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TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveSheriff Mack was in Law Enforcement for 20 years, 8 years as the duly elected. Sheriff of Graham County, AZ. In 1994 he became the first sheriff in American History to sue the federal government and beat the Clinton Adm at the U S Supreme Court. This ruling is the most powerful 10th decision in History! He is also the founder of the Organization Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.Sheriff Mack was in Law Enforcement for 20 years, 8 years as the duly elected. Sheriff of Graham County, AZ. In 1994 he became the first sheriff in American History to sue the federal government and beat the Clinton Adm at the U S Supreme Court. This ruling is the most powerful 10th decision in History! He is also the founder of the Organization Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.Sheriff MackSheriff MackWEBSITE: http://cspoa.orgWEBSITE: http://cspoa.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cspoa.org/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cspoa.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Richard Mack, the former Sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, served in law enforcement for 20 years.  In 1988 he was elected to the office of Sheriff in his hometown and served as such for eight years. In 1991 he graduated from the FBI Academy. Sheriff Mack is the Founder and President of the Constitutional Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association- This organization that brings citizens, law enforcement, sheriffs, and elected officials together. He has provided hundreds of training seminars to Sheriffs, Police, and Public Officials in all 50 states and in several other countries across the world.  He has also appeared on CNN, FOX, MSNBC,CBS, ABC, Newsmax, NYTimes, LA Times, USA Today, and over 1,000 networks worldwide 

The CSPOA was founded in 2011 by Richard Mack, a former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona. The CSPOA argues the powers of the county sheriff supersede those of any other federal, state or local authorities, as long as the intent is to protect American citizens from enemies foreign or domestic. The organization that he started, Constitutional Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association- It's an organization that brings citizens, law enforcement, sheriffs, and elected officials together. It's solution oriented. Taking our country back in a peaceful and effective way, at a local and state level. An annual membership is $99 and anyone can join at the CSPOA Website:Follow Ann Vandersteel on Pickax: https://pickax.com/annvandersteelProtect your financial future with precious metals! Download your FREE Gold and Silver Guide from Genesis Gold when you use code VANDERSTEEL and take control of your financial destiny! https://pickaxgold.comElevate your meals with Freedom First Beef… even if you find yourself in the middle of the apocalypse! Use code FFN for 25% off and enjoy high-quality beef whenever you crave it – today or tomorrow! https://freedomfirstbeef.comBe ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code FFN for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/ffn.Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Freedom First Coffee's Founders Blend. Order now using code RIGHTNOW and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://freedomfirstcoffee.com

fWotD Episode 2681: Frye Fire Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 6 September 2024 is Frye Fire.The Frye Fire was a wildfire that burned 48,443 acres (19,604 ha) in Graham County, Arizona, United States, from June 7 to September 1, 2017. The fire was ignited by a lightning strike on Mount Graham, within the Coronado National Forest, and spread rapidly until it was mostly contained on July 12. The Frye Fire destroyed three buildings, briefly threatened the Mount Graham International Observatory, cost $26 million to contain (equivalent to $32 million in 2023) and suppress, and involved more than 800 firefighters. There were no fatalities, but 63 firefighters were quarantined as a result of a strep throat outbreak.Beginning in July 2017, rains from the annual North American monsoon season washed sediments off mountain slopes in the Frye Fire's burn scar. This runoff, consisting of rainwater, ash, and debris, clogged creeks and damaged infrastructure within Graham County. The fire particularly impacted the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, whose remaining habitat on Mount Graham was devastated.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:46 UTC on Friday, 6 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Frye Fire on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Arthur.

Send us a Text Message.TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FULL INTERVIEWS -TO WATCH ALL FULL INTERVIEWS -https://subsplash.com/flyoverconservatives/media/ms/+g6yhgjx https://subsplash.com/flyoverconservatives/media/ms/+g6yhgjx Sheriff Mack was in Law Enforcement for 20 years, 8 years as the duly elected. Sheriff of Graham County, AZ. In 1994 he became the first sheriff in American History to sue the federal government and beat the Clinton Adm at the U S Supreme Court. This ruling is the most powerful 10th decision in History! He is also the founder of the Organization Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.Sheriff Mack was in Law Enforcement for 20 years, 8 years as the duly elected. Sheriff of Graham County, AZ. In 1994 he became the first sheriff in American History to sue the federal government and beat the Clinton Adm at the U S Supreme Court. This ruling is the most powerful 10th decision in History! He is also the founder of the Organization Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.Sheriff MackSheriff MackWEBSITE: http://cspoa.orgWEBSITE: http://cspoa.orghttp://cspoa.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cspoa.org/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cspoa.org/https://www.facebook.com/cspoa.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Richard Mack is the former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona and a political activist. He is known for his role in a successful lawsuit brought against the federal government of the United States which alleged that portions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act violated the United States Constitution. He is a former lobbyist for Gun Owners of America (GOA) and a two-time candidate for United States Congress. Mack is also the founder of (CSPOA), and established the "County Sheriff Project" movement, both of whom reaffirm what they claim is the constitutional power to refuse to enforce federal laws.

A key question in the Trump raid has been whether the former president declassified the documents in question. This has focused attention back on a Trump tweet from 2020 ordering the release of documents on Crossfire Hurricane, also known as “Spygate.” And while there was debate on the validity of Trump's 2020 order, he also issued a formal memorandum ordering the release of the documents ahead of Biden's inauguration in 2021. As the story develops, focus is shifting toward whether the Justice Department violated Trump's constitutional rights, and whether the raid itself is part of an attempt to prevent the release of the documents. We also speak with Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and founder of Constitutional Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), about how the FBI raided him before his campaign, and his allegations that this was a form of political attack. He also details the constitutional boundaries between federal agencies and local law enforcement. Meanwhile, the daughter of Russian National Bolshevik leader Aleksandr Dugin was allegedly killed by a car bomb in a vehicle that he was supposed to be in. This is raising debate over whether forces either inside or outside Russia are targeting the man credited as a key adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy for Ukraine. This also takes place amid warnings of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we'll discuss these stories and others, and answer questions from the audience. ⭕️ Stay up-to-date with Josh with the Crossroads NEWSLETTER

A group of sheriffs is launching an initiative to review and investigate evidence of election fraud shown in the film “2000 Mules” by Dinesh D'Souza. The sheriffs are part of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) and could bring criminal charges, depending on their findings. We speak with Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and founder of CSPOA. He explains how sheriffs have begun their investigations, the laws separating the federal government from local law enforcement, and the importance of investigating election fraud.   ⭕️ Stay up-to-date with Josh with the Crossroads NEWSLETTER

