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Last week, the European Space Agency revealed that its Planetary Defenders are tracking a fast-moving "interstellar object" zipping through the solar system. It's still unclear whether A11pl3Z or 3IATLAS is a rocky asteroid, an icy comet, or something else entirely. But its size, some say, is at least 25 miles, which is amazing. In other cosmic space news, ISRO activated Chandrayaan-3's ground-penetrating radar, designed to peer beneath the lunar crust. What it found sent shock waves through mission control. Beneath the rover's wheels, several meters down, a massive hollow void was detected, but it wasn't random. The radar returns revealed geometric formations, straight lines, symmetrical angles, and repeating grids. Could the Moon have a functioning system or be an active artificial structure? For the first time, scientists began asking the unthinkable. Did we just uncover an ancient alien base or, more alarmingly, a forgotten human one? Listen tonight from 7-10 pm, pacific time on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest Richard C. Hoagland on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #moon #InterstellarObject #spacestation

Recent news headlines say there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein ran a blackmail operation against the politicians, or that a “client list” existed, or that he was murdered in his jail cell. Are we in a different timeline? Are we witnessing a Deep State compromise? This is becoming a poor excuse for a Mandela Effect that is, in reality, a cover-up. It's truly becoming parapolitical due to the underlying evil being manifested. Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and Private Investigator, Ed Opperman from the podcast, Opperman Report, starting at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #JeffreyEpstein #mandelaeffect

During the 4th of July weekend, devastating flash floods caused by unprecedented rainfall in central Texas claimed numerous lives, with many still missing. Meanwhile, a wildfire in central California has increased in scope and has become the largest one in the state this year, surpassing the devastating blazes that ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan area earlier this year. From frequent news stories and advertisements, to apocalyptic TV storylines and government announcements, the message about the impending climate catastrophe is almost relentless, as current greenwashed policies are being sold by tugging at the emotional heartstrings of the public. "Climate instability” is really geoengineering, and extended into weaponizing the weather. In other words, a crime against humanity. Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and Dane Wigington, founder of geoengineeringwatch.org. It's from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus.com #ClydeLewis #texasflood #Geoengineering #californiafires

Join us for an engaging episode of CISO Tradecraft, hosted by G Mark Hardy, featuring cybersecurity veteran Ira Winkler. In this episode, we dive deep into cybersecurity careers, discuss the unique CruiseCon cybersecurity event, and explore the evolution of information security. Hear firsthand accounts of career journey highlights, networking strategies, and the importance of democratizing top-tier content. Learn about the impacts of AI in cybersecurity, data poisoning, and upcoming cybersecurity conferences. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and advice.   https://cruisecon.com/ Don't forget to the the following code for 10% off "CISOTRADECRAFT10"   Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-H1CShsyirr4ZL9d1WCx6IMA_ngjWoEN   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CISO Tradecraft 01:34 Meet Ira Winkler: Cybersecurity Veteran 02:50 The Concept of CruiseCon 05:58 Challenges in Cybersecurity Events 08:03 Building a Cybersecurity Community 13:45 Mentorship and Networking in Cybersecurity 21:52 The Importance of Relevant Mentorship 24:40 The Importance of Programmatic Principles 25:19 Finding the Right Mentor for Your Career Path 26:38 Adapting to a Shifting Career Landscape 27:05 Understanding AI Fundamentals 29:12 The Role of Data in AI 30:57 Agentic AI and Its Applications 32:48 Challenges and Risks in AI 41:33 Upcoming Events and Keynote Speakers 43:35 Leadership Lessons from Ground Zero 46:39 Future Cruise Con Events 47:44 Conclusion and Farewell

One of the more admirable, yet often overlooked, qualities of the safety profession is the spirit of camaraderie that exists even among industry competitors. As Marty Lalick, CSP, Associate Director at ESPN, shares in this episode of My Big Safety Challenge: “There are no trade secrets [in safety].”This mindset of partnership is woven throughout the conversation, as Marty discusses the tremendous value of openly sharing safety best practices with other broadcast studios—a lesson he has carried through his 27 years of experience spanning environmental cleanup, rapid response, construction, manufacturing, and now television broadcasting.How does someone with dreams of becoming a teacher find themselves leading remediation efforts at Ground Zero after 9/11? Tune in to Marty's episode to hear his incredible story and explore how an educator's perspective can transform the way we see the safety profession.

This special 4th of July Progrum features the fellas reminiscing about their favorite American moments and traditions. They share personal anecdotes and iconic historical clips, from the Wright Brothers' first flight to the Miracle on Ice, discussing moments that embody American ingenuity, resilience, and patriotism.    Join the fellas as they count down the greatest moments on film, and watch their analysis of unforgettable scenes, like Trump's assassination attempt.    PLUS your comments and a fond farewell to the beloved Spaghetts. Good luck, Nick!   00:00 - Happy 4th of July & Patriotic Beginnings 08:00 - Iconic American Moments: NASCAR & Creed 12:15 - The Great "First in Flight" Debate 18:15 - Defining Moments: Miracle on Ice & Bin Laden 29:57 - Trump's "Fight, Fight, Fight" & American Resilience 36:00 - Iwo Jima, Moon Landing 45:30 - Your Comments from YouTube 54:30 - A Fond Farewell to Spaghetts   Our Sponsors: -Help Trump get his big, beautiful, bill. Go to https://protectprosperity.com/ -Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim Democratic Socialist, has won the primary for his party in the race for mayor of New York City. It appears all of the talk about a third party in the United States has led us to this moment where disenfranchised individuals with a bone to pick with Republicans, and a bigger bone to pick with democratic fragmentation. Are we now beginning a civil battle over "progressive" issues? As people are losing faith in the American political system, are they willing to take a chance with socialism or even communism? Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest, Michael Rectenwald, starting at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the live show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #politics #communism #socialism

In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope, Father Nicholas, Executive Director of Project Mexico, shares his firsthand experience of being a seminarian at St. Vladimir's Seminary in New York City during the tragic events of September 11, 2001.Recently invited back to speak at the Orthodox Shrine at Ground Zero, Father Nicholas reflects on how 9/11 shaped his spiritual life, priesthood, and understanding of what it means to serve in times of crisis. His story offers a moving glimpse into the mission field that emerged in the aftermath—and the enduring need for prayer, presence, and pastoral care in the face of suffering.

Have you ever felt like time is speeding up? Many people are experiencing what is called Tachysensia - a distortion of time and sound. It is reported to consist of time moving fast or slow, or a combination of both, in which a person may feel like they are moving in slow motion but everything around them is in ‘fast forward.” Sounds can also be altered, where there can be an amplification of sounds, in which everything appears very loud, or also muffled. This can be very troubling for those experiencing it. What could be causing this phenomenon? Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis at 7pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the live show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #tachysensia #time #sound

It was recently reported in Popular Mechanics that scientists have discovered a new creature existing between life and unlife. Additionally, a new paper published on the bioRxiv server says researchers in Canada and Japan have identified a new cellular entity that appeared to straddle the typical definitions of virality and cellular life. Could this be an alien biosignature, or something that did not manage to climb out of the primordial soup and has been waiting for its moment to evolve? Listen to Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis tonight at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #alien #biosignature #virality #life #cellular

9 11 World Trade Center and Fighting Organized Crime. Special Episode. Retired NYPD Detective John McNally, better known as Vic Ferrari, has written numerous comedic books about his time in the New York City Police Department. His experiences range from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks to fighting organized crime as an Auto Theft Detective. The episode is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other platforms. "Life as a New York City police officer is nothing like what you see on television," Vic Ferrari says. "Of course, it can be fast-paced and action-packed. But unlike the soy boys you see running around with fake guns on the silver screen, NYPD cops are responsible for their actions." This episode of The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast now streaming for free on their website, in addition to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major social podcast platforms. Vic Ferrari's career with the NYPD included working at the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terror attack. "9/11" is shorthand for four coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda that occurred on the morning of September 11, 2001. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, deliberately crashing two of the planes into the upper floors of the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . As Vic Ferrari recounts, "The fires from the impacts were intensified by the planes' burning jet fuel. They weakened the steel support trusses, which attached each of the floors to the buildings' exterior walls." The collapse of the buildings left the site devastated, with thousands of volunteers coming to Ground Zero to help with the rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts. 9 11 World Trade Center and Fighting Organized Crime. Special Episode. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. In addition to his work at the World Trade Center, Vic Ferrari also fought organized crime as an Auto Theft Detective for the NYPD. The NYPD OCCB was charged with the investigation and prevention of organized crime within New York City. Vic Ferrari's work included infiltrating organized auto larceny rings and using undercover tactics to take down criminal organizations. John McNally, a.k.a. Vic Ferrari is no ordinary retired detective. After spending decades serving in the New York City Police Department, Vic has traded in his badge, but not his sharp wit or energetic spirit. Episode. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Born to an Irish father and an Italian mother, Vic grew up with a unique blend of cultures that shaped his no-nonsense personality and love of good times. These days, he enjoys the simple pleasures: a cold beer at the end of the day and the comforting ritual of asking guests to remove their shoes before stepping into his home. When he's not crafting his next book or sharing tales of life behind the badge, Vic is usually busy cleaning up after his lovable but neurotic Irish Wolfhound, a four-legged companion that keeps him on his toes. 9 11 World Trade Center and Fighting Organized Crime. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. For fans of real-life police stories delivered with humor and heart, Vic invites you to tune in to his podcast, NYPD Through the Looking Glass, where he shares unforgettable moments from his years in law enforcement. Vic Ferrari's books offer a behind-the-scenes look at the NYPD, revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly of the department. His titles include "NYPD: Laughing In The Line Of Duty", "The NYPD's Flying Circus: Cops, Crime & Chaos", and "Grand Theft Auto: The NYPD's Auto Crime Division". You can find more about his books and NYPD stories on his podcast "NYPD Through the Looking Glass", available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more updates, and check out his author page for his latest news and releases. Vic Ferrari's stories are a testament to his dedication to the NYPD and his passion for storytelling. 9 11 World Trade Center and Fighting Organized Crime. 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There is an alarming number of ChatGPT users who are developing all-consuming obsessions with the chatbot, spiraling into severe mental health crises characterized by paranoia, delusions, and breaks with reality. The consequences can be dire. Many spouses, friends, children, and parents have been greatly concerned about their loved ones who are caught up in what's being called "ChatGPT psychosis," which has led to the breakup of marriages and families, the loss of jobs, and sometimes, a slide into homelessness. Is this a fade that will eventually fizzle out, or will it grow exponentially? Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and functional wellness practitioner, Dr. Matt Chalmers, starting at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #chatgpt #psychosis

