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Description: Today, Jen has a discussion with her longtime friend, brilliant thought-leader and activist, Austin Channing Brown. You probably know Austin from her viral first book, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, which flew off shelves in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, as we were witnessing worldwide protests, calls for police reform, and a radical change to our racial justice systems. Countless people trusted Austin to help them unpack and understand the racial reckoning going on in our country at that time. Now, Austin is releasing a new project that shares some of her hard-fought learnings gained since that tumultuous time. Full of Myself: Black Womanhood and the Journey to Self-Possession is a love letter to the black women, like Austin herself, who are exhausted from being everything to everyone but themselves. Across essays titled “I Love Myself When I Am Laughing,” “When I Am Awkward,” “When I Am Failing,” and more, Austin celebrates the fullness of her humanity. Each chapter becomes a mirror, asking women—especially Black women—to consider where they've given themselves away and what it would mean to live with self-possession instead. Highlights from this conversation include: What it means to Austin to be “full of herself”—a phrase she reclaimed as an act of resistance, dignity, and spiritual integrity What happens in our bodies when we operate out of alignment with ourselves What it means to be a Black woman striving to live fully in a world that often demands her silence, her labor, and her conformity And the inspirational, life-saving advice that Austin received from activist, Tarana Burke This is such a good conversation starter and one to be shared, for sure. Thought-provoking Quotes: “I'm sick of white people telling me I have to remain in unhealthy workplaces, unhealthy worship spaces, unhealthy towns in order to save them. Everywhere I go, I'm told I should sacrifice myself for the possibility of whiteness getting its shit together.” – Austin Channing Brown “I grew up in an era that we called racial reconciliation. ‘Racial justice' was too hard. It implied that there were two people who had both done wrong and needed to come together. And the way that was often phrased for people of color was that we needed to teach, we needed to offer grace, we needed to bend over backwards, we needed to touch hearts and minds, endless patience, we needed to watch our tone, we needed to be open and inviting. It was all about what we needed to do.” – Austin Channing Brown “There is an integrity, accountability, and power that comes with being full of myself. And there is a lack of needing to please anybody else. Because I'm full of me.” – Austin Channing Brown Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Full of Myself: Black Womanhood and the Journey to Self-Possession by Austin Channing Brown - https://amzn.to/4k0SQI1 I'm Still Here: Reese's Book Club: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown - https://amzn.to/4jElqyn Nikki Giovanni, poet - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/nikki-giovanni  Zora Neale Hurston - https://www.zoranealehurston.com/ I Love Myself When I Am Laughing And Then Again When I Am Looking Mean & Impressive by Zora Neale Hurston - https://amzn.to/3FVpGvA Tarana Burke - https://www.taranaburke.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://austinchanning.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinchanning/ Twitter - https://x.com/austinchanning Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/austinchanningbrown Substack - https://substack.com/@austinchanning Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we put the “Sho” in the Russell Moore Show with Sho Baraka, Christianity Today's director of the Big Tent Initiative. Five years after the murder of George Floyd, many wondered if the United States—and the church—was headed toward lasting change. Talk of a “racial reckoning” filled headlines, pulpits, and boardrooms. But where do things stand now, in 2025? Sho joins Russell to reflect on the promises and disappointments of the past half-decade. The child of a Black Panther, Sho shares thoughts about race and reconciliation but also the deeper struggles of spiritual disillusionment, even in his own life. Sho speaks candidly about his own journey through spiritual dryness over the last 5-7 years as he navigated attitudes of cynicism which gave way to a time of terrible decisions that left his life in freefall. He and Russell explore what repentance and renewal can look like—not only for individuals, but for communities and institutions that have lost their way. Together, they discuss why conversations about racial justice often stall, how and why multi-ethnic churches struggle, and how Moses is an example of endurance in radically changing a broken institution. Plus: hear which book of the Bible Sho would take with him to a desert island that no other guest has chosen before. This is a thoughtful, vulnerable conversation about failure, repentance, and the possibility of restoration—for leaders, for churches, and for the witness of the gospel. — Keep up with Russell: Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. Submit a question for the show at questions@russellmoore.com  Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comNancy and Sarah interview journalist Paul Kix, author of the award-winning book on the Civil Rights movement, You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live. Paul writes about the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's ten weeks in Birmingham through fully realized characters and complicated detail, and he tells us how the experience changed him.We also talk about Paul's 2023 personal essay, “Liberals Once Embraced Interracial Marriages Like Mine. What Changed?” The conversation skip-hops around race, spirituality, faith, discipline, journalism — and Paul makes Nancy cry (twice!).Also discussed:* Marfa, too many metal chairs and cement surfaces* The Disappearance of Hotel Bathtubs: A lamentation* How Sarah changed Paul's life* Summer 2020: Oh, how it transformed us* “There's a liberalism that abandoned me”* Can a white man tell a black story?* “Mis·ceg·e·na·tion” “Man·i·chae·an” “Hag·i·og·ra·phy”* George Floyd, quite the football player* How the Eagles' Glenn Frey knew Jackson Browne was the real deal* “Bombingham”* Humanizing Bull Conner* Would you allow your children to get fire-hosed for a righteous cause?* Harry Belafonte, the George Soros of the civil rights movement* New Yorkers love to say “No”* “In the wake of war is the big beating heart of love”* How to bet on yourself* “What cause would you die for?”Plus, Sarah falls into a Weather Underground rabbit hole, an argument for more art told from the perspective of a resentful loser, why Paul kept a photo on his fridge that looked like Billie Dee Williams, and much more.This is one of our favorite episodes xx

Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology.  Check out our 2025 RENEW Gathering Digital Access Pass:  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Today's episode will help us understand the theological and social perspectives surrounding the inclusion and fear experienced by African Americans in the context of Christian unity. Orpheus. Heyward discusses the importance of theological foundations, focusing on the Great Commission and the inclusivity of the Gospel for all ethnic groups. It highlights the biblical story of Peter's vision in Acts 10, emphasizing God's acceptance of ethnic diversity. Orpheus. Heyward addresses the historical trauma faced by African Americans, particularly in the context of religious exclusion and the formation of the black church. The need for understanding and addressing these historical wounds is stressed, particularly within predominantly Caucasian religious spaces. The speaker shares personal experiences and suggests open dialogue and empathy as key steps towards racial unity and reconciliation within the Christian community. Examples include discussions on the Trayvon Martin and George Floyd incidents and the importance of including African American narratives in the larger Christian history. The message concludes with a call for authentic inclusion, collaboration on the mission of God, and the significance of understanding historical pain to create a more inclusive and unified Christian community.

In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: guarding against comparison, leading people you don't connect with personally, making room for the Holy Spirit without scaring new people in church, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Todd Thompson exposes today's ideological Left as a new religion — with saints, martyrs, blasphemy laws, and holy wars. From DEI rituals to the Jonestown Warning, this broadcast shows how ideology has replaced faith and why the Red–Green Alliance threatens Western civilization. - Broadcast August 22, 2025 on WWCR 4840 kHz from Nashville, this week's edition of The Thompson Show dives headfirst into the theme of ideological religion — the secular Left's new faith, complete with saints, martyrs, blasphemy laws, and holy wars. Todd examines how today's ideological zealots: Canonize their saints and martyrs — from Marx and Lenin to George Floyd and Greta Thunberg. Enforce blasphemy laws in the form of speechcrime and cancellation. Sacrifice truth, tradition, and common sense on the altars of DEI, climate zealotry, gender ideology, and ritualized propaganda. Wage holy wars through riots, uprisings, and cultural purges in the name of “justice.” From Joan Didion's warning about “moral imperatives” to Jacques Ellul's insight on propaganda and orthopraxy, Todd connects the dots between ideological conditioning and religious zeal. He highlights the Boomerang Effect — how integration propaganda meant to normalize (like corporate DEI rituals or Target's pride campaigns) backfires into outrage. The broadcast reaches its climax with the Jonestown Warning: Jim Jones as the original “woke Marxist preacher,” blending Bible verses with socialist slogans, building a utopian commune that ended in mass graves. Todd argues that the same psychology underlies today's woke religion — utopia promised, hysteria enforced, corpses delivered. Closing the show, Todd expands the critique to Europe's blasphemy laws, the UK and Scotland punishing veterans and teachers for “Islamophobia” while excusing Islamist extremism. He ties this selective enforcement to the Red–Green Alliance, showing how the far-Left and Islamists have made common cause against Western civilization. Broadcast times: WWCR 4840 kHz — Fridays, 11 PM Central / Midnight Eastern / 0400 UTC WBCQ 7490 kHz — Mondays, 10 PM Eastern / 0200 UTC Tuesday More: https://toddzillax.substack.com/ Like it? Rate and Review!