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In the ruins of old San Bernardino Hacienda, which lies on Robber's Roost just south of the town of Tombstone, there are reports of still remaining hidden treasure. These reports are substantiated by a discovery in 1967, when a treasure hunter unearthed an iron kettle, buried right next to this site, which turned out to be containing around 20 pounds of gold nuggets! Near the Buckhorn Ranch on US 10, a few miles to the north of Mescal, Cochise County in the Rincon Mountains, there is said to be a cave wherein a sizable cache of gold nuggets and gold dust is buried. In Santa Cruz county, 8 miles to the north of Patagonia, there is an old trail that travels south from the San Xavier del Bac Mission. This trail leads to where Spanish missionaries were said to have hidden a substantial gold treasure on the ledge of a steep hill, buried under tons of rocks. The Lost Treasure of Fort Huachuca, believed to contain over $60 million in hundreds of 50-pound gold bars, is said to be located on the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation, in Huachuca Canyon, somewhere between the cities of Nogales and Bisbee. Legend says that Juan Estrada, a Mexican Bandit, was responsible for hiding this treasure. In 1941, Robert Jones, a man stationed on the base, claims that he fell into the hole and discovered the treasure. He took a few bars, covered the hole, and did not tell anyone about what he found. In 1955, the US government gave him permission to recover the treasure. However, he was unable to find the hole he covered, even with the help of state-of-the-art search and excavation gear. In the area of Cienega Stage Station, an army payroll valued at around $100,000 is said to have been buried between Silver City and Tucson, on the Butterfield State Trail in Pima County. The La Esmeralda Church Treasure is several tons of gold church ornaments and solid gold bars, that is according to legend buried six miles southwest from the old San Xavier del Bac Mission, Santa Cruz County, in a cave somewhere in the Santa Catalina Mountains' south ridges. On Mt. Graham's southwest side, legend has it that about $22 million worth of silver and gold bullion was buried by a Mexican bandit named Bonita. It is reportedly buried somewhere around 30 miles due southwest of the town of Safford in Graham County, in a place now called Meadows of Gold. Meadows of Gold is close to a modest town named Bonita, after the bandit. To the northeast of Willcox in Cochise County, up in the Winchester Mountains, there is supposedly a cache of silver coins and gold dust, said to have been hidden by the Apaches following a successful attack on a wagon train, just out of the stage station at Mountain Springs. In Wild Cat Canyon, around 40 miles due north of the city of Bisbee in Cochise County, in the Chiricahua Mountains, there is said to be a large treasure cached in a cave by the outlaw Black Jack Ketchum. In Skeleton Canyon, in the Davis Mountains, Cochise County, there is cave where it is alleged that $3 million worth of stolen treasure from Mexico, hidden by the American outlaws Billy Grounds and Zwing Hunt. On the Tanner Trail, flanked by the town of Cibola and the Colorado River, in Yuma County, a prospector by the name of Tom Watson hid a bag of gold nuggets in a cave behind a small waterfall. He was not able to find this hiding place as he came back later to retrieve his treasure. In Sycamore Canyon, close to the Verde River and due north of the town of Cottonwood, Yavapai County, there is said to be a very rich gold mine that was discovered by a group of Spaniards sometime in the 1710s. These Spaniards packed their mules with hundreds of pounds of gold, but were eventually slaughtered by Apaches. Only two of the Spaniards survived. The Apaches then concealed the mine entrance, and the two were never able to find it again. In and around Cottonwood, Yavapai County, on State 89A, it is said that several bottles of gold du --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/treasure-revealed/support

In this episode of Connecting the Docs: Unprocessed, host John Horan and oral history interns Michelle Witt and Madison Riley discuss the history of two dams and the lakes they created. The story of Fontana Dam and Lake as a tourist destination in western North Carolina is well documented, but this episode goes underneath the surface and uncovers the various towns and landmarks that were flooded when the dam was built. In much the same way, Jordan Dam and Lake changed the landscape of Chatham County. It took decades to build, and yet, much less is written and known about this story. In addition to discussing the dams, lakes, and what happened to towns like Japan and Seaforth, this episode explores how archivists and historians do their research to tell stories. It gives some tips on the best ways to interact with the repository at the State Archives and beyond.   Sources Mentioned: “Moving Deadline Near for Fontana Reservoir Residents.” The Sylva Herald and Ruralite (Sylva, NC), October 25, 1944, p.4. https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92074071/1944-10-25/ed-1/seq-4/   Map of North Carolina County Road Survey of Graham County, 1930, North Carolina State Highway Commissions. https://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/ncmaps/id/2050/rec/61   Map of Graham County (State Highway and Public Works Commission), 1953, North Carolina State Highways and Public Works Commission. https://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/ncmaps/id/7757/rec/78   “There'll Be No ‘Japan.'” The Wallace Enterprise (Wallace, NC), December 31, 1942, p. 6. https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn94058243/1942-12-31/ed-1/seq-6/   Mrs. Callie Pilkington home in Japan, NC, destroyed by Fontana Dam Project, June 1944, taken by John Hemmer. From the Department of Conservation and Development, Travel Information Division Photograph Collection. https://www.flickr.com/photos/north-carolina-state-archives/40934127163/   New Hill Baptist Church history 1888-1988: Soldiers of the Cross Marching on by Linda Barker, Wallace Womble, and Wayne Womble, 1988. https://digital.ncdcr.gov/digital/collection/p249901coll37/id/23831/rec/5   Land development potential study, Chatham County, N.C, Chatham County (NC) Planning Board, 1970. https://digital.ncdcr.gov/digital/collection/p16062coll9/id/163437/rec/19

Peace Radicals Episode 48 - Richard Mack - Former Sheriff of Graham County, Arizona. Peace Radicals Episode 48 - Richard Mack - Former Sheriff of Graham County, Arizona. Richard Mack is a member of The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. During his tenure as sheriff, federal officers informed the sheriffs of the state that they would be required to enforce the so-called “Brady Bill” and run background checks at their expense under the law. In 1994, Mack and six other sheriffs from across the country challenged the constitutionality of the Brady Bill and ultimately, fought it all the way to the United States Supreme Court, where they won a monumental decision for freedom. Three years later, in a landmark 5-4 split decision based on the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Mack won his case.

