Podcasts about Heartland

Elpi & Becks, the singing real estate agents. Cherry Lucas, deputy Dunedin mayor. The Bree & Clint chip with Heartland is flying off the shelves. ANOTHER streaming platform?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to FIFA World Cup base camps, Kansas City can flex. Three of the world's top-seven teams — Argentina, England and Netherlands — have made it official: They're summer camping in KC.On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell explains how Kansas City created the conditions to land those teams — and what it means to have them and their fans coming to the Heartland.Also, Kansas State reporter Kellis Robinett goes inside the coaching change at K-State. Jerome Tang is out, and the Wildcats are in the market for a new men's basketball coach. Complicating matters: Tang was fired with cause for postgame press conference comments, and he plans to fight the school for his $18.67 million buy out.0:02 — Intro1:07 — What teams will basecamp conversation with Sam 9:37 —  How Jackstack might've helped England chose KC 16:58 — What led up to K-state hiring their head basketball coach with Kellis29:36 - What's on Blair's Radar this week

oday on the show: The legendary Co-founder of the American Indian Movement and International Indian Treaty Council, Bill Means, joins us from Minnesota for an in-depth look at Trump's police state tactics in the heartlands and the fight back by the American Indian Movement The post AIM Co-Founder Bill Means on Trump's Police State Tactics in the Heartlands appeared first on KPFA.

Bree & Clint are STOKED to finally launch our chip with Heartland - Hot Honey Crispy Chicken! On supermarket shelves all over New Zealand. We celebrated live from Fat Eddie's in Christchurch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the top teams SHINED at potential state championship matchups at the Heartland Hoops Classic this past weekend. Mike Sautter and Jacob Padilla recap the event on the latest Nebraska Preps Postgame, and dive into the aftermath of the WINS and LOSSES from the showcase. Is Ashland-Greenwood and Ogallala the GAME OF THE YEAR, or did Lincoln North Star and Westside's overtime contest over-shadow the Class C1 showdown? Shakeups in the top 10 of each class, and much more!0:00 INTRO0:50 Heartland Hoops Classic Recap1:54 Grand Island Lutheran Takes Down Wallace in Top 10 Class D2 Contest4:15 Howells-Dodge Takes Down St. Mary's in Class D Top Contender Showdown8:10 (C2) Bergan Catholic Handles (C1) Doniphan-Trumbull12:12 Alma Takes Key Win over Adams Central at Heartland Hoops15:05 Elkhorn North Rebounds from Norris Loss with GICC Win17:35 Game of the Year Matchup Goes to Ogallala Over Ashland-Greenwood24:10 Omaha Westside Holds on In Overtime to Down Lincoln North Star30:25 Norris Survives Final Test of Weeklong Gauntlet with Win Over Scottsbluff36:55 Westside Takes No. 1 in Latest Class A Top 10, Millard North to No. 237:37 Lincoln Southwest Slides to No. 3 After Bellevue West Loss40:40 Creighton Prep Wins Saturday over Rockhurst on Buzzer-Beater42:30 Class A Top 10 Remains the Same in Final Five Spots43:55 No Major Changes in Class B Top 10 | Games to Watch46:35 Class C1 Changes in Top 10 and Games to Watch47:25 Some Changes in Class C2, D1, and D2 Top 1049:00 Lincoln Christian Tops Pender in Standalone Girls Matchup55:20 Jacob Padilla Shoutouts!57:47 CLOSE - Like & Subscribe to Nebraska Preps Postgame!Follow Mike Sautter on social:Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yh7h3tjf Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikesautter_Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikesautter Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/mikesautter Follow Hurrdat Sports on social:Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSportsHurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com#NebraskaHighSchoolBasketball #Omaha #Lincoln #Basketball #NebraskaBasketball #NEBPreps #NebraskaPrepsPostgame #HighSchoolBasketball #Nebraska #BasketballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Double Tap - Ep 448 This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Primary Arms Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Second Call Defense Mitchell Defense (Code: WLS10) Swampfox Optics Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 New Public notes page. DEAR WLS Question from Dependable Don Hey bob what's it going to take to get a couple Gideon optics in ace vr….. I know your listening make it happen and the fans will try to stop Aaron from doing a over the pants handy Question from Duke of Crude from Texas Duke of Crude: Why is 28 gauge becoming more popular than 16 gauge? I ve been dabbling into shotguns recently and have noticed a large amount of 28 gauge availability even at places like Walmart. Notes: Savage is now Jar Jar binks with his stupid ass avatars he uses on the show to match some of the stupid ass comments he says. Also this being written in January, will Aaron go through more jobs, relationships, or vehicles in 2026? Question from Anonymous Coward from Florida Hi. Could y'all explain the legal process of building an sbr at home? I asked a local shop about doing the paperwork through them just to make it simple and their $200 fee, while probably reasonable, kind of put a damper on my excitement for free tax stamps. I know I need to get fingerprints and pictures done and engrave my address on the gun. What are my best options for accomplishing those things myself? Question from Anonymous Coward from Nebraska Dear wls. I have a bolt action 6.5 creedmoor pistol if I SBR it and for whatever reason want to unsbr it what would I have to do? Question from Anonymous Coward from NC Question for the cast from RealDeal Episode 644 got me thinking about printing suppressors. What if a company sold you a mounting device, either direct thread or QD, that is made of a material that can handle the heat. Then that company will sell along with it a STL file that allows you a certain number of prints or unlimited prints of the actual baffles/can. It would thread onto the mount that is on your gun and you could print an unlimited number of replacement “cans”. Just a thought that popped in. Also the only serialized part would be the mount. So you can just throw away the printed portion and slap on a new one. Let me know your thoughts. #textwhiledriving #agency171 #wls Question from Jaqin Ta'Sox from CT From Jaqin Ta'Sox: Question: Can you choose the order that the episodes are loaded into podcasts or is my app screwing with me? I ask because I'll listen to an episode with a guest, the listen to the following episode in the app and it says we have a guest in the next show. I feel like it keeps spoiling the surprise. Life full of spoilers. GUN INDUSTRY NEWS FN America Strike 9mm PCC with P90 Chassis and Polymer FSA Stocks at SHOT 2026 FN America unveiled the Strike 9mm pistol caliber carbine (PCC) at SHOT 2026, featuring a chassis compatible with the P90 magazine and modular polymer folding stocks from FN's Fast-Attachable Stock (FSA) lineup. The Strike PCC is designed for reliability and modularity, accepting P90 magazines for 9mm ammunition. Additional FSA stocks were shown for polymer construction, enhancing customization options. Shell-Tech Launches Shell-Tech Gear Shell-Tech has introduced Shell-Tech Gear, a new line of products aimed at the firearms and shooting industry. The launch was announced on February 2026 via Shooting Wire. Specific details on the gear's design and functionality were highlighted in the release. SHOT Show 2026: Small Players Deserving Recognition The article highlights lesser-known exhibitors at SHOT Show 2026 who introduced innovative firearms industry products and technologies. It emphasizes companies making significant contributions despite their smaller scale. These shout-outs aim to draw attention to emerging players in the market. Holosun Announces New Optics Lineup for 2026 Holosun has unveiled several new red dot sights and enclosed emitters targeted at pistol, rifle, and tactical users for release in 2026. Key models include updates to the EPS and SCS series with improved durability and multi-reticle options. These optics emphasize solar power integration and ruggedized housings for competitive and duty use. Hornady Announces Dates for 2026 Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match Hornady has announced the dates for the 2026 Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match, a multi-gun shooting competition. The event continues the series focused on 3-gun disciplines. Specific dates and location details are provided in the announcement. Palmetto State Armory PSA Sabre MK-12 Mod-O Long Range Build Palmetto State Armory details the PSA Sabre MK-12 Mod-O, a long-range AR-15 build designed for precision shooting at distances up to 800 yards. The rifle features a 18-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, mid-length gas system, and B5 Systems furniture for enhanced accuracy and control. It incorporates PSA's custom components including the Sabre lower receiver and JAKL-compatible upper for optimal performance. SHOT 2026: Taurus TX9 Judge 20th Anniversary Wood Home Defender Taurus unveiled the TX9 Judge 20th Anniversary Wood Home Defender at SHOT 2026, commemorating 20 years of the Judge revolver line. This special edition features a wood furniture aesthetic tailored for home defense applications. It builds on the compact TX9 platform with anniversary-specific customizations. Vortex Triumph Red Dot Sight Vortex Optics has released the Triumph, an ultra-affordable red dot sight designed for everyday carry and range use. It features a 3 MOA dot, 50,000-hour battery life, and fully multi-coated lenses in a lightweight, durable aluminum housing. The sight is optimized for pistols and carbines with a low-profile mount. Smith & Wesson Field Ethos Model 36 DAO No-Lock .38 Spl Snubnose Smith & Wesson has released the Field Ethos Model 36, a double-action-only snubnose revolver chambered in .38 Special without an internal lock mechanism. It features a 3-inch barrel and is designed for field carry with enhanced durability. The revolver emphasizes reliability and simplicity for everyday defense. Beretta B22 Jaguar Product Preview at SHOT 2026 Beretta unveiled the B22 Jaguar, a new rimfire rifle, at SHOT 2026, designed from the ground up with modern features for precision shooting. The rifle incorporates advanced ergonomics and customizable components tailored for competitive and recreational shooters. It represents Beretta's entry into the growing .22LR market segment with innovative engineering. Caldwell Claycopter Shotgun Targets Announced for SHOT Show 2026 Caldwell has unveiled the Claycopter, a new line of remote-controlled shotgun targets for SHOT Show 2026. These drone-based clay targets simulate realistic bird flight patterns for trap, skeet, and sporting clays practice. The product aims to enhance shotgun training with programmable flight paths and app integration. US PALM Storm Series CAT-4 Rifles Enter AR Market at SHOT 2026 US PALM has introduced the Storm Series CAT-4 rifles, a new line of AR-platform firearms showcased at SHOT 2026. These rifles feature a proprietary CAT-4 operating system designed for enhanced reliability and performance in the AR market. The series targets enthusiasts seeking innovative alternatives to traditional AR designs. SnakeStaff Systems Product Introduction SnakeStaff Systems is featured in industry news with a focus on their tactical products. The article highlights their offerings without specifying individual model details or release timelines. Content centers on the company's presence in the firearms and tactical equipment sector. Vortex Triumph Red Red Dot Sight Vortex Optics has released the Triumph Red, a compact open reflex red dot sight designed for everyday carry and concealed firearms. It features a 3 MOA dot, auto-brightness adjustment, and a lightweight polymer housing. The sight is optimized for pistols and micro-compact platforms with a low-profile mount. Trijicon Unveils New Hunting Optics Lineup for 2026 Trijicon has released a series of new hunting optics designed for big game hunters, featuring enhanced low-light performance and rugged durability. The lineup includes riflescopes, red dots, and binoculars tailored for various hunting scenarios from close-quarters to long-range. These optics emphasize Trijicon's signature illuminated reticles and premium glass quality. Roswell Rifle Works Unveils US-Made SR-3M Vikhr at SHOT 2026 Roswell Rifle Works has introduced a fully US-made version of the Russian SR-3M Vikhr submachine gun at SHOT 2026. The rifle replicates the compact, high-velocity design with 9mm and .300 Blackout chamberings. It features a short 5.56x30mm-inspired round at 850 m/s muzzle velocity, emphasizing domestic production. Arktis Unveils Multispectral Camouflage Cloak at SHOT Show 2026 Arktis introduced their new multispectral camouflage cloak at SHOT Show 2026, designed for advanced concealment across visual, near-infrared, and thermal spectra. The lightweight, packable design targets military and tactical users seeking superior low-observable performance. It builds on Arktis' expertise in adaptive camouflage systems. Walmart Liable for Gun Sale to Suicidal Employee in Jury Verdict A federal jury found Walmart liable for negligently selling a handgun to a suicidal employee who later used it to commit suicide. The case hinged on claims that Walmart failed to properly train staff to recognize warning signs during the purchase. The verdict awards $1 million to the victim's family, raising questions about retailer responsibilities in firearm sales. Zenith Firearms Unveils ZF-9 and ZF-10 MRDS PDW Pistols at SHOT 2026 Zenith Firearms introduced the ZF-9 and ZF-10, a pair of compact MRDS-ready PDW pistols chambered in 9mm and 10mm, respectively, at SHOT 2026.

After a week FULL of upsets in high school basketball, this week's action has multiple GAME OF THE YEAR contests, including a full slate of action at the Heartland Hoops Classic. Mike Sautter and Jacob Padilla break down the past week of action and preview this week's top games in the latest episode of Nebraska Preps Postgame. Some of the top teams in Class A boys and girls fell in SHOCKING upsets in the past week, while this week sets up plenty of opportunities for state championship game previews. 0:00 INTRO0:25 Omaha Westside Girls Upset No. 1 Omaha North4:40 Lincoln North Star's Senior Day Emotions6:00 Millard West Wins at Lincoln Southwest6:50 More Upsets Across Class A Boys Basketball8:35 Creighton Prep Takes Down No. 1 Lincoln Southwest 10:34 Omaha Westside Jumps to No. 2 in Latest Class A Top 1012:25 Lincoln North Star Falls to No. 3 After Omaha Central Loss14:43 Millard North Drops to No. 4; Key Players Return15:38 Creighton Prep Remains at No. 5 with Top 10 Wins19:35 Papillion-La Vista South's Big Week for District Seeding21:35 Papillion-La Vista Moves Up to No. 822:45 Class A Top 10 Wrap Up23:48 Slight Changes in Class B Top 10 | BUSY Week Preview27:40 Scottsbluff's Western Nebraska Travel Gauntlet29:00 Little Movement in Class C1 Boys Top 1032:55 Auburn Demolishes Freeman in Conference Title Game34:55 Syracuse Wins Over Yutan35:20 Class C2 Top 10 36:03 Pender/Oakland-Craig Girls Conference Title Showdown37:43 FKC Tournament Championship Recaps | Elm Creek Girls Wins, Overton Boys Impress39:55 Class D1 Top 10 Wrap Up40:40 Class D2 Top 10 Wrap Up41:20 Pender Girls Travel to Lincoln Christian for Game of the Year?42:10 Heartland Hoops Classic Preview47:40 Jacob Padilla Shoutouts!49:20 CLOSE - Like & Subscribe to Nebraska Preps PostgameFollow Mike Sautter on social:Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yh7h3tjf Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikesautter_Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikesautter Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/mikesautter Follow Hurrdat Sports on social:Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSportsHurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com#NebraskaHighSchoolBasketball #Omaha #Lincoln #Basketball #NebraskaBasketball #NEBPreps #NebraskaPrepsPostgame #HighSchoolBasketball #Nebraska #BasketballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are a presence-driven church. Our mission is to lead people of all generations into life-changing encounters with God, so they can discover their purpose and walk in Kingdom identity.This is a message from guest speaker Don Crum.------------------------------------------Learn more about Heartland⁠https://www.HeartlandChurch.net⁠GIVE to support Heartland and related ministries⁠https://www.HeartlandChurchOnline.com/give⁠------------------------------------------Connect furtherINSTAGRAM⁠https://www.instagram.com/HeartlandChurchOfficial⁠FACEBOOK⁠https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandChurchOfficial⁠YOUTUBE⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandChurchOfficial------------------------------------------

This week on Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: The Heartland Labor Forum examines the stunning decision to shut down the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette just hours after workers won their case at the U.S. Supreme Court, with NewsGuild–CWA president John Schleuss on what comes next. The Power Line Podcast goes inside the substation with Arizona Public Service electricians Juan Huerta and Beau Tubbs, exploring high-risk work, accountability, and what it takes to stay safe where everything connects. On the Green and Red Podcast, hosts revisit the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins, the rise of SNCC, and the lessons mass direct action still holds today. Labor Jawn features songwriter Mindy Mary on Striking at King's, a new labor song inspired by a 1938 Pennsylvania farmworkers' strike—and why its message still resonates. On the Labor Heritage Power Hour, we feature one of the powerful medleys from the Labor Heritage Foundation's Songs for Minneapolis YouTube playlist, responding in music to recent ICE killings. Bonus track: Labor History in 2:00 looks back at the 1919 Seattle General Strike, when tens of thousands of workers shut down a city and briefly ran it themselves. Plus, in Shows You Should Know, quick highlights from Alan on Labor, Union Talk, Apple Box Talks, The Union Labor Advisory Network Podcast, and Labor Radio on KBOO. Find links to every show at laborradionetwork.org Follow: #LaborRadioPod Contact: info@laborradionetwork.org This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon & Harold Phillips.

"If you're planning a road-trip in the South Island in the coming months, tack on a scenic foray with the Mid-Canterbury heartland. Easily reached within an hour from Christchurch, it's an understated, uncrowded region that handsomely rewards the eager explorer, headlined by its spectacular scenic high country and blissful sense of escapism. Fanning out from Ashburton and bounded by the silvery braids of the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, Mid-Canterbury spans the extremes, from pancake-flat plains to serrated, sky-piercing peaks. The mountains rise up to meet you remarkably quickly, after driving west from Ashburton. Here's a round-up of some sure-fire favourites to add to your leisurely road- trip." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Brake Check, we're getting into what's really going on in freight right now — and yeah, things are finally getting interesting again. Charles Gracey sits down with JP Hampstead from FreightWaves to break down why the truckload market is suddenly way more volatile than what we've seen the past couple years. Winter storms, rising tender rejections, tightening capacity, spot rates heating up — we explain what all of that actually means without the fluff. If you've been wondering whether this market shift is real or just another fake-out, this conversation puts it into plain English. We also dig into earnings and outlooks from major carriers like Old Dominion, Heartland, and CFI, talk inventory levels, tariffs, and why some shippers are trying (and failing) to lock in last year's rates. The big question: is this finally a sustainable rebound, or are we setting up for another crash? Then we shift to the people side of trucking with Kevin Hall, CEO of CDLLife. We talk driver recruiting, why drivers are being way pickier right now, what a “quality driver” actually means, and why respect matters more than most job ads want to admit. If you recruit drivers, manage drivers, or are a driver, this part hits home. And to wrap it up, Malcolm Harris jumps in for some real talk on the current freight temperature, broker vs carrier perspectives, and why relationship-based freight might finally be making a comeback. Markets, money, drivers, relationships — it's all in here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling episode, humanity clings to survival in the shadow of a catastrophe that refused to stay buried. Safe havens come with conditions. Miracles arrive with strings attached. And the line between protector and predator grows thinner with every passing day. As civilization flickers in the ruins, listeners are invited into a world where salvation wears a reassuring smile, science promises second chances, and hope may be the most dangerous temptation of all. What does it mean to be human when memory can be erased, bodies rebuilt, and the future engineered by unseen hands? Darkly philosophical, quietly devastating, and steeped in moral unease, this episode asks a single, unsettling question: If something offers to save us—should we ever stop to ask why? To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a major shift for global trade, shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are returning to the Red Sea route under naval protection. This decision marks a turning point after months of diversions around Africa due to regional instability. Despite a difficult quarter, Heartland Express sees a path to recovery by focusing on improved operating margins. Company executives believe that integrating recent acquisitions and tightening costs will position the fleet for success later this year. Legal developments are also in focus as a long-running lawsuit involving Werner Enterprises nears a final settlement. The deal addresses claims from nearly 100,000 drivers regarding unpaid wages for non-driving time and rest breaks. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a major shift for global trade, shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are returning to the Red Sea route under naval protection. This decision marks a turning point after months of diversions around Africa due to regional instability. Despite a difficult quarter, Heartland Express sees a path to recovery by focusing on improved operating margins. Company executives believe that integrating recent acquisitions and tightening costs will position the fleet for success later this year. Legal developments are also in focus as a long-running lawsuit involving Werner Enterprises nears a final settlement. The deal addresses claims from nearly 100,000 drivers regarding unpaid wages for non-driving time and rest breaks. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tulsa men have won 6 straight games by an average of 14 points and are playing their best ball of the season, but the most important week of the regular season looms large. A Florida road trip against two of the best teams in the league: FAU (a Tier B opportunity on KenPom) and USF (Tier A).We recap Tulsa's big home wins over North Texas and Wichita State before previewing the huge week in front of us.After that, we talk women's hoops, ask what happened to the Havoc in the Heartland, and recap all of the other active sports happening at TU right now.Chapters:0:00 - Intro01:23 - Men's Hoops Recap24:31 - Men's Hoops Preview41:27 - Women's Hoops Recap51:01 - Women's Hoops Preview53:04 - What Happened to Havoc in the Heartland?55:17 - Football Notes56:09 - Women's Golf58:20 - Men's Tennis01:00:34 - Women's Tennis01:03:18 - Softball01:05:09 - Outro

Heartland's Tim Benson is joined once again by Daniel J. Mahoney, professor emeritus at Assumption University and senior fellow at the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy, to discuss his latest book, The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now. They chat about what is the “Ideological Lie,” how the totalitarians from the Jacobins onward have relied on it, and how our failure to learn from the totalitarian tragedy of the twentieth century allowed the ideological virus to metastasize in new and alarming ways.Get the book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/persistence-ideological-lie/Show Notes:The American Mind: Daniel J. Mahoney – “Fighting the Ideological Lie”https://americanmind.org/salvo/fighting-the-ideological-lie/City Journal: Daniel DiSalvo – “The Destructiveness of Ideological Thinking”https://www.city-journal.org/article/daniel-j-mahoney-persistence-ideological-lieFusion: Juliana Geran Pilon – “To Lie or Not to Lie”https://fusionaier.org/2025/to-lie-or-not-to-lie/Law & Liberty: Theodore Dalrymple – “Diagnosing the Ideological Mind”https://lawliberty.org/book-review/diagnosing-the-ideological-mind/Law & Liberty: Daniel J. Mahoney – “The Persistence of the Lie”https://lawliberty.org/the-persistence-of-the-lie/National Review: John O'Sullivan – “Lies, Damned Lies, and Ideology”https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2025/06/lies-damned-lies-and-ideology/The University Bookman: Jeffrey Folks – “Unmasking the Ideological Lie”https://kirkcenter.org/reviews/unmasking-the-ideological-lie/ In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

So many helping hands involved with Second Harvest Heartland and the amazing work they do - one of them being Pete Wilson, he sits down with Chad to discuss the work him and others do with feeding so many in need, the camaraderie involved with this team and how people can get involved as volunteers!

Fighting hunger is a group effort, yes Second Harvest Heartland is the primary featured helping hands but there is a community out there that collectively are here to help and Angelica Klebsch is the Director of Community Partnerships with Second Harvest Heartland - she shares her story, the outreach in the community she works with and the importance of food banking when it comes to providing meals for people!

How much does it cost to provide a meal for someone? Just one dollar - Erica Campbell serves as the Second Harvest Heartland Chief Development Officer and shares the mission behind providing meals for those in need and shares a generous matching offer for this hour!

Cause Marketing & Events Manager at Second Harvest Heartland Anne Laskey talks about what the radiothon means to SHH, the impact it will have, and how the community always shows up to help.

Sarah Moberg is the Chief Executive Officer of Second Harvest Heartland. She talks about the need for donation and the hunger-relief network that are working to meet the moment.

Heartland's Tim Benson is joined once again by Daniel J. Mahoney, professor emeritus at Assumption University and senior fellow at the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy, to discuss his latest book, The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now. They chat about what is the “Ideological Lie,” how the totalitarians from the Jacobins onward have relied on it, and how our failure to learn from the totalitarian tragedy of the twentieth century allowed the ideological virus to metastasize in new and alarming ways.Get the book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/persistence-ideological-lie/Show Notes:The American Mind: Daniel J. Mahoney – “Fighting the Ideological Lie”https://americanmind.org/salvo/fighting-the-ideological-lie/City Journal: Daniel DiSalvo – “The Destructiveness of Ideological Thinking”https://www.city-journal.org/article/daniel-j-mahoney-persistence-ideological-lieFusion: Juliana Geran Pilon – “To Lie or Not to Lie”https://fusionaier.org/2025/to-lie-or-not-to-lie/Law & Liberty: Theodore Dalrymple – “Diagnosing the Ideological Mind”https://lawliberty.org/book-review/diagnosing-the-ideological-mind/Law & Liberty: Daniel J. Mahoney – “The Persistence of the Lie”https://lawliberty.org/the-persistence-of-the-lie/National Review: John O'Sullivan – “Lies, Damned Lies, and Ideology”https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2025/06/lies-damned-lies-and-ideology/The University Bookman: Jeffrey Folks – “Unmasking the Ideological Lie”https://kirkcenter.org/reviews/unmasking-the-ideological-lie/

The scale of fraud in federal entitlement programs is truly staggering with some estimates reaching into the TRILLIONS, and we have to ask, who can be held accountable for all this?Fresh off the plane home from Switzerland, Linnea, Donald, and Jim discuss the Heartland Institute's inaugural WORLD PROSPERITY FORUM, the antidote to the globalism of the World Economic Forum held at Davos every year... which Linnea and Donald may or may not have also gone to visit while in Europe.And on UNHINGED: An insane viral video of a nurse shows her instructing "resistors" on how to harm ICE agents. How did we even get to this point? And why on Earth are there so many videos like this?The Heartland Institute's Linnea Lueken, S.T. Karnick, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and Donald Kendal will talk about all of this and more on Episode #524 of the In The Tank Podcast.Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook.Visit our sponsor, Advisor Metals: https://climaterealismshow.com/metals In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

This story starts at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska. At the HATCH Summit. A gathering about world-building and cultivating relationships—set in a town with a long memory, including its role in the Underground Railroad. And from there, it moves to music. To Gangstagrass. They're Emmy-nominated. Billboard-charting. And they're also the soundtrack for Dispatch from the Heartland. Hip hop and bluegrass sit together here— banjo and bars, rhythm and rhyme— without explanation. Just present. Tate Chamberlin sat down with Gangstagrass— Dolio The Sleuth, B.E. Farrow, Rench, Sleevs, Danjo Whitener, and R-SON, the Voice of Rason. There's a quote they have that keeps coming back: We all do better when we all do better. Can't get better than that. That quote opens up a longer story. One that passes through blackface minstrelsy— an old form of Entertainment in the United States where white performers painted their faces black and acted out cruel, exaggerated versions of Black life, earning premium wages while doing it, taking work, money, and stages away from Black performers, turning real people into jokes and stereotypes. Those images didn't stay on the stage. They moved into songs. Movies. Cartoons. Into culture. This is a story about Music. About memory. About relationship. About Afrofuturism— not as escape, but as continuity. A future imagined with the past fully in frame.

Federal agents have descended on Minneapolis in the U.S., and things have gotten chaotic — and deadly. The Trump administration says the agents are there to enforce immigration law, but officers have shot three people so far, killing two, and are using tear gas and smoke on protesters. So today, we're looking at the potential health impacts of tear gas. We'll talk about what we do — and don't — know about potential long-term effects of this stuff. And we're also looking into research on the mental health effects of immigration raids. We speak to Dr. Jennifer Brown, Dr. Carlee Toddes, and Dr. William Lopez. This episode does mention mental health issues. Find resources here: spotify.com/resources  For more on William Lopez's research on ICE raids, check out his new book, Raiding the Heartland https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53706/raiding-heartland?srsltid=AfmBOoperKoqv48ZYzaHfQ87nM2xI3QiAbI7lo2wLqt5BykNo-47cHxS Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/3MbC1Py In this episode, we cover: (00:00) What's going on in Minneapolis? (05:40) Tear gas is banned in war  (08:34) What tear gas does to the body (16:44) The possible long-term effects of tear gas (22:44) Can you protect yourself from tear gas? (24:36) How immigration raids affect people's health (34:10) Do ICE raids make communities safer? This episode was produced by Blythe Terrell, Meryl Horn, Michelle Dang, Ekedi Fausther-Keeys and Rose Rimler. Wendy Zukerman is our executive producer. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Michelle Dang and Ekedi Fausther-Keeys. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Bobby Lord, Bumi Hidaka, So Wylie, Emma Munger and Peter Leonard.   Special thanks to all the Minnesotans who took the time to speak to us about what's going on there, including photographer Matt Gundrum. Thanks also to the other researchers we spoke to, including Dr. Margot Moinester, Professor Joanna Dreby. Thanks to Paul Schreiber, Nimra Azmi, Whitney Potter and Jack Weinstein. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Lakely of The Heartland Institute joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of Heartland’s recent Anti-Davos initiative: The World Prosperity Forum. We also discuss MN’s all-encompassing graft, free markets as an antidote to misery, the truth behind the Ice riots in Minneapolis, and more!

Vance McCoy - Lead Educator for Transitional Ag Consulting Powered by Graze Master and Kerry Hoffschneider - Executive Director of the Graze Master Group talk frankly about what's happening on the frontlines of agriculture, and how we can make a life, not just a living on the farm and ranch.These are serious times and the Graze Master Group, led by real farmers and ranchers and agriculturists with global and local ag business experience, has developed pathways to increase soil health, enhance water conservation, and more. -- To learn more about the Graze Master Group network visit www.grazemastergroup.com or call/text Kerry Hoffschneider at (402) 363-8963.  -- Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider GUESTS: Vance McCoy --CREDITS: Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

While inner-city elites thrive, regional Australians are being crushed by energy prices and government spending. John Black joins us to discuss why the Coalition has collapsed to 24% Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC BrisbaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is hitting the road today, traveling to Iowa to kick off campaign events for this year's Midterm Elections in hopes that Republicans can keep control of both the House and the Senate. Recently, Republicans' messaging has centered around restoring "common sense and sanity" in government and putting more money back in the pockets of working families. Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for Senator Joni Ernst's seat. She joins the Rundown to discuss her plans to address Americans' concerns and the importance of agriculture.As House Republicans prepare a series of high-stakes hearings into widespread fraud in Minnesota, taxpayers and lawmakers are asking a critical question: how deep does the rabbit hole go? Federal prosecutions have already exposed a $250 million scheme involving the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, and a new wave of allegations surrounding the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has brought Minnesota to the center of a national firestorm. Scott Dexter, a retired fraud investigator from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Inspector General's office, joins the Rundown to explain how the system failed, and whether Minnesota is just the beginning. Plus, commentary by Lee Hartley Carter, president of Maslansky and Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is hitting the road today, traveling to Iowa to kick off campaign events for this year's Midterm Elections in hopes that Republicans can keep control of both the House and the Senate. Recently, Republicans' messaging has centered around restoring "common sense and sanity" in government and putting more money back in the pockets of working families. Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for Senator Joni Ernst's seat. She joins the Rundown to discuss her plans to address Americans' concerns and the importance of agriculture.As House Republicans prepare a series of high-stakes hearings into widespread fraud in Minnesota, taxpayers and lawmakers are asking a critical question: how deep does the rabbit hole go? Federal prosecutions have already exposed a $250 million scheme involving the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, and a new wave of allegations surrounding the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has brought Minnesota to the center of a national firestorm. Scott Dexter, a retired fraud investigator from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Inspector General's office, joins the Rundown to explain how the system failed, and whether Minnesota is just the beginning. Plus, commentary by Lee Hartley Carter, president of Maslansky and Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is hitting the road today, traveling to Iowa to kick off campaign events for this year's Midterm Elections in hopes that Republicans can keep control of both the House and the Senate. Recently, Republicans' messaging has centered around restoring "common sense and sanity" in government and putting more money back in the pockets of working families. Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for Senator Joni Ernst's seat. She joins the Rundown to discuss her plans to address Americans' concerns and the importance of agriculture.As House Republicans prepare a series of high-stakes hearings into widespread fraud in Minnesota, taxpayers and lawmakers are asking a critical question: how deep does the rabbit hole go? Federal prosecutions have already exposed a $250 million scheme involving the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, and a new wave of allegations surrounding the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has brought Minnesota to the center of a national firestorm. Scott Dexter, a retired fraud investigator from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Inspector General's office, joins the Rundown to explain how the system failed, and whether Minnesota is just the beginning. Plus, commentary by Lee Hartley Carter, president of Maslansky and Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wild ride through Houston nostalgia, streaking stories from the ’70s, legendary strip‑club history on I‑45, weather‑freeze prep tips, and callers sharing unforgettable childhood memories. Plus, deep love for Glen Campbell, Wichita Lineman, and the roots of real Texas culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Vance in MN: turn down the chaos 16:02 - DaWokeFarmer William Scott Kelly 38:17 - Jack Smith: I stand by my decisions 01:02:59 - National political reporter, Salena Zito, on the democrats penchant for violent rhetoric. Check out Salena’s most recent book Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland and columns at SalenaZito.com 01:20:20 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard Epstein on vampire laws, revenge prosecutions and other recent law related absurdities 01:43:37 - Small business outlook, survey Chicago 01:56:00 - Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert diagnoses prominent left-leaning figures who made headlines this past week. Jonathan’s new book Therapy Nation is set to release 5/19! 02:15:28 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I explain what I call The Mamdani Effect. Zohran Mamdani, the recently elected mayor of New York City, has promised to bring down rent prices. While the intention may be political or social, the economic reality of real estate tells a different story. In multifamily investing, expenses rise over time. If rent growth is capped or restricted, the math eventually breaks. When income is frozen and costs continue to climb, investors respond in predictable ways. That response is the Mamdani Effect. Serious investors avoid the market entirely. Capital moves elsewhere. And what's left are two types of owners: social-mission investors who are willing to accept poor returns, and owners who are stuck and can't sell. New York City doesn't make the list of top places to invest—not because investors dislike the city, but because the numbers no longer work. Policy changes drive behavior, and markets adjust accordingly. That's why I tell investors this: your investments must align with your politics. If you're a social-worker investor, NYC may make sense for you. There's nothing wrong with that. But that's not who I am—and it's why I continue to focus on the Heartland, where the economics, incentives, and long-term fundamentals still align. This episode isn't a personal attack. It's an analysis based on decades of real-world experience in multifamily real estate—and why policy decisions matter more than headlines.

The full show delivers a packed Thursday morning of insight, interviews, and sharp commentary. Hour 1 kicks off with Stuart McMillan stepping in for Kim St. Ange, introducing “Stu in the Lou” and breaking down Missouri politics, Governor Kehoe's policy plans, and the state's economic direction. Hour 2 dives into Midwest headlines and accountability, spotlighting the Clintons' contempt proceedings and an exclusive sports chat with Tom Ackerman on Indiana's national title win. Hour 3 expands to foreign policy, with Jim Talent dissecting Trump's Greenland success and Mark Vargas exposing Illinois' migrant chaos and political fractures. The finale — Hour 4 — brings powerhouse guests Abigail Jackson, Shannon Bream, and Griff Jenkins, each giving perspective on Trump's global strategy, ICE enforcement, and media hypocrisy, closing with Marc's unforgettable Lindsey Graham story that perfectly caps off a lively, unfiltered morning show. #MarcCoxShow #StuInTheLou #JimTalent #MarkVargas #AbigailJackson #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #AmericaFirst #MissouriPolitics #GreenlandDeal #ICE #MediaBias #LindseyGraham

This is the part where we talk about how this is Jenna and Alex's epic equestrian journey through the trails, pastures, and rings of nostalgia as they attempt to turn Tim into a full-fledged Horse Girl.  In this episode we return to our roots- Heartland! Just like Mallory were still here in your feeds talking about Heartland even though you act like you don't want us to do that and you're exasperated with us actually you love us and want us to be here. I think you should reflect on that.  New episode every other Wednesday!  Media: Heartland Season 2 Episode 1 & 2 | TV Show

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In the news of the weird, clueless ICE agents round up Native Americans on the grounds that they are illegal aliens who have to be deported to the country they came from. Ben riffs. Heidi Henry gives an update on politics in the Heartland. Data center passes for development. A toxic radium site still not cleaned up. A clueless Democratic Party. And on the positive side—Kevin Ryan got it right. Heidi is one of the founders of Illinois Valley Indivisible, a horse trainer and a proud leftie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tragedy unfolded on April 19, 1995, when a massive bomb exploded in America's Heartland, killing 168 people, including 15 children in their daycare center.Thirty years later, it still stands as America's deadliest domestic terror attack.History says the Oklahoma City bombing was a lone-wolf terror by Timothy McVeigh, a twenty-six-year-old Gulf War Army veteran.Yet the FBI never captured the second suspect who rode next to McVeigh in the bomb truck. Soon the Bureau canceled its global manhunt for “John Doe 2,” claiming twenty-four eyewitnesses who saw him with McVeigh were mistaken. None of this rings true to award-winning journalist Margaret Roberts. As former news director of America's Most Wanted, she worked high-profile manhunts alongside the FBI. How could so many witnesses be wrong?Blowback chronicles Roberts's investigation into a baffling prison murder mystery wrapped inside the Oklahoma City bombing case. In pursuit of answers, she conducts journalism's only face-to-face prison interviews with McVeigh co-conspirator Terry Nichols.Contrary to the official story of lone-wolf terror, Roberts uncovers evidence of a sprawling neo-Nazi plot behind the bombing in which the FBI played a hidden role. Then, while covering its tracks, the FBI allowed terror suspects to walk free, denied the bombing victims justice, and hid the truth from all of us.After an FBI whistleblower steps forward, Roberts puts the puzzle together, though one burning mystery remains: The FBI has kept surveillance videotape of McVeigh's accomplice locked away all these years. Is John Doe 2 the FBl's guilty secret?BookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

The RV world always has back-channel stories and simmering controversies, and in this News Edition of the RV Podcast, we break down a couple of those stories and why they matter to RVers.In Episode 582, we dig into the growing backlash over the Harvest Hosts takeover of Escapees RV Club, where longtime members say a once-beloved community is being hollowed out in the name of profit. We examine what private equity ownership really means for RV clubs and why this story has struck such a nerve across the RV community.We also take a close look at major shake-ups in RV technician training. The sudden and unexplained departure of the president of the RV Technical Institute has raised serious questions at a time when the industry desperately needs qualified RV service techs. On top of that, we report on the reported sale of the National RV Training Academy in Texas and what it could mean for future RV tech education.There is more confusion at America's national parks as new entrance fees for international visitors are causing delays and long lines at park gates. With staffing shortages already stretching the National Park Service thin, we explain what RV travelers should expect and how to plan ahead.And finally, Marcus Lemonis may be gone from Camping World, but he is still very much in the headlines. An arbitrator has ordered Lemonis to pay more than $14 million in damages tied to his role on the TV show The Profit. We look at what this ruling means and how Camping World may navigate an increasingly competitive RV dealership landscape without him at the helm.This is the RV Podcast News Edition, released every Monday morning with insider news, industry developments, and issues that directly impact RV owners and travelers. Our main podcast, Stories from the Road, drops every Wednesday with interviews, destinations, and listener questions.Now let's dive into this week's news.Harvest Hosts vs. Escapees: A Membership Meltdown StoryIf you want to see what happens when private equity gets its hands on a beloved RV community, look no further than the Harvest Hosts takeover of Escapees RV Club. The internet is on fire with member complaints, and the details are jaw-dropping.Here's what's got everyone fired up: In July 2024, Harvest Hosts acquired the management and operations of Escapees RV Club, including the popular Xscapers subgroup for working-age RVers. What happened next has become a textbook case of how private equity-backed companies can effect beloved community organizations.Full disclosure: we've been an affiliate of Harvest Hosts for many years, and the company used to be, but no longer is, an advertiser on this podcast. We're also an affiliate of RV Overnights, a Harvest Hosts competitor that sponsors our Wednesday podcast.Jen and I really like Harvest Hosts and have used it many times. But this story still needs reporting. Because it illustrates what happens when big money gets involved in startups and independent businesses.First, you need to understand that Harvest Hosts is no longer a small, founder-funded RV startup. It is a private equity-backed platform designed to grow, consolidate, and eventually deliver a strong return to investors. In 2021, it reportedly received about $37 million in growth capital and it has been growing and expanding ever since.One of the most biggest acquisitions wasin 2024, when it bought the Escapees Club, which was a family run club started in 1978 by Joe and Kay Peterson, two full-time RVers who were traveling with their family and wanted a way to stay connected with others living the nomadic lifestyle. It grew and grew, was later turned over to Peterson family relatives who eventually sold Harvest Hosts. There was worry and grumbling from members simmering for a long time but most recently, just before Thanksgiving, it turned in to a dumpster fire. According to reports from members and a detailed timeline compiled by concerned community members, Harvest Hosts terminated the Xscapers convergence director and other Escapees staff just two days before the scheduled Thanksgiving convergence. That's what they called their gatherings - convergences. They told attendees they'd still have a place to park but the event would no longer have a host or the Xscapers brand attached to it. Imagine planning your entire holiday around an event, traveling to the location, and then being told the people running it were just fired.But it gets worse. Harvest Hosts then cancelled several future Xscapers convergences and meetups, seemingly everything except the one annual Bash event, often with little or no notice, according to Facebook group posts. For context, these convergences and gatherings were the main draw to the club for many members. The community-focused events, where working-age RVers could connect with others living the nomadic lifestyle, were what made Xscapers special. Members had planned their entire travel schedules around these gatherings.The pricing controversy adds insult to injury. An email from Harvest Hosts CEO Joel Holland promised "we're not changing the price of an Escapees membership, it's still just $49.95" while simultaneously announcing that Escapees would be folded into a $179 All Access membership bundle. Angry members called this classic bait-and-switch language designed to confuse them about what they're actually getting.When members started speaking out about what was happening, things took an even darker turn. Members report that Harvest Hosts began actively censoring and deleting complaints in the online groups they now control. Long-time community members said they were being banned. According to member accounts, they're even banned members from the public Facebook page simply for voicing their concerns about how the company is handling criticism.The complaints on Trustpilot paint an even darker picture. One review states that Harvest Hosts has "decimated" the community and fired loyal Escapees employees, calling it a "classic Manhattan Private Equity gut job" backed by Stripes, LLC. The review notes that "the only thing harvested here was the goodwill of a 40-year-old club." Stripes was the equity group that handled that private equity investment into Harvest Hosts.Adding fuel to the fire, Harvest Hosts hired Chris Smith as Senior Director of Community & Events, someone who members point out oversaw the worst membership decline in FMCA history during his eight years as Executive Director & CEO there. Members are questioning why leadership with that track record is now running their organization, especially given the mass cancellations and firings that followed his arrival.Long-time Escapees members feel completely betrayed. This wasn't just any RV club. Escapees was founded in 1978 by the Petersons and for over 40 years, it built a reputation as a member-first club where volunteers ran regional chapters and gatherings felt like family reunions. In their acquisition announcement, Harvest Hosts explicitly promised to retain Escapees employees, continue community events including "Xscapers Convergences," support Facebook groups, and be "good and earnest stewards of the Escapees and Xscapers brand." The controversy highlights a growing and troubling trend in the RV industry: venture-capital-backed companies buying beloved community organizations and strip-mining them for profit. Members on online forums say Harvest Hosts has essentially gutted Xscapers and taken away the big thing that made it worth joining. The pattern is clear: cancel the expensive community events that members loved, fire the staff who built relationships with those members, silence anyone who complains about it, and then act surprised when the core community revolts. As members point out, the people Harvest Hosts has made the angriest are precisely the community leaders and engaged members who made Xscapers worth joining in the first place.As one community member put it: "What kind of company cancels a paid Thanksgiving event that has been planned for months, that many people built their holiday plans around and traveled to, with just days' notice? A company that is making poor business decisions for profit and doesn't realize they are destroying the asset they've purchased with their own hands."The situation is being discussed across Reddit, RV forums, and has even found its way into Google's AI overviews. Despite Harvest Hosts' apparent attempts to censor and ban critics, other members are making it clear: they will not be silenced or ignored. The controversy highlights a growing and troubling trend in the RV industry: venture-capital-backed companies buying up everything in sight. Over the past 20 years, private equity firms like Bain Capital, Alliance Holdings, American Industrial Partners, and others have acquired some of the biggest names in RV manufacturing, dealerships, and services - including Heartland, REV Group, Fleetwood, Monaco, Roadtrek, Grand Design, Lazydays RV Center, and yes, Camping World. Investment banking firm Jackim Woods & Co. has tracked more than 65 private equity transactions in the RV sector over the last two decades. The goal is always the same: buy a mid-size company as a "platform investment," then triple or quadruple its size over 5-6 years through acquisitions and cost-cutting. While some of these deals have created jobs and improved operations, the Harvest Hosts takeover of Escapees shows the bumpy road this consolidation wave can create- when community and culture become subservient to profit margins and "operational efficiency."Sources:Community member timeline and documentation: Facebook groups and posts tracking the controversy - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=excapers%20escapees Member reports of event cancellations and censorship: Facebook group discussions - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=excapers%20escapeesRVForums.com discussion: https://rvforums.com/threads/harvest-hosts-buys-escapees-rv-club.18663/Trustpilot reviews: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/harvesthosts.comReddit complaints https://www.reddit.com/r/FullTiming/comments/1pnhrr3/escapees_dying_after_harvest_host_purchase/RVBusiness coverage: https://rvbusiness.com/harvest-hosts-takes-lead-mgt-role-in-escapees-rv-club/Harvest Hosts acquisition announcement (July 2024): https://www.harvesthosts.com/blog/harvest-hosts-acquires-escapees-rv-clubHarvest Hosts 2025 changes announcement: https://www.harvesthosts.com/blog/harvest-hosts-unveils-exciting-enhancements-for-2025-expanded-membership-options-and-seamless-access-to-rv-travel-benefitsMystery Surrounds Sudden Exit of RV Training Institute President Curt HemmelerMeanwhile, In Elkhart Indiana, there is a lot of insider talk wondering what happened at the RV Training Institute, a trade group aimed at providing training to RV technicians. After the unexpected and sudden departure of its President, Curt Hemmeler, late last month.In mid-October 2025, RVTA issued a brief statement confirming that Curt Hemmeler was no longer with RVTI, thanking him for his contributions and announcing that Sharonne Lee and Bryan Ritchie would provide interim oversight during the transition. RVB The announcement was characterized as an "unexpected leadership transition."Hemmeler had been with RVTI since December 2018, nearly seven years. He is the first and only president the group has ever had and was very well liked. Under his leadership, RVTI had grown significantly, with more than 23,000 individuals accessing the RVTI Learning Management System and over 7,000 newly certified RV technicians, with annual growth rates of 20-26%No reasons were given for the departure, but it's pretty clear this was NOT voluntary on Hemmeler's behalf. What stands out in this story is the complete lack of explanation. In an industry where Hemmeler had been so visible and clearly successful is unusual and raises questions. One report on RV News said Hemmeler declined to say he resigned and would not comment further, citing advice from his legal counsel. The industry desperately needs more RV techs. Just before the departure announcement, Hemmeler had been actively expanding Spanish-language certification options and developing partnerships with campground associations and colleges.The lack of an explanation on why such a high profile leader was removed and why a shroud of secrecy has enveloped this has spurned all sorts of rumors. And rumors are not good. The RVTA is too important to the industry to handle something like this so bush league.Source:RV News: https://www.rvnews.com/rv-technical-institute-director-leaves/?utm_source=chatgpt.comHas the National RV Traning Academy Texas been sold?On a related matter regarding another place where RV Techs are trained, I'm told by reliable industry sources that The National RV Training Academy Texas has been sold. The school trains RV service technicians and RV Inspectors, as well as RV owners interested in learning how to maintain the various systems of their recreational vehicles.The official announcement has not yet been made but the new owner is said to be Heavy Equipment Colleges, of Las Vegas, which is a similar training facility that concentrates on the construction industry and teaches students how to maintain machinery like bulldozers, cranes, and excavators. It has training across the country in several locations.We've reached out to get official confirmation and details on what all this means to the NRVTA students but have not heard back yet. Our sources say an announcement is expected soon.Sources:https://heavyequipmentcollege.edu/https://nrvta.com/National Park Entrance Delays We're getting reports now about the effect the stiff new entrance fees for non-U.S. residents are having on our national parks. According to the Washington Post, that question is causing longer wait times to enter parks and is leading some foreign tourists to turn away at the gates.Here's what's happening. As of January 1st, international visitors aged 16 and older now pay an extra $100 per person on top of regular entrance fees at 11 of America's most visited parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Zion. The nonresident annual pass also jumped from $80 to $250.To enforce this two-tiered pricing, park rangers must verify residency status and check IDs for every visitor 16 and older. That means asking about citizenship, reviewing documents like passports or driver's licenses, and sometimes dealing with language barriers.The problem? This is happening during a severe staffing crisis. The National Park Service has lost 24 percent of its permanent workforce since January 2025, nearly 4,000 people. With fewer rangers on duty and thousands more visitors needing ID verification, entrance lines are backing up significantly.Tour operators near parks like Yosemite report that many international visitors arrive unaware of the changes, leading to delays and confusion at entrance stations. Some are turning around rather than paying the unexpected surcharges.For RV travelers planning park visits: buy passes online in advance at Recreation.gov, have your government-issued photo ID ready, arrive early, and expect longer wait times at popular parks.Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/09/national-parks-immigration-checks/Marcus Lemonis ordered to pay $14 million for damaging business people he supposedly was helpingMarcus Lemonis may no longer be running Camping World - He quit as CEO Jan 1 to become the new CEO if the revitalized Bed, Bath and Beyond, which is trying to rebound from bankruptcy - but his personal style of running things as a celebrity CEO has landed him in some hot water.He was just ordered by an arbitrator to pay more than $14 million to a group of business owners whose companies appeared on the CNBC TV show he hosted called"The Profit,"In fact, of the roughly 100 businesses featured on "The Profit," more than 50 filed lawsuits, engaged in mediation talks, or settled with Lemonis and NBCUniversal over the harm they say they endured.Last week, an arbitrator found that Lemonis violated the terms of a 2021 settlement barring him from making statements that could harm their reputations, according to documents filed in New York state court. The documents were filed as part of a petition to confirm the arbitration award after a 30-day payment deadline lapsed.The business owners said Lemonis ran afoul of the settlement terms when he spoke about them negatively over the span of roughly a year, starting in November 2021.The arbitrator, retired judge Ariel Belen, concluded in a 98 page ruling that Lemonis' "disdain for the respondents, complete disregard to his obligations in the settlement agreement, and apparent lack of concern for the harm suffered by respondents were all put on full display during the arbitration hearing."While he was CEO of Camping World, Camping World significantly expanded its RV dealership footprint to over 200, but the company faced a lot of accusations of aggressive sales tactics, undisclosed fees (like "dealer prep"), high-pressure selling, misleading warranty/service contracts, and issues with quality/repairs, leading to numerous consumer complaints and lawsuits. It will be interesting to see how Camping World, without Lemonis at the helm handles a wave of new competitive pressure these days from a bunch of other aggressive and acquisition-minded RV dealership chains like Blue Compass, General RV and Campers Inn, to name a few.Source: https://www.inc.com/ava-levinson/bed-bath-beyond-ceos-trash-talk-could-cost-him-millions/91285388And that's it for this week's RV Podcast News Edition. Before we go, let me ask you whether you are planning your 2026 RV adventures? If so, I want to invite you to join me for my comprehensive RV Trip Planning Workshop, where in a live, one-hour interactive presentation, I'll walk you through the exact system Jen and I use to create unforgettable travel experiences. It will be livestreamed Feb 5, 2026 at 7 PM Eastern Time.If you are a member of our RVCommunity.com, it's free. The cost for non members is $10. You can RSVP at RVPodcast.com/workshopThis isn't about following influencer hotspots or checking boxes at overcrowded destinations. Instead, you'll learn how to design trips that match your interests, your budget, and your pace. We'll cover everything from route planning and campground selection to budgeting strategies and timing your travels to avoid crowds. Again, to register, go to RVPodcast.com/workshop

I love hosting Siren Song once a month on a Saturday onKKFI.  The focus, regardless of genre, is on female voices and songwriting telling the stories of women's lives.  Kansas City based songwriter Jillian Riscoe reached out to me via email about her Ancient History EP project. We scheduleda date on Siren Song for a live performance.  The Midwest winter weather turned ugly on the appointed day so wepivoted to a phone conversation followed up a couple of tunes from the EP.Singing and performing since the age of 7 in country,rock and pop line ups Jillian has toured and performed across the United States, including at the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, major sporting events and teams like the KC Royals and KC Current, the GrammyMuseum Music Revolution Project, and the CDBaby DIY Musician's Conference. She has received regional music awards, secured national radio airplay,  has been featured on regional TV and opened for international touring artists & bands. Now concentrating on leading the lyrical life as a songwriter and splitting her time between KansasCity & Nashville, Jillian is always on the road, bringing the music with her.  Enjoy this introduction to Jillian Riscoe!

This season-opening episode of Fear From the Heartland plunges listeners into a brutal, myth-soaked world crafted in the mind of author Hank Belbin, where forgotten gods leave monuments instead of mercy, where guidance may be a trap, and where simply enduring can mark you for something far worse than death. As the journey presses westward into hostile territory shaped by violence, decay, and unseen intelligence, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: Some places don't want you to leave. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we embark on our third year of Up From Dust, we discuss why we started an environmental podcast in the Midwest — and what we've learned along the way. In 2026, stay tuned for stories about farmers, astronomers, turtles, bats and more. We'll overcome fears and rethink how we grow food and build our cities. And we'll meet the people in the Heartland who tackle the challenge of climate change with determination and resolve. Thanks for coming along with us.

Happy New Year DJ Big Cheaux put together another mix for you. Check it out today FREE DA GUYSLIKE COMMENT SHARE Pricing: Club / Event DJ Sets: Starting at $250–$400 per set (includes curated setlist, crowd engagement, and promotion on my platforms) Private Events (Weddings, Corporate, Parties): $500+, depending on hours and setup needs Mixtape Hosting & Promotion: Packages starting at $150 (includes hosting, branding, and promo placement through Heartland Hip Hop + GetMoneyDJs network) School & Community Events: Special reduced rates available (starting at $200) to keep opportunities accessible Tour Support & Artist Promo Packages: Starting at $750+ (multi-city promotion, radio/mixtape placements, and content creation) Contact Info: Website: https://linktr.ee/heartlandhiphop Instagram: https://instagram.com/djbigcheaux Twitter: https://twitter.com/heartlandhiphop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@djbigcheaux Other: https://podomatic.com/heartlandpodcast

In the 1980s, a suspected serial killer preyed on women in small towns located on the banks of the Mississippi River until the murders abruptly ceased and went unsolved. In 2006, 26 years later, a cold case detective and producer on the set of "Cold Case Files" unknowingly began to connect the dots that would crack the case while discussing the murder of Deborah Sheppard, a Southern Illinois University student whose death had remained a mystery since 1982.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reindustrialization isn't going to be driven by a single mega factory or a headline-grabbing announcement on the coasts. It's going to be built region by region, by places that already know how to make things and are willing to evolve how they do it.This episode was recorded live at +Venture North in Milwaukee, bringing together investors, founders, and operators to talk candidly about what it really takes to scale manufacturing in the heartland. The conversations cut through the buzzwords and focus on fundamentals: affordable power, experienced talent, corporate customers, and ecosystems that actually support manufacturers beyond the pitch deck.You'll hear why innovation may start anywhere, but scale almost always moves to regions with space, infrastructure, and people who know how to run plants. We also dig into how legacy industries adopt new technology without putting uptime at risk, and why reindustrialization won't happen if workforce strategies stop at new graduates instead of upskilling the people already on the floor.In this episode, find out:Why reindustrialization scale-up is likely to happen “between the coasts” (and what regions need to compete)How places like Tulsa and Milwaukee can win by leaning into their industrial DNA instead of trying to copy Silicon ValleyWhy the cost of power is quietly becoming one of the biggest deciding factors in where manufacturing expandsHow Carmen Industries is electrifying thermal processes (and why process engineers hate watching usable heat go “out the roof”)What it really takes to get legacy plants comfortable adopting new technology without risking uptime or performance metricsWhy reindustrialization requires upskilling today's workforce, not just training new entrantsWhat healthy ecosystems measure (and what they don't): founders getting funded, exits, corporate engagement, and a community that's genuinely welcomingEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“Once you start needing manufacturing facilities for making hundreds, thousands of products, that's when companies really start looking elsewhere.” - Rosa Hathaway“If we only look at giving new manufacturing skills to 18- to 22-year-olds, we will never meet the workforce needs fast enough to reindustrialize the country.” - Bill Berrien“Fifty percent of all end energy use is for thermal management, heating things up or cooling things down, and we do it in very inefficient ways.” - David TseLinks & mentions:NVNG Investment Advisors, a venture capital fund-of-funds backed by local corporations, focused on strengthening industrial innovation ecosystems.

Boots-on-the-ground journalist Salena Zito, sits down with Bridget to discuss the gaping chasm between online discourse and the reality of heartland America, Salena's eyewitness account of the Butler rally shooting from her position just feet away from President Trump, and his inspiring response to her question days later about why he said, “Fight, fight, fight.” They cover the cultural betrayals that tanked Bud Light and the NFL, the quiet resurgence of faith among young people, why Trump's visit to East Palestine, OH was the moment Salena knew he was going to be reelected, old-school journalistic integrity, what's changed in media, and how place, community, and sheer resilience still quietly decide elections. It's a can't miss episode with the woman who drives around the country on back roads to truly get a sense of what's going on with Americans. Buy Salena's book Butler here - https://amzn.to/4s4xcaG Sponsor Links: - Quest offers 100+ lab tests to empower you to have more control over your health journey. Choose from a variety of test types that best suit your needs, use code WALKINS25 to get 25% off - https://www.questhealth.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn't conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there's no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she'll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show