitcher in Major League Baseball in 1948 for the Cleveland Indians. What made that even sweeter was the fact that he pitched in and was part of Cleveland's World Series winning team that season.Paige then made two All-Star teams in 1952 and 1953 as a member of the St. Louis Browns in 1952 and 1953, and even pitched at age 59 for the Kansas City Athletics in 1965!Paige ultimately received the highest honor in the sport in 1971 when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #satchelpaige#baseballplayer#baseball

What happens when a child called a "mistake" grows up to lead a movement serving 65,000 kids? Can a letter really change a life? For Jonathan, it did. This week on the Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Jonathan shares the full story about how one heartfelt note from his sponsor became a turning point in his life. Raised in poverty and without the support of his father, Jonathan discovered hope not through material things, but through the love of Christ and a local church empowered by Compassion International. In this powerful full conversation, Jonathan opens up about how his life transformed—through education, relationship, and ultimately, forgiveness. From tearful reconciliation with his father to now serving 65,000 children through Compassion's work in the Dominican Republic, his story is a moving testimony of what can happen when someone chooses to care. We're better together. And this season, we're doing something as a community to make a difference in the world.  Go to Candace.com and click where it says “Compassion” to see how you can sponsor a child today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James discusses the importance of highlighting the ministry work of Christian hip hop artists, particularly focusing on Lamar Riddick's upcoming mission trip to the Dominican Republic. He then delves into leadership principles shared by Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford and Boeing, emphasizing the significance of love, transparency, and collaboration in leadership. James also discusses the challenges faced by Christian content creators on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, advocating for strategic use of these platforms while building independent ones. The episode concludes with updates on recent events in the Christian hip hop community, including new music releases and notable collaborations.

In this special Earth Day episode, Maria shares her inspiring journey of creating Origins Grocer, a sustainable grocery market in San Diego championing local, organic, and plastic-free shopping. From her passion for holistic living to building a store that brings back community-focused shopping, Maria's story will motivate you to make mindful choices for your health and the planet. Note: During the recording, Maria joined us from the Dominican Republic, and we faced a few technical difficulties, which you may notice in the interview. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy this heartfelt conversation! Visit Origins Grocer:  2855 El Cajon Blvd Suite 4, San Diego, CA 92104 Maria is offering With Priscilla listeners 10% off your purchase! Visit the shop, mention you heard the podcast, and enjoy this exclusive discount.   https://originsgrocer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/originsgrocer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@originsgrocer  

The squad welcomes not one but TWO heavy hitters to the studio - Mr. Montana from the Real Rap Podcast and Skoopz the Producer from Live from the Hub CT bring their industry knowledge for a powerhouse conversation!The music scene is buzzing: Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" video creates waves, Drake keeps fans fed with three fresh IG leaks, Rema gets personal with "Bout You," Gunna links with Werenoi for "Gulfstream," and 4Batz wakes everyone up "In Da Morning." Plus, the crew breaks down Billboard's controversial top 25 female rappers list, with our guests offering their expert takes.The news turns tragic: A helicopter crash claims six lives in the Hudson River, a nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic results in 184 fatalities, a Pennsylvania judge is convicted in a shocking attempted murder case, and Taylor Swift reportedly pursues legal action against Kanye West following his wild allegations.Things get real in relationships as our podcast veterans join the squad tackling some thought-provoking questions: Is it better to argue it out or cool down first? The crew debates the ex comparison question, whether deep love or loyalty matters more, if weaponizing intimacy is ever justified, and whether the past should stay in the past.With Mr. Montana bringing that podcast expertise and Skoopz adding producer insights, this episode delivers the perfect blend of music analysis, current events, and relationship real talk that's made JSC your weekly must-listen!Don't miss this collision of podcast worlds as three Connecticut powerhouses unite for one unforgettable conversation!#JSC #Episode106 #RealRapPodcast #LiveFromTheHubCT #PodcastCrossover #CTRadio

Nayibe Tavares-Abel shares her journey from a political science background to becoming a documentary filmmaker. She discusses her film “Colossal”, which just premiered at Berlinale. Past films discussed include “Beyond Utopia” by Madeleine Gavin.Nayibe's film intertwines her family history with the political landscape of the Dominican Republic, exploring themes of political violence, activism, and the importance of storytelling. She emphasizes the challenges of documentary filmmaking, the significance of family archives, and the universal themes that can emerge from specific stories. Nayibe also reflects on the evolution of her film, the importance of building relationships in the filmmaking process, and how her filmmaking journey began with her Grandmother's camcorder.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

On todays Show we talk about travel plans, and legal issues. Dwayne mentioned his trip to the Dominican Republic and the history of Carnival Cruise Line. The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act was debated, with concerns about due process and legal implications. The conversation also touched on the rise of transgender surgeries, the impact of drones on privacy, and the potential prosecution of a whistleblower. Additionally, the group discussed the challenges of drafting laws to address drone privacy, the impact of tariffs on trade, and the recent developments in the Trump administration's investigations. The discussion centered on a political figure's potential run for New York governor, linking it to her withdrawal from a cabinet position under Trump's request. Allegations against her include tax fraud, misrepresenting her residence, and inflating the number of units in a property. The conversation also touched on the Pope's death, his political influence, and the selection process for his successor. Additionally, they discussed a CT scan controversy, the potential impact of a new governor in New York, and the ongoing legal cases involving Trump and other political figures. Don't miss it!

Alejandro Heredia's debut novel “Loca” has been praised as “quintessentially American”. It takes place in both the Dominican Republic and the Bronx, New York, where Alejandro was shaped into the person he is today.In this episode, Latino USA producer Reynaldo Leaños Jr. speaks with the Afro-Dominican author about his —and his family's— migration journey to the United States, his queer awakening, and being a writer during this moment in history. They also reflect on family, grief, joy—and what it means to reclaim your story on your own terms.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts.Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. 