Story of the Week (DR):End of summer anti-woke bro rage brigade MMNew Cracker Barrel Logo Sparks Right-Wing Backlash—From Trump Jr. And MoreMAGA erupts over Cracker Barrel logo change, and stock plungesRight-Winger, Others Call Out 'Woke' New Change To Cracker Barrel's Peg GameThe goal of the game is to whittle down the number of pegs on the board to one through a series of “jumping” pegs, not unlike checkers. Previously, directions on the game explained that people who have only one peg left on the board are geniuses, while people with two pegs left are “pretty smart.” However, if you leave three pegs, the game considers you “dumb,” while anyone who leaves four pegs is an “EG-NO-RA-MOOOSE.”That was the old game. New peg games have removed the playful insults and instead say, “leave three or more ― no reason to be embarrassed. Try again.”Sean Davis, the CEO of The Federalist: Cracker Barrel didn't just destroy its logo and restaurant vibe. It also changed the peg game to make dumb people feel better when they do poorly.Until October 2017, The Federalist had a "black crime" tag, which aggregated articles related to criminal activity by African AmericansChristian College's Hot Take On Cracker Barrel Has People Saying, ‘Huh?'Hillsdale College in Michigan: A post on its official account on X (formerly Twitter) likened the updated logo to a vandalized statue of President George Washington that was defaced during the 2020 protests over the police killing of George Floyd.MAGA Rep Drags Jesus Christ Into ‘Woke' Cracker Barrel MeltdownCongressman Byron Donalds slammed the restaurant chain for daring to rebrand after he had a religious experience in one of its Florida parking lots: “In college, I worked at @CrackerBarrel in Tallahassee,” the Florida Republican wrote on X, “I even gave my life to Christ in their parking lot. Their logo was iconic and their unique restaurants were a fixture of American culture. No one asked for this woke rebrand.”‘Cracker barrel goes woke': CEO under MAGA fire for changing logo first time in 48 years, removes ‘white guy'Steak 'n Shake slams Cracker Barrel CEO for eliminating 'old-timer' from logo: 'We take pride in our history'“This is what happens when you have a board that does not respect their historical customers or their brand.At Steak n Shake, we have gone back to basics. Our tallow fries are waiting for you. Oh yeah, you can also now pay with Bitcoin!”Entrepreneur Sardar Biglari owns Steak ‘n ShakeOwns 9.3% of Cracker barreltook control of Steak 'n Shake in August 2008 after three years of declining same-store sales and losses of $100,000 per day.Biglari controls the Steak 'n Shake Company, First Guard Insurance, Abraxas Petroleum, Maxim, Southern Oil of Louisiana, Southern Pioneer Insurance and the Western Sizzlin' corporation. Biglari was born in Iran in 1977However the chain ran into more problems in 2016 and onward, with revenue declining sharply.In 2021, Steak N' Shake made a strategic decision to transition away from casual dining and become a fast food restaurant. Steak 'n Shake replaced lunch counters with self-serve kiosks in 2021 to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Changing the service model allowed a significant reduction of store staffIn 2024, Biglari fought and lost a proxy contest with Cracker Barrel, trying to get himself and two buddies on the CB board.This marks the sixth time since 2011 that Biglari has initiated a proxy contest seeking seats on the Board (the fourth time for Sardar Biglari personally), and the seventh contested solicitation overall during that span.POP QUIZ:Was that the original logo?No. The Cracker Barrel chain opened first in 1969 and had a text-only logo. In 1977, the famous logo with a man and a barrel was introduced.Is Cracker Barrel's new-ish CEO (11/23) a man or a woman?Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino and the new logo controversyMs. Masino previously served as the President, International of Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) from January 2020 to June 2023. From January 2018 to December 2019, she served as President, North America of Taco Bell.“Cracker Barrel's new logo isn't an accident — it's CEO Julie Felss Masino's project. She scrapped a beloved American aesthetic and replaced it with sterile, soulless branding.”Benny Johnson said the logo change could cause the company to collapse in a similar way that Target and other stores that embraced DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) did.‘Go woke, you go broke:' Ohio faith leaders urge Kroger to abandon LGBTQ+ policiesTrump calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resignLisa DeNell Cook is an American economist who has served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors since May 23, 2022. She is the first African American woman and first woman of color to sit on the BoardCEO-to-worker pay gap surges to 632 to 1 at US's lowest-paying large firms, study shows: At 100 firms in S&P 500 with lowest median pay, executives' comp increased by average of nearly 35% over five yearsFTSE 100 CEO pay rises for third consecutive year, hitting record high CEO pay at top US companies accelerates at fastest pace in four yearsStarbucks CEO Tops List Of Sky-High Executive Pay PackagesStarbucks' CEO is ditching a merit system and giving all salaried staff a flat 2% pay raise insteadSuccession Theater: Target CEO Brian Cornell steps down after 11 years as sales continue to dropTarget's Brian Cornell to hand CEO job to Michael Fiddelke in FebruaryTarget CEO Brian Cornell will step down from the struggling retailer in February and its COO will succeed himTarget CEO Brian Cornell will step down from the struggling retailer in February and its COO will succeed himAlert: Target CEO Brian Cornell will step down from the struggling retailer in February and its COO will succeed himWhen the C.E.O. Retires but Won't Go AwayTarget is the latest company to keep a replaced chief executive around as an “executive chairman.” Does having two top dogs make sense?On August 15, 2025, following a comprehensive succession planning process, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Target Corporation (“Target”), appointed Michael J. Fiddelke, Target's current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as Target's next Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective February 1, 2026. At that time, Brian C. Cornell will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer and will continue to serve as Chair of the Board in an Executive Chair capacity.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Companies with climate targets have more than tripled since 2023: SBTiA total of 10,949 companies worldwide now either have near-term targets or near-term and net-zero targets, or have committed to set them, according to a report by the Science-Based Targets initiative.DR: The juxtaposition of these two headlines:Scientists Say They've Figured Out a Way to Turn Nuclear Waste Into a Powerful FuelScientists Can't Figure Out Why Just Walking In Nature Appears to Quickly Heal Your Brain RotMM: Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost)You can take out an electric lawn mower at the libraryMM: Lyft co-founders depart board, convert Class B shares - greatest de-dictatorship in modern history? From 30% voting power to 2% voting power as part of the conversion DRShares still worth a paltry $144mAssholiest of the Week (MM): Anti ESG is a jokeLegal definition of a fiduciary: The beneficiary has delegated authority to the fiduciary to act on its behalf;The fiduciary has discretionary powers over the beneficiary's assets or interests;The fiduciary is in a position superior to that of the beneficiary due to specialized access, knowledge or ability; andThe beneficiary trusts that the fiduciary will act in the beneficiary's best interest. (Ponet & Leib, 2011.)From Florida 2023 HB3An act relating to government and corporate activism…The board of trustees, subject to the fiduciary standards … and the requirements in s. 112.662…Which are… Notwithstanding any other law, when deciding whether to invest and when investing the assets of any retirement system or plan, only pecuniary factors may be considered and the interests of the participants and beneficiaries of the system or plan may not be subordinated to other objectives, including sacrificing investment return or undertaking additional investment risk to promote any nonpecuniary factorWhich includes… any social, political, or ideological interestsWhich applies to…Obligations of the United States or obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by the government of the United StatesWhich makes investing in Treasury securities illegal because…White House Reportedly Launches A Scorecard Rating 500+ Companies On Trump LoyaltyThe rating system evaluates multiple factors, including social media activity, press releases, video testimonials, advertisements, participation in White House events, and other forms of engagement connected to the [One Big Beautiful Bill]Determines who they'll do business withFree speech dictatorsMeta spent $27 million protecting Mark Zuckerberg last year, more than any other CEOGoogle to Pay $36 Million in Anti-Competition FinesCoinbase CEO says he watched famous speeches to psych himself up before banning politics at the companyTrump May Further Redefine U.S. Capitalism With an Intel Move, ‘Come to America and lose $1B': Trump drives new offshore wind lossesFossil fuel “discrimination” laws prohibit discriminating against fossil fuels - there are no law to prevent “discrimination” against wind or solarHow Ownership Can Shape OutcomesHollowing out the corporate middle class MMStarbucks Sets 2% Raises for Corporate WorkersCoffee giant is in the midst of a turnaround; ‘We need to carefully manage all of our other costs'Starbucks earlier this year said it would lay off 1,100 corporate workersIn July, the company offered buyouts to corporate workers and said it would step up its in-office requirements later this year, to four days from three.From May: Starbucks and unionized baristas locked in a wage standoffNational Legal Policy Center actually filed a resolution this year demanding Starbucks produce a report detailing the human rights risks and “loss of shareholder value” if Starbucks “capitulates” to the union - union killing by SHP?Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol awarded $96 million pay package after 4 months on the jobUse of Starbucks aircraft for travel between city of primary residence and Starbucks headquarters and up to $250,000 in personal non-commuting travel per year; additional use of Starbucks aircraft for travel pursuant to Mr. Niccol's time sharing agreementHeadliniest of the WeekDR: 10 Candidates Will Vie for 4 Open Seats on USA Swimming Board of DirectorsDR: Walmart may have sold radioactive shrimp, FDA warnsMM: Silicon Valley talent keeps getting recycled, so this CEO uses a ‘moneyball' approach for uncovering hidden AI geniuses in the new era“There's different biases and filters about people's pedigree or where they came from. But if you could truly map all of that and just give credit for some people that maybe went through alternate pathways [then you can] truly stack rank,” Alex Bates, founder and CEO of AI executive recruiting platform HelloSky, told Fortune.MM: Forests in Certain Areas of the World Can Add to Global Warming I hate that headlineWho Won the Week?DR: The term “Bro IPO.” Or is it “BroPo?”MM: Damion. And it's BroPO.PredictionsDR: Target accidentally announces one of Brian COrnell's new board roles will be the Chairman of the We-Swear-It's-Not-My-Idea Task ForceMM: An analytics company somewhere realizes you can take the “moneyball” concept and apply it to people at publicly traded companies, making millions of dollars by giving investors the ability to vote for their fiduciaries by using advanced data, not voting on the fact that John is kind of cute and Leslie is a nice name.

Welcome to Eddington – population: all of us. The new film from writer-director Ari Aster transports audiences to a town on the brink of combustion that, in a way, we've all been residents of for five years now. Look out your window right now and there may not be a New Mexico mountain range hugging the horizon like in the Eddington of Aster's movie. But chances are you've absolutely felt it in the air – the same dread, the same fury, the same entropy and exhaustion that pollutes that dustbowl town.May 2020 – when Eddington takes place – was a time of neighbours split into culture war factions, with a steady hum of social media misinformation fueling their paranoid obsessions. We were already tipping towards that new age of civic hostility before the pandemic, mask mandates and the death of George Floyd, the auteur will tell you. But that year saw us cross a precipice that we've yet to turn back towards. Maybe we're unable to.Which is what makes Eddington – Ari's fourth film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone – feel so vital and yes, so scary. The filmmaker's first two features, Hereditary and Midsommar, saw him heralded as the new king of horror. It took his first film set in the real world – his first movie with nothing supernatural or occult-themed about it – to deliver arguably his most terrifying scares. His previous films, 2023's Beau Is Afraid included, were nightmares his audiences were allowed to wake up from. Can you really say the same, stepping out of the cinema after seeing Eddington?Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get in-depth feedback on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textAir Date:  August 18, 2025 on 91.3FM WVKR-On this episode of In The Field Radio, Erin Boogie and Rapz hit the ground running with a recap of Don Q Day, complete with interviews from Don Q, Fergie Baby, and Ras Ajai. The duo breaks down the latest releases from Chance The Rapper, Foreign Dre, MilianoBagRunner, and Cardi B, while speculating on Offset's upcoming drop and whether Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele 2 will feel cohesive. They also share their excitement for Lil Baby's next release — big shoutout to Lowso!In the second half, things get even spicier. Boogie and Rapz react to Fivio Foreign claiming he only heard Nas' “One Mic” — but didn't he have a whole song with him? They also weigh in on Lil Yachty's controversial bar referencing George Floyd, question if the world is too sensitive, and discuss Blueface's latest jail photos. To wrap things up, they touch on Sha'Carri Richardson's airport arrest and whether she might have landed herself on the no-fly list.As Rapz always says, the news writes itself. Press play and get in the field!Support the showFollow In the Field Radio here. Follow Erin Boogie here. Follow Rapz here. In the Field Radio intro by Foreign Dre and produced by Rich Morri$

Send us a textJeff Svedahl was born and raised in northern Minnesota and spent 37 years living in Minneapolis. For decades, he also owned and successfully managed several apartment buildings—until the George Floyd riots changed everything.Donate to Alpha News - https://alphanews.revv.co/donate-todayAlpha News Links - https://linktr.ee/AlphaNewsLiz Collin Reports - https://alphanews.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 449 had discussions on Cardi B's new record paying homage to a Jay-Z classic, BabyChiefDoIt saying he writes his verses with ChatGPT, Benny and Freddie potentially squashing their beef, Lil Yachty's tasteless lines about George Floyd, and Ghostface only acknowledging two and a half Wu-Tang albums. The show featured new recurring guest DJ MetroGnome: Deckademics DJ & Production School owner, DJ of one of the longest running Hip Hop nights in the Midwest, DJ for over 25 years, and someone integral to the fabric of Indianapolis culture. Support the show

Send us a textSummary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Jen Longaecker, the Deputy Communications Director for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, shares her unique journey from journalism to public safety communications. She discusses the challenges faced during the 2020 civil unrest, the importance of social media in crisis management, and the strategies employed to engage the community and recruit new law enforcement personnel. Jen emphasizes the significance of storytelling in public safety communications and the need for effective messaging templates to navigate crises. In this conversation, Jen Longaecker discusses the evolving role of law enforcement and the importance of community engagement. She highlights the challenges faced by communications professionals in adapting to changing media consumption habits and the impact of AI on storytelling. Jen shares her aspirations in crisis communication and offers valuable advice for aspiring public information officers, emphasizing the importance of genuine storytelling and preparedness in crises. The discussion concludes with key takeaways on effective communication strategies and the importance of curiosity in the field.Jen's BIO:  Jen Longaecker has worked for the Department of Public Safety since 2013 in a variety of roles. She began her time with DPS as a public information officer for the State Fire Marshal division and Office of Pipeline Safety. She also served as DPS' social media manager and staff photographer. Jen left DPS briefly to work as a communications manager for a Twin Cities suburb but returned to DPS and is currently the deputy communications director, leading a team of 25 communications specialists and public information officers. Jen has experience handling strategic communications and social media messaging during critical incidents. She was in the joint information center during the historic civil unrest following the death of George Floyd and the killing of Daunte Wright, and also developed strategic communication for the COVID-19 pandemic and Line 3 pipeline construction. Jen has taken photos at several funerals for Minnesota fallen first responders and has helped local agencies with crisis communications and media relations.Before coming to DPS, Jen was a 911 dispatcher for the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Jen spent the early stages of her career as a newspaper editor and reporter covering public safety and courts. Jen lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and her dog, a pug named Evie. In her spare time, she plays the saxophone in two swing bands and is training to provide PIO support on large-scale fires and other emergencies across the country. Jen is a University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduate.Email JenSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Are music videos dead? Many music fans think so.Hearing a old head say come on chat is kind of insaneChris Brown just packed-out MetLife Stadium twice in a row 82K people each night and y'all acting like that's normal.Woman says that despite being married for 7 years to the 'perfect' husband, she is still unhappy and feels like she married the wrong personThe White House shared images of “criminals” arrested since Donald Trump ordered the federal takeover of the D.C. police, displayed as if they were trophiesThey ran into a friend they went to school with, and now he's a DC police officer Feds under Donald Trump's instruction were seen going around DC neighborhoods, warning people about smoking and drinking outside—even on private propertyStarz reportedly lost $42.5M and 410,000 U.S. subscribers in the last 3 months, partly due to main shows like ‘BMF' season 4 underperforming WNBA and NBA players can play together in MyTEAM on NBA 2K26.Teacher faces criticism for her outfit and 'showing off too many curves' on the first day back at school. Thoughts?A mother is facing backlash for wearing a robe and a towel wrapped around her head to drop off her kids at school. Are people overreacting to viral video?Actress Kyla Pratt and her fiancé Danny Kirkpatrick, who have 2 daughters together, revealed they have been engaged for almost 20 years and are not in a rush to get marriedLil Yachty faces backlash for his brand-new lyrics, “George Floyd.”42 Dugg says designer clothes are played out, and cheaper streetwear looks betterTo watch the entire NFL season, it will cost fans over ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS a year. Rapper Bloodhound Q50 was allegedly booked for a fake show at a location. When he showed up, he and his team were ambushed with multiple automatic weapons, leaving him and four others in critical conditionDrake's legal team has requested UMG to provide all documents on domestic violence allegations involving Kendrick Lamar and on Dave Free's relationship with him and his children.Judge ruled that Alicia Andrews cannot use a domestic violence defense to get off at her trial for the murder of rapper Julio Foolio. Her lawyer says it's unfair, she refused an 18-year plea deal and chose not to testifyFootage shows Sha'Carri Richardson being arrested and pleading with police not to take her into custody for abusing her boyfriend, Christian Coleman Newly released body-camera footage shows.Kirk and Rasheeda Frost's son has been identified by police as the prime suspect in the murder of Atlanta rapper T-Hood.T-Hood was dating Kirk and Rasheeda's daughter!!Video released shows Kirk Frost's daughter 1frostedkae being abused by her boyfriend @hatershatethood2 who was shot and killed by her own brother.

Drake Snitches On Kendrick Lamar? Lucian Grainge Responds, Taylor Swift's New 12th Album | Club Ambition Podcast Ep 202 #podcast #livestream #drake #taylorswift - Welcome back CAP Crew love you 0:00- Drake new UMG lawsuit update 6:45- Lucian Grainge responds 45:20- Drake crashes out on Stake & Kick CEO 52:25- Taylor Swift's new interview crashes the internet 1:02:50- Kid Cudi done with Kanye West 1:14:10- Yachty's George Floyd line 1:24:40- crazy breezy meet and greet pic 1:32:25- New music, Chance The Rapper album hes back 1:38:50- new Cardi B single 1:51:00- new Joey album friday new Offset album friday 1:54:45- Fivio viral again 1:59:55- Crazy car crash restaurant footage 2:07:25- Spanish Alofoke viral show 2:09:30- Political topics Noel 2:23:00- Local news 2:46:55https://linktr.ee/clubambitionUNCUT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ClubAmbitionDISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/M8Kmha8UqvMERCH: https://clubambition.shopListen To Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clubambitionWatch Spanish Podcast El Po K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqOENhDvdQ0&list=PLNukP3hLjNb_ITL34h3Gjue3z9KWiF-px Watch CAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4YVeSYZi28&list=PLNukP3hLjNb_zwvsdwqTOGvgBb-_Ym2mL&pp=gAQBiAQBFOLLOW US!Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/clubambitionpodcast/Owner/Host/Editor | SOUND: https://www.instagram.com/itsavibe/CAP Co-Host / Producer | Marloon: https://www.instagram.com/imfromthe401/CAP Co-Host | Noel: https://www.instagram.com/noelfrias_/El Po K Host | Maestro Vitiko: https://www.instagram.com/vitiko_baez_el_po_k?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==El Po K Co-Host | Locotron: https://www.instagram.com/iambenjaminrd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Graphic Designer | Edwin: https://www.instagram.com/edrebels/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubambition/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubAmbition__/-----------------------------------------------------------Want a promote your music or hire us for marketing?Email us if interested in business! - ClubAmbition401@gmail.com-------------------------------------------------------------RIP: Nipsey, Mac, XXXtentacion, Juice, Pop, Von, DMX, Virgil, Dolph, Takeoff, RHQ, CLARK KENT---------------------------------------------------------------------COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

On this episode, the guys started without even realizing the cameras were on. They caught themselves talking about things they usually discuss when women aren't around. They talked about being a man for your woman when another man tries to make a move, and what they would do in those situations afterward. They also discussed how women's culture has changed over the generations. The episode then shifted to a hip-hop debate. They discussed the recent backlash Lil Yachty faced for dissing the late George Floyd, who died at the hands of a police officer a couple of years ago. They also talked about who was a better lyricist between TI and Young Joe, and whether TI gets overlooked. They discussed whether 2chainz is in the conversation of one of the best lyricists from Atlanta. They also spoke about Ludacris's music, his decline in hip-hop, and Gucci Mane's underrated lyricism from Atlanta. They then moved on to discussing whether Shedeur Sanders should be elevated in the depth chart in Cleveland, and why Joe Flacco was named the starter. They talked about NBA YoungBoy's recent album, Deshawn, which only sold 11,000 copies in its first week. They then delved into the topic of NBA super teams and what makes a team one. They concluded with a brief greatest of all time debate about Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan. https://www.youtube.com/c/BadSpeakersTV https://www.instagram.com/badspeakerspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@badspeakerspodcast https://twitter.com/BadSpeakers https://www.facebook.com/badspeakerspodcast

What do Christians owe veterans and other military neighbors? A sharp, honest conversation on Joshua, policing, and responsibility. From “serve and protect” to the limits of “civility” and the promise of nonviolent action, this episode reframes justice in the post–George Floyd era. In this episode, we confront the Hebrew Bible's hardest texts with help from Russell Johnson of the University of Chicago. Join Grunt Works in this candid, thoughtful guide to power, privilege, and Scripture in public life. Support Grunt Works Your purchase helps support our mission to build a better theology for those who serve;

Every leader loves a loyal team member—but what happens when loyalty isn't matched by performance? On the flip side, what do you do with someone who produces results but struggles with alignment or attitude? In this episode, we're diving into the tension between staff loyalty and staff performance—how to evaluate both, what matters most in different seasons, and how to build a team that's both committed and effective. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

On this episode: Welcome to episode 377 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! Roderick & Cari kick things off with fresh drops from Cardi B (Imaginary Playerz), A$AP Rocky (Trunks & Both Eyes Closed from the Highest 2 Lowest soundtrack), and JID's new collab Sun featuring Anycia. They also unpack recent albums from Chance the Rapper (Star Line), Babyface Ray (Codeine Cowboy), and Juicy J & Endea Owens (Caught Up in This Illusion).   In news, Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3.5 years for a massive fraud scheme, Lil Yachty faces backlash for controversial lyrics referencing George Floyd, and BabyChiefDoit reveals he's been using ChatGPT to help write his bars.   Intro: A$AP Rocky- Trunks (From “Highest 2 Lowest”)   Roderick | Chance The Rapper & Jamila Woods- No More Old Men   Cari | Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist- Jean Claude   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

Under the federal Death in Custody Reporting Act, anyone who dies in law enforcement custody must be reported to the Department of Justice. A Marshall Project investigation into the data found that many in-custody deaths are reported inaccurately to the federal government, or not reported at all. One of many deaths that was reported inaccurately was George Floyd's. Marshall Project reporters Anna Flagg and Ilica Mahajan worked on this story and joined Minnesota Now to share more.

