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Crews make major progress repairing the WeHo water main break, but streets aren't open yet. Elected leaders wants answers...today... from Lineage over the stench in Boyle Heights. The widow of a Sheriff's Deputy killed in a grenade explosion says the Department failed her husband and wants them to pay. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    •    Comedian Amy LaCour opens the Friday free show     •    Tom Segura and Christina P split, cancer rumors, and healthier divorce     •    Amy's Blue Mountains theme and second-favorite "Cour" jokes     •    Dracula's "Your Titties" song ending     •    Blue Ridge cabin trip with Florida Comedy Collective president Chandy     •    Babyland General, Mother Cabbage, elderly nurses, and Cabbage Patch nostalgia     •    Childhood toys, smells, Pound Puppies, and homemade knockoffs     •    AI helping reverse-engineer homemade toys     •    Hiking, fishing, grave sites, river time, and improved hip mobility     •    Comedy Collective retreat for grants, the website, and future planning     •    Relaxing vacations versus nonstop activities and wasted mornings     •    Manasota Key family trip and lukewarm hot springs in 27-degree weather     •    Tourist shops, small-town wandering, and red-sauce meatloaf     •    Fast walkers, slow groups, and moving too quickly to make memories     •    Last of the Mohicans waterfall, Hanging Rock, and fear of the woods     •    Emergency outdoor pooping and ancestral squat theories     •    Facebook clickbait fueling food scares and show content     •    Lake Howell and Lake Jesup blue-green algae warnings     •    Kissing a contaminated fish for $10 and waiting for symptoms     •    Algae exposure risks for adults and children     •    Recurring lumps, bloody stool, insurance, and avoiding doctors     •    New Transformers pinball machine from Pinball Dudes     •    Plus Tax song "Nauseous"     •    Hot Tub and Mini Fridge Morning Show parody     •    Amy LaCour's Shit Sandwich at Bull and Bush     •    Forgetting promotions, phone numbers, commercials, and recent events     •    Turning 50, fearing dementia, and feeling healthier than a decade ago     •    Stool talk, bloody-stool jokes, and "misinformation improv"     •    YouTube growth and confidently wrong discussions     •    Zoolander still holds up     •    "Mail-on-mail," drunken apologies, and EMWP's censored nickname     •    Forgotten drunken radio calls and Cabin preserving embarrassing audio     •    VHS, MiniDisc, and lost terrestrial radio recordings     •    Modern phones, cars, doorbells, cameras, and clouds recording everything     •    Snapchat screenshots and private photos shared through family accounts     •    Drinking alone, dinner invitations, threats, and performative masculinity     •    Adult dinner parties, oyster roasts, galas, and Batman-style formality     •    Meal-kit cooking with kids and interviewing guests about unusual jobs     •    Trump-sized suits and prank phone calls     •    Loud old-school fathers versus quiet, considerate parenting     •    Garage smoothies, clutter, and avoiding waking the family     •    Generational trauma and breaking inconsiderate fatherhood habits     •    Affection struggles, suppressed feelings, and spouse-dependent moods     •    Thoughtfulness, masculinity, and marriage as an equal partnership     •    Teaching children consideration and healthy relationships     •    Wayne Ivey, Wheel of Fugitive, and celebrity sheriffs     •    Elected sheriffs prioritizing publicity and reelection over qualifications     •    Grady Judd, Mike Chitwood, and theatrical law-enforcement branding     •    Outdated government rules and voters choosing familiar names     •    Concrete Mike's duck story and the classic "Duck Job" impression     •    Early internet comedy spreading through email and copied WAV files     •    Buzz Sutherland identified as the creator of "Duck Job"     •    Duck Job misattributed to Adam Sandler and Robin Williams     •    Tracking down Buzz Sutherland and why viral creators rarely profit     •    Studio heat, thermostat battles, and dad-style AC savings     •    Florida Comedy Collective open mics and shows     •    "Bring on the Psychics" song and trouble accepting compliments     •    Ocala-to-Cape Coral driving and Florida's unofficial 80-mph limit     •    South Florida traffic, dirt bikes, banshees, and ignored road laws     •    Baldwin Park e-bike crackdowns and kids doing endless wheelies     •    Late-night South Florida drive and passing troubled vehicles     •    Boat, RV, door, chain, and dragging-equipment travel disasters     •    Helping endangered drivers instead of filming them for clout     •    Semi-truck fire closing the Turnpike near Jupiter     •    Police redirecting traffic backward and through a median     •    Two-hour closure turning an 11 p.m. return into 1:30 a.m.     •    Maisie becoming obsessed with watching the news ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive ACT RSS: 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Everything about the greatness of America depends on elections, but most people don't connect the dots as to why it's hard to live the American dream now. It's all based on decisions made by politicians at all levels, but people are too distracted by life to understand who is doing this to them: Trump's speech tonight will accuse China of meddling in elections and evidence will be provided: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/just-trump-reveal-chinas-role-meddling-us-elections/Proof our critical electronic election infrastructure has been penetrated by foreign countries: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/massive-election-corruption-report-search-warrant-investigation-lists/ Is proposed 5B Salem data center bad for you? https://katu.com/news/local/massive-51b-data-center-proposed-for-salem-draws-praise-and-pushback-oregon-environment-local-money-water-energy-local-portland-hillsboro-companies-business-jobs Blazers won't reveal Moda remodel plans but want a blank check to pay for it? https://www.koin.com/news/portland/several-issues-city-claims-blazers-arent-responding-to-basic-questions-about-moda-center-renovations/   