A new clinic aims to make healthcare more accessible in Graham County Schools. With the school year underway, workers are putting the finishing touches on a new health clinic for students and staff. "As a family nurse practitioner, we kind of tease and say, 'we go from womb to tomb,'" said Debbie McDaniel. She's a nurse practitioner with Erlanger Health System and will be the lead healthcare provider at the Graham County Schools Health Clinic. The clinic is part of a partnership with Erlanger Health System and will be located at the county's elementary school. The clinic was funded by Erlanger with a $10,000 grant from Nantahala Health Foundation. Facilities are provided by Graham County. "A big part of primary care in general is education and preventative in that, so we're not to a point where we've let something go so far that we need urgent care. We live in a rural area, and that's a difficult thing to find," said McDaniel. The school system is the largest employer in Graham County

Western Carolina University has established a Cherokee Studies Scholarship in honor of an Eastern Band leader and scholar. One death this year that had nothing to do with the COVID-19 pandemic hit the cultural community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hard. (There have been 6 COVID-19 related deaths reported by the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority.) T.J. Holland passed away in September at the age of 44. He was the cultural resources manager for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. "It was a tragedy. There is no other simple way to put it." That's Adam Wachacha. He's the chairman of the Eastern Band's Tribal Council. He grew up with Holland and describes him as a keeper of Cherokee history. Wachacha recalls a day working on a historical sign together: "I grew up there and I didn't know half of the stuff that T.J. carried about the area where we lived in Graham County alone, not to mention less everything else," said Wachacha, who represents the Snowbird Community in Graham

Western Carolina University has established a Cherokee Studies Scholarship in honor of an Eastern Band leader and scholar. One death this year that had nothing to do with the COVID-19 pandemic hit the cultural community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hard. (There have been 6 COVID-19 related deaths reported by the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority.) T.J. Holland passed away in September at the age of 44. He was the cultural resources manager for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. "It was a tragedy. There is no other simple way to put it." That's Adam Wachacha. He's the chairman of the Eastern Band's Tribal Council. He grew up with Holland and describes him as a keeper of Cherokee history. Wachacha recalls a day working on a historical sign together: "I grew up there and I didn't know half of the stuff that T.J. carried about the area where we lived in Graham County alone, not to mention less everything else," said Wachacha, who represents the Snowbird Community in Graham

Enjoy this conversation between host Doug McKenty and the founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officer Association, Richard Mack. Richard was a two term Sheriff from Graham County, Arizona who was one of six county Sheriffs that sued the federal government over the forced enforcement of the controversial Brady Bill in 1994. In a 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court determined that under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, the county sheriff was the ultimate arbiter of decisions concerning law enforcement within their jurisdiction. In other words, this locally elected official has the last word on how laws are enforced, allowing them to weigh state and federal mandates with their own interpretation of what constitutes legality. Sheriff Mack has since dedicated his life to educating Sheriffs and their constituents about this powerful and effective tool that can be used to combat federal over reach and protect citizens agains unjust laws designed to curtail human rights or benefit special interests. Find out more about the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officer Association at https://cspoa.org/ And find out more about The Shift, or subscribe for full-length episodes, at our website here: https://theshiftnow.com/

The Wild West Podcast proudly presents the third of a five-part series on the early Cheyenne Indian wars from 1857 to the Sheridan winter campaign of 1868. In part three of the series, “The Cheyenne Campaign of 1857” is the historical accounts of the first actual campaign against the Plains Indians - known as the Battle of Solomon Fork. This little-known clash with the Cheyenne Indians took place in northwest Kansas, near present-day Penokee, in Graham County, Kansas.