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions (commonly known as ‘Summer Davos') is taking place in Tianjin, China. Discussions are turning to China's economic outlook and AI strategy, with key speakers exploring how the world's second-largest economy is navigating its next phase of growth. Perhaps the underlying agenda is how to effectively use AI against the U.S.and other superpowers. Knowing how to manipulate the algorithms is necessary to groom the next generation for the communist model of world order. Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #ai #China #WEF

Even before there were cloned dire wolf puppies earlier this year, an unusual discovery was made at the Skinwalker Ranch. While the story does not seem to be connected to dire wolf de-extinction, their investigation into the possibility of finding a "dire wolf" fossil may change what we know about the species. A few days ago, there was breaking news about the DNA results that came back for the wolf-like animal carcass they found in Dry Gulch Creek. The animal was 11% Eurasian/Greenland wolf and 89% unknown canid! According to the expert, it is either a new species or a species thought to be extinct. It is an enigma that has no genetic record anywhere. This means they have discovered a new species or a prehistoric one that has remained hidden. Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and cryptid researcher, Josh Turner, starting at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in LIVE to the show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #direwolf #DNA #cloning #SkinwalkerRanch

Zohran activates the commie corridor and wins big. But first, a young man attempts to traffic hot contraband internationally. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Years ago, my friend Shawn's entire world blew up—literally. A gas leak caused his house to explode, and in a single moment, life as he knew it was gone. But from the ashes came a story of radical healing, faith, and purpose.Years ago, my friend Shawn Maguire's entire world blew up—literally. A gas leak caused his house to explode, and in a single moment, life as he knew it was gone. But from the ashes came a story of radical healing, faith, and purpose.Shawn Maguire is now one of Oklahoma's most trusted therapists and the founder of New Vision Counseling & Consulting. He leads a team that walks with individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, trauma, marriage struggles, and leadership stress—with deep compassion and real results.In this conversation, Shawn reminded me that true leadership isn't about dominance or detachment—it's about living and leading from the heart. We talk about how pain becomes purpose, how healing starts with honesty, and why emotional health is non-negotiable for the life you actually want.If you're ready to stop pretending and start healing, visit newvisioncounseling.org. And if you book a session, tell Shawn you're a friend of Pedro's—he'll take great care of you.

One of the prominent conspiracy theories for decades has been that the royal families, the elite, and the world's movers and shakers are a race of shape-shifting, extraterrestrial, reptilian humanoids rather than actual humans. It's surmised they've ruled humanity for millennia, creating and controlling major institutions via a network of secret societies, notably the Illuminati, to maintain global dominance. One of their primary organizations in promoting the transhuman agenda through AI robotics is the World Economic Forum. When you can't think for yourself, the anti-human world government wants to help you, including a genomic biometric invasion through neurotechnology, in usurping your cognitive liberty. Listen to Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis tonight at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #GroundZeroPlus #ClydeLewis #WEF #AI #Reptilians

We use the idea of the multiverse as a prop to somehow comfort us into thinking there may be an overlap of quantum material that comes into existence and then somehow disappears, and collective memory becomes faulty. This is what we call the Mandela Effect. Most scholars who call the Mandela Effect the Quantum Effect say that this phenomenon began around 2012, which is the same time scientists at CERN discovered the God Particle or the Higgs-Boson. What if these memories only appear identical, and the differences are so insignificant that realities are indistinguishable from one another? Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks with Cynthia Sue Larson, author of the book, The Mandela Effect and Its Society: Awakening from ME to WE. Listen from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #GroundZeroPlus #ClydeLewis #MandelaEffect #Quantum #HiggsBoson

In this episode, Tony Kinnett shares his journey from being a passionate middle school teacher to becoming a national correspondent and broadcaster. He discusses the evolving landscape of education, the intersection of faith and politics, and the challenges of navigating emotional populism in contemporary society. Kinnett emphasizes the importance of understanding citizenship and the role of media in shaping public discourse. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Check out The Tony Kinnett Kast HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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President Trump ordered airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran during the Summer Solstice. This marks the first time the US has officially intervened militarily in this round of the Iran-Israel conflict, drawing widespread shock from the international community. It is now being scrutinized whether the attack on Iran was made by Trump or the bombing was based on data-driven decision-making by AI. MOSIAC data was shared with Israeli officials in an academic forum, turning the IAEA into a “data pipeline for war planning and execution." MOSIAC is built on secret algorithms with no transparency and no accountability. Its outputs shape actions that kill, and yet no tribunal can audit the decision for intentional war crimes. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest, Ryan Gable at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #GroundZeroPlus #ClydeLewis #algorithm #war #Iran #Israel

Something's going sideways in Manitoba—and Rob Olson isn't keeping quiet about it. As head of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, he sounds the alarm on shifting wildlife management roles, Crown land (public properties) access suddenly disappearing under private control, and a government seemingly asleep at the wheel. Are there global influences in play? We dig into why what's happening in Manitoba could be a warning shot for North America. Hunters, conservationists—anyone who values wild, PUBLIC spaces—this one's for you.    Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

The statement “ ground zero ” refers to a starting point or a base for some activity. At Blackline our vision is to lift the view of the skilled trades and our mission is to communicate that the people have value. Let us give a little context as to why we have a vision statement and mission statement at BLACKLINE. A vision is something that you see, you envision, and you never really are done with a vision. A mission is something that you set out to do, a goal, and you can complete that mission. At Blackline, we will never stop lifting the view of the skilled trades but, that is just the starting point of us communicating the true value of the men and women that do the work. we can say that in this podcast episode with Andrew Brown, he achieves our mission by communicating the value that the men and women at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 showed him. It changed his life. They changed the course of his life and what it is that he would do. Andrew Brown introduces himself as a skilled trade advocate. He posts every single day to communicate the value of the men and women who do the work that others might experience what he experienced on that day that changed his life. Check this episode out and let us know what you think. Tune in every Monday for a new episode. -------------------------- WHERE TO WATCH: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF... Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -------------------------- FOLLOW JOSH: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott https://www.instagram.com/Joshuadmellotthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@JoshuadMellott⁩  Youtube  ⁨@JoshuadMellott⁩ FOLLOW ANDREW:  ⁨@andrewbrowntrades⁩ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewbrowntradeshttps://x.com/Andrewtradesadv https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brownhttps://www.instagram.com/andrewbrowntrades/https://open.spotify.com/show/3UnvNyZNVkcZy7VUBqi45t?si=e32c2e5595d74686FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdhttps://www.instagram.com/blacklinelt...@blacklineltd https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpblackline-ltd https://www.blacklineltd.com/Explore the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hFAsPAZYCUF4OMBB7?si=0da16a8fb2574ca4https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line/id1722664848

Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 14 Andy reconnects with his past, and Emily explores. Based on a post by CorruptingPower, in 25 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. And, after two weeks of trying to subtly discern it from her, Andy eventually just asked Taylor what she did for a living, and Taylor informed Andy that she'd been a phlebotomist before moving into the Rook household, and once she was done with her time in the penalty box, she would go back to it. It was the first step she had taken towards eventually becoming an anesthetist, which was her long term goal. She'd met Lauren when the Aussie had needed someone to come in and blood test a few of the 49ers she was training. Taylor insisted that if Andy ever wanted her to stay in his bed for a night, she would without reservation, but that otherwise, she would be sleeping in the same bed with Lauren, who had set up her own bedroom now, so as to not wake Andy when she left early in the morning for practice.               Piper and Sheridan had also set up their own bedrooms, for similar reasons. Piper insisted her workout routine begin at the butt crack of dawn, and she also had a tendency to go to bed almost immediately after dinner, and Sheridan had started joining her in those hours, although the two women had very different work out routines in the morning. Andy had never been awake for any of them, but both of the women had filmed themselves working out, so he could see what they were up to in the wretched early hours. Aisling, Niko, Emily and Sarah had flatly refused to sleep away from Andy, although the order they laid against one another in the bed at night varied quite regularly. At various points over the last few days, he'd woken up in the night to find Emily quietly making out with each of the other three. He was a little surprised that Emily and Sarah didn't want another bedroom for times when the two of them wanted to fool around with just each other. He'd asked them about it, but Sarah had just teased him and insisted that when they did, he should be nearby in case he wanted to watch or join in. The craziest part of the day, however, was when Emily came to track him down in his office just before dinner with a rather baffling request. He'd spent most of the day writing, knowing that tomorrow there would be new women joining the household, and that he'd likely get very little work done on that day. He felt like he was very close to considering the draft for what he was now calling "The Doppleganger's Identity," the next book in the Druid Gunslinger series, ready for his first pass readers to take a look at, and hoped to wrap it up today. It would certainly stop Sarah from asking him yet again when she could read it, since she had insisted she get a spot on that esteemed small council. He kept the door to his office open most of the time, but Emily insisted on knocking before entering the room anyway. "Andrew, love, I know you're writing right now, but might I bother you for just a skosh?" she said, smiling at him in that disarmingly charming English way of hers. "It's never a bother, Em," he said, closing up his laptop. "You know, you're the only one of my partners I'm okay with calling me 'Andrew?' Anyone else does it, and I know I'm in trouble, but you somehow make me not hate the sound of my full name. C'mon in. Sit down, talk to me." The blonde Englishwoman sashayed into the room before lifting one of his legs so she could sit down on the footstool in front of his writing chair. She was wearing a billowy floral print dress that hung down past her knees, loose fitting but still draped enticingly well. Andy wondered if maybe it was tailor made for her, but before he could think to ask, she launched into the reason she'd come to see him. "My agent received a rather odd request today, and I wanted to come and talk to you about it before I answered it. If you're not comfortable with it, I would completely understand that, but I personally think that it would be an excellent thing for us to do, so I hoped we might talk a bit about it before you came to any decision, and perhaps I could bring you around to my way of thinking." Andy set his laptop on the coffee table to the side of his writing chair and shifted to sit up a little bit. "Who's the request from, and what is it that you think I might be uncomfortable with?" "It came from the office of the president, if you can believe it. My agent said President Pelosi didn't call personally, but a member of her staff did." Emily took his large hands in her small ones, holding onto them softly as she kept his gaze focused on her sapphire blue eyes. Clearly whatever they were going to discuss was of great importance. "When the announcement hits next week, they're expecting much of the nation to be in rather dire shock. Such massive casualties means the American way of life going forward is going to have to be something extremely different than what it once was, something radical and new." She licked her lips, a touch of nervousness Andy wasn't sure he'd seen from the usually confident young woman before. "Something like us. To sort of help assert the new norms in the minds of the general public, they want a handful of celebrities to do talk show appearances, with the hosts who are still alive anyway, and most of them seem to have made it out okay, and talk about their new family units, how polyamory is going to be the lay of the land, and how the laws are immediately being changed so that a single man can have multiple wives, to help repopulate the country after the severe losses." Andy laughed a little bit. "If you want to go on television, Em, you certainly don't need my permission. What makes you think I'd be against that?" She smiled at him kindly, and he realized immediately he'd missed what she'd been specifically asking him. "I don't just want to go on television by myself, Andrew. I want to go on television with you and with Sarah and maybe with a couple of the other girls, Niko in particular. I think it's important that we get out there as a new family unit, on The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night With Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, anyone who wants to talk to us, so that we can help put the country a little more at ease that we are going to get through this. Normally, I would be most in favor of shielding all of you from the horror that is the paparazzi, just to keep my personal life simply that,  personal. But this is a very strange new world we find ourselves in, Andrew, and we need to help our fellow humans become comfortable with their new reality." "You sound pretty committed to the whole idea," he said, trying to keep his voice as non committal as possible, but Emily had gotten very good at reading him in the short time they'd been together, so he knew she could tell he wasn't entirely opposed to it, simply gauging how it would all work. The particulars of opening his private life to the entire world seemed a little daunting at first blush, but certainly not insurmountable. "We wouldn't be the only ones, I think it's important to stress that, love," she said, squeezing his hands a little bit. "And Sarah and I would also be coming out about our relationship with each other, so you wouldn't have to field a lot of questions if you didn't want to. We could take on the brunt of the questions if that makes it any easier. But I just know many people in this adopted homeland of mine are going to be frightened, and I think the idea to show them the way through would be a step in the right direction." She leaned her head down and kiss the tops of his hands before looking up at him. "Oh! And you could also use it to promote your books, if that might sweeten the pot a smidge. It might help, having twenty minutes of prime mental real estate for your face and your writing?" He chuckled, nodding his head. "You know as well as I do that my agent would string me up by my toes if I had a chance to get this much free publicity for my next novel and didn't take it, so how can I say no? I'm not going to hide from journalists. I'll do my fair share. Tell me how all this is going to work." She smiled, leaned in and kissed him, soft and tender, but for what felt like a delicious eternity. "We will set up the camera and microphones in Sarah and I's little studio, and then we'll just take an hour or so a day for a few weeks to record segments with whoever asks. The president's office wants us to do a 60 Minutes interview even before the announcement is made, as our sort of grand unveiling. For that, they're actually going to send Katie Couric here with a camera woman to do the interview in a few days. They're likely to want to do that in a larger room, or maybe out on the back deck, by the pool. They're going to do an entire show all about the deaths, the vaccine and the new post pandemic world we're starting to grow into. The ten to twenty minute interview with us will just be part of the larger package. They were hoping to have us for a day on the 14th. They're going to be filming at the base on the 13th and doing interviews with President Pelosi on the 15th. The president's representative seemed to think Niko might be a good link between the two segments, if she was one of the people helping to give the tour of the base, and the vaccination process. I asked Niko about it, and she said she wouldn't mind if you didn't, but that I had to ask you first. The whole episode of the show is going to air immediately after the President's speech on the 20th." "Good lord, sounds like they've got all this planned out. I'm surprised I didn't hear from the Office of the President personally." Emily offered him another smile, and considered her next words carefully. It wasn't that she worried about bruising his ego, because Andy had never come across that way, but she also didn't want to seem too full of herself. "Love, I've been a very well known movie star for a decade now, so I think they figured out where I was first and went from there. That's no slight against you! I'm just saying that you aren't a household name that millions of people recognize, and, for better or worse, I am. The Dagger Academy movies were everywhere, as were the books. Simon, my costar in the movies, he's still living in England, so he's in an entirely different world than we are here in the States." Andy grinned. "Oh, I know, I know. All I'm saying is that it wouldn't hurt for the President to have called me herself, y'know. But that's fine. It's fine." "Well, when the paparazzi are struggling to get topless photos of you in Ibiza, then we'll have a conversation about how you aren't being taken seriously as an artist, alright darling?" She giggled a little. "It was fun, teasing them, knowing they so desperately wanted to get images of my tits to sell, and that a bidding war would erupt for the image." "They are excellent tits, Em." "Bless you, love. But you're never going to convince me they're as nice as, say, Sarah's or Hannah's. And all those tits, theirs and mine, are exclusively the purview of this family now and forever more, so the paparazzo can fuck right off. So, the interview? You'll do it? You'll dance for the media circus with us, for the good of the nation?" "I'll do almost all of it, sure." She tilted her head slightly in confused amusement, that coy smile on her pink lips, as her tender fingers squeezed his thigh. "Almost all of it? Which part of it am I going to have to have to convince you for?" He rolled his eyes a little, a playful smirk on his lips. "I'll do all the evening shows, magazines, newspapers and website interviews you want me to, but doing Good Morning America might be a hill too far, simply because of how goddamn early I'd have to get up for it." "Or we could simply stay up very late and do it before bed," she said, moving to slide off the footstool so she could climb into his lap. "I'm sure we could find some way to keep you awake and alert that far into the night. Four thirty in the morning our time could give us the opportunity to go on live television with sex hair," she said, waggling her eyebrows at him lasciviously. "Oh, and I'm not gonna do Fox News." "Christ, love, haven't you heard? They're barely running a skeleton crew over there. Most of their on air talent died over the last few months, and now that the women are in charge over there, they're losing some of that ridiculous bullshit they used to be spouting." Andy chuckled, shaking his head a little bit. "All it took was most of the men dying." "It's pretty hard to pretend the plague isn't a real thing when it keeps killing people off left and right, dear," she said. "The rescheduled Presidential election next month is going to be between Senators Kamala Harris and Susan Collins, two women. That's never happened before in the history of this country. The vast majority of people voting in the election are going to be women. This is all completely unprecedented, so all those women who have felt powerless for so many years, this is their chance to shine. But the old tribal lines are still going to be there, even if the genders of the people leading those parties has changed. Republicans will still be Republicans and Democrats will still be Democrats. But there's too many dead people for everyone to go on pretending like the plague isn't real, or that it's not better to not get a grip on the new reality. One side was already telling their people that the plague wasn't real, so more of their men died than the on the other side. They can't afford to do that any more. So the new Fox News agenda is to go back to simple fiscal conservatism, pro military and pro old school Christianity stances. They're just going to drop all the anti woman bullshit that they've been poisoning their own wells with for so long." "And all it took was most of their men dying." Andy rolled his eyes. "Fine. I'll leave it up to you on whether or not you want to do any of the Fox News shit." "Oh heavens no," Emily laughed, shaking her head. "No, you couldn't pay me enough to appear in front of those horrid people. They've been trying to tell me they have the right to regulate my body for decades but that I should keep my mouth shut when it comes to how they spend the money I pay in taxes. At least a few of their remaining hosts have called me horrible things for daring to disagree with them. 'Entertainers should be sit down and be quiet when it comes to politics,' they've said about me for far too long. Fuck that, darling. I'm having none of it." "Well, on that we can agree." "Now, I do believe I have some convincing to be doing," she said, licking her lips playfully, as she slid off his lap and down onto her knees before him, pushing his legs apart. "That's really not necessary, Em," he said, reaching forward to put a hand on her shoulder, but her delicate fingers moved to grab his wrists, lifting them so that one of his hands was along the back of her neck, and the other was sliding up into that radiant cascade of blonde hair. "It might not be necessary, Andrew, but that isn't to say I wouldn't enjoy it anyway," she said, her hands moving to unbutton his jeans, slowly drawing the zipper down. "Because sometimes a girl just needs to get her fix, you know?" She leaned down and kissed part of his exposed stomach. "You wouldn't deny me that, would you, love? Not innocent little me?" "I don't know that I could deny you anything, Emily," he chuckled. She licked her lips, those inescapable blue eyes of hers looking up at him. "That's what I like to hear. Because it's time for me to do something before Sarah does." She fished out his cock, tucking his balls over his boxers to protect them from accidentally getting caught in the zipper of the jeans, because she wasn't willing to wait long enough to pull his jeans off. "I let her have first go at you, but I'm entitled to have some firsts with you before she gets a chance. That's fair, isn't it?" She leaned down and pressed her pink lips against the head of his cock, covering it in tiny kisses. "I think we can both agree that's only fair." "I seem to recall you and Sarah taking turns blowing me at the same time," he said, tilting his head a little. "I wouldn't say she got there first." "She got to fuck you first though, Andrew," she sighed, stroking his cock tenderly. "And I understand why. She's madly in love with you because of your writing, although she's very much fallen in love with the man behind that writing as well." Her tongue slipped out and dragged a long trail across the bottom of his cock, from the base up to the tip, teasing the slit with the tip of her tongue for only a split second. "Me, on the other hand, I fell in love with the man first, when I heard all the lengths you'd gone to in protecting the women who'd chosen to hitch their wagons to your train. Niko painted such a wonderful portrait of you, and you haven't failed to live up to that yet." "I'm always going to put my family's needs above my own, Em," he said, shivering as he felt her pursing her lips around the mushroom tip of his circumcised cock for a long moment. "So what is you want to do before Sarah, hmm?" "Oh, bless, Andrew, I would've thought it would've been obvious," she giggled, blowing air along his cock, teasing his balls with her finely manicured fingernails. "I want you up the serviceman's entrance. I want you in my ass, before Sarah thinks to ask you to do it to her. We've had fingers and small toys up both hers and my asshole before, naturally, but never the real thing, and I'm afraid I simply cannot risk the chance that she get the opportunity to convince you to do it to her before you do it to me. I want to have at least one first of my very own with you before she does, and while I'm a little nervous, I must confess I am also rather excited. First times are always so exhilarating." Andy licked his own lips, swallowing a breath of air. "First times can also be quite intense, Em. Even overwhelming." "Yes yes yes Andrew, that's why I'm going to ask you if you can remember a color code when you're worked up. I know those kinds of sensations can be, distracting to self control, but you've always struck me as level headed." Her tongue took a long swirling path around the underside of the head of his cock, and his fingers tightened in her sandy hair a moment, clenching a fistful of it, which evoked a clear quiver of delight from the girl. "What do you mean a color code?" "You see, when Sarah and I are adventuring into, shall we say, uncharted sexual waters between the two of us, we use a color code. If one of us says 'green,' then things are wonderful, enjoyable and the other should carry on full steam ahead. If one of us says 'yellow,' then perhaps a bit of caution or easing back is needed. If one of us says 'red,' then a moment's rest is needed, or second thoughts are being had, and it's best to stop, until the other is ready to go again. Like a stoplight. We strike the use of those colors for any other uses when we're on the code." She looked up at him with those tender azure orbs again, soft and warm, as her fingertips stroked his shaft and juggled his balls. "Would that be alright, Andrew?" He leaned forward and kissed her again, and this time he found her not only pliant but a touch more eagerly wanton than she'd been moments ago. "Of course, love," he said to her. "But just be careful and remember you can't use those words for anything else while we're in color code mode." She titled her head to the side, a curious expression of amusement on her face. "Oh? Do you anticipate me slipping? I'm quite bright, you know," she teased, winking at him. "I have a degree in feminist studies from Cambridge and everything." He smirked a little bit. "I simply thought you might ask me to paddle your ass red, and then I'd have been more than a little conflicted from the mixed signals." She began to giggle fiercely, having even to take one of her hands from his cock up to cover her mouth, as she nodded furiously, her blonde curls falling in front of her face before her hand lifted from lips and pushed it from her eyes. "You're right! You're right you're right you are absolutely right, I most certainly would have done that, said that without even thinking about it, and what a right git I would've looked, while you would've been standing there frozen in fear that you'd gone too far." "You think you can keep that in mind, then?" She nodded once more, this time more slow and deliberate, before she pressed her hands on the tops of her thighs, moving to stand herself up. "I had Nicolette conceal a couple of bottles of lube in nearly every room of the house, in case this particular stripe of lust struck one of us. She seemed to think it was an excellent idea." Andy couldn't help but snicker a little bit. "I'm sure she did. She seemed to enjoy the hell out of it when she got her turn at it a couple of days ago." Emily giggled again as she reached behind the couch in the corner of his writing studio, her fingers reemerging with a small bottle of lube in them. "I did notice her walking a little funny yesterday, but she wouldn't tell me when I asked her about it. She simply blushed a wonderful shade of crimson and walked away from me. So I take it you gave her the ol' heave ho?" He tried to keep that ain't I a stinker smile from spreading on his face, but in the end, he just couldn't help it. "She told me she likes to be a bit bratty and put into her place, so I stuffed her panties in her mouth while I had a go at her ass. She seemed to like that quite a bit." While Emily approached him, he stood up and tugged off his jeans and boxers, not wanting to get any of the lube on them, setting them on his writing chair. For the hell of it, he pulled off his shirt as well. The idea of resembling Donald Duck appalled him. Emily's eyes widened in amusement and delight, shaking her head frantically. "You didn't! You absolutely didn't! Tell me that you didn't, Andrew!" "I surely and truly did, and she loved it. She even made a point to tell me that it was exactly how I should have a go at her moving forward." "Well, not this time, but I might like to try something like that at some point in the future," she said, as she walked over to him, lifting her dress up and over her head, tossing it aside, revealing she was completely naked beneath it. "Mostly because it wouldn't let me speak the color code if need be, but also because I'm simply not wearing any panties today." She flashed him another saucy wink, as she moved to set up her cell phone to point at the couch. Andy suspected she might be filming it to show to Sarah later, or perhaps just for her own personal edification. "Now let me pour some of this lube on your cock, and you can tell me what position I should be in for my first time at this." He shivered a little as she drizzled clear fluid onto his prick, her slender fingers stroking his shaft again, making sure to get every inch of his thick cock slicked up as much as possible. "If you want total control, you could climb on for a ride, but some women think the sensations are just too intense, and tend to seize up, so they prefer to have the man controlling things. If that's more your speed, then you probably want to get on your knees on the couch, laying your arms down on the top of it, your head resting on your arms, or with your arms behind you, so you can grab at your legs, or rub on your clit. Lauren rubbed her cunt her entire first time, saying it helped the nerve endings get all tangled up in one another." She licked her lips, that tiny hint of reticence fading away the moment he saw it, as she nodded. "I do think it will all be simply too much for me to keep my head clear, so I think I will try the position on the couch, and you can be in the driver's seat." She handed him the small bottle of lube. "Make sure you get me slicked up before you go rampaging in, however." "You sure you  " His sentence was interrupted by her grabbing the back of his head, smearing lube on his skull while she pulled him into a feral, almost delirious kiss, her tongue rampaging into his mouth with a carnal frenzy that he didn't normally associate with his more restrained and reserved partner. When she pulled back, she didn't let her face move more than an inch away from his, her blue eyes peering directly into his greens. "I have been a posh prig my entire life, Andrew," she cooed at him in a sing song fashion. "Now it's time for you to take that stick out of my prim ass and jam this wicked cock up it instead. If you don't, I may well go mad, and that wouldn't be ideal for either of us, I somehow think. Now let's get to it." "As the lady requests," he said, watching her sashay away from him. She slid one knee up on the couch demurely, followed by the other, bending forward at the waist, leaning down until she was resting on her hands and knees on the plush sofa. God, she was gorgeous, he thought to himself. Almost criminally so. She held pose there as he walked over towards her, but as he got closer, she lowered her shoulders down towards the top of the couch, sliding her hands back behind her, to cup her perky porcelain white ass. "This is all yours, Andrew," she moaned. "Virginal. Unspoiled. Unsullied. Uncharted territory." She shivered and he could see goosebumps run across her skin as the lube started to drizzle down the cleft of her ass, smearing over that rosy pucker. "God, I feel so wanton and exposed like this, ready to be debauched and debased, your eager whore, giddy for you to introduce her to these new delights, to expand her horizons and blow her mind." Andy set the bottle on the table next to the couch, then moved to use two of his fingers to smear the clear liquid along her anus, seeing her body twitch and wriggle just a little bit, as he smeared the substance around, pushing his index finger inside of her, hearing her gasp sharply following by a tiny, high pitched yelp, as she clamped down on that digit. "How are we doing, Em?" She drew in a long breath that sounded like it took some effort before she exhaled, a slow controlled push of air over her lips, as that sphincter muscle relaxed around his fingertip. "Green! We're green, Andrew. I just, I simply needed a moment to compose myself once more. Your fingers are quick thicker than Sarah's," she said with a nervous laugh. "You're going to be getting something much bigger than that in a moment," he said. "If you still want it, that is. Not too late to change your mind." "I have come too far to back out now, Andrew." "You haven't cum at all, I don't think," he teased. "Shows what you know," she giggled once more, looking over her shoulder at him to stick her tongue out in his direction. "I definitely came when you pushed your finger in. The pre fuck jitters, one might think. Like a bloody schoolgirl, I am, right now." "Alright then," he said, as he slipped his fingertip out, her asshole closing up immediately. "Remember, you merely have to say what you want, and I'm going to listen." She nodded again, one hand reaching between her legs to rub her fingertips against her cunt, stroking her finely manicured digits against her cunt, as her other hand reached up and over behind her, grabbing one of her asscheeks, pulling it aside, as if to make sure she was open and exposed for him. "Let me feel it, Andrew, but go slow. Just a bit at first." Andy nodded, as he moved his hips, settling the tip of his cock against her asshole, which he felt spasm just a little when the mushroom head of his cock made contact with it. He gave her half a second to relax once more, then began to push forward. He leaned his body against hers, feeling some initial resistance, but after a few moments, the head of his cock popped through that ring of muscle, and a guttural, almost primitive moan erupted from her throat, loud and carnal. "Fuck that's big that's so fucking big yellow yellow Andy, yellow,” she rambled, and immediately Andy held perfectly still. "Too much?" he said, feeling her ass clinging onto the head of his cock with an intense amount of pressure. "Stop? Pull out? Just wait?" "Don't pull out! Are you fucking crazy?" she said, a borderline delirious laugh cackling from her lips. "I just, I just, just give me a moment, please, you're fucking big, you know that? You and your fat fucking cock feel like you've shoved a telephone pole up my tight young virgin ass, so I'm going to need a god damned moment, thank you very much, but don't you dare fucking slip out, or I will beat you bloody senseless with a cricket bat!" Andy blushed a little bit, a wry smile on his lips, as he held perfectly still. "In your own time, Em." The tiny blonde Brit drew in a long breath, then slowly exhaled it, like she was doing some form of yoga and trying to center her chi. She did it again, and Andrew started to get worried that maybe she simply wasn't ready for this, but just about the time that thought started to roll around in his head, he felt her starting to lean back against him just a little bit. "Green, Andrew, but,” she said, shifting her body just enough so that she could look back at him, "please, for heaven's sake, take it slowly." He nodded to her, and began to lean forward, feeling her body almost being pried apart as his cock worked his way inside of her virginal asshole. Her fingertips were rubbing down firmly on her clit, and while he tried to keep the forward momentum as slow as possible, when he was nearly half way into her ass, she suddenly pushed back into him, engulfing the rest of his cock in her back door, as a wash of goosebumps rolled across her flesh, starting at the small of her back and blossoming outwards in an instant flare, followed by a hard tremble intermingled with a high pitched whine that started racing upwards in octaves and volumes until it crested, breaking and dissolving into a frantic, almost demented giggle, as his balls rested against her fingers which hadn't stopped stroking at her cunt. "You alright, Em?" he asked. "Alright? Alright? Are you asking if I'm alright now, Andrew?" she hissed, although the tone was giddy and excited. "I am green, super green, all the greens! I am awesome, fucking brilliant. That felt,” she drew in a long breath, "So fucking good, and I came So fucking hard." Her head whipped to look directly at her cellphone camera. "Sares, it's like it builds and builds and builds, and you're getting more and more and more tense and then,” she said, pulling her hips forward, sliding his cock mostly back out of her ass before, "Wham!" she said as she slammed her ass back onto his cock hilt deep once more, and let out another unearthly moan. "Holy fuck, that feels so good. Your cock just jammed up right my ass, your balls resting right on my cunt." Her head snapped again to look back at him, and her soft and kind blue eyes had gone more than a little crazy. "Go on then, in for a penny, in for a pound. Pound your little penny. Go on, you dirty wanker. Do it to me! Fuck my ass!" At this point, he was pretty sure that if he had said 'red,' she would've ignored him and just played on through. The kind of wild lust in her eyes would've been completely unfamiliar to him if he hadn't seen it before, briefly, with both Piper and Sheridan, though those had been chemically induced. Later in the evening, he'd consider whether maybe she'd tapped into that same mental state that being deprived of his semen developed in women, but in that particular moment, the only thing he could do was to fuck Emily Stevens, film sweetheart of a generation, within an inch of her sanity. His hips drew back and then thrust forward, a solid grind on his first real pump, which was met by a hard squeeze of her ass around his cock and a burbling, uncorked moan oozing from her lips. He drew back again, but this time his forward thrust was met by the snap of her hips pushing her ass back into him, making her toned asscheeks ripple just a tiny amount. "Oh fuck, Andrew," she babbled, "I want more, but I know I'm going to cum soon, and once I start again, it's not going to stop, so I need it, I need you, I love you, I need you to fucking cum inside of my ass, fill it up with that hot spunk for the first time. Mark your territory with your seed! Please Andrew, I'm fucking begging you, let me have it, show my ass you love it, teach me this final thing. Fucking cum in my ass!" The entire time, she was doing more of the thrusting than he was, although he was trying to keep pace with her. And just towards the end, he knew that he wouldn't be able to stave off the impending orgasm for long, so at her insistence, he let loose a hot jet of jizz right into her ass. The minute he felt the first spurt escape him, it felt as though she clamped down on him in a fist like grasp, and then he felt a heavy rush of liquid against his balls, her cunt gushing all over them and down the inside of his thighs. The very sensation of it made him splattered a handful more blasts of cum into her ass before he stopped, one of his hands holding onto the back of the couch for dear life, as he felt her fingertips fall away from her cunt as her arm slumped downwards. He'd gone soft almost right away, but her ass was still trying to milk any last remaining droplets of cum from his cock with gentle squeezes, even as he finally slid out of her. Her body was mostly propped up by her knees, although her face was buried into the couch cushions. He waited a minute or so before he finally said, "You alright, Em?" She began giggling, slowly moving to roll onto her side, so he could see her face had turned bright red, the color of Sarah or Aisling's hair, and she was clutching one hand to her mouth, trying to contain the infectious laugh that would not be suppressed. "Holy fucking Christ, Andrew, I am so so so embarrassed by that," she whimpered. "I've, fuck, I've never done that before. I didn't know I could fucking do that, Christ, I'm made such a mess, how awful of me. I'm horrible." Andy knelt down alongside the couch, and leaned in to press his lips against hers. She struggled for half a moment, still caught up in her own awkwardness of the moment, before she gave in and simply returned the kiss, which he held for an endlessly long time. "Did you enjoy it?" he said, when he finally gave her a moment to breathe again. "Fuckin' 'ell, Andrew," she stumbled, "I think that would've been bloody obvious." "Then who the fuck cares about the mess?" He kissed her again, one hand stroking her sweaty hair from her face, the energy cooling down a little, as they both came down from the orgasmic plateaus they'd just been dancing in. "Besides, I'd have thought you'd enjoy the idea of telling Nicolette to come and clean my office without giving her any explanation into why." Emily face almost hurt from smiling so much as she nodded. "Thank you for this, Andrew, and for making me feel at home in my own body as it learns new things about itself." She looked down then looked up at him, almost a touch of fear in her eyes. "I know I've said it before, but it's important to me that you know this, Andrew. I well and truly love you, like no other man I've known before." "I love you too, Emily," he said, making sure he was looking directly into her eyes when he said it, so she would understand there were no reservations. "And I'm very glad you agreed to marry me. You've been not only good for me, you've been good for the whole house." "Oh shush, now my heart's all aflutter," she said, moving to stand up, pausing to wince for a second. "Well, I'll jolly well feel that for the next few days. It's sore and it's still tingling in pleasure. Both, together, at the same time. What an odd delight." He laughed, grabbing her dress for her, holding it out. "Go on, get dressed and bring Nicolette in here to see the mess that you've made for her to clean up. I'll bet she's not at all embarrassed, and more than a little jealous." "You know, I suspect you might well be correct, Andrew. Brilliant." A cast list intermission for Quaranteam The House of Rook Andy Rook,  A 38 year old content writer for Netflix, who also lives a double life as semi successful urban fantasy writer Blake Conrad, known for his Druid Gunslinger books. Shaved head, neatly trimmed brown beard, 5'11", hazel eyes, tattooed on the chest with a griffon, could stand to lose a few pounds. Originally from Ohio, has lived in the Bay Area for over a decade. Our protagonist, such as he is. Still reaping the benefits from one random act of kindness to a stranger named Dave. Aisling (Ash) Blake,  A 27 year old graphic design contractor for Google. Originally from Dublin, she's lived in the States for 4 years. Red hair, freckles, short (5'4"), fit. Outgoing and charming, but also protective of Andy. Aisling showed up first (at the same time as Lily) and has helped keep Andy level headed and sane throughout the entire ordeal. Pregnant with Andy's child. Engaged to Andy. Lauren White,  A 35 year old personal trainer for the San Francisco 49ers. Originally from Australia, she's lived in the States for 2 years. Very tall (6'6"), very tan, blonde, athletic, emotionally involved with Taylor as much as (if not more so) Andy. Lauren is big and boisterous, but has a tendency to not think things fully through. 2nd Lieutenant Niko RedWolf,  A 22 year old Air Force Security Forces officer (military police). Originally from South Dakota. Half Lakota, one quarter Mexican and one quarter Japanese. Long black hair, toned and slender. 5'4". Sarcastic, wry and witty, Niko has basically become Andy's right hand woman, along with Ash, whom she considers her best friend. She's helped provide endless insight to the vaccine program being managed at the local Air Force base, where she works. Also pregnant with Andy's child and engaged to him. Nicolette (Yvette) Seydeaux (staff),  The 22 year old maid of Rook Manor. Blonde, with long curly hair. Extremely buxom. 5'9" or 6'1" (in heels). Second generation French American. Enjoys wearing classic maids outfits and being a bratty submissive. Pretended to be named Yvette at first, at the suggestion of Phil. Katie Rodriguez (staff),  The 32 year old gardener of Rook Manor. Hispanic, butch, 5'8", with short black hair cut in a bob, almost always seen in overalls and a button up shirt. Lesbian and wife of Jenny Peters. Had reservations about the program, but wanted to ensure safety for her and her wife, so they took the deal and came to join the House of Rook. Jenny Peters (staff),  The 31 year old cook of Rook Manor. Midwestern and plump, 5'8", with brown bushy hair. Wears large circular glasses. Tends to be overly motherly. Bisexual and wife of Katie Rodriguez. Taylor Morrison,  The 25 year old ex ex girlfriend of Lauren White. Platinum blonde, stacked, short (5'2"). Currently still in the doghouse for cheating on Lauren almost a year ago, but close to working her way out of her trouble. As part of her current punishment (dictated by Lauren), she is not allowed to wear clothes. Piper Brown,  A 26 year old Olympic Volleyball player. Brunette, tall (6'2"), muscular but lean, blue eyed. Went viral for a video of her pre game warm up dance. Still slightly recovering from abusive treatment at Andrew Covington's home. Asha Varma,  An 18 year old college student and daughter of Dr. Charlotte Varma. Half Indian, half French, raised in London until last year. Brown skin, black hair, pierced navel, wild child attitude. 5'6". Party girl and socialite, Asha tends to enjoy causing trouble, as it gets her attention. Has some growing up to do. Sarah (Sares) Washington,  A 31 year old actress. 6'2", redheaded, quirky, clumsy and a bit dorky. Originally from New Jersey. Swears like breathing. Very girl next door. Huge fan of the Druid Gunslinger books, and had a crush on Andy before she even met him. Big lover of Broadway theater and musicals, both attending and performing in. Partner of Emily Stevens. Engaged to Andy. Emily (Em) Stevens,  A 30 year old actress, 5'1", blonde, blue eyed, pale, slender, very posh, British. Left London for L A just a few years ago. Incredibly charming and witty, with an almost supernatural social sense. Grew up as a child actress in a wildly popular series of movies called "The Dagger Academy" series, but has since struggled to establish a successful acting career outside that role. Partner of Sarah Washington. Engaged to Andy. Sheridan Smith,  A 32 year old acrobat and performer for Cirque Du Soleil. 5'7" Blonde, frizzy hair, slender and extremely flexible. Very laid back and go with the flow. Has been teaching the girls of the house yoga in her spare time. Hannah Nakamura,  And 18 year old college student and former cheerleader. Half Hawaiian, half Japanese. Short (5'1"), Asian, with long black hair with blonde stripes in it. Curvy, very well endowed (44G) and a firecracker of energy. Originally supposed to be joining the House of Watkins, she is much happier being part of the House of Rook. The House of Yang Eric Yang,  A 39 year old engineer, and Andy's former roommate. Second generation Japanese American. Short (5'5") but athletic, if a bit shy and bookish. Piggybacked on Andy's one good deed into a complete life change he wasn't expecting. Andy and Eric are friends, but not overly close ones, despite having shared a condo for most of a decade. Lily Wu,  a 25 year old coder for Door Dash. Second generation Japanese American. Dyed purple hair, short (5'2"), punkish. Eric's first partner, who expected to be his only partner only for life to get majorly in the way. Lily is the iron fist that runs the House of Yang, sometimes making decisions for Eric so he doesn't spend too long dwelling on them. Jenny Carnero,  a 28 year old meteorologist for the local Fox News channel. Statuesque brunette (5'10") who always remains overly tanned. Lily's ex roommate who had to be rescued after fleeing from the person she was supposed to be paired up with, before getting paired up with Eric. Threatened to tell her story to the reporters at the station she worked at, but Lily convinced her that doing so would be bad for all involved. Phil cleaned the mess up. Sarah Wilson,  a 26 year old HR specialist with Adobe Systems. Short (5'3"), blonde, Nordic and curvy. Originally from Kansas. The House of Marcos Phil Marcos,  a 34 year old Filipino project manager for Boeing, working in conjunction with the Air Force to manage the vaccine development/distribution program trying counter the epidemic. Probably involved in a sizable amount of heavily classified shit. Tall (5'11"), slender and usually exhausted. Has a deep love of fighting games and mischief. Phil always knows more than he can talk about. Audrey Percy,  a 29 year old Hispanic psychologist. Short (5'1"), very curvy. Also a big fighting games fan. Has been doing her best to keep Phil sane throughout the apocalypse. One of the first successful recipients of the current vaccine. Pregnant with Phil's child and engaged to him. Captain Linda Hayes,  a 35 year old Caucasian captain in the Air Force. Blonde, fit, lethal. Also doubling at Phil's bodyguard most days. Tamika Jefferson,  an 18 year old African American college student. Short (5'2"), curvy, disaffected and disinterested in most things. Yuko Takahashi,  a 22 year old first generation Japanese immigrant and video game engineer. Very short (4'10"), very slender but extremely agile. The most sarcastic of Phil's partners. Dr. Charlotte Varma,  a 44 year old French infectious disease researcher working with the Air Force and Boeing. Lead developer on the current vaccine. Average height (5'7"), blonde, matronly but also a bit bougie. Originally from Paris, she moved to London and married Dev Varma, before they emigrated to the US earlier this year with their teenage daughter, Asha (now part of the House of Rook). Was rescued by Andy but chose to go with Phil. The House of Covington Arthur Robert Covington IV,  a 63 year old investment banker. Considers himself the most important person in New Eden. Certainly is the richest. A horrible prick with a rumored proclivity for making his partners do awful things. Runs a regular poker game where people are used as stakes. The person Andy hates the most. Lisa Davis,  a 25 year old graphic design contractor for Google. Ex colleague of Aisling. Partner for Covington, who does not allow her to speak in public. Ash has been trying to find ways to talk to her on the side. Rachel DeMarco,  a 28 year old infectious disease researcher working with the Air Force and Boeing. Has only been spoken of, not actually see in the story thusfar. Veronica DeLaCruz (deceased),  a 27 year old Hispanic card dealer for the House of Covington privately, as well as professionally over at a local casino. Cheated on her partner (Arthur) with a man named Brian Morrison, and the sexual encounter resulted in her death. The first fatality in New Eden, her death is being used to remind women the dangers involved in being unfaithful in the new world. The House of Vikovic Gregor Vikovic,  a 52 year old business owner. Russian, huge (6'2", 275lbs), mucular, with a big braided silver beard and a fondness for expensive things, particular food and drink. One of the more elite members of New Eden. The House of Watkins Nathaniel Watkins,  a 41 year old investor and insanely rich self made gadfly. Tall (6'1"), lean and Waspy, Nathaniel tends to look more like an out of work yoga instructor than the forty first richest man in the world. His brown beard is always somewhat disheveled, and seems to relish always walking around in socks and Birkenstocks. Has a friendly relationship with Andy, whom he gave a shitload of money to, seemingly to punish his son. Benny Watkins,  an 18 year old high school student. Benny is Nathaniel's biggest failure, spoiled and thoughtless, entitled and arrogant. His claiming of Deborah Barnes resulted in his punishment by his father, and the reassignment of Hannah to Andy. Deborah Barnes,  a 34 year old veterinarian from Los Gatos, originally from Kansas. She was originally assigned to Nathaniel, who used her as a stake in one of Covington's poker games. She was won by Andy, but Benny claimed her before she could be relocated. As part of Benny's punishment, Deborah's been assigned control of Benny. Erin Donegal,  a 36 year old pharmaceutical representative. Dated and lived with Andy about a decade ago until she gave him an ultimatum “ "either your friends go, or I do." Andy gave her the boot, and she stalked him on and off since then. Second generation Irish American. Blonde (but dyes her hair brown), curvy. Andy refused to bring her into his house, and she was reassigned to the House of Watkins. The House Of Haunton Mayor James Haunton,  the 54 year old mayor of New Eden. Portly and short tempered. Has a mustache that whole bowls of soup could get lost in. Major Monica Peters,  the 36 year old wife of the mayor, who doubles as the greeter and tour guide of New Eden for the most recent arrivals. The House of Jacobson Jake Jacobson,  the 49 year old owner of the AllStore chain of department stores. Jet black hair with a pencil thin mustache. More reptilian than human, with beady eyes and a perpetual sneer on his face. Hot tempered, petty and vindictive.. The House of Baker Xander Baker,  a 38 year old auto mechanic and car restorer from Ohio. Andy's oldest and best friend. Being relocated to New Eden to get paired up with Captain Betsy Ross. Covered in tattoos, ridiculously muscular, Xander is a gentle giant. Not to be allowed near karaoke machines under peril of death. Captain Betsy Ross,  a 34 year old Air Force officer, working on the reconstruction program, rebuilding America's heavily damaged infrastructure. Soon to be Xander's first partner. Brooke Maloney,  a 24 year old Olympic swimmer, and friend of Piper. Second generation Swedish American. Blonde, short (5'4") and extremely athletic. Originally, Piper was trying to convince Andy to bring Brooke into the House of Rook, but Andy immediately recognized her personality would be a better fit for Xander, and asked Phil to help redirect her. The House of, Dave? Dave, something or other?,  a thirty(ish) something(?) quarantine management engineer for the CDC, who came to test Andy and Eric, and found out that Andy was secretly Dave's favorite author. In exchange for an advance copy of the newest unpublished Druid Gunslinger book, he put Andy and Eric into the system as Top Level V I P, which has changed their life forever. Nice dude, but Dave's just this guy, you know? Chapter 29 The next day, Andy and Ash met up with Eric and Lily for lunch in a restaurant, something they still weren't accustomed to, even though they'd done it a couple of times since moving into New Eden. They'd been in quarantine so long that the basic things like eating out felt alien. They'd found a nice little BBQ joint that someone had opened within the walls of New Eden, and Andy was ecstatic. Andy's hope was that they were going to keep getting more varieties of food in their new home town. The little 1950s dinner was nice, but the village needed things like a Mexican joint, a Chinese restaurant, a ramen house, a place where he could get a banh mi, Andy realized he really just needed the place to be less exclusively white. The guy who owned and ran the BBQ was a big black guy named Bryant Walters who'd apparently played football for the 49ers a couple of decades ago. He'd settled in the Bay after his football career ended, and he had brought his love of southern BBQ to opening his own restaurant, called "Smoke On The Water." He had a dozen of his own BBQ sauces, brisket that he smoked for at least twelve hours and some of the best damn ribs Andy had ever tasted. It didn't hurt that Bryant was also massively friendly, making sure to come out and talk to patrons of the place. The wait staff was comprised of his partners, five women in all, at least one a former 49ers cheerleader. Over lunch, Andy made sure to tell Bryant that he should have delivery service for the community, and the big burly man told him that was an excellent idea, and that he'd start working on a website for online orders. The meal was the first chance that Andy and Eric had really been able to sit down and catch up one on one since they'd gotten to New Eden. Sure, they'd seen each other at parties and big gatherings, but with just Ash and Lily there, it felt like a throwback to the first days of the whole adventure when they'd been a pair of new couples sharing a tiny little condo. "So yeah, what with all the casualties on my team, I've been promoted up the food chain to be director of the division," Eric said, poking at his brisket with his fork. "I like the responsibility and the increase in pay, but it's also incredibly depressing to think about all the former coworkers that died, none of whose funerals I can attend, because nobody's allowing funerals." "Yeah," Andy sighed, "Phil told me they're moving to mass cremations now, since so many people died. They'll probably build some sort of memorial after we're through all of this, like the Vietnam Wall or Ground Zero for 9/11." "It's so strange, seeing all the names on Slack that aren't lighting up any more," Eric sighed. "At some point, the death toll crossed from a number I can understand to a number I can't." "Kill one person and it's murder; kill a hundred thousand and it's a statistic. Good ol' Stalin," Lily joked, squeezing his hand reassuringly. "Don't try and think about it, dear. You're only going to get angry or depressed again, and we're having a nice lunch here, with everyone getting a chance to see one another. I mean, I love Niko to death, but if Andy shows up with his entire tribe, it takes over the whole room. How many are there now, fifty?" Ash giggled, rolling her eyes. "It really isn't tha' bad, Lily. How many're over there?" "Seven, including Lily," Eric said. "I refuse to let them send any more," Lily growled. "Each of the girls gets one day a week to spend with him, and he gets Sundays off." "Then when do ya get time with him?" "Any time I fucking want to," Lily laughed, waggling her beer in Eric's direction. "We're trying to have a kid now, and I'm refusing to let any of those other bitches get a go at getting knocked up until I'm well and truly swollen. Once I'm half way through my second trimester, then I'll let'em get off their birth control, and not a minute fucking sooner." "Still got Eric under your thumb, huh, Lil?" Andy teased. "Thumb, palm, e

Recently, the USDA has suspended the transport of live cattle, horses, and bison through ports of entry along the border with Mexico because of an infestation of something called the New World screwworm, a flesh-burrowing larvae that can be fatal to animals and devastate cattle herds. On the human side, we are concerned with a deadly airborne fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, which is spreading rapidly in the US, threatening people with weakened immune systems. It causes aspergillosis, a fatal lung infection, with rising heat, drug resistance, and poor tracking, worsening the crisis. Could these be biological warfare agents to cull the population? Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest, Dr. Jason West, starting at 7 pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call into the LIVE show: 503-225-0860 #GroundZeroPlus #ClydeLewis #NewWorldScrewWorm #Aspergillosis #Depopulation #BiologicalWarfare

The 71st Bilderberg convened in Stockholm, Sweden, from June 12 to 15. A throng of tech billionaires, ministers, corporate titans, and royalty were in attendance to plan their moves toward global domination, and a war that is about to evolve is not going to stop them from implementing their nefarious agenda and setting the narrative. If you are smart enough to sniff out their plans, you can understand what is coming for all of us, but unfortunately, not enough people see through the propaganda that keeps us divided. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call into the LIVE show: 503-225-0860 #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #Bilderberg #war #DivideAndConquer

Everyone seems to want others to pick a side -- your opinion is based on how well you accept or filter propaganda. This is needed for the extra divide that can facilitate a religious war or a political breakdown. As there was a huge US Army parade in Washington, DC, on Saturday, a No Kings march was happening nationwide. And while mostly peaceful protests occurred, anarchists waited for the sun to go down to start the fires of anger and rage. Some say it is justified, including parts of the media. Furthermore, an alleged “political assassin” killed two people in Minnesota on Saturday. He is either an ultra-right-wing MAGA type or a Democrat who worked for Tim Walz. This is how deep civil unrest is encouraged, and vigilante justice avoids due process and becomes the norm. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis, starting at 7pm, pacific time, on groundzeroplus.com. Call into the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #NoKings #civilwar #propaganda #protest

Friday the 13th is the day that Israel attacked Iran -- a preemptive strike to stop Iran's so-called nuclear program. How far will it escalate? We do not know, but some bizarre symbolism within what has been called Operation Rising Lion fits perfectly with astrological charts and biblical prophecy. Operation Rising Lion is more than just an operation; it appears to be a well-thought-out mystical ritual meant to usher in a new paradigm of war and bloodshed. The Samson Option still looms as a possibility, as Israel has shown that it is being ruled and possessed by their so-called psychopathic king. Armageddon appears to be right around the corner. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest, Steven Ben-Nun, starting at 7 pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call into the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis ##SamsonOption #OperationRisingLion #Iran #Israel

As our financial system is in the process of undergoing drastic changes, we may have to contend with something called the GENIUS Act. GENIUS is an acronym for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoin. It would be the digital and financial Holy Grail for the Surveillance State. However, President Trump is signaling a strong interest in gold; the idea of a gold-backed monetary shift is no longer just speculation—it may be part of the broader monetary realignment already in motion. It is a great alternative to stablecoin surveillance money. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and financial analyst, Alan Johnson, starting at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860 #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #gold #stablecoin

Six months of 2025 have almost gone by, and we are reliving the terror of a possible civil war at our doorstep. We have to introspectively analyze today's events because we cannot trust the media or anyone else to give us direction in dealing with conflicting narratives – they just tell you what to think and not how to think. There is no objectivity, only activism and guerrilla journalism. Humanity can only walk into the light of truth one trembling step at a time, and we are each responsible for finding our path on that journey. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and the founder of Reverse Speech, David Oates, starting at 7 pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #ReverseSpeech #media #civilwar

While our host enjoys some well-earned R&R, we're cracking open the Six Figure Trucker vault to revisit one of our most powerful conversations. We've got part two of our conversation with Peter Rizzo. As you heard last week, Peter is one of our top drivers and one that excels in logistics. In part two, we dive into Peter's incredible backstory. Before he was a fixture in a Big Rig, our guest today spent most of his days in the Big Apple. As a kid growing up playing basketball on the streets of Long Island, 6 foot 8 inch Peter Rizzo was often called a “Skyscraper.” He went on to play hoops in college before returning to the City as a police officer in the land of skyscrapers. But, within his first few months on the job, two of those towers came down. But, when the unthinkable occurred, Peter Rizzo joined his comrades and jumped straight into the fire to do what he could to rescue lives and restore a city. We thank him for his service, and we're honored to revisit this conversation today as he shares some of his memories of that time on the force with the NYPD. Don't miss this conversation with one of our nation's finest on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

Episode 4553: LA Ground Zero For The Battle For America; US Shrinking Presence In Middle East

P.M. Edition for June 11. China's lock over rare-earth magnet exports helped bring the U.S. back to the bargaining table over trade. WSJ economic policy reporter Gavin Bade discusses how China gave the U.S. some access in the tentative deal, but kept some control, which gives it leverage in future trade negotiations. Plus, arrests grow as more cities plan demonstrations after the unrest in Los Angeles. Journal reporter Sara Nassauer explains how Home Depot became Ground Zero in President Trump's deportation push. And U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May, defying fears that tariffs would have driven up prices. WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab talks about what that means for the Fed's meeting next week. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are almost 5 days into what appears to be a hostile takeover, more than a protest, with National Guard, police, and Marines being called in to bring law and order to the streets of Los Angeles. While many in the mainstream media tried to downplay what appears to be an incursion, others are seriously calling it a civil war and encouraging the rest of the country to display the same kind of rioting. Are we on the verge of Martial Law and suspension of the Constitution? Curfews and lockdowns could result from the upheaval and lawlessness in our nationwide invisible prison. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis at 7 pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #losangeles #riots #MartialLaw

I was in downtown Oklahoma City, and I had the privilege to visit the scene of the Oklahoma City bombing back in April of 1995. I don't think any of us who were alive at that time will ever forget the images of the day that that Federal Office Building was destroyed by a terrorist bomb. The images of that devastated building and of the frantic rescue efforts there, a baby in a fireman's arms. It was a day of heart-wrenching tragedy and it was a day of incredible heroism. Literally, an entire city dropped everything to respond in whatever way they could to this life-or-death situation. The job was clear that day: rescue the dying whatever it takes. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Cause That's Calling You." When Jesus came, the job was clear: rescue the dying whatever it takes. Our word for today from the Word of God is in Luke 19:10. "The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." God's Son came here to aggressively pursue and rescue lost people like those rescuers going into the wreckage of that building. The "save" word here isn't just a theological concept - it's a rescue word as in what those rescuers did in Oklahoma City or at Ground Zero some years later. If they didn't get to the people trapped in that building and save them, they would die. Then Jesus says to us in John 20:21, "As the Father has sent Me, I'm sending you." Our job is clear - to rescue the dying people around us whatever it takes. Paul makes our responsibility very clear when he says in 2 Corinthians 5:20, "We are Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you..." Notice the passion here, the urgency "We implore you on Christ's behalf. Be reconciled to God." See, that's why you are where you are - in your school, in that neighborhood. Jesus put you there to be His personal representative to that group of people. It's a divine assignment. So, how are you doing? He's put you there to, well as they say in kindergarten, "show and tell" them about Jesus. You need to show them what Jesus is like by your attitude and your actions and your treatment of them. But you can't just show - you have to tell. Look, they're never going to guess that Jesus died on the cross to pay for their sins just because you're a nice person. You have to tell them. And it really is a life-or-death assignment. See, sin carries an eternal death penalty which can only be canceled one way - by a person putting their total trust in the One who paid that penalty for them - in Jesus. Jesus took their hell so they don't have to, but chances are they don't know that. It's up to you to lovingly deliver that life-saving message. God put you in their life! Rescue the dying whatever it takes. It's easy to forget that most important mission of all. But they didn't forget that mission that day in Oklahoma City, or that awful day in Ground Zero in New York City, because they knew the lives of dying people were at stake. They dropped everything. And I think that's what we've forgotten - that the people in hell will look just like the people we work with, we live near. They don't look like they're spiritually dying, but the sentence for sin is very clear. You have to ask Jesus to give you His broken heart for those people; His eyes to see what He sees when He looks at the people around you. Would you dare to pray this prayer? "Go ahead, God, and break my heart for the lost people in my personal world." Churches forget what our life-or-death mission is and all of us rescuers tend to forget it. We do what's easy - just talk to the people who are already safe. But when you realize that people's lives, people's eternities are in the balance, you put everything on hold to save them. The job is clear, my friend, rescue the dying whatever it takes.

National Guardsmen, Marines, a curfew, this is the state of repression in LA bc people rose up to stop ICE raids. And now, we have even greater clarification on why - hint, it has everything to do with George Floyd. Also, an essential update on Greta Thunberg and Gaza, don't forget about Gaza. Ok, it's time, jump in with Janaya Future Khan. SUPPORT THE SHOW  Patreon - https://patreon.com/@darkwoke Tip w/ a One Time Donation SUBSCRIBE + FOLLOW IG: www.instagram.com/darkwokejfk Youtube: www.youtube.com/@darkwoke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janayafk

Civil Unrest in Los Angeles: Describes ongoing chaos and protests, comparing them to the 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Claims that Democratic leaders are mischaracterizing the protests as peaceful. Criticism of Democratic Leaders: Targets figures like Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Cory Booker. Accuses them of downplaying violence and failing to address crime and immigration issues. Defense of Donald Trump: Justifies Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to California. Frames Trump as a protector of law and order, acting in contrast to what the author sees as Democratic inaction or incompetence. Immigration and Crime: Strong rhetoric against illegal immigration, linking it to crime and strain on public services. Praises ICE and law enforcement for their actions. Political Allegations: Suggests that unrest is orchestrated by Democratic donors and activists to undermine Trump. Predicts that similar unrest will spread to other cities as part of a broader political strategy. Statements from Officials: Includes quotes attributed to Trump and others, including a segment from Kristi Noem (referred to as “Christie Nome”), supporting federal intervention and criticizing local leadership. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, an alarming article published in the Wall Street Journal titled "The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America's UFO Mythology" revealed that the “U.S. military fabricated evidence of alien technology and allowed rumors to fester to cover up real secret-weapons programs.” This is reminiscent of disinformation campaigns discussed in Mark Pilkington's book "Mirage Men." The book eventually became a documentary about the dark relationship between the military and earnest UFO investigators. It is true that sometimes the military can play people as suckers and that they count on useful idiots to spread disinformation at UFO gatherings. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and former USAF Counterintelligence officer, Walter Bosley, starting at 7 pm, Pacific on groundzeroplus.com. Call into the LIVE show: 503-225-0860 #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #MirageMen #disinformation #UFO

Welcome to Episode #52 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. This is our first offseason episode of season two. And just like last season, we'll discuss the big roster decisions made after the portal season and the pre-NBA Draft workouts were completed.  With revenue sharing, the #WideAwake campaign, and a top-two recruiting class, the Cougars will make another run at that elusive National Championship!   We begin this episode by commenting on the lone addition from the Portal (Kalifa Sakho). Then, we quickly provide perspectives on how the team fared from a roster-building perspective during the portal season. We finish by providing another "way too early" forecast of how we see the line-ups and rotations breaking down going into next season. - The video version of No Conference for Old Men is available on YouTube and GoCoogs.com. The audio is on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Megaphone, and SoundCloud. We're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music:  Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is all about the LA uprisings, why it happened, and where we go from here. We eviscerate the "optics" argument. Forgot to mention that it is highly likely this LA is a testing ground for what we can expect in other cities as a standard against civil and human rights. Get in with Janaya Future Khan. SUPPORT THE SHOW  Patreon - https://patreon.com/@darkwoke Tip w/ a One Time Donation SUBSCRIBE + FOLLOW IG: www.instagram.com/darkwokejfk Youtube: www.youtube.com/@darkwoke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janayafk

Welcome to Episode #52 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.This is our 1st offseason episode of season 2, and just like last season we'll be discussing the big roster decisions made after the Portal season opened & the pre-NBA Draft workouts completed. The coaching staff & the LinkingCoogs NIL Collective stepped up yet again, w/ their creative "#WideAwake" campaign facilitating 3 of our 5 starters returning next season to make yet another run at that elusive National Championship! Add 3 elite 5* freshmen into the pot, and we have the potential recipe for a team that could finish the job next year.So we'll begin this episode by making a few comments on the lone add from the Portal (Kalifa Sakho), then quickly move towards providing perspectives on how the team faired from a roster building perspective during Portal Season, and then finish by providing another "way too early" forecast of how we see the line-ups & rotations breaking down going into next season.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/

If you take the veneer off the novelty of having Donald Trump as President, you can see that we are heading down that slippery slope where we know the Deep State has not gone away -- there was no special eradication of this separate government, only an enhancement with tools of Artificial Intelligence to make this country a stealthy, predatory surveillance apparatus. As we stand on the brink of a new technological order, the machinery of power is quietly shifting into the hands of algorithms. Listen tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis from 7-10 pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #surveillance #DeepState #AI

The WHO, UN, and WEF are concerned about the continuity of world affairs and what could be done to bring about a New World Order, following economic breakdowns and social collapse. Food and agroterrorism, where pathogens are introduced to the food supply, appears to be the way they will bring nations to their knees. There have always been concerns about additives and other unnecessary chemicals being introduced into foods that create unwanted side effects, and the question is whether or not it is intentional to weed out a certain segment of the population. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and food activist, Amber King, at 7 pm, Pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #AgroTerrorism #NWO #Agenda2030

The big news recently was Ukraine's massive assault of killer drones that attacked Russian airfields housing Russia's nuclear bomber fleet in Siberia and several other locations deep within the country's heartland. This appears to be a covert message from Ukrainian President Zelensky by aggravating Vladimir Putin into a nuclear stance. Could it also be part of a war theater to set up a false flag attack, where President Trump would have no other choice but to be ready for a limited nuclear incursion? Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and military analyst, James Ponder, 7 pm pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #drones #Ukraine #Russia #NuclearWar

In early 2025, residents of Buga, Colombia, spotted a blue metallic orb flying overhead. There was no sonic boom, no fiery trail - just a hovering sphere that all of a sudden stopped and then dropped to the ground. When authorities recovered it, they found the object weighing around 4.5 pounds, with no visible seams, welds, screws, or panels. X-rays revealed a cluster of 18 smaller spheres arranged neatly around a central chip with layers of perfect spheres inside the structure. Is it just a cool art project with the ability to propel itself without a power source, or is it a space relic wanting to be deciphered? Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest, Marc Dantonio on groundzeroplus.com from 7-10pm, pacific time. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #bugasphere #ufos #orbs

Is it wise for us to send signals out to space, with the possibility of an alien civilization deciding to turn our planet into a burned-out cinder? All civilizations would attempt to hide in radio silence if we knew with certainty there were malevolent forces in space. We've been screaming our existence to the cosmos for almost one hundred years. Any extraterrestrials within a one hundred light year radius of us would receive a barrage of radio signals from our direction. How much time do we have left before we are found? Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis and guest, Jason Quitt, 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860.

Without an operating system to run on, lies would have no currency of exchange. Because perception is selective, it can operate from a basis in truth or self-illusion. But when lies are stock and trade for the media and the ever willing gullible to spread those lies the republic suffers a great deal.For years, concerns about Joe Biden's mental acuity were dismissed as partisan attacks or “conspiracy theories.” The White House physician declared him fit for office. Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks about Mia Culpa The Great Political Swindle, at 7-10pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #Biden #WhiteHouse #KamalaHarris #COVID19 #PresidentTrump

With the official admittance of sun dimming, it should be no surprise how well the artificial cloud cover can fill the entire sky quickly. Perhaps they want to hide some secret weapon or plane - they would have no problem flying over the area because it was highly cloaked or hidden from view. This kind of odd trail represents a pulse detonation engine, which is said to be used in black budget jet propulsion planes and space weapons. It is amazing how quickly our planet has been weaponized before our eyes, and now their plans are being revealed and no longer hidden in the realms of conspiracy theory. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #ClydeLewis #sundimming #spaceweapons #pulsedetonation #blackbudget

A sharp turn in the news about Jeffery Epstein certainly gives us a moment to be prepared for another gaslighting by our government. Now that they're inside the government, the Kash Patel and Dan Bongino have found that backing up their claims as private citizens is sometimes a difficult task. That was captured over the weekend, when Bongino and Patel plainly stated that notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in prison. Tonight on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis at 7 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #JeffreyEpstein #KashPatel #DanBongino #gaslighting #suicide #FBI