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Ozzy Osbourne may be coming back as an AI avatar, and the idea has everyone asking a very uncomfortable question: Is this a meaningful tribute, or has the rock legacy machine gone too far? This one gets into, fan connection, holograms, grief, voice cloning, and the future of dead rock stars in the AI age. Because once an artist can “talk back,” where do we draw the line between tribute, fantasy, and exploitation? And how does KISS play into all this?Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com
Dr. Janja Lalich on The Sex & Power PodcastGuest: Dr. Janja LalichTitle: Exploitation of Women in CultsHost: Janice Selbie, MPCCWarning: This episode discusses SA and coercion in cults Dr. Janja Lalich is one of the world's leading authorities on cults, coercive control, and authoritarian influence. A sociologist, researcher, and cult survivor herself, Dr. Lalich has spent decades exposing how high-control groups operate beneath the surface of belief, belonging, and power. She is the founder of the Lalich Center on Cults & Coercion and the author of groundbreaking works on charismatic authority and bounded choice. In her powerful research on psychosexual exploitation, Dr. Lalich makes a critical point: sexual abuse in cults is not a side effect. It is a system - A mechanism of control. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on the intersection of sex, power, and control, and asking how these dynamics take hold, why they persist, and what it takes to break free. Dr Lalich Links:https://www.lalichcenter.org/https://lalichcenterce.thinkific.com/courses/lalichcenterCEhttps://www.facebook.com/JanjaLalichResources/https://www.instagram.com/lalichcenter/Support the show
In this episode of the Animal Law Podcast, host Mariann Sullivan speaks with Amal Bouhabib, senior staff attorney at FarmSTAND, about a landmark federal lawsuit involving three young men from Guatemala who were recruited to the U.S. on J-1 cultural exchange visas and subjected to dangerous working conditions, fraudulent promises, substandard housing, and coercive threats at an industrial swine operation in…
In this episode of the Animal Law Podcast, host Mariann Sullivan speaks with Amal Bouhabib, senior staff attorney at FarmSTAND, about a landmark federal lawsuit involving three young men from Guatemala who were recruited to the U.S. on J-1 cultural exchange visas and subjected to dangerous working conditions, fraudulent promises, substandard housing, and coercive threats at an industrial swine operation in…
When recording this episode we got to feeling nostalgic for the days of VHS and video rental stores which bled its way into the twelve movies covered.This time out Josh checked out THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, Jim Carrey becomes a bloodsucker, we learn astral projection is bunk, we come-of-age in Oklahoma, cover a classic 50's sci-fi flick, catch on fire when turned on and so much more!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts; join in the discussion on our Facebook group, and if you like what you hear - tell a friend and spread the word - every little bit helps!Email: gbwpodcast@gmail.comLinks to all our web stuff at www.gbwpodcast.com
In episode 189 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson sits down with Ed Skoudis, President of SANS Technology Institute. Together, they discuss the present and future of pentesting enabled by artificial intelligence (AI).Here are some highlights from our episode:00:39. Introductions to Ed01:49. The promise of AI-enabled pentesting in creating more secure infrastructure04:52. AI-enabled and AI-centric workflows in the realm of penetration testing08:03. Wranglers, matadors, and centaurs, oh my! Metaphors for AI-enabled pentesters13:00. How AI can assist with reporting, enumeration, and scanning as part of a pentest14:57. AI-enabled source-assisted pentesting and the types of vulnerabilities it finds19:50. A learning opportunity for the broader cybersecurity community23:44. How AI and human analysts could split the workload in a future penetration test25:54. AI-enabled pentesting vs. AI pentester in a box29:51. Why "human in the loop" might be too passive a phrase30:37. The use of AI for source code developmentResourcesMythos AI: What Actually Matters for Cybersecurity LeadersSecure by DesignSEC543: AI-Assisted Source Code Analysis and Exploitation for Penetration TestersEpisode 108: Gaming and Competition in CybersecurityEpisode 59: Probing the Modern Role of the PentestIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.
From Pro Tennis to Hollywood: Jake Jensen's Unique Journey In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with actor, producer, and former high-level tennis pro Jake Jensen for a conversation about pressure, reinvention, and what it takes to perform when everything is on the line. Jake shares his unique journey from the world of competitive tennis into acting and filmmaking, opening up about how the mental toughness required in sports prepared him for the entertainment industry. He talks about high-stakes moments on the court, the psychological traps performers fall into, and why reframing fear can completely change the way you show up in life and work. The episode also explores Jake's experience working on Challengers, collaborating in a high-pressure production environment, and navigating the realities of Hollywood as both an actor and producer. From sports psychology to storytelling, this conversation is packed with practical insight for athletes, actors, creatives, and anyone learning how to handle stress with more confidence and clarity. If you've ever struggled with performance anxiety, career transition, or self-doubt under pressure, this episode delivers real perspective from someone who's lived it in multiple arenas. Guest Info: Jake Jensen Jake Jensen is an actor, producer, and professor of sport psychology based in the greater Los Angeles area. According to his IMDb biography, his credits include King Richard, Challengers, and the fantasy romantic dramedy Believe. In addition to his entertainment work, he is also a tennis player, pianist, and fluent French speaker. Guest Social Links Instagram: @jakejensenmedia … https://www.instagram.com/jakejensenmedia/ IMDb: Jake Jensen IMDb … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6628028/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Jake Jensen's Background 02:20 From Tennis to Acting: The Transition 08:01 Experience on the Set of Challengers 15:03 Working with Zendaya and the Challenges of Film Production 19:59 The Role of Sports Psychology in Acting and Performance 28:00 The Plot of Believe and Personal Insights 35:09 Industry Challenges: Representation and Exploitation 40:01 Jake Jensen's Social Media and Future Projects Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #RezaRifts #KeithReza #JakeJensen #Challengers #SportsPsychology #Acting #Hollywood #Filmmaking #MentalHealth #PerformanceAnxiety #CareerTransition #ActorInterview #Podcast #EntertainmentPodcast #Tennis
In this Movie Night episode, Travis, Jake, and Jack descend into the sweaty church-basement panic of 1970s Christian exploitation cinema with a double feature: If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do? (1971) and A Thief in the Night (1973). These were not slick Hollywood productions, but they reached millions through church screenings, youth groups, libraries, and religious distribution networks. If The Footmen Tire You used anti-communist nightmare imagery to warn Christians that godless radicals were coming for their children, their churches, and their wives. A Thief in the Night turned rapture theology into an indie horror movie, terrifying generations of evangelical children with the fear of waking up to find their loved ones vanished and the Antichrist running the United Nations. We talk about Ron Ormond's journey from swamp monsters and stripper movies to Christian gore, Estus Pirkle's apocalyptic anti-communist sermons, the birth of rapture horror, and the power of low-budget religious filmmaking. https://archive.org/details/if-footmen-tire-you-what-will-horses-do-1971-dir.-ron-ormond-final-reconstruction-hd-267159565 Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa Check out our new podcast series network Cursed Media! All episodes of Spectral Voyager Season 2 are out now! Binge the entirety of Truly Tradly Deeply by Annie Kelly and Megan Kelly as well as Science in Transition by Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows: cursedmedia.net Produced by Liv Agar & Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe and Jake Rockatansky. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com) qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
On this fresh from the grave episode of Death By DVD filmmaker Jeremy Berkowitz returns to Death By DVD to discuss their life one year after releasing their debut feature film, Sydney. Filmmaking, mental health, physical health, growth, change, autism and more is discussed on this episode that dives deep into what its like to make movies, and what art means. Quit reading and hit play, now! Dive into this episode celebrating and exploring independent film and life itself. Watch Sydney by Jeremy Berkowitz now on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Sydney-Jeremy-Berkowitz/dp/B0GPD3NXTRVisit the official website of Jeremy Berkowitz : https://www.jeremyberkowitz.com/Official website for Sydney : https://www.sydneythefilm.com/CHECK OUT DEATH BY DVD ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVDDon't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dan Wetzel, ESPN journalist and host of the ESPN College GameDay podcast, is an expert in sports scandals & court reporting. He has extensively covered the alledged computer crimes committed by Matt Weiss, former NFL Baltimore Ravens assistant coach and Quarterback Coach for the University of Michigan football team, which he joined host Heather Engel to discuss in this episode. Together, they dive into the vast landscape of online exploitation against teenage athletes, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
Bom dia, cinéfilos!No mês de maio, o Tiago convidou os amigos para falarem sobre seus projetos. Nesta semana, quem veio bater um papo foi o Caio Feio, do canal Sem Imagem no YouTube, para falar sobre seus quadros, em especial, o "Ontem e Hoje".Depois, a conversa derivou para um dos críticos de cinema mais influentes da história, que sempre aparece em seus vídeos: Roger Ebert. Para mergulhar nesse universo, o Tiago escolheu dois filmes que marcaram a trajetória do autor americano: Sexta-Feira 13: O Capítulo Final, que recebeu uma das críticas mais lendárias de Ebert, e De Volta ao Vale das Bonecas, que contou com roteiro do próprio Ebert.Ajudando os dois nessa viagem, temos o João Neto , da página Cineratus.Siga o Caio no Blueskyno twittere no Instagramouça o sem imagem podcast e se inscreva no canal do Sem Imagem no Youtube. Siga o João Neto no Instagram no Letterboxd e no twitterSiga a página do Cineratus no instagrame no tiktokSiga o Tiago no blueskye no letterboxd.Visite o canal do Ponto Cego no youtube.
The Hatchet Forces, also known as exploitation or reaction forces, served as the primary direct-action and raid elements within MACV-SOG, providing larger platoon- and company-sized units to support small reconnaissance teams or conduct independent strikes against North Vietnamese logistics along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Composed of a handful of elite U.S. Special Forces personnel leading indigenous troops—primarily Montagnards, Nungs, and South Vietnamese commandos—these units executed ambushes, search-and-destroy missions, prisoner snatches, and rapid reinforcements in denied territories of Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam. This episode examines their organization, high-risk operations, notable successes such as Operation Tailwind, profound sacrifices, and enduring contributions to special operations doctrine
It is high time that sex for rent exploitation is criminalised, according to the Civil Society Coalition on Addressing “Sex for Rent” Exploitation and Protecting Renters. The ongoing housing crisis continues to make unhoused women more vulnerable to sexual violence and exploitation. Corrinne Hasson, Executive Director of the National Women's Council joined Anton this morning.
Philosopher Stefan Molyneux's 17 May 2026 Sunday Morning Live shows how to overcome self-hatred by dropping the self-contempt and self-blame that childhood trauma plants in people who excuse their abusers while hating themselves. He urges facing the full truth about family harm, rejecting excuses for bad parents, and building real accountability to stop exploitation in work and relationships.My speech to "A Night for Freedom" in February 2018: Western Civilization's Butterfly Effect - https://fdrpodcasts.com/4020/western-civilizations-butterfly-effect-stefanGET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025
This week, we're taking a look at 2 classic Jack Nicholson movies, where apparently, he's good at climbing fences. First up, we're investigating a murder that leads to all sorts of things in CHINATOWN. Then, we're transferred to a mental hospital where we learn a lot about life in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST.
Vision: A PICTURE of what you hope the FUTURE will be like. As we begin Nehemiah chapter 5: The problem is not just MOCKERY from the outside, but EXPLOITATION from the inside. It's not only WHAT the people are saying, it's WHO the people are becoming. Visions THRIVE in an environment of UNITY. Visions DIE […]
Cheryl Strauss Einhorn joins Mike Palmer to discuss her latest book, The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI. As the founder of Decisive and a former investigative journalist for Barron's, Cheryl brings a unique perspective to the world of problem solving. Her career shift from reporting on corporate scandals to teaching at Columbia University stems from a desire to move beyond simple awareness of cognitive biases and toward a system that actively counters them. The conversation centers on the AREA method, a decision making framework designed to manage the mental shortcuts that often lead us astray. Cheryl explains how her method separates research into distinct phases: Absolute, Relative, Exploration, Exploitation, and Analysis. By slowing down to evaluate information from multiple perspectives, decision makers can gain the conviction needed to act in high stakes environments. The Human Edge focuses specifically on how humans can remain the chief deciders while using AI as a cognitive sidecar. Cheryl notes that while AI provides speed and vast amounts of data, it lacks personal context and an understanding of human consequences. She warns against AI sycophancy, where tools mirror our own preferences back to us and narrow our worldview. To combat this, she introduces the concept of the cheetah pause, a deliberate deceleration that allows for the agility and maneuverability required to navigate complex problems. Mike and Cheryl also explore the role of AI in education and the workplace. They discuss using AI for perspective taking through role play, conducting pre-mortems to identify potential failures, and the importance of teaching decision science as a core competency in schools. The episode concludes with a reminder that our decisions define our future, and maintaining human agency is essential as we integrate powerful new technologies into our lives. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction and professional origin story 03:50 - Transitioning from journalism to decision science 05:30 - Overview of The Human Edge and making decisions with AI 08:20 - Breaking down the AREA method 12:30 - Pre-mortems and the analysis of failure 15:45 - The risks of AI framing and the lack of human context 18:45 - Navigating research fire hoses and AI sycophancy 23:15 - Credibility, hallucinations, and the ROI of AI training 26:30 - The Cheetah Pause: finding agility through deceleration 31:10 - Using AI for perspective taking and agentic workflows 35:30 - AI as a safe space for learning and post-mortems 38:40 - Integrating decision making into the education system 40:50 - Closing thoughts: becoming the chief decider Links: The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Edge-Smarter-Decisions-Age/dp/1119931313 Decisive: https://www.areamethod.com/ Problem-Solver Type Quiz: https://www.areamethod.com/quiz/ Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode like this one. Visit us at Trending in Ed for more.
This week, we're talking about some meta monsters. First up, we take a trip back to Elm Street, sort of, in WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE. Then, Willam Dafoe gets ultra creepy as real-life vampire Max Shrek in SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE.
**warning, this unedited episode does include some technical difficulties 26 Movies from HELL EPISODE: D 26 Movies from HELL is an A-Z journey through Cult, Weird, Exploitation and Rare film... one letter at a time. Each episode we take four films that start with the same letter (in order and selected by Dan, Bradley and their guest) and put forth a poll (currently on twitter, we may change this) to help us narrow the discussion to just three films, with the fourth and last place film being thrown into the PIT, never to be heard from again. This week Dan and Bradley welcome their good friend Paul Grammatico Paul is an Author and Movie Genius who may or may not have been a Dungeon Lord in the past. EPISODE D Poll Results: The films to be discussed on the episode DROWNING BY NUMBERS (1988) 40.6% THE DEADLY ORGAN (1967) 23.6% DOOR (1988) 18.9% The film that is going into the PIT (reluctantly) DEATH POWDER with (a decent) 17% of the vote our guest: Paul Grammatico can be found on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/paulwriteshorror.bsky.social on the Twitter and FB: https://www.facebook.com/paulgramm66 https://x.com/PaulGGramm and here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-Grammatico/author/B0DRWCJL6L?ref_=ast_author_cp&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e49ac198-9bcc-47fd-93d0-960a3186f633
26 Movies from HELL is an A-Z journey through Cult, Weird, Exploitation and Rare film... one letter at a time. Each episode we take four films that start with the same letter (in order and selected by Dan, Bradley and their guest) and put forth a poll (currently on twitter, we may change this) to help us narrow the discussion to just three films, with the fourth and last place film being thrown into the PIT, never to be heard from again. This week Dan and Bradley are welcoming the ridiculously nice and questionably hip, the movie genius, Carmelita Valdez McKoy Carmelita on Twitter/X here is Carmelita's super fancy Letterboxd CarmelitaSays's profile • Letterboxd EPISODE C Poll Results: The films to be discussed on the episode CRAZY THUNDER ROAD 1980 33.3% THE CENTERFOLD GIRLS 1974 32.3% CANNIBAL ORGY 1985 32.3% The film that is going into the PIT CRUEL PASSION 1977 2.2%
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They called Trump and Mike Johnson "modern-day Esthers" — chosen by God, appointed for such a time as this. But the Esther Bible story doesn't say what they think it says. Esther was a powerless Jewish exile who risked her life to protect her people from annihilation. She had no army, no legislation, no executive authority. She was a refugee at the mercy of an empire. MAGA theology has taken one of Scripture's most profound stories of courage against oppression and turned it into a permission slip for political domination. In this video, I apply the Fruit Test (Matthew 7:16) to the MAGA Esther claim — examining how figures like Mike Johnson, Franklin Graham, and Dutch Sheets have weaponized this passage to sanctify Christian nationalism and the consolidation of state power.
Australia's largest survey of migrant working conditions has uncovered stark details of widespread, systematic underpayment. The study, published by the Migrant Justice Initiative, reveals two-thirds of migrant workers are paid less than they are owed under the Fair Work Act, and international students alone are being underpaid $3.18 billion in wages every year. Report authors say the survey also offers important new insights on how employers are concealing - بزرگترین سروی شرایط کاری مهاجران در آسترالیا نشان می دهد "معاش کمتر از حق قانونی" به گونه گسترده و سیستماتیک جریان دارد. گزارش "ابتکار عدالت مهاجران" می گوید دو سوم کارگران مهاجر کمتر از آنچه قانون کار عادلانه (Fair Work Act) تعیین کرده معاش می گیرند و تنها محصلان بین المللی سالانه ۳.۱۸ میلیارد دالر از معاشات شان محروم می شوند. در این گزارش، از شیوه های پنهان سازی استثمار در محل کار، سوءاستفاده از ABN و اقدامات جدید حکومت برای حمایت از کارگران مهاجر واکاوی شده است.
In this episode of Entitled, we examine how caste discrimination doesn't end at the borders of India. As Dalit workers migrate to the US in search of better wages, many encounter familiar patterns of exclusion and abuse right here in the United States. We speak with Qayam Masumi and Roja Singh, members of the Dalit Solidarity Forum, an advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness about caste discrimination. They are advocating on behalf of Dalit workers who they say were trafficked from India to come to New Jersey to build a new temple connected to BAPS, a major Hindu religious organization with a global presence. Many workers reported extremely long hours and wages as low as about $1.20 per hour, and have suffered from severe health and safety violations. Resources: https://www.iswaa.com/ https://dalitsolidarityforumusa.com/justice-for-baps-workers/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepVVrJLD0_OJn6wxn2HU4PMDocReBh0V8qMTwAFgRbcf2Lcw/viewform Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Parag Sanghani of the Westwood Holdings Group, manager of the firm's Enhanced Energy Income and Enhanced Midstream Income ETFs, says that the ongoing war in Iran has pulled volumes from inventories early, creating synthetic demand that will keep prices higher for several years. That benefits the oil companies and stocks that Sangahni likes, but it hurts by creating a tax at the gas pump, which he expects to remain in place longer than most projections. Sanghani says he currently likes the entire spectrum of energy investments, not just oil and gas, noting that power demands are expected to keep growing beyond current capacity constraints for years to come. Matt Freund, co-chief investment officer at Calamos Investments, says that productivity, GDP growth and earnings are "what matters," and that the headline risks that are driving consumer sentiment are "distractions" from a market backdrop that is solid. He says inflation remains the big risk, but notes that the investor sentiment is creating opportunities, particularly in closed-end funds where they are reflected in discount trends. Plus, Stephen Lubben, a law professor at Seton Hall University, discusses his recent book, "To Protect Their Interests: The Invention and Exploitation of Corporate Bankruptcy," and how the nation's bankruptcy laws have been used in ways that don't protect the broader economy from the failure of big firms but instead protect wealthy power brokers from facing financial consequences of mistakes and misdeeds.
Does it really matter what a film's budget is for it to be good or entertaining? This is a question we're going to answer amongst the fifteen movies featured here.This time we check out the new horror release HOKUM, go back to high school to kick some ass, deal with a hurricane and sharks AT THE SAME TIME!!, Josh discovers a new favourite, a duo of direct-to-DVD flicks give different results, mobsters do their thing and so much more!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts; join in the discussion on our Facebook group, and if you like what you hear - tell a friend and spread the word - every little bit helps!Email: gbwpodcast@gmail.comLinks to all our web stuff at www.gbwpodcast.com
Australia's largest survey of migrant working conditions has uncovered stark details of widespread, systematic underpayment. The study, published by the Migrant Justice Initiative, reveals two-thirds of migrant workers are paid less than they are owed under the Fair Work Act, and international students alone are being underpaid $3.18 billion in wages every year. Report authors say the survey also offers important new insights on how employers are concealing
Two Very different types of films are getting covered tonight in this very normal episode. Dario Argento’s The five days from 73 and Dave “The Rock” Nelson”s Conrad Brooks vs The Werewolf from 94. plus where my head has been at and other things. Email: motionpicturemassacre@gmail.com
1/3: Preview for Later Today: Charles Burton examines China's exploitation of Western technology like AI and 5G to expand global power and sustain the Communist Party's control over failing systems.
Aging parents often rely on the people closest to them for help, but what happens when that help becomes a way to take control? For Charles Wallace, the warning signs started small. His mother's fridge was suddenly overfilled. A caregiver refused to provide receipts. Spending patterns began to shift in ways that did not make sense. At the time, each concern could be explained away. Looking back, they were part of something much larger. Charles spent 15 years in banking and finance, and after his mother's death, he used that experience to reconstruct more than 3,000 transactions. What he found was a devastating pattern of elder financial abuse involving a professional caregiver, nearly a million dollars in losses, missing belongings, questionable legal changes, and systems that failed to respond when the red flags were already there. This conversation is both personal and practical. Charles shares the story behind his book, The Caregiver's Game, while also explaining what families can do differently when hiring caregivers, monitoring finances, protecting valuables, and watching for subtle signs of manipulation. It is a difficult story, but an important one for anyone with aging parents, vulnerable relatives, or concerns about how easily trust can be weaponized. Show Notes: [01:06] Charles Wallace explains how his background in IT, project management, banking, healthcare, and application development later shaped the way he investigated his mother's case. [04:23] A neurology appointment became a turning point when the caregiver observed the cognitive testing and likely understood the seriousness of the results. [07:18] After his mother's death, the family learned about a new will and an annuity that could have paid the caregiver roughly half a million dollars. [10:31] Looking back, Charles reflects on trusting the broker, CPA, and other professionals to watch out for his mother, not realizing how much could still slip through. [12:49] Credit card activity told a larger story, with spending spreading across the county in ways that did not match his mother's habits. [15:05] Over three years, the caregiver billed for 24-hour care, seven days a week, despite having no credentials. [18:22] Once the bank and credit card statements were finally available, the changes in spending habits were obvious. [21:38] The conversation turns to how banks, CPAs, and families might better monitor accounts by looking beyond total spending and watching detailed patterns. [24:52] Hiring a caregiver outside an agency is identified as a major risk factor, especially when the caregiver is unlicensed and approaches the older adult directly. [28:42] After the annuity payout was blocked, later emails and property activity left Charles with unresolved questions about what really happened next. [31:48] Families can reduce risk by hiring caregivers through an agency and making sure they retain the authority to hire and fire. [34:47] Removing valuables, keeping a mental inventory, and noticing when belongings disappear can help families catch problems sooner. [37:46] Charles points to possible improvements such as caregiver registries, fingerprinting, and stronger systems to protect older adults from financial exploitation. [38:26] The Caregiver's Game offers a forensic look at elder financial abuse and the daily warning signs families may miss until it is too late. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest The Caregiver's Game
The Supreme Court weighs in on mail-order mifepristone, the UAE's departure from OPEC, kids gaming and gambling, and reaching women caught in exploitation. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on seniors leaving the church, WKRP returns, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Homeschool Diploma. At Homeschool Diploma we believe graduation is more than a milestone; it's a celebration of a life shared together and a moment to give thanks to God for his leading and providence. We exist to elevate graduation for home and private schools with personalized, premium-quality diplomas, regalia, invites and more. www.homeschooldiploma.comFrom Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, evaluating every deal through two rigorous screens: a spiritual impact assessment examining leadership, values, and gospel intentionality, plus financial diligence conducted by members with private equity backgrounds. Only about 7% of companies reviewed reach members for investment consideration. This dual-screen process is designed for busy professionals who want vetted, faith-forward opportunities. Learn more at ambassadorsimpact.com
We're taking a look at some early Spielberg films. First up, we talk about what was supposed to be a pilot for a TV series but ends up just being a boring TV movie with SAVAGE. Then, we go on a multistate chase with a couple of convicts in THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS.
If you've ever felt like fisheries management was too complicated, too political, or too far above your pay grade to matter — this episode is for you. Jamie sits down with Alex Van Hine (Fish Northwest) and Phillip Olson (Badger Fishing) for a straight-talk conversation about what's actually broken in Washington's salmon fishery management process — and what you can do about it.In this episode:Why the North of Falcon process is brokenHow exploitation rate math gives one side a negotiating advantageThe advisory group issue: who's in the room, who should be, and why it mattersWhy showing up in person to public meetings — even silently — changes the outcomeHow to get involved starting right now, even if you've never been to a meetingTimestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Philip's background and how Badger Fishing took off 08:00 – Alex's background: La Conner, San Juans, and getting serious about NOF 14:00 – What's actually broken in the North of Falcon process 18:00 – The Stillaguamish fin-clip problem explained 25:00 – The structural problem: time, scheduling, and communication 29:00 – The Puget Sound Sport Fishing Advisory Group: what it is and what's wrong 43:00 – How to get involved and why your voice matters 56:00 – Fish return numbers, NOF2 in Lynnwood, and the road to June 01:04:00 – Closing tradition question and where to follow Alex and PhilipKey Takeaways:The North of Falcon process is broken by design, not by the people inside it.The most constrained stock in Puget Sound is a hatchery-marked fish we're actively keeping — that needs to change.Exploitation rate numbers aren't equal between co-managers, and that shapes every negotiation.The advisory group needs active NOF participants, not appointed seat-fillers.800,000 people buy Washington fishing licenses — 1/10th of 1% showing up would change everything.You don't have to speak to matter. Just being in the room sends a message.Your voice matters more than you thinkResources & Links:Fish Northwest: https://www.fishnorthwest.orgBadger Fishing (Phillip Olson): Search "Badger Fishing" on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook @badgerfishingnwAlex Van Hine (Instagram): @reelpnw_avhWDFW: https://wdfw.wa.gov/aboutWant the full structured learning experience? Join the waitlist for Anglers Unlimited Gold membership at https://anglersunlimited.co/goldAbout the Podcast: Fishing for a Reason is the Pacific Northwest saltwater fishing education podcast for new anglers and families who want to catch more salmon, halibut, lingcod, shrimp, and crab in Washington waters. Hosted by Jamie & Scott Propst from Anglers Unlimited, each episode delivers practical techniques, local knowledge, and expert insights to help you get off the couch and into the fish. Perfect for relocated professionals, military families, and boaters who are just getting into fishing.
Everything the prosecution plans to present against David Anthony Burke — laid out in a nine-page filing made public over the defense's objection.The People's Brief describes what prosecutors call a premeditated cover-up: staged texts to a dead girl's phone, purchases under the fake name "Victoria Mendez," three trips to a disposal site, and forensic evidence tying an inflatable pool to Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains.It describes years of alleged exploitation — a child met at eleven, a sexual relationship at thirteen, international travel at fourteen, and a thousand dollars paid to a classmate to maintain contact after Celeste's parents took her phone.And it reveals a defense in retreat. Blair Berk demanded a fast hearing. The discovery started arriving — wiretap results, forty terabytes, fifty-four search warrants. The defense asked for a delay. They tried to seal the brief. Both requests denied.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski for a three-part breakdown of the prosecution's blueprint, the grooming timeline, and what the defense reversal tells us heading into the May 26 preliminary hearing.All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #DavidAnthonyBurke #CelesteRivasHernandez #JenniferCoffindaffer #PeoplesBrief #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BlairBerk #BethSilverman #MurderCase
What happens to your judgment when AI starts answering before you finish the question?In this episode, Dr. Fonz sits down with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, founder of Decisive, decision-sciences educator at Cornell and the University of Miami, and author of the new book The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI (Cornell Publishing, May 8th). Cheryl spent over a decade as an investigative journalist at Barron's, where her bearish company stories halted stock trading, shut down companies, and once helped send a CEO to ten years in prison. That work taught her something every educator and student needs to hear right now: the hardest part of any decision isn't the information. It's the judgment.Cheryl walks us through her AREA Method (Absolute, Relative, Exploration & Exploitation, Analysis), a system for complex problem solving built to check our cognitive biases and protect our thinking when we work with AI. She unpacks why "AI as a time-saver" is a myth doing real damage in classrooms, why students still feel pressure to run their assignments through AI to "polish them up," and why the eight moments of human judgment in any complex decision are the things educators should be teaching first.We also get into the cautious advocate's question: what mindset shift do tenured professors need to feel their expertise still matters? How do we lower the barrier for the educators who haven't started using these tools yet? And what does learning look like five years from now if we get this right?Whether you're a K-12 teacher, a professor, a district leader, or a student wondering how to keep your own voice in your own work, this conversation will give you a framework to stop outsourcing your thinking and start leading the machine.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Decision Making04:59 Cheryl's Journey and the Area Method09:57 Understanding the Human Edge in AI14:59 Reclaiming Agency in Decision Making20:10 The Area Method Explained24:48 Challenges and Insights from Teaching AI31:06 The Role of Educators in AI38:37 Debunking AI Myths
Host of CBC Podcasts' series FORGED (and artist himself) Adrian Stimson joins Crime Story to discuss the life and work of Norval Morrisseau, and the forgery ring that eventually spun out into an entire network of forged paintings, For years, fakes flooded galleries and auctions across Canada, raising painful questions about who profits from Indigenous art and who gets erased. Listen to FORGED here.
Slam The Gavel covers another article by Michael "Thunder" Phillips written 5-02-2026 titled: "Parental Alienation as LABOR EXPLOITATION, Courts Know, Courts Are Not Complying. Great article written by Phillips citing that there are over 22+ million parents impacted in the U.S. alone. This article can be found on Substack.To Reach Michael "Thunder" Phillips: mike@thunderreport.org and FatherAndCo.substack.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook: https://youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcast?si=INW9XaTyprKsaDklhttps://substack.com/@maryannpetri?r=kd7n6&utm_medium=iosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/ Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/aboouthttps://mailchi.mp/2ed059283bd7/signup*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user/guest should consult with the relevant professionals. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. The content creator maintains the exclusive copyright and any unauthorized copyright usage is strictly prohibited. Podcast is protected by owner from duplication, reproduction, distribution, making a derivative of the work or by owner displaying the podcast. Owner shall be held harmless and indemnified from any and all legal liability.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Windsor's 'Exploitation' of Queen Elizabeth Laid Bare - 'He's a Snake Who Used One Weekly Tactic to Manipulate His Mom'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan Jekielek is senior editor with The Epoch Times, host of the show "American Thought Leaders" and past co-host of "FALLOUT" with Dr. Robert Malone and "Kash's Corner" with now-FBI Director Kash Patel. Jan specializes in long-form discussions that tackle the grand narratives of our time. Over the last five years, he has interviewed over a thousand thought leaders on camera, including heads of state, multiple U.S. cabinet secretaries and agency heads, and congressional members. His upcoming book is titled, "Killed to Order: China's Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America's Biggest Adversary," coming in March 2026. He's also an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producing "DeSantis: Florida vs. Lockdowns," "The Unseen Crisis: Vaccine Stories You Were Never Told," and the "optimistic" Holocaust documentary "Finding Manny." Socials: Instagram: @jan.jekielek X: @JanJekielek YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanThoughtLeaders Website: http://epochtv.com/atl Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:24 Introduction 07:32 Exposing illegal organ trade growth 11:50 Forced organ harvesting in China 21:23 Access for China's elite only 26:32 Organ procurement ethical concerns 33:11 Organ trafficking concerns in poor countries 34:45 Exploitation in prison systems 44:59 Jealousy driving leader's actions 50:44 Falun gong practitioners' experiences 53:39 Realizing the harsh reality 59:13 Discussing euthanasia and organ transplants 01:02:01 Where to find the book Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs #Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.
On this episode of Talking Beat, detectives from a specialized unit discuss their work investigating online child exploitation and the growing trend of sextortion cases targeting youth. These cases often involve individuals posing as peers to gain trust before using threats to demand money or additional images. Detectives emphasize the importance of prevention, early reporting, and open communication. Community members are encouraged to talk with youth about online safety and seek help immediately if something occurs.
Xander Kane brings a deep cut from my watchlist for his first time on the pod. The Aftermath was a trip. Email: Motionpicturemassacre@gmail.com
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged David Anthony Burke with first-degree murder with special circumstances — lying in wait, financial gain, and the alleged killing of a witness — in the death of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Additional charges include lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under fourteen and mutilation of a body. District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges, alleging Burke killed Rivas to protect his lucrative music career after she allegedly threatened to expose their relationship.The unsealed autopsy documents two stab wounds to the torso with smooth edges from a sharp instrument — one perforating the liver, one damaging the ribs. The body was dismembered, with blue plastic fragments embedded in the severed surfaces. Toxicology detected benzodiazepines and substances screening consistent with methamphetamine or MDMA. The medical examiner completed the autopsy months prior but it was sealed at LAPD's request, over the examiner's publicly stated objection.Prosecutors additionally disclosed that forty terabytes of digital evidence seized from Burke's phone, computer, and iCloud account contained what they described as a significant amount of child exploitation material. Burke is represented by defense attorney Blair Berk. His defense team has stated they will vigorously contest the charges and maintain Burke did not cause Rivas's death.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer provides procedural and forensic analysis of the evidence now on the record, the legal weight of embedded trace materials, the prosecutorial implications of exploitation material discovered during a murder investigation, and the strategic significance of the sealed autopsy.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4vd #DavidAnthonyBurke #CelesteRivasHernandez #TrueCrimeToday #MurderCharges #SpecialCircumstances #FBI #ForensicEvidence #LAPD #CriminalLaw
Two vampire comedies this week. First up, Mel Brooks and Leslie Nielsen team up to bring the Dracula story to life in a hilarious way in DRACULA: DEAD AND LOVING IT. Then, we see a documentary on how vampires really live in New Zealand in WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS.
Because Doug likes to punish us, we're watching some gross stuff this week. First up, a couple has a thruple situation with a dead body in NEKROMANTIC. Then, a woman goes out of control after the death of her husband in MACABRE.
Black on Black Cinema examines Black Belt Jones (1974), the groundbreaking Blaxploitation martial arts film that solidified Jim Kelly as an action star following his breakout role in Enter the Dragon. Directed by Oscar Williams and produced by Warner Bros during the height of the Blaxploitation era, the film stars Kelly as a martial arts instructor who battles the mob to protect his community's karate school from a crooked land deal. Co-starring Gloria Hendry as Sydney, Scatman Crothers as Pop Byrd, and featuring incredible fight choreography that showcased Kelly's karate championship skills, Black Belt Jones became a cult classic that merged kung fu cinema with Black urban action. We break down the film's cultural significance as one of the first major films to center a Black martial arts hero, analyze its approach to representing Black power and community resistance, discuss the chemistry between Kelly and Hendry, examine the fight sequences, and explore how the film fits into both Blaxploitation and martial arts cinema history. Plus: the film's influence on Black action cinema, Jim Kelly's career trajectory, and why Black Belt Jones remains essential viewing for understanding 1970s Black representation in Hollywood genre filmmaking.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
It's ninja time! First up, we watch the film that was shot in the 80s and not released until the 2020s in NEW YORK NINJA. Then, we practice our martial arts and musical skills for MIAMI CONNECTION.
We go weird with some action films about creatures from the deep and from space. First up, Atlantis is tired of our shit so they decide to invade in RAIDERS OF ATLANTIS. Then, a buff alien chick is tired of our shit so she decides to invade in ALIENATOR.
In this episode of Hot Topics in Cosmetic Medicine, Dr. Anthony Youn is joined by dermatologist Dr. Emily Levin to break down what's actually worth your time and money in today's rapidly evolving aesthetics world. They kick things off with a surprisingly relatable skin condition, the “dilated pore of Winer,” explaining what causes it, when to leave it alone, and when it's time to remove it for good. From there, they dive into one of the biggest skincare myths, can you actually shrink your pores? The answer might surprise you. They walk through what truly works, what's overhyped, and how to build a routine that improves the appearance of pores without wasting money. Plus, they discuss why hands often reveal age faster than the face, sparked by recent attention on Kris Jenner, and what you can actually do to treat them safely.
11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational ethanol production and agricultural exploitation. He details how California planters engineered labor systems to maintain power and profit margins after the Civil War. (11)1800 SUGAR CANE
9. Daniel Rood connects modern California cotton booms to historical plantation capitalism and labor exploitation. He explains how 17th-century sugar production in Barbados pioneered industrial agriculture, mass enslavement, and racialized labor concepts. (9)1800 SUGAR CANE PLANTATION