Send us a textLinda Duncombe and Joshua Friedman share their creative journey bringing the family adventure film "Queen's Jewels" from concept to completion, revealing how their friendship evolved into a filmmaking partnership.• Joshua created a short film as a proof-of-concept that helped attract investors while working on the feature screenplay• Linda initially reviewed financials as a friend before officially joining as executive producer• The story draws inspiration from the historical 1715 Spanish treasure fleet while adding fictional elements• The film combines Florida and Dominican Republic locations to maintain authenticity while managing production costs• The team prioritized casting actors who embodied characters rather than pursuing big names• Weather challenges during filming forced creative problem-solving that ultimately improved certain scenes• Both filmmakers emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts and challenging conventional industry wisdomIf you have questions, please drop them in the DMs on the YouTube channel or on Instagram. Follow the movie on social media, and subscribe, rate and review this podcast.Check out the official movie websitehttps://www.thequeensjewelsmovie.comAbout your Host- Alexia MelocchiBuy My Book - An Insiders Secret: Mastering the Hollywood PathAlexia Melocchi - WebsiteThe Heart of Show Business - WebsiteLittle Studio Films - WebsiteShop Our Merchandise!TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInThanks for listening! Follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook and on the podcast's official site www.theheartofshowbusiness.com

Is ANA's legendary around-the-world ticket going away for good? In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke checks in from the Dominican Republic—on a site visit for his upcoming wedding—to bring you the latest news in the world of travel, points, and miles. He breaks down ANA's significant devaluation, explains the ticking clock on booking their coveted around-the-world ticket, and clarifies who's eligible for Chase Sapphire Preferred's elevated 100,000-point offer. DeAndre also shares the latest updates on Zil Money's delayed card processing system for payroll and offers a transparent follow-up to a recent discrepancy between a podcast and Instagram about his use of points versus travel insurance for a flight delay. If you're looking to stay sharp on offers, program updates, and real-life travel hacks, this episode is packed with practical insights—recorded right from paradise. Tune in to stay ahead on travel strategy and loyalty program changes.   Key takeaways:  ANA Around-the-World Ticket: Book by June 24 before ANA eliminates this aspirational redemption. ANA One-Way Redemptions: ANA will finally allow one-way point bookings, offering more flexibility. Chase Sapphire Preferred Bonus: A 100,000-point welcome offer is available—but only if you meet strict eligibility rules. Zil Money Update: The platform is still down due to overwhelming demand; processing is expected to resume soon. Travel Insurance Clarification: DeAndre confirms he used points (not cash) for a Hyatt stay during a flight delay, and breaks down how trip delay coverage varies by card. Trip Delay Insurance Tip: Chase Sapphire Preferred = 12-hour delay or overnight stay; Reserve = 6-hour delay coverage.   Resources: Using Points & Miles to Plan Around-The-World Travel With the Point Sisters (Ep. 25) Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel Sign up for our newsletter! This month's best current card offers LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:  Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount! BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group Truicity Wealth Management   Connect with DeAndre Coke:  Instagram: BoldlyGo.world Website: BoldlyGo.world YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld    

https://notesonfilm1.com/2025/04/18/jose-arroyo-in-conversation-with-diego-cepeda-on-outskirts/ I recently discovered the existence of a new and exciting film magazine: OUTSKIRTS. It's in English, though mostly written by people for whom English is a second language or who don't speak English at all: translation, in multiple senses, is an integral part of the magazine. It's a handsome physical object, originating in the Locarno Critics Academy but speaking a different film culture, off-centre, from the margins or the periphery. In this podcast I talk to one of the editors, Diego Cepeda (the others are Nathan Latoré, Sofie Cato Maas, Raymond Shik and Christopher small), with filmmaker/critic Felix Cordero Bello contributing illuminating contexts and asides. Near the beginning of the podcast Diego cites a poem by Farid Ud-din Attar, ‘The birds had departed towards a distant luminosity that attracted them. Those who did not perish on the way would understand upon arrival that they had been transformed into that light that now attracted others'. OUTSKIRTS is a magazine that is itself, embodies, a romance of movies, film culture, film history, woven through with friendship. It aims to put at the centre marginalised filmmakers and film cultures; and asks its readers to slow down, look back, look deeply, and think. The launch of each issue is accompanied by live events, often including readings and screenings. Diego cites Abraham Polonsky at the end, ‘The only fights worth fighting are for lost causes'. Speaking to Diego and Felix, in English, a second language for them, a whole cinema culture comes alive. They cite LA VIDA UTIL and Lucía Salas as an inspiration: a spirit of sharing knowledge, friendship and dialogue, enthusiasm for cinema, a similar way of thinking about film history. Diego and Felix both also write for Simulacro magazine edited by Julia Scrive-Loyer (https://www.simulacromag.com/) participate in its weekly cine-club and are connected to the Chavón School of Film and Design, itself associated with Parsons, with Diego as one of its key lecturers. ‘How can we approach the history of images and sounds from a place that maybe didn't have (a film industry) but we have to create tools for understanding those elements that did exist (newsreels, home movies, a rich culture of filmgoing)', says Diego. The conversation ranges from the origins of the magazine, it's aims (to defend cinema from this place, that is on the margins), it's focus (to shine a light on the overlooked), how each issues tries to create a thread of thought. We detour through a brief account of a history of cinema in the Dominican Republic, where the conversation took place. All this and much more can be listened to in the podcast below: The new issue comes out in June and can be purchased at: https://outskirtsmag.com/

What does it mean to be a Vermonter if you've left the Green Mountain State? Reporter Myra Flynn brings us on a sonic journey across the globe from Los Angeles to the Dominican Republic, to Jamaica. There are love stories, tales of taking chances and conversations about what it means to call somewhere home. Thanks to question-asker Jesse Wingate of Virginia – formerly of North Troy, Vermont – for the great question. For photos and an episode transcript, head to our website.This episode was reported by Myra Flynn. It was edited and produced by Josh Crane, Sabine Poux and Burgess Brown. Our intern is Catherine Morrissey. Angela Evancie is our Executive Producer. Digital support from Sophie Stephens. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network. 

D. C. Gomez is an award-winning USA TodayBestselling Author, podcaster, motivational speaker,and coach. Born in the Dominican Republic, shegrew up in Salem, Massachusetts. D. C. studied filmand television at New York University. After collegeshe joined the US Army, and proudly served for fouryears.D. C. has a Master's Degree in Science Administration from the Central Michigan University, as wellas a Master in Adult Education from Texas A&M- Texarkana University. She is a certified JohnMaxwell Team speaker and coach, and a certified meditation instructor from the Chopra Center.One of D.C. passions is helping those around her overcome their self-limiting beliefs. She writesboth non-fiction and fiction books, ranging from Urban Fantasy to Children's Books. To learn moreabout her books and her passion, you can find her at www.dcgomez-author.com.Its pages pulse with the fevered writings of a witch grapplingwith visions of what's to come. Nine prophecies, ninewarnings, nine tales of magic. A young witch dies repeatedly in her quest for godhood. Alunar moth's seven-day lifespan becomes a desperatecountdown. Witches take to the stars, only to face anunnatural magical evolution. A werewolf's curse intertwineswith a storm witch's power. Sisters battle a generational cursethrough art and foresight. In a world of burning witches, onemust decide the fate of all supernatural beings. Fairy taleretellings twist familiar stories into new forms of magic. Acozy cottage at the wood's edge holds secrets that couldchange a cursed life. Reapers compare notes on their wildestencounters with mischievous witches. Each story stands alone, yet together they form a tapestry ofimpending doom. What catastrophe is the witch trying toprevent? And why has she hidden her warnings in the guiseof fantastical tales?Amazon.com: Tales of Wondrously Wicked Witches (The Tales Short Story Collection Book 5) eBook :Gomez, D. C., Dalton, Jamie, Gorri, C.D., Gregory, Emma Jo, Elizabeth, Jess, Snow, Adelaide, Embers, L S,Thurman, Ashe, Delton, Liz: Kindle Store

Episode 295 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're beginning our block of episodes on the greatest players in the history of the Negro Leagues.Arguably one of the greatest power hitters of all-time, Gibson established himself as one of professional baseball's most feared threats at the plate during the 1930s and 1940s.Gibson was a fantastic catcher for the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawford during this span, and was a 12x All-Star, 3x Negro NL batting champion and 2x Negro League World Series champion.Sadly, despite his success in the United States, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Cuba, Gibson was unable to play in Major League Baseball due to the racist, “Gentlemen's Agreement.” This barred any ball players of color from playing in MLB until the Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson in 1947.Though the statistics vary, many posit Gibson could've hit close to 800 home runs during his professional career. After MLB's decision to include Negro League stats in 2021, Gibson became the league's career leader in batting average!Sadly, Gibson suffered from inner demons and died in 1947 of a stroke. Though he never played in Major League Baseball, he still made the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 due to his amazing impact on the game!Connect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedyDominic DiTolla: @ditolladominicProducer: @ty_englestudioInstagram: @thesportsexperiencepodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please help support us @:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast #joshgibson#baseballplayer#baseball

Melissa Fumero joins Seth and Josh on the pod this week! She talks all about growing up in New Jersey, how her parents trusted her to go into the city as a teen for dance classes, meeting her husband on a soap opera, taking a cruise vacation, traveling to Cancun and the Dominican Republic, and so much more! Plus, she chats about her new show, Grosse Pointe Garden Society on NBC! Support our sponsors: Nissan Family Trips is brought to you by the All-New 2025 Nissan Armada. Take your adventures to new heights. Learn more at NissanUSA.com Visit Baltimore Baltimore is just a short drive or train ride from New York, Philly, and D.C. Plan your visit today at Baltimore.org Baltimore: You won't get it ‘til you get here!” Quince For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/TRIPS for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Blueland Celebrate Earth Month and make the switch today! Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/trips.

In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Dr. Matthew Lee, research professor at Baylor University and co-leader of the Global Flourishing Study—a longitudinal project spanning 22 countries and nearly 200,000 people. They discuss what it means to flourish as whole human beings and how education can support not only academic success but spiritual, emotional, and relational well-being. Dr. Lee shares insights on how flourishing is not just about individual happiness or wellness, but about contributing to the greater good—what he describes as "ecosystem-wide flourishing." He and Eckert explore how love, hospitality, and compassion can shape the culture of schools, drawing from research and real-world examples, including organizations like Barry-Wehmiller that center care and community in their leadership. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Be encouraged. Mentioned: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life by Kenneth Haugk Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn X: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl     Transcript: Jon Eckert: All right. Today we get to welcome a good friend and colleague at Baylor University. So Matt Lee is here with us today, and his work all revolves around flourishing, which is the ultimate goal of all education and one of the most intrinsically human things that we think about. So Matt, if you just give us a quick intro as to why you're at Baylor and kind of the 30,000-foot view of what you do here at Baylor. Matt Lee: Well, thanks, Jon. I'm delighted to be here at Baylor, and I would say part of the reason that I'm here is that the Global Flourishing Study is a joint project of Baylor and Harvard, and this is a five year, 22 country survey to understand the forces that affect flourishing for about 200,000 people globally. And we've got nationally representative samples in each of these countries. So we're almost able to generalize to all humanity, which is unusual for a study. And to have this longitudinal approach enables us to follow up over time, look at changes. We've got the time ordering nailed down, we've got some statistical techniques to address robustness. We're almost able to make causal claims that generalize to all humanity. So that was one of the reasons. The other thing is I just really appreciate Baylor's mission and ability to combine really rigorous research with a Christian commitment. And so I think that is a special strength of Baylor University, not to go into a commercial for Baylor right now. Jon Eckert: Oh no, we're all for that. But it's one of the reasons why our work overlaps, because we work with education leaders in over 45 countries and all 50 states and the stated goal of education since Aristotle has been for the flourishing of human beings. And so there's obviously a school component of this. You're looking at all of humanity. Again, that's not probably something I'll ever be able to say as a researcher that I've able to generalize findings to all humanity. But I'm curious to hear how you all think about words like flourishing in love and operationalize those for educators. What does that look like in whatever school you're called to? Obviously, we're here at Baylor and we can have a faith component to what undergirds everything we do, but a lot of our educators that we serve are in public schools, and there's secular humanism there, and there's all different kinds of kids with all different kinds of backgrounds. So what does flourishing and love look like universally, in the way you would define it? Matt Lee: Well, I would frame it as a dialogue. And so we are contributing to a dialogue. And I remember there was a chaplain at Harvard who used to just observe that Harvard tends to treat students as though they are just a brain on a stick or maybe a neocortex on a stick. And of course, there's more to human beings than that. And so when we think about flourishing, we think about multiple domains. We're flourishing in terms of our physical health, we're flourishing in terms of our spiritual health, our emotional health. And so there's all of these different domains at the individual level, but it's sort of meaningless in a sense if we're not contributing to the greater good. And for most people, particularly in the United States, the greater good is going to be largely defined in terms of a sacred narrative. So if we're not honoring that need to serve the greater good in terms of a sacred narrative, then we are dehumanizing people by definition. And so if we care about the inherent dignity, the infinite value of every person, that we need to attend to all of the domains of flourishing across levels. So flourishing is different than well-being and happiness and wellness and some of these other constructs because it really is not just about the person, it's about the person in their context. And their context might include a sacred context. Their context certainly would include a political and economic context. It's knowing we have the skills in order to make a meaningful difference in this person's life. We're not trying to fix anything. We know that that doesn't necessarily work, but we can be present with loving awareness in a way that is itself healing, and then we can get people the help that they need if we can't provide it. But it's not one person's responsibility to do that. So oftentimes when we think of love or compassion, we think of one-on-one, but this is actually something that you find at the level of groups. And Brian Wellinghoff, my co-author on the one article about Barry-Wehmiller, he's a senior director at Barry-Wehmiller. He said in the article, what we've found over these couple of decades is that when love is present, it promotes the conditions that are required for flourishing. It's not just that love is present at the level of one-on-one interactions, it's that it's now that love is part of the culture. Love is part of the context, and that enables everything that they do. And they help encourage that by promoting skills like listening and the practice of gratitude and regularly celebrating people, not just employee of the month where you get a nice parking spot and everyone hates you for the month or whatever. But like a culture of celebration where it actually is joyful to celebrate the people that you care about and you want to do that and you appreciate it when they do it for you. And you know it's going to happen because you can see your love, make a difference on a daily basis. You know that you're contributing, you know that you're engaged. And I remember asking Bob Chapman, again, the CEO of that company, "What do you do about free riders?" When I went to Harvard, I thought, "I'll never see any free riders," and there's free riders everywhere, and how do you do that? And so he said, "Well, we want everyone to get on the bus, but they're not necessarily going to get on at the same stop, but we have faith and we're committed that eventually everyone's going to get on the bus." So there's some mercy and there's some grace. And then there's the tough conversation. There's the tough love. It's not just the warm hug, it's the powerful love that says, "Look, I'm going to speak truthfully to you about your contribution as a co-creator of this culture," he calls it a culture of caring, but I think we could also call it a culture of love and compassion. Jon Eckert: So couple of things that came to mind when you were talking about that. I like the term sacred hospitality, but the book Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara came out just a few years ago. He ran Eleven Madison, and they became the best restaurant in the world based on not their service, but on their hospitality. And he differentiates service from hospitality. And it's absolutely a culture that gets created. It can't just be one person. It's how the whole team views the experience they're creating for diners. And it's a remarkable book that it's hard to replicate in schools because that is an elite experience with lots of money behind it, and public schools aren't functioning in that world. But how do we have that kind of an attitude about how do we see whole human beings and reach out in a hospitable way, not just in a service way? So I wonder if you have any... Are you familiar with Unreasonable Hospitality at all? Matt Lee: I've not read it, no. Jon Eckert: Okay. But does that align with sacred hospitality as you're considering it? Matt Lee: Well, one conceptual resource that I found helpful is from a book called Christian Caregiving, and this is written by the founder of the Stephen Ministries. This is the laypeople in a congregation who provide care to others in the congregation. They're not trained as psychologists or counselors, but they've been given a set of skills and they know their boundaries. That's the most important skill is knowing what's yours and what's for a professional and what's for God. And so when you think about the critical distinction in that book, it's between servitude and servanthood. And so when we are living into our vocation, that's servanthood. And when we are forced to do something that we wouldn't want to do in a way we wouldn't want to do it, then we're talking about servitude. And so when we imagine education and we think about a system that is perfectly designed to get the result that it gets, what is our system getting? It's perfectly designed to get disengagement. That's what we see from the Gallup data. So as you progress through your journey, you start out highly engaged in kindergarten, and then you're less engaged in middle school, less engaged in high school, and it just continues. It's a nice linear downward trend. Jon Eckert: That's not a nice trend, Matt. Matt Lee: Well, it's not nice, but from a research standpoint- Jon Eckert: It's clean. Matt Lee: It's very clean. So what are we doing systematically there? Well, we start out in kindergarten, we're sitting in a circle with our friends holding hands, finger painting the alphabet, singing songs. The creative arts are infused into this container of friendship. And we're learning our core material in that kind of container. And then we systematically start pulling all that stuff out. No more recess, take art maybe once in four years in high school. Jon Eckert: Elementary school, on average now, get 27 minutes of recess a day in the United States. Matt Lee: Oh, so we're- Jon Eckert: It's devastating. Matt Lee: We're doing it even younger than when I was a kid. Jon Eckert: Yes. Yeah. Matt Lee: I started doing this UN class called Love and Action at the University of Akron, and I said, "Rather than reading about this, why don't we practice it and then come back in a community of friends and share what are we learning?" And it just felt more like kindergarten to me. Let's sit in a circle and let's sing some songs about what we're learning. And I remember saying, "Well, do we even need exams at some point in these UN classes? Maybe there's a different way to be in relationship where we don't need the exams." And some of my colleagues would say, "Well, that's dangerous. You're going to have all these free riders." I had so few free riders in that context, and it's sort of like Barry-Wehmiller company as well. There's so few free riders because you empower people to be what they were created to be. Jon Eckert: Seeing data coming out on what leads to flourishing and mental health and what doesn't. But we're always looking for the things, what's working. I don't have time to spend a lot of time on the things that aren't working. I do like Bob Chapman's belief that everybody will eventually get on the bus. I don't believe that is true. I believe some people need to find another bus. But I think eventually you need to get the people that need to be on the bus, on the bus, and they'll get there. And they may choose there's another bus route that's better for them, and that will lead more to their flourishing. And that's great. But with 12,000 people in that company, that's not going to be 12,000 people that are on the right bus all the time. Matt Lee: Well, and I think maybe it's not everyone, but you go after the lost sheep. Jon Eckert: That's right. Yeah, you do. You do. That is fair. That's fair. And teachers definitely do that. And you can run yourself ragged. This is the last part of the time, and this is always the hardest part for me. I would be terrible at this, but you have four questions, four sentences. So one sentence for each one. So in all of your flourishing work that you've done, what is the most obvious finding that you're like, "That's kind of a duh, we all knew that and now we have empirical evidence that says that's true." Matt Lee: Better to give than receive. Jon Eckert: Okay. Well, there you go. Some ancient wisdom. All right, second. What's the most surprising finding that really jumped out? Like, "Oh, didn't see that coming"? Matt Lee: Yeah, I don't know that it was really surprising. It was just surprising to see it so consistently that groups that so obviously prioritize financial material stability, have the lowest flourishing on all the other domains. At the country level, at the group level, even within particular organizations. So we find in a paper that I've just... This is more than one sentence, but I'll give you an example. Jon Eckert: That's all right. Matt Lee: So I'm co-leading a paper on showing love and care to another person, and this is using the global flourishing study data. We find a fairly strong negative correlation with GDP. Countries that have higher GDP have people who show lower levels of love and care. Jon Eckert: Wow, okay. And I'm not- Matt Lee: So I'm not totally surprised by that, but it's still kind of shocking to see it so reliably surfacing in all of this work. Jon Eckert: I'll keep this short, but my daughters went down to the Dominican Republic to do some work there with a lot of high school and college students this summer. And they had an amazing experience because of the joy of the people that they were with in the Dominican Republic. And so the joy that they exuded through... Some of them had very little, but the joy was there and it made a fundamental difference I think will mark my daughters for the rest of their lives because they recognize, "Oh, really, joy is not tied to what we have." Matt Lee: Yeah. I had a group from Spain consult me a couple of years ago, "We're going to this impoverished country and we're going to help them with their flourishing." And I said, "Oh, really? You might find that they help you with your flourishing." Jon Eckert: 100%, right. So the last two questions. What's the biggest challenge you see globally or in the US, take your pick, that's inhibiting flourishing right now? Matt Lee: Yeah. I think that the way we understand flourishing or love or leadership is really just a small part of what those words represent. And so I think if we understood flourishing as ecosystem-wide flourishing, we would have the appropriate North Star. But if we keep doing it as, or understanding it as, a kind of subjective experience of wellbeing for an individual, I think we'll never get out of the crab bucket. Jon Eckert: That's good. And then what's your biggest hope for flourishing, globally or in the US? Matt Lee: My biggest hope would be that we would learn from the positive outliers who are already doing it everywhere in the world. And I think I remember some years ago... So I'm bad at one sentence. Jon Eckert: I know, I am too. This is a challenge. Matt Lee: I have to immediately support it with evidence. Jon Eckert: That's good. Matt Lee: So let me give you just one example of evidence. I was chair of the section on altruism, morality, and social solidarity of the American Sociological Associations. That's a lot to remember. But as part of my role as chair, I was also editing the newsletter, and I was approached by a member of the section who had done some research on concentration camps, Nazi Germany, and he found in his argument... I'll just cut to the chase. His argument was, most of the Holocaust museums focus on the narrative of victimhood. But what you saw in the camps was incredible heroism, incredible sharing under pain of death of your last crumbs and incredible, just inspiring altruism. The human spirit was soaring, even as the body was being destroyed by this evil regime. And so people who have never had their names in the history books have done incredible things. And Holocaust museums around the world could tell that story too. Not just the victim story and not to the exclusion of the victim story, but tell the story of empowerment. Jon Eckert: Wow. That's a great place to end. Thank you for taking the time, and thanks for the work you do, Matt. Matt Lee: Thank you.  

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carlos Abad, the newly appointed head of Latin American markets for CPS America. Recorded at Intersolar San Diego, this conversation offers insights into the growing solar and energy storage markets across Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico's promising 7-8 gigawatt solar market potential for 2025.Carlos shares his journey from being an architect caught in the 2008 recession to becoming a solar industry leader. Starting with a self-built solar trailer for a farmers market in Miami to working with companies like Sun Electronics, Tesla, and now returning to CPS America, his career path demonstrates the evolving opportunities in renewable energy. The discussion provides a comprehensive overview of Latin American markets, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and others, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in each region.This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in international solar markets, energy storage integration, and the future of renewable energy in Latin America. Carlos' expertise in both technical installation (as a NABCEP certified professional) and market strategy offers valuable perspectives for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.Episode Highlights:Carlos Abad's journey from architecture to solar, including his first off-grid system design and NABCEP certificationMexico's renewable energy outlook under new leadership with projected 7-8GW solar market and 700-900 MWh storage market for 2025Overview of key Latin American solar markets, including Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, and ColombiaDiscussion of Puerto Rico's energy transformation following Hurricane Maria and current utility restructuringInsights into CPS America's product strategy for Latin America, focusing on 250/600V and 350/800V invertersThe growing importance of integrated solar and energy storage solutionsListen now to gain valuable insights into one of renewable energy's most dynamic and promising regions from an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in sustainable energy solutions.Social Media HandlesCarlos AbadCPS America Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Pastor Scott Humston serves at the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora as their family and connections pastor. He is also a traveling comedian and magician. Recently, he traveled to the Dominican Republic to share his talents with our schools and bring laughter to our students. His travel companion was his daughter who was travelling on her first missions trip out of the United States. Enjoy this conversation to learn how missions can strengthen a family both overseas and at home. Also, discover how a local church in Central Florida is reaching and connecting with new families in their community. Order Scott's book "Sharing Wonder" on Amazon.Learn more about Scott Humston at www.ScottHumston.comBring the Laugh All Night comedy tour to your church. Learn more at www.LaughAllNight.com/host Discover how you can visit New Missions in the Dominican Republic. www.NewMissions.org/tripsSupport the show

Mike & Nick on the latest in the wild Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case in Maryland, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment stops by to discuss Ukraine, Gaza, Iran nuclear talks, President Trump's first few months back on the world stage, plus, our new segment 'WHATTT??' on why Bill Maher & Stephen A Smith should leave us all shaking our heads.To help the families affected from the nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic, visit - https://www.jompeame.com/blog/ayuda-a-familias-afectadas-tras-colapso-del-jetsetThis episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff starting up - SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Eric Adams is in the Dominican Republic to honor the victims of last week's roof collapse at a popular nightclub. Plus, a lawsuit filed by a former Brooklyn principal against the DOE can move forward. Finally, the odd adventures of a wild turkey.

Brian may have had one too many during the day, but the show must go on! Some Philly pallbearers fell into a grave, KTLA had an unfortunate Twitter incident, and there was some disturbing sex on a NYC subway. Trump wants a military parade for his birthday, China trolled the US over tariffs, and a NY man tried to use an AI lawyer to represent him! Coachella is hell on Earth, the wife of Weezer's bass player got shot, and we discuss the Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy. We have more stories in But The Drag Queens Are The Problem, and Brian answers a Reddit AITA question!

The boys are back for another round of The Saturday Night Pregame — and this one's a celebration! It's birthday time, but in true fashion, the birthday boy shows up fashionably (read: very) late. While waiting, the crew cracks open some Zombie Dust — his favorite brew — and dives into last week's highlights, including a killer dinner and even better stories. Plans for the night out start rolling before the convo turns to this week's wild news cycle: tariffs and a rollercoaster stock market, frat guys turning into heroes after finding a missing dog from three years ago, Universal's new park, Mega Millions price hikes, a tragic club roof collapse in the Dominican Republic, a helicopter crash, and Ken Griffey Jr.'s surprising new gig. To close things out, the guys keep it wholesome with some feel-good stories that'll leave you smiling. Tune in, pour a drink, and let's get into it.  

Started the week with Dominican Republic nightclub collapse that killed over 200 people, then got into the Gabon presidential election. Plus a wild week in the markets, North Korea asssassin passes away, Hamas-US secret talks, ChiCom fighters in Ukraine, and NYPD cops are looking for a guy who had oral and anal sex with a dead vagrant's body. Music: Dallas Moore/“Raisin' Hell and Slinging Gravel”

Rosemary Barton looks at the campaign as it passes the halfway point, and what to expect in this week's debates.Ukraine's emergency service says at least 34 people are dead after a Russian missile strike on a northern city.Israel attacks the last operating hospital in Gaza City.Officials in the Dominican Republic say a woman rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse has died, bringing death toll to 226.China's president is looking to deepen his country's ties with some Southeast Asian nations in face of US tariffs.For the first time in over 20 years, a Canadian is in contention to win the Masters. 

The JBP revisits potential nanny options for Ish (4:35) to begin the latest episode before they discuss the handling of forgiveness in friendships (31:00) as well as how many people the cast has fallen in love with in their life (42:35). In NBA news, the crew shares their thoughts on Ja Morant's new grenade celebration along with Luka Doncic's return to Dallas and Joe shares his thoughts about Detroit & other NBA cities (1:10:18). Quavo & Lil Baby collab on a new record (1:27:30), Kendrick Lamar & SZA drop the music video for ‘luther' (1:39:49), and the room debates which classic songs they could live without (1:45:00). Also, a helicopter crashes into the Hudson River (2:15:02), the roof collapses at a Dominican Republic club (2:19:15), Netflix has gentrified the pop the balloon show (2:32:09), B.Dot releases a list of the best posse cuts of all-time (2:49:02), the state of ‘My Expert Opinion' (3:21:00),  and much more.  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | Coco Jones - “Taste” Ice | Deante' Hitchcock - “Born Broke Die Rich” Parks | Saba & No ID - “Acts 1.5” Ish | kwn - “do what i say” Melyssa | Artemas - “cross my heart”

Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Myanmar, The Dominican Republic, Afghanistan and the Greek island of Syros President Trump's decision to impose huge tariffs across the world drew ire from Wall Street financiers this week - and even members of his own Republican party. But what do his supporters in small-town America think? Mike Wendling travelled to Delta, Ohio, in America's rust belt, where locals have other things on their mind.In Myanmar the military junta has restricted foreign rescue teams' access to areas damaged by the recent earthquake - not to mention international media. After entering the country undercover, Yogita Limaye reports from the city of Mandalay, close to the earthquake's epicentre.The Dominican Republic announced three days of national mourning this week, after the roof of a popular nightclub collapsed, killing more than two hundred people. Will Grant visited the scene in the capital Santo Domingo, where an investigation is now under way as to what caused the collapse.Since returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban have steadily increased restrictions on the country's citizens and the introduction of a huge CCTV network in the capital Kabul has alarmed human rights groups. The Taliban says it is to combat crime, but Mahjooba Nowrouzi says there is unease over what else might be under surveillance.The battle for dominance in the electric car market is in full swing, but the EV evolution has been a long time in the making, as Sara Wheeler discovered when she stumbled across one of the world's first mass-produced models on the Greek island of Syros.Series producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Today, we're talking about Trump's 90-day pause on new tariffs; a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsing; a Meta whistleblower testifying in the Senate, and other top news for Friday, April, 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Student Life Application Study Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/SLASB_Pod Stress Less: https://links.thepourover.org/StressLess Platforms to Pillars: https://links.thepourover.org/PlatformstoPillars Subsplash: subsplash.com/tpo CSB: https://links.thepourover.org/CSB_EasterGiftGuide Field of Greens: FieldofGreens.com

Send us a textWhen twin brothers find their father's old iPod in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start after they listen to the cursed podcasts stored on it. The siblings decide to throw the device away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. On Episode 663 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the latest film from director Osgood Perkins, The Monkey! We also talk about our favorite cinematic monkeys, films and shows that feature cursed objects, and the concept of memento mori. So grab your bad luck tiki idol, get your generational trauma in check, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Police Academy 2, MZ's favorite comedy, Kidnapped By A Killer, Steve Guttenberg, Shakma, BJ and the Bear, Every Which Way but Loose, Clyde, Cannonball Run 2, Trading Places, Cannibal Run, Dawn of the Dead, Julia Roberts movies, Axel Foley, Back to School, Richard Pryor, Moving, Sam Kinison, Joe Dante, The Howling, Rick Baker, An American Werewolf in London, Rob Bottin, Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2, House of Wax, Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Multiple Maniacs, Knightriders, Gothic, Species 2, Toolbox Murders, Haley Joel Osment, The Peking Acrobats, Brad Dragon, Pedro Martinez, Updog, Dominican Republic, RIP Octavio Dotel, inside baseball, The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox, Christine, Keith Gordon, Anabelle, Poltergeist, Stephen King, The Mangler, Christopher Hewlett, Friday the 13th: The Series, cursed objects, haunted objects, Talk To Me, the Lament Configuration, Oddity, Shakma, Cannibal Holocaust, Longlegs, Monkeyshines, Gallery Magazine, The Monkey, Osgood Perkins, Gretel & Hansel, The Blackcoat's Daughter, Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Adam Scott, Elijah Wood, Yellowjackets, Final Destination, Annie Wilkes, generational trauma, how to properly process grief, Caveat, Ernest Goes to Camp, Nicolas Winding Refn, Anthony Perkins, Jaws 4, do sharks know what revenge is?, Malignant, tracks suits capes and gold medallions, Peter Gabriel, Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho, Parasite, Memories of Murder, Hunkaberry Hound, Sinister Yet Whimsical, Every Episode Dies, and why can't you set your monkey free?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Ever wondered what it takes to build a real estate empire in paradise? Brett Henry shares his journey from Canada to the Dominican Republic, where he established a thriving brokerage and transformed his life. He breaks down the financial benefits of relocating, the legal framework for foreign investment, and the booming real estate market that's attracting North American buyers. Brett also dives into the lifestyle perks, offering insights on how to make a seamless transition while maximizing opportunities. Whether you're considering a move or helping clients invest abroad, this episode is packed with valuable tips. Tune in to this episode now! Links: Follow Brett Henry on Instagram Follow Brett Henry on Facebook Check out Brett Henry's Website Follow Sara Denig on Instagram Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox

The Nats fell behind right away and lost to the Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday afternoon to halt the win streak.  Mark & Al begin with Jake Irvin, who had one of odder outings you will ever see.  Irvin gave up four runs to the first four batters up, but then retired 18 of the final 21 Dodgers he faced.(12:00) The bullpen unfortunately continued their stretch of giving up a run every game this season.  Eduardo Salazar took over for Irvin, but gave up a pair of runs in the 7th to give the Los Angeles the lead for good.(15:15) The offense quickly overcame the early four run deficit after Luis Garcia Jr.'s RBI double in the bottom of the 3rd.  They collectively showed patience at the plate by drawing seven total walks. CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, his 4th time going deep this season.(19:30) Do you prefer James Wood in LF or at DH?  Wood played LF on Wednesday and drew two walks while going 0 for 3 at the plate.(25:20) Washington is off on Thursday and on Friday in Miami they embark on a 3 city/ 10 game road trip with no off days in between.(27:30) We remember a member of the 2005 Nationals Tony Blanco, who tragically passed away this week in the Dominican Republic in the nightclub accident that also claimed Nelson Cruz's sister & former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel.

In our news wrap Thursday, Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was released to the U.S. in a prisoner swap after 14 months in Russian captivity, well over 200 people are confirmed dead from a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims his agencies will identify the cause of autism by September of this year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Stocks slumped again after another escalation in the global trade war. The House took a critical step to advance President Donald Trump's agenda. We have new developments in the Signal group chat scandal. The death toll is rising in the nightclub disaster in the Dominican Republic. Plus, LeBron James joins the Barbieverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this unique episode of Latinos Out Loud, our host Rachel La Loca talks briefly about the tragedy that took place at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at around 1 AM Tuesday this week, where the roof collapsed killing 221 and injuring hundreds more. In a solemn tribute, she reads the names of the 146 identified by the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Forenses (Inacif) and The Instituto Nacional de Patología Forense out of the Dominican Republic. May God rest their souls.

After Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo died in 1947, the Trujillo regime did its best to erase her legacy, while at the same time appropriating her ideas. Yet those who had known and loved Evangelina in San Pedro de Macorís, where she spent most of her life, kept her memory alive, sharing stories of her kindness and her work. After the assassination of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo in 1961, Dominicans across the country started to recover her story. Laura Gómez follows in Evangelina's footsteps across Santo Domingo, the city where Evangelina studied medicine, and visits the memorials that are testament to Evangelina's role in the fight for women's health and reproductive rights, a struggle that continues in the Dominican Republic to this day. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today's word of the day is ‘no pleasure' as in fired as in Denver as in Nuggets as in Mike Malone as in winning. The Denver Nuggets decided to fire the head coach and GM with 3 games left in the regular season! WHAT!? The Nuggets president came out and released a statement and then went on TV and made a different statement! (16:01) Luka got ejected for trash talking a fan in the Lakers game last night. The ref took it personal. Why is this always happening? Why can't refs get together and say “hey, we made a mistake here?” And now Luka returns to Dallas. (22:20) Tragedy struck in the Dominican Republic yesterday. At least 70 people died when the roof collapsed at a nightclub. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel died. Former MLB player Tony Blanco died. Nelson Cruz's sister died. Just a horrible, horrible tragedy. (34:35) Review: October 8. (41:30) NPPOD. (44:30) Skenes Day in Pittsburgh was not great. He got shelled. And no fans were there. Under 9,000! (49:22) Caitlin Clark Effect is real. We have seen it. It continues. Are the residual effects happening?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of people were inside the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, when the roof collapsed. Also: major David Hockney art exhibition opens in Paris.

Today's word of the day is ‘no pleasure' as in fired as in Denver as in Nuggets as in Mike Malone as in winning. The Denver Nuggets decided to fire the head coach and GM with 3 games left in the regular season! WHAT!? The Nuggets president came out and released a statement and then went on TV and made a different statement! (16:01) Luka got ejected for trash talking a fan in the Lakers game last night. The ref took it personal. Why is this always happening? Why can't refs get together and say “hey, we made a mistake here?” And now Luka returns to Dallas. (22:20) Tragedy struck in the Dominican Republic yesterday. At least 70 people died when the roof collapsed at a nightclub. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel died. Former MLB player Tony Blanco died. Nelson Cruz's sister died. Just a horrible, horrible tragedy. (34:35) Review: October 8. (41:30) NPPOD. (44:30) Skenes Day in Pittsburgh was not great. He got shelled. And no fans were there. Under 9,000! (49:22) Caitlin Clark Effect is real. We have seen it. It continues. Are the residual effects happening?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stocks down amid countdown to new tariffs; How tariffs could impact price of Nintendo Switch 2 console; Urgent search for survivors after roof collapse in the Dominican Republic; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Markets continue to react to tariffs; At least 79 people killed after a roof collapses in a Dominican Republic nightclub; A rescue dog's journey to trusting his new family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a dramatic change of policy, Donald Trump has paused higher tariffs on goods entering the United States from every country except China. In a post on social media, the President said levies would be lowered to ten percent, but taxes on Chinese imports would rise to 125%. We get reaction to the turmoil from Republican congressman Pete Sessions and French Member of Parliament Éléonore Caroit.Also in the programme: We've live in the Dominican Republic after that nightclub roof collapse; and the new London exhibition of Cartier - jeweller to the rich and famous.(Photo: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speak with the media about tariffs at the White House in Washington DC, April 9, 2025. Credit: Reuters Nathan Howard)

President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs are now in place. The head of the IRS says she's stepping down after the agency agreed to help with immigration enforcement. Rescue workers are searching for survivors in the rubble after a nightclub roof collapsed in the Dominican Republic. More than $1 billion of Cornell University's funding is being frozen. Plus, police reportedly have shot and critically wounded an autistic teenager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talked about the Colts lineman who detailed his struggles with OCD and it had a religious aspect to it. In other bad news, there was a roof collapse at a club in the Dominican Republic and former Met/Yankees player Octavio Dotel was killed. Viktor Hovland was on a podcast and talked about UFOs.

The Mets are on a six-game winning streak, with Pete Alonso hitting a bases-clearing double after Soto's intentional walk. The Knicks lost to the Celtics again (Porzingis scored 34), but there were encouraging signs. Jerry's update covered the Knicks loss. The show also discussed a Colts lineman's OCD struggles (with a religious aspect), the tragic roof collapse in the Dominican Republic that killed former Met/Yankee Octavio Dotel, Viktor Hovland talking about UFOs, and a preview of the Masters.

Hour 1 The Knicks lost to the Celtics due to poor "token" defense in crunch time, particularly defending the 3-point shot, though it wasn't a blowout. Jerry's update covered the Knicks loss (featuring Kristaps Porzingis), Luka Doncic's ejection for trash talk (claiming it was directed at a fan), the Nuggets firing their coach and GM, Pete Alonso's bases-clearing double after Soto's intentional walk ("the Juan Soto effect"), the Yankees getting shut out, and a 44-year-old trying out for the NY Dragons arena football team (where Peter Schwartz is GM and hired his son). Hour 2 Boomer analyzed QB film, noting concerns about Shedeur Sanders' ‘patting balls', while Darius Slayton wants him on the Giants, and experts predict he'll drop to the Saints. The Giants need a QB and DT if drafting by need. Jerry's update included the Knicks' loss to the Celtics (Porzingis scored 34), NBA news, the Nuggets' coach/GM firing, the Mets beating the Marlins (Lindor's HR, Alonso's bases-clearing double after Soto's intentional walk), and the Yankees' shutout loss. The show discussed modern equivalents of caveman-era dangers, Pat Shurmur on Sanders, and a dentist warning about deadly tooth infections. Boomer shared a story about losing weight from eating raw clams. Hour 3 The Mets are on a six-game winning streak, with Pete Alonso hitting a bases-clearing double after Soto's intentional walk. The Knicks lost to the Celtics again (Porzingis scored 34), but there were encouraging signs. Jerry's update covered the Knicks loss. The show also discussed a Colts lineman's OCD struggles (with a religious aspect), the tragic roof collapse in the Dominican Republic that killed former Met/Yankee Octavio Dotel, Viktor Hovland talking about UFOs, and a preview of the Masters. Hour 4 Liz Garbus, director of the Netflix documentary 'Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer', discussed the film and the case against Rex Heuermann. Jerry's final update included Pete Alonso on capitalizing after Soto's intentional walk, sports Emmy nominees for play-by-play, Porzingis' 34 points against the Knicks, the Nuggets firing their coach/GM, and Doncic's ejection (claiming he argued with a fan). The "Moment of the Day" asked about potentially fatal caveman-era scenarios. The show ended with Tom Brady's involvement in bringing back the Dire Wolf, prompting Boomer to joke about resurrecting Abe Lincoln.

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