Join Dominic Carter for a sharp dissection of the chaos engulfing New York City, triggered by the mass shooting at the Taste of the City hookah lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, leaving three dead and nine wounded in a likely gang-related attack. Dominic fiercely questions how "progressive politics" and the controversial disbanding of the NYPD's Street Crime Unit have fueled rising gun violence, drawing parallels to similar incidents nationwide. He critically assesses Mayor-elect Mandani's impending leadership, highlighting his perceived inaction on crime and controversial policing stances, as well as the societal impact of "cancel culture," Black Lives Matter, and the veneration of George Floyd. The episode features urgent calls from listeners for parental accountability and considers the growing plea for President Trump to intervene with federal law enforcement or the National Guard to restore order, as seen in Washington D.C., offering a no-holds-barred look at the complex challenges facing urban America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk about Ari Lennox's take on Martin, Lil Yachty's lyrics mentioning George Floyd, Cardi B's new single Imaginary Players, and finish with a No Rhyme or Review of JID's God Does Like Ugly. Join our Patreon $5 gets you the Full Video Podcast Unedited - https://patreon.com/nrorpodcast  Go Check out our Music Listen to WordPlay T. Jay's Music - https://youtube.com/@wordplaytjay  Listen to Icarus Gray's Music - https://youtube.com/@IcarusGray  Try our Sponsors Opus Clip - https://opus.pro/?via=wptj Ground News - 40% off - https://check.ground.news/wptj  SubmitHub - https://submithub.com/coupon/wordplaytjay Amazon Music Unlimited - https://tryamazonmusic.com/Qy5x96  Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoRhymeorReasonPodcast  Follow Us on Social Media Follow Icarus Gray - https://instagram.com/icarus_gray   Follow WordPlay T. Jay - https://instagram.com/wordplaytjay 

August marks Black Philanthropy Month, a vital initiative launched in 2011 to champion funding equity and uplift philanthropic efforts within communities of African descent. This focus is more critical than ever, as the percentage of funding directed towards Black charities has decreased by over 30% since the surge in giving that followed George Floyd's death. In Part One of this two-part series, we'll dive into the fundamentals of philanthropy from the perspective of non-profit leaders. We'll explore the "5 T's of philanthropy" and discuss effective funding strategies designed to build a sustainable organization. You'll also get an introduction to the Minnesota Black Collective Foundation.

Ep 116This week on The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down two major stories in hip hop.First, Drake's lawsuit against UMG takes a new turn as CEO Lucian Grainge responds directly, calling Drake's claims “ridiculous” and pushing back against his legal strategy. Cole gives his take on how far Drake's team is going and whether it's helping or hurting his case.Then, Lil Yachty faces backlash after dropping a George Floyd punchline on livestream. Stephen Jackson responds, and we've got Yachty's apology before the news cycle catches it.Honest hip hop commentary, culture talk, and the stories shaping the music we love.Timestamps:(0:00) – Cole Open(1:05) – Drake vs UMG Lawsuit Recap(4:22) – Lucian Grainge Responds in Court Filing(7:43) – Cole's POV on Drake's Legal Strategy(10:47) – Lil Yachty's George Floyd Bars on Livestream(14:10) – Stephen Jackson Responds & Yachty Apologizes(17:47) – Charleston White Jumps In(19:28) – Cole's POV on Yachty Backlash

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with Ice giving a recap of Chris Brown's concert at MetLife Stadium (17:25) before turning to new music with Cardi B's latest single ‘Imaginary Playerz' (26:55) as well as a new album from Chance the Rapper ‘STAR LINE' (35:56). More from Drake's lawsuit with UMG is revealed which includes a response from Lucian Grainge (48:09), Marc Lamont Hill addresses the internet's backlash from the previous episode (1:10:37), and the room reacts to the Minnesota Vikings adding a pair of male cheerleaders (1:22:49). Also, The Hollywood Reporter releases their list of the most powerful players in podcasting with Joe & the JBP checking in at No. 4 (1:31:43), Lil Yachty is under fire for his use of George Floyd's name in a new song (1:35:55), a Jussie Smollett Documentary is coming to Netflix (2:13:08), Sha'Carri Richardson's bodycam footage of her arrest has been released (2:27:30), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks: Ice | Ryan Blades - “Right Palm Itching” Parks | Roc Marciano & DJ Premier - “RocMarkable” Ish | Sasha Keable - “heartbeat” Melyssa | JID (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK) - “Wholeheartedly” Emanny | Lihtz (feat. Fridayy & Meek Mill) - “Crash Out RMX” Marc | Chance the Rapper (feat. Jamila Woods) - “No More Old Men”

In Episode 31, join host Ellina Yin and the team behind the Silicon Valley Pain Index (SVPI) for a deep dive into this year's report. The Annual Silicon Valley Pain Index features new data that highlights the region's persistent inequalities. The SVPI was originally inspired by Professor Bill Quigley's Katrina Pain Index following the devastating 2005 hurricane and later by 2020 Black Lives Matter national protests in the wake of the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.Guests: Dr. Michael Dao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Jose State University and currently serves as the Associate Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and is the current Director of the SJSU Human Rights Institute.Dr. Anji Buckner-Capone is an Associate Professor, Public Health and Recreation, College of Health and Human Sciences and practitioner of community health promotion with expertise in program planning and evaluation, health education, and advocacy.Ruth Melton is a fourth year at San Jose State University, majoring in Communication Studies. She was a student assistant and co-author for the 2025 Silicon Valley Pain Index report released this month. Her interest in working with families and education comes from her non-profit involvement over the years.Briyana Costa holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH), with a concentration in Community Health Education at San José State University.⁠Only in San José⁠ is a civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in the City of San José.About Us ⁠| Join Patreon | One Time Donation | Volunteer Episode Resources:SJSU Silicon Valley Pain Index: https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/policy-projects/svpi/index.phpHuman Rights Institute: https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/about/index.phpSupport the Human Rights Institute with a DonationContact Person: Dr. Michael Dao michael.dao@sjsu.edu SB33 (Dave Cortese) guaranteed income for unhoused high school seniorsSB685 (Dave Cortese) pilot program covering full cost of college attendance (at select universities) for unhoused youthAB3229 (Alex Lee) pilot program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among CalFresh recipientsMusic: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Pete Davidson revealed on The Breakfast Club that constant public focus on his private parts left him feeling objectified and hurt rather than flattered. A source says Taylor Swift and Blake Lively aren't speaking amid fallout from Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni, as fans speculate Swift's new song “Ruin the Friendship” could be about her. Dana White discussed striking a $7.7 billion deal to bring all UFC events to Paramount in 2026, eliminating Pay-Per-View costs for U.S. fans. Plus, Stephen Jackson blasted Lil Yachty over a lyric referencing George Floyd's death, calling it disrespectful and warning him not to speak on Floyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While we await the arrival of Armondi's bundle of joy, your favorite Boomer and Millennial are taking a summer break. Join us this fall for new episodes, as Armondi the Millennial becomes Armondi the Dad. In the meantime, we revisit some of our favorite interviews, including our very first guest, Armondi's mom, Anita.  Originally posted five years ago on August 12, 2020, in response to the social justice events surrounding George Floyd, Anita shares her experience of raising a Black son in the frightening climate of excessive policing.  Remember, you can listen to this entire episode and other Boomer and Millennial episodes on your favorite podcast platform or on our website at boomerandthemillennial.com. If you haven't already, please remember to subscribe and share. I'm Reggie the Boomer, and we'll be back at it next month with a new episode and a new member of the Boomer and Millennial family. Until then, we're out. Peace.

Jamie and Sam speak with returning guest Jasper Bernes (@outsidadgitator) about his new book, “The Future of Revolution: Communist Prospects from the Paris Commune to the George Floyd Uprising,” out now on Verso. How should we conceive of the council, the commune, and “council communism”? What can modern day revolutionaries learn from the Paris Commune and other uprisings? What does it mean to lead a revolutionary life in these dark times? Is communism going to win? Stay tuned for part 2, which will be out on Friday. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/977-the-future-of-revolution *** SIGN UP NOW at https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of our bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Follow us on ALL the Socials: Instagram: @party.girls.pod TikTok: @party.girls.pod Twitter: @partygirlspod BlueSky: @partygirls.bsky.social Leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you feel so inclined: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/party-girls/id1577239978 https://open.spotify.com/show/71ESqg33NRlEPmDxjbg4rO Executive Producer: Andrew Callaway Producers: Charlotte Albrecht, Jon B., Ryan M. Design: Julie J.

There comes a point in leadership when you realize—you're not the youngest anymore. In fact, sometimes you're the oldest voice at the table. In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like to keep showing up, keep leading strong, and keep growing, even when the room around you is getting younger. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Thursday, August 8th 2024The Georgia Election Board gives local officials new powers to investigate election results; the Trump judge in Alaska that resigned over sexual assault allegations is impacting at least 21 cases; despite new criticism; Trump told Walz in 2020 he was 'very happy' with his handling of George Floyd protests; we will fact check Vance's attack on Tim Walz's military record; how Lahaina's 150 year old banyan tree is coming back to life; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our GuestBen FoldsBen Folds 2025 TourStoriesGeorgia Republicans Just Threw a Wrench in How the State Certifies Elections (NOTUS)Federal judge in Alaska resigned after sexual misconduct probe, panel says (Reuters)Vance reopens line of attack into Walz's military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president (CNN)How Lahaina's more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire (AP News)Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFrom The Good NewsKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBluehttps://lucaskunce.comThe Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson (goodreads)humanesociety.orgdaysforgirls.org  Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. A multifaceted entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of BCT Partners. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and insights from the episode:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. A multifaceted entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of BCT Partners. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and insights from the episode:

In the latest episode of Tin Foil Hat, Sam Tripoli is joined by investigative journalist Maryam Henein to explore some controversial and lesser-known aspects surrounding the death of George Floyd. The discussion covers surprising details that challenge the mainstream narrative, including claims about Derek Chauvin's hidden history and alleged training in covert tactics. Henein also reveals new information about who funded George Floyd's funeral, raising questions about the larger interests involved. The episode shares never-before-heard details about a knife attack on Chauvin in prison and ends with a provocative question: Where is Derek Chauvin now? According to Henein, no one has seen him in months, and his current status remains unclear. Buckle up because it's a wild ride. Please subscribe to the new Tin Foil Hat youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@TinFoilHatYoutube Check out Sam Tripoli new crowd work special "Black Crack Robots" now for free. https://youtu.be/_FKugOeYaLc Check out Sam Tripoli's 2nd New Crowd Work Special “Potty Mouth” on YouTube for free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22j3Ds5ArjM Grab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos: https://bit.ly/415fDfY Check out Sam "DoomScrollin with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike" Every Tuesday At 4pm pst on Youtube, X Twitter, Rumble and Rokfin! Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now!  Go to samtripoli.gold and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show. CopyMyCrypto.com: The ‘Copy my Crypto' membership site shows you the coins that the youtuber ‘James McMahon' personally holds - and allows you to copy him. So if you'd like to join the 1300 members who copy James, then stop what you're doing and head over to: CopyMyCrypto.com/TFH You'll not only find proof of everything I've said - but my listeners get full access for just $1 Want to see Sam Tripoli live?  Get tickets at SamTripoli.com: Huntington Beach: Headlining the Mamba Sports Bar & Grill on August 17th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sam-tripoli-special-event-tickets-1471278867699   Chicago: Headlining The Comedy Bar Sept 12th-13th https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/september-12-13-sam-tripoli-4497173   Tulsa, Ok:  Tin Foil Hat Comedy Is Headlining the Bricktown Comedy Club on Oct 10th https://bricktowntulsa.com/shows/310746   Oklahoma City, Ok: Tin Foil Hat Comedy Is Headlining the Bricktown Comedy Club on Oct 11th https://www.bricktowncomedy.com/events/112032   Austin, Tx:  Headlining The Fat Man At Comedy Mothership Oct 17th-19th https://samtripoli.com/events/?paged=2   Please check out Ryan Burns's internet: Instabio: https://instabio.cc/BeeLady Website: https://maryamhenein.com Website: https://honeycolony.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryamhenein Twitter: https://x.com/maryamhenein     Please check out Sam Tripoli's internet: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samtripoli Please Follow Sam Tripoli's Stand Up Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoliComedy Please Follow Sam Tripoli's Comedy Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/samtripolicomedy/ Please Follow Sam Tripoli's Podcast Clip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolispodcastclips/   Thank you to our sponsors: Cornbread Hemp: If you're looking for a healthier way to enjoy a carefree moment, you have to give Cornbread Hemp a try! They've created the first-ever USDA Organic THC gummy that's 100% legal. As a special offer for Tin Foil Hat listeners, you can get 30% off your first order! Just visit cornbreadhemp.com/TinFoil and use promo code TinFoil at checkout. Again that's cornbreadhemp.com/TinFoil and use code TinFoil for 30% off your first order. Cheers to a healthier happy hour!  

The summer of 2020 was one of the most explosive periods of recent memory — with pandemic lockdowns, the death of George Floyd, nationwide protests and riots, and workplace purges and online mobbings. And yet, so much of what went on has now been forgotten. In his new book, our guest on the program today encourages us to take a good, hard look at the insanity of those months, and how they shaped the era we're now living through.Thomas Chatterton Williams is a staff writer at The Atlantic. His latest book, out this week, is Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.More new movie talk as we take on the most divisive film of the summer, Ari Aster's COVID-era neo-western Eddington. The film follows Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross, the sheriff of Eddington, NM who - frustrated by the state's mask mandates in early 2020 - decides to run for mayor to depose the incumbent Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), a boilerplate liberal looking to move the town into the future by granting subsidies to a tech company attempting to build a data center at the edge of town. The film also traces the various conflicts that erupts as the era's wave of Black Lives Matter protests (following the murder of George Floyd) run up against the sheriff's department and the competing ideologies of the townsfolk, all emboldened by the hypermediated, isolated existences that defined the pandemic.We beging by addressing the film's politics, rejecting criticisms of the film as "centrist" or evincing a "both sides are bad" mentality, instead revealing the fundamental retreat of material politics as the defining order of the 2020s. Then, we discuss the film as western, how it embraces the lineage of John Ford, and how its world of localized, independent vacuums of internet-fed ideology suggest a collapse of the dialectic. Finally, we look at what the movie has to say about Big Tech, the victims of capitalism, and its (quite cynical) read on where America all headed.Read Alex on Eddington at More Like Shit StackRead Ed Berger on Eddington at Reciprocal Contradicton 2.0....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish

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Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is walking back criticisms he leveled at the NYPD in 2020 during the George Floyd protests. Plus, Gov. Hochul says she's open to charging more teenagers as adults following an uptick in youth defendants committing more serious crimes. Also, officials say they're installing barriers and sand-filled barrels in front of pedestrian crossings at Canal Street and Bowery. And finally, the way you walk may soon be enough to reveal your identity through gait recognition technology.

Today - John discusses Trump ordering the US National Parks Service to reinstall a statue of Confederate military officer Albert Pike in Washington, DC. Protestors tore it down in the wake of the George Floyd protests against police brutality and racial injustice on Juneteenth in 2020. He also talks about the latest in the Texas gerrymandering debacle with Governor Greg Abbott saying democrats have until Friday to return to the statehouse or face expulsion. More than 51 Democratic members of the Texas House left the state, aiming to deny the chamber a quorum and prevent passage of the proposed gerrymandered Republican map before a scheduled floor vote. Then, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the supreme court paving the way for Texas's gerrymandering mess and the overuse of the shadow docket in the Supreme Court to hide reasoning behind the court's decisions. These decisions are typically made with limited briefing, no oral argument, and often without full explanation, leading to concerns about transparency and the potential impact on legal precedent. Then, John welcomes back Rev. Barry Lynn who is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and served as the executive director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State until his retirement in 2017. They talk about Texas gerrymandering, Ghislaine Maxwell, and churches now being able to endorse candidates. Then finally, he plays clips from the recent Nebraska town hall where Republican congressman Mike Flood was booed by constituents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Earlier this year, we invited the filmmakers behind Cycle to the podcast for a deeper look at their document about police violence in America. In the months since, Cycle won Best Feature Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival and is now gearing up for more screenings and more film festivals around Wisconsin and beyond. So it seemed like a good time to revisit our conversation with directors Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell. Enjoy. *****On this episode, Dori welcomes some very special guests to talk about a very important film: Cycle.More than five years in the making, Cycle takes an unflinching look at the patterns behind police violence in America through the story of Ty'rese West, an 18-year-old from Racine who was shot and killed by Mount Pleasant police officer Eric Giese in 2019 after being stopped for riding a bicycle without a headlight.Joining the podcast to talk about their film — and their deep connections to it — are directors Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell, both of whom are from Racine. Uniquely Milwaukee host Kim Shine also sits in for this one as the quartet talk about:  Howell's personal connection to West's family and the Racine community, which helped build trust for the deeply personal footage in the film. The challenging process of obtaining public information from authorities. How the death of George Floyd in 2020 reframed their work. Who holds power in the criminal justice system, particularly the District Attorney. The challenges of and potential for filmmaking in Wisconsin. The hope that Cycle serves as a catalyst and inspires viewers to push social justice forward. *****Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Co.

We're back from hiatus with an incredible conversation featuring Roshni Nedungadi — co-founder, founding partner, and Chief Research Officer of HIT Strategies. Roshni is one of the sharpest minds in political research today, with a career built on elevating the voices of communities too often ignored in traditional polling: people of color, young voters, and low-propensity voters.In this episode, we talk about how she found her path from Wisconsin politics to running her own firm in D.C., why representation in research matters, and what it means to build something new in a field that's still overwhelmingly white and male. If you've ever questioned how change actually happens behind the scenes in politics — this is the episode for you.00:01:00 – Meet Roshni: a polling expert and co-founder of HIT Strategies00:03:00 – The 2008 election, student protests, and how political activism shaped her early career00:08:00 – From legislative aide to data analyst: building technical skills through direct mail and targeting00:12:00 – The power of representation: working for a Black-led firm and learning to take up space00:14:00 – How she and co-founder Terrance Woodbury started HIT Strategies00:15:00 – The 2016 election, youth voters, and the warning signs that went ignored00:18:00 – Starting a firm as women and people of color in a predominantly white industry00:20:00 – The role her mother played in modeling entrepreneurship and offering support00:22:00 – Breaking into political consulting and navigating gatekeeping in the industry00:23:30 – Building early momentum with the Steyer campaign and work on Black and Latinx voters00:24:30 – Responding to the moment: 2020, George Floyd, and a demand for deeper polling00:25:30 – Roshni's current focus: polling young women, AAPI voters, and reproductive justice00:26:30 – The gaps in AAPI polling — and why representation in data still matters00:28:00 – What it means to scale while staying rooted in community00:29:30 – Advice for BIPOC folks trying to break into politics, research, or entrepreneurship00:33:00 – Final reflections on pushing the industry forward and showing up with authenticityPolling isn't just about numbers — it's about who gets seen, whose voice counts, and how decisions get made. Roshni's work challenges the old norms of political research by centering voters that traditional firms often overlook. This conversation is a masterclass in how to build power through data, strategy, and representation — and a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of politics.Roshni is a founding partner and chief research officer of HIT Strategies. Roshni has led expansive, multi-phase research projects exploring how people across the United States feel about abortion access, gun control, mass incarceration, and other important issues on behalf of advocacy leaders such as Everytown for Gun Safety, NARAL, and Vera Institute for Justice. Roshni's research seeks to find nuance in how Americans, particularly BIPOC individuals and low-propensity voters, conceptualize these issues at a time where division and partisanship run rampant. Roshni's research on behalf of HIT Strategies ultimately is meant to lift up the voices of marginalized communities in the United States, one of the fastest-growing and oft-ignored voting blocks in American politics. https://hitstrat.com/our-team/Instagram: @hitstrategies If you enjoyed the show and you...

Hey, Scorekeepers! On our off weeks for the next few months, we're revisiting ART CLASS, the 12-episode series all about arts and arts education that we released last year. We hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane!--This episode was originally released on January 30, 2024.Welcome back, Classmates! And thank you so much for joining us for episode 2 of Lincoln Center's ART CLASS! This week is all about preserving the legacy of Black art and culture, specifically Black music. COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd in 2020 brought about a racial reckoning here in the US, the likes of which hadn't been seen in decades. In 2024, however, with the conservative backlash against progressive ideals and initiatives like Critical Race Theory and DEI gaining momentum in many places, it seems the pendulum has swung hard back in the other direction. This week, we talk with two scholars and artists working tirelessly to keep Black stories, Black culture, and Black art at the forefront of the national imagination. First, we chat with Dr. Michael C. Mason, PhD the first chair of the new Africana Studies Department at the Berklee College of Music, all about the creation of this exciting new program at one of the most prestigious music schools in the country (0:26:37). And later, Paige sits down with Christopher Fuller, the creator of the Black Music Project, for the first installment of their series, Kinfolk (0:57:49). They talk all about how this invaluable repository of Black history and art came to be and make the case that the story of Black music is the story of American music. All that plus, the Morning Announcements with Emile (0:54:52) and a bit of Pure Black Joy (1:32:06) to get you through the rest of the week. Class is in session, y'all!--Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige ReynoldsGuests: Christopher Fuller, Dr. Michael C. MasonContributor: Emilia MettenbrinkProducer: Rocky Jones--LinksAfricana Studies at Berklee College of Music (Website) (Insta)Black Music Project (Website)--Reading ListIf you're interested in learning more about the topics discussed today, here are some resources we recommend:Collins, Patricia Hill. Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory. Durham: Duke UP, 2019.Crenshaw, Kimberlé. On Intersectionality: Essential Writings. The New Press: New York, 2017.Katznelson, Ira. When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-century America. W. W. Norton & Company: New York, 2005.Muhammad, Khalil Gibran. The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America. Harvard UP: Cambridge, 2010.--Hey hey, THE SCORE is now on social! Follow us @thescorepod on Instagram here and Bluesky here! --New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Tuesday. If you like what you hear, please support us and...

