Podcasts about Foursomes

On today's episode, the Fearsome Threesome opens with Glenn's Cyber Beast taking a flying fender on I-20, then Mark hits the board with gerontocracy, Clarity Act drama, the ARMA Bitcoin-buy idea, AI guardrails, and whether AGI already showed up at Jensen's party. James walks through real AI agents in a law office—and what happens when your bots start looping each other into a token bill—then deep-dives Elon's factory rethink and the quiet Optimus tease. David phones in for Technology Thursday crypto: why Clarity looked like theater, why XRP already has a clearer lane, Russia/BRICS noise, fee rails vs banks, and Mark vs David on whether Bitcoin dips before it runs. They wander into medical tourism, AI-apocalypse movie night, Anthropic's “profitable” math, SpaceX dogfooding, and a late Kiffin/NCAA/NIL sports spiral before Glenn sends you to PJ's in Haughton for the Maple Street blend. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, Legal Tuesday with James, Glenn, and Dwayne (Tim in the room; Ben sat out) opens on “we lost the midterms” after the Supreme Court denied Trump's emergency stay on the Postal Service mail-ballot rules — Kavanaugh's concurrence on midterm prejudice, Alito's dissent, and a district-court Elections Clause win that leaves the injunction in place. They unpack Paxton vs Talafrico (Tallarico), fake polls, Steve Hilton for California governor, Lee Zeldin's NGO clawback, and Dwayne's notary-affidavit EO brainstorm for California ballot batches. Mitch McConnell's “auto finger” one-vote cameo and today's Save Act / Clarity Act cloture votes set up the case stack: a DHS student-and-journalist visa-duration block, Judge O'Toole yanking OPM's “loyalty essay” as forced speech, and Louisiana v. FDA over mailed abortion pills and telehealth standing at the Fifth Circuit. Grow NELA Meta tax spillover (Richland up ~400%), AI doomerism as a Mike Benz–called scam with a liability-shield ask, diesel weeks from a damaged Saudi pipeline, and Tesla Roadster cold-thrust fever dreams land at Starbase Louisiana — then Maple Street doubles and PJ's Exit 33. Don't miss it!

We predicted 8-8, and we got it! Join us as we recap all of the action from Day 2 of the 2026 Solheim Cup. From morning Foursomes to afternoon Fourballs, we break it down on-site at Bernardus Golf Club. Plus reactions to individual play, weather, tomorrow's singles matches, and more. Presented by Titleist. Support our sponsors: Titleist - the #1 ball in Golf! High Noon - Suns Up! Yeti - Built for the Wild Looking to travel this year, check out East Sands Golf Co.: https://www.eastsandsgolf.co/nlu Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4-4 after Day 1 of the 2026 Solheim Cup. From morning Foursomes to afternoon Fourballs, we break it down on-site at Bernardus Golf Club. Plus reactions to individual play, weather, tomorrow's pairings, and more. Presented by Titleist. Support our sponsors: Titleist - the #1 ball in Golf! High Noon - Suns Up! Whoop - code NLU at https://join.whoop.com/nlu and join our Whoop Group with COMM-NLUNLU Looking to travel this year, check out East Sands Golf Co.: https://www.eastsandsgolf.co/nlu Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Legal Tuesday is back with the band together. James, Glenn, Dwayne, and Ben work from a Supreme Court emergency ruling on campaign ad rates, through the shadow-docket fight over USPS mail-ballot rules, to whether Texas's Senate race is closer than it looks. They correct the Amazon cargo-jet story, then run Tesla, Cybercab, and the Boring Company against oil, diesel, and the Strait of Hormuz. After Glenn has to go, the table takes the White House's old-TV video, the Meta build in Richland Parish, and Hyundai-Posco's $5.8 billion steel mill planned for Ascension Parish, plus James's story of an early GPS running him and Charlotte in circles around Donaldsonville. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, the Fearsome Threesome take on Technology Thursday with Mark LaGrone joining from San Antonio. We start with Starbase rising over the old softball field, then dig into Telegram's crypto wallets, X Money, AI trading bots, and a 24/7 tokenized market with instant settlement as the Texas Stock Exchange gets its soft open. From there it's persistent AI that learns how you drive, using AI to push back on an insurance adjuster, and what any of it leaves for lawyers. We print a house, print a chess queen, and print dinner, then get serious about Anthropic's fight with the Pentagon, quantum theft, and who actually holds authority over the courts. The back half runs from humanoid companion robots and raising kids around AI to Waymo in Dallas, the singularity, and a crypto sprint through the Clarity Act, Russia's new framework, and why limited supply plus institutional demand has everybody watching for FOMO. Lightning Network and buying Bitcoin through E-Trade got parked, and next Thursday we're going all in on SpaceX. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, Legal Tuesday runs almost two hours with a surprise road-crew call-in from Ben. The panel works Northern Louisiana Medical Center's Medicare clock (Oct 1), voter-fraud sweeps and Dominion machines, Mamdani's NYC prayer-street closures, and a SCOTUS block on activist judges and standing. Second half is energy math (Henry Hub, Venezuela crude, the EV road-fee fight), Optimus and Chinese robots from Terminators to pecan trees, Shapiro's Amish measles blame game, and the White House ballroom standing fight. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss a wide-ranging “Conspiracy Friday” conversation featuring Charlotte and Mark, beginning with humorous—but unverified—claims about QAnon, Project Looking Glass, Skinwalker Ranch, digital IDs, weather manipulation, and events in Nepal. The hosts also examine political influence, online data investigator “Data Republican,” alleged funding networks, media narratives, and how sensational headlines can shape public perception. The conversation shifts to AI's potential effects on employment, education, robotics, population trends, and the future relevance of college degrees. Finally, the group considers how Louisiana's expanding space and technology industries could affect ULL, Louisiana Tech, Ruston, Lafayette, and nearby communities. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, Mark Lagrone sits in from San Antonio and David calls in from South Dakota State as the futurists work through Starbase Louisiana, crypto, and AI jobs. The panel maps a 3,000-job spaceport on the Vermilion coast, a trades boom across five states, and whether 30 launches a day become as boring as jets. Mark walks Bitcoin off the $80K shelf, the Clarity Act, and XRP as bank rails, James buys a thousand dollars of XRP on the air, and Mark becomes a whole-coiner before he has to leave. David takes the second half into NCAA eligibility and the transfer portal, then the group lands on Tesla FSD near-misses and a file-clerk job a Grok bot retired in half a day. Blockchain 101 got parked for next time. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss the evolution of First Amendment protections through Schenck v. United States and Brandenburg v. Ohio, contrasting the “clear and present danger” standard with the modern test for speech intended and likely to produce imminent lawless action. The hosts examine how those rulings may relate to investigative journalism, public recording, and a California privacy measure that critics believe could hinder reporting on immigration-related organizations. They also discuss a possible Louisiana rocket-launch project near Pecan Island, while noting that the project had not been officially confirmed in the transcript. The conversation turns to reported financial pressure on Iran through sanctions targeting networks that may help circumvent restrictions, alongside discussion of a recent tanker incident and oil prices. Finally, the group explores how AI agents could streamline law-office work by organizing emails, filing documents, handling medical-record workflows, and assigning tasks while allowing staff to move into higher-value roles. Don't miss it!

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann visits with actor, writer and director Ed Burns about his independently produced film Finnegan's Foursome, his love of golf and Ireland, and the experience of filming at the spectacular Carne Golf Links in County Mayo.Ann also catches up with Jack Whaley, the 22-year-old Englishman and rising senior at Florida State, fresh off his dramatic victory at the 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club. Whaley discusses his road to the prestigious Havemeyer Trophy, the key advice he received from his FSU coach, his father's influence, and his excitement about representing Great Britain & Ireland in the upcoming Walker Cup at Lahinch. 

In 1839, conjoined twins and famous showmen Chang and Eng Bunker — native to Thailand, then called Siam — took a break from touring, settled in North Carolina, bought a slave plantation, and married two American sisters. The interracial union caused a public scandal for more reasons than one, and their story is the inspiration for Christina Baker Kline's novel The Foursome. In today's episode, Baker Kline, who is a distant cousin of the twins' wives, speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about exploring the complexity of the foursome's place in a society that both feared and fetishized them. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

On today's episode, we discuss cryptocurrency, college athletics, emerging surveillance technology, and the future of artificial intelligence. The hosts share their personal—and explicitly nonprofessional—views on Bitcoin, XRP, institutional investment, inflation concerns, and the risks and opportunities they see in digital assets. They also debate changing NCAA eligibility rules, NIL-driven college sports, and whether major conferences may further separate from smaller programs. The conversation turns to Flock cameras and AI-enabled surveillance, weighing public-safety uses against privacy concerns and the prospect of increasingly pervasive tracking. Finally, the group considers AI competition and regulation, arguing that efforts to control the technology could concentrate power among a small number of large companies. Don't miss it!

On this episode No Rest for the Weekend's Jason Godbey and Eric McClanahan review films from this year's Tribeca Festival including: Finnegan's Foursome, Dante, Death Boom, and Humpty Dumpty X.No Rest for the Weekend's coverage of the Tribeca Festival is sponsored by Blackmagic Designwww.blackmagicdesign.comTonkawa Film Festivalwww.tonkawafilmfestival.comProduced byYasin LagoJason GodbeyMusic by Christopher Gillard

On today's episode, we discuss a Louisiana Supreme Court recusal dispute involving St. Charles Surgical Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Chief Justice John Weimer, and former Justice Scott Crichton. The panel breaks down why the court found that the documented personal conflict and public criticism created a substantial, objective risk that the chief justice could not fairly participate in the case. They also examine the underlying tensions over judicial stipends, administrative authority, and the challenges of keeping personal disputes from undermining public confidence in the courts. The conversation expands into judicial elections versus appointments, ranked-choice voting and upcoming state races, before turning to a Second Amendment case challenging federal restrictions on suppressors and certain short-barreled firearms. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss local expansion plans for a major data center, possible nuclear-power development, and speculation about future SpaceX activity near Louisiana's coast. The panel explores how AI agents could streamline repetitive professional work, including research, document review, and legal discovery responses, while also weighing privacy and reliability concerns. They share firsthand experiences with Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, praising its improvements while noting continuing quirks with parking, route choices, and driver-profile preferences. The conversation also covers Tesla demand and battery refurbishment, the EU's fine against X, J.D. Vance's comments on the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency, and political reactions to prominent public figures and sports controversies. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss the fast-moving intersection of government technology, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the future of transportation. The panel debates whether DOGE-style efforts improved government accountability and spending transparency, then turns to the Clarity Act, crypto legislation, Bitcoin, and concerns about national debt. They explore how automation, robotics, universal basic income, and AI-designed health treatments could reshape work, affordability, and longevity. The conversation closes with Tesla's high-performance Plaid motor, the possibility of autonomous flying vehicles, and the human-factor challenges that remain when drivers transition between self-driving and manual control. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss whether rapid advances in AI, robotics, and automation could create a post-scarcity society—and whether that vision resembles communism, free-market innovation, or something entirely new. The panel examines Elon Musk's predictions about abundant production, low-cost energy, AI assistants, and a temporary universal high income, while debating the risks of government redistribution and centralized control. They explore Marx's ideas about technology freeing people from labor, contrasting them with the view that human desires continually create new forms of scarcity. The conversation also considers AI tokens and robots as possible future economic tools, along with concerns about AI alignment, autonomy, surveillance, and the potential “road to serfdom” when people lose control over their work, property, or choices. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss how new technologies and bold engineering are reshaping satellite internet, space exploration, and the crypto landscape. James, Glenn, Mark, and Dwayne start with the decline of legacy providers like HughesNet and Viasat, contrasting their expensive, high‑latency service with the low‑Earth‑orbit Starlink network that has rapidly taken their rural customer base. They walk through how Elon Musk leveraged SpaceX's launch capabilities to build Starlink's satellite “parades” cheaply enough to offer faster, more reliable service, and why older geostationary models were doomed to fail in comparison. The conversation then touches on reliability claims from other providers like DirecTV, highlighting how even small percentages of downtime translate to days without service for consumers. Looking ahead, the hosts tease upcoming discussions about crypto, including cold card security hacks, and mention a recent crash on the moon as another example of how fast‑moving technology can both succeed dramatically and fail in fascinating ways. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss the looming death and succession drama surrounding Mitch McConnell, with the hosts blasting what they see as partisan manipulation of timelines, state authority, and the 17th Amendment to preserve establishment power in the Senate. They frame McConnell's condition, his wife's alleged ties to China, and the handling of his potential replacement as part of a broader pattern of “communist” and technocratic influence hollowing out representative government. The conversation expands into worries about AI-driven futures of “plentiful abundance,” arguing that humans will still manufacture uncertainty and meaning beyond what machines can predict or control. Ben joins mid-show with updates from a Meta plant build-out and lighthearted news of becoming a grandfather, providing a brief human-scale counterpoint to the heavy political and technological themes. Throughout, the Fearsome Foursome mix sharp political cynicism with personal anecdotes and humor, emphasizing how law, technology, and elite interests intersect to shape everyday American life. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss how the hosts' personal experiences with illness shape their differing perspectives on the severity of COVID-19, while also examining how government responses may have amplified its impacts. They then shift into an extended “Musk and the future” segment, digging into Tesla's evolving Full Self-Driving behavior, Starship's unusually gentle splashdown and recovery, and how open-sourcing Tesla software could accelerate broader EV adoption. The conversation explores Elon Musk's broader vision: robotaxis, Optimus humanoid robots, and remotely performed robotic surgeries that could eventually learn from every operation to enable autonomous surgical care and battlefield medicine. In the financial realm, the group breaks down the proposed Clarity Act for cryptocurrency, debating how clearer rules, institutional money, and tokenization of assets might transform banking, retirement, and everyday finance by the late 2030s. They close with an eerie look at orca “culture” off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, where killer whales appear to be passing down learned behavior and possible grudges as they repeatedly attack boats in a specific region. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss the legal and constitutional issues surrounding civil asset forfeiture, using the long-running Alaska bush pilot case as our main example. Tim walks through the facts of Dupuy v. State of Alaska, where a pilot flying a passenger and her cargo toward a dry village had his plane seized after troopers found beer in the passenger's belongings, leading to misdemeanor charges and years of litigation over the loss of his aircraft. James critiques the Alaska Supreme Court's opinion as “atrocious” and explains how civil forfeiture, originally intended to target criminal enterprises, has become a revenue tool that flips the presumption of innocence by forcing ordinary people to prove their cash or property is legitimate. The group contrasts in personam punishment against in rem actions “against the property,” highlights how police departments benefit directly from seized assets, and notes Louisiana's somewhat stronger procedural protections that require trials for forfeitures. Along the way, listeners hear colorful examples—from old cars with new tires to frozen “shake missiles” at riots—that illustrate why many legal scholars across the political spectrum see civil forfeiture as ripe for Supreme Court reconsideration. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss Monday news with the “Fearsome Foursome,” opening with Tesla talk, new Full Self-Driving updates, and whether Dwayne should finally trade in his gas car. The hosts swap stories about how the latest FSD build handles driver attention, routes around construction, and sometimes chooses “fastest” paths that feel risky in real-world traffic. They then pivot to politics, unpacking the indictment of Hawaii's lieutenant governor Sylvia Luke on conspiracy and campaign-reporting charges, and using it to reflect on how parties sometimes “eat their own” when a politician becomes a liability. This leads into a broader conversation about democratic socialists, historical parallels with Nazi and Stalin-era party labels, and Greg Gutfeld's warning to take even small, radical movements seriously if they turn violent. Throughout, the crew mixes humor, local travel and construction gripes, and sharp commentary on power, loyalty, and what recent indictments might signal for the broader political climate. Don't miss it!

Episode 204: Metal, Mischief, and Getting Close with Thorsome Things are seriously heating up at the V2V club this week... In this episode, we're keeping things very close and deliciously friendly right here in Nuneaton. We poured some drinks, dimmed the lights, and sat down with the absolutely stunning couple, Thorsome. If you haven't crossed paths with this incredible couple yet, buckle up—they are about to bring a whole new alternative vibe to your lifestyle radar. For their big debut, we sat down to get under the surface and find out exactly what makes them tick. From their own sexy journey in the scene to the tantalizing details of their brand-new event, Metal & Mischief, no topic was off-limits. Expect plenty of laughs, undeniable chemistry, and a heavy dose of naughtiness. (Adult Content: Strictly 18+ Only.) If you are aged 25 and over you may be able to meet the hosts & Guests of Vanilla to Vixen at the V2V Club. Visit the Club Website for more information. You can contact Mr and Mrs N in the following ways :- V2V Club Website :- V2V.UK Fab Swingers :- naughtycp1 V2V CLUB Email :- naughtycp1@yahoo.com Instagram :- V2V_Club You can contact todays guests via their Fab Swingers profile :- Thorsome Mr and Mrs N's book "Vanilla To Vixen - My Journey from a Vanilla Life to becoming a Hot Wife" is available now from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Click on the following link. https://amzn.eu/d/2jKocJO Join Mr and Mrs N's Discord Chat Server :- This is a safe and discreet place where you can chat to fellow liberated members involved in the swinging lifestyle also known as the naughty hobby.  Please read and respect our chat server rules before joining our Discord Chat Server. This service is completely free, there are many rooms to enjoy with fellow members of the swinging community. You MUST BE OVER 24 YEARS OLD TO JOIN THIS DISCORD SERVER. Our Discord server is for social swingers chat. It is exclusively for people involved in the swinging lifestyle. it is not a "pick up" or dating site. You must NOT private message other members without asking their permission in the general chat room. All rooms within V2V Discord are moderated. The following link is an invite into the Vanilla To Vixen Discord Chat Server. Join our discord chat by visiting V2V.UK

On today's episode, we discuss technology, crypto, and artificial intelligence with the “Fearsome Foursome” and their resident college coach and crypto enthusiast, David. After some light banter about broken air conditioners, sinking boats full of guns and crypto wallets, and the ever-growing FBI files of the hosts, the conversation turns to recent movements in Bitcoin prices and what those swings mean for everyday investors. The group then dives into a spirited debate over the current and future impact of AI on work, medicine, and daily life, contrasting skepticism about its 80% accuracy and lack of conscience with optimism about rapid advances and embodied systems like Teslas and humanoid robots. They explore whether AI will truly displace large numbers of workers, how much human oversight will always be required, and why having a “body” might matter for genuine intelligence and responsibility. The episode closes by connecting these technological questions to college athletics and coaching, arguing that no matter how powerful AI becomes, certain human roles—like mentoring and leadership—are unlikely to be replaced. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss the legal and constitutional issues raised by modern asset forfeiture laws through several real-world case examples. The hosts focus on an Alaska bush pilot whose $100,000 airplane was seized over a passenger's six-pack of beer destined for a dry village, using his long legal battle to illustrate questions around excessive fines and property rights under the Eighth Amendment. They connect this to broader concerns about how civil asset forfeiture often harms ordinary people more than major drug traffickers, highlighting scenarios where cash or vehicles are taken based on tenuous suspicions. Throughout the conversation, they raise practical questions about fairness and intent—such as whether transporting an intoxicated person would trigger the same penalties as carrying alcohol itself—and emphasize the need for clearer limits on government power in these cases. The episode ultimately invites listeners to think critically about the balance between enforcing local laws and protecting individual liberties, especially in rural and remote communities. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss Donald Trump's recent East Wing primetime speech on election fraud and the SAVE Act, debating whether it was a watered‑down repeat for “high‑information” voters or a necessary opening salvo for Americans just waking up to the issue. The hosts argue over Trump's lack of specific names and indictments, with some seeing it as frustratingly nebulous and others comparing it to a “soft bomb” meant to prime low‑information CNN/ABC/NBC audiences before detailed evidence and prosecutions follow. They examine media reactions, noting that several major networks refused to carry the speech, and even cite AI estimates that Trump has mentioned voter fraud and the SAVE Act dozens to hundreds of times in the last two years, raising questions about message saturation versus reach. The conversation widens into discussion of Chinese influence operations, CIA‑linked culture wars from Haight‑Ashbury to modern rap, and the broader struggle between “anti‑communists” and what they see as a death‑cult political establishment. Throughout, Charlotte, Dwayne, Mark, and James wrestle with strategy and timing—whether Trump should “drop the receipts” now or keep building public awareness—while insisting that naming names and enforcing consequences must eventually follow if the SAVE Act and election integrity claims are to mean anything. Don't miss it!

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakening App on the Apple Store.As the clock ticks down to her wedding day, Jess finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions during the final hours of her bachelorette party. Soon, she will don the white dress and step into a new life, leaving behind the wild and scandalous adventures that have defined her youth. But in these fleeting moments, the thrill of nostalgia beckons her to embrace one last taste of freedom.When Jess unexpectedly reunites with her old flame, the air crackles with unresolved passion, igniting memories of nights filled with lust and adventure.As they share stolen glances and heated whispers, she grapples with the tantalizing possibility of indulging in one final escapade before settling into her new life.But the night takes an unexpected turn when Jess witnesses her best friend surrendering to temptation with an old partner, sending her heart racing and her desires spiraling. In a haze of excitement and longing, Jess is drawn into a whirlwind of passion that challenges everything she thought she wanted.Will she seize the moment and dive into one last night of madness, or will the weight of her impending marriage hold her back? Last Night of Temptation is an exhilarating tale of desire and self-discovery, where the boundaries of love and lust blur, inviting readers to join Jess on her intoxicating journey of liberation and unforgettable choices.

No Rest for the Weekend's Eric McClanhan speaks with director Jessica Chandler about her latest documentary feature, Death Boom which screened at this year's Tribeca Festival as part of the Escape From Tribeca Program and Brian d'Arcy James about his role Finnegan's Foursome directed by Ed Burns.No Rest for the Weekend's Eric McClahan caught up with Brian d'Arcy James at this year's Tribeca Festival. James stars in the latest from director Ed Burns, Finnegan's Foursome.No Rest for the Weekend's coverage of the Tribeca Festival is sponsored by Blackmagic Designwww.blackmagicdesign.comTonkawa Film Festivalwww.tonkawafilmfestival.comProduced byEric McClanahanJason GodbeyMusic by Christopher Gillard

On today's episode, we discuss how recent legal decisions on birthright citizenship and executive power could reshape U.S. immigration and sovereignty debates. The hosts walk through Justice Gorsuch's opinion on Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, explaining his focus on “domicile” rather than simple geography and how that would exclude tourists, transients, and many people here illegally from automatic citizenship. They address Gorsuch's and Kavanaugh's opinions, emphasizing that together they point to narrowly tailored injunctions, case-by-case domicile hearings, and a larger role for Congress rather than treating the 14th Amendment as a blanket rule. From there, the conversation shifts to economic philosophy, as they critique protectionist “Promethean Action” proposals, defend Milton Friedman's free enterprise ideas with limited national-security exceptions, and argue that overregulation—rather than trade itself—drives U.S. manufacturing overseas. The episode rounds out with updates on Lindsey Graham's sister's appointment to his Senate seat, emerging claims of Georgia election fraud, flock cameras and surveillance, and Rubio's pushback against the International Criminal Court, all framed as examples of how law, politics, and civil liberties intersect. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss how small everyday choices—from coffee orders to parenting styles—connect to larger questions about technology, freedom, and personal responsibility in modern America. The hosts revisit their deep dive into cryptocurrency and AI, then pivot into self-driving cars, Waymo monitoring passengers, and whether tools like flock cameras and police body cams make us safer or simply more surveilled. They explore truancy laws and cases where parents are blamed for their children's crimes, debating where accountability for kids' actions fairly begins and ends. The conversation then turns to Meta's alleged use of contractors to seed disturbing content on competitor platforms, concerns about “bioshocking” and MK Ultra–style manipulation through AI, and how much due process still protects citizens in this environment. Throughout, they weave in conspiracy-tinged reflections on political leaders, social decay, and the possibility of future economic and technological “kill switches,” while insisting listeners stay informed without letting the chaos steal their joy. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss how everyday “futurists” are already living with emerging technologies like home solar systems, Tesla vehicles, and driverless trucks, and what that means for our power grid and personal safety. The hosts explore how large batteries, solar panels, and even Tesla's own insurance model are reshaping the way utilities manage peak demand and how individuals prepare for outages. They then shift into a lively deep dive on cryptocurrency—especially Bitcoin and XRP—unpacking concepts like bear markets, government reserves, and how banks might use crypto to move money faster and cheaper across borders. Throughout the conversation, the panel balances optimism and skepticism, reminding listeners that this is a fun, informal discussion rather than formal investment advice, while still highlighting the real-world financial tools and risks tied to these innovations. Don't miss it!

For goofy guys like Patrick, Adam, and Rob, this is just a movie. Download this episode here. Listen to F This Movie! on Apple Podcasts. Also discussed this episode: L'Avventura (1960), Normal (2025), Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), Dante's Peak (1997), Rope (1948), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), Furious 7 (2015), Finnegan's Foursome (2026), Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026), The Invite (2026)

No Rest for the Weekend' takes you to the red carpet for the world premiere of In Memoriam where we caught up with stars Marc Maron, Talia Ryder, Justin Long, Amanda Booth, Mila DeGray, Saydee Dickinson, Megalyn Echikunwoke and Merrick Hanna, and the world premiere of Finnegan's Foursome where we caught up with Aaron Lubin, Erica Hernandez, Tricia Alexandro, Monica McCarthy, Brian Muller, Ed Burns and Brian d'Arcy James. No Rest for the Weekend's coverage of the Tribeca Festival is sponsored by Blackmagic Designwww.blackmagicdesign.comTonkawa Film Festivalwww.tonkawafilmfestival.comProduced byEric McClanahanJason GodbeyYasin lagoSergei MarkelovMusic by Christopher Gillard

On today's episode, we discuss the massive Independence Day celebration in Washington, D.C., including a 45-minute fireworks display and a dramatic flyover by the new “ghost bat” stealth aircraft that the hosts describe with awe and pride. The Fearsome Foursome then pivot to breaking news closer to home, bringing on Ben to unpack why the Louisiana Attorney General was arrested and what that says about state and national politics. As the conversation deepens, they critique government spending, taxation, and social programs, highlighting a story about a friend receiving substantial disability payments and questioning the incentives created by such policies. From there, the hosts launch into a historical and ideological discussion of communism, referencing atrocities under Lenin and Stalin, contrasting them with fascism, and arguing that many schools downplay these histories to keep citizens dependent. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of teaching uncomfortable historical truths, quoting Cicero's idea that ignorance of history keeps people childlike and calling on listeners to learn and share statistics about totalitarian regimes. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss how rapidly advancing technologies like Neuralink, humanoid robots, quantum computing, and AI are reshaping both everyday life and global power dynamics. The “Fearsome Threesome” start with Elon Musk's brain-computer interface, joking about mind-reading spouses while weighing its promise for paralyzed patients against the risks of turning healthy people into always-connected “upgrades.” They then pivot to Tesla's Optimus robots and other automation tools, asking how far we should go in outsourcing physical and cognitive labor to machines—and what that might mean for work, privacy, and even sexuality. In the second half, the conversation shifts to quantum computing's potential to crack existing encryption, drain bank accounts, and compromise crypto wallets, highlighting the need for cold storage and stronger security practices. Throughout, the hosts oscillate between excitement and dread, framing this tech arms race as a kind of “new atomic age” where falling behind in AI and quantum capabilities could leave entire nations—and ordinary citizens—dangerously exposed. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss a Louisiana “John Doe” case that tests how far state emergency powers can go in limiting medical malpractice and discrimination claims. The hosts walk through Doe's lawsuit against a physical therapy provider, explaining how the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act raised the burden of proof to gross negligence during the COVID-19 emergency and initially blocked his malpractice claim. When Doe's attorneys shifted to federal discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, lower courts still dismissed the case, treating the state emergency standard as controlling. The crew then breaks down how the U.S. Supreme Court reversed and remanded, citing the Supremacy Clause and clarifying that a state emergency statute cannot override federal civil rights protections or bar federal claims from being heard. They close by reflecting on what this means for future plaintiffs, federalism, and the limits of state “emergency” shields for healthcare providers and governments. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss how Donald Trump's recent comments about “communists finally making their move” fit into a broader narrative about Democratic Socialists, election integrity, and the future of American politics. The “Fearsome Foursome” unpack Trump's claim that he has been “waiting and preparing for this for a long time,” speculating about legal “traps,” constitutional provisions on internal enemies, and the possibility of high-profile prosecutions tied to campaign financing and election fraud. They highlight recent New York elections, question how certain candidates were funded, and argue that a growing number of fraud cases—though mostly involving smaller figures—are beginning to validate long-standing MAGA concerns about stolen elections. Along the way, they reference media sources like Prometheus Action, contrast polished teleprompter pundits with traditional cable news personalities, and reflect on how narratives about communism and Western civilization are being revived for a new political moment. The episode closes by asking whether voters will recognize and respond to these trends before the midterms, or whether the “trap” Trump's supporters anticipate will spring too late to change the country's trajectory. Don't miss it!

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. Use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in the store to get 10% off Susie's favorite books! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 587) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Little Bookshop by the Harbor by Jean Stone The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter Jump and Find Joy by Hoda Kotb Discernment by Henry Nouwen Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs by Heather Lende Ordinary Time - the Paperback with new essays by Annie B. Jones Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway More Things in Heaven and Earth by Jeff High Each Shining Hour by Jeff High A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year Edited by Liz Ison Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben A Moment of Calm a Soothing Poem for every Day of the Year Edited by Ana Sampson Homecoming Meditations by Jessica Boston From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline. Shop Mom is reading Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, and Wendi Jenkins.

On today's episode, we discuss how emerging technologies—from Elon Musk's latest ventures to distributed data centers and AI tools—are rapidly reshaping everyday life and work. The hosts swap stories about travel, food production, and even homemade chocolate before diving into a lively exploration of Neuralink, AI-generated political ads, and the ethics of augmenting or copying the human brain. They highlight both the promise and the potential abuse of AI in elections, noting how difficult it is becoming to know which information and images to trust. The conversation also touches on practical tech like voice-to-text and Microsoft productivity tools, weighing their convenience against their frustrations. Throughout, the “fearsome foursome” keep the tone light and humorous, even as they raise serious questions about privacy, autonomy, and the direction of future technology. Don't miss it!

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On today's episode, the crew checks in with Dwayne live from a chocolate farm on Roatán, jokes about getting “stranded” on a cacao-covered island, and then pivots back to politics with an “Apprentice update” on whether J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio is now the inside favorite to be Trump's running mate based on their roles in the Iran memorandum of understanding. They unpack reports of internal turmoil within Iran's IRGC as Israel hammers Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, discuss SpaceX's “Starfall” demo for point‑to‑point orbital return capsules, and talk about using micro‑nuclear plants to power massive AI data centers while tiptoeing around anti‑nuke activists. Other topics include the collapse of Democratic fundraising after USAID money spigots were reportedly shut, the DNC's debt versus the RNC's cash pile, Tulsi Gabbard's exit and her parting shots tying Fauci and “the scarf lady” to gain‑of‑function work, and Bill Pulte's rumored role as a “weed whacker” for deep‑state employees inside the intelligence community. The conversation closes with a wide‑ranging critique of Sharia enclaves, Dearborn‑style local takeovers, the incompatibility of Islamic law with American women's rights, and the historical lesson of “cooping” in Edgar Allan Poe's day—used here as a metaphor for how modern voting changes in places like California dismantle hard‑won election safeguards. Don't miss it!

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 586) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie is reading: ● Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox ● Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore ● The Shampoo Effect  by Jenny Jackson (out June 30) Ashley is reading: ● Brawler by Lauren Groff ● Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenburg ● Theo of Golden by Allen Levi ● Kin by Tayari Jones ● Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri ● The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos ● Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Annie is watching: ● Off Campus ● The Dark Wizard Ashley is watching: ● Love Story ● Company Retreat ● Her shark on Fahlo Annie listening to: ● The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline ● Mumford & Sons ● Noah Kahan ● Writing music Ashley listening to: ● Porch Light by Noah Kahan ● Begin Again by Mumford and Sons ● Sleepyhead by Young and Sick Annie buying: ● House stuff Ashley buying: ● Cotton Candy grapes From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Fair Ones (out October 6) by Lydia Millet. Ashley is reading Anywhere Else by Rachel Knox. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

On today's episode, we discuss the latest round of Tesla updates—from Glenn's Cybertruck now summoning itself in from the rain and parking neatly under his portico, to the newly unlocked “a‑hole mode” and all the juvenile branding that seems to delight Elon Musk as much as his fans. The crew then dives into SpaceX's blockbuster IPO and national‑security designation for its AI data center, talking about how that “too big to fail” status protects Musk from certain lawsuits even as 80 Texas homeowners sue over Starship launch damage. From there, they unpack the proposed Bitcoin Clarity Act, arguing over whether it represents dangerous regulation or useful “deregulation” that could let pension funds, IRAs, and treasuries safely hold crypto, and they explain why NFTs may have a second life as authenticity certificates in a world of AI‑generated fake apps and media. They also hit a string of AI stories: Anthropic allegedly logging user data against its own policies, Perplexity's sometimes‑flattering but misleading language about “keeping things in mind,” and AMD's new “AI box” hardware meant to run large models locally without constant internet access. The episode closes with a rapid‑fire look at how AI‑built interfaces could make many standalone apps obsolete, why governments are suing or shielding tech giants like OpenAI and Musk almost simultaneously, and what this all might mean for ordinary users just trying to drive their cars, protect their privacy, and not get left behind by the next software update. Don't miss it!

FINNEGAN'S FOURSOME MOVIE REVIEW From multi-hyphenate filmmaker Edward Burns comes Finnegan's Foursome, a dramedy about a golf loving clan of Irish-Americans. Brothers Teddy (Brian d'Arcy James) and Freddy (Burns) and their respective grown children, Marie (Erica Hernández) and Frankie (Brian Muller) have traveled to the ancestral home of their recently deceased patriarch, James (Ian McElhinney) […]

On today's episode, we discuss everything from patriotic pageants to broken schools, starting with Trump's over‑the‑top birthday bash—fighter‑jet flyovers, bald eagles, UFC fights, and a rainbow over the Mall—contrasted with a cringe‑filled Democratic counter‑rally featuring the off‑key protest song “No Kings.” The crew riffs on celebrity Trump‑haters like Robert De Niro, mocks The View ahead of J.D. Vance's appearance, and argues that modern politics operates as a “blackmail‑ocracy” where party elites keep rivals in line through investigations and kompromat, tying this into Hillary Clinton, Obama, Uranium One, and Trump's push to test Iranian uranium for U.S. fingerprints. They dig into education data showing roughly three‑quarters of Michigan fourth‑graders can't read and eighth‑graders can't do basic math, blaming bureaucrats, faddish pedagogy, and equity politics while praising Southern systems that returned to phonics and now post top‑10 reading scores. In a darker legal segment, they break down the controversial Texas teen stabbing case, disputing claims of “self‑defense,” explaining the diverse jury makeup, and warning of potential riots if the 35‑year sentence is overturned on appeal. Along the way, they hit Pride Month culture wars in MLB, falling gas prices tied to Trump's Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening, and a series of tragic military and aviation crashes—including a B‑52 loss at Edwards Air Force Base—using each story to hammer themes of free speech, equal justice, and a culture they see as increasingly unserious and polarized. Don't miss it!

A five-time nominee for the Tony Award, Brian is a young Broadway veteran who has performed in every imaginable kind of show, from Macbeth to Hamilton. He also played the leading character in Shrek the Musical for one full year. Filmmaker Edward Burns has just cast him as a sibling in Finnegan's Foursome, which you can watch now on Video on Demand; it marks their fifth film together. Brian is the kind of actor other actors and directors want to work with, and our lighthearted look behind the curtain will tell you why.

Writer/Director/Actor Ed Burns joins us to chat about his new golf movie “Finnegan's Foursome,” along with co-star Brian d'Arcy James. Plus, we talk Nelly Korda's U.S. Women's Open victory, J.T. Poston's Memorial win and an incredible chirp from Ryan Gerard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this interview, I chat with Christina Baker Kline about The Foursome, her personal connection to this story, her research and trying to learn more about the sisters who marry Cheng and Eng, having Sarah narrate the story, telling the tale without sensationalizing it, drawing on today's divisions to inform the past, The Foursome's publishing journey, and much more. Christina's recommended read is The Original by Priya Parmar. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 17-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a set price here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via credit card with over 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - a number of books you will not see on other guides. So many fabulous books are coming out in 2026, and you can learn about a bunch of them in my guide. Thanks so much to those of you who have donated to the show. Donate to the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2026? Check out our sixth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead, and we color-code by genre in this one!  Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buzz Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ column with five new recommendations each month. Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1839, conjoined twins and famous showmen Chang and Eng Bunker — native to Thailand, then called Siam — took a break from touring, settled in North Carolina, bought a slave plantation, and married two American sisters. The interracial union caused a public scandal for more reasons than one, and their story is the inspiration for Christina Baker Kline's novel The Foursome. In today's episode, Baker Kline, who is a distant cousin of the twins' wives, speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about exploring the complexity of the foursome's place in a society that both feared and fetishized them. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy