Podcasts about gangs

Do you remember The Outsiders from 1983? We sure thought we did. Gangs. A bunch of ridiculously handsome future movie stars. A famous book. That's pretty much the entire contents of our memory banks. So we sat down to revisit this classic and answer the important question: How does a movie about violent gangs manage to be remembered for its pretty boys instead of its fights? 

Last week footage of a shocking stabbing in Belfast went viral. After it emerged that the perpetrator was an asylum seeker originally from Sudan, protests were called that soon devolved into a racist pogrom. Gangs of young men created checkpoints, burnt out cars, and set fire to the homes of people suspected to be migrants. An old friend of the podcast, Matthew O'Toole, got a frontline view to the impact. The constitutency office he now runs as an elected official for the SDLP was converted into a temporary shelter for families fleeing their burning homes. He drove a family in the back of his car to safety in a convoy through Belfast as the violence still raged. Thanks to longtime listener James and to supporter Kathy for suggesting the topic. This is a bonus episode made specially to thank Patreon supporters - due to the urgency of the topic, we've decided to make this one public. You can find our full collection of bonus episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/theirishpassport

In episode 2 of the Tim G miniseries, Tim dives into a raw and intense firsthand account of life inside one of Texas' most violent prison units. He breaks down what it was like arriving young, white, and unprotected in a heavily segregated environment where respect had to be earned fast. He talks about the politics between prison gangs, corrupt officers, contraband hustles, riots, extortion, violence, and the daily survival mindset required to make it through. From guards being flipped for drops, to inmates running serious money operations behind the walls, this conversation exposes how chaotic and dangerous Texas prison life could really get. Tim also reflects on how older inmates taught him discipline, street wisdom, and the importance of carrying himself with respect — lessons that shaped the way he moved both inside and after prison. A brutal, unfiltered look at prison politics, survival, and the hidden economy behind the walls. Topics covered: Texas prison violence, prison gangs, Bloods and Crips, Mexican Mafia, Texas Syndicate, contraband, corrupt guards, prison riots, extortion, survival, redemption, and life after incarceration. Go Support Tim! IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoos_bykriminalkustoms/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro & Life in the Most Violent Prisons 01:14 Terrell Unit: The Worst Prison in Texas 02:57 Death Row, Security Changes & Contraband 07:06 Prison Hustles & Black Market Economy 12:17 Adapting, Survival & Earning Respect 18:29 Race, Gangs & Violence Inside 21:15 This Episode Is Sponsored By Shopify 23:13 Respect, Snitching, and Survival Rules 32:38 Corrupt Guards, Prison Parties, and Lessons from Older Inmates 42:47 Riot Stories & Texas Prison Politics 44:30 This Episode Is Sponsored By Superpower 46:13 Racial Conflict and Survival Fights 54:42 Initiations, Tests & Early Survival 01:10:24 Prison Hierarchy, Hits & Corrupt Guards 01:20:00 Violence on the Inside: Stabbings & Fights 01:34:08 Race, Respect, and Code of Silence 01:46:03 Bloods, Politics, and Earning Your Place 02:00:04 Endurance, Anxiety & Becoming Hardened 02:14:43 Self-Reflection & Emotional Toll 02:16:49 Wrap-Up & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Kevin speaks about teenagers involving themselves in gangs. including recent incidents and statistics from 11Alive, WSB-TV Atlanta, and the Office of the Attorney General, Kevin addresses the violence and the harm of teens joining gangs in Atlanta, Georgia, including a recent shooting in Cobb County. This podcast includes an interview with Cameron Jenkins, a person that is writing an article about how social media promotes teen violence. The conversation shows what influences teens to join gangs and how it impacts the Atlanta community.

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs often fill a void by offering a sense of belonging, protection, and financial support. Children as young as 14 are reportedly being recruited, deepening concerns about the future of vulnerable communities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of Inspire Network and a steering committee member of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Imraahn Mukaddam

The Fentanyl Crisis Is Worse Than You Think w/ Luis Romero | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Luis Romero shares his incredible journey from heroin addiction, gang involvement, and felony charges to becoming a powerful voice in recovery and fentanyl awareness. With over 13 years sober, Luis opens up about the darkest moments of his addiction, the impact of losing his father at a young age, and how searching for belonging led him down a destructive path. He shares the life-changing decision to stay in treatment longer than planned, the challenges of being a "dry drunk," and the personal growth that allowed him to become someone his family could be proud of. We also dive into the fentanyl epidemic, the dangers of counterfeit pills, fentanyl-laced drugs, and the heartbreaking losses that inspired Luis to launch Fuck Fentanyl San Diego and dedicate his life to saving others. This conversation is filled with powerful recovery insights, raw honesty, and an important message about grief, purpose, and honoring the people we've lost by living a meaningful life. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode offers hope, perspective, and proof that lasting recovery is possible.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:30 - Why He Started Fuck Fentanyl San Diego00:06:57 - 13 Years Sober and Life After Heroin00:14:59 - Living an Animalistic Life Chasing Heroin00:16:08 - Family Taking Him In During Addiction00:17:14 - Heroin Addiction, Gangs and Catching a Felony Case00:18:08 - Running From Police After a Party Gone Wrong00:26:45 - Staying in Treatment an Extra Four Months to Survive00:33:30 - Recovery Turned Him Into Someone His Family Could Be Proud Of00:34:10 - The Pain of Being a Dry Drunk for Nine Years00:43:24 - Losing His Father at 10 and the Impact on His Addiction00:45:24 - His Father Died of a Heart Attack at 3300:46:31 - Seeking Validation Through Gangs After Losing His Dad00:48:11 - How His Friend's Death Sparked His Mission and Podcast00:58:04 - Why Illicit Fentanyl Is Pure Poison01:00:39 - The Shocking Reality of Fake Fentanyl Pills01:01:48 - A Celebration Turned Fatal After Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine01:05:24 - Honoring Loved Ones Instead of Letting Grief Destroy You01:06:02 - Living Life in Honor of His Father and Best Friend

One Piece chapter 1185 is on break this week so instead we bring on all the homies to have a good ol' yap session!

De plus en plus jeunes, de plus en plus violents, les gangs recrutent des adolescents — et désormais aussi des filles. En Suède, les associations alertent sur l'emprise exercée sur les enfants. Au sommaire également l'Irlande du Nord, où la très touristique Chaussée des Géants cherche à transformer ses visiteurs en alliés de sa préservation.   Comment enrayer l'engrenage des gangs ? Face au recrutement de jeunes toujours plus jeunes, la Suède durcit le ton. Le gouvernement conservateur du Premier ministre Ulf Kristersson veut abaisser l'âge de la responsabilité pénale de 15 à 13 ans et commence à aménager des quartiers réservés aux mineurs dans les prisons. Une rupture avec la tradition suédoise de réhabilitation éducative. Une stratégie contestée par les associations qui tentent de préserver aussi les jeunes filles, de plus en plus ciblées par les gangs. Reportage en Suède, Ottilia Férey. Un phénomène européen La Suède n'est pas un cas isolé. Partout en Europe, les réseaux criminels exploitent la vulnérabilité des adolescents : mineurs moins lourdement condamnés, plus faciles à intimider, plus difficiles à repérer. Entretien avec Fabrice Rizzoli, spécialiste des mafias et des réseaux criminels.   Maja Chwalińska, la révélation polonaise de Roland-Garros Elle a surpris tout le monde à Roland-Garros. La joueuse polonaise Maja Chwalińska, longtemps méconnue du grand public, est devenue au fil du tournoi une véritable star dans son pays. Même battue samedi (6 juin 2026) en finale par la Russe Mira Andreeva, son parcours a suscité une immense fierté en Pologne. D'autant que cette athlète de 24 ans revient de loin… À Varsovie, Adrien Sarlat. En Irlande du Nord, protéger la Chaussée des Géants Et si les touristes n'étaient pas seulement le problème, mais aussi une partie de la solution ? En Irlande du Nord, les visiteurs de la Chaussée des Géants sont désormais incités à participer à la protection de ce site volcanique spectaculaire, né du refroidissement de la lave. Des dizaines de milliers de colonnes de basalte noir, emboîtées entre mer et collines, attirent près d'un million de visiteurs chaque année. Classé à l'Unesco depuis 1986, ce paysage unique subit les effets de son succès. Reportage de Clémence Pénard.

Our second episode on the Odinic path takes us to Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen, founder of Nordic Animism and initiate to Odin in the Candomblé tradition. We speak to him about his initiation to a Norse god in an Afro-Brazilian syncretistic context, about the nature of initation in general, and how the Odinic qualities of speaking something into being and insisting on the right story are crucial counterweights to our hypermodernistic and overly representational times.What is a right story? What is a wrong story? Can you destroy the sacred by making it too seen? Too available? Join us as we explore these themes guided by the guardian of knowledge.RUNE HJARNØ RASMUSSEN LINKhttps://nordicanimism.com/PODCAST LINKS https://www.intheborderlands.com/ https://www.patreon.com/IntheBorderlands https://www.facebook.com/intheborderlands https://www.instagram.com/intheborderlands_podcast/ EMAIL contact@intheborderlands.com TORGRIM LINKS https://www.brittle.one/ https://www.facebook.com/kloverknekten https://www.instagram.com/kloverknekten/ MIKAEL LINKS https://smarturl.it/inanna https://www.facebook.com/mikael.oberg.performance.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/mikaelobergstoryteller/REFERENCESCandombléhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candombl%C3%A9Vodouhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_VodouSanteríahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santer%C3%ADaOshoshihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OshosiUllrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UllrYorubahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_religionHávamálhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A1vam%C3%A1lDonna Harawayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_HarawayTyson Yunkaportahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kb7EWX80FoRight Story, Wrong Story by Tyson Yunkaportahttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/199122606-right-story-wrong-storyAtlantishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AtlantisGotlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GotlandThe Matrixhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MatrixBlack Pantherhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_(film)Gangs of New Yorkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangs_of_New_YorkDunehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(franchise)Jötunnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B6tunnKalevalahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KalevalaRagnarökhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar%C3%B6kRagnarok tv serieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarok_(TV_series)Sophie Strandhttps://sophiestrand.com/Wendigohttps://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo

De plus en plus jeunes, de plus en plus violents, les gangs recrutent des adolescents — et désormais aussi des filles. En Suède, les associations alertent sur l'emprise exercée sur les enfants. Au sommaire également l'Irlande du Nord, où la très touristique Chaussée des Géants cherche à transformer ses visiteurs en alliés de sa préservation.   Comment enrayer l'engrenage des gangs ? Face au recrutement de jeunes toujours plus jeunes, la Suède durcit le ton. Le gouvernement conservateur du Premier ministre Ulf Kristersson veut abaisser l'âge de la responsabilité pénale de 15 à 13 ans et commence à aménager des quartiers réservés aux mineurs dans les prisons. Une rupture avec la tradition suédoise de réhabilitation éducative. Une stratégie contestée par les associations qui tentent de préserver aussi les jeunes filles, de plus en plus ciblées par les gangs. Reportage en Suède, Ottilia Férey. Un phénomène européen La Suède n'est pas un cas isolé. Partout en Europe, les réseaux criminels exploitent la vulnérabilité des adolescents : mineurs moins lourdement condamnés, plus faciles à intimider, plus difficiles à repérer. Entretien avec Fabrice Rizzoli, spécialiste des mafias et des réseaux criminels.   Maja Chwalińska, la révélation polonaise de Roland-Garros Elle a surpris tout le monde à Roland-Garros. La joueuse polonaise Maja Chwalińska, longtemps méconnue du grand public, est devenue au fil du tournoi une véritable star dans son pays. Même battue samedi (6 juin 2026) en finale par la Russe Mira Andreeva, son parcours a suscité une immense fierté en Pologne. D'autant que cette athlète de 24 ans revient de loin… À Varsovie, Adrien Sarlat. En Irlande du Nord, protéger la Chaussée des Géants Et si les touristes n'étaient pas seulement le problème, mais aussi une partie de la solution ? En Irlande du Nord, les visiteurs de la Chaussée des Géants sont désormais incités à participer à la protection de ce site volcanique spectaculaire, né du refroidissement de la lave. Des dizaines de milliers de colonnes de basalte noir, emboîtées entre mer et collines, attirent près d'un million de visiteurs chaque année. Classé à l'Unesco depuis 1986, ce paysage unique subit les effets de son succès. Reportage de Clémence Pénard.

Gaz Wright picks up where the war stories ended in part one of his chat with Gary on I Catch Killers. In this episode, they get into the story that really matters - how one man crawled out of a back bedroom in a shot-up trap house, white-knuckled his way through heroin withdrawal, and rebuilt himself from nothing into one of Australia's most unlikely voices for change. With nothing but the clothes on his back and his Staffy, Bonnie, Gaz boarded a one-way flight to Cairns and started over. He handed in his first-ever résumé at a bottle shop, filmed it on a mate's suggestion, and watched it go viral, a moment that would change everything. What followed was the birth of Hope Cartel, and a social media following of over one million people, built on radical honesty and hard earned redemption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Suède est confrontée à une hausse inquiétante de l'implication de jeunes filles dans la criminalité organisée et les violences de gangs. Selon le Conseil suédois de prévention du crime, elles sont utilisées de manière stratégique car elles attirent moins l'attention des autorités. Ces jeunes, parfois des enfants de moins de 12 ans, deviennent de véritables actrices du crime organisé, endossent des rôles de plus en plus importants, mais dans ces milieux violents, elles sont bien plus vulnérables que les garçons. À lire aussiSuède : Stockholm lance un suivi intensif des enfants dès 6 ans pour prévenir la criminalité

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La Suède est confrontée à une hausse inquiétante de l'implication de jeunes filles dans la criminalité organisée et les violences de gangs. Selon le Conseil suédois de prévention du crime, elles sont utilisées de manière stratégique car elles attirent moins l'attention des autorités. Ces jeunes, parfois des enfants de moins de 12 ans, deviennent de véritables actrices du crime organisé, endossent des rôles de plus en plus importants, mais dans ces milieux violents, elles sont bien plus vulnérables que les garçons. À lire aussiSuède : Stockholm lance un suivi intensif des enfants dès 6 ans pour prévenir la criminalité

Lester Kiewit speaks to Brandon Davis, an analyst at Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (Gitoc) about the threat of klipgooier gangs. These groups of kids, armed with stones and rocks are becoming a major factor in the gang landscape of the province. It has escalated in Hanover Park where residents are considering enforcing a curfew. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The criminal underworld is a grubby place, it welcomes anyone willing to make bad choices. And Gaz Wright made plenty of them. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Gary sits down with Gaz, a former gang leader, drug dealer, and serious violent offender from Melbourne’s western suburbs, who served almost a decade in prison, and who once called the police on himself hoping they’d shoot him dead. Then, the karma he'd accumulated finally caught up with him in the most brutal way possible. Still, Gaz found a way forward. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel. Follow I Catch Killers:Instagram: @icatchkillersTiktok: @icatchkillerspodcastFacebook: @icatchkillersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pace of AI development is nuts Something caught my eye this week that shows just how furious the AI race is becoming: Meta is so desperate for more data centres that it's constructing tents while the proper data centres are built. There are now five 12,000 square meter tents erected at a site in Ohio. They build these “rapid development structures” to house likely billions of dollars' worth of chips. A proper data centre can take years to build – they get these live in three months. They build ‘off the grid' gas-turbine power stations beside them too. Meta's next product: an AI pendant According to reports, it's planning to start testing the device early next year. There have been AI pendants hit the market that haven't taken off. Unsure if it's because they're not actually useful, or because people have privacy concerns about a device listening to everything you say. OpenAI is also working on a device with Apple's former designer Jony Ive. Google and the FBI are warning of something that sounds like it's straight from a movie US law enforcement is warning about ransomware gangs sending fake IT workers to offices to try and steal data. The group has been targeting law firms – turning up and social engineering their way to the laptops of victims and then connecting USB drives or using remote access tools to save data. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Bliss returns to discuss the complexities of the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, noting that it involves deeply troubled individuals requiring mental health support. He highlights how criminal gangs exploit these populations, turning encampments into convenience stores. Bliss argues that solving this issue requires comprehensive policy changes from the governor, federal government, and healthcare providers.1903 FIESTA LA

For the final episode of our Isabelle Huppert Spotlight, we watched two movies with a colonial setting: Rithy Panh's The Sea Wall (2008), based on the novel by Marguerite Duras, and Claire Denis' White Material (2009). Disturbing eroticism as a lens on colonial class and racial dynamics is something the films share, as well as white colonial failure, while Huppert in White Material emerges as an AU Scarlett O'Hara whose indomitable capitalist will has become delusional monomania. And in Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto, we discuss a couple of indie movies, current release Mile End Kicks (set in 2011) and Big Night from the mid-90s (set in the 1950s).  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    UN BARRAGE CONTRE LE PACIFIQUE (2008) [dir. Rithy Panh] 0h 21m 13s:    WHITE MATERIAL (2009) [dir. Claire Denis] 0h 40m 23s:    FEAR AND MOVIEGOING IN TORONTO – Chandler Levack's Mile End Kicks (2025) and Stanley Tucci & Campbell Scott's Big Night (1996) +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: "Sunday" by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – "Making America Strange Again" * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

Cette semaine dans "Actuelles", direction le Nigeria, où Hidaa Ahmad Ghaddar, une passionnée du ballon rond, a monté une académie de football, la Breakthrough Academy Kano. La jeune femme de 27 ans a longtemps espéré devenir joueuse professionnelle mais des blessures ont brisé ce rêve. Alors, elle a décidé de transcender ce destin contraire en devenant entraîneuse de football pour de jeunes garçons, et de leur transmettre ce que le football lui avait donné : un objectif, une passion, une envie de faire mieux. Dans un pays musulman et pratiquant, elle ne savait pas si une femme serait acceptée au poste de coach. Non seulement ça marche, mais elle réussit son autre objectif, celui qui l'avait inspirée avec son tout premier apprenti, Kabir, à garder ces garçons éloignés de la criminalité des gangs. Certains espèrent pouvoir aller plus loin encore et faire de leur passion leur métier. Pour Hidaa Ahmad Ghaddar, c'est en tout cas un succès sportif, personnel et social.

The Kill Screens go undercover at Blackfire Carnival's Big Top club. Aux embodies a lion tamer, Atom faces temptation, and Slug simps. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford"Atom" by Emily Axford"Aux" by Emily Axford"Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford"Slug" by Emily Axford"Soul Coins" by Emily Axford"Spooky Shafts" by Emily Axford"The Arcade" by Emily Axford"A Friend for Life" by Emily Axford"At the Last Minute, a First" by Emily Axford"Sick Twisted Romance" by Emily Axford"Dolores the Puppet" by Emily AxfordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Robert "Big Stacks" became an internet sensation after a joke video declaring himself the "UK's Hardest Man" spiralled into a viral phenomenon. What started as comedy quickly attracted fighters, influencers and millions of viewers, turning him into one of social media's most recognisable characters.But behind the viral clips lies a troubled past. Growing up on a council estate, Charlie spent years involved in crime, violence and prison, accumulating dozens of arrests and multiple jail sentences before eventually deciding to change direction. Now focused on boxing, content creation and building a better future, he reflects on the lessons learned from a chaotic upbringing, the pressures of internet fame, and his ambition to use his experiences to help others avoid the mistakes he made.This is the eventful life of Charlie Robert "Big Stacks"All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 16, 2009, local hunters in Latimer County, Oklahoma, stumbled upon a locked, abandoned pickup truck. Inside was a severely malnourished family dog, personal IDs, cell phones, and an untouched jackpot of $32,000 cash stuffed right under the driver's seat. The owners - Bobby, Sherilynn, and 6-year-old Madyson Jamison - were nowhere to be found. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kill Screens infiltrate a gang of sick, twisted clowns. Atom gets into it with some carnival barkers, Aux tries animal handling, and Slug attempts a smash and grab. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford."Atom" by Emily Axford."Aux" by Emily Axford."Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford."Slug" by Emily Axford."Spooky Shafts" by Emily Axford"The Arcade" by Emily Axford"The Murderer's Mask" by Emily Axford"A Friend for Life" by Emily Axford"Balnor's Bad Dream" by Emily Axford"I Need to Know You're Taken Care Of" by Emily Axford"The Prodigal Sister" by Emily AxfordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Carlos McAdory shares his unbelievable journey from growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, to becoming involved in street crime, armed robberies, and eventually receiving a federal life sentence. He breaks down how a local robbery case became a federal Hobbs Act conspiracy, why his codefendants cooperated, and how refusing to cooperate led to an extreme sentence: 20 life sentences. Carlos also explains the legal loopholes, sentencing errors, and federal “three strikes” issue that ultimately helped him beat life and come home after serving 19 years, 2 months, and 4 days. This conversation covers street life in Minnesota, prison politics, federal sentencing, the trial penalty, legal appeals, studying law from prison, and the mindset it took to keep fighting when the system said he would never come home. Watch as Carlos opens up about accountability, redemption, fatherhood, the justice system, and what he's building now through his documentary work and podcast. Go Support Carlos And Follow His New YouTube Channel @RebuildingCarlos Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Introduction: Carlos's Story 01:00 Background: Growing Up in St. Paul 03:20 Street Life, Gangs, and Early Crimes 08:40 First Prison Term & Sentencing in Minnesota 11:00 Returning to the Streets & Second Prison Sentence 17:50 Life in State Prison and Street Hustles 24:00 Transition to Federal Crimes & Armed Robberies 34:00 The Robbery Conspiracy Unfolds 40:00 Getting Caught: Arrests, Cooperation & The Feds 46:00 Going to Trial & Federal Sentencing 54:00 Life Sentence and Injustice in the System 01:04:00 Learning the Law: DIY Legal Battle 01:12:00 Breakthrough: Discovering the Illegal Sentence 01:22:00 Appeals, Denials, and Never Losing Hope 01:31:00 Change in Law & Second Chance 01:40:00 Coming Home: Life After Prison 01:47:00 Reflections, Lessons, and New Beginnings 01:52:20 Documentary, Podcast, and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and digital marketing agency owner Mark Lebrun for a powerful conversation about transformation, faith, purpose, and building a life centered around impact. Mark and I first connected at a speaking event in Orlando, and after hearing his story, I knew I had to bring him onto the podcast. His journey is one of the most honest and inspiring stories I've heard in a long time. Growing up surrounded by gangs, drugs, and destructive environments, Mark shares how his life completely shifted after an encounter with Jesus and the influence of a friend named Patrick, who challenged him to change his environment, his habits, and the people he surrounded himself with. We dive deep into the importance of intentional relationships, the reality that success changes social dynamics, and how growth often requires letting go of environments and people that no longer align with who you're becoming. Mark opens up about navigating the end of a 16-year relationship and how that season forced him to reevaluate his life, his purpose, and the direction he truly wanted to go. We also talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly launched his digital marketing career. After growing to over 100,000 followers on TikTok in just four months, Mark realized there was massive opportunity in content creation, brand building, and helping businesses leverage social media effectively. He shares how he transitioned from giving away free advice online to building a successful paid consulting and agency business focused on helping others grow their influence and impact. One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is Mark's perspective on content creation. Instead of creating content for ego or validation, he explains why the best creators focus on serving the audience first and creating content that genuinely solves problems and transforms lives. This episode is about more than marketing or entrepreneurship. It's about identity, faith, healing, relationships, purpose, discipline, and learning how to build a life that actually matters. Mark also shares his long-term vision of creating a movement that provides resources, opportunities, and a non-traditional environment for inner-city communities to experience Christ across industries including business, media, entrepreneurship, and creativity. If you've ever felt stuck in your environment, struggled with fear around showing up online, or wondered whether real transformation is possible, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Mark Lebrun transformed his life from gangs and drugs to purpose Why changing your environment changes your future The importance of intentional relationships and mentorship How faith helped Mark discover his calling What happens to relationships when success enters your life How Mark gained 100,000 TikTok followers in four months Why audience-focused content always performs better How to overcome fear of being on camera The difference between influence and impact Mark's definition of success and daily habits for growth Timestamps 00:00 Who Mark Lebrun Is Today 01:43 From Streets, Gangs, and Drugs to Faith 04:16 Mentorship and Choosing the Right Circle 06:15 Why Intentional Relationships Matter 09:28 How Success Changes People Around You 13:19 The COVID TikTok Breakthrough 18:50 Creating Content That Actually Helps People 22:46 Building a Bigger Mission and Movement 26:12 How to Push Past Camera Fear 29:56 Defining Success and Daily Habits 37:20 Family, Growth, and Final Thoughts

Join this channel to get access to perks: EARLY Access, EXCLUSIVE Episodes & Much More! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeD7roEp99UANH0HVZ3dOA/joinWhat's Your Story - Actor Eddie Marsan? LIFE IN FILM PodcastHe is one Britain's finest character actors, along the way he has picked up an OBE and worked with some of the greats including - Steven Spielberg, Guy Ritchie, Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann & Mike Leigh.Join us as we chat about finding acting by chance, getting turned down by almost all of the top drama schools, not letting his working class roots stop him from succeeding and why he would like to do more comedy.Credits Include Gangster No. 1 / Gangs of New York / 21 Grams / Vera Drake / V For Vendetta / The New World / The Illusionist / Mission Impossible III / Miami Vice / Happy-Go-Lucky / Hancock / The Disappearance of Alice Creed / Sherlock Holmes / Tyrannosaur / War Horse / Snow White and the Huntsman / Jack the Giant Slayer / The Worlds End / Filth / Concussion / Atomic Blonde / Deadpool 2 / White Boy Rick / Vice / The Gentlemen / Ray Donovan / Wrath of Man / Fair Play / Back to Black / Franklin / No Ordinary Heist / Clayface...etc-----------------------------Host - Actor/Writer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elliot James Langridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please contact (Scott Marshall Partners) -----------------------------Our SponsorsMoviePosters.com is the #1 place for movie posters old and new! use our affiliate link https://www.movieposters.com/?sca_ref=8773240.c977RvLKKpL& Get 10% off with code LIFEINFILM10⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides you with access to the largest online therapy service in the world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ your first month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/lifeinfilm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------Thank you Eddie, James and the Premier Comms team. As always thank you to our sponsors better help and MoviePosters.com-----------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, please review and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Tube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠etc and please share. It makes a huge difference. -----------------------------Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @LIFEINFILMpod. Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Lifeinfilmpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Join this channel to get access to perks: EARLY Access, EXCLUSIVE Episodes & Much More! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeD7roEp99UANH0HVZ3dOA/join -----------------------------Please don't forget to⁠ LIKE & SUBSCRIBE⁠! ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝Thanks for watching this episode ... see you in the next video!

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open with the Peanuts as we break down the fortunes of two suddenly slumping ballclubs: the Cubs, who can't seem to hold a lead, and the Tigers, who can't seem to find one.Then we pivot to the Popcorn with two electric films. We start with Tom's choice, Martin Scorsese's bruising, operatic epic Gangs of New York (2002). From there, we head to Argentina for Leo's pick, the gripping and elegantly constructed thriller The Secret of Their Eyes (2009), starring Ricardo Darín.Next Show's Films:Tom's Pick: The Wages of Fear (1953)Leo's Pick: Blood Simple (1984)

Our Family Freak-Outs series continues to go from strength to strength as we examine Douglas Sirk's Written on the Wind (1956) and Kenneth Lonergan's Manchester by the Sea (2016), a couple of masterpieces of American cinema in radically different modes: Technicolor melodrama and micro-realism. We discuss the curious myth of America in Written on the Wind, as embodied in the Hadley family's tortured relationship with Rock Hudson, and the enormous pressure of trauma on the quotidian surface of Manchester by the Sea, and, of course, the key freak-out moments within the family freak-outs.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:     WRITTEN ON THE WIND (1956) [dir. Douglas Sirk] 0h 33m 28s:    MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (2016) [dir. Keneth Lonergan] +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: "Sunday" by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – "Making America Strange Again" * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

Gangs exert power through fear, but where are they getting weapons from?A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small boats and lorries. They start with a false name: Kardo Ranya. A man who has evaded arrest for several years by keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret. It makes it near impossible for law enforcement agencies to issue and international arrest warrant.Sue and Rob know what he looks like from social media posts advertising his crossings and lifestyle. Their search takes them across Europe and to the Middle East, where they discover a network of powerful smugglers operating from a town in Northern Iraq.It's two years since Sue and Rob located a gang leader in their podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion and the illegal business of migrant journeys is more dangerous and ruthless than before.Their investigation reveals the inner mechanics of the smuggling trade and shows in close focus the people who currently control it as they search for a kingpin behind dangerous crossings to the UK by boat and lorry.A secret meeting, a missing person and a worried family. Who is the man connecting them?The series is recorded and presented by Sue Mitchell It's produced by Joel MoorsOriginal music is by Mom Tudie and sound design and mix is by Tom Brignell

“This is a war. We will treat it as a war, and first thing that we want is the war to end. We want peace. We want a better life for our people, especially for our youth.”Caitriona Perry speaks to Ecuador President Daniel Noboa about his hard-line military crackdown on violent criminal gangs, which has involved measures that human rights groups warn could pose a risk to civil liberties.President Noboa, who is one of the world's youngest leaders, has warned about the levels of crime faced in Ecuador. He claims that due to its location between Colombia and Peru, the world's two largest producers of cocaine, it has become a major location for drug-trafficking gangs.He talks about the attempts that have been made on his life, and the threats his family have faced. He calls on the cooperation from other countries to help fight international crime organisations. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Volodymyr Zelensky, Azar Nafisi and Julia Gillard. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Caitriona Perry Producer: Ellyn Duncan, Chloe Ross and Cordelia Hemming Editor: Farhana HaiderGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Daniel Noboa. Credit: Getty)

He is best known for writing The Family Man and Farzi, but his journey to being a storyteller was far from smooth. Suman Kumar joins Amit Varma in episode 444 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the highs and lows of his life, as well as the craft of writing, directing and telling stories. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Suman Kumar on IMDb, Instagram, LinkedIn and his own website. 2. The Family Man -- Season 1 :: Season 2 :: Season 3. 3. Guns and Gulaabs -- Season 1. 4. Farzi -- Season 1. 5. Raghu Thatha -- written and directed by Suman Kumar. 6. Ranga Half-Pants -- Suman Kumar. 7. Scientific Advertising -- Claude Hopkins. 8. The Ghost and the Darkness -- Stephen Hopkins. 9. You've Got Mail -- Nora Ephron. 10. Angrezi Medium -- Homi Adajania. (CHECK) 11. The return of small-town creators on Instagram -- Shephali Bhatt. 12. lifeofpuja on Instagram. 13. Gangs of Wasseypur -- Anurag Kashyap. 14. On Writing -- Stephen King. 15. The Refreshing Audacity of Vinay Singhal — Episode 291 of The Seen and the Unseen. 16. Stage.in. 17. Gopallapurathu Makkal -- K Rajanarayanan (Ki Ra). 18. Madhu Babu and his audiobooks on YouTube. 19. Yandamuri Veerendranath on Amazon and YouTube. 20. Yerramsetty Sai. 21. Ilaiyaraaja on Spotify and YouTube. 22. The Blaft Anthology of Tamil Pulp Fiction -- Pritham Chakrabathy and Rakesh Khanna. 23. Advanced History of India -- KA Nilakanta Sastri and G Srinivasachari. 24. Sowmya Dhanaraj Is Making a Difference — Episode 380 of The Seen and the Unseen. 25. Pehla Nasha and More Than Words. 26. The Design of Everyday Things -- Don Norman. 27. Phantoms in the Brain -- VS Ramachandran. 28. The Reith Lectures -- VS Ramachandran. 29. Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale. 30. Aranyer Din Ratri — Satyajit Ray. 31. Days & Night In The Forest -- Sunil Gangopadhyay. 32. Train Dreams (the book) -- Denis Johnson. 33. Train Dreams (the film) -- Clint Bentley. 34. As Good as It Gets -- James L Brooks. 35. Crime and Punishment -- Fyodor Dostoyevsky. 36. The Vigil Idiot. 37. The Dream Is No More a Dream -- Suman Kumar. 38. Notting Hill -- Roger Michell. 39. All the President's Men -- Alan J Pakula. 40. Hrishikesh Mukherjee on Wikipedia and IMDb. 41. Adolescence — Created by Stephen Graham & Jack Thorne. 42. Oppenheimer -- Christopher Nolan. 43. Tumbbad -- Rahi Anil Barve. 44. Mayasabha -- Rahi Anil Barve. 45. On Film-Making --  Alexander Mackendrick. 46. Maheshinte Prathikaaram -- Dileesh Pothan. 47. Trance -- Anwar Rasheed, 48. Manjummel Boys -- Chidambaram S Poduval. 49. Romancham -- Jithu Madhavan. 50. Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey -- Vipin Das. 51. Su From So -- JP Thuminad. 52. No Country for Old Men -- The Coen Brothers. 53. The Shawshank Redemption -- Frank Darabont. 54. The Devil's Own -- Alan J Pakula. This episode is sponsored by The Six Percent Club. Join them to go from content idea to launch in just 45 days! Amit Varma runs a course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: 'Story' by Simahina.

Ralph speaks to Dr. Marina Nord of the V-Dem Institute about this year's V-Dem Democracy Report and how the Trump Administration is dismantling democracy in the US. Then, Ralph welcomes Dr. Ralph Estes to discuss corporations' shady accounting practices.Dr. Marina Nord is a postdoctoral research fellow at the V-Dem Institute. She is co-author of V-Dem's Democracy Report 2026: “Unraveling The Democratic Era?”.Only six countries during the 21st century have registered larger one-year drops on the aggregate Liberal Democracy Index [than the United States] —and all of them are coups. If you look at the last almost 250 years (so for which we have data going back to 1789), there were only thirty-five instances of more rapid dismantling of democracy—almost all of them were either military coups or international interventions.Dr. Marina NordWe do not measure [Trump's] words. We measure how institutions function de facto. And what is a lot more important for us is not only what he says, but how other institutions (checks and balances) function to constrain him. And one of the things that we see, for example, is that Congress is not constraining him in any way. And this is very, very serious, because if you have a President who violates the law, who violates the Constitution, you should have the judiciary who stand up, the Supreme Court who should stand up to protect the Constitution. You should have the Congress who is not allowed to [abdicate power to the executive]. And this is something that is very, very concerning, a lot more concerning than what Trump is saying. What I find a lot more concerning is that there are no checks and balances to constrain him.Dr. Marina NordWhen looking at the data, we also looked at the countries who managed to stop autocrats similar to Trump. And we tried to analyze which factors contributed to stopping democratic backsliding and turning it around. So research shows that, of course, there is no single recipe, but there are several combinations of factors that may help. One of them is: use whatever institutional safeguards that you still have in the United States…The second thing that we know that still works quite well is robust societal action. And by that we mean not only demonstrations similar to the No Kings protests, but sustained protests, mass pro-democracy protests…And then, of course, one of the things that still should be a possibility to turn things around is the midterm elections.Dr. Marina NordDr. Ralph Estes is Emeritus professor of business and accounting at American University in Washington, D.C., co-founder and vice president of The Center for Advancement of Public Policy, and Emeritus Trustee at the Institute for Policy Studies. He is the author of several books, including Tyranny of the Bottom Line: Why Corporations Make Good People Do Bad Things and Fight the Corpocracy, Take Back Democracy: A Mad As Hell Guide for the 99%.The public has no way of fairly evaluating a corporation except through the press, what it sees in corporate press releases and their claims about being, for example, environmentally responsible and very favorable to customers. And there are no measures on that. Corporation doesn't give us any. Corporation produces a set of financial statements. You won't know how relevant those financial statements are to you and me. They're not relevant at all… In terms of social performance, there's nothing in the corporate reports, the formal reports, that is reliable. Again, you're stuck with what the corporation claims or what the politicians who are lobbying for contributions will admit corporations do… But this is a problem. If the corporation doesn't report it, if the citizens don't know about it, the politicians can try to do something, but they have to start from scratch.Dr. Ralph EstesNews 5/15/26* We begin this week with a bombshell story from Latin America. This week, El País broke what they are calling “Hondurasgate,” an expose centering on leaked audio recordings of conversations between President Donald Trump, Argentinian President Javier Milei and former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández – who was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison on drug trafficking charges in the U.S. but pardoned by Trump last year. In these leaked recordings, the three current and former heads of state discuss the creation of a “channel of spreading fake news with the intention of misinforming and destabilizing” Leftist governments in the region, including those of Gustavo Petro in Colombia and Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico. According to this report, the leaks reveal the involvement of another world leader – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – in the decision to pardon Hernández. El País writes the leaks prove the pardoning of Hernández was “not a gesture of clemency, but the down payment of a broader agreement.” Expect more damning information to come out as more recordings are unearthed, even if so far the American media has largely blacked out this stunning story.* At the same time the Trump administration is seeking to subtly undermine governments like Mexico's, they are executing considerably less subtle covert operations there as well. On March 28th, an explosion blew up the car of alleged narco Francisco Beltran just outside Mexico City. CNN now reports that, while “Mexican authorities have maintained extreme secrecy around the explosion,” multiple sources confirm that this was “a targeted assassination,” carried out by the CIA. Not only that, this operation is reportedly just one of several assassinations carried out by the CIA against rank-and-file cartel members on foreign soil which began last year. Troublingly, CNN notes these operations could be illegal under Mexican law, which prohibits foreign agents from participating in law enforcement operations without the express permission of the federal government. Omar Garcia Harfuch, Mexico's Secretary of Security released a statement indicating that the Mexican government has not granted any such permission, writing “The Government of Mexico categorically rejects any version that seeks to normalize, justify, or suggest the existence of lethal, covert, or unilateral operations by foreign agencies on national territory.”* One ironic aspect of the joint right-wing destabilization effort and CIA covert operations campaign both currently underway in Mexico is the fact that the Sheinbaum government has affected a stunning reduction in murders throughout the country. According to Mexico Solidarity Media, the daily average of intentional homicides has been reduced by 40% between the beginning of the Sheinbaum administration in October 2024 and April 30, 2026, with that last month hitting the lowest level in over a decade – comparable in fact to the United States. We can only hope that Sheinbaum is able to stay the course and continue to drive down the murder rate while simultaneously avoiding the destabilization campaigns being waged against her government.* In Colombia, another state targeted in the Hondurasgate plot, Ivan Cepeda continues to consolidate progressive forces in that country ahead of the presidential election, aiming for a first round victory. This week, Luis Gilberto Murillo, a center-left presidential candidate, dropped out and endorsed Cepeda. While Murillo never rose very high in the polls, he has held high positions in the Colombian government – including Minister of Environment and governor of the department of Choco as well as Colombia's ambassador to the United States and later foreign minister under Gustavo Petro.Colombia One notes that this is the second such withdrawal in recent weeks, with Senator Clara López doing the same, indicating a serious intention among the progressive forces in Colombia to stave off a second round of the presidential election, which could see the right-wing consolidate against Cepeda in a way they have thus far been unable to do ahead of the first round.* Meanwhile, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, a standard bearer for the Latin American Right and a close ally of President Trump, is mired in a new scandal involving his dealings with the MS-13 gang and his ensuing attempts to silence the press. According to PBS, last month the Salvadoran outlet El Faro, in conjunction with PBS FRONTLINE released a documentary titled The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador, which “uncovered evidence that Bukele's administration had offered privileges to gang leaders in prison in exchange for a reduction in homicides and voter support in territories the gangs controlled.” Now, in retaliation for publishing this story, Bukele has reportedly “frozen the personal assets of two of [El Faro's] shareholders,” including editor-in-chief Carlos Dada who said in a press conference that “These are not fiscal measures…They are political measures trying to silence us.” This article notes that the facts presented in The Deal are particularly damning to Bukele, because of his public claims that he “would never negotiate with gangs” because it would grant them legitimacy. Just as it is ironic that the Trump administration is seeking to destabilize the Mexican government while it dramatically reduces murders, so too is it ironic that it is seeking to bolster the Bukele regime even as it carries out secretive deals with the very gangs the U.S. claims to be fighting.* In a wholly different part of the world, the centrist Labour Party government of Keir Starmer in the UK is teetering on the brink of collapse. Starmer's popularity has been declining precipitously ever since he entered office, but the crisis of confidence from within his own party accelerated after the disastrous results of the May 7th local elections. Now, according to CNN, over 100 members of his party in Parliament are calling for him to resign, but the only way to trigger a leadership challenge is for at least 81 Labour MPs to coalesce around a single challenger – and as yet, none have crossed that threshold. Starmer himself has refused to stand down, challenging any other claimants to come forward. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has come the closest to openly challenging Starmer, even resigning his post in the government but stopping short of formally announcing a leadership challenge, the BBC reports. For now, Starmer continues to cling to power but each day could be his last at No. 10.* Turning to American foreign policy news, this week the Senate voted down yet another War Powers Resolution on Iran – the seventh such attempt since the war began in late February. What is notable about this resolution is that it won the support of the most GOP Senators yet – Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – yet still failed by a margin of 50-49 because Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania crossed party lines to vote against the resolution. This from CBS. Even with Fetterman's disloyalty, this vote is significant for the number of Republicans who broke ranks, perhaps indicating a growing unease with the war and particularly its impact on the price of consumer goods, beginning with gasoline and cascading from there.* In more congressional news, Southern states are scrambling to act in the wake of the Callais decision. In South Carolina and Mississippi, state officials have rejected attempts to call special sessions to redraw congressional maps before this year's midterms. But, NPR reports Alabama is moving towards a new map that, like Louisiana, will likely include just one single largely Black, Democratic-leaning congressional district. However, even though some of these states are holding off on redrawing these districts today, it does not mean those districts will be safe tomorrow. And in Tennessee, where the legislature is moving ahead with a plan to do away with the state's majority Black 9th congressional district in a special session – resulting in a revolt by Democrats in the legislature – the Republicans are retaliating by stripping all Democrats from their standing committee seats for “creating disorder,” per StateAffairs.com. Expect this process to get more contentious, and plain uglier, as it grinds ahead.* Next, a story in Fortune highlights the cost of data center construction. According to this story, the nearly 50,000 permanent residents of the California ski resort town of Lake Tahoe – which regularly attracts 25 to 28 million visitors annually – will soon be disconnected from their traditional power source, NV Energy. NV supplies the power to Liberty Utilities, which services the area directly, and NV has informed Liberty that it will stop providing power after May 2027. That power will instead be redirected to data centers, leaving Liberty Utilities less than a year to find another power source. This story notes that “Northern Nevada has become one of the fastest-growing data-center corridors in the country,” with Google, Apple, and Microsoft all having built or planning to build facilities in the area. Gallingly, just last fall NV Energy's director of business development said the company was “eager to serve the new industrial load” but that it would not “impact [their] existing customer base.” This is a troubling preview of what may come as data center expansion continues unchecked.* Finally, in a story that proves once again that corporate greed knows no limits, the Lever is out with a new report on a class-action lawsuit by consumers against “private equity-backed bowling giant Bowlero.” According to the Lever, the suit accuses Bowlero of executing a “‘multi-year anticompetitive scheme to consolidate bowling centers,' which has led to skyrocketing bowling prices, deteriorating lanes, and ‘the veritable destruction of the decades-old pastime of bowling in America.'” The numbers back up this narrative. Bowlero, which had just six locations in 2012, has exploded to 350 today. The company is said to control roughly 35 percent of U.S. bowling revenue – and 95% of all lanes in some markets – as well as acquiring the Professional Bowling Association itself. As with any monopoly, once it had cornered the market Bowlero proceeded to jack up prices, even using AI to do so algorithmically. In a sense, this is a story we have all heard too many times to be surprised, but we can still be shocked by the base greed of corporate executives, even in something as seemingly anodyne as the bowling industry.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The Kill Screens race to escape Zone 5 with Hammer N' Circuits in hot pursuit! Slug tries to grapple a wrecking ball, Aux does some off-roading, and Atom gets another notch on his belt. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford."Atom" by Emily Axford."Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford."Slug" by Emily Axford."A Fate Refused" by Emily Axford. "Buzzer's Cutters" by Emily Axford.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Bayless is a former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent who spent more than three decades working some of the most dangerous undercover investigations in the United States. An original member of ATF's Enhanced Undercover Program beginning in 2000, Bayless spent years infiltrating violent outlaw motorcycle gangs including the Outlaws, Grim Reapers, and organizations connected to the Hell's Angels, helping build major federal RICO prosecutions against organized criminal enterprises. Raised in a suburb of Chicago by two school teachers, Bayless was influenced early by mentors in law enforcement who shaped his path toward public service. After attending Manchester University in Indiana, where he studied Environmental Studies and Criminal Justice, he joined the ATF in 1987 in the Chicago Field Division. Throughout his career, Bayless worked major federal operations targeting violent crime in cities such as St. Louis, Oakland, Phoenix, Cleveland, and Albuquerque. His undercover work placed him deep inside biker gangs and other criminal networks, requiring years of operating under assumed identities in high-risk environments. Beyond investigations, Bayless served in the ATF Peer Support Program, helping fellow agents process trauma following critical incidents, including the aftermath of Waco. After decades of operating in violent environments and living in constant hypervigilance, he was eventually diagnosed with PTSD near the end of his career. Today, Bayless teaches at the ATF Academy, helping train the next generation of agents while reflecting on lessons from his career about trauma, resilience, faith, and redemption. Outside of law enforcement, he spends time restoring WWII Army Willys Jeeps and navigating life after decades of undercover work. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to ⁠https://calderalab.com/SRS ⁠and use code SRS for 20% off your first order. Get 50% off your first order of Sundays for Dogs at ⁠https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50⁠ or use code SRS50 at checkout. Get 20% off Rho Nutrition's longevity stack with code SRS at ⁠https://rhonutrition.com⁠ Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at ⁠https://bubsnaturals.com/srs⁠ If you're serious about selling to the Department of War, go to ⁠https://SBIRAdvisors.com⁠ and mention Shawn Ryan for your first month free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles "Pee Wee" Goldsmith is back. The former President of the Hells Angels Las Vegas chapter returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part 2 — and this time nothing is held back. In this episode Pee Wee goes deeper than ever before. From police raids and Tony Soprano comparisons to the untold stories from inside the club, the Hollywood appearances nobody knew about, and what it was really like going to prison as a Hell's Angel. He opens up about his biggest regrets as President, the members who never should have joined, and what the next generation of bikers will never understand about the old school way of life. This is the conversation Hell's Angels insiders don't want you to hear. _____________________________________________ #HellsAngels #TrueCrime #BikerLife _____________________________________________ Thank you to RUGIET for sponsoring this episode: Head to https://www.rugiet.com/lockedin and get 15% off your ED treatment. _____________________________________________ Connect with Charles "Pee Wee" Goldsmith: https://charliepeeweegoldsmith.com/ _____________________________________________ Watch Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ulmi1IoyeMgIqJ9kBwnh9 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Police Raids, Tony Soprano Comparisons and How It All Started 01:01 What Life Actually Looks Like After Leaving the Club 01:45 The Best Moments — Traveling the World as a Hell's Angel 02:18 How Other Countries See the Hell's Angels Differently 03:03 The Politics Nobody Talks About — Support Clubs and Power 05:40 Territory Wars, Rivalries and What Happens When You Cross the Line 07:02 Violence, the News and How Social Media Changed Everything 09:02 What Power Really Feels Like From Inside the Club 11:14 Reputation, Podcast Drama and the Loyalty Problem 13:02 Where the Hell's Angels Are Headed — Generational Change 15:01 Being a Father, Club Brotherhood and the Regrets He Carries 19:01 Police Raids, Chaos and Why He Can Laugh About It Now 22:20 The Rules Nobody Breaks — Drugs, Order and Club Discipline 24:30 His Biggest Regrets as President and Who Should Never Have Joined 28:00 Women, Property Patches and the Truth About Club Relationships 31:00 Vegas, Gambling and the Members Who Got Kicked Out 34:00 Club Dues, Work Requirements and Financial Discipline 38:00 Dealing With Cops, Legitimate Work and Everyday Club Life 45:00 Hollywood Came Calling — His Movie Appearances and Famous Encounters 48:30 The Stories He's Never Told — Funny Moments From Inside the Club 53:00 Club Life vs Family Life — How He Balanced Both and Screened Wives 01:00:00 Old School Bikers vs the New Generation — What Changed 01:10:00 Going to Prison as a Hell's Angel — Brotherhood, Gangs and Survival 01:22:00 Prison Stories — Cellmates, Drama and the Toughest Times 01:38:00 What Brotherhood Really Means When You're Behind Bars 01:49:00 Surviving Prison by Hustling — What He Did to Get By 01:58:00 Healthcare Nightmares, Lawsuits and Adjusting to Life After Release 02:09:00 The Day He Stopped Riding and What That Felt Like 02:13:00 Losing His License and Keeping His Independence 02:15:00 Final Thoughts — What He'd Tell Anyone Thinking About This Life _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jacob Bittner was a teenager from a good home when a series of bad decisions led to 12 years in the Arkansas prison system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jacob breaks down how it all unraveled — from his first robbery, to going on the run, to pulling off another one and paying for it with over a decade of his life. He opens up about surviving the violence and harsh realities of Arkansas prisons, the lessons he learned the hard way, and the twist nobody saw coming — after his release, he fell in love with and married a prison guard. _____________________________________________ #Prison #TrueCrime #LockedIn _____________________________________________ Thank you to RAYCON & INCOGNI for sponsoring this episode: Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine. Go to Bhttps://buyraycon.com/IANBICK to get 15% off! _____________________________________________ Incogni: Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code IANBICK at https://incogni.com/ianbick to get 60% off annual plans. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Good Kid to Armed Robber — Jacob's Story 00:14 Growing Up Between Idaho and Arkansas 01:36 Moving Around and Never Fitting In 03:23 The Moment School Stopped Mattering 04:44 Culture Shock, Bad Influences and First Mistakes 05:08 The First Time He Crossed the Line 06:22 How Deep Into Crime He Really Got 07:57 Why He Did It — Money, Rush and Belonging 09:36 The People Who Pulled Him Further In 10:33 Gangs, Excitement and the Point of No Return 13:00 First Time Getting Caught by Police 14:25 The Arrest That Should Have Stopped Everything 15:15 The Birthday Weekend That Changed His Life Forever 20:22 Getting Caught — The Arrest He Didn't See Coming 22:47 Facing Charges and Navigating the Legal System 26:00 First Taste of Jail and What It Really Feels Like 29:03 He Made Bond — Then Committed Another Robbery 31:20 On the Run as a Fugitive and What Followed 33:46 Returning to Arkansas and Facing the Music 38:32 The Day He Was Sentenced and What Came Next 41:00 What His Family Went Through While He Was Inside 44:00 The Mindset Shift That Saved Him in Prison 46:14 What Arkansas State Prison Is Really Like 49:57 The Unwritten Rules of Surviving Prison 51:46 Hustling Behind Bars — Business, Fights and Survival 56:00 The Moment He Decided to Change 01:00:00 Transferred to Idaho — A Completely Different Jail 01:03:40 Learning to Fit In and Move Forward 01:06:00 The Phone Call From His Grandfather That Changed Everything 01:08:06 Finding Purpose — Programs and Plans Inside 01:10:58 The Prison Program Where Everything Changed 01:13:01 How He Met the Prison Guard He Would Marry 01:16:12 Final Years Inside and the Road to Work Release 01:23:01 Life After Prison — Family, Work and Building Something Real 01:25:00 What He Would Tell His Younger Self 01:27:07 Final Thoughts and the Lessons That Stuck _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha Trujillo joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to ask what changes when communities stop seeing vulnerable youth as problems to be managed and start seeing them as young people in need of support.About Martha Trujillo Martha Trujillo is the founder of Full Circle Orange County, an organization dedicated to supporting risk-impacted and at-risk students through mentorship, education, and community. Her work is informed by lived experience: she grew up in Orange County and faced significant challenges as a young person, including foster care, gang involvement, expulsion from school, juvenile detention, substance use, and victimization. She now uses her story to guide and empower students facing similar obstacles. Trujillo holds a master's degree in criminology from UC Irvine and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University, Fullerton, and is preparing to pursue a doctorate in education at UC Irvine. Through Full Circle, she practices “diversion through mentorship,” combining workshops, re-entry support, and one-on-one guidance for youth in schools, group homes, and detention centers across Orange County and beyond.Chapters (00:00) - Introduction (01:09) - Know More, Do Better and Full Circle Orange County (05:50) - Martha's Journey: Foster Care, Gangs, and Juvenile Hall (12:49) - Feeding Before Teaching: An Approach Built on Lived Experience (15:39) - Why Prevention Must Start Earlier (21:15) - Mentorship, Lived Experience, and Dual Status Kids (27:53) - Hopes for Full Circle and Coming Full Circle Key Points • Full Circle Orange County's mission is preventing youth incarceration in adulthood by helping kids be identified early as victims rather than written off as criminals.• Martha's “feeding before teaching” approach — breaking bread with youth before any workshop — builds trust and recognizes the unmet basic needs that often shape kids' behavior.• Lived experience is one of three pillars (alongside academic training and direct work with youth) that shapes how Martha builds rapport with students no one else has been able to reach.• Early human trafficking prevention should begin between ages 9 and 14, in language that's age-appropriate but not avoidant — and not reserved only for kids in poverty-stricken environments.• “Dual status” youth (both foster and probation-involved) need support that recognizes them as children first, not as labels — and the juvenile justice system has resources to help them, if we use them well.• Mentors who share appropriate pieces of their own story give kids something to relate to; without that connection, real rapport is rarely possible.• Survivors going through religious rites of passage may be carrying hidden trauma; faith communities have a vital role in trauma-informed prevention conversations.• Coming full circle: Martha was expelled from Nicolas Junior High in eighth grade — and years later returned to receive an honorary promotion certificate alongside its current eighth graders.Resources • Full Circle Orange County• Know More, Do Better (OC Human Trafficking Task Force)• Global Center for Women and Justice (Vanguard University)• CASA of Orange County

The collapse of societal structures can lead to a multitude of problems, but the most pressing issue may not be the initial chaos that ensues. Instead, the real threat after collapse is the potential for organized control to take hold, where warlords and other power-hungry individuals seek to exploit the situation for their own gain. This can lead to a survival psychology mindset, where individuals must be constantly on guard against those who would seek to do them harm. In this video, we'll explore the concept of an organized threat and how it can manifest in a post-collapse world, and discuss ways to protect oneself from those who would seek to exert control over others. By understanding the dangers of warlord control and the importance of survival psychology, individuals can better prepare themselves for the potential risks that come with societal collapse.

Petunia Glenbottle puts out a bounty on the Kill Screens and the hunt begins! Slug reveals her only weakness, Aux commandeers the radio, and Atom busts his ass. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford."Atom" by Emily Axford."Aux" by Emily Axford."The Arcade" by Emily Axford."The Baroness" by Emily Axford."Mothership" by Emily Axford."Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford."Slug" by Emily Axford."Gallivanting" by Emily Axford. "Spooky Shafts" by Emily Axford."Buzzer's Cutters" by Emily Axford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In collaboration with the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, FRONTLINE examines the deal between presidents Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele to hold U.S. deportees at CECOT and what each leader stood to gain.

Something to ponder in connection with World Press Freedom Day: If you faced serious punishment for doing your job, would you quit and look for a new one? Or would you continue pursuing your chosen calling?Releasing in the leadup to World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2026, this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch revisits the reporting at the center of the film The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador, and explores the risks facing independent journalists.Among them: The team at the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, whose work anchors the documentary. In conversation with FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath, El Faro Editor-in-Chief Carlos Dada reflect on the outlet's investigation that exposed alleged negotiations between President Nayib Bukele's government and gang leaders — and that drew intense backlash.Dada, now working in exile like much of El Faro's staff, describes the escalating pressure on his newsroom: accusations from Bukele, surveillance using Pegasus spyware, and sustained harassment of reporters. Despite those challenges, Dada frames the decision to keep reporting as a mission and a mantra: “Silence is not an option.”The conversation also explores the broader stakes of the film's reporting — from the history and evolution of gangs like MS-13 to the consequences of Bukele's sweeping security policies, including mass incarceration under a prolonged state of emergency.For Dada, the story is not only about his home country, but about the pressure journalists worldwide are under. As governments consolidate power and restrict access to information, he argues, independent reporting becomes both more difficult and more essential — offering verified facts in the face of propaganda and ensuring the public can still scrutinize those in power.The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador is available to stream now on FRONTLINE's website, FRONTLINE's YouTube channel, the PBS App and PBS Documentaries on Prime.

We discuss Steven Knight's six-seasons-and-a-movie historical crime show Peaky Blinders, featuring Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al. Does the show live up to its initial excellence? It's got a great emotional premise (post-WWI PTSD), and there's a ridiculous amount of gravitas among the cast, but do the heists undermine this heft? It's OK if you haven't seen the show; we hold off on spoilers for quite a while and warn you when we reach that point. Get more at prettymuchpop.com. Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop. Sponsor: Get started with Claude AI at claude.ai/pmp.

6. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis details spillover violence in Trinidad and Tobago, where drug flows and gangs necessitated a state of emergency. He addresses Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's delayed return to the country. Additionally, he discusses El Salvador's controversial mass trial of 486 alleged gang members. 61924 HOLLYWOOD AND CAHUENGA

The Kill Screens break out of Mothership HQ and try to escape Zone 6! Slug deadlifts a security system, Aux attempts to jump a blockade, and Atom offloads some cargo. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford."Atom" by Emily Axford."Mothership" by Emily Axford."Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford."Slug" by Emily Axford."Corrupted" by Emily Axford."The Mithril Miner's Shuffle" by Emily Axford. "Zelbuldar" by Emily Axford. "Spooky Shafts" by Emily Axford."The University" by Emily Axford."The Gunslinger's Girl" by Emily Axford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Kill Screens attempt to secure Petunia's fingerprint and access the Mothership safe! Slug demonstrates a firm handshake, Atom secures a sweet prize, and Aux plays the keyboard. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content!Music / Sound Effects Include: "Neo Galaderon" by Emily Axford."The Prototype" by Emily Axford."Atom" by Emily Axford."Implicated" by Emily Axford."The Gambling District" by Emily Axford."Mothership Lobby" by Emily Axford."Galavanting" by Emily Axford."The Inkling Syndicate" by Emily Axford."Cyberskitch" by Emily Axford."Slug" by Emily Axford."Paetina" by Emily Axford."Corrupted" by Emily Axford.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.