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In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Luke Godwin takes the stage at an industry conference to break down one of the most expensive — and most ignored — problems in the buy here pay here business: recon. Joined by Sam Brenner of Brenner Car Credit, a five-location BHPH operation out of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, Luke walks a room full of dealers through exactly what's bleeding their shops dry, why hiring more techs is almost never the answer, and what a real recon process actually looks like.What You'll Learn:Why having a recon facility often makes the business harder to run — and what that means for how you structure your shopHow Sam's shop was running 22+ labor hours per recon unit at over $2,200 a car — and what one process change cut that nearly in half within 30 daysWhy your techs are costing you double what you think if you're not tracking hours turned versus hours paidThe internal inventory manager role that most dealers don't have — and why one person owning the car from auction to front line changes everythingHow a push-pull system between an inspector and an inventory manager eliminated bloated ROs without a single increase in comebacks or customer complaintsWhat comeback cost per car sold should actually look like — and what it tells you when you're over-reconning or under-reconningWhy flat rate techs will manage you if you don't manage them first — and how to know if your salaried techs are actually worth what you're payingIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer who suspects your recon shop is costing you more than it should — but you don't have the numbers to prove it yet — this one will change the way you look at your shop floor.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

What does it take to lead in today's restoration industry?In this episode, Shawn Hester, Director of Operations at Disaster Restoration Systems/1800 Water Damage of Harrisburg, shares how his background in Air Force combat search and rescue shaped his approach to restoration—where urgency, adaptability, and mission clarity matter every day.From building workflows before technology to leveraging AI as a competitive advantage (not a crutch), this conversation dives into how smart operators are scaling, serving clients better, and staying ahead of carrier expectations.If you're thinking about AI, operations, or what it really takes to run a high-performing restoration team—this is a must-listen.

What does it take to lead in today's restoration industry?In this episode, Shawn Hester, Director of Operations at Disaster Restoration Systems/1800 Water Damage of Harrisburg, shares how his background in Air Force combat search and rescue shaped his approach to restoration—where urgency, adaptability, and mission clarity matter every day.From building workflows before technology to leveraging AI as a competitive advantage (not a crutch), this conversation dives into how smart operators are scaling, serving clients better, and staying ahead of carrier expectations.If you're thinking about AI, operations, or what it really takes to run a high-performing restoration team—this is a must-listen.

Sermon delivered on the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, 2026, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Tobias Bayer.  Epistle: Rom. 8:18–23  |  Gospel: Luke 5: 1–11

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW TITLE: The Intersection of Faith and Business SHOW DESCRIPTION: Deacon John Rogers, vice president at Prenger Solutions group and ordained permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, joins us to discuss how Catholics can integrate their faith with their professional lives and leverage social media for evangelization. SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3:5-6 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin  

State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would update the commonwealth's public school code on nurse-to-student ratios and the funding formula for medical needs. The legislation would increase reimbursement rates and the required number of nurses per student.Here in Pennsylvania, it used to be, if you had a seizure, you had to wait 6 months to drive again. It's now three months and many patients and advocates alike are celebrating the reduction, which lawmakers approved this year and went into effect in March.State funding for arts groups has been flat for a decade at $9.6 million dollars in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the money has increasingly gone toward entrepreneurship and economic investment. Now, key programs are poised to sunset when the fiscal year ends on June 30th.Over the past year, the Penn State Board of Trustees and its committees held nearly 20 private conferences in which top university officials briefed members on key projects, plans, and initiatives... as a review of university records by our partners at Spotlight PA discovered. The practice potentially runs afoul of Pennsylvania's open meetings law, according to legal and First Amendment experts.On this holiday weekend, Juneteenth celebrations are planned across the region - including Harrisburg. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th every year to commemorate the end of slavery in the U-S.And the city of Reading is gearing up for its World Cup watch parties. Mayor Eddie Moran says the Berks County community is being transformed into a destination for soccer fans from around the region. Reading is one of three official “Fan Zone” sites across Pennsylvania, in addition to Pittsburgh and Scranton.And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.  Sports often offers bright spots in our lives – and right now, in the midst of the World Cup, there are many stories serving as bright spots. Today's bright spot is a story about loyal, rowdy soccer fans from Scotland who discovered a unique form of transportation here in the U.S.If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

CAS 6-18-1-2026 Ronette Costain-Harrisburg Volleyball Coach by Calling All Sports

Depending on perspective, it's not difficult to agree with George Friedman's interpretations of “how the world turns”. I first met George in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1983 where he was a Professor at the United States War College. It was instantly obvious that the professors knowledge in his field was second to none. George's most recent book “The Storm Before the Calm” (2020) set the stage for the era we are now navigating. This interview with Dr Friedman on the current Middle East crisis is one of our best discussions of how, when, where and why such events happen and how they play out. Whether or not you agree, the founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures is at his best. And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sermon delivered on the Sunday Within the Octave of the Sacred Heart, the Third Sunday After Pentecost, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Tobias Bayer.  Epistle: 1 Peter 5, 6-11; Gospel: Luke 15, 1-10

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW TITLE: CANDID CATHOLIC CONVOS 06-14-2026 SHOW DESCRIPTION:  Part Two of our discussion with Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, as we continue to discuss the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith.  SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:13-15 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Thomas More  

A full interview with Washington Nationals pitching prospect Josh Randall on being named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for Harrisburg. We talk about his great start to Double-A and what he was up to over his offseason to prepare for 2026.

A full interview with Washington Nationals pitching prospect Josh Randall on being named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for Harrisburg. We talk about his great start to Double-A and what he was up to over his offseason to prepare for 2026.

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.   SHOW TITLE: The Crisis of Masculinity in the Catholic Church: How to Lead with Faith SHOW DESCRIPTION: Dr. John Bishop, founder and executive director of FORGE, discusses the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:33 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Joseph  

Chocolate World in Hershey is celebrating America's 250-year anniversary with a fresh look on its free ride. The Hershey Company is looking back and celebrating its history, too. It's now June - and for many people, the summer months mean trips to the beach. A new "state of the shore" report finds the New Jersey coastline is healthy and in good shape.  Pennsylvania's flags are flying at half-staff, after an order by Governor Josh Shapiro over the weekend, in honor of a Berks County police officer who died in the line of duty. Officer Kristen Yeager of the Central Berks Regional Police department died Friday night while responding to a call.Grief counselors are available to Harrisburg school students, after two students lost their lives late last week. Controversial data center projects have cropped up all around the state, and some state House members say local communities should have more power to determine if the centers come to their town.  The state Agriculture Department is awarding nine grants totaling $1.3 million, to boost sales, promotion, and quality of craft beers in the state.

In this episode, we welcome David Morrison of the Historic Harrisburg Association for a fascinating deep dive into a remarkable moment in the city's past. Marking a century since 1926, we explore a year that helped define Harrisburg as we know it today.then, we reconnect with Nicole and Isaac Bucher of Mr. Ed's to explore what's new in the ever-evolving world of chocolate. With National Chocolate Chip Day as inspiration, we dive into industry trends, innovations, and the growing demand for bold flavors and indulgent treats.From classic favorites to cutting-edge creations, Nicole and Isaac share insights into the future of chocolate, what excites them most in the industry, and how Mr. Ed's continues to delight customers with creative and delicious offerings.We also dive into the world of fresh fruit—from how it's harvested and what sets local produce apart, to tips for baking, cooking, and preserving seasonal flavors. With a special focus on strawberries and the excitement of Strawberry Festival, this episode explores how to make the most of your favorite fruits in both sweet and savory dishes. Plus, we touch on family traditions, life on the farm, and why fresh-picked fruit makes all the difference.

The gang gets together to talk about a project that Fatty's son was recently assigned called the the million dollar project where students are given fictional money to balance a million dollar budget by allocating funds to several specific categories including housing, transportation, education and charity.  This leads to the inception of the newest plot for a satirical charity by the Our POoRCHoices team where primates help primates. Fatty then shares a story of the worst hotel experience he ever had at a seedy place in Harrisburg, PA after seeing a concert and Banky recounts a quick conversation with Jimmie Haha of Jimmie's Chicken Shack. The group comes up with ideas of what Fatty can do during his limited free time during his upcoming trip to Orlando before wrapping it up talking about Knight Rider and the absurdity of Garthe Knight as a villain and spawning an idea for the next episode which will by default be a poor choice when the say it. Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Androzguitar) 

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. SHOW TITLE: The Year of St. Francis: How This Saint Continues to Make an Impact 800 years later     SHOW DESCRIPTION:   We live in a time of constant noise. Constant consumption. Constant comparison. Most people are overwhelmed by information, pressured to perform, and stretched thin by busyness. Even spiritually, it can be easy to approach faith as just another thing to manage or optimize. And yet Saint Francis offers us something strikingly different. Today we're chatting with Father Michael Heine, the minister provincial of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of Our Lady of Angels in Maryland, to talk about how the spirit of St. Francis continues to shape the Church, challenge modern believers in deeply practical ways and why he continues to resonate with people who are searching for something deeper during this year of Saint Francis. SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:23 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Clare of Assisi  

In this episode, we sit down with Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage, a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania native whose Navy career began with an enlisted role in 1984 and led to his rise as a senior leader in the United States Navy. From his time as an electronics technician to graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and earning a master's degree in national security, RDML Ver Hage shares insights from decades of service.We also explore the impact of Navy Week in Harrisburg—why the city was chosen, how the Navy connects with inland communities, and the powerful outreach happening in schools, businesses, and local organizations. The conversation highlights community engagement, the economic and cultural benefits of the event, and the significance of USS Harrisburg in strengthening ties between the Navy and the region.Discover the history and hidden gem that is Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon, Pennsylvania—home to the oldest existing water transportation tunnel in the United States. Operated entirely by dedicated volunteers, this 110-acre park preserves a remarkable piece of American infrastructure history dating back to 1827, when the Union Canal connected Harrisburg, Reading, and the port of Philadelphia.In this episode, we explore the canal's legacy, the engineering feat of its 729-foot tunnel, and the park's role today as both a historical site and a recreational destination. Learn about public tours, summer kayak experiences, and the passionate people—like local expert Ed Martel Jr.—who keep this history alive.

Our two favorite attention whores are back in the news.  Jelly Roll and Travis Kelce.  Nosy neighbors on the Next Door app are posting corny jokes, what's your favorite cheese and wondering what the loud booms are. Join Patreon for an extra episode every week at Patreon.com/jimflorentine See Jim on tour coming to the following cities: Harrisburg and Erie, PA, Avenel, NJ, Myrtle Beach, SC, Conroe, TX, Nashville, TN, Orlando, FL, Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK, Columbia, MO and more.  Jimflorentine.com for tickets.

Although the Celtics didn't get to the next round, Dula and myself have a conversation about the New York Knicks. We call de Los cousin Ant to get a feel for the vibe in New York City. A lot of jokes. Quick episode. We touch on a couple of other topics and show some appreciation to Preston on his premiere of the Harrisburg movie.

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW TITLE: Come, Holy Spirit SHOW DECRIPTION: Fr. Chiedozie Ononuju (Fr. Dozy) joins us today to chat about the quiet ways God directs our lives and how we can work on our relationship with Him. SCRIPTURE: John 15:4 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Francis de Sales  

Ralph welcomes back union organizer, Chris Townsend, to discuss the reasons why the AFL-CIO shrinks from effectively fighting for its members and expanding the power of workers. Then, political scientist Lee Drutman lays out a system of proportional representation that would take away the incentive to gerrymander congressional districts. Plus, Ralph gives some quick takes on Thomas Massie's primary loss, fish hopped up on cocaine, and the situations in Lebanon and Ukraine.Chris Townsend has been a union member and labor leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously, he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.[The upcoming AFL-CIO] convention is deliberately kept secret. It's what I describe as sort of a hideout strategy. It enables the leadership to not have to discuss or take positions that for them are difficult, such as: What is the labor movement going to do to confront the rampant lawlessness and criminality of the Trump regime? What is the labor movement going to do to address the rampaging inflation that is eating up living standards? There's no wage policy. There's no bargaining policy of the Federation. What are they going to do to address the ongoing national health care crisis and disaster?... And what are they doing about the crisis of the unorganized?Chris TownsendThe labor movement finds itself (I would submit) with the leadership disinterested in going out and organizing the unorganized. But even for those who do (and there are some), the laws—Taft-Hartley primary among them—provide such a minefield that we have to run through, that our ability to organize on any scale for decades has been stopped. And therefore, we are condemned to a perpetual shrinking size, resources, and whatnot. [And what] might help for folks to figure out how or why this is happening is that the labor movement is systematically being converted from trade union fighting organizations, membership-driven fighting organizations, to harmless not-for-profit organizations. And this is today's administrative layer of trade union leaders that don't see anything wrong with that. But that doesn't help anyone in the shop, in the office, in the workplace. And it doesn't help anyone looking to the labor movement for something better—better treatment, better wages, better benefits, better conditions, better health and safety in the workplace.Chris TownsendLee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health. He writes the newsletter Undercurrent Events and co-hosts the podcast Politics in Question. And he is the author of The Business of America is Lobbying and Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.The whole issue of gerrymandering is really just an outgrowth of this way that we use single-winner districts with winner-take-all votes. It's also what entrenches the two-party system in the US, which limits the choice of voters. So there's this one weird voting mechanism that we have that most countries have gotten rid of, that is an antiquated voting system, that preserves the two-party system and makes gerrymandering just inevitable—and that's the use of single-member districts. Now, in a proportional system, you take away the districts, and you do this statewide, you can carve up larger states into a few multi-member districts. And then seats get allocated proportionally by party share. That takes away the entire incentive of gerrymandering, it gives voters everywhere meaningful choices, meaningful votes, and it is just a superior system of representing the pluralism and diversity of our pluralistic and diverse society.Lee DrutmanPeople like the idea of proportional representation as basic fairness—that people think that parties should get seats in proportion to the share of votes they get. I did some polling on it a few years ago, and I'm hoping to do a little bit more… But I think that one of the challenges is people don't entirely understand how it works. And so it's a challenge to poll people on a concept that they don't know about. But I think more and more people understand it. And from the polling I've seen, at a principles-based level, people get the idea that proportionality is a form of fairness, and people like fairness.Lee DrutmanKaty O'Donnell is the editorial director at Haymarket Books, a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.News 5/22/26* Our first story this week has to do with what appears to be the impending downfall of ultrazionist media personality, Bari Weiss. Weiss, who resigned from the New York Times to found the Free Press and then sold that venture to become “Editor-in-Chief” for CBS News under the Ellison regime, is reportedly facing down the barrel of her role being scaled back substantially. Puck reports “As Paramount closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery…members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News—and, eventually, CNN—in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.” This piece cites her missteps stewarding CBS News, including her inability to improve the ratings for Evening News, even failing to secure new anchor Tony Dokoupil a travel visa to China in time for President Trump's recent visit to the People's Republic. While a total dismissal of Weiss seems unlikely in the near future, such a dramatic reduction in her clout would constitute a tremendous, humbling blow.* Moving to state-level news, last week, Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis announced he would be commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting systems to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the Centennial State. Peters will now be eligible for parole June 1st. This move has been widely condemned, most notably by the Colorado Democratic Party which voted by a margin of over 90% to officially censure Polis. In a statement, the CDP wrote, “Reducing [Peters'] sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice…It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you're friends with the president.” According to NBC, the CDP also banned Polis from being able to “participate as an honored guest, speaker or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at party-sponsored functions.”* In more positive state-level news, NPR reports Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill banning prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi – which allow consumers to “place…wager[s] on…future outcome[s], like sports, elections, live entertainment” – from operating in the North Star State. This makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban the prediction betting platforms. As this story notes, the Trump administration is pursuing legal action on behalf of the platforms, ensuring a legal battle over whether states can act to protect their own consumers from these predatory betting services. Minnesota Rep. Emma Greenman, who introduced the measure, is quoted as saying, “We as a state should decide how best and what regulations we think should attach to gambling, to protect public safety, to protect our kids.” The administration, meanwhile, specifically the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is arguing in court that prediction market industry regulation should be the sole preserve of the federal government.* Looking toward Congress, this week saw a number of high-profile primaries, including in the state of Pennsylvania. Leading up to that primary, the Pennsylvania machine went all out against the congressional campaign of State Representative Chris Rabb. Rabb, who had won the endorsements of everyone from AOC and Rashida Tlaib to Jamie Raskin and Philly DSA to the Philadelphia Inquirer, was targeted by a barrage of anonymous text messages to Philadelphia voters accusing him of “spreading conspiracy theories and holding extremist views,” per the Inquirer. What is remarkable about this smear campaign, however, is that it was organized by Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee and that it violated federal election law by failing to disclose that fact. In another troubling portend of things to come, one of the texts featured an “AI-generated image of Rabb acknowledging his supposed lack of legislative accomplishments in Harrisburg.” Rumors have long circulated that Governor Josh Shapiro wanted Rabb to lose, and worked the backrooms to this end while avoiding public statements.* Yet, despite all of that, Rabb prevailed – winning over his two establishment-backed opponents with around 45% of the vote compared to his opponents, who each won approximately 30% and 24% respectively. The Pennsylvania primaries turned out to be a good night for progressives more generally, with Bob Brooks – a firefighter's union chief and former state rep. who successfully united the Democratic Party behind him, winning the endorsements of both Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders. Brooks will face off against freshman Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie in November in the R+1 seventh district of Pennsylvania, while Rabb's general election campaign is seen as little more than a formality in the D+40 PA-03.* Yet, if it was a good streak for Democratic progressives, it was a very bad one for Trump critics within the GOP. This week, Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district, buckling under the war chest deployed against him in what amounted to the most expensive House primary on record. Massie joked that “My vote was never for sale, so they bought a congressional seat. They found out what it cost.” Massie, perhaps Trump's most formidable intra-party opponent in the House during his second term, worked with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna on bills ranging from the Epstein Files Transparency Act to War Powers Resolutions related to the administration's actions in Venezuela and Iran. In retaliation, Trump made it clear that he would go to any lengths to ensure Massie would not be reelected. That said, Massie will remain in the House until January and has indicated that he will make that time as painful for Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson as he possibly can. Moreover, during his concession speech, Massie's supporters chanted for him to run for president in 2028, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Whether he is even entertaining that thought is unclear, but if he did run as a right-wing independent candidate, one could easily imagine him capturing a large enough share of the vote to deny certain states to the Republican nominee. Meanwhile, his ally across the aisle, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, said in a statement that Massie “lost because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war…He won voters under 45 by 30 points…Tonight, I say to [his] voters who feel rejected by Trump. We welcome you. Join our coalition to take on a rotten system and stand for the working class over the Epstein class.”* Massie isn't the only Republican targeted in the latest round of Trump purges. Downballot, Trump loyalists have ousted the Indiana Republicans who resisted Trump's pressure to implement mid-decade redistricting, but the real scalps he is claiming are in the Senate. Last weekend, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary runoff. Fox reports this makes Cassidy the “first elected Republican senator to lose renomination since Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana in 2012.” Trump wasted no time in dancing on Cassidy's political grave, writing on Truth Social, “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of a legend, and it's nice to see that his political career is OVER!” His supposed disloyalty, of course, refers to Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the Senate trial for his second impeachment following January 6th. Former Senator Mitt Romney, who also voted to convict, is quoted in this article saying that Cassidy is a “person of character,” and that his “departure is a loss for the country.” Cassidy, however, is likely soon to be joined by longtime Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn is currently making his last stand against scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that runoff election. Trump has long prevaricated regarding whether and whom he would endorse in this race, at times leaning towards either candidate but remaining neutral up until this week, when he formally gave the nod to Paxton, per the Texas Tribune. This move has caused great consternation amongst Senate Republicans and cautious optimism among Democrats, who see Paxton as the weaker opponent to go up against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November – giving Democrats their best chance in years to flip a Senate seat in Texas.* What Cornyn's next move will be is a mystery, especially as he has not yet officially lost the Texas primary. Cassidy, however, appears to have chosen the Massie route of going down fighting. This week, Cassidy flipped his position to become the deciding vote in favor of the Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran – successfully pushing it through along with support from fellow Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, despite disloyal opposition from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The measure was then sent back to the House, but fearful it might actually pass – Democratic holdout Jared Golden had vowed to vote yes, and war-weary House Republicans Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Barrett were all signaling their support – leadership abruptly canceled the vote, per MSN.* One factor cited in the Republicans' calculus around this latest War Powers push was the absences of Members of Congress. In their view, the absences would have given Democrats the votes they needed to win. Two of these absences have garnered substantial attention in the media: those of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida. The 83-year-old Wilson, who was missing for a month with little public acknowledgment or explanation, has finally resurfaced, saying that she was undergoing a major eye surgery but still plans to seek reelection. In a remarkably tone-deaf comment, a source close to the Congresswoman was quoted in Axios saying “missing votes is not a sign she's sick or retiring…She shows up when she wants to.” Still, at least her absence has been explained and she has now returned to her duties in the House. Congressman Kean's disappearance is more mysterious. As of May 21st, Kean has not “been seen in Washington for more than 75 days,” NOTUS reports. When his absence first began to gain media traction, his Chief of Staff added fuel to the fire with the cryptic remark “there are no cameras where Tom is.” Now it is being reported that his neighbors back in New Jersey haven't seen hide nor hair either. There has been some indication that Kean is dealing with a personal or medical issue, but Speaker Mike Johnson claims to have no knowledge of the particulars. It is not controversial to say that being an American Member of Congress is too important to simply be AWOL for long periods of time, especially without deigning to explain why to one's constituents. Something must be done.* Finally, we turn to Latin America, where former president Evo Morales has leveled claims that the government of his native Bolivia, in coordination with the DEA and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is plotting to “detain or kill” him, TeleSUR reports. According to this report, “Morales detailed specific military units allegedly involved, including the Army's Ninth Division in the tropical region under Colonel Franz Andrade Loza, whom he said the government promised to promote to general and appoint as armed forces commander ‘if he finishes off Evo.'” Morales also “cited an F-10 unit under Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Giménez Ortuño,” a former aide to the defense minister in the government of the unelected U.S.-backed regime of Jeanine Áñez. These allegations sound somewhat outlandish, but in a moment when the U.S. has recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worked to undermine the governments of Mexico and Colombia via the Hondurasgate scheme, and just recently moved to indict 94 year old Raúl Castro for his role in an incident three decades ago when the Cuban government downed a civilian aircraft that entered their sovereign airspace, it does not seem so far fetched.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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In the year 2000, Lance Wallnau picked up the phone to prep for an interview with a U.S. senator who had been clinically dead for nearly 30 minutes. The voice on the other end told him a story about seven islands rising in heaven — a story that would become the Seven Mountains Mandate. Years later, when Lance called the woman back to confirm the details, she said five words that changed everything: "I never told you that." So who — or what — was actually on the other end of that call? Prophetic voice Lance Wallnau opens up about the moment he believes he was speaking not to a human, but to an angel — and the chain of supernatural events that birthed the Seven Mountains revelation now reshaping the global Church. What if the message reshaping the Body of Christ was confirmed by heaven itself? In this episode: * The Acts 12 "Peter's angel" parallel Lance says happened to him personally — and the woman who insists she never made the call * The Senator Mike Crotts resurrection story: dead 25-30 minutes outside a Marriott, commanded back to life by his wife Phyllis * The heaven vision of 7 islands and 1 great mountain — and the words Jesus spoke: "There must be agreement" * The Isaiah 45 / Cyrus prophecy Lance heard audibly about Trump as the 45th president — years before the 2016 election * Kim Clement's prophecy that hospital staff couldn't stop from being fulfilled * The hidden "Diamond" code in the Gladiator arena scene — and why Lance says it's a prophetic parable for end-times unity * The Voice of Apostles 2000 moment in Harrisburg when an entire crowd reported hearing angels echo "AS ONE" * The final phone call from Senator Kratz the day before he died: "Now's the time." This isn't a sermon. This is the origin story Lance has rarely told publicly — the supernatural fingerprints behind every Seven Mountains conversation happening today. Podcast Episode 2124: The 'Angel' Phone Call That Birthed 7 Mountains | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

We mark the 250th anniversary by reading the parts of the Declaration nobody puts on the merch -- Jefferson's criminal charges against a king who blocked western settlement, strangled immigration, and held land promises over men who had bled for them. Then we turn to Cuba, where classified intel says the island has acquired 300+ military drones from Russia and Iran. We go back to the Bay of Pigs to establish the one rule that covers everything that comes next: half measures are always wrong. And we close with the hardest question in the room -- if the Castro regime falls, can the Cubans still on the island actually govern themselves, or does the best argument for a free Cuba walk around Miami? Plus the prediction market corruption story for what it actually is -- not a technology problem, but the oldest compensation trap in the republic.

The Alex Mengel Case: Cop Killing, Scalping, and a Shocking Run to Canada | Ol' Dirty Basement PodcastIn this Ol' Dirty Basement Podcast episode, the hosts discuss the life and crimes of Alex Mengel (also pronounced “Mangle/Mangol”), a Guyana-born immigrant who settled in the Bronx and later spiraled after losing his job and separating from his wife. After a 1985 hunting trip to the Catskills, Mengel was pulled over for speeding, murdered Officer Gary Steinmelosky, and fled, later attempting to abduct a 13-year-old girl while disguised in women's clothing. He escaped to Toronto, where he was captured driving the car of missing computer programmer Beverly Capone; police found the murdered officer's gun, the murder weapon, and Capone's scalp, with her stabbed body later found near Mengel's cabin. Investigators also recovered a map circling the Harrisburg area with marked locations potentially tied to unsolved murders. Mengel died during a transport after attacking a state trooper.00:00 Basement Intro Banter00:45 Meet Alex Mengel01:58 Early Life Bronx Years03:27 Taxi Talk Air Taxis04:36 Traffic Stop Turns Deadly07:33 Friends As Accessories11:23 On The Run North14:27 Toronto Capture Evidence15:42 Scalp Disguise Debate17:58 Dress Disguise Anecdote18:42 Map With X Marks20:23 Harrisburg Unsolved Torso22:44 Central PA Geography Talk26:33 Deported For Being Broke27:22 Transport Attack And Death28:42 Silence Of The Lambs Link30:30 Why Case Stayed Obscure33:38 Next Episode Roof Man36:06 DNA And Loose Ends37:00 Wrap Up And Plugs

You might think of the last week of May as the week of Memorial Day. But for nearly 250 spelling bee champions from across the country, it's “bee week” as they head to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. That includes our very own WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Champion Vedika Burman of Harrisburg. Meet our 11-year-old champion and hear how she's preparing for the big competition, in today's deep dive.

Our Friday guest was former Pennsylvania state representative Jeff Coleman. Jeff is the founder of Churchill Strategies, a communications firm based in Harrisburg. He is also co-host of Morning Light, a new television show that takes a faith-filled perspective on the daily news, which is seen locally on Lighthouse TV, channel 32.1, as well multiple streaming services. He is working with Common Ground USA to recognize local pillars of civil discourse with the The Spirit of Civility awards, one of which was awarded to our host, Joel Natalie here in Erie in April.

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa. SHOW TITLE: Science and the Seventh Sunday of Easter: How Faith and Science Co-exist in Ordinary Time   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   Easter Sunday may be over but the Easter Season is only just now coming to an end. While the Church calls this Ordinary time, there's nothing 'ordinary' about living as Resurrection people in a world driven by science, technology, questions and uncertainty. Today we're diving into this beautiful tension - and harmony - with Monsignor Frank Karwacki, pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and former science teacher. SCRIPTURE: John 10:10 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Albert the Great  

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether Ben cursed Shohei Ohtani’s bat by predicting that Ohtani would win the Cy Young award but not the MVP award, whether Bobby Witt Jr. could win his first MVP award this season, the defensive transformation of Luis Arraez, and more, then (33:16) further interrogate what homoerotic celebrations say about baseball culture, discuss the latest ABS challenge mishaps, answer listener emails (54:30) about an ABS double-or-nothing idea, trading challenges for runs, purchasing challenges midgame, an upside of umpire rotation, boosting offense with double-barreled batters, and a baseball equivalent to the Kelce brothers, plus Stat Blasts (1:28:21) about players with the most inning-ending at-bats in a game, swing rates in debut plate appearances, grand-slam merchants, teams with many MVP vote-getters, and picked-off pinch runners. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to preseason predictions episode Link to Ohtani slump story 1 Link to Ohtani slump story 2 Link to Ohtani slump story 3 Link to Ohtani slump story 4 Link to Ohtani slump story 5 Link to FG WAR leaders Link to B-Ref WAR leaders Link to FG post on Arraez Link to MLB.com on Arraez Link to FRV leaders Link to Outsports post 1 Link to Outsports post 2 Link to Outsports post 3 Link to homosociality wiki Link to Ross memoir Link to Valentine/Baty incident Link to Torres challenge denials Link to Heim play Link to Ben on accidental challenges Link to Jake on accidental challenges Link to Gausman quote Link to batter challenge leaders Link to Rumsfeld quote wiki Link to catcher challenge leaders Link to team challenge leaders Link to Clemens on FA $/WAR Link to Ortiz ump injury Link to double-barreled BP article 1 Link to double-barreled BP article 2 Link to HUAL segment Link to ex-athlete pods article 1 Link to ex-athlete pods article 2 Link to Tkachuks pod Link to Harrisburg vs. Erie game Link to 1977 Jays-Yanks game Link to five-inning-ending players Link to 2003 NL MVP voting Link to teams with 8+ MVP vote-getters Link to SABR on WAR and awards Link to Baumann on WAR and awards Link to Sam on downballot MVP votes Link to debut-PA swing rates data Link to innings 1-3 swing rate Link to innings 4+ swing rate Link to grand slams data Link to listener emails database Link to highest PR pickoff rates data Link to Haggerty pickoff game Link to SABR on PR specialists Link to Wright on PR specialists 1 Link to Wright on PR specialists 2 Link to Langs Bell fun fact Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

We sit down with Vashti DuBois, Founder and Executive Director of The Colored Girls Museum (TCGM) in Philadelphia—a groundbreaking, place-based “living museum” dedicated to honoring the “ordinary extraordinary” lives of Black women and girls.Shimera Dennis shares the inspiring story behind D&D Journey – Children with Disabilities Matter, a Harrisburg-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Motivated by her own experience raising two children with autism, Shimera created the organization to fill critical gaps in local resources and advocacy. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, she opens up about her journey, the challenges families face, and the impact of building a supportive community for those navigating autism.

Some Central Pennsylvania Moonshining History for you! Prince Farrington was the man to know in central Pennsylvania during Prohibition. With a network of 30-odd stills in ghost towns, stone donuts, and The Florida Fruit Farm, this North Carolina transplant and his perpetually angry wife Martha ran a business that kept whiskey in the glasses of people in Philly, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and reportedly as far away as Toronto.  But Repeal didn't stop him. He kept on moonshining until the FBI caught him in a Florida fish camp, where he was making a batch of orange brandy! A rare solo episode of Seen Through A Glass, just me and the mike and a glassful of unorthodox history. Enjoy! What I'm Drinking Today is a new release from Michter's, a first-ever barrel-strength release of their US*1 Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey, and it is a doozy.  The Smack Dab In The Centre segment is, appropriately, about Centre County's two distilleries, Big Spring Spirits and Barrel 21.  Next episode will be about...something. Something good!  See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0   https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au  Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Boldly resisting authority…like the definition of its name, Curtain Call Records recording artist Defiant has set out to ignore any rules or standards in hard rock music.  The 4-piece band from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania infuses elements of punk, alternative, classic rock and heavy metal to form its own unique brand of music.  Formed in 2018, Defiant has built a reputation with their high octane live shows playing on bills throughout the United States with the likes of From Ashes to New, The Texas Hippie Coalition, Kix, L.A. Guns,  Quiet Riot, Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, Tantric and Otep among others.  The band is comprised of Albert Halterman (vocals and guitar), Joe Defiant (guitar) Paul Barlowski (bass) and Paul Cochran (drums).  Defiant released their third EP  "IGNITE" in 2024 via Curtain Call Records.  Their new single "B.O.T.E." is set to be released on June 20, 2025  and is impacting radio now!  Defiant just wrapped up May/June 2025 tour with REHAB, Mickey Avalon, and Scotty Austin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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Riding Shotgun With Charlie #253 Lizzie Jackovich Firearm Owners Against Crime   Nearly everywhere I've gone for the last several years, I try to film an episode with someone. I've been going to the Great American Outdoor Show which is held in Harrisburg, PA, in the dead of winter and presented by NRA. Lizzie and I met at a Waffle House with some friends and did the show on the way to the GAOS. Yes, I'm surprised there was a WaHo close enough for breakfast. It was about 7 degrees outside when we met. And it was very windy!   Lizzie is a volunteer with Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC). FOAC is led by Jim Stoker (RSWC #187) and Klint Macro (RSWC #069 & #201). They're fighting all the time, like everyone else, with the anti-gun politicians. Lizzie is in it to make things better for her children and to make sure they don't lose the Right to Keep & Bear under her watch. They've got two groups, the ILLEA, Institute for Legal, Legislation, and Educational Action  and their Political Action Committee. The "crime" part of FOAC isn't "regular" crime; it's the crime of the politicians they're fighting.    For those who may be interested, the Pennsylvania carry permit is pretty easy to get. You need to fill out an application and give them a $20 bill. I went to central PA a few years ago to the Tommy Gun Warehouse and I drove a bit further to get my PA permit while I waited. It took an hour.    Lizzie has a history of gun owners and shooters in her family. Her grandfather was a chief of police. Her dad became a police officer, too, but he had several careers. As a young man, her dad was a Marine sniper and very much into shooting and fishing. As a young girl, Lizzie was into archery, joined the boys teams, and embarrassed them.    When she was older, she had some things happen in her life. When the police were called, they would often tell her "you're safe now" or "it's over, you're ok". But she didn't feel that way. That made her decision. She knew about firearms, but not enough to know what she was doing. She knew to keep her finger off and in a safe direction. Her first shots were with a Desert Eagle and that was a turn off, but then she went to a .22 and things were better. Finally, she settled on a 9mm.    Once she was comfortable shooting, she started thinking about carrying and that was something new to learn. She took some courses with Klint, started to draw from the holster and progressed through the program.  With her new skill and interest, she wasn't sure about instructing, but she was taking friends and family to the range. But she knew she needed something so she became an RSO through the USCCA. In the future, there could be some instructing for her. She could be a great advocate for female shooters. The hunger for learning and passing on is something Lizzie would enjoy.    We talk about some current events (from January 2026). It was hard to explain to folks that carrying two spare magazines isn't excessive or out of the norm for some folks. I have come around to believe that you need at least one spare mag for malfunctions.    With the FOAC events, Lizzie started running the gun bash. It's an event that raffles and auctions off firearms. It's a day to spend with others who are like minded and enjoy the shooting sports. They've also got the famous Wall of Guns! They hold these twice a year and it's all up to her!   There's lots of amazing volunteers working with groups all around the country. Lizzie was giving up a lot of time, in the cold weather, to spend at the Great American Outdoor Show. She was there all weekend. And I'm sure she'll be back next year and the year after that.    Favorite quotes: "Act like your rights depend on it…because they do." "That's the whole point; get unafraid. When you stay comfortable, you don't grow." "It gives me so much purpose. I can't think of a better organization to be giving my time and energy to." Firearm Owners Against Crime https://foac-pac.org/   FOAC-ILLEA https://foac-illea.org/   FOAC-ILLEA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FOACILLEA/   FOAC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/foacpac/   FOAC on X https://x.com/FOACPAC Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/   Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie supporters.    US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free! https://www.uslawshield.com   Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

In this episode of Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager, listeners share their questions and concerns, and Dennis offers guidance and insights. Carlos from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, asks about pursuing a career change to align with his passions, and Dennis shares his thoughts on taking risks and finding fulfillment. The conversation also touches on topics like marriage, loyalty, and the importance of considering one's spouse in life decisions. Additionally, Dennis discusses his own experiences with music and hobbies, and explores questions about God's emotions and the nature of happiness. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Loud Boom alerts, Mom of the week, and a bunch of babies bitching on Yelp that they didn't get there way. Sign up for Patreon for an extra episode every week at Patreon.com/jimflorentine Tour dates at Jimflorentine.com Coming to the following cities: Mrytle Beach, SC, Conroe, TX, Nashville, TN, Susanville, CA, Harrisburg and Erie, PA, Oveida, FL and more

Our primary election is just around the corner on May 19, so it feels like a good time to take stock of how well our voting process actually works. There are lots of ideas for improving elections here in Pennsylvania, from opening our primaries to making Election Day a holiday. Host Megan Harris joins State Rep. Chris Rabb and Armin Samii, a volunteer with March on Harrisburg, to discuss some proposals — and learn what ranked choice voting has in common with Baskin-Robbins. Check out RCVis, Armin's ranked choice voting data visualization tool, and read up on the history of closed primaries in PA. **This episode originally published on October 20, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, May 11th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh Fulton Commons City Winery Pittsburgh PGH Cultural Trust Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Sermon delivered on the Fifth Sunday After Easter, 2026, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Tobias Bayer. Epistle: James 1, 22-27. Gospel: John 16, 23-30. Epistle: James 1, 22-27. Gospel: John 16, 23-30.

With Commencement season upon us, the State System of Higher Education is sending thousands of graduates out into the workforce. Nearly 20,000 students are graduating from state system universities. Nearly 90% of the students are from Pennsylvania and most graduates stay in the state. Four-day school schedules are gaining in popularity across the country. Starting this fall, students at a Catholic secondary school in Williamsport, Lycoming County are joining the trend.The State Department of Health is working closely with health care providers in Lebanon County after three individuals were hospitalized with measles. The Office of State Inspector General has new office space in Forum Place in Harrisburg.  State Inspector General Michelle Henry says the move allows her entire department to be located on one floor, as opposed to three.A state House committee is advancing a suite of six bills to combat child sex trafficking Wellspan Health has officially opened Wellspan Carlisle Hospital.  It's the third new hospital Wellspan has opened this year following locations in Newberry and Shrewsbury, York County. York is being awarded $1.5 million to help city officials convert the vacant Dentsply Sirona property into affordable housing including 81 apartments, plus retail and office space. York's funding is part of a total of $10 million Governor Shapiro is awarding for affordable housing programs across the state.Who owns blighted homes in the city of Reading? The answer is often unclear. And it's hampering city officials from tracking down those owners and ultimately increasing the city's housing stock and tax base. You can learn more about this story on our website, here. And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.  Today's bright spot is this: There's a new free online quiz to predict and plan for longevity. It's good timing, as the oldest millennials turn 45 this year - and the oldest Gen Xers are 60. What's your longevity score? Take the quiz and find out, in a story from NPR, linked here. 

A memorial service Monday honored fallen Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor Jr. at PSP Headquarters in Harrisburg. The 40-year-old O'Connor was fatally shot on March 8th in Chester County during a traffic stop.Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has joined a coalition of nearly two-dozen states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse new restrictions on medication abortion. Pennsylvania has more than 450 community health centers that serve more than a million patients each year, many of whom are low-income earners. They operate without consistent state funding, despite supporters saying they're a good investment and help to fill gaps in the health care system.Childhood obesity is a major public health crisis. Doctors say GLP-1 drugs could help treat kids who are already experiencing adult conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. But some families face barriers to obtaining medications according to new research from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Pennsylvania State Police say a Chambersburg man told them he spent three days surveilling a former neighbor before fatally shooting him on May 1st.Berks County officials are announcing plans to purchase the former Wells Fargo Penn Street building and turn it into a new county government center.The Pennsylvania State Police is expanding their Rapid DNA program to municipal law enforcement agencies.

This episode of DSC's Campfires with Larry Weishuhn welcomes renowned outdoorsman, guide, and seminar speaker Randy Flannery back to Texas for a wide-ranging conversation on hunting, woodsmanship, and life on the road. Flannery shares insights from an intense seminar season, where he travels across the country speaking at major sportsmen's shows, connecting with hunters, and sharing decades of experience in the field. The discussion highlights some of the nation's premier outdoor shows, including the NRA Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—described as the “Super Bowl” of hunting expos—as well as other top-tier events across the country. Flannery emphasizes the importance of these gatherings not just for education, but for the relationships, stories, and sense of community they foster among hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. A major focus of the episode centers on the impact of extreme weather conditions on wildlife and hunting success. Flannery details the severe drought in Maine—the worst he's seen—which dramatically affected water levels, habitat conditions, and animal behavior. He explains how these environmental shifts made traditional hunting methods less effective, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and true woodsmanship in the field. Flannery stresses that modern technology can never replace foundational hunting skills. He underscores that success in challenging conditions comes down to reading terrain, understanding animal behavior, and mastering tracking and stalking techniques. Through his tracking and stalking schools, he teaches hunters how to develop these critical skills—training that has grown in demand as hunters seek to move beyond reliance on tools like trail cameras. The conversation also explores the broader philosophy of hunting, where Flannery emphasizes that the most important tool a hunter possesses is their mind. He discusses the need for preparation, adaptability, and respect for the land—whether navigating the dense forests of Maine or the vast ranches of Texas. In addition, Flannery shares updates on his upcoming book, which will focus heavily on woodsmanship, tracking, and stalking whitetails. Drawing from a lifetime of experience and mentorship, the book aims to preserve traditional hunting knowledge that he believes is being lost in today's technology-driven world. The episode concludes with a look ahead at upcoming hunting seasons, preparations at his Maine outfitting operation, and encouragement for listeners to stay engaged in conservation and advocacy efforts—particularly through support of organizations like the NRA and DSC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, David Marshall, CSC Contract, Grant and Operations Manager for the Center for Schools and Communities — a division of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit based in the Harrisburg area — brings a unique vantage point to the conversation: an engineering background, 16 years in corporate America, 12 years as a facilities director, and now seven years as a business manager. That combination of technical, operational, and financial experience shapes everything about how he approaches his work.   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/   Episode 326 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Theatre Harrisburg's story is Harrisburg's story. This Tuesday's Grit & Gravitas features special guest Lorien Reese Mahay, Executive Director of Theatre Harrisburg, as the organization celebrates 100 years of creativity, resilience, and community.    Founded by a group of women in the basement of the Harrisburg Library, Theatre Harrisburg has spent a century bringing people together through productions built by local hands and local talent. Lorien shares what makes community theatre so powerful and reflects on her unexpected path to Harrisburg, stepping into the role on the very day the theatre reopened after COVID.  As Lorien opens up about stewardship, imposter syndrome, and listening before leading, tune in for business vitamins and a beautiful reminder that art gives us a place to belong. Theatre Harrisburg is presenting Godspell through May 10 and “Follies” & Festivities: A Theatre Harrisburg Centennial Celebration in Two Acts. Learn more at theatreharrisburg.com.

Sermon delivered on the Third Sunday After Easter, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Tobias Bayer. Epistle: 1 Peter 2, 11-19. Gospel: St. John 16, 16-22.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing to activate a solar microgrid to provide power for a data center at its regional office and State Police barracks in New Stanton. A transit system in Northeast Pennsylvania is investing in a multi-million-dollar expansion project. It's known as the Pocono Pony. If you have tickets for FIFA World Cup matches this summer, you might be wondering how to travel to the games or where to park. Pennsylvania's spring turkey hunting season will soon open. The latest edition comes on the heels of the best harvest in the last five years. The 25th annual “Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous” is underway in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. It's an event that attracts artists from across the United States and globally.   Pennsylvania State Police are debuting a new state-of-the-art mobile communications unit - to bolster their capabilities this week, with hundreds of thousands of fans expected in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft. Friday (today) is Arbor Day - and the York County Master Gardeners are holding a ceremonial tree planting at John Rudy Park. Events this weekend include the Wetlands Festival at Harrisburg's Wildwood Park, Saturday from 10 to 4. And this weekend is Fountain Fest in Chambersburg. And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today's bright spot is this: This week, amid all the memories of Prince as we mark 10 year since his death – there was one story that stood out. The story of Prince's neighbor Yvette who grew up with Prince as her babysitter. But he wasn't known as Prince then – instead his nickname was Skipper. Her memories and story is archived through StoryCorps and the Library of Congress.   Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. But your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mom of the week, Never Happened Story and some Inspirational Quotes that inspire no one. Join Patreon for an extra episode each week at Patreon.com/jimflorentine See Jim on tour coming to the following cities: Nashville, Tacoma and Spokane, WA, Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK, Susanville, CA, Pottstown and Harrisburg, PA.  Tickets: Jimflorentine.com