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) takes a spill. Time travel with Pat! Hillary Clinton was behind the Russia hoax scam, and the evidence has surfaced. Will there be any legal repercussions? Kamala Harris has a new book … so how many copies will it sell? Joe Biden shows up in Chicago, and it's a riveting time for all. Millionaires among us. Meet the trillion-dollar companies. American Eagle pushes back on critics. AI is everywhere, from George Floyd to Sydney Sweeney to Amy Klobuchar. More time travel fun! Tariff day is here! Coffin delivered to a congressman's house. Democrat representatives don't like law and order for immigrants. Gavin Newsom thinks way too highly of California. What the White House ballroom will look like. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 02:04 Elizabeth Warren Falls Down onto the Senate Floor 04:19 FLASHBACK: Hillary Clinton on The View 05:38 Kash Patel on Hillary Clinton & the Russia Hoax 10:46 FLASHBACK: The Many Faces of Kamala Harris 12:43 Kamala Harris in a Cringe TikTok Video 13:29 Kamala Harris' New Book 15:57 Willie Brown's Advice to Kamala Harris 18:55 Biden's Chicago Event 20:29 Joe Biden on the Law 21:17 Biden on President Trump 21:56 President Biden is PROUD of Ketanji Brown Jackson 23:01 Biden Explains the Founding of America 24:56 Brandon Johnson on White Supremacy 27:28 Chicago Screaming Club 32:09 Fat Five 50:42 Pat Gray BINGO! Winner 51:59 HEY DUDE Shoes Partners-Up with Sydney Sweeney 55:01 Sydney Sweeney Makes a Statement...or Does She? 56:22 Amy Klobuchar Wants Ugly Representation...or DOES SHE?! 59:07 Back to the Future 1:07:43 FLASHBACK: Jeff Fisher's 1791 Jeans Commercial 1:10:16 Tariffs Hit the World 1:14:23 Steven Horsford Grandstanding at ICE Facility 1:20:09 Texas State Rep. Cheating Scandal 1:25:29 Dems Call for More Violence towards ICE 1:26:40 Illegal Tries to Kidnap Toddler 1:31:41 Gavin Newsom SUCKS! 1:34:09 Chuck Schumer Lies about White House Ballroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kemah Bob is a bold, fearless and sharply funny comedian, writer and producer originally from Houston, Texas and now based in London. Her debut show Miss Fortunate, which explored resilience, recovery and self-acceptance, was one of The Guardian's Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2024.We discuss valuing authenticity over polished craft, navigating a bipolar diagnosis and turning a mental health episode into art, the healing power (and challenges) of using comedy as an open dialogue with strangers, how moving from the US to the UK gave her space to truly find herself, when to say no to club gigs, how the George Floyd moment opened doors but also exposed performative allyship within UK TV and is Kemah Bob happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including losing a role from pilot to broadcast to a mega popstar, how Kemah made just £23 from a super successful sold-out Fringe run and the reality of self-producing.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Kemah✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you'll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Kemah:You can find out more about all the wonderful things Kemah Bob is up to at kemahbob.com, including her new podcast Icerberg which explores what it means to truly live your best life.You can also stay up-to-date on Instagram, @kemahbob.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tebogo Nimindé-Dundadengar ist Psychologin, Autorin und Co-Gründerin des Onlineportals Tebalou, das vielfältige Kinderbücher und Spielzeug anbietet. 2021 erschien ihr Buch „Gib mir mal die Hautfarbe – Mit Kindern über Rassismus sprechen", das sie gemeinsam mit ihrer Geschäftspartnerin Olaolu Fajembola geschrieben hat. Im Podcast spricht die 44-Jährige über ihre "Verpflanzung" von Botswana nach Delmenhorst, Mütter als Kulturträgerinnen und den Mythos des Schwarzen Mannes, der immer abhaut. Über ihre Zeit in Saudi-Arabien, das Rauschen der Wüstenstille – und den Wu-Tang-Clan. Wie sie Tebalou gründete, warum das Unboxing ihres Buches kein Spaß war – und Hautfarbenstifte. Plus Blast from the Past: 90s-Mixtapes, Stories von der Mitfahrzentrale und Kennenlernen per Studi-VZ. https://tebalou.shop/ (02:45) Passkontrolle (05:15) Klischee-Check (09:20) Verpflanzung nach Delmenhorst, Erste Mal Schnee & Telefonkabel in Botswana (14:50) Schwarze Väter, Mütter als Kulturträgerinnen und Politisierungsprozess (25:40) Saudi-Arabien: "Da bin ich aufgeblüht" und "Wer ist respektvoller als Muslime?" (38:10) Zwillinge, Studi-VZ und Partnerschaft ohne Rassismus (57:15) Gründung von Tebalou: Trauma Bonding, Hautfarbenstifte und George Floyd (1:15:45) Erstes Buch, Schlüsselmoment Unboxing & "geile Buchpromo" (1:21:15) Botswana: "I am home" PODCAST WORKSHOP & BERATUNG https://halbekatoffl.de/workshops/ KONTAKT: frank@halbekatoffl.de SUPPORT: Halbe Katoffl unterstützen: https://halbekatoffl.de/unterstuetzen/ Paypal: frank@halbekatoffl.de Steady: https://steady.page/de/halbekatoffl/about Überweisung/ Dauerauftrag: Schreib an frank@halbekatoffl.de | Stichwort: KONTO

In this episode, Breht sits down with Ahmed and Luisa - two members of the Democratic Socialists of America's National Political Committee and leaders within the Springs of Revolution Platform. With the August 2025 DSA Convention approaching, this episode dives into the growing struggle between the organization's revolutionary left and its more moderate, staff-driven tendencies. Representing a strategic coalition of rank-and-file organizers from across the country -including Red Star, Liberation Caucus, MUG, and Emerge - Springs of Revolution is fighting to remake DSA into a bottom-up, anti-imperialist, and internationally rooted revolutionary organization. From prioritizing local chapters and doubling their funding, to instituting anti-Zionist political commitments and unified electoral strategies, their platform directly challenges the right-wing of the organization and sets out a more radical vision for this evolving organization. We discuss what it means to build DSA into a revolutionary mass force, why Palestine is the “moral compass” of the left, the material lessons of recent uprisings like the George Floyd rebellion and Pro-Palestine Campus Uprisings, and how deep organizing is key to seizing future ruptures. If you're a delegate heading into convention, a DSA member on the fence, or an outsider wondering what the internal political battles of the U.S. left really look like, this episode is essential listening. Learn more about the platform here: https://sordsa.org/ ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio: https://revleftradio.com/ Outro Beat Prod. by flip da hood

Today, we're sharing our conversation with Stanford University College of Medicine researcher Keith Humphreys about his research on what went wrong with post-COVID and post-George Floyd drug policy, and how communities can effectively support people in recovering from addiction. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I'm personally desperate for art that at least attempts to grapple with whatever the hell is going on right now,” the writer-director Ari Aster tells Adam Howard, a senior producer of the Radio Hour. “ ‘Eddington' is a film about a bunch of people who . . .  know that something's wrong. They just—nobody can agree on what that thing is.” Many of us would prefer to forget a fearful time like the spring and summer of 2020, but Aster is relentless about putting his characters and his audience in states of anxiety, whether in his horror films “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,” or in the more genre-bending “Beau Is Afraid.” “Eddington,” his latest, is a neo-noir Western featuring a gun-toting, libertarian sheriff, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who confronts COVID, the George Floyd protests, and a mysterious A.I. data center that's being built in his county.  It's like a hand grenade tossed into the traditional summer-movie season.  The film is unapologetically political, but its satire doesn't spare either side of the aisle. “My concern,” Aster admits, “is that I don't know how much of a hunger people have anymore for anything controversial or challenging.”

It's been five years since George Floyd was murdered, yet for many Black families, the fear remains unchanged. In this episode of The Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe sits down with Ryan Ross and his teenage son Gavin to discuss "The Talk" — the painful but necessary conversation Black parents have to prepare their children for encounters with police. From childhood memories of Tamir Rice to fatherly rules for surviving traffic stops, we take a look at how Black parents explain to their sons how to navigate interactions with law enforcement. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Eddington plunges us back into that familiarly distressing time of the early days of the pandemic. Directed by Ari Aster (Hereditary and Midsommar) Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star as political rivals in a small southwest town. Their conflict collides with the news of George Floyd's murder, which brings tensions to a full-on boil for the whole community. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy