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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, grief, childhood trauma, and homelessness. Listener discretion is advised.What does it look like when a single act of kindness, a sandwich handed to a stranger outside Grand Central Station, becomes the seed of a national movement? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Karen Olson, founder of Family Promise, in her home in Springfield, New Jersey, to trace the remarkable arc of a life shaped by early loss, quiet resilience, and an unshakeable urge to help.Karen shares the story of losing her mother to suicide at age 12, a wound that redirected the course of her life toward service. She recounts how a chance encounter with a homeless woman named Millie awakened her to the invisible crisis of family homelessness; and how that awakening, through years of grassroots organizing, faith community partnership, and sheer instinct, grew into Family Promise: a national nonprofit with over 200 affiliates, one million volunteers mobilized, and nearly a million families served.She and Jennifer also talk about what happened after Karen's retirement - a cryotherapy accident in 2019 that left her with a spinal cord injury - and how she continues to paint, reflect, and live with the same purposeful spirit that built everything she created.

A beach trip shouldn't require a car, so we put St. Petersburg's Sunrunner Bus Rapid Transit to the test the only way that counts: we rode it, timed it, transferred on it, and paid attention to the small details that make people trust a transit line. Starting in downtown Tampa, we take the 100 bus to St. Pete and talk about how regional connections, routing, and frequency shape whether public transportation feels viable in daily life. We also dig into the Cross Bay Ferry's comeback and why more options across Tampa Bay can change the whole equation.Once we're on the Sunrunner BRT, the experience gets surprisingly solid fast. We look at station design, level boarding, real-time arrival signs, and simplified maps that make the system feel intuitive. We talk transit signal priority, dedicated bus lanes, and why corridor choice matters, including key stops like PSTA's Grand Central Station and access to everyday destinations. For a 10-mile line built for roughly $43 to $45 million, Sunrunner raises a big question for cities across Florida and the United States: how much better could bus networks be if we focused on speed, frequency, and clarity instead of overbuilding or under-delivering?Subscribe for more from our Florida series, share this with a friend who debates bus lanes, and leave a review if you want more on-the-ground transit breakdowns. What should cities do to keep BRT fast once it's built?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are joined by two women who gave the best years of their careers to Pan American World Airways, and who have remained close friends for more than four decades since the airline closed its doors.Florette H. Vassall was born in New York City, the daughter of immigrants from Cuba and Panama. Aviation was a constant in her life from the very beginning. Her father was passionate about flight, and as a young girl, Florette watched Pan Am's famous flying boats cross the sky above New York City, an impression that would last a lifetime. Then the war came. Her father was drafted into the Army and assigned as an air traffic controller because of his background in radio, while her mother served as an officially designated air raid warden. Those years brought challenges that went well beyond the war itself.In 1967, Florette was looking for a job that came with travel benefits so she could visit friends she had made while living in Acapulco, Mexico. Pan American World Airways hired her. Perhaps it was not entirely a coincidence. What started as a practical decision became a 24-year career. Florette worked as a ticket agent, trainer, and supervisor at the Pan Am Building in the heart of midtown Manhattan, right up until the airline shut down in Miami in December 1991. For more than two decades, she was a fixture at Counter Vanderbilt, the largest ticket counter in the world at the time. Customers, employees, company visitors, special guests, and board members all knew her by name.The 59-story Pan Am Building, constructed between 1960 and 1963 above Grand Central Station, was the largest commercial office space in the world by square footage when it opened on March 7, 1963. Pan Am founder Juan Trippe had signed a 25-year lease for 613,000 square feet, and the airline occupied 15 floors. Listeners who heard Episode 10 will recall the late Richard Roth Jr., whose family firm Emery Roth & Sons worked alongside Walter Gropius and Pietro Belluschi to bring the building to life. Richard passed away in late 2022 at the age of 89, just one year after sharing his remarkable firsthand account with this program.Florette is a retired teacher, a former model, and an actress. For more than 40 years she has produced multicultural arts and culture programming for television in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University and is the author of the chapter titled "The Pan Am Building" in the book Pan Am: Personal Tributes to a Global Aviation Pioneer, compiled by Jeff Kriendler and James Patrick Baldwin. At 91 years young, she has never stopped.Diane Krumholtz Lyras began her Pan Am career on January 24, 1977, hired as a Clerk Stenographer in Labor Relations. She went on to work in Reservations as a Sales Agent, then as a Sales Account Manager serving the White Plains and Long Island markets, before returning to the Pan Am Building as Manager of Administration for the Northeast Division, and ultimately as Manager of Administration for the United States Division. Like Florette, she was there until the end, leaving in August 1991.Listeners who heard Episode 27 will remember Diane from one of the most difficult chapters in Pan Am's history. On September 5, 1986, Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked on the ground in Karachi, Pakistan, in an act of senseless violence that left 20 people dead and more than 100 injured. Diane Krumholtz Lyras, then of the White Plains Pan Am sales office, was sent to Karachi as part of the company's crisis response team to assist staff and families in the aftermath. Diane also serves on the board of the Pan Am Museum Foundation.Florette and Diane met inside the Pan Am Building in 1980 and became fast friends. They are still friends today.Support the showVisit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

The guys then deep dive into the massive internet fallout surrounding Chud the Builder, tracking his controversial public altercations in Nashville, his recent heavy legal trouble, and Nick Fuentes' sudden stance against public clout-chasing provocateurs. Stanley also shares a first-hand account of getting cornered by an aggressive IRL streamer right inside Grand Central Station.Plus: Security guard standoffs with trespassers on Epstein Island, analyzing a legendary 4chan thread about an underwater alien headquarters, King Charles' tracking initiatives, and the massive corporate rush for AGI data infrastructure. To wrap it all up, the guys consult Claude AI to design a highly questionable, completely unhinged new energy business plan to power the future surveillance state.Rise up in the comments: Are we heading toward an AI utopia, or are the 4chan ocean base theorists completely right?Air Date 5/14/26DON'T FORGET TO WATCH FAGA'S NEW SPECIAL "BURN AFTER SAYING" ON THE HSR YOUTUBE PAGE!⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIHJU2LotU⁠⁠Support Our Sponsors!Body Brain Coffee: https://bodybraincoffee.com/ - Grab A Bag of Body Brain Coffee with Promo Code HSR20 to get 20% off!YoKratom: https://yokratom.com/ 3rd Mic Harrington: https://3rdmicharrington.com/High Society Radio is 2 native New Yorkers who started from the bottom and didn't raise up much. That's not the point, if you enjoy a sideways view on technology, current events, or just an in depth analysis of action movies from 2006 this is the show for you.Chris Stanley is the on air producer for Bennington on Sirius XM.Chris Faga is a lifelong street urchin, a former head chef, county comitteman and supposed comedian. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombklynEngineer: DomExecutive Producer: JorgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Activists have a plan for weekend service A year after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority discontinued a commuter ferry on the Hudson River between Beacon and Newburgh, activists are hoping to raise $200,000 to launch their own weekend service. The Save the Ferry coalition, whose members live on both sides of the river, envisions a free boat running 10 hours on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from mid-June through October. They hope to demonstrate that demand still exists for the route, which the MTA has replaced with shuttle buses. The service would rely on the Nellie Bly, a 40-person vessel supplied by the New York Boat Co., which runs charter cruises from Peekskill. The coalition said it is in talks to use the Sloop Club dock in Beacon and the Riverfront Marina in Newburgh. The MTA suspended ferry service in January 2025 due to river ice. During the hiatus, the agency said it discovered damage to the floating dock it used in Beacon. Because ridership had also been declining — from an average of nearly 250 people per day in 2008 to 62 in 2024, according to the MTA — the agency officially canceled the service in June, before it ever restarted. If the coalition can secure funding, weekend service "would be one incremental step in the whole restoration of that regional transportation link," said Victoria Manning, a Newburgh resident. Organizers wouldn't say what they have raised so far, but they are asking Hudson Valley legislators to push for funding for their ferry pilot in the 2026-27 state budget. They estimate the $200,000 will cover marketing, insurance, permitting, docking fees and a crew for the season. If funding doesn't materialize, the coalition says it will try again in 2027-28. While the MTA ferry ran only during commuting hours, bringing Newburgh residents to Beacon's Metro-North station to catch trains toward Poughkeepsie or Grand Central Station, the coalition believes a weekend boat would attract casual riders as well as people who work on Saturday and Sunday. "Businesses and individuals have been clamoring for this," Manning said. An MTA spokesperson said on Wednesday (May 6) that the agency has no plans to restart a ferry between Beacon and Newburgh. The bus shuttles are free through 2026; an express route to New York Stewart International Airport has been added. For the third year, the agency will also operate a seasonal weekend ferry between Haverstraw in Rockland County and Ossining in Westchester County beginning this month. Members of the coalition don't understand why that can't happen farther north. Amanda Brown, a Beacon resident and professional mediator, said the MTA told her it shut down the Newburgh crossing because of low ridership. But she believes the agency didn't do enough to examine the reasons behind it. In January, Brown began surveying Main Street business owners in Beacon. Some told her, she writes in a report she hopes to share with the Beacon and Newburgh city councils, that they are certain some customers come from Newburgh. Others said that "anything that could draw people to the area in general would be good for them," said Brown, who plans more interviews. Based on 2024 state tourism statistics, the coalition says its conservative estimate is that 60 passengers on a weekend ferry would generate $187,000 in retail revenue in the two cities over the season. At the high end, they said, with more passengers spending more money, it could reach $750,000. "Newburgh does not have the same level of weekend tourism as Beacon, so our small business community needs this connection," said Manning, a museum registrar who rides the train into New York City three or four times a week. According to the state Department of Transportation, usage of the Newburgh-Beacon bus shuttle more than doubled in the past year. But the numbers don't reflect an important difference between the bus and the ferry, said Manning, who takes a 6 a.m. shuttle to Beacon. On the return trip over the Newburgh-Be...

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E089, Man With Machete Goes Insane On Officers After Attacking Three Civilians What LE leaders should understand about the First Amendment. Author sues big tech companies for $18M for censorship. Suspect with butcher knife fatally shot by officers. Man with machete goes insane on officers after attacking three civilians. LEO Round Table: First Amendment Rights, Big Tech Censorship, and Urban Policing Crises LEO Roundtable: Law Enforcement Insights Analyzing the intersection of constitutional rights, public safety, and political accountability. CORE ARGUMENT "The First Amendment protects peaceable assembly, not a generalized license for disruption or criminal violence." TY Dr. Travis Yates Retired Police Major DP Dr. Darrin Porcher Retired NYPD Lieutenant Key Discussion Pillars The Censorship Battle Florida author Chris Courtney sues Amazon, Google, and Meta for $18M over alleged "jawboning"—government-pressured suppression of conservative content. Tactical Use of Force Analysis of recent knife/machete attacks in Houston and NYC Grand Central. Emphasis on "Time, Distance, and Cover" and the legal standard of Graham v. Connor. The Staffing "Sabotage" Experts argue major cities (NYC/Phoenix) are intentionally maintaining short-staffing to "defund by proxy," leading to massive overtime costs ($98M+). #FirstAmendment #PublicSafety #BigTechLawsuit #PoliceRecruitment Host: Chip DeBlock | Episode: 2026-05-07 Full Transcript: leoroundtable.com Executive Summary This session of the LEO Round Table features law enforcement experts discussing the legal boundaries of the First Amendment, a high-stakes censorship lawsuit against Big Tech, and the tactical realities of recent officer-involved shootings in Houston and New York City. The panel highlights the growing friction between government influence, private platform policies, and the operational challenges of understaffed police departments. Detailed Summary 1. The First Amendment and the "Right to Protest" The panel explored the legal framework of the First Amendment, emphasizing that the Constitution protects "peaceable assembly" rather than a generalized license for disruption. Dr. Travis Yates and Dr. Darrin Porcher clarified that the First Amendment specifically restricts government intrusion, not the policies of private entities or workplaces. They noted a concerning trend where modern protests often bypass the original intent of "petitioning for redress" in favor of confrontational participation. A critical distinction was made: while the government cannot eliminate access to public forums, it can regulate use to prevent violence, trespassing, or criminal activity. Constitutional Framework: Private vs. Public ✅ Government Restriction: The First Amendment prohibits government actors from suppressing speech or assembly.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports police in New York release body cam of the machete wielding man they shot and killed last month.

Having grown up during hip-hop's birth and early years in the Bronx, Wayne Francis is an unabashed fan of, and advocate for, all things New York. But the lessons he's learned about faith and friendships will resonate with men in big cities and small towns alike, regardless of their race or background.Wayne shares some of those lessons with Nate Dewberry this week, including the different “depths” of male friendships and why it's good to have a variety of all of them in your life; the blessings that come from hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit; and the importance of having relationships with non-believers—as well as a plan for getting those relationships started without pressure or pretense.Segments/chapters0:00 Passing important values along to the next generation4:13 The challenges and rewards of leading a diverse church congregation8:42 Wayne's thoughts and observations on male friendships14:42 Engaging with those from a different faith, or no faith at all20:20 Wayne's upbringing as an immigrant in the Bronx24:56 Grand Central Station and Wayne's definition of redemption27:32 A difficult season of life and how God guided Wayne through itFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter 

In this episode, Daron sits down with Danish author Luise Noring to discuss her political thriller Hidden — a story set in a New York City on the brink of civil war, following Saskia, a homeless mother who finds refuge in Grand Central Station as a hidden world of rebellion stirs beneath the city. Emotionally grounded and politically sharp, the novel explores poverty, injustice, and what ordinary people are willing to do when survival is at stake — and now, it's being brought to life on screen in collaboration with Malin Entertainment. Tune in for a conversation about the book, the film, and the real-world tensions that inspired it all.Learn more about Luise Noring on her Website | LinkedInGrab a copy of HiddenFollow Daron Jenkins on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

An acoustic portrait of Belfast where I visited the famous Sonorities Festival at the Queen's University where my composition VIRIBVS VNITIS for harpsichord and toy piano was performed by Yonit Kosovske and Xenia Pestova Bennett. Binaural production - please listen with headphones! A generative soundscape based on a two-dimensional random walk between four binaural soundscapes, which were recorded in Belfast (Northern Ireland) from 16-17 April, 2026. 1) Post-concert talks in the Harty Room at Queen's University after a performance by Xenia Pestova Bennett and Yonit Kosovske during the Sonorities Festival. 2) A visit to the Botanical Gardens in Belfast. 3) A walk through the Palm House in the Botanical Gardens. 4) Waiting for the bus at Grand Central Station in Belfast.

Today on America in the MorningTrump Orders Strait Of Hormuz & Iranian Ports Blocked Peace talks led by Vice President Vance and Iranian officials failed to produce a resolution between the two sides, and as a result, President Trump is reportedly considering ending the cease fire just a few days into the two-week moratorium.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   Swalwell Ends Governor's Campaign Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Sunday night that he is ending his campaign to become the governor of California. The Democrat is also facing mounting calls to leave Congress after shocking sexual assault allegations emerged.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on a growing investigation into Swalwell, as Democrats Ro Khanna, speaking on Fox News Sunday, and Pramila Jayapal, speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, says they support bipartisan calls for Swalwell to be investigated and to leave office.   Orban's Landslide Defeat The longtime leader of Hungary is reacting to his landslide election loss over the weekend.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the loss for Viktor Orban comes despite strong support by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.   Trump Slams Pope Leo President Trump bashed Pope Leo on Sunday night over the American-born Pontiff's criticism of the war with Iran.   Inmate Death Sentence Overturned A Texas inmate on death row for nearly a half-a-century has just had his sentence overturned.   Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.   Latest On Iran War Talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran to cobble together a ceasefire collapsed with no agreement.  As a result, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump administration is weighing resuming limited strikes against targets inside of Iran or even pursue a full-fledged bombing campaign. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the latest in the Middle East as oil futures moved back above $100 dollars a barrel.   Two Congressman Facing Calls To ResignA growing number of House lawmakers are calling on two embattled Congressman from separate parties to step down.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. POTUS Says Gas Will Remain High If you think prices at the pump are high right now, the word from the White House is things aren't going to get any better, even by the November midterm elections.  Speaking on Fox News on Sunday, President Trump said that gas prices should stay the same they are now into the fall, and may even go a bit higher.  Drivers are looking for lower gas prices anywhere they can find them, and some are saving money at Native-American-owned gas stations.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Ballroom Can Continue A federal appeals court said the White House can temporarily continue construction on President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom.  NYC Subway Attack A man saying he was Lucifer stepped off a New York City subway train at Grand Central Station, took out a machete, and attacked passengers.  New York City police ordered the man to stop, and soon after shot and killed him.  Correspondent Katie Clark has details.  Finally   Britney Spears has checked herself into a treatment facility following her recent driving arrest, the latest in a string of troubles for the pop singer.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artemis II crew reflects on historic mission after return to Earth; 3 people slashed by machete-wielding man at New York's Grand Central Station; Vice President Vance leads high-stakes peace talks between U.S. & Iran; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a random subway stabbing at Grand Central Station in New York that leaves 3 people injured and the stabber dead.

The Steve Gruber Show | Fragile Ceasefire, Falling Oil, Rising Stakes --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:01 – Payton McNabb, Independent Women ambassador. McNabb discusses the repeal of Biden-era Title IX resolution agreements and how the issue is shaping a broader national debate. She shares her personal story and how it has become central to ongoing discussions about fairness in women's sports. 27:53 – Brad Hoos, Founder of MuskOx. Hoos highlights MuskOx's mission to create durable, high-quality flannel built for outdoor comfort and performance. He also shares product updates, upcoming events like the Barry-Roubaix race, and how customers can save at gomuskox.com/gruber using code HEAVYWEIGHT. 37:46 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 46:47 – Johanna Neuman, former White House correspondent for the Los Angeles Times and USA Today, and author of Trump's Superpower. Neuman discusses cultural and national identity, comparing patriotic displays abroad to attitudes in the United States. She explores why expressions of national pride differ across countries. 1:05:51 – James Fitzpatrick, attorney, Army veteran, and Director of the Center to Advance Security in America. Fitzpatrick discusses a potential U.S.–Iran ceasefire and its broader geopolitical implications. He also touches on national security considerations and strategic outcomes. 1:16:04 - Monologue 1:24:50 – Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk and candidate for Michigan Secretary of State. Forlini discusses his efforts to improve transparency in election systems. He outlines reforms and innovations aimed at increasing public trust. 1:34:44 – Patrick A. McLaughlin, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Visiting Fellow at the Pacific Legal Foundation. McLaughlin discusses concerns over proposed rail regulations and their potential economic impact. He explains how well-intentioned policies could lead to higher costs for consumers. 1:43:36 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses unique features and amenities inside Grand Central Station, highlighting its scale and versatility. The conversation also breaks down recent comments from President Trump regarding Iran and their broader implications. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The ninth episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/OLbwSDIhfuA

  2:15:20 – Frank in New Jersey and NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Furthest humans have been away from Earth, moon missions, conspiracy theories, signs, old Somerville train station for sale, daydreaming, New Whychock Revival, Chock full o’Nuts, vegan lunch, Fraunces font, bacala / baklava, Grand Central Station, Station Reverie, David Letterman, Byron Allen, Wizard […]

2:15:20 – Frank in New Jersey and NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Furthest humans have been away from Earth, moon missions, conspiracy theories, signs, old Somerville train station for sale, daydreaming, New Whychock Revival, Chock full o’Nuts, vegan lunch, Fraunces font, bacala / baklava, Grand Central Station, Station Reverie, David Letterman, Byron Allen, Wizard card […]

3:03:55 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: At the bus stop, the flight home from Miami, Die Hard (1988), Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, Grand Central Station, batteries, Wake Up, self image, Richard Nixon, Poet Authority Bus Terminal, brand names, next day, patterns of pop culture, walking, bus faux pas, Bruce Dunlap, Georgie Fame, […]

3:03:55 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: At the bus stop, the flight home from Miami, Die Hard (1988), Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, Grand Central Station, batteries, Wake Up, self image, Richard Nixon, Poet Authority Bus Terminal, brand names, next day, patterns of pop culture, walking, bus faux pas, Bruce Dunlap, Georgie Fame, […]

Send a text Mini train ride allowed by Kim Jong Il. That was 2007. I wonder if son "Un" has any such excusrions planned for 2026?

Meanwhile... Stephen reveals the reason people eat at places like Applebee's, Logan Paul made millions flipping a rare Pokémon card, couples are flocking to a secret "kissing room" in Grand Central Station, and a rare ice formation has emerged in upstate New York. And because Stephen Colbert loves science, he wants to tell you all the latest science in his science segment, The Sound Of Science. 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

It takes a lot of guts to engage with a stranger on the street, ask probing questions about their struggles, and come away with a portrait and a story as a record of the human connection that was made. Now, imagine repeating this process countless times over 15 years under the moniker Humans of New York (HONY) and watching what started as a passion project take the world by storm. In today's show, we're privileged to chat with this 21st century archivist of everyday citizens and their lived experiences. Listen in as HONY's creator, Brandon Stanton, shares how he transformed street photography into a practice of deep human connection—moving beyond candid pictures to create a unique space where strangers can reveal their most authentic selves.   Some key discussion points include: the art of active listening, the power of vulnerability, and how finding someone's struggle unlocks their genius. Brandon also reflects on building a creative practice through daily discipline and navigating the tension between social media algorithms and meaningful art. Stay to the end for a peek behind the scenes of Brandon's recent blockbuster installation that brought ordinary New Yorkers' stories into the hallowed space of Grand Central Terminal.  At its core, this is a life lesson in the evolution of authentic storytelling in an increasingly digital world, creating scarcity in an age of abundance—not through better images or words, but through genuine human interaction that can't be replicated in the digital realm. Guest: Brandon Stanton Episode Timeline: 2:38: The first portrait Brandon made of two random strangers he encountered in a Chicago subway car.  7:48: Absorbing rejection when asking people for a picture so to get as broad a representation of the general public as possible. 15:20: The art of stopping someone on the street to capture a photograph and a story, and the evolution of Brandon's creative process. 22:45: Capturing moments of authenticity, the profundity of a person's struggles, the granularity of lived experience, plus the evolution of finding people to approach. 31:57: The mindset and habits Brandon established early on that enables him to create his art. 36:40: Brandon's evolution in capturing people's stories—from reconstructing stories from memory to notetaking in real time to crafting a story from audio recordings. 40:22: Episode Break 41:46: Starting Humans of New York as an antidote to being fired from his full-time job 43:05: The therapeutic aspect of talking to people, and Brandon's process of listening with his entire body to become a vessel for other peoples' stories. 50:22: The role of philanthropy, doing good for others on a grand scale, and Brandon's determination to do the best work possible. 54:15: Brandon talks about the impact of social media and its effects on human behavior. 1:06:31: The Dear New York installation at Grand Central Terminal, and Brandon's belief that the only scarcity in art is through real life. 1:14:37: Focusing on Humans of New York as a solo endeavor vs working with more than 100 collaborators to pull off Dear New York at Grand Central Terminal. 1:20:00: Brandon talks about how he keeps grounded, plus shares his favorite question—How do you keep score with yourself? Guest Bio:  Brandon Stanton is the writer and photographer behind Humans of New York, a storytelling platform with over 30-million followers. He's also the creator of Dear New York, an immersive art installation in NYC's Grand Central Station during November 2025 and a companion book.  Over the past 15 years, Brandon has photographed and interviewed over ten thousand people in forty different countries around the world. During this time, he's helped raise over $20 million dollars in support of various causes and individuals who have been featured in his work.  Brandon is also the author of four #1 New York Times bestselling books, which have sold millions of copies around the world: Humans of New York in 2013, Humans of New York: Stories in 2015, Humans in 2020, Tanqueray in 2022, and, most recently, Dear New York, in 2025. In addition to the books, Brandon has given over 100 keynote speeches on the power of connection and has facilitated executive-level workshops for some of the world's most respected companies, aimed at increasing team cohesion. He currently lives in New York City with his wife and three children.  Stay Connected: Brandon Stanton Website: https://brandonstanton.com/  Humans of New York Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansofny/  Humans of New York Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansofnewyork/  Humans of New York Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humans_of_New_York  Dear New York Website: https://dearnewyork.com/  Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

Why can't you walk down the detergent aisle without triggering a migraine? In this follow-up episode, I break down the hidden connection between odor sensitivity and chronic migraines, and why it's not just "how you're wired." Here's what most people don't know: when you smell something, you're inhaling molecules that enter your bloodstream. For migraine sufferers, whose "toxin buckets" are already near the top, even small exposures, a candle, ground beef cooking, the coffee aisle, can tip you into a full migraine. I also share the shocking Bath & Body Works story: how they pumped 20-30 pounds of fragrance into Grand Central Station, turning unsuspecting commuters into walking migraine triggers. In this episode, you'll learn why there are two levels of odor sensitivity, one that only happens during migraines, and another that's constant, even when you feel fine. I explain why smelling something means absorbing toxins into your bloodstream, and how the "toxin bucket" concept changes everything once you understand it. You'll discover why odor sensitivity isn't genetic or hardwired, it's actually a symptom that can improve over time. And I'll show you how to build margin in your system so that wildfire smoke, perfume, or holiday candles don't automatically ruin your day. This episode is for you if you avoid certain grocery store aisles because the smell is overwhelming, if your family thinks you're making it up when you complain about odors, if you've been told you're just sensitive to smells and that's how you are, or if you want to stop living in fear of triggers and rebuild trust in your body. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready to drain your toxin bucket and reclaim your life, I can help. Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

On this urgent, special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Eva Yan, mother of Thomas Medlin who's been missing since January 9th.  15-year-old Thomas of Long Island was seen on CCTV footage at Grand Central Station at 5:30p that same day, his cell phone was later found in lower Manhattan. The Suffolk Police Department believes that Thomas went into the city to meet someone he had been communicating with on the gaming platform Roblox, which according to his mother, is completely out of character for the intelligent and talented teen. Chris and Eva urge everyone to be on the lookout for Thomas, share his photo across social media, and contact the Suffolk Police Department if you have any information.  https://suffolkpd.org/Suffolk Police Department Fourth Squad Detective 631-854-8452 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STARSHIP: THE FULLY REUSABLE ARCHITECTURE FOR MARS Colleague Eric Berger. At Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX transformed a swamp into "Starbase," a modern rocket factory for the Starship and Super Heavy launch system. Starship represents the endgame of Musk's vision: a fully reusable rocket larger than the Saturn V, designed to be caught by "chopstick" arms on the launch tower to eliminate landing legs and speed up reuse. The plan involves orbital refueling and launching fleets of ships every two years to transport massive amounts of cargo, serving as a "Grand Central Station" for deep space colonization. NUMBER 8 1921 FRANCE

Christmas shows on a MondayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Little Jesus.   The Los Angeles Mission reports the statue of Jesus was stolen the day before Christmas.Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Uninhabited.   A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before?Then, Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen,  originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Santa Claus Sits Down.  Jack Benny tries to sell Allen his Maxwell. The Mighty Allen Art Players perform a Christmas fable titled, "Santa Will Not Ride Tonight." Followed by Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 22, 1947, 78 years ago, Miracle for Christmas starring Mason Adams.  A new internist shows up at a hospital on Christmas Eve and partners with a jaded ambulance driver.  But the doctor is not who he seems to be. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 22, 1947, 78 years ago, Pipe Shopping.  Buying David a pipe.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

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Drama on a MondayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Lights Out,  originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 83 years ago, The Story of Mr. Maggs.  A bargain at an auction is a trunk full of horror. Followed by Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 1, 1945, 80 years ago, Larkspur To Feed The Soul.  A love story for stagestruck souls who, at one time or another, been intoxicated by the heady perfume of the theatreThen, The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast December 1, 1950, 75 years ago, Lady Donabee's Annual Visit.  Hypochondriacal Lady Donabee checks into Blair and starts bossing everyone around.Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast December 1, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Odd.   A furniture truck has been hijacked, and the driver kidnapped. Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 1, 1947, 78 years ago, We're Just Looking.   It's Claudia and David's anniversary...of moving into their apartment one week ago. A visit to an auction follows.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Celebrate Rock Hudson's Birthday with a Thrilling Film Review! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, hosts Karen and Greg raise a glass to Hollywood legend Rock Hudson, born November 17th, by diving into his haunting 1966 masterpiece, “Seconds“. Discover why this psychological thriller remains a cult classic as our hosts share insights, behind-the-scenes trivia, and their own chilling take on the film. To make the celebration even sweeter, they're sipping on a Chocolate Martini—a decadent cocktail famously created by Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor during the filming of “Giant”. Tune in for movie magic, mixology tips, and a toast to one of cinema's most iconic stars! Listen now for film history, spooky vibes, and a cocktail you'll want to try tonight! Chocolate Martini Cocktail • 1 oz Kahlua• 2 oz vodka• 1 oz Hershey’s chocolate syrup• 1 cup ice Instructions: Put all ingredients in a shaker. Shake thoroughly. Strain into a martini glass. Source: classiccelebrityrecipes.blogspot.com A Brief Synopsis: Banker Arthur Hamilton gets a call one day from a friend he thought was dead. It turns out that the friend is not a ghost, but was simply faking all along, and was placed into a new existence by a company who can give you a completely new face and life. Hamilton decides to undergo the procedure himself and becomes Tony Wilson, an artist who lives in Malibu. He is given a manservant to help him adjust but soon finds that adjusting will be the least of his worries. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: The early life of Rock Hudson is discussed. Greg reminisces about the drink “Yoo-Hoo”. Karen tells us all about Grand Central Station. Dr. Karen teaches us about sodium pentothal. We learn about Pan and Bacchus. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

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This week's book guest is By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart.In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss people who have taken their own lives.By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends and listeners, we're back! Now in our every other month format, we're here with what we're calling out last episode of Season 2 (it'll make more sense in January when we kick off season 3) and an absolutely bizarre tale of a complete cornucopia of high strangeness with the Santa Cruz Humanoids! Not one, not two, but nearly a half dozen different types of oddball uprights in this woman's neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Were they really there? Was her street suddenly Grand Central Station for weirdness? And does Santa Cruz's proximity to where the 37th parallel hits North America have anything to do with it? Bonus! Seb saw The Haunted Objects Podcast live in Sacramento and gives a full report!

Friends and listeners, we're back! Now in our every other month format, we're here with what we're calling out last episode of Season 2 (it'll make more sense in January when we kick off season 3) and an absolutely bizarre tale of a complete cornucopia of high strangeness with the Santa Cruz Humanoids! Not one, not two, but nearly a half dozen different types of oddball uprights in this woman's neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Were they really there? Was her street suddenly Grand Central Station for weirdness? And does Santa Cruz's proximity to where the 37th parallel hits North America have anything to do with it? Bonus! Seb saw The Haunted Objects Podcast live in Sacramento and gives a full report!

Goin' HollywoodMusic by David KraneBook & Lyrics by Stephen ColeIt's Alice's birthday, and Garson, her musical writing partner and sometimes lover, takes her to lunch at the trendiest restaurant in Grand Central Station, The Super Chief Dining Car. The restaurant is a perfect replica of the Super Chief Dining car of the train that took everyone out to Hollywood back in the Golden Age.  Alice and Garson have always had one wish, to live back when movie musicals and MGM was at its hottest, and when Alice blows out her candles and makes her wish, the Super Chief Dining Car starts to move on a track, taking them cross country and back to Hollywood in 1949.They are told by the conductor that their ticket is good for one year.Once there, they get jobs at MGM, and find out that every era has its dangers and pitfalls as they encounter the decline of the studio system, sexism, anti-semitism, homophobia, and the Blacklist.L.B. Mayer has them investigated and finds that they have no identity (as they're from the future) and thinks they're Commie spies.Their year is up and they hot-foot it back home to their own time with a new understanding of who they are and where they are meant to be and that there is no time like the present.

This is the final episode in our three-part series on the life and teachings of Walter Russell, presented in connection with our upcoming project – The NeuroHarmonic Method. Born into extremely disadvantaged circumstances and with no formal education beyond the fourth grade, Russell nevertheless achieved so much that Thomas J. Watson Sr., the founder of IBM, once remarked that it would take seven lifetimes of masterful effort to equal his accomplishments. Over the years, admirers have often described him as a kind of modern Leonardo da Vinci—a self-taught genius whose creativity spanned art, science, philosophy and much more. Russell himself always emphasized that the only way he had accomplished so much was by tapping into the indwelling God presence within. He taught that this same source of intelligence is available to every human being. The purpose of the NeuroHarmonic Method is to provide everyday people with practical understandings and techniques to uncover and activate the higher dimensions of their own inner intelligence. In this episode, we'll explore three key elements of Russell's perspective that are not only fascinating, but potentially transformative as you continue on your own journey to awaken the highest and best within yourself. Enjoy the episode.   Episode 42 – Views From An Elevated Perspective   This is the third episode about Walter Russell, one of the most accomplished people in American history. Episode 40, called Self-Bestowed Genius, gave an overview of Russell's life including some of his major accomplishments. It also described the incredible claim that Russel made that he was in touch with an infinite fountain of wisdom within himself that was the source of all his success in life. He also said that the same intelligence is within every human being.           The episode that followed, called the Five Laws of Success, presented Russell's five key elements on how we can tap into that intelligence to help elevate our lives. Those five elements were humility, reverence, inspiration, deep purpose and joy.           Now, although his accomplishments were remarkable in their own right, this multi-millionaire, internationally acknowledged master of drawing, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, business and philosophy had dropped out of school after the fourth grade, and had accomplished all of it with no real education, just by tapping into this source of inner wisdom. It was hard to believe, but as he always said, his life spoke for itself.   Following his death in 1962, he left behind teachings on many different topics. As I researched them, much of it was over my head. But there are three key points that I found particularly fascinating and I thought I'd pass them along so you can give them some consideration and see if they do anything for you. The first one concerns an ability we have in our consciousness that I had never considered before. Russell was very fond of the idea of something he called decentration which, he taught, was the opposite of concentration.           Now, we all know what it means to concentrate on something. You focus your attention on it and the more you concentrate on it, the more it gets into your mentality. And importantly, a lot of times, we have problems letting go of it, especially if it's charged with troubling emotions like anger, guilt and fear.             Holding on to negativity is far more prevalent than it may seem. According to current research, we each think about 50,000 thoughts a day, with a large percentage of them being negative and recurring, which means that we keep churning over the same negative thoughts and feelings again and again.             But Russell said we have the power to decentrate them. This power is a natural part of our mind, but we haven't been taught to develop it. With concentration, you focus your attention on something and give it your inner energy. With decentration, you do just the opposite. You dissipate your energy and remove your attention from the object.           He said you don't have to try to change the thoughts and emotions. If we have nothing further to gain from examining them, we can just choose to remove our energy from them and they will disappear on their own. After all, the only reason these things exist in our mind is because we are giving them energy. It's a very simple fact, but it can be easily missed.           He said it takes some practice, but like anything else, if we keep trying, we can get good at it. To start with, if a thought or idea is bothering you, just give yourself a verbal command like, “I decentrate that thought.” Or “I decentrate that feeling.” And then let your mind picture withdrawing your energy from it and see it dissipating, like mist in the sunlight.     It seemed like Russell had mastered the process.  He said he could decentrate to zero while he was in the middle of Grand Central Station, meaning he could give zero energy to thought and feeling while being in the middle of a crowd.  It may appear to be a tall order, but another thing Russell always said was, “If I can do it, you can.” You may want to give it a try. After many years, I think I may be starting to get the hang of it. So that's the first point from Russell that I wanted to bring up. The second one is about this inner intelligence that Russell claimed was the source of all his incredible accomplishments. He said it is within each one of us, and it isn't the higher side of our intelligence, or the part of us that is in touch with the higher spheres or some angelic realm of wisdom. It's not the genius part of ourselves or  anything like that. He said that what is inside of us is God Almighty. Period. Full-blast, full-power. God. At first, I found it surprising, then I realized that the idea forms the basis of most religions in the world. Many traditions speak of the Indwelling God Presence. For instance, the 15th century Indian poet Kabir used the image of the ocean and a drop of water to illustrate the point.  God would be the ocean, and each individual would be a drop. Kabir said that the drop is in the ocean, everyone knows this. But the ocean is also in the drop and very few know this. So, we all have God within. But according to Russell, as well as a myriad of other teachers and masters over the ages, if you want to get close to it, you have to surrender to it. And according to them, the more you do, you start to realize that you can merge with it, which, they say, is kind of the point of the whole thing. In his first law of success, humility, Russell put it this way, “I found that to achieve greatness one had to go only one inch beyond mediocrity. But that one inch is so hard to go, that only those who become aware of God in them can make the grade, for no one can achieve that one inch alone.” And he added, “The ‘I' must be forgotten, one must not be the part; he must be the whole. Until one learns to lose oneself, he cannot find himself.” In that vein, when someone asked him, “Why can't I do the things that you can do?” He replied, “The only difference is that I do everything for God and you do everything for your body.”           It reminds me of something I once read about Parmahansa Yogananda, the great yogi from India who spent many years in the west, elevating the lives of millions of people. until he passed away in Los Angeles in 1952.           In response to someone who kept questioning him about his personal life, he once said, “Oh, I killed Yogananda long ago. Only God dwells in this temple now.”           It's always humbling for me whenever I run across expressions like these. The idea of only God dwelling in my temple seems almost unimaginable. With my relentless mind generating a constant stream of random thoughts, I have so much garbage in there, I feel like the line in one of Bob Dylan's songs, “If my thought dreams could be seen, they'd probably put my head in a guillotine.”           With that summary of the state of my inner world, that ends the second point of Russell's that I wanted to bring up. The last one is pretty incredible. It's about his vision of our future and it runs pretty deep.             In 1921, he coined the term, “The New Age.”  Apparently, he was the first person to use it. He said that we were now moving into the next stage of our evolution, a new age which he called, “Epoch Three of Humanity.”           So, what were Epoch One and Epoch Two? According to certain theories of brain evolution, our brain didn't start out the way it is now. In the beginning, it was much smaller and we didn't have the ability to think rational thoughts or create language. We had instincts, we had emotional feelings, we were bonded to our family and our tribe, but we couldn't think. According to Russell, this state of being was Epoch One.           Then, for reasons that remain unknown, some major evolutionary changes took place and our brain radically transformed. It got about a third larger with much more fat, and we could begin to think rationally. We could think If-Then.  If I do this, then that will happen. Like I know that the sun comes up on this side of the cave, so if I sleep here, then I'll be warmer in the morning. Soon after, language began to develop, eventually followed by writing. Before this evolutionary change, the only form of communication we had was just glorified grunting.           This ability to think rational thought began Epoch Two of humanity, which went from pre-historic caveman days until now. Of course, rational thought changed our whole world and our lives in it. Every advancement from the wheel to the computer came from it. But critically, one primary factor hasn't changed at all, and that is, survival. We're still struggling to survive, living by the law of the jungle to a large degree. Kill or be killed. Winner takes all. Although it may not be clearly apparent, this fear-based concept of life is at the root of all the greed and lust for power that has dominated human history for all this time. All of this misery, generated by all of our conflicted concepts, theories and opinions, is all based on fear.           But, according to Russell, in Epoch Three of humanity, it is all going to change. It's probably not going to be an overnight transition. It may take some time, maybe even a century or two, and even though it may seem quite dark, supposedly, this is just the darkness before the dawn.             So, what are the implications of this new epoch? What does it mean? According to Russell, it means nothing less than a new kind of human being living a new kind of life on earth.           Humans will eventually be liberated from a life of drudgery. With the right intentions, technology will evolve to the point where all of the great resources of planet earth will be properly harvested for the benefit of all.           It might be hard to understand how bountiful the earth really is, but here are a few quick facts to consider. As far as overcrowding is concerned, if you took every single human being on the planet and put them all together with one yard between them, they wouldn't even fill up the state of Rhode Island. So, the entire population of the world could fit into the smallest state in America.              As far as hunger is concerned, more than 50 percent of all the food presently harvested on earth is thrown out every year, which means that human hunger isn't the result of there not being enough food for everyone. It's the result of misdirected and poorly coordinated human activity.           And when it comes to energy, it is estimated that there is enough power in the amount of sunlight that hits one acre of land in one hour to provide all the electricity to the city of Chicago for a whole year.           So, enough said about enlightened technology, what about the human? This is where it gets really encouraging. Russell said our destiny is to emerge from this fear-based, survival-oriented, dog-eat-dog existence into a much higher level of intelligence, whose foundations will be based on each individual's constant, conscious relationship with that divine energy that is within each one of us or God Almighty, as Russell called it.   Life will be like heaven on earth and if we could see the humans of 100 or 200 years from now, they would appear God-like to us, manifesting all the highest human characteristics. Wisdom, love, compassion and kindness, along with all the other better angels of our nature, would be part of our everyday way of life.             Okay, maybe it sounds too good to be true. But hey, I didn't come up with this stuff, Russell did. And supposedly he was getting it from the source of wisdom within him that was the source of all his amazing achievements. So even though it may sound like a great big piece of pie in the sky, I'm sticking with it. I'd love to imagine that 200 years from now, someone may be reading or listening to this information that came from this primitive man who was living in these primitive times. And that person would be thinking how obvious all of it was. Of course, all of these great things were going to come true. It had to happen and couldn't have been any other way. How obvious! Wishful thinking? Who knows? But no matter what may be happening in the world around us, we're still entitled to our hopes and dreams and as the saying goes, “It takes a dreamer to make a dream come true.”           Well, that's the end of this episode. As always, keep your eyes, mind and heart open and let's get together in the next one.

For this year's annual Bowery Boys Ghost Stories podcast, Greg and Tom take a road trip to Long Island to explore the region's most famous haunted tales from legend and folklore, 'real' reported stories of otherworldly encounters that have shaped this historic area of New York state.When you think of Long Island and scary stories, your mind might immediately go to the Amityville Horror houseor perhaps even the Montauk Monster. But let us introduce you to a series of far older stories which incorporate Long Island's extraordinary history:-- The Sag Harbor Goblin: A restless soldier from the Revolutionary War period harasses the residents of this charming Hamptons retreat.-- The Wraiths of Raynham Hall: In Oyster Bay, a beloved landmark is sometimes called 'the Grand Central Station for ghosts' thanks to its population of historic spirits -- including that of a famed Revolutionary War traitor!-- The Bolt From Beyond: Winfield Hall is better known as the Woolworths Estate, best known for its eccentric owner Frank Winfield Woolworth. But the house is also known for a series of unfortunate events -- and the secrets which its marble hallways may still hold.-- Dancing In The Ghost Light: The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport celebrates 75 years of regional theater this year -- and a few ghosts have returned to join the party.-- The Hermitage of the Red Owl: A spooky tale of folklore in Brentwood, featuring a utopian community, a talking bird and the ancient, unburied bones of a warrior.This episode was produced and edited by Kieran GannonGet tickets to our LIVE Halloween show at Joe's Pub here (Oct 29-31, 2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Von gläsernen Aufzügen bis zur High Line: Wir erkunden New Yorks Skyline, erzählen vom Rockefeller Center, der Grand Central Station und kulinarischen Entdeckungen – eine Mischung aus Architektur, Geschichte und Genuss. Stell dir vor, du fährst mit uns mitten hinein in das Herz von New York – vorbei an Zügen und Aufzügen, hoch hinauf in die Skyline und wieder hinunter in die lebendige Stadt. Du spürst die Energie des Rockefeller Centers, schaust auf die Lichter Manhattans und verlierst dich in den Geschichten rund um das Empire State Building. Zwischen gläsernen Aufzügen und historischen Hallen wie der Grand Central Station entdeckst du nicht nur Architektur, sondern auch kleine kulinarische Glücksmomente, wenn wir von knusprigen Focaccias und süßen Teilchen schwärmen. Gemeinsam schlendern wir über die High Line, wo Natur und Großstadt verschmelzen und das hippe Meatpacking District seine ganze Vielfalt zeigt. Diese Folge steckt voller Emotionen, Eindrücke und Genussmomente – und vielleicht bekommst du Lust, selbst bald auf Entdeckungsreise zu gehen. Drück auf Play, tauch ein in unsere Geschichte und abonniere den Podcast, damit du keine weiteren Abenteuer verpasst. The Rockefeller Center Grand Central Terminal New York The High Line 

Un reciente hallazgo arqueológico en la laguna de Venecia, que ha sacado a la luz un criadero de ostras romano del siglo I d.C., ha abierto un interesante debate en 'Herrera en COPE'. En 'Curiosidades de la Historia', la historiadora Ana Velasco ha explicado cómo muchos alimentos que hoy consideramos un lujo, en el pasado estaban asociados a la pobreza. Aunque en la antigua Roma las ostras sí eran un producto elitista que se cultivaba en 'ostriariums', su estatus cambió radicalmente tras la caída del imperio.Las ostras pasaron a ser una comida barata y abundante, consumida por las clases más humildes. "En Estados Unidos, y también en las playas británicas y francesas, había muchísimas ostras", ha señalado Velasco. Se popularizaron los bares de ostras en estaciones como Grand Central Station en Nueva York, donde los trabajadores podían tomar un tentempié proteico a bajo coste. Lejos de ser un manjar, eran vistas como "algo para obreros".La langosta es otro caso ...

Send us a textChristopher Reeve soars into cinema history in 1978's "Superman," a groundbreaking film that established the superhero blockbuster format we know today. Before Marvel, before Batman's dark reinvention, this was the movie that convinced audiences a man could truly fly.What makes this film so captivating decades later isn't just its place in history, but how it fearlessly embraces both cosmic scale and intimate humanity. From the crystalline landscapes of Krypton to the bustling newsroom of the Daily Planet, the film takes viewers on a journey that feels both alien and deeply familiar. Reeve's performance remains the gold standard for superhero portrayals - his ability to transform between the regal Man of Steel and the bumbling Clark Kent with nothing more than posture, voice, and confidence is a masterclass in acting that later Superman actors still measure themselves against.The film's vintage charm extends to its supporting cast and villainous plot. Margot Kidder's Lois Lane balances professional ambition with romantic vulnerability, while Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor occupies an underground lair beneath Grand Central Station that ranks among cinema's most memorable villain headquarters. The special effects, revolutionary for their time, might seem quaint today but still evoke wonder in their creativity and ambition. When Superman reverses Earth's rotation to turn back time - a moment of pure comic book logic - the film confidently embraces its fantastical nature rather than apologizing for it.Superman (1978) wasn't constrained by established superhero formulas because it was creating them. This freedom allowed for creative choices that modern superhero films might shy away from, yet they contribute to the film's enduring charm. Want to understand why superhero films dominate today's box office? Look no further than this pioneering classic that made us all believe a man could fly. Watch (or rewatch) it today and experience the birth of a genre that would eventually reshape cinema itself.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbASupport the show

In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company's main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York's most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.Th Mad Bomber's reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who'd lived in fear for five years.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.—. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.—. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.—. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.—. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.—. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.—. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.—. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.—. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.—. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.—. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.—. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.—. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.—. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.—. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.Stay in the know - wondery.fm/morbid-wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the fall of 1940, an employ of the Consolidated Edison Company in Manhattan discovered a bomb in the company's main offices, along with a note that read “Con Edison crooks – this is for you.” The bomb was discovered before it detonated and no one was harmed, but a year later the company received a second bomb, followed by a note to NYPD in which the bomber announced he would make no bombs for the duration of WWII, but would begin again as the war ended.As promised, a new series of bombings began across New York in the winter of 1951, beginning with an explosion at Grand Central Station. In the five years that followed, “The Mad Bomber,” as he would come to be known, would place explosives at some of New York's most iconic locations including Radio City Music Hall, Penn Station, and the New York Public Library. The bombs were often followed by cryptic letters sent to the press, usually referencing the Consolidated Edison Company.Th Mad Bomber's reign of terror finally came to an end with his capture in 1957, and neither the suspect nor his motives made much sense to the New Yorkers who'd lived in fear for five years.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1955. "The 'Mad Bomber' threatens Macy's." Buffalo News, May 5: 47.—. 1957. "'Bomber' sick but innocent, sisters say." Newsday, Janaury 22: 3.Baird, John, and Harry Schlegal. 1956. "Mad Bomber blast in B'klyn movie; 6 hurt." Daily News, December 3: 2.Berger, Meyer. 1957. "Bomber is booked; sent to Bellevue for mental tests." New York Times, January 23: 1.Demeusy, Gerald. 1981. "'Bomber' says life all broken dreams." Hartford Courant, November 16: 15.Greenburg, Michael M. 2011. The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City. New York, NY: Union Square Press.Kaufman, Michael. 1973. "'Mad Bomber,' now 70, goes free." New York Times, December 13: 1.New York Times. 1957. "2d 'Bomber' note cites old injury." New York Times, January 16: 25.—. 1953. "A homemade bomb rips station locker." New York Times, May 7: 28.—. 1951. "Bomb blast in terminal: Homemade device explodes in Grand Central--no one is hurt." New York Times, March 30: 24.—. 1954. "Bomb in music hall injures 4 in crowd." New York Times, November 8: 1.—. 1951. "Bomb laid to prankster." New York Times, September 13: 33.—. 1957. "'Bomber' ordered to state hospital." New York Times, April 19: 44.—. 1957. "'Bomber' presses threat on utility." New York Times, January 11: 16.—. 1951. "Ex-Edison worker held in bomb case." New York Times, November 7: 32.—. 1966. "'Mad Bomber' to get hearing on sanity." New York Times, April 29: 17.—. 1957. "Metesky indicted on bomb charges." New York Times, January 31: 29.—. 1955. "Penn Station bomb blast is ignored by commuters." New York Times, Janaury 12: 11.—. 1951. "Police find bomb in Paramount Lounge; note spurs search for one at Penn Station." New York Times, October 23: 30.—. 1957. "Suspect is held as 'Mad Bomber'; he admits role." New York Times, January 22: 1.—. 1956. "The Mad Bomber." New York Times, December 30: B2.O'Kane, Lawrence. 1955. "Bomb left in Roxy; linked to 22 others." New York Times, August 12: 1.Parke, Richard. 1957. "Sisters shocked, loyal to brother." New York Times, January 23: 20.Sheridan, Mike. 1977. "Former Mad Bomber now a homebody." Hartford Courant, May 1: 22.Stay in the know - wondery.fm/morbid-wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discover how growing up in a bustling, love-filled St. Louis home shaped Tim Sater's approach to leadership and life. As the youngest of eight, Tim shares stories of his parents' kindness, the open-door policy that earned their house the nickname “Grand Central Station,” and the lessons he carries into his role as Vice President of Marketing at AAIM Employers Association. Hear how Tim's global career in marketing taught him the value of being a lifelong learner and the importance of building genuine connections. This episode is full of warmth, practical wisdom, and inspiration for anyone seeking to make a difference in their community and workplace.Guest Links:Tim's LinkedInAAIM Employers' AssociationCredits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

Benson and Stabler look for a man who impersonated a cop on the phone and tricked a man into strip searching his employee. The trail leads to Merritt Rook (Robin Williams, in an Emmy-nominated performance), who squares off in court against Novak and wins an acquittal. Rook becomes a folk hero, saying we've all become sheep to authority. He organizes a flash mob in Grand Central Station where he kidnaps Olivia. Elliot tracks Rook to a recording studio where he's holding his partner. Stabler hears Benson's shrieks of pain from electric shocks, but they're only sound effects. As the detectives arrest him, this supervillain has one more trick up his sleeve: he activates an explosive that blows up the studio and gets away. Benson and Stabler chase him to the banks of the East River, but Rook vanishes, never to be seen again.We're talking about SVU's 200th episode: season nine, episode 17, “Authority.” Our guest from our February 27, 2019 show is Michelle Rubenstein from the "It Takes Three podcast" network. This episode was inspired by a 2004 phone scam at a Kentucky McDonald's. NEW EPISODES OF "THESE ARE THEIR STORIES" RETURN JULY 9!For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.

Hamas friendly US protesters decided shutting down Grand Central Station would be a good idea plus environmentalists have no come after…..pet dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas-friendly US protesters decided shutting down Grand Central Station would be a good idea; plus environmentalists have to come after…..pet dogs.

He observed our society from up close as an advertising man -- and then became an iconic storyteller on Twitter. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki joins Amit Varma in episode 415 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his journey, and all that it taught him. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki on LinkedIn and Twitter. 2. Cartwheel Creative Consultancy. 3. Selected legendary threads by Ramki. 4. Ramki's commercial for Kotak Mahindra Bank featuring Ranveer Singh. 5. Celluloid Man -- Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. 6. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty -- James Thurber. 7. Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne -- Prakash Jha. 8. All We Imagine as Light -- Payal Kapadia. 9. Heere Ko Kya Pata -- SBI Life Insurance commercial by Prasoon Pandey. 10. The Prem Panicker Files — Episode 217 of The Seen and the Unseen. 11. Dead Poet's Society -- Peter Weir. 12. The Spectacular Life of Prahlad Kakar -- Episode 414 of The Seen and the Unseen. 13. Rumble Fish -- Francis Ford Coppola. 14. John Collison's tweet on the world being a museum of passion projects. 15. The Fisher King -- Terry Gilliam. 16. The Grand Central Station scene from The Fisher KIng. 17. The Wheel commercial with Govinda. 18. Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense -- Rory Sutherland. 19. Hausla Hai Toh Ho Jayega -- Kotak commercial. 20. Anora -- Sean Baker. 21. Dr Seuss, Roald Dahl and John le Carre on Amazon. 22. The Grapes of Wrath -- John Steinbeck. 23. Perfect Days -- Wim Wenders. 24. Dance Dance For the Halva Waala — Episode 294 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jai Arjun Singh and Subrat Mohanty). 25. Chhannulal Mishra on Spotify and YouTube. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Waves' by Simahina.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid takes the show on the road a whole seven blocks down third avenue to Pershing Square Café across from Grand Central Station on 42nd Street. Sid covers all the pertinent news of the day, including Mayor Eric Adams' appearance on the Cats & Cosby radio program last night, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to the White House to meet with President Trump regarding Ukraine's war against Russia, pro-Palestinian protesters continue their takeover at Barnard College, and Attorney General Pam Bondi releasing the classified Jeffrey Epstein files. Anthony D'Esposito, K.T. McFarland, Stephen A. Smith, Curtis Sliwa, Joe Tacopina, Cory Zelnik and Evan Bass join Sid on this special remote Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning, sponsored by our good friends over at Grand Central Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if every Italian American carried a hidden musical talent just waiting to be discovered? Join us as we entertain this notion with our special guest, Vittorio Di Carlo, dubbed the Graceful Tenor, who brings his charm and a dash of operatic brilliance to the conversation. Together, we humorously ponder our genetic proximity to the legendary Caruso, share tales of family karaoke escapades, and envision the renaissance of leisure suits.Explore the magical fusion of pop opera, where the emotional intensity of opera meets the infectious energy of pop. With artists like Il Volo and Andrea Bocelli leading the charge, we unravel the structural elements that distinguish arias from songs and the role architecture plays in enhancing operatic performances. From the acoustics of San Carlo in Naples to the natural sound amplification of New York's Grand Central Station, our discussion offers a new appreciation for the timeless art of opera and its enduring appeal.Finally, embark on a nostalgic journey through Italian music festivals, particularly the iconic Sanremo, which has launched the careers of countless artists. We reminisce about the festival's transformation over the decades, its impact on Italian pop culture, and share personal anecdotes that highlight its cultural significance. Whether it's the serendipitous love story that united families across oceans or the blend of tradition and modernity within Italian American communities, this episode celebrates the spirit of music, love, and opportunity that thrives within our vibrant heritage.HIS SOCIALSInsta: @thegracefultenorofficialSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2x8MNXpPU2Z6bF9WWqD6L0?si=V7AePwP1QmOApxxCZo-zAA

'Bachelor' stars Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell break up after 4 years together (Page Six) (23:56)Wendy Williams insists she's not 'cognitively impaired,' feles like she's 'in prison' in bombshell 'Breakfast Club' interview (Page Six) (32:08)Leighton Meester fans hype up actress' 'underappreciated' pop music to help her rebuild home after LA fires (Page Six) (38:07)Severance Cast Draws Huge Crowd in Grand Central Station to Promote Season 2 (PEOPLE) (47:25)Jen Shah's prison sentence reduced again (Page Six) (51:22)The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) Lean InThe Camper and The Counselor by Jackie OshryMerchThe Toast PatreonGirl With No Job by Claudia OshrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSICWhile most of itsGrammy-related events have been canceled in light of the California wildfires,the Recording Academy says its MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoringthe Grateful Dead will go on as planned for January 31st.Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Dave Grohl, ChrisMartin of Coldplay and Slash have all donated autographeditems to MusiCares Charity Relief AuctionDave Grohl spent his 56th birthday on Tuesday helping feedthose affected by the Los Angeles firesDrake / Kendrick Lamar beef isn't overyet. Drake filed a defamation lawsuit against his ownlabel, Universal Music. It's all about Kendrick's diss track "NotLike Us", in which he calls Drake a PEDOPHILE. Kenny Chesney has been teasing a big announcement for awhile . . . and now people think that he's about to announce a residency at TheSphere in Las Vegas. Is Jelly Roll comingto a big screen near you? Maybe. Dissatisfied with the way the South isportrayed on film, Jelly would like to correct that.A new 'Bon Jovi:Forever' anthology book will arrive this June, authored and narrated by frontman Jon Bon Jovi.  Coldplay has announced anew project called A Film For The Future, the 44-minute visualcompanion to their worldwide No. 1 album, Moon Music.      TVThe second season ofSeverance comes to AppleTV+ tomorrow, and to promote, Ben Stiller and the cast of "Severance" madea surprise appearance at Grand Central Station. Yellowstone fans are raving about the new 6666 (pronounced"Four Sixes") Ranch Steakhouse in Las Vegas  AND FINALLYEveryone loved Betty White, except for a lot ofpeople who actually knew her.  Sally Struthers is one of those that says Betty had a reputation for not being nice behind the scenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC While most of its Grammy-related events have been canceled in light of the California wildfires, the Recording Academy says its MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring the Grateful Dead will go on as planned for January 31st. Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Dave Grohl, Chris Martin of Coldplay and Slash have all donated autographed items to MusiCares Charity Relief Auction Dave Grohl spent his 56th birthday on Tuesday helping feed those affected by the Los Angeles fires Drake / Kendrick Lamar beef isn't over yet. Drake filed a defamation lawsuit against his own label, Universal Music. It's all about Kendrick's diss track "Not Like Us", in which he calls Drake a PEDOPHILE. Kenny Chesney has been teasing a big announcement for a while . . . and now people think that he's about to announce a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Is Jelly Roll coming to a big screen near you? Maybe. Dissatisfied with the way the South is portrayed on film, Jelly would like to correct that. A new 'Bon Jovi: Forever' anthology book will arrive this June, authored and narrated by front man Jon Bon Jovi.   Coldplay has announced a new project called A Film For The Future, the 44-minute visual companion to their worldwide No. 1 album, Moon Music.        TV The second season of Severance comes to AppleTV+ tomorrow, and to promote, Ben Stiller and the cast of "Severance" made a surprise appearance at Grand Central Station. Yellowstone fans are raving about the new 6666 (pronounced "Four Sixes") Ranch Steakhouse in Las Vegas    AND FINALLY Everyone loved Betty White, except for a lot of people who actually knew her.  Sally Struthers is one of those that says Betty had a reputation for not being nice behind the scenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices