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Russell T Davies has spent a career changing what British television can be, moving from children's drama to fearless queer storytelling and one of the nation's most enduring cultural institutions, Doctor Who. Whether reinventing Saturday night television, capturing the emotional truth of the AIDS crisis in It's a Sin, or turning the anxieties of modern Britain into gripping drama in Years and Years and his new series Tip Toe, his work has consistently shaped the conversation as well as entertained millions.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Russell to explore the childhood in Swansea that first formed him: a home full of books, teachers and respect for television, a huge comprehensive school where he learned to keep his head down, and the youth theatre that gave him both his tribe and his future.Russell reflects on the early obsession with Doctor Who, the long road into writing, and the Manchester years that changed everything, professionally and personally. He talks about finding his voice through queer characters, the shock of Queer as Folk becoming a cultural flashpoint, and why television has always felt like the natural home for the stories he wants to tell.They also discuss politics, backlash, imagination, gay identity and the darker mood shaping modern Britain. Along the way, Russell explains why storytelling is a form of witness, why no childhood is too happy to produce serious art, and how the obsessions of youth can become the work of a lifetime.Watch Tip Toe on Channel 4 from May 31st here Full Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Fern Britton spent decades in Britain's living rooms, mastering the art of making live television feel warm, effortless and intimate, even when life behind the scenes was at times anything but. From breakfast TV and Ready Steady Cook to bestselling novels and a new chapter in Cornwall, Fern's career has been defined by reinvention, resilience and an instinctive understanding of how to connect.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Fern to explore the winding path that took her from regional television to the very centre of British daytime broadcasting, and from household-name presenter to successful novelist.Fern reflects on the strange chemistry of live television, the professional confidence that grew alongside public recognition, and the moments when success came at a personal cost. She talks about the reality of working in some of TV's biggest shows, the complicated dynamics behind the camera, and the scrutiny that followed her when private struggles became public spectacle.They also discuss friendship, ageing, writing, fame and the pull of Cornwall - a place that has long offered Fern both escape and inspiration. Along the way, she reveals how a career that often looked carefully planned was in fact built by saying yes, trusting her instincts and learning, time and again, how to begin again.Find out more about A Cornish Legacy by Fern Britton hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
The Trump administration announced a new Justice Department fund of more than $1.7 billion to compensate people it says were harmed by “weaponization” under the Biden administration. Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter talks about the legal and ethical questions surrounding the move. Then, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are getting quicker at finding people to arrest, thanks to tools provided by the tech company Palantir. Investigative journalist Joseph Cox tells us more. And, giant utility rivals NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are planning to merge. Why now, and what could this mean for your energy costs? We learn more from Roben Farzad, host of the podcast Full Disclosure.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
He is one of Britain's most high-energy comics, but Russell Kane's story begins far from the world he now inhabits: on a council estate, in a home shaped by discipline, class tension and a rigid idea of masculinity. What followed was not a straight line to success, but a series of reinventions powered by anger, ambition and the discovery that books could open doors his upbringing never knew existed.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Russell to explore how a bright, restless boy from Enfield became a comic, writer, broadcaster and storyteller with an insatiable appetite for reinvention.Russell looks back on a childhood dominated by his father's force of personality, a school life in which fitting in often mattered more than applying himself, and the moment everything changed: a late awakening to education that sent him hurtling towards A-levels, university and a career in advertising. He explains how that same momentum eventually pulled him towards stand-up, where the risk of failure became part of the thrill.They discuss class, reading and the seductive force of self-improvement; the emotional legacy of being loved but not always understood; the tension between public success and private insecurity; and why children's books, biohacking and Shakespeare all make sense within Russell Kane's ever-expanding world.Funny, frank and full of nervous energy, this is a conversation about family, class, ambition and the lifelong process of working out who you are.Find out more about When Brian Met Terry by Russell Kane hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
The Hantavirus Propaganda Machine is already gearing up to be a banger, and it's all stemming from a big boat in the Ocean. While it shouldn't reach WuFlu level hysteria, we all know nothing is beyond the realm of possibility The lovely government released what they are calling a “Full Disclosure “ about UFO activity and Aliens of the like. It seems to be getting overshadowed by the next Plandemic mind fucking, but I'm almost certain the term disclosure isn't going to be what we think it should be, guess we'll see togetherThere's all that and many more opinions and ranting in this episode of the Podcast, so dig in and enjoy Until Next Time…
Before she became one of Britain's most trusted psychotherapists and writers, Philippa Perry had already lived many different lives: boarding school child, dyslexic misfit, debt collector, McDonald's manager, art student, Samaritan volunteer and a blooming therapist.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Philippa to trace the winding path behind her public voice on relationships, parenting and emotional life - from a childhood shaped by emotional restraint, class anxiety and the sense of never quite being seen, to the books, ideas and experiences that helped her begin to understand herself.Philippa reflects on growing up in a materially comfortable but emotionally limited world, being sent away to boarding school, and the long-lasting effects of feeling misunderstood both at home and at school. She describes how reading, work and sheer curiosity opened up new ways of seeing people- and how her early jobs, from tracing debtors in Oxford to managing staff at McDonald's, taught her as much about human nature as any formal training.They discuss class, confidence and social mobility; the hidden damage of criticism and the transformative power of kindness; why so many therapists are trying to make sense of their own lives; and how motherhood changed Philippa's understanding of what a child needs in order to feel safe, known and loved.Funny, searching and deeply moving, this is a conversation about childhood, reinvention, emotional survival and the lifelong work of becoming yourself.Find out more about Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa Perry hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcastsEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Before she became the entrepreneur behind Kardashian-founded brands Good American and Skims, Emma Grede was a kid from Plaistow with severe dyslexia, few qualifications, and a fierce belief that she could build a bigger life for herself.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Emma to trace the story behind her remarkable rise- from helping raise her younger sisters in East London and struggling in a school system that never seemed to fit, to building a career in fashion through sheer audacity, instinct and relentless hard work.Emma reflects on the work ethic she inherited from her mother, the unpaid placements and early setbacks that taught her how business really worked, and the confidence that drove her to knock on doors others were too intimidated to approach. She explains how she discovered her gift for negotiation, why relationships became the foundation of her success, and how those instincts helped her build businesses alongside the Kardashians that would go on to reshape modern fashion and culture.They discuss class, ambition and social mobility; the difference between talent and opportunity; the myths we tell about success; and why Emma believes women need a more honest conversation about work, money and power.Sharp, funny and full of hard-won insight, this is a conversation about ambition, reinvention and what it really takes to get to the top.Find out more about START WITH YOURSELF: A New Vision for Work & Life by Emma Grede hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Here on the Full Disclosure podcast, we try to keep things chill. But when it's time to grind our gears... don't even get us started.
Before he became known to millions as Jack Whitehall's gloriously dry and impeccably mannered father, Michael Whitehall had already lived several lives: socially ambitious schoolboy, drifting young journalist, unlikely prep school teacher, theatrical agent and producer to some of the biggest names in British entertainment.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Michael to uncover the family story behind the public persona- a mother determined to climb the social ladder, a childhood shaped by love, embarrassment and aspiration, and the “disputable” mythology that surrounded the Whitehall name.Michael reflects on being sent away to boarding school, the clever and comic ways he learned to survive there, and the early signs of the charm, wit and adaptability that would later define his career. He also looks back on a series of improbable early jobs, and the extraordinary good fortune that eventually led him into the world of agents, actors and television production.They discuss class, performance and social mobility; the strange gap between being adjacent to fame and becoming famous yourself; and the warmth at the centre of Michael's life, from his parents to Hillary, his children, and the now-beloved on-screen relationship with Jack.Funny, perceptive and full of brilliant stories, this is a conversation about family, class, luck and a life spent moving between worlds.Listen to The Wittering Whitehall's podcast hereFind out more about Shark Infested Waters by Michael Whitehall here EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Welcome to "NightWatch" a weekly podcast series brought to you by CrownsMedia. Tonight... L.A. Marzulli on aliens, nephilim and will there be a Face-off? Seatbelts, oxygen mask, mature audiences only!Aliens or Nephilim? Full Disclosure | Rated M/TV-MA Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41gaoIttPfL9vpCKuCs_kQGive/Sow/Support: https://linktr.ee/IAMSHELLIESocials: https://linktr.ee/IAMSHELLIEMerch: https://crownsmedia.creator-spring.com/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6746043Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08SbB6HezwQUl2aupYcDSZApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crowns/id1474704503 Thx for watching!#aliens #disclosure #nephilim #endtimes #lamarzulli #ufo #bloodlines #genesis #demonic #demons #bookofenoch #salvation #freedom #christianity #truth #jesus #church #deliverance
This episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including addiction, that some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to.From a privileged childhood in Surrey to the chaos of addiction, expulsion and eventual recovery, Marcus Brigstocke's early life was far more turbulent than his public persona might suggest.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the comedian, writer and performer to explore the experiences that shaped him: boarding school at seven, a damaging relationship with food from childhood, and the compulsive behaviours that would later give way to alcohol, drugs and despair while he was still in his teens.Marcus speaks with extraordinary candour about shame, survival and the long road to recovery, reflecting on the pain of being sent away so young, the sense of being trapped inside patterns he could neither control nor explain, and the intervention that ultimately saved his life before adulthood had properly begun.They discuss the strange overlap between addiction and comedy, the instant feedback of making people laugh, and the role performance played in helping him endure what was happening offstage. Marcus also reflects on class, masculinity, recovery, parenthood and the double life of a stand-up- thick-skinned and vulnerable, commanding and needy, all at once.Funny, forensic and deeply moving, this is a conversation about trauma, reinvention and the hard-won joy of becoming the person you might not have lived long enough to meet.Additional support:If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, please take a moment to read the resources listed: We Are With You, Change Grow Live, Turning PointEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Another school holiday has started, and for some people - ended. But how are we getting through it, eh? We talk about the challenges of juggling life continuing whilst adding extra little humans running around shouting for us every five seconds to the mix.Enjoy!! xxNat on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure - https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSdhJHj5e/Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review.xxxYou can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpodNat's insta: @natcass1Marc's insta: @camera_marcNiece's insta: @natsniecesTony's insta: @tonycass68Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwnMORE LIVE SHOWS!10th May 2026 - The Grief Show with Auntie Linny - Studio, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford - TICKETS 24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam SOLD OUTBook Club: April's Book - Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest!What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiablesThings we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please!The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questionsA 'Keep It Light Media' ProductionSales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another school holiday has started, and for some people - ended. But how are we getting through it, eh? We talk about the challenges of juggling life continuing whilst adding extra little humans running around shouting for us every five seconds to the mix. Enjoy!! xx Nat on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure - https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSdhJHj5e/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/ We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 10th May 2026 - The Grief Show with Auntie Linny - Studio, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford - TICKETS 24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam SOLD OUT Book Club: April's Book - Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145 Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questions A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quite a food-heavy ep... White Pepper. Dripping figs. Sugary Tomatoes. A whole load of Maxibon. Some new mutual friends. And why couples stay together.Enjoy!! xxNat on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure - https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSdhJHj5e/Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review.xxxYou can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpodNat's insta: @natcass1Marc's insta: @camera_marcNiece's insta: @natsniecesTony's insta: @tonycass68Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwnMORE LIVE SHOWS!10th May 2026 - The Grief Show with Auntie Linny - Studio, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford - TICKETS 24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam SOLD OUTBook Club: April's Book - Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest!What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiablesThings we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please!The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questionsA 'Keep It Light Media' ProductionSales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quite a food-heavy ep... White Pepper. Dripping figs. Sugary Tomatoes. A whole load of Maxibon. Some new mutual friends. And why couples stay together. Enjoy!! xx Nat on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure - https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSdhJHj5e/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/ We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 10th May 2026 - The Grief Show with Auntie Linny - Studio, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford - TICKETS 24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam SOLD OUT Book Club: April's Book - Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145 Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questions A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Disclosure is taking a short break over the Easter holidays, but we'll be back very soon with a brand new episodes!Until then, why not dip back into the archive and catch up on some of this year's standout episodes, with guests including Jonathan Pryce, Sadiq Khan, Gary Lineker, Naz Shah and more.Listen now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
CHRISTMAS SPOILER ALERT... which also kinda isn't, but yeah, a tiny bit of Christmas chat. Fray Bentos saga continues, dip some sugar on it?Drunk dinners. Braving the big wide world… or staying near home - YOUR STORIES PLEASE Enjoy!! xxNat on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure - https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSdhJHj5e/The toys affected by the asbestos recall 0 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38614209/urgent-recall-kids-toys-asbestos-parents-warned/Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review.xxxYou can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpodNat's insta: @natcass1Marc's insta: @camera_marcNiece's insta: @natsniecesTony's insta: @tonycass68Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwnMORE LIVE SHOWS!10th May 2026 - The Grief Show with Auntie Linny - Studio, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford - TICKETS 24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam SOLD OUTBook Club: April's Book - Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest!What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiablesThings we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please!The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questionsA 'Keep It Light Media' ProductionSales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CHRISTMAS SPOILER ALERT... which also kinda isn't, but yeah, a tiny bit of Christmas chat. Fray Bentos saga continues, dip some sugar on it? Drunk dinners. Braving the big wide world… or staying near home - YOUR STORIES PLEASE Enjoy!! xx Nat on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure - https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSdhJHj5e/ The toys affected by the asbestos recall 0 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38614209/urgent-recall-kids-toys-asbestos-parents-warned/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/ We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 10th May 2026 - The Grief Show with Auntie Linny - Studio, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford - TICKETS 24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam SOLD OUT Book Club: April's Book - Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145 Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questions A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From a childhood in Islington to more than three decades on one of Britain's biggest television shows, Natalie Cassidy's life has unfolded in public for almost as long as she can remember.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the actor to trace a journey that began in a close-knit working-class family, took shape at the Anna Scher Theatre, and changed forever when she was cast in EastEnders at just ten years old.Natalie reflects on growing up surrounded by adults, losing the privacy her parents had valued, and navigating fame before she was old enough to understand what it meant. She speaks movingly about family, grief and guilt, the loss of her mother at nineteen, and the grounding influence of the women who helped shape her, from Wendy Richard and Barbara Windsor to the incomparable June Brown.They discuss the strange psychology of child stardom, the realities of soap acting, and the courage it took to step away from a role that had defined her for so long. Along the way, Natalie talks with warmth and honesty about money, motherhood, class, friendship, ambition and the need, now, to be brave enough to try something new.Funny, candid and deeply perceptive, this is a conversation about identity, resilience and what it means to build a life when the whole country thinks it already knows who you are.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
How much transparency is too much in coaching? In this episode, I dive into the role of vulnerability and authenticity in coaching and why it's an important question to consider. I share my own reflections on navigating transparency in coaching and how to balance being authentic without oversharing. If you've wondered about boundaries and vulnerability in your practice, this episode will spark some important thoughts. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/283 Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Full Disclosure: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/newsletter Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf
President Trump has officially directed the Pentagon and Secretary Pete Hegseth to begin identifying and releasing all government files related to UFOs, UAPs, and extraterrestrial life. Following viral comments from former President Barack Obama earlier this week, the push for Full Disclosure has reached a boiling point. Is this the beginning of the end for government secrecy, or is there something even bigger hidden in those classified archives? In this video I talk with Allan Lavigne about it.CONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comAmazon Wish Listhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ATD4VIQTWYAN?ref_=wl_shareTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comNewsletterhttps://jeffmara2002.substack.com/?r=19wpqa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.
For 25 years, Fast Food Nation has shaped the way we think about what we eat, how it is made, and who pays the price. Its author, Eric Schlosser, did more than expose the hidden realities behind the fast food industry. He revealed a much bigger story about corporate power, political influence and the human cost of profit.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the acclaimed investigative writer to mark the anniversary of the book that changed the conversation around food. Schlosser reflects on a childhood shaped by privilege, culture and intellectual curiosity, before explaining how early ambitions as a playwright and screenwriter eventually gave way to a career in long-form journalism.They discuss the reporting behind Fast Food Nation, from slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants to boardrooms and lobbying operations, and why Schlosser came to see the industry as a lens through which to understand modern America. He explains how the story of fast food became a story about labour, inequality, deregulation and the alliance between government and big business.The conversation also ranges across his wider body of work, including prisons, nuclear weapons and the enduring appeal of investigative writing that challenges power rather than flatters it. Thoughtful, unsparing and deeply timely, this is a conversation about journalism, capitalism and why the systems shaping our lives deserve much closer scrutiny.Find out more about the 25th anniversary edition of Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser hereEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
What should couples do before a full disclosure in sex addiction recovery? In this episode, we explore why safety must come first—especially in the early days of discovery after sex addiction or porn addiction.When betrayal trauma is fresh, emotions are intense, conversations feel endless, and both partners can feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. While full disclosure is an important step in marriage recovery, rushing into it without proper preparation can actually cause more harm than healing.In this conversation, we talk about: Why waiting for full disclosure can be a wise and necessary step How to create emotional and relational safety first The impact of unmanaged information on the betrayed partner Why choice and agency are critical in healing from betrayal trauma What the early days of recovery often look like for couples If you are navigating sex addiction, porn addiction, or betrayal trauma, this episode offers practical guidance and hope. Healing is possible—and when safety is prioritized, couples can begin moving toward posttraumatic growth together.Send us Fan Mail
Daniel P. Sheehan, an absolute legend of an attorney who worked on the Pentagon papers, Watergate, and is currently leading the charge on disclosure, joins the DTFH!Listen to Danny's podcast, Full Disclosure, available everywhere you find podcasts! And you can learn more about Danny on his website, DanielPSheehan.com.Colorado family! Duncan is coming to Denver ComedyWorks Downtown, March 26-28. Click here to get your tickets now!Check out the DTFH night streams! Only available to our youtube subscribers. Click here to see what you're missing!This episode is brought to you by: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code DUNCAN. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/Duncan and get an extra FOUR MONTHS of VPN coverage when you sign up! Go to Quince.com/Duncan for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!
From Le Caprice and The Ivy to The Wolseley and Brasserie Zédel, Jeremy King has helped define the way London eats, drinks and sees itself. His restaurants became institutions, attracting everyone from Princess Diana and Lucian Freud to generations of actors, artists, politicians and power players.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the legendary restaurateur to trace an extraordinary life behind some of the capital's most iconic dining rooms. Jeremy reflects on a childhood shaped by shyness, social awkwardness and a lasting sense of being an outsider, before explaining how an early fascination with risk led him to make major life decisions according to the throw of a dice, including the choice that pulled him away from Cambridge University and into hospitality.They discuss his first jobs in the restaurant world, the formative partnership with Chris Corbin, and the instincts that helped create some of London's most celebrated establishments. Jeremy reveals why great restaurants are about far more than food, how atmosphere and service can transform a room, and why making people feel they belong matters just as much as what is on the plate.From celebrity diners and royal visits to business setbacks, reinvention and the long-awaited reopening of Simpson's, the conversation moves through the highs, the risks and the resilience behind a singular career. Warm, candid and full of hard won insight, this is a conversation about ambition, instinct and the subtle art of creating places people never forget.Simpson's in The Strand EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
What Did Really Happened Behind the Global Reset Narrative? Sacha Stone connects high finance, institutions, and psychological warfare into one unsettling picture—and argues the escape route is sovereignty plus new parallel systems. Watch the logic collide with modern reality. #governmentsecrets #consciousness #disclosure 03:10 Manufactured icons and narrative control 06:20 Vatican influence and cultural spellcraft 10:05 Biosphere weaponization claims 13:20 UFO talk and secret programs 16:10 Money offers and pressure tactics 19:05 This is a spiritual war 22:10 Ancient tech and coherence 25:05 The devil as a system 30:20 Addiction, power, and human shadow 35:10 Duality and the “middle line” 39:35 Building parallel financial systems 41:45 Crypto, treasury, and sovereignty 50:20 Future of humanity and awakening 60:10 Patents, suppression, and workaround paths 71:30 Exiting the matrix daily 78:40 Closing reflections Guest Speaker: Sacha Stone - https://sachastone.com/ Hosted by Joan of Angels / Dr. Joan Hangarter – www.joanofangels.com The Portal To Ascension platform is a resource for awakening to the truth of our existence while exploring the nature of reality and the cosmos. Our efforts are aimed at manifesting full disclosure of: • Humanity's ancient origins • The truth of the Extraterrestrial presence • The release of advanced technology • Transparency within business and global economic affairs • An understanding beyond our third dimensional perception Official website: https://portaltoascension.org/ Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PortalToAscension/ Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/portaltoascension Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/p2ascension Official Telegram Chat Room: https://t.me/portaltoascension Join Our Rapidly Growing Mailing List: https://portaltoascension.org New Living Expo: https://NewLivingExpo.com Online Events: https://portaltoascension.org/upcoming-events/ Also Find Us On : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uolCCJknWQV9I3i07OZtC Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portal-to-ascension-radio/id1544194663
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President Trump was scheduled to go to China for a summit in Beijing at the end of the month, but he has postponed the trip to focus on the Middle East. Professor David Lampton explains China's interests in the conflict and the significance of a U.S.-China meeting.Then, Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday in protest of the war in Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat to the U.S.” Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey explains the significance of the departure.And, the Wall Street Journal reports Amazon plans to cut back on how many packages it sends through the U.S. Postal Service. Roben Farzad of the Full Disclosure podcast explains what this could mean for the Postal Service's already fragile financial situation.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On this totally unhinged episode of Beyond the Mouse, Vanessa and Bea do their best to explain what happens in Disney Pixar's "Hoppers," and well, they tried. They really tried. But that shouldn't stop you from seeing this hilarious new film that brings the heart and the comedy. It's basically Avatar, but with beavers. This may be one of the best Pixar films yet! Featuring: Vanessa & Bea
From suburban England to the front lines of the punk revolution and the stadium stages of MTV era rock, Billy Idol has spent a lifetime reinventing what rebellion looks like.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the singer to trace an extraordinary life that began in a childhood split between England and the United States, moving between places and possibilities before music gave him a sense of direction. Idol reflects on growing up in a close knit family, the influence of his parents, and the early restlessness that would eventually pull him towards London at the moment punk was beginning to erupt.They discuss the raw energy of the mid seventies scene and the formation of Generation X, when a group of young musicians with little formal training suddenly found themselves at the centre of a cultural explosion. Idol recalls the excitement of those early days, when punk felt less like a genre and more like a declaration that a new generation had something to say.From there the conversation moves to New York, reinvention and the birth of the unmistakable Billy Idol persona that would come to dominate the early years of MTV. He reflects on fame, excess and survival, the uneasy balance between punk credibility and global success, and how rock and roll changed as the movement he came from entered the mainstream.Frank, reflective and full of energy, this is a conversation about rebellion, reinvention and the enduring power of rock and roll.Billy Idol Should Be Dead documentary, coming to Sky Arts on 26th MarchEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Adam and Jessa's film is finished, Desi is back, Elijah is acting, and Hannah is going through it, but before any of that - we, of course, discuss our financial practices through the lens of streaming services and the new season of Beverly Hills with a side of Summer House. And then we simply, can't help but ask some serious questions. Should Hannah tell the father? What's going on in New Jersey? And is Jessa leading with her heart? Answers come and go!
This episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including sexual assault and violence, that some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to.At fifteen, Naz Shah was forced into a marriage thousands of miles from home. Years earlier, she had been sent from Bradford to rural Pakistan, pulled out of school and dropped into a life that felt a world away from the one she had known.But the road that would eventually lead her to Westminster begins much earlier. It starts in a Bradford childhood shaped by poverty, upheaval and a mother trying desperately to hold her family together after being abandoned and left dangerously vulnerable.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Shah to explore the experiences that shaped her life. She recalls growing up amid instability, belongings packed into black bin liners, and the powerful expectations around honour and reputation that governed the choices available to women and girls.As the conversation unfolds, Naz reflects on the moment her childhood ended and the shock that followed her return to Britain. A family crisis would eventually lead to her mother being imprisoned for killing the man who had controlled and abused her for years, a truth that emerged only gradually and changed the course of Naz's life.This is a conversation about survival, silence and the weight of honour. How does a girl who left school at twelve find her way to Parliament? And what happens when the story behind a family tragedy finally comes into the light?Find out more about Honoured by Naz Shah here Additional support:If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, please take a moment to read the resources listed: Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim SupportEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Gary Lineker took questions from the live Full Disclosure audience and nothing was off the table. He discusses the scrutiny that follows every World Cup, including the tournament in the United States, and considers whether sports broadcasters should speak out more in politically volatile times.He also reflects on his own social media controversies, football's growing tribalism, and whether today's game might have suited him better than the heavy pitches and harder tackles of his playing days.Candid, thoughtful and often wry, this is the unfiltered extra from a memorable live show.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly signed an agreement on a $110 billion deal. The merger would make one of the largest media empires in the world. Paramount could now control two key movie studios, multiple streaming platforms, and two of the biggest news operations on television, CBS and CNN. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Gary Lineker has scored in World Cups, fronted the nation's biggest football programme, and weathered a political firestorm that nearly ended it all. But at the height of his success, turning to a teammate after scoring four for England, his reaction was disbelief: “Why am I so f**ing lucky?”In this live edition of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien charts the full arc of Lineker's extraordinary career. From a market trader's son in Leicester to Golden Boot winner and the face of Match of the Day, Gary reflects on self doubt, ambition, and the surreal reality of becoming a national institution.He opens up about the brutal culture of tabloid scrutiny, the shock of discovering he had been followed by investigators, and the emotional weekend when the BBC stood him down- only for colleagues to walk out in solidarity. He explains why he refused to apologise when he believed he was right, the mistake that ultimately cost him his role, and why speaking out became unavoidable.Funny, disarmingly honest, and unexpectedly vulnerable, this is Gary Lineker as you have never quite heard him before- on luck, loyalty, outrage, and starting again.This episode was recorded at The Royal Geographical Society to raise money for charity Make Some Noise. You can find more information about the charity hereEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Full Episode Patreon.com/michaeldeconStephen Bassett, Executive Director of the Paradigm Research Group, has spent three decades pushing to end what he calls the government's “truth embargo,” an alleged 80 year cover up of non human presence and technology. He traces his activism back to the 1993 Rockefeller Initiative under President Clinton, a brief moment of optimism that collapsed by 1996. Now, after 30 years, Bassett claims disclosure is imminent. He insists that only a sitting U.S. president can make it official by publicly acknowledging the truth.Donald Trump's recent statement pledging to “ask all appropriate entities to release the UFO files” marks a turning point, Bassett says, because it represents a direct presidential promise to act rather than merely endorse congressional efforts. In his view, the ultimate goal isn't just to open the files but to have the president “end the lie” once and for all.
From the bomb sites of post war South London to the stages of the Comedy Store and the studios of Radio 4, Arthur Smith's life has been driven less by ambition than by curiosity. The son of a Second World War prisoner of war turned police officer, and a grammar school girl who filled the house with books and poetry, Arthur grew up in a home where humour and humanity went hand in hand.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the comedian to trace a journey that begins in Bermondsey and winds its way through the birth of alternative comedy, and the strange alchemy that turned a literature graduate into one of Britain's most distinctive comic voices. Arthur reflects on discovering the thrill of laughter as a child playing Captain Hook, on being elected head boy, and on why poetry and stand up share more in common than most people realise.They revisit the early days of the Comedy Store, the emergence of a new kind of comedy in the 1980s, and the moment television fame arrived via Grumpy Old Men. Arthur speaks candidly about the seductions of drink, the shock of acute pancreatitis, and how a brush with mortality reshaped his relationship with success. For Arthur, comedy has never been about domination or design, but about delight: finding the precise word, the perfect pause, the unexpected turn.Find out more about Arthur Smith's upcoming gigs here
From the son of a bus driver on a South London council estate to the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital, Sadiq Khan's story is inseparable from the story of modern London. But with that journey has come a decade at the sharpest end of British politics.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the Mayor of London to trace the path from a crowded flat in Tooting to City Hall. Khan reflects on his parents' migration from Pakistan, the racism he experienced growing up, and the teachers who helped him see that the rooms of power were not off limits. He describes the leap from human rights lawyer to MP, the gamble of running for mayor, and the reality of governing a city through terror attacks, Brexit, a pandemic and deep political division.They discuss the resurgence of overt racism, the personal cost of public life, and why Khan refuses to let abuse dictate his politics. He speaks candidly about the backlash he faced over equal marriage, the solidarity he believes minorities must show one another, and the responsibility he feels to prove that London remains a city where progress is possible.Attention also turns to the future of the Labour Party. As calls emerge for Keir Starmer to stand down, Khan addresses the speculation directly. He reflects on party unity, leadership under pressure and the dangers of allowing internal divisions to overshadow the broader task facing Labour. For Khan, the question is not about personalities but about purpose: what Labour is for, who it represents, and how it responds at moments when confidence wavers.At its heart, this is a conversation about resilience, representation and the fragile idea of social progress. Can a city that once displayed signs reading “No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs” continue to move forward.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
From a fractured childhood in Weymouth to the creation of one of Britain's most distinctive ethical brands, Mark Constantine's life has been shaped by loss, sensitivity and an intense drive to make sense of the world through the senses.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the co-founder and CEO of the British cosmetics retailer, LUSH. Expect a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about abandonment, creativity and the long shadow of early experiences. Constantine traces his story from a family marked by absence and instability, through periods of homelessness and self doubt, to an unconventional career that fused science, intuition and care.He reflects on grief, panic and the “entrepreneur's wound”, and explains how synaesthesia shapes the way he understands people, memory and emotion. Smell, he suggests, can communicate what words cannot, reaching places in the brain where language falls short. Along the way, he speaks candidly about failure, fear of pride, and the mentors and partners whose kindness helped steady him.They explore the unlikely origins of LUSH, the principles that guided its growth, and the tension between success and insecurity that has never fully gone away. Thoughtful, intimate and unexpectedly tender, this is a conversation about resilience, care and finding meaning through sensation rather than certainty.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
00:00:00 - Topics00:02:21 - TRUMP just dropped a jaw-dropping statement that raises MAJOR questions about classified weapons, UAP technology, and non-human breakthroughs. https://x.com/amtvmedia/status/2014026471942267069 00:05:41 - Congresswoman Claims Proof of Non-Human Intelligence https://x.com/AstronomyVibes/status/2013391446678872449 00:09:40 - JP gives reasons about why covert missions happen, there's always a backstory https://x.com/JP_ARKS/status/2014122574519697628 00:12:24 - Full text: Charter of Trump's Board of Peace https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2014482436009148460 00:18:00 - Buried Space Ark and ancient tech? ART OF THE DEAL: How President Trump Outplayed EVERYONE On Greenland https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2014663517987639305 00:21:18 - Michael's Health Report Update https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/201588348506024359200:21:38 - I am back at home, heavily medicated, and will have to take it easy for the next month or so before cardiac surgery. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2016482207108313194 00:21:59 - just finished watching a new documentary, "A Lifetime of Silence: Behind the Green Door - A Case for the Secret Space Program." https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2016711412542837192 00:24:51 - Bill Maher, “I think we passed the tipping point on this [UFO] issue. https://x.com/billmaher/status/2016271186934825274 00:28:23 - Earth Special Forces – Nordic Delegations, UFO Crash Retrievals & Alien Firefights https://exopolitics.org/earth-special-forces-nordic-delegations-ufo-crash-retrievals-alien-firefights/ 00:29:56 - Tesla Optimus 3 Arrival is Eminent Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/
From a small village in North Wales to some of the most iconic stages and screens in the world, Jonathan Pryce's career has been shaped as much by doubt and accident as by talent and ambition.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the actor to trace an extraordinary life in performance, beginning with a childhood marked by class, kindness and upheaval, and moving through art school, repertory theatre and a late discovery of confidence in his own abilities.Pryce reflects on failure at school, the teachers who held him back and the mentors who quietly opened doors, as well as the personal loss that shaped his most searching work on stage. He talks candidly about imposter syndrome, the slow realisation that he might actually be good at his job, and why acting only began to make sense to him later in life.They discuss the freedom and chaos of seventies theatre, the strange mechanics of success, and the moments that changed everything, from Comedians and Hamlet to Brazil, Miss Saigon and beyond. Along the way, Pryce shares stories that are funny, bruising and deeply human.Warm, reflective and quietly profound, this is a conversation about craft, luck and resilience, and about learning, eventually, to trust your own voice.Under Salt Marsh will launch with two episodes on Sky and streaming service NOW on January 30th, followed by one episode weekly for 4 weeksEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
From calling out billionaires at Davos to challenging institutions that would rather stay comfortable, Rutger Bregman has built a career around one simple question: what are we actually doing with our lives?In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the historian and author of Moral Ambition to talk about purpose, power and the quiet pressure to go along with things we know are wrong. Bregman reflects on his upbringing, his loss of religious faith, and how that search for meaning became a drive to make ideas matter in the real world.They discuss why small groups of people have always been the engine of change, how ego and idealism often overlap, and why so many smart, capable people feel stuck doing work that doesn't align with their values. From abolitionists and resistance movements to modern politics, media cowardice and the rise of authoritarianism, Bregman argues that change usually starts when someone simply asks others to step up.Thoughtful, accessible and quietly challenging, this conversation is about agency, responsibility and the uncomfortable idea that waiting for someone else to act is itself a choice.Find out more about Moral Ambition: How to Find Your Purpose by Rutger Bregman hereEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Episode Summary In this episode of Full Disclosure – Live!, DebtBook product leaders Stephen Yokim and James Perez sit down with Ana Machado, Director of Fiscal Services for Vista Unified School District in San Diego County, California, to discuss how school district finance teams balance broad operational responsibilities with tight reporting timelines — and how purpose-built software supports consistency, transparency, and team-wide confidence. Ana shares what her team oversees across Vista Unified's 27 campuses, including payroll, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and procurement — plus managing general obligation bonds and certificates of participation tied to facilities. She highlights the importance of trust and transparency in public finance, and the role technology plays in building standardized processes across a large, segmented team. Ana also walks through Vista Unified's decision to adopt DebtBook in 2023 to support GASB 87 (leases) and GASB 96 (subscriptions) compliance. With hundreds of contracts to evaluate and new reporting requirements to meet, she explains why the district chose a structured system and hands-on implementation support over building everything in Excel. Today, DebtBook helps Vista Unified maintain clear schedules, generate reports and journal entries, and access the data needed to meet internal, state, and federal reporting deadlines. Finally, Ana shares how her team approaches professional development and knowledge-sharing — including how they use DebtBook University, webinars, and in-app chat support to reinforce training, navigate workflows, and onboard new staff. She closes with a look at what's ahead for Vista Unified: enrollment forecasting, budget development, and stakeholder engagement with the community and board of trustees. Featured Guest Ana Machado serves as Director of Fiscal Services for Vista Unified School District in San Diego County, California. In this role, she oversees fiscal services across the district, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and procurement. Ana joined Vista Unified in 2007, returned to the district in 2015, and has served as the Director of Fiscal Services since 2023. Top Takeaways From Session 03 (1) Standardization Builds Trust: With a broad finance operation supporting 27 campuses, Vista Unified prioritizes transparency and consistent processes — and views technology as a key driver of reliability across the team. (2) GASB 87 & 96 Compliance at Scale: Facing complex lease and subscription reporting requirements and hundreds of contracts to assess, Vista Unified implemented DebtBook in 2023 to create clear schedules, support journal entry reporting, and meet ongoing compliance needs. (3) Training That Scales With the Team: DebtBook University, webinars, and in-app support help reinforce knowledge, answer workflow questions quickly, and support onboarding as staff roles evolve over time.
The U.S. Department of Justice is now operating under a level of scrutiny it has never faced in the Jeffrey Epstein matter, forced by newly enacted transparency laws to disclose records it spent years sealing, slow-walking, or shielding under claims of prosecutorial discretion and victim privacy. Publicly, DOJ insists it is complying in good faith—releasing documents in phases, redacting sensitive material, and coordinating with courts to avoid prejudicing ongoing matters. Privately, the department is clearly trying to manage exposure, balancing legal compliance against the institutional risk of revealing how aggressively—or passively—it handled Epstein and his network over decades. The result is a calibrated drip of information that technically satisfies statutory requirements while avoiding a full, unfiltered reckoning with past charging decisions, non-prosecution agreements, and investigative dead ends.That tightrope walk is most obvious in how DOJ frames delays and redactions as necessary safeguards rather than resistance, even as critics argue the law's intent was to end precisely this kind of gatekeeping. By releasing materials without broader narrative context, the department limits immediate legal jeopardy while still appearing responsive to Congress and the public. But the strategy carries risk: each partial disclosure fuels further questions about what remains withheld and why, especially when previously secret decisions appear indefensible in hindsight. In effect, DOJ is complying with the letter of the Epstein transparency laws while testing how much control it can retain over the story—an approach that may keep it legally safe in the short term, but politically and reputationally exposed as more records inevitably come to light.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
The U.S. Department of Justice is now operating under a level of scrutiny it has never faced in the Jeffrey Epstein matter, forced by newly enacted transparency laws to disclose records it spent years sealing, slow-walking, or shielding under claims of prosecutorial discretion and victim privacy. Publicly, DOJ insists it is complying in good faith—releasing documents in phases, redacting sensitive material, and coordinating with courts to avoid prejudicing ongoing matters. Privately, the department is clearly trying to manage exposure, balancing legal compliance against the institutional risk of revealing how aggressively—or passively—it handled Epstein and his network over decades. The result is a calibrated drip of information that technically satisfies statutory requirements while avoiding a full, unfiltered reckoning with past charging decisions, non-prosecution agreements, and investigative dead ends.That tightrope walk is most obvious in how DOJ frames delays and redactions as necessary safeguards rather than resistance, even as critics argue the law's intent was to end precisely this kind of gatekeeping. By releasing materials without broader narrative context, the department limits immediate legal jeopardy while still appearing responsive to Congress and the public. But the strategy carries risk: each partial disclosure fuels further questions about what remains withheld and why, especially when previously secret decisions appear indefensible in hindsight. In effect, DOJ is complying with the letter of the Epstein transparency laws while testing how much control it can retain over the story—an approach that may keep it legally safe in the short term, but politically and reputationally exposed as more records inevitably come to light.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
A Boxing Day reflection on a standout year of Full Disclosure. James O'Brien revisits key guests and conversations from 2025, offering perspective on the ideas, stories and people that shaped the podcast over the past twelve months. With sincere thanks to everyone who has listened, shared and stayed curious, your company makes these conversations possible. We'll be back in the new year with even bigger guests and more in depth discussions.
From bomb sites in postwar Birmingham to the centre of British stage and screen, Martin Shaw's life has been shaped by curiosity, kindness and a refusal to play the part he was expected to play.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with one of Britain's most enduring actors to trace the journey behind the performances. Shaw reflects on growing up with parents marked by war and frustration, discovering storytelling at school, and the teachers who unlocked a sense of freedom, confidence and purpose. He talks about leaving security behind for drama school, confronting imposter syndrome, and the moment he realised that great acting is not about showing off but about listening.The conversation moves through a remarkable career. From early theatre work and transformative mentors, to working with Roman Polanski on Macbeth, sharing kitchens with Anthony Hopkins, and navigating the highs and costs of fame after The Professionals. Shaw speaks candidly about alcohol, masculinity, spiritual searching and the quiet anger that can linger beneath success. He also explains why kindness on set matters to him, how one encounter with a fan reframed his view of his own work, and why the stage has always remained his creative home.
From missing the most famous penalty in English football to leading the national team into a new era, Gareth Southgate's story is one of quiet resilience, modern leadership and emotional intelligence forged under relentless public pressure.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Gareth to trace the long road that shaped him. From being an introverted, late-developing youngster released by Southampton, to captaining Crystal Palace, enduring searing public failure, and eventually becoming England manager. They talk candidly about masculinity in football, learning to lead without bluster, and why authenticity matters more than authority.Southgate reflects on the moments that changed him most. The heartbreak of rejection, the pressure of managing people older and wealthier than him, the lessons drawn from defeat, and the responsibility of becoming a role model far beyond the pitch. He explains how England became a mirror for modern Britain, why he wrote Dear England, and what leadership really looks like when things go wrong.Thoughtful, honest and quietly powerful, this conversation goes well beyond football. It is about growth, failure, emotional courage and the belief that leadership is something you learn, not something you pretend to be.Find out more about Dear England: Lessons in Leadership by Gareth Southgate here
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