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Star Wars: The Acolyte

Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 142:20


The Hate U Give Disney Ends All Their Hopes (T.H.U.G. D.E.A.T.H) Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game) attempts to save twin sisters from a witch coven and bring them into the Jedi fold, only to watch his Acolyte turn to the Dark Side in this Star Wars prequel. Can Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as former Jedi Osha be Forced to return to the Order and stop her sister Mae before she assassinates a meditating Jedi Master, a Wookiee hermit named Kelnacca, and even Trinity herself, Carrie-Anne Moss? And will Arnie, Justin, and Stuart give a Sith about this eight-episode Disney+ epic after it was cancelled following its first season? Listen and find out now.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 3: Florida man claims dolphins forced him to build underwater condos

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 34:11


5pm: Phone Guest - General Contrator on the depths of corruption in WA State Construction Industry // “Bob” has worked as a major player in the Seattle construction industry for over 3 decades, overseeing 100+ million dollar projects in the city.  He claims city and state policy make non-union contractors incapable of making a living and forcing them to overpay for underqualified union labor. // Florida man claims dolphins forced him to build underwater condos // Letters 

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep581: 5. Julia: The Tool and Rebel of Augustus (9) Augustus used his only daughter, Julia, as a political tool to secure his heirs. He forced her into multiple marriages with potential successors like Agrippa and Tiberius. While she was initially obed

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 11:55


5. Julia: The Tool and Rebel of Augustus (9)Augustus used his only daughter, Julia, as a political tool to secure his heirs. He forced her into multiple marriages with potential successors like Agrippa and Tiberius. While she was initially obedient and produced five children, Julia eventually rebelled by engaging in very public affairs, including one with the son of her father's rival, Mark Antony. Furious that she undermined his public image of family virtue, Augustus exiled her to a remote island for nearly twenty years. After Augustus died, Tiberius took control and starved her to death. (10)

Editor and Publisher Reports
325 How Australia forced Big Tech to pay for journalism — and what publishers everywhere can learn

Editor and Publisher Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 19:51


For years, news publishers have watched Big Tech build trillion-dollar platforms partly on the back of journalism while returning little of that value to the organizations that produce it. In Australia, that imbalance triggered one of the world's most aggressive regulatory responses: a bargaining code designed to force platforms like Google and Facebook to negotiate with publishers. The result sent roughly $250 million a year flowing back into the country's news industry and ignited a global debate over whether journalism should be compensated in the digital economy. Rod Sims, the former chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission who helped architect the policy, believes the lesson is clear: when publishers act together and governments address market failures, the economics of journalism can begin to rebalance. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/how-australia-forced-big-tech-to-pay-for-journalism-and-what-publishers-everywhere-can-learn,260630  

Anthony Vaughan
Culture Into Quota 004: Decision Gravity - Why Most HR Tech Deals Fail Before They Start

Anthony Vaughan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 11:19


In this episode of Culture Into Quota, AJ Vaughan tackles one of the most uncomfortable truths in HR technology and enterprise sales: most deals fail not because the product is weak, but because the organization isn't actually ready for it.AJ breaks down the dangerous gap between revenue expectations and market reality, explaining why founders, CROs, AEs, and even HR leaders often operate without the real operational data needed to make sound technology decisions. The result? Forced narratives, misaligned forecasts, and conversations happening with leaders who may hold titles—but not true decision gravity.This episode challenges HR tech revenue teams to rethink how they approach discovery, forecasting, and stakeholder alignment. It also calls on HR leaders to get closer to the real business problems inside product, marketing, and revenue teams before evaluating new technology.Key themes in this episode include:Why doesn't every C-suite title actually carry decision powerThe dangerous disconnect between board-level projections and real buying cyclesHow HR leaders can better align with revenue, product, and financeWhy authentic discovery matters more than product pitchingThe concept of decision gravity and how it shapes enterprise dealsIf you're selling into HR or leading HR inside a scaling organization, this episode offers a powerful reminder: before discussing tools, features, or demos, you must first understand where real business problems actually live inside the organization. This is Culture Into Quota - where leadership, culture, and revenue strategy finally meet in the same conversation.

America's Work Force Union Podcast
Building Women's Power & The SCOTUS Fight Over Forced Arbitration

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 53:22


Segment 1: UAW Region 4's Kelli Harrison on Safety and Women's Committees In our first segment, we welcome Kelli Harrison, UAW Region 4 Political and Legislative Coordinator. Harrison shares her journey from a small Illinois town impacted by industrial contamination to leading a 12-state region for the United Auto Workers. She discusses the critical link between shop-floor safety and women's committees, the evolution of maternity protections in manufacturing, and how the UAW is building a leadership pipeline for the next generation of women workers. Segment 2: Labor Lawyer Andrew Strom on Flowers Foods v. Brock In the second half, labor lawyer Andrew Strom joins the program to break down a pivotal case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Flowers Foods v. Brock centers on "last-mile" delivery drivers and the "transportation worker exemption" from forced arbitration. Strom explains how the outcome of this case could determine whether millions of workers maintain their right to a day in court or are pushed into private, confidential arbitration systems. In this episode, we cover: How industrial safety failures in non-union shops fuel labor activism. The role of UAW Women's Committees in bargaining for dignity and inclusion. Why "member-to-member" politics is the backbone of union strength. The legal strategy behind corporate forced arbitration clauses. Why the "last mile" of the supply chain is the new front line for interstate commerce law. Stay Connected: Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast for daily interviews with the leaders, organizers, and activists building worker power across America. Website: https://awf.labortools.com/

Simply Trade
[Cindy's Version] This Is Me Trying

Simply Trade

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 15:53


Host: Cindy Allen Published: March 13, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Episode Summary In this week's episode of Simply Trade: Cindy's Version, Cindy Allen breaks down the latest developments following the Supreme Court's decision striking down IEEPA tariffs—and what CBP is proposing as a path forward for duty refunds. CBP has introduced a proposed automated system called CAPE (Consolidated Administration Processing of Entries) to manage refund claims tied to the invalidated tariffs. While the proposal answers some questions, it also raises several new operational considerations for importers and customs brokers. At the same time, global trade policy continues to move quickly. The administration has launched new Section 301 investigations covering 16 major economies, announced forced labor investigations involving 60 countries, and is monitoring supply chain risks tied to oil disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Inspired by Taylor Swift's This Is Me Trying, Cindy walks through what we know, what we don't know yet, and why the trade community may need to remain patient as the refund process takes shape. This Week in Trade • New Section 301 investigations targeting structural excess manufacturing capacity across 16 economies • Forced labor investigations announced involving 60 countries • Ongoing monitoring of supply chain risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz • Possible Jones Act waiver discussions as energy logistics concerns grow IEEPA Refund Process: What We Know So Far Following the Supreme Court decision, CBP has proposed a new automated refund system called CAPE, which would allow importers or brokers to submit claims through a portal connected to ACE. The proposal includes: • A portal-based refund submission process • Automated recalculation of entries with IEEPA duties removed • Updated entry records reflected back into ACE While the framework is promising, several operational questions remain—including how already liquidated entries, reconciliation filings, and broker system updates will be handled. Key Takeaways • CBP is developing a structured process for IEEPA duty refunds • Importers will likely need to submit claims through a CAPE portal • Some refund scenarios remain unclear and may require legal guidance • Major new Section 301 investigations signal continued trade enforcement activity • Global supply chain risks remain elevated due to energy disruptions Credits Host: Cindy Allen - Trade Force Multiplier Producer: Lalo Solorzano Simply Trade is produced by Global Training Center Subscribe & Follow • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts Join the conversation with fellow trade professionals in the Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast
Ep. 924 - More Medicare Advantage members forced to change plans than ever before!

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 38:18


MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                      10% OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ENROLLEES WERE FORCED TO CHANGE PLANS FOR 2026! TWELVE STATES RACKED UP MORE THAN 20% MA DISPLACEMENTS. VERMONT WAS WORST WITH 90% OF MA ENROLLEES FORCED TO CHANGE PLANS. SPECIAL READING: CHAPTER 1 OF "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE"! CHANGING JOBS AFTER 65? BE CAREFUL NOT TO BLOW UP MEDICARE! FINALLY, FIND OUT WHICH STATES ARE PROJECTED TO HAVE THE MOST NEW CANCER DIAGNOSES IN 2026! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE!" (Free download from site below) "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to  help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Return To Tradition
Apocalyptic Sign: Ancient Order Of Monks Will Be Forced To Sell Monastery

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 30:10


The fruits of the Synodal Spirit of Vatican 2 once again are harvested in catastrophic vocations collapse, forcing one of the most important monasteries in Europe to face closure.Sponsored by Nelson Insurance Advisorshttps://www.nelsonplan.comSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show
How Cancer Forced A Complete Life Reset With Edward Miskie

The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 35:54


“Cancer didn't just change my life; in a lot of ways, it saved it.” In this episode, Nick speaks with writer and cancer survivor Edward Miskie about identity, resilience, and rebuilding life after cancer. Edward shares his journey through alcoholism, a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosis at 25, and the emotional fallout of survival. He opens up about losing who he was, shedding old identities, learning to create a new version of himself, and the power found in asking yourself what you truly want. What to listen for: Cancer stripped away his sense of identity and derailed every plan he had for his life. Coping took many unhealthy forms, such as alcohol, casual sex, and escapism, etc. All attempts to feel “normal.” Humor, community, and intentionally creating fun moments helped him survive emotionally. After treatment ends, survivors lose their daily medical support system and feel like they're free-falling. “The question that changed everything for me was simply: What do you want?” Asking what we want puts us back in charge of our lives Whether you're in tune with your intuition or not, asking what you want will most often bring up an answer, even if it's surface-level; it's a start Taking charge of your life doens't always mean taking action first; it often starts with a simple question “Humor and fun helped me survive the darkest moments, even when it felt impossible.” Escaping or bypassing is never the answer to healing; however, a subtle mental shift can be just what is needed to keep moving Finding “fun” and humor in life often leads to quicker resiliency Life sucks at times. Why not have fun as best we can in every situation, no matter how dark or dire? About Edward Miskie Edward is currently celebrating 13 years as a sole survivor of a rare Non_Hodgkin’s Lymphoma with the publishing of his book Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses, available at Barnes & Nobel, Apple Books, Walmart, Amazon, and others. For the last 20 years, Edward has spent his life in NYC writing, producing, and performing. https://www.edwardmiskie.com/ https://www.remissionfilmfest.com/ https://instagram.com/edwardmiskie https://www.tiktok.com/@edwardmiskie Resources: Check out other episodes about life change from cancer Cancer Doesn’t Define Your Life, You Do, Embrace The Suck Unpacking A Five-Time Cancer Survivor's Journey With Shariann Tom Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/podcasting-services/ Thank you for listening! Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089 Listen to other episodes here: https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/ Watch Clips and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA Guest Inquiries right here: podcasts@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show” Click Here To View The Episode Transcript Nick McGowan (00:01.23)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show we have Edward Miske. Edward, how are doing today? Edward Miskie (he/him) (00:11.107)How are you? Nick McGowan (00:12.376)I’m good, I’m good. I know we’ve had just a little bit of technical issues getting things started, but here we are. I’m excited to talk to somebody who’s from the Northeast. I know when I was describing how the show would be, I was like, here’s kind of a Northeast can of how it’s gonna be. But we’re gonna talk about a pretty fucking heavy topic that sadly a lot of people either experience or know somebody that is going through it or has gone through it. And I fucking hate cancer and I know you do as well. So man, I’m glad that you’re here. Why don’t you get us started? Tell us what you do for a living and what’s one thing most people don’t know about you that’s maybe a little odd or bizarre. Edward Miskie (he/him) (00:51.36)Sure, okay, so I pay my bills working in corporate America, but outside of that, I’m a writer and I consider myself to be a producer in either live or TV film world. It’s been a long journey. I used to do musical theater and some TV and film, and here we are. Here we have landed in this kind of iteration of that life. thing about me that is kind of weird, bizarre. actually like, and this might be a little bit mild for you, but like, I consider myself more recently than not to be an introvert. And I always thought that I was an extrovert, but that was actually just because I was drinking enough to become an extrovert to kind of like, settle the introverted, introverted want to go home. And I felt kind of obligated to fight that and stay out and be around people and do all the social things. there is a point to which I really did like that. But it just turned me into an alcoholic. And so I stopped drinking and embraced the fact that I’m more of an introvert than anything. Nick McGowan (02:08.718)I don’t think that’s mild and actually man, that’s spot on with my own life. I think there are a lot of us that think, we have to do this sort of thing. Like we have to go out. Like people work in a corporate office, let’s say every Thursday night, everybody goes out to this one specific bar for happy hour. And they all talk about the one person who’s an idiot in their job or whatever else. And they all just do those things. And there are people that are like, well, I want to be part of that crowd. So I’m going to do that. I think that should even ties back to when we were kids. Like there are certain people that didn’t experience drinking in high school, others that were like, everybody fucking come with me. I got it. We’re going to the woods, you know? Edward Miskie (he/him) (02:37.654)No, it- Edward Miskie (he/him) (02:43.992)yeah. Little column A, little column B. But yeah, is especially like having, like I said, in theater for so long. Being in New York City, it’s very hard to be introverted in New York City. I remember reading something recently that was like, I’m actually an extroverted introvert in the sense that like, I am pretty comfortable in a social setting. I am very comfortable doing stuff like this. Nick McGowan (02:47.957)Yeah. Edward Miskie (he/him) (03:10.102)But if you throw me in a social setting where I don’t know anyone, I immediately clam up and disappear. it, that’s what the alcohol was for. You know, and then, and then COVID hit and that just spiraled out of control and then, you know, here we are. So, you know, that I think that is probably the weird thing about me that people might not guess if they know me. Nick McGowan (03:19.022)Yeah, yeah, lube you up. Nick McGowan (03:32.504)Well, how long have you been sober now? Edward Miskie (he/him) (03:35.632)it’ll be two years end of March. So like year and a half. Nick McGowan (03:39.822)Cool, nice. That’s not a thing that most people kind of just bring up, you know, unless you’re like, I don’t know, being grossly boisterous about it. Like, hey, I stopped drinking a year and a half ago. The fuck, we’re not even talking about that. Yeah, like, well, okay. Or CrossFitters. Yeah, or Vegan CrossFitters, watch out. Edward Miskie (he/him) (03:47.99)Look at me! Right, it’s like vegans. I’m vegan. or vegan, God, the worst. Yeah, no, I mean, it’s, I think I said to you offline, like, I literally wrote a book about my life that is not does not put me in a good light. And so I just have a very low threshold for things that like, I’m sensitive about talking about. So like being a full raging alcoholic, that’s nothing. Nick McGowan (04:19.534)Sure, yeah. That was the fun times. Yeah, that’s funny. I’m sure there are more people than not that listen to this that have like, at some point thought maybe I have a little bit of a problem. And maybe that was the end of it. You know, like, I realized at one point, I’m drinking a lot. And this isn’t helping me. It’s actually stopping me from doing things. Like I remember one time telling myself, I’m gonna go to the gym today. It’s like, no, you’re not. Edward Miskie (he/him) (04:22.984)Right, miss those days. Nick McGowan (04:48.402)It’s 11 o’clock and you’ve already had two drinks. I was like, I’m not going to the gym today. And the next day being like, that sucks, man. That’s gross. And I hate it or whatever. And I was like, I don’t even want to go outside because I’m making these choices to do this. So, but if you get to that door, you can then make a choice through that. Like we’d even said, kind of offline, like you had to get to a door to be able to be where you’re at today with all this. But let’s break down the alcoholism in a sense, going out and being around with people. Edward Miskie (he/him) (04:52.277)Oof. Nick McGowan (05:18.094)Excuse me, being in the industry, being in the conversations, all that sort of stuff can be weird for people if they don’t have a drink. And going out after the fact when you’re no longer drinking, it’s like, you just don’t want to stand here with this thing? Edward Miskie (he/him) (05:34.027)Yeah, it’s like it that that part I’m fine with. And like up into a certain point, like when people start getting shitty, then I’m that’s my cue to leave. That’s usually the barometer I go by. I’m not like triggered being in a bar. I’m like, cool to be around it. It’s not a big deal. I just don’t like it just makes me feel gross. And I just don’t want to do it. It’s it’s when I’m around people who are getting a little unruly and on the drunk scale that I’m kind of like, okay, well, that’s my cue to go because we’re no longer on the same plane. Nick McGowan (05:36.686)Good. Nick McGowan (05:43.726)Sure. Nick McGowan (05:52.302)Yeah. Nick McGowan (06:02.442)Yeah, Irish exit your way on out. I’m glad that you say that there are certain people that are they’re hesitant to stop drinking or stop doing whatever that thing is that they do, because that’s kind of how they hang out with those friends. That’s how they hang out their family, you know. Edward Miskie (he/him) (06:05.246)Yeah, just like, good night guys, bye! Edward Miskie (he/him) (06:20.596)I mean, yeah, I mean, that’s that’s part of the reason why I drank a lot because that was my social social circle. And it was just kind of like, well, if I stopped drinking, like, they’re not going to ask me to come out with them anymore. And like, low key, that’s what happened in the long run. But like, you know, it was it was a huge buildup. You know, I started really kind of drinking pretty heavily in like, I don’t know, 2010. I drank my way through chemo, I drank my way through my 20s and my early 30s. And then I just hit a point where I was like, I don’t, I want to see if I can go a certain period of time without it. And like it was during COVID, I had actually built up my tolerance, like an actual fucking champion and blew through a bottle of Jameson within like four or five hours. And I wasn’t drunk and I wasn’t hung over the next day. And that was kind of like the whole, hmm. Nick McGowan (07:13.838)That’s a sign. Yeah. Edward Miskie (he/him) (07:14.71)Okay, maybe I should stop now. And then like my doctor was like, your liver numbers are out of control. What are you doing? So we had we had to do a quick course correct, but I wouldn’t I never actually went fully sober because of that because I was like afraid of the social component of it going away. So I would do like 100 days here 100 days there 200 days was I think 210 days was as long as I had ever gone. And then this spring or spring 2024. Nick McGowan (07:22.382)man. Edward Miskie (he/him) (07:43.127)I just was like, I’m gonna do a year. That’s the longest I would have gone ever. So let me try that and let me go for a year. And then a year hit and I was like, oh, like, I should like ceremoniously break this and then I’ll never be sober for more than a year. And like, I’ll just go out and have one drink and it’ll be totally fine. the day came and went and I was like, I don’t want to. I’m good. So here we are a year and a half later and I’m still. Still on the sober train. Nick McGowan (08:13.358)And that’s cool. mean, for everybody that’s listening that is having one or six you Damn. All right. So, yeah, well, I’m gonna start that over again, because at least now I know that there’s a problem. Because like I said, last episode, I was still like, yeah, sure, with like the laptop up. So I’m gonna clip this part out. All right, so three, two. So whether it’s one or six drinks, I mean, the people that are out there kind of thinking like, I know I have probably a little too many, but I don’t really think that there’s much of a problem. I think there’s stuff where we have to think about Edward Miskie (he/him) (08:25.91)It’s all good. heard one or six. Great. Nick McGowan (08:55.03)Like you said about your liver, like your liver enzymes are probably crazy that you don’t know that you potentially have fatty liver that you have to deal with now. And there are different things that could come up. Like, I don’t know, I don’t want to sound like somebody that’s like, you shouldn’t drink and finger wag and all that. But it’s like, in some ways, the older we get, the more that we can look at the shit that we did when our twenties and thirties and go, my God, what’s going on inside my body right now? Like you kind of just blew straight past it that you drank through chemo. Time out, back to the chemo. Give us context here. Edward Miskie (he/him) (09:29.534)I had cancer. It was a very rare non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. There were only about like 900 or so cases of it reported worldwide at the time. It’s called rare and large B-cell Burke. It’s like non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It’s very aggressive. You could watch my tumor grow. It was the grossest thing in the world. And it was a very dire emergency situation. And I think maybe like two or three rounds of chemo in and I just asked, it was two, was round two. And I asked my oncologist if I could have a drink and she was like, yeah, just one or two, but don’t go crazy. And then I promptly left the hospital and went to my friend’s bar and went crazy and had like doubles the whole night. it was, and like she knew that I had was going through, like going through it and she was trying to help and be like, free alcohol, take it, whatever, whatever, whatever. And then just, you know. that’s that kind of like opened the floodgates of like, you can drink during chemo. That’s fine. And and I did. Nick McGowan (10:31.03)I mean, for anybody that drinks even slightly, they’re probably gonna listen and be like, of course you’re gonna drink. I would drink. Edward Miskie (he/him) (10:38.558)Well, right. What my justification of it was like, well, you know, liver wise, like it’s not chemo. This is like water at this point. So like we’re good. Nick McGowan (10:50.672)the things that will justify, know, like, you know, other poison or this poison I’ve been used to for a while. Why do I use one as a back, you know, like a piggyback? Thank you. It’s a dessert. man. Because you’re piling alcohols in. Edward Miskie (he/him) (10:53.598)Right Actual poison or we’re curated poison. Pick one, you Yeah, the liver is like, oh well, that’s not methotrexate. So cool. We’ll have a little a amuse-bouche Edward Miskie (he/him) (11:16.926)yeah yeah yeah like what a respite from chemo was was bourbon Nick McGowan (11:19.924)Yeah, jeez, jeez. I mean, it makes sense. Part of the reason why I have the show is to talk about those super dark times, like the times where you’re sitting there. Like, I’m sure I’m not, I’m not you, obviously. So I can’t think and remember this, but I can almost picture you sitting there with a glass in your hand, a couple fingers of scotch or whatever it is, thinking like, huh, this is where I’m at right now. And like, what a fucking time to think about all that stuff and still put that shit in your body. Cause you, in some ways I’m sure you’re like, I just want to feel a little happy, a little something. Edward Miskie (he/him) (11:54.433)Well, it wasn’t even so much a question of feeling happy because like I was 25 when I was diagnosed, right? So like I was still a young person, relatively speaking. I mean, I was a young person. I’m almost 40 now. So like, you know, whatever. But it wasn’t so much about like having that introspective moment of like, I guess this is my life now. It was more like, fuck this. I’m going out and having fun. This shit isn’t going to stop me and I’m going to drink my way through this. And it it very quickly became a coping mechanism along with a number of other things. And like, and it’s a big narrative that I carry through where it’s just like the coping mechanisms of having cancer and then again, the coping mechanisms of surviving it. You know, alcohol was certainly one of them. I had tried like pot for the first time during this period of time. And that was like pre like retail available. So like you were just hoping for whatever the dosage was, and I didn’t know shit about dosage. So like, the friends that I had at the time, like baked brownies. And like, back then, you just like threw a little nug in some butter and hope for hope for the best. And they were bombs. Like, and they were going off, especially if you were mixing. But you know, it was like those two things that like indiscriminate sexual strangers, because I just wanted to feel like hot and normal, even though I was like bloated and bald from chemo. So Nick McGowan (12:50.848)Yeah. Nick McGowan (13:00.886)Some of them are bombs. Yeah. Edward Miskie (he/him) (13:18.526)It was one of the many coping mechanisms that I developed during that period of time. Nick McGowan (13:24.096)So I don’t want people to ever go through anything like this ever. I mean, it sucks that we people go through really, really tough and difficult times, but I mean, it also shapes us. Like going through these really trying and like devastating times, you get through it, you are ultimately changed no matter what. Like I have not been through cancer personally, but I’ve had lots of family and different friends and people that I’ve known that have had it. And it almost seems like it’s like one in like every other person at this point. But then again, like all the stuff that we go through, be it cancer, be it some drastic change, be it some career you’ve had for 15, 20 years and you go, what the fuck am I doing? I didn’t want to be here 25 years ago. Whatever those changes are, that shit can stop us from making additional changes. You were kind of forced in a sense with cancer. Like you had to deal with it. You could not. Yeah. Edward Miskie (he/him) (14:19.604)Right, there was no option. I was told I wouldn’t live past 30 if I didn’t do anything. Nick McGowan (14:24.854)But as a 25 year old, you’re right. I mean you’re a kid at that point. I can’t remember being 25. Like I know every fucking thing in the planet. Now you look back and like, oh. Edward Miskie (he/him) (14:28.682)Yeah. Yeah. Edward Miskie (he/him) (14:32.992)my god, I was a, I was a dumbass. Like what and then you give me cancer, like, of course, I’m gonna the dumbassery is going to continue through it. And in a lot of ways, even though like, even though it was awful, cancer saved my life, and it changed it in a good way. And that took a long time to kind of come to terms with that wasn’t like, my god, you’re cancer free. And I’m like, thank god that happened. I didn’t want to talk about it for years. It just became like a thing I would drop into conversation and passing where they’d be like, where were you for the last year? Like, I had cancer moving on, you know, and it just didn’t want to, I didn’t want it to become my personality. And as I, as I’ve aged, I’ve kind of made a little mini career out of it and has become my personality. You know, I probably, I was probably fighting it to be so honest with you. Nick McGowan (15:24.874)Maybe you kind of knew it was coming, you know, like, yeah. Along with being an extrovert, which you’re not, and like fighting that as well. man. Yeah, that, I can’t imagine how something that drastic couldn’t change you, but I also think that there’s, the purpose that we have in our own lives was part of us being here and what we were brought into this planet with. Edward Miskie (he/him) (15:30.378)Ha ha ha! Right, right, yeah. Nick McGowan (15:53.12)but everything will shape us. The environment shapes us, technology shapes us, all this stuff. So what a cool thing for you to tie film along with your journey. Like you and I connected because you’re looking for people that can talk about their cancer story in basically a real YouTube short clip that’s going to be part of a documentary that will ultimately help people even if they go, I’m going through this now and I don’t know what to do. Here’s some sort of I’m not alone feeling from this. Like you unfortunately had to go through this shit to ultimately be able to do this and be able to help a lot of people. So talk to us a bit about getting up to the point of like, want to create a documentary, to create a film festival and then actually doing something with it. Edward Miskie (he/him) (16:41.558)Well, I’m always doing something. Friends and family know that I’m never sitting still. Grass can’t grow on a rolling stone or moss can’t grow on a rolling stone, whatever that phraseology is. That’s me. And it was right after I was told I was cancer free that I just, I think that, and I’ve learned this to be kind of the general consensus that you’d think that you’re just going to go back to the way that your life was before. And it’s like, oh great, this is done. know, okay, we’re finished here, Wrinkle in Time, we’re gonna meet me, this me is gonna meet me back here where I am currently, and we’ll just go from there. And that is effectively not what happens. I fought that for years, where I thought that I could just shove myself back into the life I had before, and it always felt off. And maybe to the outsider, who is not me, it looked like I successfully did that, you know, I was a working actor for a long time. And I was going through the motions of the life that I had before, but the entire time I felt so out of place and I felt off and I couldn’t figure out why. And as I started to speak to other people who had been through the cancer experience and come out on the other side, every single one of their stories was the same. I can’t stand the people I’m around. They’re irritating me. I don’t want to go to work. I mean, that’s a normal feeling, but like in a different way. where it’s like, what am I fucking doing? Like, I don’t want to do this. And it shifts your relationship, relationships not only with other people in your life, but with yourself. And there isn’t a whole lot of conversation about it. There’s not a whole lot of resources for it. And so what I wanted to do, the more and more I talk about this independently, whether it be on other podcasts or whether it be through something else I’m working on, it’s why I wrote my first book is that I want to have the conversation not only of like the hard parts of having cancer, because I think a lot of times people just look at you like a cancer patient, and you’re not really a person anymore. And so the conversations of relationships, dating sex really, then and, you know, body image and everything else kind of go away. Because, you’re a sick person, you shouldn’t be fussing about that. Okay, well, I was a 25 year old guy, like, and I’m very vain. So like, Nick McGowan (18:59.734)Hmm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (19:06.654)Of course, I was going to be thinking about this. and so those conversations paired with the after cancer conversations and how your life just is complete, a complete unrecognizable thing that like you’re existing in and it’s like it’s like dreams, you know, like when you have a dream and in the dream, you like understand that you’re in your house, but it doesn’t look like your house. That’s what it’s like you come out and you’re like, I recognize everything, but I feel so displaced. Nick McGowan (19:08.853)Hmm. Nick McGowan (19:28.778)Mm-hmm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (19:36.363)and I don’t recognize anything that’s happening. And so you spend a lot of time like I did trying to grasp to get back at that desperately and in so many different ways to try and feel the way that you used to feel before you had cancer. And that’s just not going to happen. And my, I think my impression that I would like to leave with people who are maybe newly cancer free or are presumably going to be soon is that like just fucking kill off the person that you were before early. Because the sooner you let go of that person, the sooner you can create a new one that is going to be better and have better context and better understanding of your life and your wants. And it’s very much a clean slate. It’s almost, medically speaking, I had a stem cell transplant. That’s not the case with everybody else, but medically speaking, like my immune system was a little baby. Nick McGowan (20:08.694)you Nick McGowan (20:33.45)Hmm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (20:33.576)And so like, in a very literal sense, like my body was infantile and like, didn’t look at but you know what I mean? Like on the inside, the actual clock running on the immune system was was a little baby. And so like, I should have really treated myself the same in the sense that there I have no history from that point on, there’s no history, there’s no context to start over. And I wish I would have done that sooner. Nick McGowan (20:41.366)you Nick McGowan (20:52.904)Yeah. Well, it sounds like it’s almost like shedding skin in a sense. Like, but that. Edward Miskie (he/him) (21:01.224)yeah, 100%. And especially in almost in a literal sense too, not that your skin is like falling off or unless you’ve had radiation in which case then yes it is. there are pictures, they’re not nice. But like you don’t look the way that you did before cancer really ever again. You know, and like, relatively speaking, I don’t think I look I’ve ever looked at the way that I did before cancer ever again. And maybe that partially had to do with my age and getting older and whatever. But, you know, you you go into it looking one way and then you get in there and you’re completely wrecked and you look very different during and then after it’s like a rebuilding stage and you bounce back and think your hair comes back curly or sometimes it comes back white or sometimes it doesn’t come back at all and There’s so many different versions of how you change through that whole process that like on the other side, it’s just like, what skin am I wearing? Who is this? Nick McGowan (22:07.846)And with that, it also changes you, you know, as the soul and the being inside. What a cool thing to think about from the perspective of, if you’re changing, you’re changing. So go with it. But that’s not a thing you could have really, I don’t know, I’ve only known you for a little bit, but like, I’m sure somebody at 25 and they’re like, you’re gonna love the person you’re gonna be, probably would have started off with fuck you and. anything after that would have just been how you felt about yourself in that moment right then and there. As a 25 year old kid too, you are still forming who you think you want to be. Even if you’re a little further ahead in where you are, like you’re still a couple of years ahead of maybe somebody who’s 22 or whatever. But you have this idea in your head of this is where I think I’m going. And then that all changes. So for you now to be able to look back and say like, all right, well, I could have flown or like enjoyed that a little bit more and gone with it. I think that’s crucial for people no matter what age. you also have different points. Like 30, you look a little different. 35, you feel a little different. 40, your knees just fucking hurt. Yeah, exactly. And you’re like, what happened? Like, why is my back hurting? I slept for eight hours. That was the problem. But like life just happens and. Edward Miskie (he/him) (23:20.958)And you start to look a little different too. Edward Miskie (he/him) (23:30.422)Yeah. Nick McGowan (23:32.81)I think we have to look at ourselves in the mirror differently at different times anyway. But for those people that are, I don’t know, about to go through something like that, not even just cancer, because I think this kind of ties across different major shifts and changes. What advice would you give to them to be able to say like, hey, keep on that track, but here’s how it go about it. Edward Miskie (he/him) (23:57.653)mean, I know several people who have written books that are like the blueprint to going through cancer. And I think that is helpful. And there’s certainly a place for that. I think I think that there is no blueprint and no guidebook because everyone is different. And every circumstance is different. And every prognosis is different. And the treatment I get is not going to be the same treatment that someone else gets. And so it’s very difficult to kind of articulate like, do this. And the only And I mean, as unfun as the realities of cancer are, and the need to like basically force feed yourself so that you have strength enough to get through it and and like all that crap, even though you don’t want to. I think, I mean, the during the during portion, like, try to have fun, like, really try to have fun. I would invite friends over to like my hospital room and we have like pizza parties. with hospital food. Like it was fun. Like it was a shitty circumstance. It was fucking terrible. But like we made the best of it. And being surrounded by friends and family really helped that. And it’s certainly a way to fight it. You know, like there’s only so much fighting you can do in a hospital bed and like with doctors and nurses around you and this, that and the other. like, try to have fun, make the best of it. Like that’s, and I feel shitty saying that, you know, because like facing that if you would have if you would have said if you would have told newly diagnosed 25 year old me to like have fun and be like fuck you you dumb cunt what are you talking about? So that that’s I feel like that’s a pretty hard bill to swallow and I apologize if that comes up. Oh my god you have cancer have fun. Nick McGowan (25:43.484)I mean. Well, I mean, there are things like, I think you can go through shit where you can tell somebody like, man, it’s going to be rough, but here’s what I learned from it or whatever. I’m glad that you went to them. You don’t have, I guess, the right or the authority or all the information even to be able to say, here’s the exact blueprint. Because that is never the thing. Like context and everybody’s situation is always different no matter what it is. But for you to be able to think back to yourself of like, hey, go have fun. Okay, you probably would have told yourself to go fuck off. In all reality, like you’re still right because you’ve been through all that. And there’s still stages just like grief, just like anything else, you go through all those stages. But then with the clarity, here you are doing these things. So with the people that are on their path towards self mastery, maybe you’ve had cancer or they’re in remission or they know somebody that’s had cancer, what sort of advice would you give to them as they’re on their path towards self mastery? Edward Miskie (he/him) (26:46.666)Who? I might have to just talk this one through. think my first reaction is when you have cancer actively, there is no path to self mastery because every single day is just a curve ball. And I feel like that sounds a little womp-womp and I don’t mean it to, but the last thing on my mind when I was in treatment was like, how can I self master? Self master bait, maybe, but that’s a different conversation. but I do think that there is, there is room to like, live in the active cancer space during treatment and like, make sure that you take moments to appreciate the people around you. And to recognize those who are helping you from a from a good place, because there are certainly people that are going to show up that are not there from a good place. And that’s much longer conversation, but I would say like be fine find a way to be present and acknowledge the people around you and Appreciate the fact that they’re there Nick McGowan (28:00.38)seems important kind of no matter what’s going on but probably really critical for you to look at in such a heavy time of like what the fuck I could imagine most times you can go in through cancer you just don’t want to even anything let alone have fun Edward Miskie (he/him) (28:11.734)you yeah. No, when I’m listening, I’m not trying to paint this picture that like everyday was rainbows and sparkles. Like it certainly was not. But like there, there were definitive points where I made a purposeful decision to have fun, or do something that was like really out of the ordinary from my day to day. And one thing like, maybe this is off topic, but one thing that I do want to add to the whole transitioning out of cancer thing is like, the again, the misconception of what that Nick McGowan (28:23.702)Sure. Edward Miskie (he/him) (28:46.64)looks like, right? You know, like you think you’re cancer free, you’re told that you’re cancer free, and everything is going to be amazing. And that you’re you get to go back to your life, right? But I think what people don’t understand, and they couldn’t understand, because they haven’t been in that situation, perhaps, is that like, when you’re being treated, all of the nurses and all the doctors and all the social workers and all the people running, you know, medical studies and whatnot that you inevitably get shoved into, are like a very concrete support system. And when you’re told that you’re cancer free, all of that goes away, essentially overnight. And so that’s like, it’s another contributing factor to looking around at your life and being like, I don’t know what to do, because you’re also free falling. You’re free falling from like this network of people that have been holding you up for however long and telling you where to go and what appointments to go to and what to eat and what not to eat and how to take your medication and when to take it and like every single moment of your life is dictated and then all of sudden it’s not. And that’s like, again, like a bomb going off, like where am I? What do I do? How do I get up in the morning? What do you mean I don’t have any appointments? And then in like a really kind of sick, twisted, fucked up way, you’re like wishing something would go wrong so you could go back to the hospital to see your doctor and be like, and feel normal because that has become normal. And they’re like, it’s it’s a minefield at my five year cancer free appointment, my oncologist, and I didn’t know this, told me that because I hit five years, I no longer need to see her. And like, you’d think like, my god, I hit five years. That’s great. I cried because I was going to miss her. And like, she was great. I loved her. But like, talk about like an unexpected reaction of like, what do mean, I’m not going to see you anymore? Nick McGowan (30:28.502)Mm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (30:39.24)It like very much was like a weird fucked up breakup. Nick McGowan (30:42.602)Hmm. And a very heavy time of your life. Like these relationships that, yeah, that’s, that’s crazy. I, people that don’t have situations like that don’t think about it. that way, I mean, it can almost be like, some jobs that you’re in, you can be familial and there’s some that like push too much of that, but like you work, you work a lot with people or groups or whatever. And then somebody’s just gone or the whole group ended or whatever. Like we all have those little situations at times, but Edward Miskie (he/him) (30:46.154)Yeah. Nick McGowan (31:12.874)the longer that stuff goes and the heavier it is, I feel like that just makes a ton of sense where it’s like all of that just compounds and like this piece of concrete of this is a giant chunk of your life. And these all mean a lot to you specifically now, but God going forward, you’ll have memories for the rest of your life because of all that stuff. Tevi, yeah, man, I’m glad that you bring that up. So thank you for that. And this has been. Edward Miskie (he/him) (31:33.782)for better or worse. Edward Miskie (he/him) (31:39.521)No, of course. And I do want to comment, sorry, I do want to comment to the self mastery thing. One thing I do remember doing, and I still do it now, and I actually end up yelling at people about this too, whenever you kind of like hit a place where you don’t know what to do, you you hit a fork in the road or some major thing changes in your life. And this was kind of a later on during that period of time thing, but I’ve carried it over to now and it’s like kind of the default thing that I do. is I asked myself what I want. And it’s like, it’s like, it has to be a rapid fire response. It cannot be like this existential, like I sat down and journaled about this for five hours, like it has to be like the look at yourself in the mirror and be like, what do you want? Or just like, write it down. I want blood and the first thing that comes to your mind. And I used to, I used to journal a lot more than I do now. But I would have I have pages and pages and pages of like, what do you want? I want I want I want I want I want and I would just make lists and it’d be stupid shit like I want a coffee. I want a car. I want money. I want better hair. I like you just write it down. And that’s like the very general version of that. But I think the more specific version of that is like if you’ve hit a crossroad, you have to ask yourself what do you want? Because so many of us end up acting Nick McGowan (32:42.079)Mm-hmm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (33:02.642)in the shadow of what other people want or what other people expect of us. And that just takes us farther and farther and farther away from who we actually are. This is something I can speak to specifically from cancer. But it’s, it’s something I can also specifically speak to because of being in the entertainment industry, where you are expected to be something you’re not necessarily or you get shoved into a box that like you have to exist in or you don’t work. And I wish I would have had this practice a lot earlier to just be like, what do you want? I want this. What do you want? I want this. if we’re getting a job offer, okay, look at it. What do I want out of this? What is this going to do to serve me? And I think the, the, what do I want situation has really shaped the last couple of years of my life. My life now looks Nick McGowan (33:53.718)Hmm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (33:56.745)exponentially different than it did three years ago, and it’s because I just really sat down with myself and just kept asking me what I wanted. Nick McGowan (34:05.098)Yeah, that’s a good point. think for anybody who, trust their intuition or the people that are real heady and think about things a lot. mean, there are certain people that they have to go off their gut instincts. Like, I’m a sacral lead person, so I even do it with dinners. Like, what are we having for dinner tonight? Sushi? Nah. Thai? Nah. Burgers? Yeah. Or whatever it is. It’s like to have that. But I think even if people can just sit down, and you have to think through things all the times or you have to feel through all of it, just asking yourself that of like, what do I want? There’s something that’s gonna come up, always. I’m glad you pointed out like the normal human shit of like, I want a coffee. Yeah, that makes sense. Cause like that’s what you fucking wanted, right? Edward Miskie (he/him) (34:46.068)Yeah, great. Right. And I think a lot of us, especially people who are over thinkers, I’m related to some of them. But like, there just is so much hesitation. And that takes up so much time when you think too hard about what the answer is. And I think that comes from being a people pleaser and wanting to come up with the right answer that everyone else will also be happy with. And like, Nick McGowan (35:02.784)Mm-hmm. Edward Miskie (he/him) (35:13.174)Again, I know if it’s age, I if it’s cancer, it’s probably a combination of both, but I don’t give a fuck what other people want. I don’t. This is the path that I’m going on that I’ve decided that is right for me, and I don’t give a flying fuck who has to say what about it. Like, you want to pay my rent? Great. Then you get to decide what choices I make. Nick McGowan (35:34.144)Hmm, man, I guess even on that note, the people that are kind of in a spot where they’re like, well, I work for somebody and I have to do what they want me to do because I also need to take a paycheck from them to pay for my mortgage and whatever else. I think we can still do that in a balancing way, but we have to ask ourselves at the basics. Like, what do I want right now? I don’t want to be at this job anymore. So start with that. Or I want to do something different or whatever. Yeah. Edward Miskie (he/him) (35:50.198)100%. Edward Miskie (he/him) (35:56.151)Great, right, then do something else. know, complaining will only get you so far until you actually have to like do something about it. Right, right, right. Well, and that actually ties into like the, I don’t remember what the prompt was in the, before when we were talking offline, but like I literally have a Post-It note on my desk. Nick McGowan (36:06.358)Or it’ll get you to Thursday’s and happy hour and then you can play with the group with him. Edward Miskie (he/him) (36:25.556)that says stop listening to other people telling you what you can and can’t do, what you should or should not be doing, what you are and are not capable of. They do not know you. Stop waiting. Start doing. Fuck them. That is literally on my desk. Nick McGowan (36:39.926)Period. Nice. I love how we all figure out the little things that work for us. Like, yeah, this is going to have this note right here. And yeah, like you get power from it. Edward Miskie (he/him) (36:54.807)yeah, I post- I post the notes all over my apartment. Nick McGowan (36:57.44)Good shit. Man, it’s been awesome having you on. I appreciate you being here. I appreciate you going through the stuff you’ve gone through and setting up the festival and all that stuff. It’s important work you’re doing, man. So before I let you go, where can people find you and where can they connect with you? Edward Miskie (he/him) (37:13.362)you can find, sorry, I just like glitched out. was like, wait, what? You can find me on Instagram or TikTok at Edward Miskey. Also the film festival is called the remission film festival. It is the only festival of its kind that is operating now that is specific to cancer survivors and those impacted by cancer. Everyone who submits to it has a story that they have told through film. And you can find that at remission Film Fest on Instagram and the website as well, which is just a dot com. And that’s and we talked about a book for a hot second. That’s Cancer Musical Theater and other chronic illnesses. And the other book will be coming out later, but we’re not going to talk about that just yet. Nick McGowan (37:57.477)Awesome man, well again it’s been a pleasure having you on, I appreciate your time today. Edward Miskie (he/him) (38:01.025)Thanks anytime.

Valuetainment
“Forced To Wear Hijab At 4” - Rita Ranahi REVEALS Life Under Iran's BRUTAL Regime

Valuetainment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 9:20


Rita Panahi shares her powerful story of fleeing Iran after the Islamic Revolution and growing up in Australia. In this conversation with Patrick Bet-David, she explains why Iran matters globally, the dangers of the regime, and why the West should pay attention to what's happening there.

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Toxic Therapist: How Jodi Hildebrandt Used Coercive Control on Ruby Franke's Family

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 17:00


In 2009, Jodi Hildebrandt's niece went to police alleging abuse. Tied up. Duct taped. Forced to sleep outside. The allegations went nowhere.Fourteen years later, Ruby Franke's children were found bound and starving in Jodi's house. By then, Jodi had spent nearly two decades destroying families through a "life coaching" business that former clients describe as cult-like.Part 2 of "The Good Mother" examines how helpers become captors — and what happens when someone you love falls under influence you can't reach.Jodi built ConneXions Classroom for Mormon families seeking guidance. The methodology: daily accountability calls, labeling emotions as "addictions," shame-based correction, cutting off anyone who questioned the program. Seven former clients told NBC News she "methodically separated spouses" and destroyed marriages.Ruby met Jodi in 2019. Within two years, Jodi had moved into the Franke home, pushed out Kevin, and established herself as sole authority. Ruby stopped listening to anyone except Jodi. Her family tried to intervene. All were cut off. Labeled "toxic." Told they were "living in deception."Coercive control doesn't require physical force. It requires isolation, dependency, and a framework that makes the victim believe everyone else is the enemy.After arrest, separated from Jodi for the first time in years, Ruby reflected in a jail call: "Being gone and not hearing her has cleared a lot of things up for me."Jodi showed no such reflection. She reportedly continues recruiting vulnerable people from prison.This episode examines the psychology of coercive control, the warning signs, and why people who see it can't always stop it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #CoerciveControl #ToxicTherapist #ConneXions #CultTactics #8Passengers #CultPsychology #MindControl #TrueCrime

Kansas City Today
Why an adopted Kansas teen was forced to leave his home

Kansas City Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 10:24


A Kansas law forced a foster family to decide between asking their adopted son to move out when he turned 18, or send four younger boys out of their foster home. State lawmakers are considering a bill to make sure other foster families are not forced to make the same impossible choice.

You are dope! Podcast
HBCU vs PWI: Are Students Forced to Sink or Swim?

You are dope! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 19:46


In this episode of the You Are Dope Podcast, Taylor shares her perspective on the difference between attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a Predominantly White Institution (PWI).After experiencing both environments, she explains why she believes students at HBCUs are often forced to sink or swim, while students at PWIs may receive more structured support.We talk about academic expectations, campus culture, independence, and what it really feels like to navigate two very different college experiences.This conversation isn't about which one is better, it's about understanding the realities students face and the lessons that come from both environments.If you're a student, parent, or someone considering college options, this is an honest conversation about what young adults may experience at different types of institutions.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Blood cancer patient forced to leave family behind and move to Australia for treatment

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 9:10


The plight of a New Zealand blood cancer patient forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment has prompted dozens of doctors to write an open letter to the Prime Minister pleading for change. Tawhai Reti, who diagnosed with myeloma in 2019, exhausted all funded treatment options here and after being told he had weeks to live, was forced to most to Australia for funded treatment. His wife Lani Reti spoke to Lisa Owen.

Real. Relatable.
Forced to Pivot - From Newsroom to New Purpose: Alex Livingston's Next Chapter

Real. Relatable.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 61:57


After more than a decade building successful careers, Donna and her guest Alex Livingston suddenly found themselves navigating an unexpected crossroads after layoffs reshaped their professional paths.In this episode, Donna sits down with former news anchor, mom, DIY enthusiast, wife, and all-around creative spirit Alex Livingston. Though their friendship began in Boise and they now live thousands of miles apart, they share a common experience: redefining life, motherhood, and identity after career-ending decisions that were made for them.Together, they talk about the uncertainty that comes with sudden change and the surprising beauty that can emerge from it. Alex opens up about her personal journey, how she processed the loss of a long-held career, rediscovered purpose, and ultimately learned not just to get through the transition, but to thrive in it. YouTube Live @9AM MT:Instagram:@AlexLivingstonTV@DonnaJaneen#careertransition #contentcreation #identitycrisis #work #motherhood

PRI's The World
Gulf states, caught in US-Israeli war with Iran, forced to stick with Western allies

PRI's The World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 49:52


Since the Iran war began, Tehran has been sending drones and missiles into its Gulf state neighbors' territories. The Gulf countries insist this is not their war, but Iran doesn't seen to see it that way. Also, a former Austrian intelligence officer is on trial in Vienna accused of spying for Russia. And, a new report from Human Rights Watch finds that drone strikes targeting Haitian gangs have killed dozens of civilians and children. Plus, a new interpretation of soundtrack music from the late Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

True Crime Recaps
Mother-of-Ten Amanda Wixon Kept a Girl Captive and Forced Her Into Modern-Day Slavery

True Crime Recaps

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 8:49


In March 2021, police in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire made a discovery that would shock even seasoned officers. A woman in her early forties was found severely malnourished, terrified, and living in conditions described as prison-like inside an ordinary family home. Prosecutors later revealed that she had been brought into the home at just 16 years old and allegedly held captive for more than two decades. The woman responsible was 56-year-old Amanda Wixon.According to investigators, the victim was subjected to years of forced labor, violence, and extreme control. She was made to clean for hours daily, cook, run errands, and care for Wixon's ten children, all while being denied proper food, hygiene, medical care, and freedom. Prosecutors detailed repeated assaults, including strangulation and beatings. Meanwhile, Wixon claimed government benefits in the victim's name for years. Neighbors later said they hadn't seen the woman in years, unaware of what was happening behind closed doors.On January 21, 2026, at Gloucestershire Crown Court, Wixon was convicted of multiple charges, including forced or compulsory labor and false imprisonment. She denied the allegations and showed no remorse following the verdict. Today, the survivor is rebuilding her life: attending college and living with a foster family, but continues to cope with the lasting trauma of the abuse. What allowed this to go unnoticed for so long remains one of the most disturbing questions of all.#TrueCrimeRecaps #AmandaWixon #FalseImprisonment #ForcedLabor

Reflecting History
Episode 172: Congo's Nightmare Part IV - The Rubber Boom

Reflecting History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 48:26


As a result of a worldwide rubber boom where rubber became a highly demanded economic resource, the agents of the Congo Free State kicked off efforts to gain as much rubber and profit as possible-leading to some of the worst human rights violations in history. Forced labor, slavery, disease, and death highlight this part of the story. This episode is Part 4 in a series on the Belgian Congo. It discusses the impact of the late 19th century rubber boom on the people of Congo, the resulting human tragedy, the death toll in the Congo, the psychology of a typical Force Publique officer, and more. Future episodes will discuss resistance and protest movements that contributed to the end of the Congo Free State.  -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Aftersun, Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part podcast series explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This podcast series is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this podcast series goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book..."The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite." Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the "Great and Secret Knowledge" that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.

New Discourses
Forced "Friendship" Under the Friend-Enemy Distinction

New Discourses

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 18:09


New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 147 The friend-enemy distinction, as it is called, is the underlying organizational principle of the Marxist Left, radical Islam, and the Fascist Reactionary Left (usually mislabeled "Right"). It is spelled out in detail in a 1932 book by Carl Schmitt called The Concept of the Political, (https://amzn.to/4rbQpFN) and in that book Schmitt goes into great detail to explain what is meant by the term "enemies." He gives much less clear attention to the opposing term "friends," in his fundamental construction. So who are the friends in the friend-enemy distinction? Friends are those who will join with you to fight the enemy, who has been declared by the leader (or Führer). In this episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay exposes this ugly fact about the "friendship" (or, allyship) in the friend-enemy distinction and reveals that it is the root of authoritarian and totalitarian thinking. Join him to learn why this concept is so evil. Latest from New Discourses Press! The Queering of the American Child: https://queeringbook.com/ Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep554: 4. Headline: The Fatal Flight of the Italia Guest Author: Mark Piesing Summary: Piesing describes the 1928 Italia expedition, noting how political sabotage forced Nobile to use an older airship design. After reaching the North Pole, the vessel c

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 9:52


4. Headline: The Fatal Flight of the ItaliaGuest Author: Mark Piesing Summary:Piesing describes the 1928 Italia expedition, noting how political sabotage forced Nobile to use an older airship design. After reaching the North Pole, the vessel crashed into sea ice. Six men drifted away forever, while those remaining survived thanks to emergency supplies tossed from the envelope. (20)

Small Business PR
Burnout, Chronic Stress, and the Surgery That Forced Me to Slow Down

Small Business PR

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 32:44


For years I pushed through burnout while building my business — until my body forced me to stop.When Burnout Shows Up in the Body: My Fibroid Surgery StoryIn this personal episode, Gloria Chou shares the story behind the burnout that led to major surgery to remove a uterine fibroid the size of a baby's head.But this conversation isn't really about surgery.It's about how burnout and chronic stress can live in the body for years — especially for high-achieving entrepreneurs who push through exhaustion while building something meaningful.Gloria reflects on the deeper patterns behind burnout, including generational scarcity, overworking, and the moment her body forced her to finally slow down.Gloria Chou is widely recognized as the #1 small business PR expert recommended by AI, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses get media coverage and get AI visibility without hiring a PR firm.Learn more at gloriachoupr.com

That Film Stew Podcast
That Film Stew | Episode 631 – Shelter (Review)

That Film Stew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 24:53


Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, Shelter is the action thriller film starring Jason Statham. On a remote coastal island, a reclusive man (Jason Statham) rescues a young girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) from a deadly storm, drawing them both into danger. Forced out of isolation, he must confront his turbulent past while protecting her, sending them on a tense journey of survival and redemption. We break down all things "mysterious character with a shady past", the unlikely pairing - father-daughter dynamic, and all of the thrills and kills.

Lost In Narration
85: Lost Improv-ation #3

Lost In Narration

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 42:22


Erik finds 3 sci-fi books written by real, famous authors- or at least the first lines of them. Forced to make the stories up as they go along, the boys weave tales of dread (like the job?), the ghost of unpaid life insurance yet to come, and career day.At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just absurd comedy scripts written by Matthew.Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lostinnarrationpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for episodic artwork, or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lostinnarrationpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. MUSIC BY HAPPYART BY LEO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@orangepeelink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mosspies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTRO/OUTRO BY BOB BUEL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠99 Questions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged
CHEVRON Warns CA: Remaining OIL Refineries will be FORCED to close

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 21:02


Chevron is warning of irreversible harm to California's economy and energy security due to the state's current policies. In a letter to Gov. Newsom, the energy giant expressed concerns about the direction the state is heading. This comes as State Farm halts home insurance sales in California, further compounding the state's economic woes. The clash between Chevron and Newsom highlights the tension between environmental goals and the practical realities of energy production and economic stability. What's the future for California's economy and energy independence? Is Newsom listening to the warning signs, or is the Golden State headed for an energy disaster? We'll analyze the details and discuss the potential consequences for all Californians.

My Daily Story
S33 Ep21: Forced to Marry a Comatose CEO—But One Kiss Changed Everything

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 15:11


Wendy Bell Radio Podcast
Hour 2: Democrats Are Forced To Show Their Cards

Wendy Bell Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 38:08


Democrat Senator Andy Kim says he will vote against colleague MarkWayne Mullin's confirmation as DHS secretary solely to stick it to President Trump as 53 House Democrats vote down a resolution reaffirming Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror, including transgender rep Tim (Sarah) McBride. Does he know how Iran handles transgender people? They behead them. Tim Tebow's stunning testimony before the Senate detailing the degree of child exploitation around the world.  

Remnant Finance
E89 - Should You Opt Into The Military Survivor Benefit Plan? (It Depends)

Remnant Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 66:43


Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar ! Out Print the Fed with 1% per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588 )Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE_____________________________Most service members walk into the SBP decision the same way: someone hands them a checkbox at out-processing and they default to yes. But the Survivor Benefit Plan is a 30-year financial commitment with no cash value, no inheritance, and no way out once the window closes — and most people never study it before signing.In this episode, Brian and Hans break down everything you need to know about the Survivor Benefit Plan before you're forced to make the decision — including when it makes sense, when it doesn't, and how whole life structured for IBC can make the conversation almost irrelevant if you start early enough.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening segment 01:00 – What SBP is and why it matters at retirement 08:25 – How the premium and benefit structure works 14:05 – The three major problems with SBP 18:55 – When SBP actually pays off 26:35 – DIC: the VA benefit that changed the math in 2023 37:00 – The whole life alternative: side-by-side comparison 42:50 – Starting early vs. starting at retirement: the 10-year difference 49:35 – Full SBP vs. partial vs. whole life only: running the scenarios 57:40 – The hybrid approach 1:01:00 – Who SBP is right for1:04:05 – Closing thoughtsKey Takeaways:The question isn't full SBP or nothing. Most people never realize they can elect a partial SBP — say 25% — and get a guaranteed annuity for their spouse at a fraction of the cost. The checkbox you get handed at retirement doesn't show you that option.Every dollar into SBP disappears into a government system and never comes back. There's no cash value, no policy loan, no asset to transfer. If your spouse dies before you, you've lost every premium paid with no refund and no recourse.The nightmare scenario for SBP isn't dying young — it's living long and watching your spouse die first. You pay 30 years of premiums, your spouse predeceases you, and the government keeps every dollar. With whole life, the asset survives.Know yourself before you decide. If Parkinson's Law runs your financial life and you'd spend the premium money anyway, take the SBP. Forced protection beats no protection. But if you have the discipline and cash flow to build something real, the whole life path wins on almost every timeline beyond the first few years.

Tony & Dwight
3.6: Top U.S. Cities for College Basketball, Forced Employee Microchipping, and LMPD's Matt Sanders

Tony & Dwight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 24:34 Transcription Available


Corporate Crime Reporter Morning Minute
Friday March 6, 2026 How Forced Arbitration Became America's Secret Justice System

Corporate Crime Reporter Morning Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 1:00


Friday March 6, 2026 How Forced Arbitration Became America's Secret Justice System

The BMJ Podcast
Household air pollution, Labour's lag on child poverty, children forced to cope with conflict

The BMJ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 35:03


As public health officials warn about rising emissions from urban wood burning, a BMJ investigation finds that just under a third of UK councils in high use areas have faced pressure from the stove industry to tone down or withdraw campaigns. Almost a third of UK children live in poverty. Leading expert Michael Marmot weighs in on the UK's "steepest rise" in child poverty among OECD countries and why local government "Marmot Cities" like Coventry and Manchester are taking the lead where national policy falls short. And, a new BMJ collection has just been published on child mental health in conflict zones. 1 in 5 children globally live in conflict zones, creating a staggering mental health toll. We hear about community-led interventions.   Reading list: The growing threat of domestic wood burning stoves—and industry's legal attempts to shut down clean air campaigns Michael Marmot: Labour has reneged on its child poverty promises Child mental health in conflict settings

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts
Kyler Murray vs Kirk Cousins: Jets Fans Forced to Choose

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 26:36


As the New York Jets continue searching for their next quarterback, Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive deeper into the debate between Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins. Evan argues Murray represents the higher upside play. If the former No. 1 overall pick lands in the right situation with Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, and a solid offensive line, the Jets could give him the perfect one-year prove-it opportunity to revive his career after the Arizona Cardinals move on. Tiki sees it differently. He believes Cousins fits offensive coordinator Frank Reich's system far better and gives the Jets a more stable path in the short term while they figure out the long-term quarterback position. The guys also revisit their original takes from December, debate whether Murray would actually want to come to New York, and open up the phone lines to Jets fans weighing in on which quarterback they prefer. Plus, a few callers throw out wild scenarios involving teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers, while Evan explains why chasing upside might be the only way for the Jets to finally solve their decades-long quarterback problem.

Kasie DC
Trump denies Israel forced U.S. hand in Iran strikes

Kasie DC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 39:21


Trump denies Israel forced U.S. hand in Iran strikes To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Smerconish Podcast
Today's Poll Question: Who Forced the Strike on Iran - Israel or The U.S.?

The Smerconish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 18:38


Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Which statement do you agree with most? A) Israel compelled the US to act against Iran. B) The US compelled Israel to act against Iran. C) Iran's actions triggered US and Israeli responses." After nearly 40,000 votes yesterday on whether force against Iran should end, a new question emerges: who actually drove the decision to strike? Secretary Rubio suggested Israel was poised to act. Speaker Johnson echoed that framing. Prime Minister Netanyahu cited an urgent, existential threat. Then President Trump said he may have forced Israel's hand. With fresh Axios reporting adding new timeline details, Michael walks through the conflicting narratives and asks the key question—who compelled whom, and why now? Listen here, then vote! And please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp
US Eyes Backing Kurdish Militants in Iran, Trump Suggests He 'Forced Israel's Hand,' and More

Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 31:42


Support the show: Antiwar.com/donatePhone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankSign up for our newsletter: https://www.antiwar.com/newsletter/

This Is Actually Happening
396: What if you were held captive by child soldiers?

This Is Actually Happening

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 70:59


When a family sailing journey ends in capture by child soldiers during Mozambique's civil war, a man must protect his children while confronting the unsettling truth that his captors are both perpetrators of violence and children shaped by it. Today's episode featured Dave Muller. Dave has written about his experiences in a book entitled, “Not Child's Play”, available where books are sold or at https://notchildsplay.co.uk/ You can email Dave at dave.muller@notchildsplay.co.za Dave is on Instagram @davenotchildsplay, on Facebook @Dave Muller and on YouTube @DaveMuller-NotChildsPlayIn the 1960s and 1970s, both South Africa and Mozambique were part of the larger decolonization of Africa, with South Africa gaining full independence from Britain in 1961 and Mozambique gaining independence from Portugal in 1975. However, in the decolonization process, both were thrown into proxy battles, between old structures clinging to power and the larger global cold war between communist and capitalist superpowers. South Africa, even after independence, was still ruled by a white minority government, under the National Party. The National Party was populated mostly by the white ethnic group known as Afrikaners who spoke a language called Afrikaans. The National Party instituted apartheid, a brutally oppressive system of institutionalized racial segregation and white supremacy enforced in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s. South Africa shares a northeastern border with Mozambique. When Mozambique gained independence in 1975, they were ruled by the Communist party known as FRELIMO. FRELIMO became a major force opposing apartheid in neighboring South Africa. The South African apartheid government, in response to FRELIMO's opposition, actively destabilized Mozambique from the inside by propping up a rebel group known as RENAMO. This led to a violent 15-year civil war in Mozambique, between the ruling, communist-backed FRELIMO party and the South African-backed RENAMO rebel group. In the first part of today's episode, you'll hear our storyteller speak about growing up in South Africa during apartheid as a white man, but he was not an Afrikaner, and grew up in a family that was opposed to apartheid. The second part of the story takes place in Mozambique, where he and his family are held by the RENAMO rebel group and caught in the chaos and fighting between FRELIMO and RENAMO, the two warring factions in the civil war there. Of course there is much more to say about all of this, and Dave will speak to some of these issues as he experienced them. I encourage you all to read more about the brutal and complex history of decolonization and apartheid in Africa. And one final note, you'll hear Dave talking about “Arwen” several times. In case it isn't clear right away, he is referring to his boat that he built. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva Lipkowitz Content/Trigger Warnings: War and armed conflict, Child soldiers, Kidnapping / hostage situation, Graphic violence, Murder (including stabbing / bayoneting), Violence against the elderly, Exposure to blood, Threats of execution, Weapons (guns, rockets, mortar fire), Terrorism / militant groups, Civil war, Psychological trauma, PTSD, Panic attacks / emotional breakdown, Spiritual distress, Political violence, Forced recruitment of children, Coercion and intimidation, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter/X: @TIAHPodcastFacebook: This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.comWebsite for Aviva Lipkowitz: avivalipkowitz.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happeningAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app or visit Audible.com. Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Sparse_Reflections__a__APM ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting with Ginger Hubbard
Ep. 268 | Should Kids Be Forced to Apologize?

Parenting with Ginger Hubbard

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 32:38


Do you ever find yourself caught in a standoff with your child, demanding an "I'm sorry" while knowing deep down they don't actually mean a word of it? Are you concerned that forcing an apology might create resentment instead of repentance? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of teaching children to apologize and the difference between saying “sorry” and asking for forgiveness. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-268-should-kids-be-forced-to-apologize *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math We Heart Nutrition | code GINGER  REDEEM HealthShare  Schoolhouse Rocked

The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool
ISRAEL SLAMMED After Rubio Says THEY FORCED US Into Iran War

The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 22:14


BUY CAST BREW COFFEE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW - https://castbrew.com/ Become A Member And Protect Our Work at http://www.timcast.com Host: Tim Pool @Timcast (everywhere) Guest: My Second Channel - https://www.youtube.com/timcastnews Podcast Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TimcastIRL For advertising inquiries please email sponsorships@rumble.com

Good Morning Liberty
Israel "Forced Our Hand" on Iran? + The War Powers Shell Game | 1735

Good Morning Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 45:05


Rubio and Speaker Mike Johnson went on camera and accidentally told the truth about the Iran strike story: the "imminent threat" wasn't Iran hitting us first, it was Israel acting and the US expecting the blowback. The guys tear apart the "proactively defensive" framing, ask why "America First" keeps turning into Middle East escalation, and roast the new version of the old sales pitch: Iran is always just months away from "immunity" and "blackmailing America." They also dig into what the War Powers Resolution actually says, why "defensive" is doing a lot of work in these interviews, and how Congress can stop a war of choice immediately if it wants to. Plus: a contractor joke that cuts way too close to home.   00:00 Rubio and Johnson admit the "imminent threat" framing 02:00 "Israel was determined" and the War Powers loophole vibe 03:30 "Great ally" logic and troops put in harm's way 05:20 Was there time for diplomacy or was it "now or never" 07:20 Rubio: "operation needed to happen" and the "immunity" claim 09:20 Netanyahu: "immune within months" and the sales pitch 11:50 Contractor joke, Iron Dome comparison, and the gaslighting point 15:00 The real "danger" is our bases and the bait-on-a-line analogy 16:40 War Powers Resolution basics and what Congress can do now 21:30 "Waffle House" theory for why it happened right now 22:20 Mike Johnson: "not required because it's defensive" 24:30 Leaks excuse, secret briefings, and why "defensive" matters  

Renegade Talk Radio
Episode 536: American Journal Secretary Of State Rubio Admits Israel Forced Trump’s Hand To Attack Iran

Renegade Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 109:26


Secretary Of State Rubio Admits Israel Forced Trump's Hand To Attack Iran, Clinton Depositions On Epstein Investigation Released & USA Now Open To MAJOR Globalist False Flag

Bueno Bueno
I Had to Be Selfish to Win… But It Cost Me Everything - Ep.194

Bueno Bueno

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 102:47


More Content & Channel Perks With Youtube Memberships! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgSueiSghRsBLNuvK8MOQg/join   Join our Run Club! https://strava.app.link/r3ZRAqsd80b   Call Us To Be On The Show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV8WNMg69TLL4nYttVh_mKAoLRYzRtnCT226InJqh3ixQR5g/viewform   Want to send us a gift? PO BOX 311145 Fontana, Ca 92331   Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/buenobuenopdc   Saul V Gomez Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/saulvgomez/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Saulvgomez_ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@saulvgomez   Hans Esquivel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hans_esquivel/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hanss444   Rexx Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rexxb/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/rexxgodb Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rexx.b1   Bueno Bueno   00:00 – intro 03:37 – Join Our Run Club 09:19 – “Baby Mamas Don't Know How to Choose?” 11:28 – Divorce… Then Pregnant?! 12:40 – Abortion, Guilt & Postpartum 16:36 – “We're in the Future… Use Protection” 20:10 – STI Talk & Getting Tested 22:24 – The Cheating Chlamydia Story 24:12 – How Many Pregnancy Scares Have You Had? 26:22 – 15 Years Old & In The Shower Crying 29:42 – The First Real Adult Pregnancy Scare 33:03 – Right Person, Wrong Time 35:33 – The Final Act of Love Was Letting Her Go 37:09 – Forced to Walk Away From Everything I Wanted 40:31 – When Someone Predicts Your Future 44:19 – “You Don't Love Me… You're Not Ready.” 49:56 – Long Distance Relationship in Mexico 52:11 – Is He Using Her for Papers?

Warriors Unmasked
221: When the Uniform Comes Off — Identity, Purpose, and Hope After Service with Jeremy Stalnecker

Warriors Unmasked

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 37:40


When the mission ends, the questions often begin. Jeremy Stalnecker spent years building his identity around service, leadership, and responsibility as a United States Marine infantry officer. But when combat ended and the uniform came off, Jeremy found himself facing a different kind of battle, one marked by anger, isolation, loss of identity, and a quiet belief that he was completely alone. This episode traces Jeremy's journey from combat leadership to personal collapse, and ultimately to clarity. Through painful self-reflection, accountability, faith, and community, Jeremy discovered that the wounds carried after service are not signs of weakness, they are invitations to heal. His story speaks to anyone who has ever lost their sense of purpose after a major life transition and wondered if hope was still possible. Guest Bio Jeremy Stalnecker is the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military service members, veterans, first responders, and their families heal from the unseen wounds of trauma, including PTSD. Raised in San Jacinto, California, Jeremy pursued his lifelong goal of becoming a United States Marine, earning an active-duty commission in 1999 and serving as an infantry platoon commander with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In 2003, Jeremy deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where his unit breached the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and helped secure Baghdad. Following his return from combat, Jeremy transitioned into full-time ministry, serving first as an Assistant Pastor at Coastline Baptist Church in Oceanside, California, and later as Senior Pastor of Bay Area Baptist Church in Fremont, California. In 2015, he joined Mighty Oaks full time, uniting his military experience and ministry calling to help others find healing, identity, and purpose after trauma. Jeremy and his wife Susanne are the parents of four children and remain deeply committed to serving those who are hurting. You'll hear About Why leaving military service can feel like losing your identity overnight The unseen emotional wounds many veterans carry home How anger and isolation quietly take over after transition The moment Jeremy realized he was not alone in his struggle How faith, purpose, and community restore hope after trauma   Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 02:15 Jeremy's Path Into the Marine Corps 05:30 Combat Service and Leadership in Iraq 09:00 Returning Home and Losing Identity 13:30 Anger, Isolation, and Impact on Family 18:00 Being Confronted and Forced to Take Responsibility 22:00 The Realization: "I'm Not the Only One" 26:00 Reconnecting With Fellow Marines and Facing Pain 30:30 Identity, Purpose, and the Role of Faith 34:30 Founding Mighty Oaks and Serving Others 38:30 Leadership, Accountability, and Healing Together 42:00 Jeremy's Message to Anyone Feeling Hopeless 45:00 Chuck's Closing Reflections Chuck's Challenge This week, reflect on who you are beyond your roles, titles, or past seasons. If one of those were taken away, what would still remain? Reach out to one trusted person and have an honest conversation about where you're finding your identity right now. You don't have to carry that weight alone. Connect with Jeremy Stalnecker Website: https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremystalnecker/ X: https://x.com/jstalnecker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyStalnecker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremystalneckerofficial Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk
The NFL Combine Just Forced the 49ers to Rethink Their Draft Strategy - Wake Up w/ Damon & Larry

Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 109:09


Reshuffling the roster ... next few weeks are crucial for the 49ers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Always Authors
Fiona Davis and Allison Pataki "The Met Was Forced to Return the Mummy"

Always Authors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 48:08


These amazing queens of historical fiction will thrill you with tales of how they choose their subjects, how they research the stories and how you need to be ready to say 'I'm finished' when you think you could edit for the rest of your life.  ​ You may hear tales of Leprechauns, exorcisms and algebra as well!

YAP - Young and Profiting
Dave Ramsey: Get Rich and Stay Rich, Financial Decisions That Help You Build Wealth | Finance | E388

YAP - Young and Profiting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 57:19


Despite having a finance degree and achieving early success, Dave Ramsey experienced bankruptcy. Forced to rebuild from zero, he turned to timeless financial principles that not only restored his wealth but also helped him build a business that serves millions on their journey to financial freedom. Now on Spotify video! In this episode, Dave returns with some proven money management strategies to help high earners avoid costly financial mistakes, eliminate debt, and build lasting wealth. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:40) From Bankruptcy to Personal Finance Principles  (07:30) Credit Cards and Spending Psychology (15:56) Is There Anything Like Good Debt? (18:28) Debt Snowball vs. Avalanche Strategy (20:17) Financial Planning for High Earners (30:11) Money Mistakes Young People Make (39:19) Ramsey Solutions' Business and Revenue Model (44:16) Creator Entrepreneurship and Succession Strategy (49:21) Recurring Revenue Built on Trust Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He is the host of The Ramsey Show with over 18 million listeners each week. Through decades of research on wealth-building and investing, Dave has helped millions achieve financial freedom using proven money management principles. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Spectrum Business - Keep your business connected seamlessly with fast, reliable Internet, Phone, TV, and Mobile services. Visit https://spectrum.com/Business to learn more. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/profiting and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Bitdefender - Start protecting your business today with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Get 30% off your plan at bitdefender.com/profiting  Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay   Resources Mentioned: Dave's Website: ramseysolutions.com Dave's App, EveryDollar: everydollar.com  Dave's Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove  YAP E344 with Dave Ramsey: youngandprofiting.co/E344  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Risk Management, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast, Saving

Reasonable Faith Podcast
Was God Forced to Kill Jesus?

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 15:35


Couldn't God come up with a more creative way to save us from our sins? Is he somehow trapped by his own moral law?

Gypsy Tales
CHAPTER 386 Ft. Rick Johnson

Gypsy Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 187:31


Ricky "RJ" Johnson — 7-time AMA champion and the original supercross bad boy — joins the Gypsy Tales Podcast for over 3 hours.Ricky won 61 AMA national races, held the all-time Supercross wins record, dominated the 250cc and 500cc classes for HRC Honda under Roger De Coster, won 4 Motocross des Nations with Team USA, and was forced to retire at just 25 after a devastating wrist injury at the 1989 Gatorback National. After motocross he won the Baja 1000 twice and earned ASA stock car Rookie of the Year alongside Jimmie Johnson.In this episode Ricky breaks down how good Jett Lawrence really is, whether Haiden Deegan can beat Jett, what signing with Fox Racing was like, Jeffrey Herlings and the European riders, his biggest rivals from the 80s, the brutal reality of motocross media, factory bike advantages, Hunter Lawrence in 2026, and his 2026 Supercross predictions.

Alpha and Omega Ministries
Rome's Forced Anachronism

Alpha and Omega Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 68:10


Today we looked at a few comments made by Trent Horn in the sola scriptura debate in Dallas, and then returned to the Hansen/Heschmeyer debate from Salt Lake. We analyze the cross-examination and point out problems on both sides! #TheDividingLine #JamesWhite #RomanCatholicism #Mormonism #Apologetics

rSlash
r/Offmychest I Was Forced into a Poly Marriage

rSlash

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 17:04


0:00 Intro 0:07 Poly 3:26 Fake spanish 8:10 Group chat 11:53 Karma 13:48 Daughter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices