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Defining Moments Podcast
Defining Moment with Jon Echols: Faith and Grit

Defining Moments Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 57:08


Join us for an inspiring conversation with Fmr Oklahoma State Representative Jon Echols, candidate for Attorney General, as he shares his remarkable journey from one generation removed from poverty to 12 years of distinguished public service. This episode highlights Echols' story of entrepreneurial determination, unwavering principles, and servant leadership.Key Highlights:- Generational Impact: How Echols went from poverty to the Oklahoma House floor in just two generations- Entrepreneurial Grit: Building multiple successful businesses while raising a family and serving in public office- Faith-Driven Leadership: His philosophy of treating political opponents with dignity while never compromising conservative values- Constitutional Defender: The story behind passing Oklahoma's Constitutional Carry law and his 12-year NRA Legacy Award- Family Legacy: 130+ years of Oklahoma roots, from the 1893 Cherokee Outlet land run to todayDefining Moments Discussed:- Leaving financial security to bet on himself as an entrepreneur- The conviction to enter politics despite personal comfort- How faith shapes his approach to public service and treating othersLooking Forward:Echols outlines his vision for a "Safer, Freer, Stronger Oklahoma" as the next Attorney General, including his plans to combat fentanyl and protect constitutional rights.This episode showcases how faith, family values, and relentless determination can transform not just individual lives, but entire communities and states.#FaithAndGrit #Oklahoma #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #PublicService

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3589 - FBI's War on Trans People; Trump's Pro-Israel Enforcer w/ Ken Klippenstein, Connor Echols

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 76:17


It's Emmajority Thursday on the Majority Report On today's show: Trump has been "Triple Sabotaged" at the UN as the escalator fails to work as he and the First Lady entered the stair well, fortunately Melania was not hurt. Then his teleprompter cut out, and he was forced to "speak from the heart". If that wasn't horrible enough, it turns out his microphone was significantly quieter than others. Trump wrote a heart-wrenching account of the tragedy on Truth Social in which he spares no detail. Jesse Watters suggests that we bomb the UN over this devasting attack on our president. Investigative journalist, Ken Klippenstein joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's manipulation of recent shootings to bolster their war on trans people. Follow Ken's work at here. Reporter at Responsible Statecraft, Connor Echols joins us to discuss his new piece, How a Little-Known Embassy Aid Hijacked US Isreal Policy. In the Fun Half: We are joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder. Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters resigns to take a position in the private sector as union buster just a day after announcing TPUSA chapters for every High School in the state. Adam Friedland hypnotizes all the other panelists on Piers Morgan while asking for empathy for the oft bullied Donald Trump. The daughter of a New Mexican state senator calls out her father for accepting Israeli money and peddling their propaganda. All that and more. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: MAGIC SPOON: Get 5 dollars off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/MAJORITYREPORT GIVEWELL: For trusted, evidence-backed insights into this evolving situation — and information about how you can help — follow along at givewell.org/USAID FAST GROWING TREES: Get 15% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/

Calvary Houston Podcast
Episode 268: SUNDAY SERMON - So Great a Salvation - Special Guest Pastor Shawn Echols

Calvary Houston Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 44:15


Chicago Bears Central
Breaking News: Chicago Bears Waive Ian Wheeler, Power Echols & More

Chicago Bears Central

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 15:31


Haize reacts ot Bears first wave of roster cuts Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bloggingheads.tv
Trump's Failures in Israel and Ukraine (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 60:00


Connor's farewell ... What's next at NonZero ... The looming invasion of Gaza City ... Israel's one-state solution ... Why did Trump give up on Gaza? ... The "blame-it-on-Bibi" farce ... A disappointing week for Ukraine ... How to make security guarantees work ... Ukraine's ticking time bomb ...

Real Money, Real Experts
Money with Meaning: Aligning Faith, Values, and Financial Fulfillment with Weslia Echols and Willa Williams

Real Money, Real Experts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 24:22 Transcription Available


In this inspiring episode, Rachael and Brandy sit down with Weslia Echols and Willa Williams—better known as your favorite financial aunties. As co-founders of Trinity Financial Coaching and co-hosts of Wealth and Wisdom Together, they guide Christian professional women toward financial fulfillment through their signature Five Milestones framework. Wes and Willa share how their friendship blossomed into a thriving business, the importance of aligning money with values, and why meeting clients with empathy and without judgment is essential for lasting change.Show Notes: 00:00 Meet Weslia & Willa, your “financial aunties”02:54 How they met and the five-year goal that came true05:11 From student to business partner07:26 The Five Milestones of Financial Fulfillment explained09:53 What it's like to run a business with your best friend15:22 Becoming AFCs and the value of community16:52 Navigating the intersection of faith and finances20:43 Weslia & Willa's 2 centsShow Note Links:Learn more about Trinity Financial Coaching!Connect with Weslia & Willa on Instagram! Connect with Weslia & Willa on Youtube!Connect with Weslia & Willa on Facebook!Want to get involved with AFCPE®?Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

Bloggingheads.tv
Can Trump and Putin Make a Deal? (Connor Echols & George Beebe)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 60:00


What's at stake in Alaska ... George: Don't try to do too much ... EU yes, NATO no ... Could Putin dupe Trump into a bad deal? ... Sanctions: painful, but not decisive ... What Russian media is saying about the talks ... Are Europe & Ukraine warming to a deal? ...

The Wright Show
Anatomy of a Man-Made Famine (Connor Echols & Alex de Waal)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 60:00


Why Gaza's famine is the "most intense" in decades ... From food secure to starvation: How Gaza unraveled ... Blinken's willful blindness to Israel's obstruction of aid ... How the US muzzled its own famine warning system ... The political power of the term "famine" ... What starvation does to the body—and to society ... The perverse logic of starvation as warfare ... How the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation puts aid in Hamas's hands ... Evaluating Israel's accusation against UNRWA ... How many Gazans are dying of starvation? ... Why a blockade might be worse than an invasion ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Anatomy of a Man-Made Famine (Connor Echols & Alex de Waal)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 60:00


Why Gaza's famine is the "most intense" in decades ... From food secure to starvation: How Gaza unraveled ... Blinken's willful blindness to Israel's obstruction of aid ... How the US muzzled its own famine warning system ... The political power of the term "famine" ... What starvation does to the body—and to society ... The perverse logic of starvation as warfare ... How the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation puts aid in Hamas's hands ... Evaluating Israel's accusation against UNRWA ... How many Gazans are dying of starvation? ... Why a blockade might be worse than an invasion ...

The Wright Show
Trump's Plan for Global AI Dominance (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 60:00


Trump's AI Action plan ... The contradictions inherent to Trump's plan ... How Trump's anti-globalism undermines his AI goals ... Anthropic's leaked memo: Ideals vs Persian Gulf cash ... Bob: Dario Amodei is the true AI ideologue ... How AI “safety” became a hawkish movement ... Why true objectivity in LLMs is a fantasy ... A Palantir exec dives into the movie business ... Is AI surgery around the corner? ... Why the Gaza ceasefire talks are collapsing—again ... Biden and Trump's allergy to using US leverage ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Trump's Plan for Global AI Dominance (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 60:00


Trump's AI Action plan ... The contradictions inherent to Trump's plan ... How Trump's anti-globalism undermines his AI goals ... Anthropic's leaked memo: Ideals vs Persian Gulf cash ... Bob: Dario Amodei is the true AI ideologue ... How AI “safety” became a hawkish movement ... Why true objectivity in LLMs is a fantasy ... A Palantir exec dives into the movie business ... Is AI surgery around the corner? ... Why the Gaza ceasefire talks are collapsing—again ... Biden and Trump's allergy to using US leverage ...

Reveal
The Landlord Gutting America's Hospitals

Reveal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 50:54


In April 2024, medical staff testified before Louisiana's House Health and Welfare Committee about just how bad things had gotten at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center. The West Monroe hospital had been under fire from the state Health Department over lapses in patient care that seemed to be escalating. The hospital had stopped paying bills for oxygen supplies, the blood bank, and repairs to the elevators that take patients up to surgery. Former Glenwood nurse Debra Russell testified that there wasn't a cardiologist available when a man suffered a heart attack or a $5 piece of equipment she needed for a routine procedure. “You would send a nurse to go get it,” Russell said. “And she would come back and say, ‘Oh, Miss Debra, I don't have any.' I said, ‘Go to another unit.'...‘We don't have one.'” Glenwood was run by Steward Health Care, at the time one of the country's largest for-profit health care operators. But its building was owned by Medical Properties Trust—a real estate company based in Birmingham, Alabama, that charged Glenwood monthly rent.State Rep. Michael Echols, a Republican whose district includes Glenwood, had been flooded with concerns from community members. Echols had begun to wonder whether the high rent to MPT was fueling Glenwood's financial crisis. He struggled to get real answers. Glenwood is just one of nearly 400 health care facilities owned by MPT and rented out to hospital chains. Nine companies that leased hospitals from MPT have gone bankrupt—including Steward, Glenwood's former operator. And while dozens of hospitals have been sold, entangled in bankruptcy proceedings, or become depleted shells, MPT's top brass has earned millions.  This week on Reveal, Mother Jones reporter Hannah Levintova and Reveal producer Ashley Cleek dig into MPT—its history, its business model, and how treating hospitals like financial assets leaves them gutted.  Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us onBluesky, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Wright Show
Why China Won't Invade Taiwan (Connor Echols & Dan Grazier)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 60:00


Why a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is so unlikely ... Taiwan's terrain: A defender's dream, an invader's nightmare ... Why Taipei might be the hardest city in the world to conquer ... Dan: China would need nearly 5 million soldiers to have a chance ... The 2027 invasion theory—and why it doesn't hold up ... Is China trying to bankrupt the US military? ... A cheaper, smarter way to defend Taiwan ... Submarines: A deterrent with a message ... Comparing a Taiwan invasion to D-Day ... China's long game ... Why a blockade might be worse than an invasion ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Why China Won't Invade Taiwan (Connor Echols & Dan Grazier)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 60:00


Why a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is so unlikely ... Taiwan's terrain: A defender's dream, an invader's nightmare ... Why Taipei might be the hardest city in the world to conquer ... Dan: China would need nearly 5 million soldiers to have a chance ... The 2027 invasion theory—and why it doesn't hold up ... Is China trying to bankrupt the US military? ... A cheaper, smarter way to defend Taiwan ... Submarines: A deterrent with a message ... Comparing a Taiwan invasion to D-Day ... China's long game ... Why a blockade might be worse than an invasion ...

The McGill International Review
MIR Meets: Connor Echols

The McGill International Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 47:08


Host Theo Shouse sits down with foreign policy journalist Connor Echols to discuss tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US. This episode was recorded on July 2, 2025.

WRHI » Palmetto Mornings
07/16/2025: David Williams and Chad Echols, Purchase of Cotton Factory

WRHI » Palmetto Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 11:46


Fresh Black Coffee Videocast
Jon Echols - Justice For All Oklahomans

Fresh Black Coffee Videocast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025


The state's longest-serving House Floor Leader, and candidate for Attorney General; Jon Echols came to Tulsa to visit the studios of www.FreshBlack.coffee . We discuss the legacy his leadership has left for the state's economic vitality.then we discuss solutions for better access to justice for the people of the state.We also asked Jon to give us some insights into the 4 major candidates running for governor.Plus, we review the top world, national, state, and local headlines.AUDIOVIDEOCatch all our shows at www.FreshBlack.CoffeeConnect with us at www.facebook.com/freshblackcoffeeOur audio podcast is at https://feeds.feedburner.com/thefreshblackcoffeepodcastOur video podcast is at https://feeds.feedburner.com/freshblackcoffee/videocastWatch the video on our YouTube channel, Facebook, website, or with your podcasting app.   We record the show every Saturday and release it later the same day.Jeff Davis commentary appears courtesy of www.theThoughtZone.comClick here to watch this episode »

The Wright Show
A Journey Into the New Cold War (Connor Echols & Neysun Mahboubi)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 60:00


Why Neysun brings American students and scholars to China ... Visiting China after Covid ... Balancing US and Chinese red lines ... When Neysun's students pushed Chinese officials on human rights ... Do US students fear career risks for going to China? ... Cultivating cognitive empathy ... China's obsession with US politics ... Trump's surprisingly consistent approach to Beijing ... Are Chinese students really spies? ... Is China studies becoming the next Kremlinology? ... How Neysun navigates US fears about exchange with China ...

Bloggingheads.tv
A Journey Into the New Cold War (Connor Echols & Neysun Mahboubi)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 60:00


Why Neysun brings American students and scholars to China ... Visiting China after Covid ... Balancing US and Chinese red lines ... When Neysun's students pushed Chinese officials on human rights ... Do US students fear career risks for going to China? ... Cultivating cognitive empathy ... China's obsession with US politics ... Trump's surprisingly consistent approach to Beijing ... Are Chinese students really spies? ... Is China studies becoming the next Kremlinology? ... How Neysun navigates US fears about exchange with China ...

The Wright Show
Is diplomacy with Iran dead? (Connor Echols & Alan Eyre)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 60:00


Are US-Iran talks dead? ... Do normal Iranians care about the nuclear program? ... Understanding Iran's enrichment red line ... Assessing the damage to Iran's nuclear facilities ... Iran's decision to kick out inspectors ... Could Iran build a bomb in secret? ... Trump's "desultory" approach to talks with Iran ... Alan's experience negotiating with the Iranians ... How Obama managed to get a deal ... Iran's focus on projecting strength ... Does Iran really want a bomb? ... Iran's dim view of international law ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Is diplomacy with Iran dead? (Connor Echols & Alan Eyre)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 60:00


Are US-Iran talks dead? ... Do normal Iranians care about the nuclear program? ... Understanding Iran's enrichment red line ... Assessing the damage to Iran's nuclear facilities ... Iran's decision to kick out inspectors ... Could Iran build a bomb in secret? ... Trump's "desultory" approach to talks with Iran ... Alan's experience negotiating with the Iranians ... How Obama managed to get a deal ... Iran's focus on projecting strength ... Does Iran really want a bomb? ... Iran's dim view of international law ...

The Wright Show
How America's 'System' Shuts Down Dissent (Connor Echols & Barry Eisler)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 60:00


Barry's new novel, ‘The System' ... CIA lessons & seeing like a Martian ... Fiction, empathy, and geopolitics ... No cartoon villains ... How power really works in DC ... Feinstein vs. Brennan: the 'sit down' ... Why we excuse ourselves ... Jobs, jets & hidden threats ... The problem with the House ... Valeria's dilemma: bend or break ... How power corrupts ... Humiliation and geopolitics ...

Bloggingheads.tv
How America's 'System' Shuts Down Dissent (Connor Echols & Barry Eisler)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 60:00


Barry's new novel, ‘The System' ... CIA lessons & seeing like a Martian ... Fiction, empathy, and geopolitics ... No cartoon villains ... How power really works in DC ... Feinstein vs. Brennan: the 'sit down' ... Why we excuse ourselves ... Jobs, jets & hidden threats ... The problem with the House ... Valeria's dilemma: bend or break ... How power corrupts ... Humiliation and geopolitics ...

The Wright Show
Is Israel dragging the US to disaster in Iran? (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... - Washington ... - Silicon Valley ... - China ... - Africa ... - Europe ... Bob joins to discuss the Israel-Iran war ... Has Trump had a change of heart? ... The Pandora's Box of a US attack ... Connor makes the pro-bombing-Iran argument ... Bob: A diplomatic solution would have been 'trivially easy' ... Trump's missed opportunity for a win ... Where Israeli and American interests diverge ... Israel's risky calculus: Escalation over negotiation ... Why won't Trump use his leverage to rein in Israel? ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Is Israel dragging the US to disaster in Iran? (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... - Washington ... - Silicon Valley ... - China ... - Africa ... - Europe ... Bob joins to discuss the Israel-Iran war ... Has Trump had a change of heart? ... The Pandora's Box of a US attack ... Connor makes the pro-bombing-Iran argument ... Bob: A diplomatic solution would have been 'trivially easy' ... Trump's missed opportunity for a win ... Where Israeli and American interests diverge ... Israel's risky calculus: Escalation over negotiation ... Why won't Trump use his leverage to rein in Israel? ...

The Wright Show
Is the US-China Trade War About to Explode? (Connor Echols & Jake Werner)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... - Israel-Iran ... - Sanctions ... - NATO ... - Revolving doors ... - US-China trade war ... How China views the Israel-Iran crisis ... Why the Iran attacks undermine US-China talks ... How the US and China reached the brink of all-out trade war ... China's not-so-secret weapon in trade talks ... Why China won't back down ... Trump vs. his advisers ... Structural obstacles to US-China cooperation ... The zero-sum trap: Can both sides grow? ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Is the US-China Trade War About to Explode? (Connor Echols & Jake Werner)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... - Israel-Iran ... - Sanctions ... - NATO ... - Revolving doors ... - US-China trade war ... How China views the Israel-Iran crisis ... Why the Iran attacks undermine US-China talks ... How the US and China reached the brink of all-out trade war ... China's not-so-secret weapon in trade talks ... Why China won't back down ... Trump vs. his advisers ... Structural obstacles to US-China cooperation ... The zero-sum trap: Can both sides grow? ...

Based in Fact
Episode 3 - Updates (Glossip, Hanson, etc.)

Based in Fact

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 122:09


In Episode 3, Updates, Lisa and Kyle talked about the developments in cases covered in Seasons 1 through 3, including Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip, Oklahoma v. John Fitzgerald Hanson, Maryland v. Adnan Syed, Arkansas v. Echols, Baldwin and Miskelley, Texas v. Rodney Reed and Texas v. Melissa Lucio. Then, they looked at the proposed schedule for Season 4 and the some of the episodes they've planned.

The Wright Show
Should Trump give up on Ukraine? (Connor Echols & Jennifer Kavanagh)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Jennifer: Why Trump should walk away from Ukraine ... Can Ukraine survive without US support? ... Why a comprehensive peace deal is unlikely ... The perils of US mediation ... Are the peace talks making progress? ... How grinding wars end ... Understanding Russia's battlefield advantage ... Ukraine's shrinking army ... Striking Russian bombers: morale boost vs. nuclear risk ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Should Trump give up on Ukraine? (Connor Echols & Jennifer Kavanagh)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Jennifer: Why Trump should walk away from Ukraine ... Can Ukraine survive without US support? ... Why a comprehensive peace deal is unlikely ... The perils of US mediation ... Are the peace talks making progress? ... How grinding wars end ... Understanding Russia's battlefield advantage ... Ukraine's shrinking army ... Striking Russian bombers: morale boost vs. nuclear risk ...

The Wright Show
Is Trump undermining his own immigration policy? (Connor Echols & Francisco Rodríguez)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Trump's sanctions dilemma: Migration crackdown vs. regime change ... The power of 'secondary sanctions' ... How sanctions drove inflation, hunger, and state failure ... From Venezuela to the US: Understanding the migrant wave ... Inside the Trump split: Rubio's hardline vs. Grenell's dealmaking ... Francisco: The US needs to be more realistic about Maduro ... The path to restoring democracy in Venezuela ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Is Trump undermining his own immigration policy? (Connor Echols & Francisco Rodríguez)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Trump's sanctions dilemma: Migration crackdown vs. regime change ... The power of 'secondary sanctions' ... How sanctions drove inflation, hunger, and state failure ... From Venezuela to the US: Understanding the migrant wave ... Inside the Trump split: Rubio's hardline vs. Grenell's dealmaking ... Francisco: The US needs to be more realistic about Maduro ... The path to restoring democracy in Venezuela ...

Marietta Daily Journal Podcast
Mableton Payout to Cobb Presents 'Serious Financial Challenge'

Marietta Daily Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:11


MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 28th Publish Date:  May 28th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, May 28th and Happy Birthday to Gladys Knight I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Mableton Payout to Cobb Presents 'Serious Financial Challenge' Early Voting Underway for Ga. Commission Overseeing Utilities KSU Researchers Develop Phone Application to Combat Elderly Loneliness All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: TIDWELL TREES_FINAL STORY 1: Mableton Payout to Cobb Presents 'Serious Financial Challenge' Mableton is considering a $9.5 million payment to Cobb County for one year of police and transportation services, a move Mayor Michael Owens calls a "serious financial challenge." The deal, part of an intergovernmental agreement, aims to ensure public safety while avoiding state sanctions. Mableton, exiting its transitional phase, currently offers limited services and has operated without property taxes, relying on other fees. To fund services, the city may establish a special services district. Negotiations follow Cobb’s initial $23 million service bill, which nearly doubled Mableton’s proposed budget. Final votes on the agreement are expected this week. STORY 2: Early Voting Underway for Ga. Commission Overseeing Utilities Early voting has begun in Cobb County and across Georgia for the June 17 special primaries to fill two seats on the Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates utilities like electric and natural gas. The PSC oversees rate approvals, including Georgia Power's recent agreement to freeze base rates for three years. Incumbents Tim Echols (District 2) and Fitz Johnson (District 3) are on the ballot, with Echols facing a GOP challenger and Johnson unopposed. Early voting runs through June 13 at four Cobb locations, with low turnout expected initially but likely increasing closer to Election Day. STORY 3: KSU Researchers Develop Phone Application to Combat Elderly Loneliness Kennesaw State University researchers are developing Sandrapp, an AI-powered tool to combat chronic loneliness among older adults, which can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Unlike traditional social platforms, Sandrapp focuses on fostering real-life connections by matching users with individuals who share similar values and experiences. Led by an interdisciplinary team, the app prioritizes usability and user needs, gathering insights from older adults and families. Sandrapp aims to enable meaningful meetups, not replace them, while exploring subtle monitoring technologies for reassurance. The project emphasizes rebuilding social support networks to improve mental and physical health. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 9 STORY 4: The Walker School Honors the Class of 2025 The Walker School celebrated its Class of 2025 with heartfelt speeches and reflections. Valedictorian William Darko encouraged classmates to find meaning in the mundane, while Salutatorian Sofia Tejedor highlighted the unique gifts and accomplishments of each graduate. Keynote speaker Lauren Hands, a 2007 alumna and film producer, shared her journey of pivoting from law to a fulfilling career in creativity and community impact. She credited Walker for fostering her confidence to embrace her passions and urged graduates to stay true to themselves, pursue progress over perfection, and embrace their individuality as they step into the world. STORY 5: Local Teams Compete in National High School Quiz Competition The 2025 High School National Championship Tournament brought 336 quiz bowl teams from across the U.S. and beyond to Atlanta, including Marietta’s The Walker School and The Stonehaven School. Stonehaven, led by captain Samuel Marks, finished with a 3-7 record. Walker, coached by Michael Arjona and others, excelled with a 7-3 record in preliminaries, advancing to playoffs and finishing 13th overall. Karthik Jayaram earned All-Star honors for his standout performance, answering 94 tossup questions. The tournament champion was Livingston High School’s A team from New Jersey. Break: STORY 6: Cobb Police Search for Suspect in Monday Hit-and-Run on I-285 Cobb County police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run crash on I-285 near the I-75 interchange. Around 11:19 a.m. Monday, a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Kia, changed lanes and may have collided with a white 1996 GMC Safari. The GMC lost control, hitting the median, while the sedan fled. The GMC driver, a 57-year-old Austell man, suffered serious injuries, and a 22-year-old passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries; both were hospitalized. Police urge anyone with information to contact the STEP Unit at 770-499-3987. STORY 7: Historical Society to Host Black Genealogy Workshop The Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society will host a genealogy workshop on June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the William Root House in Marietta. Led by Christopher Smothers, founder of Unearthing Your Roots Inc., the workshop will explore resources like Census and Probate Records for genealogical research. Smothers will also share a list of formerly enslaved individuals from Cobb County probate records. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased online in advance, as space is limited. For details, visit CobbLandmarks.com. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: TOP TECH_FINAL Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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The Wright Show
Israel and its Enemies (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Bob joins to talk foreign policy ... The DC shootings and the war in Gaza ... Israel's growing isolation ... Are we headed toward an arms race in space? ... An end to the era of arms control? ... Heading to Overtime—and a programming update ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Israel and its Enemies (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Bob joins to talk foreign policy ... The DC shootings and the war in Gaza ... Israel's growing isolation ... Are we headed toward an arms race in space? ... An end to the era of arms control? ... Heading to Overtime—and a programming update ...

The Wright Show
Is Peace Breaking out in the Middle East? (Connor Echols & Matthew Petti)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Why the PKK's disbanding should be the biggest news of the week ... How did Turkey get the PKK to lay down arms? ... A breakthrough for Turkey-Iraq relations ... How Syrian Kurds are trying to make nice with Damascus ... The end of US sanctions on Syria ... Rebuilding a shattered state ... Turkey and Israel: Syria caught in the middle ...

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Is Peace Breaking out in the Middle East? (Connor Echols & Matthew Petti)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Why the PKK's disbanding should be the biggest news of the week ... How did Turkey get the PKK to lay down arms? ... A breakthrough for Turkey-Iraq relations ... How Syrian Kurds are trying to make nice with Damascus ... The end of US sanctions on Syria ... Rebuilding a shattered state ... Turkey and Israel: Syria caught in the middle ...

The Wright Show
Is Trump breaking with Israel? (Connor Echols & Jon Hoffman)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Is Trump breaking with Israel? ... Making sense of the US-Houthi ceasefire ... Will the US give Saudi Arabia nuclear power? ... Reading the tea leaves on US-Iran talks ... Is Trump putting the US on track for war with China? ... Would Trump really go to war with Iran? ... Are restrainers gaining ground in the Trump administration? ... How Israel could undermine US-Iran talks ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Is Trump breaking with Israel? (Connor Echols & Jon Hoffman)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Is Trump breaking with Israel? ... Making sense of the US-Houthi ceasefire ... Will the US give Saudi Arabia nuclear power? ... Reading the tea leaves on US-Iran talks ... Is Trump putting the US on track for war with China? ... Would Trump really go to war with Iran? ... Are restrainers gaining ground in the Trump administration? ... How Israel could undermine US-Iran talks ...

The Wright Show
Trump Doubles Down on the Law of the Jungle (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Bob joins to discuss Trump's first 100 days ... What the Waltz firing means for Trump's foreign policy ... Has Rubio really dropped his hawkish proclivities? ... Trump's jungle rulebook ... Is Trump putting the US on track for war with China? ... Middle East fires: Yemen, Syria, Iran ... Trump's about-face on Gaza ... Gen Z and the Trump Effect ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Trump Doubles Down on the Law of the Jungle (Connor Echols & Robert Wright)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 60:00


Headlines ... Bob joins to discuss Trump's first 100 days ... What the Waltz firing means for Trump's foreign policy ... Has Rubio really dropped his hawkish proclivities? ... Trump's jungle rulebook ... Is Trump putting the US on track for war with China? ... Middle East fires: Yemen, Syria, Iran ... Trump's about-face on Gaza ... Gen Z and the Trump Effect ...

The Wright Show
Pope Francis, Peacemaker or Appeaser? (Connor Echols & Michael Brendan Dougherty)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 60:00


The new NonZero World ... Headlines ... Stories of the week ... Michael Brendan Dougherty on Pope Francis' foreign policy legacy ... Michael: The pope should be a voice for peace ... A European church no more ... Michael: The Vatican went too far in deal with China ... How the Holy See helped Obama reach out to Cuba ... The pope's moral clarity on Gaza ... A restrainer in the Vatican? ...

Bloggingheads.tv
Pope Francis, Peacemaker or Appeaser? (Connor Echols & Michael Brendan Dougherty)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 60:00


The new NonZero World ... Headlines ... Stories of the week ... Michael Brendan Dougherty on Pope Francis' foreign policy legacy ... Michael: The pope should be a voice for peace ... A European church no more ... Michael: The Vatican went too far in deal with China ... How the Holy See helped Obama reach out to Cuba ... The pope's moral clarity on Gaza ... A restrainer in the Vatican? ...

The Wright Show
How Trump could strike a deal with Iran (Connor Echols & Sina Toossi)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 60:00


Sina's hopes for this weekend's US-Iran talks ... Trump's two-month clock starts ticking ... Iran's growing nuclear leverage ... Trump the dealmaker vs Trump the warmonger ... The myth of a "surgical" military campaign against Iran ... The resurgence of Iran's reformist camp ...

Bloggingheads.tv
How Trump could strike a deal with Iran (Connor Echols & Sina Toossi)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 60:00


Sina's hopes for this weekend's US-Iran talks ... Trump's two-month clock starts ticking ... Iran's growing nuclear leverage ... Trump the dealmaker vs Trump the warmonger ... The myth of a "surgical" military campaign against Iran ... The resurgence of Iran's reformist camp ...

The Wright Show
How Trump's tariffs could reshape the world (Connor Echols & Karthik Sankaran)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:00


The pro-tariff argument: national security, jobs, and leverage ... The four factions shaping US trade policy ... Karthik's core critique of Trump's tariff policy ... How tariffs could block development pathways for poor countries ... Is Trump blaming foreign countries for America's own policy mistakes? ... A brutal week for Vietnam ...

Bloggingheads.tv
How Trump's tariffs could reshape the world (Connor Echols & Karthik Sankaran)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:00


The pro-tariff argument: national security, jobs, and leverage ... The four factions shaping US trade policy ... Karthik's core critique of Trump's tariff policy ... How tariffs could block development pathways for poor countries ... Is Trump blaming foreign countries for America's own policy mistakes? ... A brutal week for Vietnam ...

The Wright Show
The MAGA Foreign Policy Battle (Connor Echols & Kelley Vlahos)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 60:00


The dueling camps in right-wing foreign policy ... Lessons from the Signal snafu ... Are hawks dominating Trump's foreign policy team? ... Can Congress prevent a war with Iran? ... A "smear campaign" against Danny Davis ...

Bloggingheads.tv
The MAGA Foreign Policy Battle (Connor Echols & Kelley Vlahos)

Bloggingheads.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 60:00


The dueling camps in right-wing foreign policy ... Lessons from the Signal snafu ... Are hawks dominating Trump's foreign policy team? ... Can Congress prevent a war with Iran? ... A "smear campaign" against Danny Davis ...

The Wright Show
War in Yemen, Peace in Europe? (Connor Echols & Justin Logan)

The Wright Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 60:00


Will Trump get locked into war in Yemen? ... Competing instincts in Trump's foreign policy team ... How should the restraint movement respond to Trump? ... Justin: Trump's pitch-perfect approach to Europe ... What happens if Trump pulls US troops from Europe? ...