Pastor Alan R. Knapp discusses the topic of "Elected and Not Rejected to Him" in his series entitled "SHORT SERMONS" This is Short Sermon 26 and it focuses on the following verses: Isaiah 45:20, 57:15; Jeremiah 22:29; Hosea 14:4; Micah 5:2; Luke 20:38, 24:39; John 1:4, 9, 6:51, 8:12, 9:5; Romans 5:15, 18, 8:2-3; 1 Corinthians 15:22, 44, 51; 2 Corinthians 4:4, 5:14; (Ephesians 4:13 cf. 1 Timothy 2:5); Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 10:10-14; (Hebrews 13:17 cf. Hebrews 4:13); 2 Peter 1:4; Revelation 1:18

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if the growing buzz regarding Democratic socialist candidates around the U.S. will take root here in Connecticut (00:36). Financial expert, analyst, and regulator Gerson Gibbs explained those new "Trump accounts" that are now available. Are they worth it? (15:03). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by for her weekly spot (22:55), while Quinnipiac University Civil Engineering Professor Ari Perez talked about a midtown building in New York City showing some instability (30:46)

Elected officials say his guidance shaped generations of civic leaders.

Is Congress too old? Some are asking that following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and the health questions surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell. The average member of the United States Senate is significantly older than the average American. Elected leaders commonly serve for decades. Our guests discuss whether this is a benefit or a problem, and whether anything could be done to change it. In studio: Patrick Coyle, chief of staff of the Rochester-Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation Mark Johns, Monroe County Legislator for District 8 ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

What needs to be done to keep both current and also higher-profile former elected political figures safe?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative MP and former Net Zero Minister Graham Stuart, Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones, the Daily Telegraph's Poppy Coburn, plus Dr Mike Galsworthy from the European Movement UK campaign group.

A new Conservation Amendment Bill is moving through Parliament, and it is ringing alarm bells. Elected member Luka Jansen joins us to blow the whistle on a hidden clause that completely removes civil and criminal liability for board members. We look at the reality of co-governance on the ground, from burnt-down huts in the Urewera to wild dogs and blocked public access. Is this bill just a stalking horse for development and bureaucracy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neoborn Caveman raises his cup to America's 250th birthday and takes aim at everyone who failed to show up for it, starting with the brain that edits your own vision before you ever get to see the world, moving through Jefferson's two-hundred-year-old warning that unaccountable judges become despots, the New York mayor's wife who traded the anniversary for a wellness retreat in Spain, a round of Dr. Berg's blood sugar remedies tested live with the tea ritual, the war-broken supply chains and fake fertilizers quietly raising the price of everything on your table, and the Tennessee conductor fired for calling America the greatest country on its own birthday, landing on the show's oldest claim: if you are not allowed to speak, you are not free.Music guests: The Revolt, Reverend Genes, pMad, Shelby Lentz, The GreetingKey TakeawaysYour own brain edits reality before you ever see it; selective perception keeps you alive and keeps you blind at the same time.America has drifted from the Constitutional Republic the Founders designed, and the drift was gradual by design.Jefferson warned two centuries ago that judges secured in office for life become a despotic oligarchy.Without America, neither Nazism nor Communism could have been defeated; techno-feudalism is both of them on steroids with corporatism.Elected officials and their families owe presence to the people who pay them; representation is a job, not a lifestyle.Better sleep and balanced blood sugar can start with simple drinks, though some of them taste like punishment.Food prices climb because of war, energy chokeholds, and artificial fertilizer dependence, not just corporate greed.Humanity fed itself with natural agriculture for hundreds of thousands of years before natural gas became a farming input.War kills even those far from the front: economically, mentally, and environmentally.If praising your own country on its 250th birthday gets you fired, you are living in occupied territory.Sound Bites"Your brain, your own brain is manipulating your vision. Hopefully for the better.""Gradualism is a real thing. It's a very evil thing.""You are a politician and you are a wife of a politician for a reason. Money and power.""You have an obligation to be there for the people, because you are representing them.""The golden milk has nothing to do with golden shower.""Ready, steady, swallow!""We can burp and fart after that just to annoy Shite Gates and the rest of their gang.""So do you want to know what is killing us? That. War. Even if you are not there.""Nobody needs an invader, right?""If you can't speak, you are not allowed to speak, that means you are a slave."Support the show and join the free tea house conversation at patreon.com/theneoborncavemanshow. Really. It matters.Humanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits.Viva los Conejos Morados. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 12, 2026 - RE Scott Leary - Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 9:6-13, & Ephesians 2:8-10

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Ahead of the constitutional election, the aspirants outline their plans, priorities, and commitments as they seek the mandate of voters. They explain what they intend to do and the impact they hope to make if given the opportunity to lead.

Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis critiques the U.S. State Department's focus on Venezuelan oil and stability over democratic restoration. Sidelining elected leader María Corina Machado creates an awkward and uncomfortable diplomatic position for the administration. (3)1930

Michael Lange, New York City based writer, researcher, strategist, and political organizer, digs into the demographics of who voted for the DSA candidates in New York City's June primary, both for Congress and for state legislative offices, and what it tells us about political power in New York. Photo: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Congressional candidate Claire Valdez speaks during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at Kings Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of next week's primary, and the start of early voting on Saturday, as the pair campaigned for Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, who are challenging incumbents in Democratic primary contests. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the shooting of an undocumented immigrant in Magnolia Park. Elected officials and immigrant rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We find out what kinds of protections exist for those who work outside in Houston's summer heat.And we learn about Texas Southern University's aviation program with a visit to its hangar at Ellington Field. https://www.youtube.com/live/h7vRgjfkcKI?si=TzGz4-sul6i6QuwB

In today's episode Lachlan Cartwright, the founder of Breaker Media, joins Alan and Lionel to discuss why he went solo and launched the outlet after two decades in journalism.They ask how he treads the line between privacy and public interest when searching for scoops. The Breaker founder also discusses his tumultuous time at the National Enquirer, the US tabloid's backing of Trump, and his role as a whistleblower in the "catch and kill” scandal which made the front page of the New York Times.He shares that good lawyers and keeping just on the right side of the law are key when you're in the business of muckraking. Plus, he discusses his experience with legal letters, non-disclosure agreements and how to avoid bowing to pressure from powerful figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seattle will not scrap its failed homeless authority. Turn-in day for income tax repeal. Elected leaders get raises during budget crisis. Chinatown accuses Seattle leaders of racism. Are “all gender” bathrooms really a big deal?

Elected to the Orange County School Board in 2022, Alicia Farrant has an informed view on the state of Central Florida schools. Now, she is a candidate for the School Board Chair, a non-partisan election that will be decided on Primary Day in August. She talks about the accomplishments of her tenure, and the work that is yet to be done. Plus, Dr. Richard Pratt, author and theologian and president of Third Millenium Ministries.

They fired him from football. Then Sylvan Lake elected him.Town of Sylvan Lake Councillor Teej Johannesson joins me for an unfiltered conversation about faith, family, freedom, and the fight that followed him into municipal politics.Teej shares his side of the story after being removed from his football coaching role for speaking out, why he decided to run for council, what happened after he won, and why he believes the pushback against him has continued inside town hall.We discuss Sylvan Lake council, Mayor Megan Hanson, Councillor Joe Iwanicki, local politics, freedom of speech, family values, and why people need to start paying attention to what is happening in their own municipalities.Municipal politics matters more than people think.This one is raw, honest, and off the cuff.Support independent voices and wear your opinion:BertaProudDad.com

Fianna Fáil Councillor Daryl Barron has been elected the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin, launching his "Our Dublin" agenda focused on restoring civic trust through practical local action. Daryl joined Anton this morning to discuss his new position.

Exile, Humiliation, and the Power of the Tribune. Guest Author: Josiah Osgood. Seeking revenge for the Bona Dea trial, Clodius Pulcher transferred his status from patrician to plebeian to run for the office of tribune. Once elected, he passed legislation that targeted anyone who had put Roman citizens to death without a trial. This law was aimed directly at Cicero for his actions during the Catiline conspiracy. Recognizing the danger, Cicero fled Rome and went into exile, during which Clodius's supporters destroyed his mansion on the Palatine Hill. Clodius even built a shrine to the goddess Freedom on the site to humiliate his rival. During his exile, Cicero's wife, Terentia, worked to manage their affairs and protect their children while seeking his restoration. Cicero's departure was highly theatrical; he adopted the appearance of a mourner in "ashes and sackcloth" to stir public pity. Despite his attempts to gain sympathy, Clodius's populist support and political maneuvering ensured the law remained in effect, marking a devastating period of ruin for Cicero. He eventually returned to Rome, but his political influence was permanently diminished. 6CRETE MINOANS

There were two changes of the guard at Áras Contae an Chláir on Friday.    Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor Joe Killeen was named the county's new mayor at the annual general meeting of Clare County Council.    First elected in 2019, the former INTO president is the second member of his family to wear the chain of office, with his cousin, former Defence Minister Tony Killeen, serving in the role from 1989 to 1991.    Separately, Kilmurry Ibrickane Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon was elected Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at council HQ where he first spoke to the new county mayor, Joe Killeen, about his vision for the role. Photo (c) Clare County Council

Ennis has its first Sinn Féin mayor in over a century following the election of Clarecastle Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle at the annual general meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week.    The Cork native ascended to the position after being nominated by fellow magpie, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy.    The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Ennis MD, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, will serve as leas-cathaoirleach for the coming 12 months - she was nominated for the position by Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua.    A postal worker with a background as a trade unionist, Councillor Guilfoyle has been on Clare County Council since the June 2024 Local Elections.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to the new mayor about what the role means to him. Photo (c) Seán Lyons

06/25/26: Nikkie Gullickson recently was elected to serve on the Fargo City Commission. Nikkie was first elected to the Fargo school board in 2020 and reelected in 2024. Newly elected Fargo city commissioners will officially take office on July 1 and will be sworn in during the City Commission meeting on Monday, July 6. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 25th June 2026.Today: Europe heatwave. France Ebola case. Russia oil refinery. Kenya arson. DRC Ebola drug. Peru Fujimori elected. US affordable housing. Israel remaining. Iran nuclear checks. India fire. And China fastest supercomputer. With Ben MallettSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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Elected leaders are demanding an investigation into the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. A judge throws out the Trump Administration's lawsuit against LA over its sanctuary city status. A juror gets tossed from the Palisades Fire trial. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports it was a big weekend for one prominent hockey family.

① Meeting India's national security advisor in New Delhi, China's foreign minister says bilateral ties have returned to a track of recovery and improvement. How can the two sides further normalize ties and jointly empower the Global South? (00:56) ② China has released an action plan to stabilize foreign investment. How can the country further improve its environment for foreign investors? (13:18) ③ At this year's Summer Davos Forum, we speak to the Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat on regional cooperation, supply chains, etc. (24:58) ④ A recent poll shows that more than half of Australians see China more as an economic partner than a security threat. How much is this related to the warming of the broader China-Australia relationship? (35:40) ⑤ The election victory of Abelardo de la Espriella marks a return to power for the Colombia's right-wing forces. What is lying ahead for Colombia? (44:27)

Willy, Adam, and DMase talk about Pekke Rinne being elected into the HOF; also, the crew talks about the Florida Panthers trading for Brady Tkachuk and what it takes for players to come to Tennessee and talk to Easton Freeze, Titans Analyst

Luke is riding solo on this emergency podcast. O'Brien has been re-elected as Teamsters President for another 5 years.

Pennsylvania updated its Agreement of Sale with a new mortgage contingency option, and it's creating confusion for buyers, sellers, and even some real estate agents. In this video, I break down the three mortgage contingency choices—Not Applicable, Waived, and Elected—and explain what each one means for your deposit, financing strategy, and risk exposure. If you're buying or selling a home in Pennsylvania, understanding these contract changes is critical. I'll walk through real-world examples, common mistakes agents make, and how this impacts competitive offers in today's market. Have questions about buying or selling in the Philadelphia suburbs, Main Line, Chester County, Delaware County, or Montgomery County? Reach out to our team!

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The Rev. Adam Hamilton thinks that faith can play a role in turning the political tide towards Democrats during the midterm elections. The Leawood pastor spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about the issues important to him in his run for a Kansas U.S. Senate seat, and about bridging the divide in Washington.

Today is Wednesday, June 10. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

06/10/26: State Sen. Josh Boschee declared victory Tuesday night in a crowded five-way race to become Fargo’s next mayor, as voters also shook up the city commission and overwhelmingly approved an infrastructure tax extension. Boschee, a Democrat-NPL lawmaker representing Fargo’s District 44, secured nearly 47% of the vote. He comfortably outpaced his closest challenger, City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg, who finished second with 27% of the ballots cast. Read more at KFGO.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Jazz outlook for 2026-2027 Sports Roulette: Wembanyama and others condemn violence against Spurs fans Greg Ostertag elected as Mayor of Mount Vernon, Texas

What does it mean to stay at the table when disagreement, division, and distrust seem to be everywhere? In this episode, talks with Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), about her book Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are. Drawing on her experience as a denominational leader, pastor, and former corporate executive, Hord Owens reflects on the spiritual practices, theological commitments, and communal habits needed to sustain Christian unity in a polarized age. The conversation explores why staying at the table is both difficult and necessary, how churches can balance accountability with radical welcome, and why biblical literacy and spiritual formation remain essential for Christian witness. Hord Owens argues that churches often become more committed to preserving institutions than embodying the gospel, and she challenges Christians to recover a deeper commitment to love, humility, and community. They also discuss denominational identity, the future of small churches, the role of data in understanding ministry realities, and how congregations can create space for people who are searching for a faith community after leaving more rigid religious environments. Together they explore: What it means to "stay at the table" amid disagreement When unity is possible—and when leaving may be necessary Why spiritual practices and biblical literacy matter The tension between loving institutions and loving the gospel Welcoming people who are deconstructing or leaving other traditions Small churches, bivocational ministry, and denominational realities Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens is the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. She is the first person of color and second woman to lead the denomination, and the first woman of African descent to lead a mainline denomination. Elected in 2017, Rev. Hord Owens was re-elected to a second term as General Minister and President in 2023. Her ministry actively reflects the Disciples' priority of being an anti-racist church, being a movement for wholeness, welcoming all to the Lord's table as God has welcomed us. Her exhortation to the church is “Let's be the church we say we are. It is in being who we say we are that we actively bear witness to God's limitless love for all.” Rev. Hord Owens earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard University and her MDiv from the University of Chicago Divinity School, where she subsequently served as Dean of Students for 12 years. Rev. Hord Owens' resume includes more than 20 years of leadership in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management. She serves on the National Council of Churches as the Vice Chair of the Governing Board and is a member of the World Council of Churches Central Committee. Rev. Hord Owens is married to Walter Owens, Jr. They are the proud parents of an adult son, W. Mitchell Owens, III and daughter-in-law Adriana Owens. She is also the joyful grandmother of Zachary Owens. Mentioned Resources:

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – For more than two centuries, civilian control of the military has been the cornerstone of American liberty. Elected leaders set policy. Military leaders provide professional advice. Once lawful decisions are made, the chain of command executes them faithfully and without political interference. But what happens when politics enters the ranks?

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – For more than two centuries, civilian control of the military has been the cornerstone of American liberty. Elected leaders set policy. Military leaders provide professional advice. Once lawful decisions are made, the chain of command executes them faithfully and without political interference. But what happens when politics enters the ranks?

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discuss Graham Platner and whether we have any standards for our candidates today. They also discuss the Pope's thoughts on AI and an article about the Rattled Generation.   Show Notes: http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html   https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid-ai   https://youtu.be/ML_TVy5Uz0Q https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid-ai   https://youtu.be/ML_TVy5Uz0Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we think about threats to democracy, we often imagine dramatic breakdowns—military coups, constitutional crises, or sudden collapses. But today, a common danger is slower and less visible: democratic erosion driven by elected leaders themselves. Across different regions, presidents and prime ministers are weakening institutions, undermining accountability, and reshaping the rules of the game from within. Why is this happening now, and why do voters sometimes tolerate it? In this episode, CEDAR host Temitayo Odeyemi speaks with Susan Stokes about her article in the Journal of Democracy, “Why Elected Leaders Subvert Democracy,” and what it reveals about the changing nature of democratic backsliding in the twenty-first century. Drawing on this work, as well as her recent book The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies (Princeton University Press, 2025), the conversation explores how rising inequality, shifting party systems, and deepening polarisation create openings for backsliding leaders, and how strategies such as “democratic trash talk” can erode public trust in institutions. Susan Stokes is the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and Director of the Chicago Center on Democracy at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on democratic theory, distributive politics, and comparative political behaviour. Temitayo Odeyemi is a Research Fellow in Democratic Resilience at the University of Birmingham's Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR). The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and reshaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the forces that promote and undermine democratic government around the world. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Show Notes This week on MSB: monarchs hate him! This former locksmith has ten weird tricks to win a crushing landslide election. Number five will amaze you! The fourth of our Yugoslav Interlude episodes sees the Communist Party of Yugoslavia enjoying two impressive electoral achievements separated by 20 years in the political wilderness. Meanwhile, King Peter discovers the limits of royal influence, Stalin makes things easier for us, and it turns out that its a lot easier to create a new world when the old one has been reduced to ashes. Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before European settlers forced them to move west, the Lenape lived in New York City, New Jersey, and portions of New York State, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lenapehoking is still the homeland of the Lenape diaspora, which includes communities living in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. You can learn more about Lenapehoking, the Lenape people, and ongoing efforts to honor the relationship between the land and indigenous peoples by visiting the websites of the Delaware Tribe and the Manhattan-based Lenape Center. Listeners in the Americas and Oceania can learn more about the indigenous people of your area at https://native-land.ca/. We would like to thank The Lenape Center for guiding us in creating this living land acknowledgment. You can subscribe to Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, visit our website GundamPodcast.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com. Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photos and video, MSB gear, and much more! The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, the recap music Window by 1000 Handz, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, all licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licenses. All music used in the podcast has been edited to fit the text. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator. Mobile Suit Breakdown is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Mobile Suit Breakdown is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to gundampodcast@gmail.comRead transcript