Marshall McClung is a prominent local historian in Graham County, North Carolina. He has written many stories published in the Graham Star, Robbinsville’s newspaper. Marshall has published two books: Mountain People - Mountain Places which received an award from the North Carolina Society of Historians, Inc. In 2018, he released More Mountain Places - Mountain Places. Marshall has assisted many other writers in publishing books, most recently Marci Spencer who released Nantahala National Forest, A History in 2017.

Graham County started off COVID-19 by shuttering its borders. Months later, the county is experiencing an outbreak at a nursing home. Graham County didn't experience COVID-19 community spread until August unlike many surrounding counties which spiked much earlier. "Graham County for their flu season typically runs about 6 weeks behind the state." That's Beth Booth, director of Graham County Health Department. "So when the state started spiking at the middle of July-ish timeframe, we sort of put a clock on it that Graham County was going to spike at the end of August. And that's exactly what it's done," says Booth. Booth says that the county closing its borders will always be controversial, but that it gave them necessary time to set up the infrastructure to deal with the pandemic. "You know we're not Buncombe County, we're not even Jackson County. So it takes time for us to pull things together that it doesn't take for other folks," explains Booth. She says that twenty people work at

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Graham County closed its borders. BPR talks with a local nonprofit about economic struggles of finding food during the pandemic: As one of the least populous counties in all of North Carolina, Graham County has seen a slower spread of COVID-19 than other areas. It took until this month for community spread to occur. But throughout the pandemic, access to food has been an issue in the community. "I'm standing outside the door hollering numbers and meals through the window and delivering boxes to vehicles." That's Michelle Shiplet, director of Grace Place Community Table during food distribution on Wednesday. "We have produce and meal boxes as well. We have 1,2,3 .... 10 cars in the parking lot right now," says Shiplet. Shiplet is also pastor of Liberty Missionary Church and director of the nonprofit ' GREAT ,' which stands for Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team. Shiplet says the number of meals they serve has more than doubled

Wehrloom Honey recently opened a new taproom in Asheville’s South Slope. Hear how the Wehr family turned a hobby into a thriving business that provides honey and mead to Graham County and now Asheville.

This week's discussion centers around career opportunities for the Human Services field. Joining us are Lori Clancy, Human Services Technology Program Coordinator at SCC, and Cris Weatherford, Director of Social Services for Graham County, NC.

Author of County Sheriff Americas Last Hope -And former Graham County sheriff founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, oath keeper, and vocal constitutional defender sherrif Richard Mack https://cspoa.org/  

Graham County is one of the most rural counties in North Carolina, with just around 9,000 residents. It's isolation led county leaders to put in place some of the most restrictive measures in the state in hopes of keeping the Coronavirus away - but it still came anyway. BPR spoke with Graham County's first confirmed COVID-19 case about the responsibility she felt when she learned the news: Graham County doesn't have a hospital. That's the main reason county commissioners decided to close off Graham County's borders when COVID-19 began spreading across North Carolina. The borders remained closed until April 20. That weekend the Cherokee Indian Hospital confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the county. "Oh God, it could be my cousin Jim or it's my sister-in-law... " That's Jade Teesateskie of Robbinsville. To stop the rumors, she posted on Facebook just a few days later to confirm that she was the positive case. "The Facebook post was basically me taking responsibility for being around

As a sovereign nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been able to respond to COVID-19 differently than its neighbors in Western North Carolina. BPR spoke with tribal members and officials about how they are handling the health crisis: When Jade Teesateskie got tested for COVID-19 she had no symptoms of the virus. "I volunteered to go get tested showing no symptoms at all and still have not had any symptoms to this day," says Teesateskie, who is 26 years old. Teesateskie did test positive however, and was the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Graham County. She lives in Robbinsville and is part of the Snowbird community. Because she is a member of the Eastern Band she was tested by the Cherokee Indian Hospital, which only serves tribal members. Unlike many county health departments, the Cherokee Hospital will run a COVID-19 test on any volunteer, regardless of symptoms. "You know I do think that the best practice would be to test everybody. Because especially in cases like

Both the Qualla Boundary and Graham County have put in place restricted travel for non-residents. Residents in an other rural count y are calling for s imilar measures. On Monday, Whittier resident Kellie Marr started a petition to ask Swain County commissioners to shut the county's borders. The petition has already garnered almost 700 signatures. "Every case around us has been from a different state. It's like we're standing at our exits with open arms saying, 'Welcome Corona,'" says Marr. Marr works in Bryson City. She says she hasn't seen a huge increase in out-of-town visitors but now their impact is much larger than before. "What did you bring with you? You brought your luggage. Did you also bring the virus?'," says Marr. Her father owns R&G Maytag Repair and UHaul Rental and she says she's been recently laid off as the secretary because of the virus. Marr says she's happy that Swain County Commissioners passed a measure on Monday to close lodging accommodations. She hopes

Update: Graham County along with Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital have opened up a Coronavirus Community Information line. Beginning Thursday, community members can call 828-835-4258 on Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to noon and 1P.M. to 4 P.M. to speak with a representative. There is no cost and no insurance needed. This public service provides convenient access to local health care providers who will answer their questions. This is NOT a COVID-19 test screening line. Graham County only has a population of about 9,000 people. But it's taking greater precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19 than almost anywhere else in Western North Carolina. Dale Wiggins is the chair of the Graham County board of commissioners. "You know, in reality, I hope we are overreacting," says Wiggins. Over the weekend, the county announced as part of its state of emergency it will close all hotels and accommodations as well as limiting traffic. Only Graham County residents will be allowed to drive on U

Hear how the Wehr family turned a beekeeping hobby into a thriving business that provides honey and mead to Graham County, NC and beyond.

THE PETE SANTILLI SHOWFriday July 12, 2019 - 1574 - 6P6PM Live Broadcast - https://youtu.be/6ns-MZCa87A   E-Militia Article:  FTC Approves Roughly $5 Billion Facebook Settlement http://ow.ly/ZciQ30p7gHs  BREAKING: FACEBOOK SLAMMED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH $5 BILLION FINE - 1574-6PThe Federal Trade Commission voted this week to approve a roughly $5 billion settlement with  Facebook Inc. over a long-running probe into the tech giant’s privacy missteps, according to people familiar with the matter. The 3-2 vote by FTC commissioners broke along party lines, with the Republican majority lining up to support the pact while Democratic commissioners objected, the people said. The matter has been moved to the Justice Department’s civil division and it is unclear how long it will take to finalize, the person said. Justice Department reviews are part of the FTC’s procedure but typically don’t change the outcome of an FTC decision. A settlement is expected to include other government restrictions on how Facebook treats user privacy. The additional terms of the settlement couldn’t immediately be learned. Special Guest: Sheriff Richard Mack Sheriff Richard Mack is the former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona and a political activist. He is known for his role in a successful lawsuit brought against the federal government of the United States which alleged that portions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act violated the United States Constitution. Websites:  https://sheriffrichardmack.com/index  https://cspoa.org/ http://www.thefreedomcoalition.com/    https://www.facebook.com/SheriffMack/

Today’s First in Future podcast guests Sophie Paulos, Graham County, economic development director and Noah Wilson, Project Manager, Growing Outdoors, Mountain BizWorks are all about changing the way you think when you approach a problem. For example, the traditional approach for economic developers is to look outside of the county to big companies who you can lure into your backyard. Some people call this the buffalo hunt; others the search for the great whale. Sophie Paulos, made a slightly different argument when she went to work as the Graham County economic developer. She joined The Growing Outdoor Partnership which is an alliance of counties, companies and organizations across western North Carolina that were willing to take a chance on a slightly different approach called Asset-Based Community Development. This approach assesses what each partner brings to the table and why it makes sense for them to work together rather than apart. Sophie works with our other First in Future guest, Noah Wilson, who is at the center of making The Growing Outdoors Partnership a success. Noah, Sophie and other members of the partnership are working on innovative ways to bring rural and urban areas together for their mutual benefit. Their product – the great outdoors.

The Primitive Quartet began in 1973, when two sets of brothers, Reagan and Larry Riddle and Furman and Norman Wilson, carried a guitar and mandolin with them on a fishing trip to Fontana Lake. The boys all sang at home and in church, but that night in Graham County was when they first sang in four-part harmony. After the fishing trip, with the encouragement of their parents and pastor, they began to sing together at area churches. They ultimately called themselves the Primitive Quartet, in honor of the old-time gospel singing that inspires them. They host the Hominy Valley Homecoming every Fourth of July weekend, and afternoon Fall Color Singing gospel concerts on October weekends at Hominy Valley Singing Grounds in Candler.

The Primitive Quartet began in 1973, when two sets of brothers, Reagan and Larry Riddle and Furman and Norman Wilson, carried a guitar and mandolin with them on a fishing trip to Fontana Lake. The boys all sang at home and in church, but that night in Graham County was when they first sang in four-part harmony. After the fishing trip, with the encouragement of their parents and pastor, they began to sing together at area churches. They ultimately called themselves the Primitive Quartet, in honor of the old-time gospel singing that inspires them. They host the Hominy Valley Homecoming every Fourth of July weekend, and afternoon Fall Color Singing gospel concerts on October weekends at Hominy Valley Singing Grounds in Candler.

State Treasurer Dale Folwell has made headlines in recent weeks. He’s proposed that any new statewide bond package should face a voter referendum. He’s working to help reduce State Health Plan costs. He’s advocating pension reforms related to spiking and government workers convicted of crimes. Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, analyzes Folwell’s high-profile activity. No one knows all of the crimes created in North Carolina. Not even the woman who literally wrote the state’s book on criminal law. Jessica Smith, professor of public law and government at the UNC School of Government, says hundreds of crimes are scattered across more than 140 chapters of the N.C. General Statutes. Plus local governments and licensing boards have authority to create even more crimes. Smith explained during a recent presentation for the John Locke Foundation why she’s interested in a complete rewrite of the state criminal code. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has called on the Republican-led General Assembly to raise teacher pay. During a recent news conference, Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore responded that they’ve already planned average 6.2 percent teacher pay raises for the new budget year that starts in July. Berger and Moore also explained their recent efforts to boost overall education spending. The transition from Barack Obama’s presidential administration to one led by Donald Trump has led to major changes in a number of federal government policies. Scott Bullock, president and general counsel at the Institute for Justice, has been monitoring changes in the federal government’s approach to property rights. Bullock sees some good news from the Trump administration, along with some areas in which Obama’s policy was preferable. The lack of easily accessible medical services serves as no roadblock to the thousands of motorcyclists who head to Graham County every year to tackle the Tail of the Dragon mountain pass. Dan Way, Carolina Journal associate editor, recently offered details about the popular motorcycle route and the connection to local health care challenges.

Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Robert, Mark, & Reid analyzes civil cases in the news, trends in the law, & covers all legal current events. - (http://kuzyklaw.com) Sheriff Richard Mack (sheriffmack.com) former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and long-time crusader for freedom and individual rights. Mack has authored books relating to gun ownership and the role that law enforcement should, in his opinion, play in America. He currently speaks at seminars "on constitutional issues relating to gun control, law enforcement, States' rights, the drug war, and the oath of office. He regularly speaks out on the Tea Party too. He is a regular on Radio & TV nationwide.  Topics covered on today's show include: A $27 million lawsuit is accusing Ventura County law enforcement of conducting illegal strip searches and raids that the plaintiffs say violated their civil rights Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he plans to take his defamation fight against the estate of slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle to the U. S. Supreme Court. Worn out rivet fasteners on a Ferris wheel are being blamed for an overturned gondola at an eastern Tennessee fair that earlier this week sent three girls plummeting more than 30 feet to the ground.

This week's show explores downtown Concord, grabs some air at Hexagon Wake Park in Benson, visits Discovery Place Kids in Rockingham, sample wine at Gregory Vineyards in Angier and Deborah Holt Noel checks out all the things to do in Wrightsville Beach.

This week's show takes us to Asheville to learn about bellyaking, we explore Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scotland Neck, preview the Theater of the American South Festival in Wilson, visit the Aurora Fossil Museum and Bob Garner enjoys Sunday brunch at the Screaming Rooster in Winston-Salem.

This week's show explores a new exhibit at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, goes ziplining at ZipQuest in Fayetteville, enjoys a wine-tasting experience in Chatham County, enjoys live music in Wake Forest and Bob Garner samples the eclectic fare at Root & Vine in Morganton.