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In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins sits down with Ken Behr, author of One Step Over the Line: Confessions of a Marijuana Mercenary. Behr tells his astonishing life story—from teenage marijuana dealer in South Florida, to high-level drug runner and smuggler, to DEA cooperating source working major international cases. Along the way, he offers rare, first-hand insight into how large-scale drug operations actually worked during the height of the War on Drugs—and why that war, in his view, has largely failed. From Smuggler to Source Behr describes growing up during the explosion of the drug trade in South Florida during the 1970s and 1980s, where smuggling marijuana and cocaine became almost commonplace. He explains how he moved from street-level dealing into large-scale logistics—off-loading planes, running covert runways in the Everglades, moving thousands of pounds of marijuana, and participating in international smuggling operations involving Canada, Jamaica, Colombia, and the Bahamas. After multiple arrests—including a serious RICO case that threatened him with decades in prison—Behr made the life-altering decision to cooperate with the DEA. What followed was a tense and dangerous double life as an undercover operative, helping law enforcement dismantle major trafficking networks while living under constant pressure and fear of exposure. Inside the Mechanics of the Drug Trade This episode goes deep into the nuts and bolts of organized drug trafficking, including: How clandestine runways were built and dismantled in minutes How aircraft were guided into unlit landing zones How smuggling crews were paid and organized Why most drug operations ultimately collapse from inside The role of asset seizures in federal drug enforcement Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Transcript [00:00:00] well, hey, all your wire taps. It’s good to be back here in studio of Gangland Wire. I have a special guest today. He has a book called, uh, title is One Step Over the Line and, and he went several steps over the line, I think in his life. Ken Bearer, welcome Ken. Thanks for having me. Thanks for having me. Now, Ken, Ken is a, was a marijuana smuggler at one time and, and ended up working with the DEA, so he went from one side over to my side and, and I always like to talk to you guys that that helped us in law enforcement and I, there’s a lot of guys that don’t like that out there, but I like you guys you were a huge help to us in law enforcement and ended up doing the right thing after you made a lot of money. So tell us about the money. We were just starting to talk about the money. Tell us about the money, all those millions and millions of dollars that you drug smuggler makes. What happens? Well, I, you know, like I said, um, Jimmy Buffett’s song a pirate looks at 40, basically, he says, I made enough money to to buy Miami and pissed it away all so fast, never meant to last. And, and that’s what happens. I do know a few people that have [00:01:00] put away money. One of my friends that we did a lot of money together, a lot of drug dealing and a lot of moving some product, and he’s put the money away. Got in bed with some other guy that was, you know, legal, bought a bunch of warehouses, and now he lives a great life, living off the money he put away. Yeah. If the rents and stuff, he, he got into real estate. Other guys have got into real estate and they got out and they ended up doing okay. ’cause now they’re drawing all those rents. That’s a good way to money. Exactly what he did. Uh, my favorite, I was telling you a favorite story of mine was the guy that was a small time dealer used to hang out at the beach. And, uh, we en he ended up saving $80,000, which was a lot of money back then. Yeah. And then put it all, went to school to be a culinary chef and then got a job at the Marriott as a culinary chef and a chef. So he, you know, he really took the money, made a little bit of money, didn’t make a lot Yeah. But made enough to go to school and do something with his life. That’s so, um, that’s a great one. That’s a good one [00:02:00] there. That’s real. Yeah. But he wasn’t a big time guy. Yeah. You know what, what happens is you might make a big lick. You know, I, I never made million dollar moves. I have lots of friends that did. I always said I didn’t want to be a smuggler. ’cause I was making a steady living, being a drug runner. If you brought in 40, 50,000 pounds of weed, you would come to me and then I would move it across the country and sell it in different, along with other guys like me. Having said that, so I say I’m a guy that never wanted to do a smuggling trip. I’ve done 12 of them. Yeah. Even though, you know, and you know, if you’ve been in the DEA side twelve’s a lot for somebody usually. Yeah. That’s a lot. They don’t make, there’s no longevity. Two or three trips. No. You know, I did it for 20 years. Yeah. And then finally I got busted one time in Massachusetts in 1988. We had 40,000 pounds stuck up in Canada. So a friend of mine comes to me, another friend had the 40,000 pounds up there. He couldn’t sell it. He goes, Hey, you wanna help me smuggle [00:03:00] this back into America? Which, you know, is going the wrong direction. The farther north it goes, the more money it’s worth. I would’ve taken it to Greenland for Christ’s sakes. Yeah. But, we smuggled it back in. What we did this time was obviously they, they brought a freighter or a big ship to bring the 40,000 pounds into Canada. Mm-hmm. He added, stuffed in a fish a fish packing plant in a freezer somewhere up there. And so we used the sea plane and we flew from a lake in Canada to a lake in Maine where the plane would pull up, I’d unload. Then stash it. And we really did like to get 1400 pounds. We had to go through like six or seven trips. ’cause the plane would only hold 200 and something pounds. Yeah. And a sea plane can’t land at night. It has to land during the day. Yeah. You can’t land a plane in the middle of a lake in the night, I guess yourself. Yeah. I see. Uh, and so we got, I got busted moving that load to another market and that cost, uh, [00:04:00] cost me about $80,000 in two years of fighting in court to get out of that. Yeah. Uh, but I did beat the case for illegal search and seizure. So one for the good guys. It wasn’t for the good guys. Well the constitution, he pulled me over looking for fireworks and, ’cause it was 4th of July and, yeah. The name of that chapter in the book is why I never work on a holiday. So you don’t wanna spend your holiday in jail ’cause there’s no, you can’t on your birthday. So another, the second time I got busted was in 92. So just a couple years later after, basically I was in the system for two years with the loss, you know, fighting it and that, that was for Rico. I was looking at 25 years. But, uh, but like a normal smuggling trip. I’ll tell you one, we did, I brought, I actually did my first smuggling trip. I was on the run in Jamaica from a, a case that I got named in and I was like 19 living down in Jamaica to cool out. And then my buddies came down. So we ended up bringing out 600 pounds. So that was my first tr I was about 19 or [00:05:00] 20 years old when I did my first trip. I brought out 600 pounds outta Jamaica. A friend of mine had a little Navajo and we flew it out with that, but. I’ll give you an example of a smuggling trip. So a friend of mine came to me and he wanted to load 300 kilos of Coke in Columbia and bring it into America. And he wanted to know if I knew anybody that could load him 300 kilos. So I did. I introduced him to a friend of mine that Ronnie Vest. He’s the only person you’ll appreciate this. Remember how he kept wanting to extradite all the, the guys from Columbia when we got busted, indict him? Yes. And of course, Escobar’s living in his own jail with his own exit. Yeah. You know, and yeah. So the Columbian government says, well, we want somebody, why don’t you extradite somebody to America, to Columbia? So Ronnie Vest had gotten caught bringing a load of weed outta Columbia. You know, they sent ’em back to America. So that colo, the Americans go, I’ll tell you what you want. Somebody. And Ronnie Vests got the first good friend of mine, first American to be [00:06:00] extradited to Columbia to serve time. So he did a couple years in the Columbian prison. And so he’s the one that had the cocaine connection now. ’cause he spent time in Columbia. Yeah. And you know, so we brought in 300 kilos of Coke. He actually, I didn’t load it. He got another load from somebody else. But, so in the middle of the night, you set up on a road to nowhere in the Everglades, there’s so many Floridas flat, you’ve got all these desolate areas. We go out there with four or five guys. We take, I have some of ’em here somewhere. Callum glow sticks. You know the, the, the glow sticks you break, uh, yeah. And some flashing lights throw ’em out there. Yeah. And we set up a, yeah, the pilot came in and we all laid in the woods waiting for the plane to come in. And as soon as the pilot clicks. The mic four times. It’s, we all click our mics four times and then we run out. He said to his copilot, he says, look, I mean, we lit up this road from the sky. He goes, it looks like MIA [00:07:00] behind the international airport. But it happens like that within a couple, like a minute, we’ll light that whole thing up. Me and one other guy run down the runway. It’s a lot, it’s a long run, believe me. We put out the lights, we gotta put out the center lights and then the marker lights, because you gotta have the center of the runway where the plane’s gonna land and the edge is where it can’t, right? Yeah. He pulls up, bring up a couple cars, I’m driving one of them, load the kilos in. And then we have to refuel the plane because you don’t, you know, you want to have enough fuel to get back to an FBO to your landing airport or real airport. Yeah. Not the one we made in the Everglades. Yeah. And then the trick is the car’s gotta get out of there. Yeah, before the plane takes off. ’cause when that plane takes off, you know you got a twin engine plane landing is quiet, taking off at full throttle’s gonna wake up the whole neighborhood. So once we got out of there, then they went ahead and got the plane off. And then the remaining guys, they gotta clean up the mess. We want to use this again. So we [00:08:00] wanna clean up all the wires, the radios. Mm-hmm. Pick up the fuel tanks, pick up the runway lights, and their job is to clean that off and all that’s gonna take place before the police even get down the main road. Right? Mm-hmm. That’s gonna all take place in less than 10 minutes. Wow. I mean, the offload takes, the offload takes, you can offload about a thousand pounds, which I’ve done in three minutes. Wow. But, and then refueling the plane, getting everything else cleaned up. Takes longer. Yeah. Interesting. So how many guys would, would be on that operation and how do you pay that? How do you decide who gets paid what? How much? Okay. So get it up front or, I always curious about the details, how that stuff, I don’t think I got paid enough. And I’ll be honest, it was a hell of a chance. I got 20 grand looking at 15 years if you get caught. Yeah. But I did it for the excitement. 20 grand wasn’t that much. I had my own gig making more money than that Uhhuh, you know, but I was also racing cars. I was, there’s a [00:09:00] picture of one of my race cars. Oh cool. So that costs about six, 7,000 a weekend. Yeah. And remember I’m talking about 1980s dollars. Yeah. That’s 20,000 a weekend. A weekend, yes. Yeah. And that 20,000 for a night’s work in today’s world would be 60. Yeah. Three. And I’m talking about 1985 versus, that was 40 years ago. Yeah. Um. But it’s a lot of fun and, uh, and, but it, you kind of say to yourself, what was that one step over the line? That’s why I wrote the book. I remember as a kid thinking in my twenties, man, I’ve taken one step over the line. So the full name of the book is One Step Over the Line Con Confessions of a Marijuana Mercenary. That’s me actually working for the DEA. That picture was at the time when I was working for the DEA, so the second time I got busted in 1992 was actually for the smallest amount of weed that I ever got, ever really had. It was like 80, a hundred pounds. But unfortunately it was for Rico. I didn’t know at the [00:10:00] time, but when they arrested me, I thought, oh, they only caught me with a hundred pounds. But I got charged with Rico. So I was looking at 25 years. What, how, what? Did they have some other, it must have had some other offenses that they could tie to and maybe guns and stuff or something that get that gun. No, we never used guns ever. Just other, other smuggling operations. Yeah, yeah. Me, me and my high school friend, he had moved to Ohio in 77 or 78, so he had called me one time, he was working at the Ford plant and he goes, Hey, I think I could sell some weed up here. All right. I said, come on down, I’ll give you a couple pounds. So he drives down from Ohio on his weekend off, all the way from Ohio. I gave him two pounds. He drove home, calls me back. He goes, I sold it. So I go, all right. He goes, I’m gonna get some more. So at that time, I was working for one of the largest marijuana smugglers in US History. His name was Donny Steinberg. I was just a kid, you know, like my job, part of my [00:11:00] job was to, they would gimme a Learjet. About a million or two and I jump on a Learjet and fly to the Cayman Islands. I was like 19 years old. Same time, you know, kid. Yeah, just a kid. 19 or 20 and yeah. 18, I think. And so I ended up doing that a few times. That was a lot of fun. And that’s nice to be a kid in the Learjet and they give me a million or two and they gimme a thousand dollars for the day’s work. I thought I was rich, I was, but people gotta understand that’s in that 78 money, not that’s, yeah. That was more like $10,000 for day, I guess. Yeah. You know? Yeah. It was a lot of money for an 18, 19-year-old kid. Yeah. Donnie gives me a bail. So Terry comes back from Ohio, we shoved the bale into his car. Barely would fit ’cause he had no big trunk on this Firebird. He had, he had a Firebird trans Am with the thunder black with a thunder, thunder chicken on the hood. It was on the hood. Oh cool. That was, that was a catch meow back then. Yeah. Yeah. It got it with that [00:12:00] Ford plant money. And uh, by the way, that was after that 50 pounds got up. ’cause every bail’s about 50 pounds. That’s the last he quit forward the next day. I bet. And me and him had built a 12 year, we were moving. Probably 50 tons up there over the 12 year period. You know, probably, I don’t know, anywhere from 50 to a hundred thousand pounds we would have, he must have been setting up other dealers. So among his friends, he must have been running around. He had the distribution, I was setting up the distribution network and you had the supply. I see. Yeah. I was the Florida connection. It’s every time you get busted, the cops always wanna grab that Florida connection. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. You gotta go down there. I there, lemme tell you, you know, I got into this. We were living in, I was born on a farm in New Jersey, like in know Norman Rockwell, 1950s, cow pies and hay bales. And then we moved to New Orleans in 1969 and then where my dad had business and right after, not sure after that, he died when I was 13. As I say in the book, I [00:13:00] probably wouldn’t have been writing the book if my father was alive. Yeah. ’cause I probably wouldn’t have went down that road, you know? But so my mother decides in 1973 to move us to, uh, south Florida, to get away from the drugs in the CD underside of New Orleans. Yeah. I guess she didn’t read the papers. No. So I moved from New Orleans to the star, the war on where the war on drugs would start. I always say if she’d have moved me to Palo Alto, I’d be Bill Gates, but No. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I was so, uh, and everybody I knew was running drugs, smuggling drugs, trying to be a drug deal. I mean, I was, I had my own operation. I was upper middle level, but there were guys like me everywhere. Mm-hmm. There were guys like me everywhere, moving a thou, I mean, moving a thousand, 2000 pounds at the time was a big thing, you know? That’s, yeah. So, so about what year was that? I started in 19. 70. Okay. Three. I was [00:14:00] 16. Started selling drugs outta my mom’s house, me and my brother. We had a very good business going. And by the time I was got busted, it was 19 92. So, so you watched, especially in South Florida, you watched like where that plane could go down and go back up that at eventually the feds will come up with radar and they have blimps and they have big Bertha stuff down there to then catch those kinds of things. Yeah. Right, right. Big Bertha was the blimp. Uhhuh, uh, they put up, yeah. In the beginning you could just fly right in. We did one trip one time. This is this, my, my buddy picked up, I don’t know, 40 or 50 kilos in The Bahamas. So you fly into Fort Lauderdale and you call in like you’re gonna do a normal landing. Mm-hmm. And the BLI there. This is all 1980s, five. You know, they already know. They’re doing this, but you just call in, like you’re coming to land in Fort Lauderdale, and what you do is right before you land, you hit the tower up and you tell ’em you wanna do a [00:15:00] go around, meaning you’re not comfortable with the landing. Mm-hmm. Well, they’ll always leave you a go around because they don’t want you to crash. Yeah. And right west of the airport was a golf course, and right next to the golf course, oh, about a mile down the road was my townhouse. So we’re in the townhouse. My buddies all put on, two of the guys, put on black, get big knives, gear, and I drive to one road on the golf course and my other friend grows Dr. We drop the guys off in the golf course as the plane’s gonna do the touchdown at the airport. He says, I gotta go around. As he’s pulling up now, he’s 200 feet below the radar, just opens up the side of the plane. Mm-hmm. The kickers, we call ’em, they’re called kickers. He kicks the baskets, the ba and the guys on, on the golf court. They’re hugging trees. Yeah. You don’t wanna be under that thing. Right. You got a 200, you got maybe a 40 pound package coming in at 120 miles an hour from 200 feet up. It’ll break the bra. It’ll yeah. The [00:16:00] branches will kill you. Yeah. So they pull up, they get out, I pull back up in the pickup truck, he runs out, jumps in the back of the truck, yells, hit it. We drive the mile through the back roads to my townhouse. Get the coke in the house. My buddy rips it open with a knife. It’s and pulls out some blow. And he looks at me, he goes, Hey, let’s get outta here. And I go, where are we going? Cops come and he goes, ah, I got two tickets. No, four tickets to the Eddie Murphy concert. So we left the blow in this trunk of his car. Oh. Oh, oh man. I know. We went to Eddie Murphy about a million dollars worth of product in the trunk. Oh. And, uh, saw a great show and came back and off they went. That’s what I’m trying to point out is that’s how fast it goes down, man. It’s to do. Yeah. Right in, in 30 minutes. We got it out. Now the thing about drug deals is we always call ’em dds delayed dope deals because the smuggling [00:17:00] trip could take six months to plan. Yeah. You know, they never go, there’s no organized crime in organized crime. Yeah. No organization did it. Yeah. And then, then of course, in 1992 when I got busted and was looking at Rico, a friend of mine came up to me. He was a yacht broker. He had gotten in trouble selling a boat, and he said, Hey, I’d you like to work for the DEA. I’d done three months in jail. I knew I was looking at time, I knew I had nothing. My lawyers told me, Kenny, you either figure something out or you’re going to jail for a mm-hmm. And I just had a newborn baby. I just got married three weeks earlier and we had a newborn baby. I said, what are you crazy? I mean, I’m waiting for my wife to hear me. You know, he’s calling me on the phone. He goes, meet me for lunch. I go meet him for lunch. And he explains to me that he’s gonna, he’s got a guy in the, uh, central district in Jacksonville, and he’s a DEA agent, and I should go talk to him. And so the DEA made a deal with the Ohio police that anything that I [00:18:00] confiscated, anything that I did, any assets I got, they would get a share in as long as they released me. Yeah. To them. And, you know, it’s all about the, I hate to say this, I’m not saying that you don’t want to take drugs off the street, but if you’re the police department and you’re an agent, it’s about asset seizures. Yeah. Yeah. That’s how you fund the dr. The war on drugs. Yeah. The war begets war. You know, I mean, oh, I know, been Florida was, I understand here’s a deal. You’re like suing shit against the tide, right? Fighting that drug thing. Okay? It just keeps coming in. It keeps getting cheaper. It keeps getting more and more. You make a little lick now and then make a little lick now and then, but then you start seeing these fancy cars and all this money out there that you can get to. If you make the right score, you, you, you hit the right people, you can get a bunch of money, maybe two or three really cool cars for your unit. So then you’ll start focusing on, go after the money. I know it’s not right, but you’re already losing your shoveling shit against the tide anyhow, so just go after the goal. [00:19:00] One time I set up this hash deal for the DEA from Amsterdam. The guy brought the hash in, and I had my agent, you know, I, I didn’t set up the deal. The guy came to me and said, we have 200 kilos of hash. Can you help us sell it? He didn’t know that I was working for the DEA, he was from Europe. And I said, sure. The, the thing was, I, so in the boat ready to close the deal, now my guy is from Central. I’m in I’m in Fort Lauderdale, which is Southern District. So he goes, Hey, can you get that man to bring that sailboat up to Jacksonville? I go, buddy, he just sailed across the Atlantic. He ain’t going to Jacksonville. So the central district has to come down, or is a northern district? I can’t remember if it’s northern or central. Has to come down to the Southern district. So, you know, they gotta make phone calls. Everybody’s gotta be in Yep. Bump heads. So I’m on the boat and he calls me, he goes, Hey, we gotta act now. Yeah. And I’m looking at the mark, I go, why? He [00:20:00] goes, customs is on the dock. We don’t want them involved. So you got the two? Yeah. So I bring him up, I go, where’s the hash? He goes, it’s in the car. So we go up to the car and he opens the trunk, and I, I pull back one of the duffle bags I see. I can tell immediately it’s product. So I go like this, and all hell breaks loose, right? Yeah. I could see the two customs agents and they’re all dressed like hillbillies. They, you know. So I said to my, my handler, the next day I called them up to debrief. You know, I have to debrief after every year, everything. I goes, so what happened when customs I go, what’d they want to do? He goes, yep. They wanted to chop the boat in threes. So they’re gonna sell the boat and the 2D EA offices are gonna trade it. Yeah. Are gonna shop the money. Yeah. I remember when I registered with the DEA in, in, in the Southern district, I had to tell ’em who I was. They go, why are you working for him? Why aren’t you working for us? I’m like, buddy, I’m not in charge here. This is, you know? Yeah. I heard that many [00:21:00] times through different cases we did, where the, the local cop would say to me, why don’t you come work for us? Oh yeah. Try to steal your informant. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. So how about that? So, can you get a piece of the action if they had a big case seizure? Yeah. Did they have some deal where you’d get a piece of that action there? Yep. That’s a pretty good deal. Yeah. So I would get, I, I’d get, like, if we brought down, he would always tell everybody that he needed money to buy electronics and then he would come to me and go, here’s 2000. And to the other cis, he had three guys. I saw a friend of mine, the guy that got me into the deal. Them a million dollar house or a couple million dollar house. And I saw the DEA hand him a suitcase with a million dollars cash in it. Wow. I mean, I’m sorry, with a hundred thousand cash. A hundred thousand. Okay. I was gonna say, I was thinking a million. Well, a hundred thousand. Yeah, a hundred thousand. I’ve heard that. I just didn’t have any experience with it myself. But I heard that. I saw, saw Open it up, saw money. I saw the money. It was one of those aluminum halla, Halliburton reef cases and Yeah, yeah. A [00:22:00] hundred thousand cash. But, uh, but you know, um, it’s funny, somebody once asked me out of, as a kid I wanted to be a cowboy, a race car driver, and a secret agent. Me too. Yes. Yeah. I didn’t want, I wanted to be a, I grew up on a farm, so I kind of rode a horse. I had that watched Rowdy, you got saved background as me, man. Yeah. You know, we watched, we watched, we grew up on westerns. We watched Gun Smoke, rowdy. Oh yeah. You know, uh, bananas, uh, you know, so, um. So anyway, uh, I got to raise cars with my drug money, and I guess I’m not sure if I was more of a secret agent working as a drug dealer or as the DEA, but it’s a lot of I, you know, I make jokes about it now, but it’s a lot of stress working undercover. Oh, yeah. Oh, I can’t even imagine that. I never worked undercover. I, that was not my thing. I like surveillance and putting pieces together and running sources, but man, that actual working undercover that’s gotta be nerve wracking. It’s, you know, and, and my handler was good at it, but [00:23:00] he would step out and let, here’s, I’ll tell you this. One day he calls me up and he goes, Hey, I’m down here in Fort Lauderdale. You need to come down here right now. And I’m having dinner at my house about 15 minutes away. Now he lives in Jacksonville. I go, what’s he doing in Fort Lauderdale? So I drive down to the hotel and he’s got a legal pad and a pen. He goes, my, uh, my, my seniors want to, uh, want you to proffer. You need to tell me everything you ever did. And they want me to do a proffer. And I go, I looked at him. I go, John, I can’t do that. He start, we start writing. I start telling him stuff. I stop. I go, I grew up in this town. Everybody I know I did a drug deal with from high school, I go, I would be giving you every single kid, every family, man, I grew up here. My, I’m gonna be in jail, and my wife and my one and a half year old daughter are gonna be the only people left in this town, and they’re not gonna have any support. And I just can’t do this to all my friends. Yeah. So he says, all right, puts the pen down. I knew [00:24:00] he hated paperwork, so I had a good shot. He wasn’t gonna, he goes, yeah, you hungry? I go, yeah. He goes, let’s go get a steak. And right across the street was a place called Chuck Steakhouse, which great little steak restaurant. All right. So we go over there, he goes, and he is a big guy. He goes, sit right here. I go, all right. So I sit down. I, I’m getting a free steak. I’m gonna sit about through the steak dinner, it goes. Look over my shoulder. So I do this. He goes, see the guy at the bar in the black leather jacket. I go, yeah. He goes, when I get up and walk outta here, when I clear the door, I want you to go up to him and find a talk drug deal. See what you can get out of him. I go, you want me to walk up to a complete stranger and say, he goes, I’m gonna walk out the door. When I get out the door. You’re gonna go up and say, cap Captain Bobby. That was his, he was a ca a boat captain and his nickname, his handle was Captain Bobby. And he was theoretically the next Vietnam vet that now is a smuggler, you know?[00:25:00] Yeah. And so he walks out the door and I walked out and sat with the guy at the bar and we started, I said, hi, captain Bobby sent me, I’m his right hand man, you know, to talk about. And we talked and I looked around the bar trying to see if anybody was with him. And I’m figuring, now I’m looking at the guy going, why is he so open with me? And I’m thinking, you know what? He’s wearing a leather jacket. He’s in Florida. I bet you he’s got a wire on and he’s working for customs and I’m working for the DEA, so nothing ever came of it. But you know, that was, you know, you’re sitting there eating dinner and all of a sudden, you know, look over my shoulder. Yeah. And, you know, and I’m trying to balance all that with having a newborn that’s about a year old and my wife and Yeah. Looking at 25 years. So a little bit of pressure. But, you know, hey and I understand these federal agencies, everybody’s got, everybody is, uh, uh, aggressive. Everybody is ambitious. And you just are this guy in the middle and right. And they’ll throw you to the [00:26:00] wolves in a second. Second, what have you done for a second? Right? It’s what have you done for me lately? He’s calling me up and said, Hey, I don’t got any product from you in a minute. I go, well, I’m working on it. He goes, well, you know, they’ll kick you outta the program. Yeah. But one of the things he did he was one of, he was the GS 13. So he had some, you know, he had level, you know, level 15 or whatever, you know, he was, yeah. Almost at the head of near retirement too. And he said, look, he had me, he had another guy that was a superstar, another guy. And we would work as a team and he would feed us all the leads. In other words, if David had a case, I’d be on that case. So when I went to go to go to trial or go to my final, he had 14 or 15 different things that he had penciled me in to be involved with. The biggest deal we did at the end of my two years with the DEA was we brought down the Canadian mob. They got him for 10,000 kilos of cocaine, import 10,000 kilos. It was the Hell’s Angels, the Rock something, motorcycle [00:27:00] gang, the Italian Mafia and the, and the Irish mob. Mm-hmm. And the guy, I mean, this is some badass guys. I was just a player, but. The state of Ohio, they got to fly up there and you know, I mean, no words, the dog and pony show was always on to give everybody, you know. Yes. A bite at the apple. Oh yeah. But I’ll tell you this, it’s been 33 years and the two people that I’m close to is my arresting officer in Ohio and my DEA handler in Jacksonville. The arresting officer, when he retired, he called to gimme his new cell phone. And every year or so I call him up around Christmas and say, Dennis, thank you for the opportunity to turn my life around, because I’ve got four great kids. I’ve started businesses, you know, he knows what I’ve done with my life. And the DEA handler, that’s, he’s a friend of mine. I mean, you know, we talk all the time and check on each other. And, you know, I mean, he’s, [00:28:00] they’re my friends. A lot of, not too many of the guys are left from those days that will talk to me. Yeah, probably not. And most of them are dead or in jail anyhow. For, well, a lot of ’em are, maybe not even because of you, I mean, because that’s their life. No, but a lot of them, a number of ’em turned their lives around, went into legal businesses and have done well. Yeah. So, you know, there really have, so not all of ’em, but a good share of ’em have turned, because we weren’t middle class kids. We were, my one friend was, dad was the lieutenant of the police department. The other one was the post guy. We weren’t inner city kids. Yeah. We weren’t meeting we, the drug war landed on us and we just, we were recruited into it. As young as I talk about in my book. But I mean, let’s talk about what’s going on now. Now. Yeah. And listen, I’m gonna put some statistics out there. Last year, 250,000 people were charged with cannabis. 92% for simple possession. There’s [00:29:00] people still in jail for marijuana doing life sentences. I’ve had friends do 27 years only for marijuana. No nonviolent crimes, first time offender. 22 years, 10 years. And the government is, I’ve been involved with things where the government was smuggling the drugs. I mean, go with the Iran Contra scandal that happened. We were trading guns for cocaine with the Nicaraguans in the Sandon Easterns. Yeah. Those same pilots. Gene Hassen Fus flew for Air America and Vietnam moving drugs and gun and, and guns out of Cambodia. Same guy. Air America. Yeah. The American government gave their soldiers opium in Civil War to keep ’em marching. You know, I mean, we did a deal with Lucky Luciano, where we let ’em out of prison for doing heroin exchange for Intel from, from Europe on during World War II and his, and the mob watching the docks for the, uh, cargo ships. So the government’s been intertwined in the war on drugs on two [00:30:00] sides of it. Yeah. You know, and not that it makes it right. Look, I’ve lost several friends to fentanyl that thought they were doing coke and did fentanyl or didn’t even know there was any. They just accidentally did fentanyl and it’s a horrible drug. But those boats coming out of Venezuela don’t have fentanyl on ’em. No. Get cocaine maybe. If that, and they might be, they’re probably going to Europe. Europe and they’re going to Europe. Yeah, they’re going, yeah. They’re doubt they’re going to Europe. Yeah. Yeah. And so let’s put it this way. I got busted for running a 12 year ongoing criminal enterprise. We moved probably 50 tons of marijuana. You know what? Cut me down? One guy got busted with one pound and he turned in one other guy that went all the way up to us. So if you blew up those boats, you know, you’re, you need the leads. You, you can’t kill your clients. Yeah. You know, how are you gonna get, not gonna get any leads outta that. Well, that’s, uh, well, I’m just saying [00:31:00] you right. The, if they followed the boat to the mothership Yeah. They’d have the whole crew and all the cargo. Yeah. You know, it’s, those boats maybe have 200 kilos on ’em. A piece. Yeah. The mothership has six tons. Yeah. That’s it. It’s all about the, uh, the, um, uh, optics. Optics, yeah. That’s the word. It’s all about the optics and, and the politic, you know, in, in some way it may deter some people, but I don’t, I I, I’ve never seen anything, any consequence. In that drug business, there’s too much money. There is no consequence that is really ever gonna deter people from smuggling drugs. Let me put it this way, except for a few people like yourself, there’s a few like yourself that get to a certain age and the consequence of going to prison for a long time may, you know, may bring you around or the, all the risk you’re taking just, you know, you can’t take it anymore, but you gotta do something. But no, well, I got busted twice. Consequence just don’t matter. There is no consequence that’s gonna do anything. Here’s why. And you’re right. [00:32:00] One is how do you get in a race car and not think you’re gonna die? Because you always think it’s gonna happen to somebody else. Exactly. And the drug business is the same. It’s, I’m not, it’s not gonna happen to me tonight. And those guys in Venezuela, they have no electricity. They have no water. Yeah. They got nothing. They have a chance to go out and make a couple thousand dollars and change their family’s lives. Yeah. Or they’re being, they’re got family members in the gar, in the gangs that are forcing them to do it. Yeah. It’s the war on drugs has kind of been a political war and an optics war from the seventies. I mean, it’s nobody, listen, I always say, I say in my book, nobody loved it more than the cops, the lawyers and the politicians. No shit. In Fort Lauderdale, they had nothing, and all of a sudden the drug wars brought night scopes and cigarette boats and fancy cars and new offices. Yes. And new courthouses, and new jails and Yep. I don’t have an answer. Yeah. The problem is, [00:33:00] you know what I’m gonna say, America, Mexico doesn’t have a drug problem. Columbia doesn’t have a drug problem. No. America has a drug problem. Those are just way stations to get the product in. In the cover of my book, it says, you don’t sell drugs, you supply them like ammunition in a war. It’s a, people, we, how do we fix this? How do we get the American people? Oh, by the way, here’s a perfect example. Marijuana is legal in a majority of states. You don’t see anybody smuggling marijuana in, I actually heard two stories of people that are smuggling marijuana out of the country. I’ve heard that. I’ve heard that. Yeah. They’re growing so much marijuana in America that it’s worth shipping to other places, either legally or illegally. Yeah. And, and, and you know, the biggest problem is like, what they’ll do is they’ll set up dispensaries, with the green marijuana leaf on it, like it’s some health [00:34:00] dispensary. But they, they just won’t it’ll be off the books. It just won’t have the licensing and all that. And, you know, you run that for a while and then maybe you get caught, maybe you don’t. And so it’s, you know, it’s, well, the other thing is with that dispensary license. It’s highly regulated, but you can get a lot of stuff in the gray. So there’s three markets now. There’s the white market, which is the legal Yeah. Business that, you know, you can buy stocks in the companies and whatnot. Yeah. There’s the black market, which is the guy on the street that Kenny Bear used to be. And then there’s the gray market where people are taking black market product and funneling it through the white markets without intact, you know, the taxes and the licensing and the, the, uh, testing for, you know, you have to test marijuana for pesticides. Metals, yeah. And, and the oils and the derivatives. You know, there’s oil and there’s all these derivatives. They have to be tested. Well, you could slide it through the gray market into the white market. So I know it’s a addiction, you know, whether it’s gambling or sex or Right. Or [00:35:00] there’s always gonna be people who are gonna take advantage and make money off of addiction. The mafia, you know, they refined it during the prohibition. All these people that drink, you know, and a lot, admittedly, a lot of ’em are social drinkers, but awful lot of ’em work. They had to have it. And so, you know, then gambling addiction. And that’s, uh, well here’s what I say. If it wasn’t for Prohibition Vegas, the mob never would’ve had the power and the money to build Vegas. No, they wouldn’t have anything. So when you outlaw something that people want, you’re creating a, a business. If, if somebody, somebody said the other day, if you made all the drugs legal in America, would that put out, put the drug cartels in Mexico and Columbia and out of business? Yeah, maybe. How about this statistic? About 20 to 30,000 people a year die from cocaine overdose. Most have a medical condition. Unknown unbe, besides, they’re not ODing on cocaine. Yeah. Alright. 300,000 people a year die from obesity. Yeah. And [00:36:00] another, almost four, I think 700, I don’t know, I might be about to say a half a million die from alcohol and tobacco. Mm-hmm. I could be low on that figure. So you’re, you probably are low. Yeah. I could be way more than that. But on my point is we’re regulating alcohol, tobacco, and certainly don’t care how much food you eat, and why don’t we have a medical system that takes care of these people. I don’t know that the answer if I did, but I’m just saying it, making this stuff more valuable and making bigger crime syndicates doesn’t make sense. Yeah. See a addiction is such a psychological, spiritual. Physical maldy that people can’t really separate the three and they don’t, people that, that aren’t involved and then getting some kind of recovery, they can’t understand why somebody would go back and do it again after they maybe were clean for a while. You know, that’s a big common problem with putting money into the treatment center [00:37:00] business. Yep. Because people do go to treatment two and three times and, and maybe they never get, some people never, they’ll chase it to death. No, and I can’t explain it. And you know, I, I’ll tell you what, I have my own little podcast. It’s called One Step Over the Line. Mm-hmm. And I released a show last night about a friend of mine, his name is Ron Black. You can watch it or any of your listeners can watch it, and Ron was, went down to the depths of addiction, but he did it a long time ago when they really spent a lot of time and energy to get, you know, they really put him through his system. 18 months, Ron got out clean and he came from a good family. He was raised right. He didn’t, you know, he had some trauma in his life. He had some severe trauma as a child, but he built one of the largest addiction. He has a company that he’s, he ran drug counseling services. He’s been in the space 20 or 30 years, giving back. He has a company that trains counselors to be addiction specialists. He has classes for addiction counseling. He become certified [00:38:00] members. He’s run drug rehabs. He donates to the, you know, you gotta wa if you get a chance to go to my podcast, one step over the line and, and watch this episode we did last night. Probably not the most exciting, you know, like my stories. Yeah. But Ronnie really did go through the entire addiction process from losing everything. Yeah. And pulling himself out. But he was also had a lot of family. You know, he had the right steps. A lot of these kids I was in jail with. Black and brown, inter or inner city youth, whatever, you know, their national, you know, race or nationality, they don’t have a chance. Yeah. They’re in jail with their fathers, their cousins, their brothers. Mm-hmm. The law, the war on drugs, and the laws on drugs specifically affect them. And are they, I remember thinking, is this kid safer in this jail with a cement roof over his head? A, a hot three hot meals and a bed than being back on the [00:39:00] streets? Yeah. He was, I mean. Need to, I used to do a program working with, uh, relatives of addicts. And so this mother was really worried about her son gonna go to jail next time he went to court. And he, she had told me enough about him by then. I said, you know, ma’am, I just wanna tell you something he’s safer doing about a year or so in jail than he is doing a year or so on the streets. Yeah. And she said, she just looked at me and she said, you know, you’re right. You’re right. So she quit worried about and trying to get money and trying to help him out because she was just, she was killing him, getting him out and putting him back on the streets. This kid was gonna die one way or the other, either shot or overdosed or whatever. But I’ll tell you another story. My best friend growing up in New Orleans was Frankie Monteleone. They owned the Monte Hotel. They own the family was worth, the ho half a billion dollars at the time, maybe. And Frankie was a, a diabetic. And he was a, a junk. He was a a because of the diabetic needles. [00:40:00] He kind of became a cocaine junkie, you know, shooting up coke. You know, I guess the needle that kept him alive was, you know, I, you know, again the addict mentality. Right, right. You can’t explain it. So he got, so he got busted trying to sell a couple grams. They made it into a bigger case by mentioning more product conspiracy. His father said, got a, the, the father made a deal to give him a year and a half in club Fed. Yeah. He could, you know, get a tan, practice his tennis, learn chess come out and be the heir to one of the richest families in the world, all right. He got a year and a half. Frankie did 10 years in prison. ’cause every time he got out, he got violated. Oh yeah. I remember going to his federal probation officer to get my bicycle. He was riding when he got violated. Mm-hmm. And I said, I said, sir, he was in a big building in Fort Lauderdale or you know, courthouse office building above the courthouse. I go, there’s so many cops, lawyers, [00:41:00] judges, that are doing blow on a Saturday night that are smoking pot, that are drinking more than they should all around us. You’ve got a kid that comes from one of the wealthiest families in America that’s never gonna hurt another citizen. He’s just, he’s an addict, not a criminal. He needs a doctor, not a jail. And you know what the guy said to me? He goes but those people aren’t on probation. I, I know. He did. 10 years in and out of prison. Finally got out, finally got off of paper, didn’t stop doing drugs. Ended up dying in a dentist chair of an overdose. Yeah. So you, you never fixed them, you just imprisoned somebody that would’ve never heard another American. Yeah, but we spent, it cost us a lot of money. You know, I, I, I dunno what the answer is. The war on drugs is, we spent over, we spent 80, let’s say since 1973. The, the DEA got started in 73, let’s say. Since that time we’ve, what’s that? 70 something years? Yeah. We’ve done [00:42:00] no, uh, 50, 60. Yeah. 50 something. Yeah. Been 50. We spent a trillion dollars. We spent a trillion dollars. The longest and most expensive war in American history is against its own people. Yeah. Trying to save ’em. I know it’s cra it’s crazy. Yeah, I know. And it, over the years, it just took on this life of its own. Yeah. And believe me, there was a, there’s a whole lot of young guys like you only, didn’t go down the drug path, but you like that action and you like getting those cool cars and doing that cool stuff and, and there’s TV shows about it as part of the culture. And so you’re like, you got this part of this big action thing that’s going on that I, you know, it ain’t right. I, I bigger than all of us. I don’t know. I know. All I like to say I had long hair and some New Orleans old man said to me when I was a kid, he goes, you know why you got that long hair boy? And this is 1969. Yeah, 70. I go, why is that [00:43:00] sir? He goes, ’cause the girls like it. The girls didn’t like it. You wouldn’t have it. I thought about it. I’m trying to be a hippie. I was all this, you know, rebel. I thought about it. I go, boy, he’s probably right. Comes down to sex. Especially a young boy. Well, I mean, I’m 15 years old. I may not even how you look. Yeah. I’m not, listen, at 15, I probably was only getting a second base on a whim, you know? Yeah. But, but they paid attention to you. Yeah. Back in those days you, you know, second base was a lot. Yeah. Really. I remember. Sure. Not as, not as advanced as they are today. I don’t think so. But anyway, that’s my story. Um, all right, Ken b this has been fun. It’s been great. I I really had a lot of fun talking to you. And the book is 1, 1, 1 took over the line. No one, no, no. That’s a Friday slip. One step over that. But that was what I came up with the name. I, I believe you, I heard that song. Yeah. I go, I know, I’m, I’ve just taken one step over the line. So that’s where the book actually one step over the line confessions of a marijuana mercenary. [00:44:00] And I’ll tell you, if your listeners go to my website, one step over the line.com, go to the tile that says MP three or the tile that says digital on that website. Put in the code one, the number one step, and then the number 100. So one step 100, they can get a free, they can download a free copy. Yeah, I got you. Okay. Okay. I appreciate it. That’d be good. Yeah, they’ll enjoy it. Yeah. And on the website there’s pictures of the boats, the planes. Yeah. The runways the weed the, all the pictures are there, family pictures, whatever. Well, you had a, uh, a magical, quite a life, the kinda life that they, people make movies about and everybody watches them and says, oh, wow, that’s really cool. But they didn’t have to do it. They didn’t have to pay that price. No. Most of the people think, the funny thing is a lot of people think I’m, I’m, I’m lying or I’m exaggerating. Yeah. I’m 68 years old. Yeah. There’s no reason for me to lie. And you know, the DEA is, I’m telling that. I’m just telling it the way it [00:45:00] happened. I have no reason to tell Phish stories at this point in my life. No, I believe it. No, no, no. It’s all true. All I’ve been, I’ve been around to a little bit. I, I could just talk to you and know that you’re telling the truth here I am. So, it’s, it’s a great story and Ken, I really appreciate you coming on the show. Thank you for having me. It’s been a very much a, it is been a real pleasure. It’s, it’s nice to talk to someone that knows both sides of the coin. Okay. Take care. Uh, thanks again. Thank you, sir. Thank you very much. Appreciate it.

I det här avsnittet av NHL-podden blir det bland annat fokus på Floridas och Winnipegs kräftgång den här säsongen, vilken klubb stjärntränaren Pete DeBoer kan tänkas ta över härnäst – och Jesper Wallstedts fortsatta dundersuccé i Minnesota. Dessutom delar firma Bjurman/Ekeliw ut NHL Awards igen, nu när två månader av NHL-säsongen passerat, och tar ut den finska OS-truppen till Milano 2026!

Heute vor 80 Jahren verschwand Flug 19, eine aus fünf Torpedobombern der US Navy bestehende Trainingseinheit, spurlos vor der Ostküste Floridas. Der Fall löste Spekulationen über mysteriöse Ereignisse im Bermuda-Dreieck aus, einem Seegebiet, das nördlich der Karibik zwischen Süd-Florida, Puerto Rico und Bermuda liegt.

Flera älskade röster lämnade oss 2025. Angie Stone och Gwen McCrae hade båda långa karriärer där de trotsade branschen som ville definiera deras musik som fylldes av lust, själ och integritet. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. P3 Soul har genom åren publicerat flera program med Angie Stone. Här kan du åter lyssna på ett avsnitt från början av 2008 som släpptes i samband med hennes fjärde soloalbum ”The art of love and war”. Sångerskans specialitet var att omforma gammal soul. Melodier, stämning och text. Hon drog sig inte för att referera till välkända stycken, och låta det hela slingra sig genom de nya kompositionerna. Här talar Angie Stone om sitt klassiska soulbygge, karriärvedermödorna, sjukdomen och relationen till D'Angelo.Gwen McCrae ger oss en av populärmusikens sällan berättade historier. Floridasångerskan hade själv glömt bort låtarna som väckte nytt liv i hennes karriär via sampling och rare groovedyrkan. Det är berättelsen om en funky feministisk predikant, Miamisoul och diverse märkliga låtöden (från 2014).

Republikaner och demokrater gör gemensam sak för att tvinga fram de så kallade Epsteinfilerna. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Det verkar bara finnas en fråga som får Donald Trump och Maaga-rörelsen ur balans: de så kallade Epsteinfilerna. Häromdagen släpptes ytterligare 33000 sidor ur utredningen mot den dömda och numera döda sexförbrytaren Jeffrey Epstein, men besvikelsen var monumental. Hör om splittringen som bara blir djupare inom republikanerna, när partimedlemmar gör gemensam sak med demokrater för att lägga pappren på bordet.Vi tar oss också an Floridas planer på att sluta kräva vaccin för barn, och så välkomnar vi vår nya korrespondent Simon Isaksson som är i färd med att packa upp flyttlådorna hemma i Austin. Varför är Texas helt rätt stat att hålla koll på just nu?Medverkande: Simon Isaksson och Ginna Lindberg, USA-korrespondenter. Programledare: Sara Stenholm.

5. September in 2 Minuten – heute gesprochen von Erik Rusch.

Program notes, a raw oyster story, an ICU nurses daughter was shot by the devil, Ernesto shared his thoughts about a local tragedy, a call for healing, The Bears Den, UMD football, Cory/Kevin Key/Brads joke stalled, Floridas decoy rabbits, closing thoughts, and we played Taps...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes I forget how good my friends are and then I listen to their mixtapes. 3 mixes into this one and I remember why this weeks guest stays booked. The Dark one! She's one of my favorite humans, one of my favorite DJ's, she's got a dog that's probably more famous than her and she's the genius behind one of Floridas best DNB nights, Renegade Sound. Representing Florida DNB, please welcome back DARCIIDARKA. Tracklist and upcoming shows below. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas Dates: -08/30-Bass Sanctuary @ Rip Tidez Kava// Boynton Beach, Fl -09/13-All Your Bass @ Tenth Level Tavern// Oakland Park, Fl   -09/18-Konkrete Jungle @ One 11// Boca Raton, Fl  -10/04-The 4th Annual Gainesville Art Circus @ Heartwood Sound Stage // Gainesville, Fl   Tracklist:   1. Fossil- Data 3   2. Luca- Cause4Concern (HLZ Remix)   3. Switch- Invadhertz   4. Change- Sweetpea   5. Sparse Step- Break   6. Stealth Mode- Juiceman   7. Barracuda- Dubruvas   8. Retina Scan- Sub Mission   9. Illusive- TweaKz   10. Monochrome-Dysfunction   11. Magnitude- Nausika   12. Budwah-Dunk (Reflektor/ Abstract Sonance Remix)   13. Texture- Conrad Subs   14. Thug Cooper- Submarine   15. The Samurai- Hoax/ Purple Velvet Curtains   16. Back Burner- Wagz   17. J.O.A.T.- Skuff   18. Blue Eyes VIP- Skeptical/ Villem   19. Sectioned- Kryptiv   20. Cold Open- Wingz   21. Snark- L0G1N   22. When I Feel- Thread   23. Can't Resist- QZB/ Blocksberg   24. They- Tweakz   25. Bad Juju- R3IDY   26. Flutter- Quadrant/Iris/ Velourian   27. Levitate- Molecular   28. Never Loved- Zero T/ Phase   29. Forward Rotation- Objectiv   30. Gang War- Creatures/ Thread

Wer hat den perfekten Plan, nen Schraubendreher, und ausreichend Perücken, um die Luxusvillen halb Floridas leerzuräumen? Naja, Judy Amar kanns ja eigentlich nicht sein, die ist ja ne Frau... Und dann würden die Detectives schließlich richtig am Rad drehen... Viel Spaß!

In this episode, Matt dives deep into the current state of the housing market, focusing on Florida as a case study. He challenges the prevailing narrative of an impending housing crash, arguing that the real crisis is not in home prices, but in public confidence and sentiment—engineered and amplified by social media and YouTube creators. Matt explains how fear-based content is shaping economic behavior, keeping regular people from buying homes while benefiting institutions, builders, and politicians. BUT BEFORE THAT, learn more about Musk's boring real estate hack (40x ROI), and hear what China is doing right now! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hvordan stopper man en afstemning om offentliggørelse af Epstein-dokumenterne? Man smider politikerne i Repræsentanternes Hus på tidlig sommerferie. Men selv ikke dét er nok til at lægge låg på balladen om Donald Trump og de famøse "Epstein-files". Stjerner og striber fortæller, hvorfor sagen ikke ville dø sammen med Epstein selv. Vi skal også en tur til Alligator Alcatraz, et råt detentionscenter i Floridas sump og et symbol på Trumps kamp mod kriminelle illegale indvandrere. Stjerner og striber tager også en status på forhandlingerne mellem USA og EU om en toldaftale - hvem mestrer bedst 'the art of deal'? Deltagere: Udlandskorrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, USA-journalist Lasse Engelbrecht og EU-korrespondent Ole Ryborg. Tilrettelæggelse: Jonas Sindberg Østergaard.

Hvordan stopper man en afstemning om offentliggørelse af Epstein-dokumenterne? Man smider politikerne i Repræsentanternes Hus på tidlig sommerferie. Men selv ikke dét er nok til at lægge låg på balladen om Donald Trump og de famøse "Epstein-files". Stjerner og striber fortæller, hvorfor sagen ikke ville dø sammen med Epstein selv. Vi skal også en tur til Alligator Alcatraz, et råt detentionscenter i Floridas sump og et symbol på Trumps kamp mod kriminelle illegale indvandrere. Stjerner og striber tager også en status på forhandlingerne mellem USA og EU om en toldaftale - hvem mestrer bedst 'the art of deal'? Deltagere: Udlandskorrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, USA-journalist Lasse Engelbrecht og EU-korrespondent Ole Ryborg. Tilrettelæggelse: Jonas Sindberg Østergaard.

Crônicas da Cidade - 07/07

Tief in den Everglades von Florida hat am 1. Juli, die neueste US-Abschiebeeinrichtung für illegale Einwanderer ihren Betrieb aufgenommen – acht Tage nach offiziellem Baubeginn. Umringt von Alligatoren und giftigen Schlangen sollen illegale Migranten von hier ihren Abschiebeflug antreten.

Wo ist Richard? Am französischen Mont Ventoux. Richard David Precht bereist gerade eine der wenigen Stellen Europas, an der man alle vier europäischen Geierarten beobachten kann. So beginnt diese sommerliche 200 Folge, in der Markus Lanz und Richard David Precht sich die eine Frage stellen: Wer sind wir und wieviel sind wir? Warum gibt es unser „Ich“ gleich achtmal, zumindest in unserem Gehirn? Wir leben in einer Welt des „Als-Ob“, resümiert Precht, dabei ist es ausgesprochen unwahrscheinlich, dass die Welt je wieder so sein wird, wie sie uns lange erschien. Markus Lanz nennt dazu einige Symptome, wie Trumps Gefängnisbau in den Sümpfen Floridas, die obszön-reichen Hochzeit des Jeff Bezos oder die aktuelle Klimaveränderung, die von der Gesellschaft und der Politik mit erstaunlichem Fatalismus hingenommen wird.

Naples an der Golfküste Floridas ist wahrlich ein Paradies. Die Region mit 48 Kilometer feinsten, weißen Sandstränden besticht zudem durch eine vielfältige Tier- und Pflanzenwelt. Neben Alligatoren – Floridas Wappentier – leben hier Delfine, Seekühe, aber auch Schwarzbären und unzählige Vogelarten, verrät Annette Eckhardt im Gespräch mit Meine-Reise-Moderator Florian Hölzen. Neben der traumhaften Naturkulisse lässt Naples aber auch für Kultur- und Kulinarikliebhaber keine Wünsche offen mit vielen Kunstgalerien und der Naples-Philharmonie sowie einer ausgeprägten Gastroszene. Früh aufstehen lohnt sich, so Eckhardt. Denn ihr perfekter Tag startet mit einem Strandspaziergang, bei dem morgens die schönsten Muscheln zu finden sind. Nach einem Frühstück mit Kaffee und Avocado-Toast bei der 5th Avenue Coffee Company steht eine E-Bike-Tour auf dem Programm. Auch Shopping steht auf der To-do-Liste: ganz fein und schick auf der 5th Avenue oder aber gut und günstigin der Miromar Outlet Mall nördlich von Naples. Übrigens: Die Florida-Kennerin und der Moderator haben denselben Lieblingsstrand. Welcher das ist? Einfach in den aktuellen Podcast reinhören! Meine Reise USA – alle zwei Wochen neu!

In this episode, we dive deep into the unfolding political and policy shifts shaping America under Donald Trump's second term. From Hollywood to Ukraine, no corner of the countryor the globeis untouched. We break down Trumps proposed 100% tariff on foreign films and Governor Newsoms counter with a massive domestic subsidy plan, explore the chaos behind a surprise halt to weapons shipments to Ukraine, and assess the legal and diplomatic fallout from these abrupt decisions. We also cover Floridas potential ban on water fluoridation, a controversial bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico, and Trumps sudden support for tax hikes on the ultra-wealthy to fund middle-class relief. Tensions rise on immigration and education policy with ICE detentions sparking protests, and FEMA leadership ousted after defying Trumps vision. Meanwhile, major legal challenges mountfrom a criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James to seventeen states suing the administration over blocked EV charger funds. We also unpack a massive $30 billion plan to overhaul air traffic control, a new UK trade deal, and sweeping changes to AI chip export rules. On the global stage, Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American pope, while misinformation swirls online about his political leanings. From economic policy to foreign aid, environmental rollbacks to civil liberties, this episode unpacks the headlines and their deeper implications in a rapidly evolving political landscape.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

A look back at Floridas win in the National Championship game vs Houston in San Antonio

Sie rettet die Everglades im Süden Floridas: Die US-Journalistin Marjory Stoneman Douglas ist als Umweltaktivistin ihrer Zeit weit voraus. Doch sie hat mächtige Gegner. Von Andrea Klasen.

Den amerikanske rapper Doechii er på rekordtid blevet katapulteret fra Floridas sumpområder og direkte ind på Grammy-scenen, hitlisterne og vores alles bævrende læber. For få år siden var hun en fattig soveværelsesproducer med en meget aktiv og åbenhjertig online-tilstedeværelse. Nu har hun - som kun den tredje kvinden i historien - modtaget en Grammy i rapkategorien for sit mixtape ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’. I dette afsnit af Poptillægget taler vi om Doechii i med- og modvind, hendes skriftestolslignende tekster og om den modesans, der netop er blevet badet i paparazziblitz ved modeugen i Paris. PANEL Kristian Karl, musikjournalist. Anbefaling: Lyt til albummet ‘Music’ af Playboi Carti. Yaqub Abdirahman, dj og model. Anbefaling: Lyt til sangen ‘Anxiety’ af Doechii. Fie Neergaard, musikformidler. Anbefaling: Lyt til albummet ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ af Ethal Cain. Vært: Lucia Odoom. Anbefaling: Lyt til albummet ‘Badminton’ af Aske Bentzon. REDAKTION Lucia Odoom og Jonas Bach-Madsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auswertung des Umweltbundesamtes bestätigt Verbesserung der Luftqualität in Deutschland, Gewinneinbruch bei Mercedes durch schwachen E-Auto-Verkauf und schlecht laufende Geschäfte in China, US-Sondergesandter Kellogg trifft sich mit ukrainischem Präsidenten Selenskyj, NATO-Manöver im Südosten Europas, Terrororganisation Hamas übergibt Israel vier tote Geiseln, Tausende Tote im Ost-Kongo durch Kämpfe der kongolesischen Armee gegen die Rebellengruppe M23, BGH weist Urheberrechts-Klage von Sandalenhersteller Birkenstock ab, Spaniens Ex-Fußballverbandspräsident Rubiales muss Geldstrafe wegen sexuellem Übergriff zahlen, Ehemaliges Passagierschiff "SS United States" wird vor der Küste Floridas als künstliches Riff versenkt, Das Wetter

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Donald Trump er i fuld gang med at sammensætte sin regering med loyale MAGA-folk og flere valg har allerede sendt chokbølger gennem Washington D.C., hvor både demokrater og republikanere har svært ved at finde grimasser, der passer, fx til Trumps valg af Matt Gaetz som ny justitsminister. Vi gennemgår de vigtigste - og vildeste - udnævnelser og giver et bud på, hvad det siger om Trumps kommende regering. Samtidig ser retssagerne mod den kommende præsident ud til at forsvinde som dug for Floridas morgensol, og Trump kan meget vel slippe for straf og nye domme. Deltagere: International korrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, USA-journalist Lasse Engelbrecht, vært og tidligere USA-korrespondent Lillian Gjerulf Kretz, USA-korrespondent Philip Khokhar og retskorrespondent Trine Maria Ilsøe. Tilrettelæggelse: Lasse Berg Sørensen.

Donald Trump er i fuld gang med at sammensætte sin regering med loyale MAGA-folk og flere valg har allerede sendt chokbølger gennem Washington D.C., hvor både demokrater og republikanere har svært ved at finde grimasser, der passer, fx til Trumps valg af Matt Gaetz som ny justitsminister. Vi gennemgår de vigtigste - og vildeste - udnævnelser og giver et bud på, hvad det siger om Trumps kommende regering. Samtidig ser retssagerne mod den kommende præsident ud til at forsvinde som dug for Floridas morgensol, og Trump kan meget vel slippe for straf og nye domme. Deltagere: International korrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, USA-journalist Lasse Engelbrecht, vært og tidligere USA-korrespondent Lillian Gjerulf Kretz, USA-korrespondent Philip Khokhar og retskorrespondent Trine Maria Ilsøe. Tilrettelæggelse: Lasse Berg Sørensen.

Aktualitātes pasaulē komentē Ģeopolitikas pētījumu centra direktors Māris Andžāns un Latvijas Nacionālās Aizsardzības akadēmijas pasniedzējs Jānis Kapustāns. Sazināmies ar Hamburgā dzīvojoša latvieti Alīnu Āboliņu- Lindermani. Vācu „luksofors” pagalam! 6. novembra vakarā, pasaulei atgūstoties no Savienoto Valstu prezidenta vēlēšanu stresa, savu eksistenci beidza līdzšinējā Vācijas vēsturē vienīgā t.s. „luksofora koalīcija” – sociāldemokrātu, zaļo un brīvo demokrātu alianse. Pēc sarunas ar Brīvo demokrātu partijas līderi un līdzšinējo finanšu ministru Kristiānu Lindneru kanclers Olafs Šolcs paziņoja, ka lūgs valsts prezidentu Franku Valteru Šteinmeieru atbrīvot Lindneru no amata. Tas arī notika nākamajā dienā, kam sekoja atlaistā ministra partijas biedru – tieslietu ministra Marko Bušmaņa un izglītības un pētniecības ministres Betīnas Štarkas-Vacingeres – demisijas pieteikumi. Vēl viens brīvo demokrātu kabineta loceklis – digitālo lietu un satiksmes ministrs Folkers Visings – paziņoja, ka paliek amatā, izstājoties no partijas. Kanclers uzticējis Visingam arī atbrīvojušos tieslietu ministra portfeli, izglītības un pētniecības ministra amatu savienošanas kārtā uzņēmies pārtikas un lauksaimniecības ministrs, zaļo pārstāvis Džems Ozdemirs. Finanšu ministra portfelis ticis kanclera partijas biedram un līdzšinējam viņa biroja valsts sekretāram Jērgam Kukīsam. Līdz ar to Šolca kabinets ir kļuvis par divu partiju mazākuma valdību. Par šādas attīstības iespēju runāja jau labu laiku, bet jo sevišķi intensīvi kopš Saksijas un Tīringenes landtāgu vēlēšanām septembra sākumā, kurās visām valdošās koalīcijas partijām bija graujoši vāji rezultāti. Brīvajiem demokrātiem klājās vissliktāk, kas, jādomā, ir rezultāts šīs izteikti liberālās partijas darbībai vienā valdībā ar krietni kreisākajiem sociāldemokrātiem un zaļajiem. 1. novembrī Kristiāns Lindners publiskoja astoņpadsmit lappušu memorandu ar saviem finanšu politikas uzstādījumiem, kuru būtība ir nodokļu un, attiecīgi, valdības tēriņu mazināšana, kurpretim valdības kopējais kurss orientēts uz budžeta deficīta palielināšanu, tā iegūstot līdzekļus zaļās ekonomikas izaugsmei un citām vajadzībām. Lindnera solis, partneru nodēvēts par provokāciju, arī bija pēdējā nagla „luksofora koalīcijas” zārkā. Faktiski vienīgā domājamā attīstība šādā situācijā ir Bundestāga balsojums, izsakot kancleram neuzticību, kam sekos ārkārtas vēlēšanu izsludināšana. Vakar mediji izplatīja ziņu, ka lielākās Vācijas partijas jau vienojušās par ārkārtas vēlēšanu datumu 2025. gada 23. februārī. Spriežot pēc reitingiem, ja vēlēšanas notiktu šodien, tad tajās vislabākie panākumi būtu lielākajam opozīcijas spēkam – kristīgajiem demokrātiem, savukārt ar pieticīgāku rezultātu sekotu galēji labējā „Alternatīva Vācijai”, sociāldemokrāti un zaļie. Vēl Bundestāgā iekļūtu kreisi populistiskā Zāras Vāgenknehtas savienība, savukārt brīvie demokrāti un radikālie „Kreisie”, ļoti iespējams, paliktu ārpusparlamenta opozīcijā. Maralago „klusie telefoni” Nedēļā, kas pagājusi kopš Savienoto Valstu prezidenta vēlēšanām, pasaule uzmanīgi lasījusi soctīklu ierakstus un ausījusies pēc telefona zvaniem, tverot signālus, kas varētu ļaut nojaust nākamā Baltā nama saimnieka ārpolitikas kursu. Pēcvēlēšanu dienā Kremļa runasvīrs Peskovs paziņoja, ka Vladimirs Putins nedomājot apsveikt ar ievēlēšanu Krievijai naidīgas valsts līderi. Tomēr jau nākamajā dienā, 7. novembrī, tiekoties ar ārpolitikas ekspertiem t.s. Valdaja diskusiju kluba konferencē Melnās jūras kūrortā Sočos, agresorvalsts vadonis izteica Trampam komplimentu par vīrišķīgu uzvedību, atentātā gūstot vieglu ievainojumu, un, it kā starp citu, arī apsveica. Svētdien, 10. novembrī, laikrakstā „The Washington Post” parādījās raksts ar apgalvojumu, ka tai pašā 7. novembrī Tramps un Putins sazvanījušies un runājuši par Ukrainas kara problemātiku. Īstu skaidrību par to, vai jau sākta solītā miera panākšana triecientempos, laikraksta anonīmais avots gan nevieš, no sarunas satura atklājot vien to, ka jaunievēlētais prezidents ieteicis savam daudzreiz pārvēlētajam sarunbiedram pārāk neaizrauties ar agresijas eskalāciju. Kremlis Peskova personā sarunas faktu noliedzis, un to nav apstiprinājis arī neviens no republikāņu līdera komandas. Galu galā tiek minēts, ka no Savienoto Valstu likumu viedokļa šāda pašdarbība starpvalstu attiecībās amatu vēl oficiāli neieņēmušai personai varot sagādāt kārtējo kriminālapsūdzību. Toties jau oficiāli tiek atzīta Donalda Trampa telefonsaruna ar Volodimiru Zelenski, kas esot bijusi visumā laipnā tonī ieturēta. Kādā brīdī dialogam kā trešais pievienojies arī multimiljardieris Īlons Masks, kurš šobrīd pastāvīgi uzturoties Trampu ģimenes rezidencē Marelago Floridā, kur notiekot jaunās administrācijas konstruēšana. Pašam Maskam pārī ar vēl vienu spilgtu politisko biznesmeni Viveku Ramasvami tikšot uzticēta jaunveidojamas valsts struktūras – Valdības efektivitātes departamenta – vadība ar uzdevumu nojaukt traucējošo birokrātiju, likvidēt nevajadzīgus regulējumus, apcirpt pārmērīgos tēriņus un pārstrukturēt valsts aģentūras.  Nav apstiprinājusies agrāk izskanējusī informācija, ka ārlietu resoru nākamajā administrācijā atkal varētu vadīt Ukrainai simpatizējošais Maiks Pompeo; tāpat Trampa komandā nav atradusies vieta agrākajai Savienoto Valstu pārstāvei ANO Nikijai Heilijai. Valsts sekretāra portfeli Tramps nolēmis piešķirt senatoram no  Floridas Marko Rubio, kuram līdz šim bijusi globāli aktīvas, pat agresīvas amerikāņu ārpolitikas aizstāvja reputācija, tomēr viņš bija starp tiem senatoriem, kuri bloķēja palīdzības piešķiršanu Ukrainai. Ietekmīgais nacionālās drošības padomnieka amats, domājams, tiks armijas un nacionālās gvardes veterānam, Floridas kongresmenim Maiklam Volcam, kurš pazīstams ar savu Ķīnai nedraudzīgo viedokli. Krievijas un Ukrainas sakarā viņš paudis, ka šim karam būtu jābeidzas diplomātiska risinājuma ceļā, taču atzīmējis arī, ka Savienotās Valstis varot visai ātri dabūt Putinu pie sarunu galda, panākot naftas produktu strauju palētināšanos. Tuvie Austrumi – būs labāk vai tikai citādāk? Kā atzīmējuši daudzi pasaules mediji, Izraēlas premjerministrs Benjamins Netnjahu bija viens no pirmajiem, kurš soctīklu ierakstā sveica Donaldu Trampu ar otrreizējo ievēlēšanu prezidenta amatā. Ne mazāk bija to, kuri pieminēja iepriekšējās vēlēšanas, pēc kurām Izraēlas līderis esot, Trampaprāt, pārāk steidzīgi apsveicis ar ievēlēšanu Džo Baidenu. Egocentriskais Donalds esot to ņēmis ļaunā, kas tagad varot atsaukties uz starpvalstu attiecībām. Tomēr Izraēlas bažas šai sakarā varētu kliedēt jau pieteiktais nākamais Savienoto Valstu vēstnieks Izraēlā – tai nepārprotami simpatizējošais bijušais Arkanzasas gubernators Maiks Hakebijs. Iespējams, Trampa ievēlēšana radījusi fonu arī Kataras lēmumam pārtraukt savu starpniecību Izraēlas un „Hamās” sarunās, kas risinājās tās galvaspilsētā Dohā, un pieprasīt „Hamās” biroja slēgšanu, kas tur darbojās kopš 2012. gada. Izraēlai par Trampa pirmās prezidentūras periodu būtu grēks sūdzēties: lai atceramies kaut vai tikai amerikāņu vēstniecības pārcelšanu uz Jeruzalemi, Izraēlas suverenitātes atzīšanu pār Golānas augstienēm un līdzdalību t.s. Ābrama vienošanos panākšanā, kas pēc desmitgadēm normalizēja Izraēlas attiecības ar Apvienotajiem Arābu emirātiem, Bahreinu, Maroku un Sudānu. Tomēr, kā pieļauj laikraksta „The Washington Post” citētais Kalifornijas universitātes Izraēlas studiju profesors Dovs Vaksmans, no Trampa administrācijas varot sagaidīt arī aktīvāku atbalsta samazināšanu, ar kuru Baidens Izraēlu līdz šim tikai biedējis. Pēdējais brīdinājums tika izteikts pirms mēneša, prasot uzlabot humānās palīdzības piegādi Gazas joslas civiliedzīvotājiem, bet 12. novembrī Valsts departaments nāca klajā ar paziņojumu, ka Izraēla esot veikusi dažus pasākumus vēlamajā virzienā. Tikmēr no ANO institūciju puses izskan gluži cita retorika, piesaucot „starptautiskus noziegumus” un „neizbēgamu badu”. Pirms dažām dienām publicētā ANO Cilvēktiesību biroja ziņojumā pausts, ka 70% no pēdējo sešu mēnešu laikā Gazas sektorā bojāgājušajiem esot sievietes un bērni. Tāpat ANO atzīst par ticamiem teroristiskā grupējuma Hamas vadītās Gazas Veselības ministrijas datus, kas kopējo bojāgājušo skaitu kopš kara sākuma sektorā lēš uz vairāk nekā 43 000 cilvēku. Izraēla pēdējā mēneša laikā izvērsusi intensīvāku karadarbību Gazas joslas ziemeļdaļā, norādot, ka tur pārgrupējušies un aktivizējušies „Hamās” spēki. Aktīva karadarbība turpinās arī Libānā, kur Izraēla dod triecienus grupējumam „Hezbollah”. Vakar bombardētas galvaspilsētas Beirutas dienvidu priekšpilsētas, kur atrodas „Hezbollah” vadības centri un noliktavas, kā arī vairāki ciemi Libānas kalnos, uz ziemeļaustrumiem no Beirutas. Tiek ziņots par vairākiem desmitiem bojāgājušo. „Hezbollah” atbildējusi ar raķešu un lidrobotu triecienu Izraēlas ziemeļdaļai, nogalinot divus civiliedzīvotājus. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

A serial killer who would be linked to as many 14 murders and likely more was out here hunting along the west coast of Florida throughout the early and mid 1990's. This is the case of The Hog Trail Murders, The Fort Myers 8 and the unsuspecting man who committed these insane acts of violence.

Ralf Fücks war Grünen-Senator in Bremen, Sprecher des Bundesvorstands seiner Partei, Vorstand der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung und ist seit 2017 Gründer des Thinktanks „Zentrum Liberale Moderne“. Im Gespräch mit Helene Bubrowski berichtet er von seiner Ukraine-Reise im September und erklärt, warum es mehr denn je vom Westen abhängt, ob die Ukraine noch eine Chance hat.Hurrikan Milton hat am frühen Morgen die Küste Floridas erreicht. Wir sprechen mit einer Deutschen, die sich – wie Millionen andere Einwohner Floridas – vor dem Sturm in Sicherheit gebracht hat.Die 1000-Euro-Prämie für Langzeitarbeitslose verliert auch noch die letzten Unterstützer. Aber gibt es auch gute Gründe, diese Prämie doch zu zahlen?Table.Briefings - For better informed decisions. Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/registrierung.Audio-Werbung Table.Today: jan.puhlman@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wirtschaftsminister Habeck stellt neue Konjunkturprognose vor: Wirtschaft schrumpft wohl auch 2024, Mittelstand spürt Wirtschaftsschwäche, Leipzig gedenkt an friedliche Proteste gegen DDR-Regime vor 35 Jahren, Halle erinnert an Anschlag auf Synagoge vor fünf Jahren, Showdown um Europas Zukunft zwischen Ungarns Regierungschef Orban und Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen vor dem EU-Parlament in Straßburg, Vorbereitung auf Hurrikan "Milton" an der Westküste Floridas, Nobelpreis für Chemie geht an drei Proteinforscher, Jürgen Klopp wird globaler Fußball-Chef bei Red Bull, Das Wetter

Hurrikan "Milton" nähert sich mit gefährlicher Wucht der Westküste Floridas, Herbstprognose der Bundesregierung fällt deutlich schlechter aus als erwartet, #mittendrin aus Gießen: Zweite Chance zum Ausbildungsplatz in Jugendwerkstatt, Hitzige Debatte zwischen Ungarns Ministerpräsidenten Orban und Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen im EU-Parlament, Halle gedenkt an Anschlag auf Synagoge vor fünf Jahren, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, Bisheriger Trainer geht ins Management: Jürgen Klopp wird Fußball-Chef bei Red Bull, Die Meinung, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "Jürgen Klopp wird Fußball-Chef bei Red Bull" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht vollständig auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet.

In den USA steuert der Hurrikan «Milton» auf die Küste Floridas zu. Das Hurrikan-Zentrum der USA hat «Milton» zu einem Hurrikan der höchsten Kategorie 5 hochgestuft. Die Bevölkerung soll die bedrohten Gebiete verlassen, allerdings weiss man nicht genau, wo «Milton» auf Land trifft. Weitere Themen in dieser Sendung: * In Frankreich hat die Minderheitsregierung von Premierminister Michel Barnier ihren ersten Test im Parlament bestanden. Nur zwei Wochen nach Amtsantritt sollte die Regierung gleich wieder gestürzt werden. Am Abend ist ein Misstrauensvotum im Parlament aber gescheitert. * Wegen des trüben und nassen Wetters ist der Zuckergehalt der Weintrauben im Wallis tief. Nun senkt der Kanton den vorgegebenen Zuckergehalt für AOC-Weine. Ist das legitim oder wird so Wein von minderer Qualität als Qualitätsprodukt verkauft? * Die ETH Zürich hat im weltweiten Vergleich der besten Hochschulen erneut gut abgeschnitten. Sie ist nach wie vor die beste Hochschule in Kontinental-Europa. Das zeigt die neuste Rangliste des Fachmagazins «Times Higher Education». Wie schon im letzten Jahr landet die ETH Zürich auf Platz 11. Alle besser platzierten Schulen sind in den USA und Grossbritannien.

Der Hurrikan Milton steuert in den USA auf die Küste Floridas zu. Die Bevölkerung soll die bedrohten Gebiete verlassen, es bestehe Lebensgefahr, heisst es von den Behörden. Wie so eine Evakuierungsaktion bei einem Wirbelsturm abläuft und warum einige trotz Warnungen bleiben und ihr Leben riskieren. Es gibt verschiedene Gründe, warum Menschen in Gefahrengebieten ihre Häuser nicht verlassen, auch wenn die Behörden sie dazu aufgefordert haben. Sie unterschätzen zum Beispiel die Gefahr eines Sturms, haben zu wenig Geld, um für mehrere Tage an einem anderen Ort zu wohnen und zu reisen, sie wollen ihr Haus vor Plünderungen schützen oder vertrauen ihren Nachbarn mehr als den Behörden. Das zeigen Untersuchungen und Befragungen in den USA.  Wie es zu und hergeht, ein paar Tage vor einem Hurrikan und wie so eine Evakuierung für die Menschen vor Ort genau aussieht, beschreibt Matthias Kündig in dieser Folge. Er ist ehemaliger USA-Korrespondent von Radio SRF und hat vier Jahre in Miami gelebt. ___________________ Habt Ihr Fragen oder Themen-Inputs? Schreibt uns gerne per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder sendet uns eine Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. ____________________  In dieser Episode zu hören: Matthias Kündig, ehemaliger USA-Korrespondent von Radio SRF. Matthias hat mehrere Jahre im US-Bundesstaat Florida gelebt und hat sich selbst schon auf einen Wirbelsturm vorbereitet.  ____________________ Team - Moderation: Corina Heinzmann - Produktion: Marisa Eggli - Mitarbeit: Tim Eggimann ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. «News Plus» von SRF erscheint immer von Montag bis Freitag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.

Hurrikan "Milton" nähert sich mit gefährlicher Wucht der Westküste Floridas, Herbstprognose der Bundesregierung fällt deutlich schlechter aus als erwartet, #mittendrin aus Gießen: Zweite Chance zum Ausbildungsplatz in Jugendwerkstatt, Hitzige Debatte zwischen Ungarns Ministerpräsidenten Orban und Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen im EU-Parlament, Halle gedenkt an Anschlag auf Synagoge vor fünf Jahren, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, Bisheriger Trainer geht ins Management: Jürgen Klopp wird Fußball-Chef bei Red Bull, Die Meinung, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "Jürgen Klopp wird Fußball-Chef bei Red Bull" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht vollständig auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet.

Från gatorna i Medellín till stränderna i Miami hon byggde ett av världens största knarkimperier. Nya avsnitt från P3 ID hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. När Griselda Blanco bara är en liten flicka kastas hennes hemland Colombia in i en tumultartad period av politiskt kaos och våld. Under decenniet som får namnet ”La violencia” blir döden blir en del av vardagen för miljontals colombianer.Griselda, som växer upp på gatorna i de laglösa delarna av Medellín, präglas starkt av infernot som omger henne. Familjen är fattig, mamman säljer sin kropp för pengar, och redan som barn ger sig Griselda Blanco in på brottets bana.Med hjälp av sin partner och make revolutionerar hon metoderna för att smuggla droger – först cannabis, sedan kokain – över gränsen från Colombia till USA.De tar över marknaden i New York i början på 1970-talet och lyckas gäcka den nybildade myndigheten DEA, vars uppgift är att krossa den växande knarkhandeln.Men klättringen till toppen är inte riskfri. När kokainet blir big business ökar girigheten, rivaliteten – och mordlusten. Kampen om territorierna urartar till ett fullskaligt krig när Miami blir den nya knarkmetropolen i USA på 80-talet. Kropparna staplas på hög när Floridas soliga stränder blir nya vilda västern. De som sätter staden i skräck kallas för kokaincowboys – och den som drar i deras strängar är Griselda Blanco.I avsnittet medverkar den amerikanska historikern och författaren Elaine Carey och journalisten och författaren Magnus Linton.Programledare och producent: Vendela LundbergAvsnittsmakare: Patrick StaneliusTekniker: Fredrik NilssonAvsnittet producerades av Dist hösten 2024Ljudklipp är hämtade från Vlad TV, Rakontur, Sveriges Radio, CBS, Fox Nation, ITN

Welcome to Episode 15 of the SEC Football Hour with Chase Robinson and Chris Lee, an SEC football podcast that discusses the biggest storylines in the conference all year long. We'll cover the biggest/trending topics, feature fun and interesting guest interviews, and a wide range of various topics including: Auburn made a good decision starting Hank Brown Texas A&M has a QB battle with Weigman and Marcel Reed The SEC is really dominant Florida is a tough spot with what to do with Billy Napier Are Chris and Chase buying and selling on these topics? Georgia goes 10-2 South Carolina wins 6 games Billy Napier is Floridas head coach for the rest of the season 0:00 Intro 0:30 What We Learned From Week 3 4:37 BetOnline Advertisement 9:41 SEC Fantasy Football 14:00 MagicMind! Advertisement 15:53 Tyler McComas Previews Oklahoma vs. Tennessee 39:14 Likely Or Unlikely MAGIC MIND! Improve your mental performance with a discounted trial of Magic Mind! Claim your trial at https://magicmind.com/southeastern and use promo code “SOUTHEASTERN20” at checkout. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Daily Newsletter: https://se14.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/14Southeastern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southeastern14_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secsports14 ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 14 Reach out to caroline.smith@southeastern14.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 150,000 unique viewers each month!

  If you guys are in florida and want to connect with this program there info is right below.  Florida has the right idea, this is amazing. www.healthystarthhp.org Tik tok: teamdadmode 863-712-6999 Rclay@healthystarthhp.org Abulter@healthystarthhp.org Sbradford@healthystartyhhp.org   https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthystarthhp.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2rhzVSGTsFJRpMA4lrTHwQiEN60GgpdS8VtYfBohadFU3e3XefzXOAIdA_aem_vqRGXkbdVZM6b8pQT0t8LA&h=AT09nn6YGt4k79m9PT7W2yrx8wLOW9h0Ri8rVDZf82XGYp9ZXR0yxu1LpghJ48Awkb4xvDbpl2tZFSkxSb8A7PhdjZgi_DdTSXZq1W9woEEGJIMB3xObvVMQNDDt5_jA8Fv0YqXyHSs0

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Vid sidan om apokalyptisk drill är det Floridas trasiga lofi-trap som har satt hårdast avtryck i senare års hiphop. Ljudet, attityden, respektlösheten. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. De gamla rockstjärnorna hade dött eller sedan länge upphört med att vara rockstjärnor. Rappare med aptit för hedonism och revolt tog över. Men det kom en tid då det var dags att dra, och lämna mörkret i solskensstaten.

In episode 75 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Brad Meltzer, to discuss Two Roads Development's new project The Pendry. They also touch on various topics like how to become a developer, the importance of street activation, and what goes into financing a huge development project. Brad Meltzer is a Partner and President of Two Roads Development. Meltzer has led award-winning projects from inception to completion across various asset classes, including condominium, multifamily, hospitality, office, and retail. A few examples include Biscayne Beach, The One Thousand Museum Tower, the 4 Tower Paraiso Complex, the Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach, The Marquis, Westshore Marina Pointe, and Mandarin Oriental Miami. In episode 75 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Brad Meltzer, to discuss Two Roads Development's new project The Pendry. They also touch on various topics like how to become a developer, the importance of street activation, and what goes into financing a huge development project. Brad Meltzer is a Partner and President of Two Roads Development. Meltzer has led award-winning projects from inception to completion across various asset classes, including condominium, multifamily, hospitality, office, and retail. A few examples include Biscayne Beach, The One Thousand Museum Tower, the 4 Tower Paraiso Complex, the Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach, The Marquis, Westshore Marina Pointe, and Mandarin Oriental Miami. Tune into the full episodes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tampa-bay-developer-podcast/id1674908185 Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tampabaydeveloper Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tampabaydeveloper/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tampabaydeveloper 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:01 - Why is SW Florida so popular? 0:01:53 - Brad joining Two Roads Development 0:02:58 - Advice for aspiring developers 0:04:52 - Luxury Development 0:07:23 - The importance of good public schools 0:09:38 - Tampa and Miami are driving Floridas growth 0:19:25 - Street activation in Tampa 0:26:28 - The Pendry 0:34:43 - Pendry construction challenges 0:39:19 - The Edition Residences Miami 0:42:06 - What goes into financing a huge development project 0:49:15 - West River Development Project 0:50:33 - Outside developers coming to Tampa 0:56:53 - Two Roads Development 1:00:16 - Partnership and developers 1:02:47 - What can the government do to be a partner in future development 1:09:20 - Outro

Kommt mit auf ein tropisches Paradies, bestehend aus 200 Koralleninseln, die sich über 290 Kilometer entlang der Südspitze Floridas erstrecken – die Keys! Bekannt sind sie für ihr kristallklares Wasser, ihre reiche Kunst- und Kulturszene und das entspannte Flair, das von den Einheimischen auch als "Keasiness“ bezeichnet wird. Wir bekommen Einblicke in den Schutz von Meeresschildkröten und Korallenriffen, erkunden eine kleine historische Insel, die uns mehr über die Entstehung des Overseas Highways erzählt, der die Inseln miteinander verbindet, und (was wäre ein Besuch der Keys ohne ordentlich zu schlemmen?) probieren gemeinsam mit Einheimischen frisch zubereitetes Seafood, lokales Bier und weitere Köstlichkeiten wie Key Lime Pie. Hhmm...! Viel Spaß beim Eintauchen in den entspannten Keys-Vibe! Redaktion: Erik Lorenz & Miriam MenzPostproduktion: Miriam Menz WerbungDiese Folge ist in Zusammenarbeit mit und Unterstützung von Visit Florida entstanden – vielen Dank dafür! Besucht für weitere Informationen:www.floridareisen2024.comwww.fla-keys.dehttps://www.floridareisen2024.com/florida-keys-key-westhttps://www.america-unlimited.de/usa/florida/c-536-angebote-987033-14-tage-florida-keys-und-bradenton.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dags för Stanley Cup-final! Årets klimax i NHL-kalendern är här! Per Bjurman och Jonathan Ekeliw djupdyker i Floridas respektive Edmontons styrkor och svagheter – och tippar vilket lag som får lyfta bucklan i slutändan. Dessutom blir det snack om varför Dallas och Rangers inte räckte hela vägen, och vad de behöver justera till nästa säsong. Avsnittet hittar du i Sportbladet eller Aftonbladets app, eller hos PodMe. NHL-poddens specialerbjudande för Plus: kampanj.aftonbladet.se/nhl-podden

Cheloniacast sits down with Kim Titterington to discuss her career and lifelong passion for conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife. Kim is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator with over 28 years of experience of wildlife conservation and rehabilitation in both captive and field settings. Kim is also the founder and director of Swamp Girl Adventures, a nonprofit organization that provides public education about Floridas wildlife as well as helping wildlife in need since 2009. The discussions centers around Kim's experience starting her nonprofit organization as well as becoming a licensed rehabilitator in the state of Florida.   For more information about Swamp Girl Adventures, check out https://www.swampgirladventures.org   Keep up with Kim's work on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swamp_girl?igsh=NTM3cWtram1ncXBl   And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwampGirlAdventures?mibextid=LQQJ4d   Learn more about the CheloniaCast Podcast here: https://theturtleroom.org/cheloniacast/ Learn more about the CheloniaCast Podcast Fund here: https://theturtleroom.org/project/cheloniacast-podcast/ Follow the CheloniaCast Podcast on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @cheloniacast Host social media - Jason Wills - @chelonian.carter / Michael Skibsted - @michael.skibstedd / Jack Thompson - @jack_reptile_naturalist_302 / Ken Wang - @americanmamushi / Wyatt Keil - @wyatts_wildlife_photography / Paul Cuneo - @paul_turtle_conservation42 / Alex Mione - @alex.mione

I veckans huvudavsnitt fortsätter vi att prata om SD:s trollfabrik. Vi snackar efterspelet, Åkessons snurriga resonemang i ”Agenda” och hur Tidöpartiernas lama disciplinära åtgärder gör att SD:s metoder tillåts.Sedan diskuterar vi utbildningsministern Mats Persson (L) som, tydligt inspirerad av Floridas guvernör Ron DeSantis, snabbt identifierade ”wokeism” och ”cancelkultur” som de två största hoten mot svensk akademisk frihet. Nu har utredningen han själv beställde slagit fast att det inte är sant. I slutet har vi kul åt ett uppmärksammat replikskifte i den amerikanska kongressen, signerat comeback queen Jasmine Crockett. Enjoy! Stötta oss på Patreon för regelbundna bonusavsnitt + mer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Clay Jenkinson interviews political cartoonist Phil Hands about the importance of cartoons in American history. Hands is the house cartoonist for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wisconsin, syndicated for a range of newspapers around the United States. We gave much of our attention to political cartoons about Thomas Jefferson, including one that depicts him as a prairie dog vomiting money in his quest to buy the Floridas, and another that depicts Sally Hemings as Jefferson's consort. We also talked about the most cartooned political figure in American history, Theodore Roosevelt, including Clifford Berryman's famous Teddy Bear cartoon of TR, as well as the difficulty of being a political cartoonist today with the aggressions of cancel culture. 

Ep #284: Okay, this episode is totally Jesse-isms and pumping you up. From inspirational propaganda to my many voices to diatribes - if you love it when I get all Jesse and excite you, this episode is for you! I will also delve into the idea that easy decisions often lead to a challenging life, while tough choices can afford us our best future. I toss in the 'crab bucket' phenomenon, where individuals can be pulled down by their environment when attempting to change. We also contrast the temptation of immediate pleasures, like donuts and pizza, with the long-term health benefits of choosing broccoli and fish - metaphorically, because I am not against sugar, I LOVE SUGAR. Throughout the episode, I'll highlight how often people lose sight of their ultimate goals by getting caught up in the moment instead of emphasizing the importance of viewing actions as stepping stones toward a desired outcome. I'll also explore the progression from curiosity to interest, then passion, and finally purpose, underscoring the significance of understanding the deeper 'why' behind our actions. I will encourage you in this episode, that is for sure. What you choose to do from there is all up to you and your willingness to reflect on your life choices and the impacts of those choices on your future. Thank you to Chicago, Sacramento, my two Floridas, L.A., Detroit, Asheville, and the Tribe for being such a blessing in my life! Just hit play, and let's dive in with open minds and hearts—you are in the right place, at the right time—right now. ******************************************** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE, AND REVIEW my show on your preferred streaming app. Every little bit helps this show reach those who need it most. ******************************************** Please support the show (I'm a one-person band over here) Free ebooks and links for coaching and the like: https://stan.store/jessemogle Buy me a coffee to keep me going:  http://buymeacoffee.com/jessemogle Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemogle ******************************************** Website: https://www.jessemogle.com Please email me: fromsobrietytorecovery@gmail.com ******************************************** Complimentary 30-minute call with me: callcoachjesse.com Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jessemogle Instagram: https://instagram.com/fromsobrietytorecovery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemogle/ From Sobriety to Recovery Podcast: https://www.jessemogle.comfromsobrietytorecovery/ College Success Habits Podcast: https://www.jessemogle.com/collegesuccesshabitspodcast/ ********************************************  Join the From Sobriety to Recovery Tribe: https://www.jessemogle.com/thehub/ ********************************************   It is time. It has been time. To live is to shine. Step into the SUN. Stand up, step forward, raise your hand - it's your turn, head the call! EVERY DAY IS THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU WAKE UP SOBER  

We reminisce about CD's and Tape decks while catching up, then we discuss Nevada's new consumption lounge. New Orleans needs Cat cops for its Rat problem, as we discuss weed eating rats in the evidence room. Then Kamala Harris plants a political story about cannabis reform in hopes you will vote for her this coming election cycle. We rejoice for getting Abbott Elementary back, and get into Floridas history on marijuana laws. Lots of laugh in the middle we hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potsmokingmoms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potsmokingmoms/support

Yesterday, the Supreme Court started hearings regarding NetChoices case against Texas and Floridas proposed social media regulations. We don't have a decision yet of course, we probably won't see one until late spring, but there's a feeling about which way the judges are leaning. No matter what their decision is, this case will surely set an important precedent for how social media interacts with free speech.

Længe blev han set som Donald Trumps oplagte arvtager. Men i weekenden opgav Floridas guvernør Ron DeSantis at blive republikanernes næste præsidentkandidat og erklærede Trump sin støtte.Og så er der kun èn republikaner tilbage, der stadig kan udfordre Donald Trump:Nemlig den 52 årige datter af indiske immigranter Nikki Haley, som i dag i New Hampshire for alvorskal vise styrke, hvis hun vil overleve i styrkeprøven med Trump. Politikens USA-korrespondent Jacob Fuglsang er på plads i New Hampshire. Han fortæller, hvem hun egentlig er – Nikki Haley? Hvad står hun for? Og hvad der skal ske for, at hun og ikke Trump skal op imod Joe Biden til november.

Från 2020. 17-åriga Trayvon Martin skjuts ihjäl av kvartersvakten George Zimmerman i Florida den 26 februari 2012. Fallet leder till ilska och debatt om rasprofilering, vapenvåld och självförsvarslagar. Nya avsnitt från P3 Dokumentär hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. En mörk februarikväll är Trayvon Martin på väg hem från en Seven Eleven-butik med en påse Skittles och en flaska iste. Det regnar och han drar upp luvan på sin mörkgrå hoodie över huvudet. Några minuter senare är han död. Skjuten i hjärtat.Dagen efter finns en liten notis i den lokala tidningen om att en tonåring skjutits till döds i Sanford, Florida. Men efter det blir det tyst. Veckorna går.Men när historien så småningom nystas upp väcks en debatt om rasprofilering, vapenvåld och Floridas självförsvarslagar. Det blir startskottet för den nya medborgarrättsrörelsen Black lives matter. Och Trayvon Martins namn fortsätter att vara aktuellt när svarta amerikaner dödas av polis eller beväpnade civila.Medverkande:Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martins pappa.Shannon Butler, lokal journalist.Anthony Raimondo, polis.Jasmine Rand, familjen Martins advokat.Don West, George Zimmermans försvarsadvokat.Melina Abdullah, aktivist och universitetsprofessor, Black Lives Matter.Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, journalist.En dokumentär av: Sara Olsson.Producent: Gustav Asplund / Produktionsbolaget Filt.Exekutiv producent: David Mehr.Dokumentären är producerad 2020.

We give our reactions to Floridas 38-14 win over Vanderbilt Support the show

We give our morning after reactions to Floridas huge 29-16 win over Tennessee! Support the show