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**Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1219 Recap**   **Guests:** Shaun Yurtkuran (Hour 1 & 2) and Andrew Gasser (Hour 2) ### Mark Fuhrman's Passing & OJ Simpson Trial Reflections Clay opened by discussing the passing of Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective best known for his role in the O.J. Simpson trial. He described Fuhrman as one of the most iconic and infamous figures in modern pop culture history. Shaun, who has studied the case extensively, noted that prosecutors were aware of Fuhrman's background issues before calling him as a witness. He pointed out that Chris Darden reportedly resisted using Fuhrman, but Marcia Clark made the final decision to call him. Both hosts agreed the prosecution made critical strategic errors, including allowing O.J. Simpson to try on the glove in court. Clay connected the discussion to broader race relations in America. He shared his personal experiences growing up in South Jackson during the 1980s in a diverse neighborhood, attending public schools, and not encountering overt racism in his daily life. He argued that the very public celebrations by segments of the Black community following O.J.'s acquittal damaged race relations and have not aged well over time. Clay drew a distinction between individual Black people and what he called “Black culture rot.” ### Jackson Bribery Trial – The “Free the Land Three” Clay and Shaun devoted significant time to the federal bribery case involving Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, whom Clay referred to as the “Free the Land Three.” - **Jody Owens' defense**: Entrapment. He claims undercover agents took advantage of his alcoholism by getting him drunk during meetings (referencing White Claws and Truly in a photo included in court filings). - **Chokwe Antar Lumumba's defense**: The conduct did not constitute bribery or an official act but was instead standard campaign contributions used to build political influence — behavior common among politicians. - **Marvay Smith**: The Jackson businessman who pleaded guilty early and is cooperating with prosecutors. Court documents referenced an allegation that Owens suggested running license plates on vehicles associated with the undercover operation, expecting them to trace back to the FBI. - **Aaron Banks**: Clay and Shaun discussed the possibility that Banks may ultimately cooperate with the government, given the lighter charges he faces and the potential for a reduced sentence through substantial assistance. Shaun broke down the legal standards for an entrapment defense, noting that it requires both government inducement and a lack of predisposition on the defendant's part. He argued Jody's active participation throughout the scheme makes a successful entrapment claim difficult. Both hosts described the overall operation as poorly executed and amateurish for individuals in such prominent positions. Clay predicted that if Lumumba were to flip and cooperate, it would dramatically increase pressure on Jody to accept a plea deal. ### Hilton Hotel on County Line Road Up for Sale Clay reported that the Hilton hotel on County Line Road is currently up for auction with a starting bid of $1.8 million. He noted the property remains open and operational. The conversation turned to the long-term decline of County Line Road, which was once a major commercial and traffic corridor but has seen significantly reduced activity in recent years. Shaun observed how dramatically the area has changed and referenced an investor who has acquired multiple downtown Jackson buildings at very low prices in recent years. They also discussed ongoing challenges with other downtown properties damaged by past weather events. ### Crime, Security & Business Challenges in Jackson Clay discussed conversations with a bar owner in the North Jackson area regarding recent shootings in a shared parking lot, including one incident that resulted in the death of a young woman who had recently graduated high school during a post-graduation party. Key points raised: - Most of the violence has occurred **outside** the bars in parking lot areas after patrons leave the premises. - The new Jackson Police Chief has reportedly pushed for bars and nightclubs to hire additional private security or off-duty officers at the businesses' own expense. - Open-container policies have contributed to problems, with some patrons assuming they can drink in parking lots. - Clay argued that businesses already pay taxes and are entitled to basic police services, including proactive presence in known problem areas. He contrasted this with the visible success of Capitol Police presence in the Belhaven and Fondren districts, where it has supported revitalization. - Off-duty officer details carry significant costs, and requiring multiple officers for larger lots places a heavy financial burden on small business owners. - Both Clay and Andrew emphasized that Jackson is in an “enforcement phase” and criticized the idea of additional studies on the root causes of crime while immediate enforcement remains insufficient. ### Disturbing Murder Statistics Clay presented FBI-derived statistics from 2021 showing stark disparities in murder offending rates by race and age group: - Black males ages 15–24: 207.4 murders per 100,000 - Black males ages 5–14: 4.9 per 100,000 - White males ages 15–64: 5.2 per 100,000 He highlighted that Black children ages 5–14 commit murders at a rate roughly comparable to White males ages 15–64. Black females in several age brackets also showed higher rates than White males. Clay described the numbers as deeply concerning and attributed the patterns primarily to cultural factors, including family breakdown and the absence of strong moral foundations. Andrew agreed the data reflects serious cultural problems that require honest internal examination within affected communities. ### Civil Rights Education & Upcoming Protests Clay argued that the way civil rights history is currently taught in schools has created a built-in excuse for failure and conditioned young people to view themselves as perpetual victims. He suggested the material should remain available for independent study but questioned its prominent role in K-12 education, claiming it often fuels grievance rather than preparing students for real-world accountability. He referenced organized efforts promoting a “Day of Action” protest regarding recent Supreme Court rulings on voting maps, framing it as part of ongoing narratives around voter suppression

The Space Show Presents ISDC 2026 with Rod Pyle, Aggie Kobrin & Dr. Pascal Lee, Tuesday, 5-12-26Quick Summary:The Space Show hosted a discussion about the upcoming ISDC (International Space Development Conference) in McLean, Virginia, featuring Aggie Kobrin, Rod Pyle, Pascal Lee, Sherry Bell, and select members of The Space Show Wisdom Team. The participants discussed the conference's location, schedule, key speakers including Apollo astronaut Jack Schmidt, and various tracks covering topics from AI in Space to Mars exploration. Pascal explained the current technical readiness levels for Mars missions, noting that while conceptually feasible, reliable systems for a round-trip mission remain challenging. The group also discussed the conference's networking opportunities, student participation, and various awards to be presented, including the new NSS Apollo Legacy Award to Jack Schmidt. The conversation concluded with reflections on the evolution of space technology and the conference's role in bringing together diverse perspectives in the space community.Detailed Summary:Our program focused on discussing the upcoming ISDC (International Space Development Conference) in McLean, Virginia. Aggie Kobrin provided details about the event, noting that approximately 400 students are registered to attend from various countries, with about 50% coming from Romania and 50% from India. The conference will feature keynote speakers, astronauts, and NASA representatives, along with multiple tracks and sessions over four days.The meeting discussed the upcoming space conference scheduled for June 4-7, featuring over 100 speakers including astronauts, NASA officials, and space industry leaders. Key speakers mentioned include Jack Schmidt from Apollo 17, Jerry Griffin, Michael Lopez Allegria, and science fiction author David Brin, who will receive the Clark Award. The conference will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, student tracks, networking events, and a Saturday night party with auction and DJ, though political representatives have not yet confirmed their attendance.The group discussed various tracks and speakers. They confirmed that Jarod Isaacman, who was previously invited, will not be attending due to a trip to Europe. Phil explained the focus of the interplanetary infrastructure track, which explores making space travel between planets more routine and cost-effective. Aggie described the “Launch Pads and Many Roads to Space” track as a way to accommodate student presentations that don't fit into other tracks. The group also mentioned several competitions, including a student competition and the Rothblatt competition, where audience members vote on finalists. Philip confirmed that the interplanetary track is full, with the abstract submission deadline having passed on April 15th.Pascal joined the meeting to discuss his role as co-chair of the ISDC conference with Rod, highlighting new tracks including Interstellar, Mars, and AI in Space. Pascal announced that Jack Schmidt, an Apollo astronaut, would be honored with the new NSS Apollo Legacy Award at the conference, particularly in recognition of the upcoming Artemis II mission. The Mars track was noted to have a record number of contributions and speakers, with plans to discuss practical steps toward human Mars missions, including considerations around Starship and NASA's current situation.The team discussed the current status of the conference program, noting that while most tracks are full, there is limited space available in “many roads to space” for additional presentations. They reported receiving about 300 abstract submissions this year, with around half being accepted. Pascal announced that the option to submit citable papers following presentations will be extended to all tracks this year, allowing papers between 2-20 pages. The group also confirmed details about meal speakers throughout the conference, including Arty Olimani, Jim Green, Jeffrey Manber, and others, and discussed that while some sessions may be taped for marketing purposes, the conference generally requires in-person attendance.The group discussed strategies for engaging younger audiences in space settlement topics, highlighting challenges in getting people below 35 to read comprehensive books like “High Frontier.” Rod shared that NSS published a Space Settlement Workshop book covering key steps in space development, while Pascal mentioned his student's work on transitioning from the ISS to a station with artificial gravity. Aggie noted the success of engaging younger students at space events, mentioning hundreds of enthusiastic students from junior high to graduate level participating in poster sessions and other activities.The discussion focused on details about an upcoming space conference, including its location at the Hilton Hotel in McLean, Virginia, which is accessible via subway from both Dulles and Reagan airports. Aggie explained that while hotel rooms are still available, early bird pricing has ended, with current rates around $189-200 per night. The conference typically attracts around 400 student attendees among its thousand participants, and Rod shared inspiring stories from previous events about how space programs positively impacted young people's lives. The conversation concluded with David asking about accessibility for newcomers to space topics, though the response was cut off at the end of the transcript.The group discussed the accessibility and appeal of the ISDC conference, emphasizing that while it caters to space enthusiasts and specialists, it is designed to be inclusive for a broader audience, including those new to space topics. They highlighted the evolution of space technology and ideas over the years, noting how once-futuristic concepts have become reality. The conversation also covered various awards to be presented at the conference, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award for David Brin, Space Pioneer Awards, and a Distinguished Service Merit Award for Fred Becker. Pascal expressed his enthusiasm for ISDC as a unique gathering of diverse space community members, highlighting its accessibility and networking opportunities.Pascal discussed the current challenges and requirements for a human mission to Mars, explaining that while the concept is feasible on paper, reliable systems for a round-trip lasting up to 900 days are still needed. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the moon first and highlighted the role of robotics and AI in future Mars missions. Pascal also addressed concerns about planetary protection, suggesting that crew members returning from Mars should be quarantined as a precautionary measure. The discussion highlighted the complexity and challenges of space exploration, particularly regarding Mars missions, and the value of networking and conversations at events like ISDC.The upcoming ISDC 2027 conference in Los Angeles was mentioned, then we continued going over ISDC format, tracks, and unique features. Phil highlighted the value of meal tickets and networking opportunities at the conference, while Marshall suggested the possibility of a dedicated robotics track in the future. The conversation also touched on the potential for discussing non-human biologicals at the conference, though Rod noted that any related information would likely remain classified. Aggie and Rod provided information about the conference website and registration options, and the group briefly discussed the evolving use of business cards in professional settings.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:oadcast 4540: Zoom: Dr. Ryan Dowdy | Friday 15 May 2026 930AM PTGuests: Dr. Ryan DowdyZoom: ISDC, Artemis II food, astronaut nutrition and moreBroadcast 4521: Manny Pimenta, Phillippe van Nedervelde | Sunday 17 May 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Manny Pimenta, Phillipe van NederveldeZoom: Our guests present “Virtual Moon” to us Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

Our guest this week is Mike Schugt of Orlando, FL, a former hotel and hospitality executive, founder of INNclusivity and fahter of two daughters. Mike and his x-wife are the proud parents of two young adult daughters.  After a successful career in the hospitality industry including senior roles at: Hyatt Regency, Hilton Hotels and Teneo Group, Mike has founded INNclusivity, a non-profit whose mission is: empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build meaningful careers in the hospitality industry by creating pathways to independence, purpose, and professional success.It's an inspring story about being a social entrepreneur, taking for-profit principles and bringing them to bear for the benfit of the community all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes -Phone – (407) 973-5253Email – mike@innclusivity.orgWebsite - https://innclusivity.org/Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network as well as give away 2,000 copies of our new book.  Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

What started as a normal day turned into an unforgettable celebration! TKras, Chris Mathis, and Ronnie Lane surprised newlyweds Aaron & Nicole — who had just eloped earlier that same day — with an incredible wedding gift. The couple was gifted a pair of Rays tickets to catch the game, plus a 2-night stay at the Tru by Hilton Hotel, courtesy of Tru by Hilton Hotel and Nobel Tavern in St. Pete. Completely caught off guard, Aaron & Nicole shared their reactions live as the moment turned into something they'll never forget. A feel-good surprise, a perfect wedding day twist, and a reminder that sometimes the best moments are the ones you never see coming.

Les Kollegian is an award-winning creative director and brand strategist with over 25 years of experience in the advertising and design industry. As the founder of Jacob Tyler, a global creative agency headquartered in San Diego, he has built a reputation for blending high-level brand storytelling with data-driven marketing results.Agency Leadership: Under his guidance, Jacob Tyler has evolved from a small design boutique into a full-service global agency that has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies multiple times.Brand Architect: Les has led successful branding and marketing initiatives for a diverse array of clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 giants, including Sony, TEDx, Hilton Hotels, and the San Diego Chargers.Integrated Strategy: His expertise lies in "Human-Centric Branding"—ensuring that every digital touchpoint, from web design to social media, resonates emotionally with the target audience while meeting business KPIs.Creative Recognition: His work has earned over 500 industry awards, including numerous ADDYs and Tellys, and he is a frequent keynote speaker on the topics of brand authenticity and the future of creative technology.The "Brand Soul": Les is a firm believer that a brand is not a logo, but a "gut feeling" a customer has about a product or service. He focuses on uncovering the "soul" of a company to create lasting market differentiation.Industry Contributor: He is deeply involved in the creative community, often serving as a mentor to emerging designers and a consultant for business incubators.Career Highlights & ExpertisePhilosophy & CommunityBackground: Prior to founding Jacob Tyler in 2000, Les honed his craft at several top-tier West Coast agencies, giving him a balanced perspective on both the creative and operational sides of the business.

Nach dem versuchten Anschlag auf Donald Trump im Hilton-Hotel in Washington zeigt sich der Präsident zunächst überraschend versöhnlich. Doch wie lange hält diese neue Milde an? Politisch könnte Trump nun versuchen, den Anschlag zu nutzen. Aber anders als nach dem Attentat in Pennsylvania 2024 ist Trump heute regierender Präsident - und er ist in Bedrängnis. Gast: Isabelle Jacobi, USA-Redaktorin Host: Nadine Landert Redaktion: Sarah Ziegler Hier findet ihr Isabelles Artikel https://www.nzz.ch/meinung/nochmals-gutgegangen-die-us-regierung-machte-sich-mitten-in-washington-zur-zielscheibe-ld.10004647 Alle NZZ-Podcast und Artikel kannst du jetzt auch unterwegs im Auto hören – mit Apple CarPlay oder Android Auto. Wie's funktioniert, erfährst du hier https://go.nzz.ch/carplay

Måske står Trump selv bag? Sådan lyder en af de mange konspirationer efter et skyderi og angreb lørdag på Hilton Hotel i Washington, hvor præsident Trump befandt sig. En 31-årig mand er nu anholdt for at ville begå et attentat mod USA´s præsident. Siden er debatten om iscenesættelse eller ej eksploderet. Har konspirationsteoretikerne vundet over fakta? Hvad fortæller gerningsmanden og hans manifest os? Vinder martyren Trump - igen? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: Matias Seidelin, USA-kender, forfatter til bogen: "Game over there" Michael Jarlner, international kommentator Politiken Naser Khader, tidl. senior Fellow Hudson Institute, Washington, præst Eva Svavars, Partner Lead Agency Jacob Heinel, USA-korrespondent Berlingske, Washington DC Lukas Lunøe, Presse- og kommunikationsrådgiver, Enhedslisten Tilrettelægger: Frederikke Ernst Vært: Gitte Hansen

President Donald Trump experienced a third assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the D.C. Hilton Hotel, the same spot where John Hinckley shot President Reagan in 1981. In this power-packed episode of The Sentinel Report, Alex Newman analyzes the assassination attempt and explains how radical rhetoric calling Trump "Hitler" and a "Nazi" has spurred unfathomable levels of political violence. Guests Shine Light on the News Joining Alex to discuss Islam, the invasion of Muslims into the United States, and the war in Iran are Pastor Reza F. Safa, the founder of Christian Satellite Network, and Chris Casler, the author of Fleeing Islam: Rifqa Bary's Path to Freedom. Safa and Casler offer unique insights in Islam and how Christians in America should respond. Pivoting to President Trump, Brad Ward, the co-founder of Armor of Truth, joins the show to answer the question, "Has Trump destroyed the Deep State?"

On this week's episode of the Shareholders the guys discuss current events, The Woke Report with Junior, the stock, and take the Chimney Oaks Mailbag from the Middle!

President Donald Trump experienced a third assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the D.C. Hilton Hotel, the same spot where John Hinckley shot President Reagan in 1981. In this power-packed episode of The Sentinel Report, Alex Newman analyzes the assassination attempt and explains how radical rhetoric calling Trump "Hitler" and a "Nazi" has spurred unfathomable levels of political violence. Guests Shine Light on the News Joining Alex to discuss Islam, the invasion of Muslims into the United States, and the war in Iran are Pastor Reza F. Safa, the founder of Christian Satellite Network, and Chris Casler, the author of Fleeing Islam: Rifqa Bary's Path to Freedom. Safa and Casler offer unique insights in Islam and how Christians in America should respond. Pivoting to President Trump, Brad Ward, the co-founder of Armor of Truth, joins the show to answer the question, "Has Trump destroyed the Deep State?"

Im Podcast "Amerika, wir müssen reden!" geht es um die Schüsse beim Korrespondentendinner am Samstagabend in der US-Hauptstadt Washington. Der mutmaßliche Täter - ein 31-jähriger Lehrer aus Kalifornien - hatte es bewaffnet durch die Sicherheitsschleuse des Hilton Hotels geschafft und mehrere Schüsse abgegeben. Der Secret Service konnte den Mann überwältigen, der Saal wurde geräumt. Offenbar hatte der Angreifer es auf Mitglieder der US-Regierung abgesehen. Vor der Tat soll er seinen Familienangehörigen ein "Anti-Trump Manifest" geschickt haben. Ingo Zamperoni und Jiffer Bourguignon diskutieren in dieser Folge über die zunehmende politische Gewalt in den USA. "Mass Shootings und Attentate seien für viele fast Alltag geworden", sagt Jiffer. Die beiden Hosts stellen fest, dass sich Trump nach dem Vorfall - ähnlich wie im Juli 2024 nach dem versuchten Attentat auf ihn in Pennsylvania - zunächst ungewöhnlich versöhnlich gezeigt hat. Gleichzeitig - so der Tagesthemen-Moderator - schaffe Trump es, Vorfälle wie diese für seine Zwecke zu instrumentalisieren. Zumindest lenkt das Ganze von den Schlagzeilen um Iran-Krieg und Epstein-Files ab. Und noch am selben Abend habe der US-Präsident die Gelegenheit genutzt, klarzumachen, wie wichtig es sei, den sicheren großen Ballsaal im Weißen Haus (fertig) zu bauen.Ihr habt Fragen an Jiffer und Ingo? Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns an podcast@ndr.de!US-Reaktionen auf Trump-Angriff bei Gala Dinnerhttps://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-reaktionen-angriff-gala-trump-100.htmlPodcast-Tipps: 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast über Trump und Kubahttps://1.ard.de/11KM_Kuba_TrumpHat die Realität eine Chance gegen KI-Müll?https://www.ardsounds.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:ae25155c64dc4ecf/Alle Folgen des Podcasts "Amerika, wir müssen reden!"https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/amerika-wir-muessen-reden,podcast4932.htmlHier könnt ihr den Instagram-Broadcast-Channel von Ingo und Jiffer abonnieren:https://www.instagram.com/channel/Abb9Z5-eRUUKudGl/

Within hours of the shooting, right outside where US President Donald Trump was dining at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, the American president was venting his anger. Not, notably, about the gunman firing shots in the lobby of the hotel. But at a journalist who read out what the suspected shooter allegedly thinks about Trump. Today Bruce Wolpe, a senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre, on why this shooting differs - in such a crucial and dangerous way - from the two attempts on Trump's life during the 2024 election campaign, and the reckoning that is now spreading throughout Washington as a result. Further reading: Inside the pandemonium at the Washington Hilton ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’: Alleged shooter’s manifesto says he was targeting Trump officials And just a note, after recording this episode, Cole Tomas Allen, was charged - on Tuesday, Australian time - with an attempted assassination of Donald Trump. According to a note Allan reportedly sent family members minutes before the attack, he believed that it was his duty to target Trump administration officials. Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, has said that additional charges would be brought against him.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within hours of the shooting, right outside where US President Donald Trump was dining at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, the American president was venting his anger. Not, notably, about the gunman firing shots in the lobby of the hotel. But at a journalist who read out what the suspected shooter allegedly thinks about Trump. Today Bruce Wolpe, a senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre, on why this shooting differs - in such a crucial and dangerous way - from the two attempts on Trump's life during the 2024 election campaign, and the reckoning that is now spreading throughout Washington as a result. Further reading: Inside the pandemonium at the Washington Hilton ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’: Alleged shooter’s manifesto says he was targeting Trump officials And just a note, after recording this episode, Cole Tomas Allen, was charged - on Tuesday, Australian time - with an attempted assassination of Donald Trump. According to a note Allan reportedly sent family members minutes before the attack, he believed that it was his duty to target Trump administration officials. Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, has said that additional charges would be brought against him.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on America in the MorningWhite House Correspondents Dinner Shooting A gunman is in custody after another apparent thwarted assassination attempt of President Donald Trump, this time at the White House Correspondents Dinner in the heart of the Nation's Capital.  The President and all attendees were uninjured. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.   No Iran-US Weekend Meeting It was a frantic weekend in the effort to find a ceasefire deal with Iran – with no actual negotiations between the US and Tehran.  However, Iran's foreign minister will be in Russia today to meet with Vladimir Putin, and in the meantime, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed to shipping.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Indiana Mass Shooting Indiana University was the scene of the latest mass shooting in America, where it is believed two gunman opened fire following a fight between two women, leaving five students injured.   Warsh Block Removed The sole Republican senator who was standing in the way of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's ready to vote “yes.”  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on what changed the senator's mind.   Texas Tornado A powerful EF-2 tornado has been confirmed to have struck the town of Runaway Bay in Texas, northwest of Fort Worth, according to the National Weather Service.    Georgia Wildfires Worsen The out-of-control Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents and property.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports there are now 15 new wildfires burning across the Peach State, including one that has exceeded 31 square miles in size.   Latest On The WH Correspondents Dinner Shooting President Trump was unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner over the weekend.  The suspect, identified as Cole Allen of California, allegedly sent his family a manifesto they turned over to authorities that the president described as “Anti-Christian.”  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on the initial moments of the attack, and what authorities know so far.   Inside The Ballroom There was chaos inside the Hilton Hotel in Washington where the White House Correspondent's Dinner was held as police and Secret Service officers swarmed the gunman.  Associated Press correspondent Aamer Madhani was attending the dinner and described what he saw.   What We Know About The Alleged Shooter There are concerns in Washington that there was not enough security in place for the White House Correspondents Dinner, despite a who's-who guest list which included both President Trump and Vice President Vance, the First Lady, several high-ranking members of the Cabinet, and the biggest media names that cover the White House and Congress.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what we know about the suspected gunman who traveled by train from California to the Nation's Capital and booked a room at the Washington Hilton where the event was being held, and who was believed to be targeting top officials including the President.   Arrest In Missing Students Case The battered body of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students has been found, and police in Tampa have made an arrest in the case.  Sue Aller reports that the suspect faced a judge for his initial court appearance Sunday, but the second student still remains missing. Florida Redistricting Plans Plans for the state of Florida to redistrict prior to the November midterm elections will be getting underway starting tomorrow in Tallahassee with a plan that could net the GOP as many as five seats in a state that already has a large Republican Congressional majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hockey talk, why is Jeff from Superior upset with Trump, Don't Trust Putin, the White House ballroom, Karoline Leavett, CBS News, Sound Off Morse Code, more on the Hilton Hotel shooting, EV decline, and the reason they want to defund Planned Parenthood...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutmeg in Morse Code, its Prime Rib Day, a hacking story, first time caller Mister E, Chris Dahlberg, Bobby Darin, can Donald Trump receive a Purple Heart, J-Serv, Brad's perspective on Iran, Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head, Mike from AZ, and the Hilton Hotel shooter...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Es war das erste Mal als Präsident, dass Donald Trump das prestigeträchtige White House Correspondents' Dinner besuchte - doch aus dem Ballsaal in Washington wurde kurz nach Beginn ein Tatort. Ein schwer bewaffneter Angreifer überwand die Sicherheitsschleuse und eröffnete das Feuer. US-Korrespondentin Stefanie Bolzen war vor Ort dabei und berichtet im Gespräch mit Wim Orth über die Situation im Hilton-Hotel, die nun aufkommende Sicherheitsdiskussion in den USA und darüber, was bislang über den Täter bekannt ist. Amerika-Effekt – Donald Trump und die neue Weltordnung“ nimmt jede Woche unter die Lupe, wie die USA – und vor allem Donald Trump – die globale Politik neu vermessen. WELT-USA-Korrespondentin Stefanie Bolzen spricht mit den WELT-Redakteuren Antonia Beckermann und Wim Orth sowie internationalen Korrespondenten über Machtverschiebungen, Allianzen und Konflikte. Ob harte Handelspolitik und neue Zölle, der veränderte Umgang mit NATO-Partnern oder der Druck auf internationale Institutionen – der Podcast zeigt, wie Trumps Kurs bereits konkrete Folgen für Europa, China und den Nahen Osten hat. Analytisch, nah dran und verständlich erklärt, ordnet „Der Amerika-Effekt“ das tägliche Washington-Rauschen ein und macht klar, warum Entscheidungen im Weißen Haus die Welt weit über die USA hinaus verändern. Wenn Euch der Podcast gefällt, dann lasst gerne eine Bewertung für uns da. Feedback gerne auch an usa@welt.de Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Donald Trump was preparing to speak at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night...as shots were fired in the lobby at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC. 31-year-old Cole Allen is the suspect...and was allegedly targeting Donald Trump and officials in his administration. We explain why Democrats are finished...after this latest failed attack on Donald Trump. We discuss the increased political violence...and blame it on politics invading every aspect of American culture. We also explain why most Democrats are anti-American...and why most Americans are tired of the political discourse. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

Police in the United States are investigating a shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, in which a man opened fire on security personal. The event took place at the Hilton Hotel, and President Trump and his wife were in attendance. Sky News Correspondent David Blevins, who was at the event, told Paul what had happened.

Episode: 2942 Hilton Hotels in Space.  Today, we reach for the stars.

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The 2026 Hunter Conference in Atlanta Georgia was a major success! So many hospitality professionals and industry leaders converged to share insights, best practices, challenges, and strategies for the future.  The Suite Spot had the opportunity to attend the industry event and interview some of the best and brightest that hospitality has to offer. Tune in to this special episode to hear from executives, brand leaders, presidents, and more from some of the biggest brands in the hospitality industry.  Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot. Fresh Off the highly anticipated 2026 Hunter Conference, which certainly didn’t just fit the bill. Exceeded expectations. What an incredible event, what an amazing couple days in Atlanta, Georgia at the New and iconic Signia Hilton, Atlanta. There were powerhouse panels and education, incredible networking, truly defined. Their theme was The Home of Hospitality. Certainly hit that over that next those couple days there in Atlanta, Georgia, we had the privilege of covering the event. We have some exclusive interviews to bring you, which I’m so excited to share with you on this very episode today. We visited with our friends over at Newport Hospitality. We celebrated a milestone with Hospitality America. We checked in on the development side at PM Hotel Group and sat down with the brain leader of Graduate by Hilton to talk about that exciting brand and everything that they have cooking over there. Who also knows how to throw an incredible party, which they did in tandem with the Hunter Conference, with a ludicrous concert that capped off. And just, again, an amazing couple days in Atlanta, Georgia. We’re so excited to bring you these interviews, and we’re gonna be bringing it all to you here on the sweet spot. Thanks for tuning in. Speaker 2: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot Live on location 2026 Hunter Conference. Excited to welcome in, Wayne West, the third president of Newport Hospitality Group. Wayne, thank you so much for taking some time. Wayne West III: It is a pleasure to be with you. It’s a pleasure to be here. Ryan Embree: Yeah, excited to be here. It’s a sleepy cold morning right now, but we’re warming things up here in Atlanta at the Hunter Conference. Tell us a little bit about your experience and, what do you think about the new location, the new digs? Wayne West III: The new location is great. We’ve been downtown at the Marriott for so many years. I think this is new. It’s fresh, it’s invigorating. It truly is. One of my favorite conferences. I mentioned to you, the Hunter Conference is a relationship kind of conference where you get to sit down and spend time with people one-on-one, whether it’s your brand, whether it’s other owners, whether it’s my peer group. So I enjoy this one a lot. Ryan Embree: I mean, it’s great because I think one of the things, you get a bunch of hospitality people in the same, in the same room. You start talking about some of the challenges that are starting to arise. And right now we got some headwinds, profit profitability, hotel margins, very slim, rising construction costs, operational costs. But you have a philosophy, control what you can control. How do you bring that philosophy to Newport Hospitality Group as we usher in 2026? Wayne West III: Number one, I have really good people. My colleagues are strong at my, my, my corporate level as well as the property level. You know, for many, many years the industry was, had a vibrant ability to drive RevPAR, and it seemed like it was increasing three to 5% every year that slowed down. We continue to push that where there’s opportunities, but what I think we do best and my operational team does best is control the big things. Control, cost, control your labor. We spend a great deal of time working on that every single day. We work with the leaders at the properties to make sure that we’ve got the appropriate, uh, levels of payroll and the appropriate levels of resources to the levels of business at the time. So I, I, I think a great deal. We’ve always spent time on that. But it’s even more and more important as your RevPAR may not be increasing as quickly as payrolls are. Ryan Embree: Yeah, absolutely. Operational efficiency, really, really key. Try to look for every inch that you can get right now. We had the opportunity to meet up with your COO Brendan McCoy at the Hospitality Show out there in Denver. He was talking about the growth of, of Newport Hospitality Group and was really focused in on talking about strategic growth with the right partners. What does the right partner mean to you? And you see opportunity out there. Wayne West III: I do see opportunity. We’ve recently taken over a hotel with the perfect partner, has a few hotels, but her focus wants to be on development. She is aligned with us culturally. She has the right kind of hotel. She maintains it well, but she thinks she can make more money developing the next hotel and is leaving operations to us. So the first thing we wanna do, we wanna make sure that we align philosophically with her vision, anyone’s vision of the hotel and how it’s gonna be operated, how we’re gonna treat the guest, the employees, and how we protect her asset and grow it and make it more profitable. But I think that’s the key thing, is aligning with a partner that aligns with your vision. Ryan Embree: Yeah. And that alignment is really can be found in rooms like this, right. At a Hunter Conference, when you’re networking, you’re having conversations over that because it is key, that alignment, making sure that you and the owner are kind of hand in hand, especially in a time where it’s a little bit challenging, looking for operational efficiency. A lot of people, subject matter topics talk about AI and technology, right. Trying to fill those gaps. Talk to me a little bit about the philosophy and how you approach AI and technology. Is it more about the guest experience or employee empowerment? Wayne West III: Let’s be honest, AI has been around a long time. If you go back to revenue management 25 years ago, instead of, you know, we started leaning into computers to do some of the analysis for us. So I think this matured over the year and it continues to evolve. And I think it’s evolved expeditiously over the last few years, right? We first used ChatGTP to help us write sentences, and now we’re analyzing data. I think we’ll continue to evaluate how to make us more efficient, but really more effective with the data. I think we need to make sure we’re not consumed by the data and ask AI to help us with the right questions and get the right data to make quicker decisions and better decisions. So I think we’re testing it today, all the different kinds of AI out there. We’re testing it in all the disciplines. We’re testing it in HR, we’re testing it in operations. We’re testing it in sales and marketing. We’re testing it in HR. So I think when you apply it to those and then see what bubbles up and see how, how, what best results you get. But let’s not be consumed by it. Ryan Embree: Yeah, absolutely. Wayne West III: Because you gotta take care of the guests first. Ryan Embree: 100%. And I think, you add those things up, you add those little gains up, that’s, and, and kind of take a step back and look. Now you become more operationally efficient. You control what you can control what you said, and hopefully improved your business there. But that’s great perspective to look back. ’cause you’re right, technology is no stranger to our industry. It’s been there just been maybe in a little bit different path. Wayne West III: We called it it something different. Truly it is intelligence that helps make us better. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Use it correctly. Love it. So, another thing we like to try to do at these conferences is look into a crystal ball. Try to predict the future, right? Everybody’s telling you what’s next, three, six months and down the line. What’s your vision? Maybe let’s start wide at the hospitality industry and then maybe you can dial it down from Newport Hospitality. Wayne West III: Again, I think I said it early, you know, we’ve been spoiled by the ability to grow our rates every year substantially. That’s slowing down. So we’ve gotta be smarter. I think a big opportunity is food and beverage globally from the, in, from an industry standpoint, I think doing food and beverage right drives preference to your hotel. I came up in the food and beverage world, and I think when select service hotels came along, we, we weren’t as good at food and beverage as we were 20 years ago. And we’ve let outside restaurants and bars wildly successful take a piece of our, our business. So I think we can do better if we would concentrate a little more on food and beverage, finding out what the guest really wants, needs and desires are when he checks into your hotel, and that that guest will come back. It will drive preference and it’ll drive RevPAR. So I wanna concentrate on that a bit. Ryan Embree: Great differentiator there for guests. Also attracting locals. If it’s a nice restaurant, you know, it’s your hotel restaurant isn’t of that of the same 40 years ago. Right? So, um, what about Newport Hospitality Group? Will you see the vision there? Wayne West III: We’ve got a couple letters of intent out today. Great brands, great owners. Two, were buying into one or actually purchasing a hotel. It’s the right hotel in the right location at the right time. We think we add some value by some additional sales and marketing that Whitney will do with her team. Whitney and Kirsten will do, whether it’s digitally or whether it’s just a different way of looking at our guests and attracting the guests. So we’re trying to find the major brands in our niche markets. Maybe we’re not in Washington DC but we’re in Frederick, we’re not in Jacksonville downtown, we’re in Jackson, the beach of Jacksonville. So we do really well in the secondary markets. We know, well, we’re in the south, we’re in the Northeast corridor all the way down from, you know, from Brooklyn, New York to Orlando, Florida. So we’re looking for that sweet spot, but I think many, as many companies are today. But we’re trying to identify that one that we can either reposition through some capital or reposition, because we’re just gonna take a different view of, uh, the revenue side of it. Ryan Embree: Well really appreciate you taking some time and stopping by Wayne. So thank you so much for having being on the Suite Spot with us. Wayne West III: Good to be with you, Ryan. Nice to meet you. Thank you very much. Ryan Embree: We’ll talk to you next time. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot. Live at the 2026 Hunter Conference here with Ben Campbell, CEO and President of Hospitality America. Ben, thanks so much for taking some time to speak with us today. Ben Campbell: Absolutely. I appreciate the time, Ryan. Ryan Embree: It’s a cold, sleepy Atlanta morning. Very cold outside. But the, it’s warm and hot energy in here. We got some panels, we got some networking going on. There was some great activations and programmings last night. First time here at the Signia Atlanta. You’ve been to Hunter a couple times. What does a successful hunter look like to you and what do you think about the new location? Ben Campbell: I love the new location. I love the marquee. I love the historic nature of it. And, and we all got used to, to the marquee and then the multi-level there. Um, here, I got here early just to figure out where everything was, uh, this time to know where I was going. But, um, what a hunter success, success looks like for us is really extending relationships, making new relationships, and then getting outside of our echo chambers of our companies or our hotels and talking to other people and seeing what they’re seeing, what’s happening with the industry, what are people looking to invest in, where do they think it’s going? You know, got to listen to Chris Nassetta, uh, CEO of Hilton yesterday and provided us with some, his insight and, which was great takeaways that we’ll be able to take back to our company and make decisions. Ryan Embree: Some really cool announcements you typically get at these shows feels like a new brand’s popping up every single day in hospitality, but it is, you’re absolutely right there, I mean, you get a bunch of hospitality people from different markets in the same room, and all of a sudden those challenges start to arise and bubble up a little bit and maybe some innovative solutions outta that. But 2026, obviously a massive year for Hospitality America, 30 years. Congratulations to that. When you hear that, Ben, you know, as CEO and President, what does that milestone and chapter mean to you? Ben Campbell: Me, personally, first, it’s an honor that I’m able to be the CEO of a 30 year company and take it into the next 30 years. When I look back, it’s really about, legacy and consistency. And so for a company to get to 30 years and, and we have some contracts, we have two contracts that are 30 year contracts for us and clients. And so, you know, it’s a lot of work to, to maintain that. But it’s also a real testament to our founder Chris Cargon. It is the legacy that he has left behind and that he has poured into this company that now I have the honor and the rest of our team and, and employees have the honor of taking that into the next level. Ryan Embree: It’s so cool to hear that, to hang your hat on a story of three decades worth and to usher in this new, this next 30 years first. So congratulations there. Obviously lots change in hospitality in 30 years. I’d say lots change in the last five. And we might be at a inflection point here with everything around AI and technology, which we’re gonna speak to in a second. But what do you attribute to that longevity and success of Hospitality America and this company? Ben Campbell: We boil it down to three different things. So we have what we call the HA Promises. We have three stakeholders that every single day we wake up and we say, are we delivering the promise to our owners, to our team members, and to our guests? So everything that we do, we boil it down into those three pillars and say that every guest comes to our hotels and we have, we’re making promises to them that we have to deliver. Same with our team members, and definitely to our, our owners. And so I think it’s through that lens that we’ve been able to have a 30 year career and knowing that really we’re here to service the guests and we’re also here to service our clients, which is our owners, and deliver on those, perform, deliver the metrics and the performance that they expect and that ultimately we said that we would do and that we are delivering on. So, that’s why I say it’s really the consistency of the company. Also I think, you know, we’ve been scaling at, at a good rate, but it’s been very strategic in how we do it. And so we have 30 year relationships. I don’t want to take on anything that’s gonna put that in jeopardy. Swo we’re very selective on who we bring in and knowing that, okay, I can be very successful with this for this owner, and we’re building a great relationship. Ryan Embree: Yeah. We’re hearing that right now, more and more, not just looking for growth, but that strategic growth for the right partners. So key right now, especially in a challenging environment where margins, profitability hard to come by right now. But another place that Hospitality America has received some recognition recently is around its people, uh, which is, you know, the USA today recognized as top workplace for two consecutive years and top workplace for frontline workers. I think, you know, you come to a conference like this, obviously the big notes are about the AI technology, but how have you invested in people and seen those dividends pay off? Ben Campbell: Yeah. When I came under leadership of the company in 2022, that was a big focus of mine because we were having to rescale the company and really look at the industry and everybody was fighting for the same talent in the same talent pool. And so, like, again, the legacy of Chris Cargan, we said, we need to really define what that looks like objectively on who we’re bringing into the company. And so we boiled that down to our core values, which is outlined as a, uh, acronym P.E.A.C.H. Passion, excellence, adaptability, community, and humble. And so when we seek that talent, they know what they can expect from us, and we can tell them, this is what we expect from you. And when doing that, we’re holding everybody accountable. And so everybody, then we can say, okay, this is who we are. Peach. What we do is the HA promises. Ryan Embree: So everybody can strive to meet those metrics for the owner, each other as the team members and and our guests. And by holding that accountability training toward that accountability, and then everybody’s on the same page, that’s really what I think gives us the recognition. Last year when we did that survey for USA today. Really proud to say that 90% of our 850 employees responded to the survey. So just getting that type of engagement of completing the survey was a big win for us. We might have some exciting news come out by the time that this podcast dropped. Ryan Embree: Alright, well, we’re excited to hear about it, Ben. And congratulations to you and your team again. The conversations that I’ve had with industry leaders, those strong management companies have that kind of north star that you’re talking about. It looks like you have those two and those that, that culture that you’ve created over there, obviously the 30 years incredible milestone. Typically a time for reflection in looking at the legacy in the past, but also looking towards the future. That’s what you typically do on those big anniversaries. So what is the vision for the future of Hospitality America look like for you, Ben? Ben Campbell: Vision for us is still growth. Um, there’s a lot of opportunity out there. Uh, again, I think that, you know, how we do that is, is maybe a little different than we have. Um, we have two great relationships. Like I said, today we operate for five different ownership groups. We will expand some of that, uh, but we’ll also look at expanding through acquisitions. We, we’ve historically grown through development through our partnerships. Um, and so there might be a lot more acquisitions. I think right now when you look at the industry and the values of these assets, you know, the replacement costs, a lot of times you can get into an acquisition that much less than it would be to, to replace that. So I think a lot of that is what we’re hearing at Hunter as well. Um, a lot of owners are feeling that we are feeling that as well. Um, and so there’s some great assets that are coming onto the marketplace that I think three or four years ago wouldn’t, back to your question on what we see for the industry. I think the, you know, we, yesterday you heard Christmas set us say that bifurcation of the cake shape economy is gonna be coming together. I agree with that. I don’t think it’s gonna stay that way forever. Um, I think that the top end has just had a lot more cash reserves that they could bleed off over time. Yeah. The middle market is generally where we’ve, uh, been really, really well. And the Hampton ends, the Fairfield ends the, um, and then higher up we do tapestries and we have a motto and tribute and things of that nature. I think that’s where the industry is going. From an experience side, yes, they want a curated experience and a very intentional experience, but also they want to know what they’re gonna get to. So I think that’s where we are right now. We’re kind of feeling those effects of, okay, we’re, you know, we’re curating the experience, but it may not be taken to that next level. And I think that’s where we need to continue to elevate and continue to spend our dollars to ensure that when the guests show up at the Signia or one of our hotels, like a tapestry or the motto of Bentonville, they walk in and they’re blown away that by the experience because they can tell every single detail is thought through. Ryan Embree: Yeah. It’s very cool to see the experiential travel really blow up right now. Guests loving that, but looking for that consistency, like you said, every guest wants that unique experience, but they do want it at a consistent level too, of, of meeting or matching their guest expectations. So Ben, thanks for taking some time, uh, to speak with us. Congratulations on all the milestones and we’re gonna look, uh, for that news that you were sharing. Ben Campbell: I appreciate it. Ryan Embree: Thank you so much. And, uh, we’ll talk to you next time on the Sweet Spot. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embry here with the Suite Spot live on location at the Hunter Conference 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, here with Paul Sacco, Chief Growth and Development Officer at PM Hotel Group. Paul, thank you for taking some time. Paul Sacco: Thanks for having me. Ryan Embree: Excited to talk about this. We’re the new venue. Uh, you visited the Hunter Conference before. How does this compare and, and what does success really look like for you when you leave Atlanta here? Paul Sacco: Yeah, I think it’s been a great conference. Perhaps a little hiccup with some of the weather Sure. And people getting in. But I think Teague and League and the team at Hunter have done a great job, really producing a terrific conference. And it’s really well attended now. So we’ve had great experience so far in terms of what does a good conference look like? To me, it’s all about connections. So it’s all about making sure that when you come to a conference like this, sure you have meetings scheduled for deal advancement on projects, you’re working on relationship building on some of the new relationships that you are building upon. And that that’s structured, but also that you leave plenty of time to walk the floor because inevitably you’re running into people that you share common stories with, you’re connecting with maybe there’s some things to do with, and it’s just great ’cause our business and our industry is really all about connections. Ryan Embree: That’s how, that’s where it’s built. It’s a big little world hospitality run into a lot of people. And when you get a lot of hospitality people in one place, they’re gonna start sharing best practices and maybe some of the challenges that they’re having right now. Absolutely. Especially with margins, uh, profits, people are looking out for that edge to figure out what’s next. Where do you think there’s opportunity when you kind of see the landscape right now? Is it a particular region, a segment that you like? Paul Sacco: Yeah, so we operate in full service and toward luxury segment as well as select service and then independent and boutique. And we all hear a lot right now about luxury and leisure leading the way. And we hear a lot about mid-scale extended stay and extended stay generally leading the way. And we’re in those categories. I also think there’s really good opportunity if you are thoughtful about the, the possibilities thoughtful about the deal in urban markets, on core branded hotels. I think there’s still some really good opportunity. You have to be thoughtful about your basis and about what the demand drivers are. But I think there’s some future opportunity in the near term there. I think there will be transactions that start to happen more. We’re starting to see some more pip pressure now from the brands. We’re starting to see some more lender pressure. I think the period of extend and pretend is perhaps coming to an end. Yeah. And there’ll be some transactions that occur out of that. We’re seeing more marketed deals as well come across. And I think that’s been across segments. Fortunately for us, we’re really focused in on each of those three segments as a company and we can capitalize on the right opportunities. Ryan Embree: And that’s where those strong connections come in to make those deals move across the finish line at the end of the, the day. Absolutely. Now PM Hotel Group, you talked a little bit about it, but it’s a competitive landscape out there. Where do you find opportunity to differentiate yourself from other management companies? Paul Sacco: So it is a competitive environment for sure. We’re a top 15 management company now. We do not have any particular goal or pressure to be a certain number of hotels. That’s really meaningful on two fronts. One, it means we can grow smart and do deals that make sense for our company, deals that make sense for the owner in terms of using our operation makes sense for our team. And secondly, it’s really important because it, it allows us to remain accessible to ownership at the highest levels of our company. So we always say that if there’s ever a time where an owner can’t call me or Joseph our president or others in our company and get a response that day, then we’ve grown too big. And that’s really important to us. And since we’re an independently owned company and we’re not private equity owned, we’re not public, we don’t have any of those quarterly quote unquote nug pressures to grow. We can be really thoughtful and strategic about the deals that we do and the owners with whom we’re working and remain accessible to them. Ryan Embree: Well it puts you also in opportunity to kind of maybe be first in line when a new developer or owner wants to go a certain route. You’ve got kind of the story to tell them and and share with them. Paul Sacco: We hear it a lot in reality. We are of the size and scope that our senior team remains very accessible to ownership groups, to asset management groups, et cetera, based on the size and nature of our company. I think there are some others who can say that as well. And there’s some others who are a lot larger and it just maybe just makes it more difficult to do that as effectively. Ryan Embree: Definitely. Now another topic on everybody’s bingo card here. Conferences like this is AI and technology, right? So what’s the philosophy over at PM Hotel Group? Are you guys using anything on the development side and how do you utilizing it? Paul Sacco: Yeah, I think there are some really good tools within ai, even just using ChatGPT and Gemini in order to do market research, really market assessment tools. And that’s a great way to get highlight overview of what’s happening in a market if you’re looking at a new deal, if you’re traveling to a market, a good way to gain sort of initial information and a feeling for what’s happening in a market from a development perspective. Now we tend to dive in deep and back all that up as we advance with some really good formats like CoStar and some others that are out there that help us really assess a deal and assess our business. So on the development front, I think that’s how we’re approaching things on the operating front. I think AI will continue to evolve in a way that it helps, makes operations more efficient, whereby there can be data assessment on check-ins and checkouts, which can help with labor and staffing needs and assessing those types of things. And then of course, on the commercial side, really harnessing the way that people are doing intent-based searches now. Because people will go into ChatGPT or Gemini and they’ll put in an intent-based search. We find a lot that our independent and boutique hotels come up in those searches. But how do you capitalize upon that and how do you harness that in a way to turn it into reservations? Ryan Embree: Absolutely. Everyone looking for that edge right now, right? Like I said, to combat those margins right now, which are challenging in your position, you’re always looking for the next opportunity, the next deal. What’s your vision for PM Hotel Group as you grow into the back half of the 2020s? Paul Sacco: So again, we’re a privately owned company and we grow very strategically. We’re not under any certain pressure, again to have a certain quote unquote nug. So that’s been very effective for us and we’ve been really thoughtful about the owners that we’re doing deals with, the types of deals that we can operate. Effectively key for us is that we’ve done a couple of small strategic partnerships, siteline a year or so ago, modus by PM Hotel Group before that. And the combination of that has put us into all these different segments that we just discussed. But it’s put our reach from Hawaii to California to the mountain states, all the way to the East Coast with different types of products. So we can really capitalize on that and harness the fact that we have coverage and reach in a lot of different markets and market knowledge. So I think for us it’s just about growing smart. It’s about putting a lot of effort behind commercial and technology. We’re, we’re making a lot of investments in that space right now so that we are out ahead of AI advancement and technology advancement. And we’re even in a sort of muted RevPAR growth environment now we’re focused on RPI. And we’re focused on TRevPAR and making sure that operationally and top line wise, we’re getting more than our fair share. Ryan Embree: Awesome. Well, Paul, congratulations to you and your team. We’ll continue to keep a close eye and we’ll let you get back in there. And for all the good stuff, the Hunter Conference has to offer. Paul Sacco: Thank you. Ryan Embree: Thanks Paul. Ryan Embree: All righty. Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot live on location at the 2026 Hunter Conference here with Parker, Graduate by Hilton Brand Leader. So excited. I love this brand, it’s very exciting. But before we get talking about your brand, talk to us a little bit about your brand, where you came from and your history here in hospitality. Parker Henderson: It’s fun. Actually. We’re here in Atlanta. This is where I was born and raised. My parents met working for Delta Airlines, so I grew up traveling. Dad worked for Delta for 32 years. And so grew up traveling. And when I got to college, I knew that was something I wanted to major in. Went to Appalachian State University, majored in hospitality tourism management. Worked at the front desk of Comfort Suites when I was in Boone, North Carolina. And then did my internship. And I had a great professor who I was like, I’ll just do my internship and here I’m at already at the hotel. No big deal. He was like, no, you need to go somewhere. You need to do something. And so, Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, they were interested in me. So I did my internship. There happened to be the 99 US Open, everything went really well there. Came back as a manager in development and I was with ClubCorp, who owned Pinehurst for about five years. They moved me to a location in Austin, Texas. Stayed there for a while. Resort Company wasn’t really growing. And meanwhile this beautiful 31 story Hilton was being built in downtown Austin. And I remember seeing that and it’s like, I want that. And I was always in front office operations, so I was able to join the Hilton Austin as assistant director of front office. And that was in November of 2003. And I’ve been with Hilton ever since on property roles for about a decade in San Diego, Baltimore, Orlando. And then joined the corporate front office team in 2012 where I focused on front office operations, efficient use of our property management systems, which are proprietary to Hilton, and then was able to work and get exposed to the brand side and then joined Embassy Suites brand in 2021 and just love that world. Also during the pandemic, my pandemic fun was getting my master’s in hospitality from Virginia Tech. They had a campus in the DMV area up in DC and fall of 2020, I became an adjunct professor in that program. So continuing to do that, I’ve always believed in the power of that intersection of hospitality and education. So when Graduate came through in 2024, I was the first one to raise my hand saying, okay, I’ve got the brand experience, I’ve got the university passion. And so it’s been a great experience since then. Ryan Embree: That’s so cool, Parker. And you know, we were talking about this, I’d love to hear those stories of people that went to school for hospitality and now look at you, you’re on the other side of the desk, you’re, you’re the teacher and, and you know, influencing the next generation of hoteliers, which is so cool. So obviously college and universities have, I’m sure you don’t get tired of talking about those never, especially in your position. But for those who maybe aren’t as familiar with Graduate, talk to us a little bit about that brand, maybe a little bit of a story as well. Parker Henderson: Absolutely. So Graduate Hotels was created in 2014 by AJ Capital. They found that there was great opportunity to have upper upscale position, lodging, bespoke design in these hotel, in these university markets. And it’s been a great success. They started with just one or two properties. They grew to 34-35 properties and then Hilton acquired them in spring of 2024. Since then, they’ve all come into the Hilton ecosystem, 35 assets total currently. And so they’re live with Hilton Honor, they’re live with all of the team member perks with Go Hilton and everything that you expect. But also they’re tied into all the benefits of being Hilton, Hilton Worldwide Sales, Hilton Supply Management, Hilton University, all the training programs. And so the hotels have done a great job of kind of onboarding, keeping the authenticity that makes graduate special while using the engine and all the power that comes with the distribution network of Hilton. Ryan Embree: It’s so cool to hear. And you know, when I think about people and their universities and their colleges, passion is the first word that comes up. And to marry that with your brand and people are also passionate about travel. That’s such an exciting, probably space to be in. And the fact that you, that you get to talk about, these projects and here we are in Atlanta, a very cold unseasonably cold day here in March. But you know, we’re at the Hunter Conference talking to investors, owners, developers. You’re having these conversations. What do owners and developers get excited about when you’re having conversations about your brand? Parker Henderson: The passion, like you said, there’s such storytelling and such a passion to tell a story either about some where somebody lives currently, where their alma mater is, or maybe if they didn’t go to college or university where they were in that youthful optimism phase of kind of the late teens, early twenties, where you really don’t know where your path is and it’s just kind of starting and being able to bottle that up and put that into a project. That’s what gets people excited. The fun part is that the product is so special, it’s so bespoke at each university, at each college town, but they perform wonderfully. We, we have above market performance and revenue and occupancy and we continue to capitalize on those high impact times, home football games, move-ins, graduation, all of that type of stuff. But also with the Hilton system, we’ve been able to expose them to so much different areas of business, whereas they may have had to rely on online travel agencies In the past a lot we’ve been able to kind of broaden that to introduce more business travel. We’ve been able to work with Hilton Worldwide Sales, get more groups, meetings and events into the hotels. The average Graduate hotel is 167 keys and about 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Now with the 35 hotels, that varies greatly. Some are small as 70 keys. Some are as big as 304 keys. Some have zero meeting space. We’ve got one with over 23,000 square feet of meeting space. So there’s a lot of variety there. But all of them can play into the different mix of business that Hilton Worldwide Sales promotes. Ryan Embree: Well, it’s incredible ’cause you know, none of these properties are the same because probably none of these universities are the same. None of these markets are the same. So I’m sure it’s a passion project again, but also creating these memorable experiences around those really cool times and being able to tie your brand in there definitely means something special. Now you have a couple projects, special projects that you’re working on right now. Talk to us a little bit about those and, and maybe that differentiation between them. Parker Henderson: Sure. With the development side, as soon as Graduate came into Hilton became a brand that we were able to franchise. So we have been working with our development committee, that’s why we’re here at Hunter Investment Conference. But we’ve got about 60 different deals in various forms of negotiation. We’ve got a number of deals signed that we’re excited to work on. I’ll highlight kind of four ’cause I feel like they tell a good story. We’ve got Flagstaff, Arizona, that’s gonna be by Northern Arizona University, brand new build, new to Hilton owner. Very exciting project that’s gonna do some amazing storytelling about Route 66, about Northern Arizona University and just the Flagstaff community. You’ve got Boulderado, a historic, a hundred and something year old asset in downtown Boulder, right by UC Boulder. This is gonna become a graduate by Hilton Hotel. This is funded by AJ Capital. They own that. So that’s showing continued interest in the founder of the brand into Graduate by Hilton, which is something that means a lot to me. It means that we’re protecting the brand in, in meaningful ways. We’ve got Graduate Laramie that’ll come online by the University of Wyoming. This is an existing Hilton Garden Inn that’s reaching the end of its term with that project. And we’ll transition and go through a painstaking renovation to tell the cowboy story of the University of Wyoming. And that’ll open as Graduate Laramie. And then in New York, we’ve got Graduate Syracuse. This is actually owned by Syracuse University. This is the institution building something, 200 keys from the ground up. It’s gonna be absolutely spectacular there. Ryan Embree: I can talk to you about each one of these projects and which makes them so unique and, and that’s again the cool part, probably why both the owners and developers love it. Guests love it as well. But let’s get to know you in the portfolio a little bit more intimately. So let’s talk about maybe one of your favorite views on one of your properties. Parker Henderson: There’s a lot. So Graduate East Lansing, east Lansing, Michigan, Michigan State University, if you look out any of their front side windows, you’re looking right into kind of the arboretum of Michigan State University. It is gorgeous rooftop of graduate Auburn, Alabama. If you stand at the War Eagle Supper Club on the roof of Graduate Auburn, you’re looking directly towards the scoreboard and the stadium at Auburn University. Yeah, it’s fantastic. Gosh, there’s so many different ones. I could, like literally, even in Princeton, you’re looking down the street, down Nassau Street towards the gates of Princeton. You’re the fun part about these properties. And I’ve been able to go to all 35 locations both in the UK and the US. And the great thing about them is the location. Most all of them are at the intersection of Maine and Maine. They’re all walkable to campus, no further than about a mile away from the university they are next to and surrounded by the most popular restaurants, bars, shopping, points of interest, the museums, whatever it may be, they’re in the heart of it. All Ryan Embree: Such tradition rich places and spaces that these properties are located in tells a an amazing story. And sure, your guests get to be a part of it, which is really cool. What about signature dish maybe or a local tradition or something like that? Parker Henderson: So all of our restaurant, or excuse me, all of our hotels have a breakfast. Usually that’s kind of a cafe with a barista led concept. Many of those go by the name of Poindexter Coffee. So we have about half the brand that have a Poindexter coffee. Those are phenomenal in themselves. Then in the evenings we require hotels to have bar and dinner at all their locations. One traditional dish may sound basic, but it’s so good. We do a really great smash burger in fries, and that’s something you can find at almost all of our locations. Just a really good smash burger. Ryan Embree: Very cool. Well, you know, and I didn’t prep you for this one, but what about if there’s, is there anything, I mean, because obviously colleges and universities that they’re, they have a lot of, sometimes quirky traditions that, that are in the area. Are there any hotels or properties that have any of these local traditions or anything like that? Ryan Embree: Well, the storytelling, storytelling is one of our values at graduate and all of our hotels portray storytelling. We use maximalist design, we use layering of story upon story, but I think one of my favorite ones I was speaking about graduate Princeton, their headboard, if you’ve ever looked at a picture of graduate Princeton, their headboard looked like these hand carved canes and they’ve got like etchings in ’em and all different kinds of things. And I remember asking the general manager, Michael, it’s like, what is this? Why does it look like hockey sticks above my bed? He’s like, well, back in the 1860s, students used to hand carve their own canes and walk around campus and around the 1860s the upperclassmen decided, nope, the freshmen shouldn’t be allowed to carry those. So they would like beat them with their sticks and, you know, not allow the freshmen to carry them around here. So now that does not continue, but it’s now kind of an intramural fall sports festival every fall for called the Canes Prix. So it’s one of those traditions and one of those stories that you walk in and any Princeton student or alum would get that immediately. Yeah. But from somebody who went to Appalachian State would never have heard of that, it would never have known that tradition if it wasn’t for that quirky headboard. Ryan Embree: And there’s that special connection with the guest that is, that knows that, but also the guests that maybe not like, well, what I’m learning about right now, love that tradition. Like that’s very, that’s some cool history, you know, associated with the property in the university. So obviously a lot of growth. You just talked about the pipeline for this brand, but what’s as brand leader, what’s your kind of vision for the next, you know, three to five years for for Graduate by Hilton? Parker Henderson: Absolutely. We’re looking at kind of making sure that everything within the hotels we’re optimizing as much as possible. So I always love to base everything we do on our values. Our motto at Graduate is we are all students. Our values underneath that is what is fearless hospitality? We’re curious. We’re unapologetically unique and we’re storytellers. And so with that just kind of capitalizing on that and moving that into just grow within the next few years we’ll have several new openings. We’ll have more announcements to share on that. Ryan Embree: Awesome. Well, we’re excited. We’re gonna keep a close eye on the graduate story and yeah, we’re excited to thank you for stopping by and talking to us. Parker Henderson: Absolutely. Thank you for having me. Ryan Embree: To join our loyalty program, be sure to subscribe and give us a five star rating on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with Cover Art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host Ryan Embree, and we hope you enjoyed your stay.

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXRobin Roberts & Whoopi Goldberg LOVE Them!!Music & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2026 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has — and one of the most misused. Most leaders are either avoiding it entirely or delivering it like a surprise attack. Whether you're a manager trying to build a team culture where people tell each other the truth, or a professional who wants to handle feedback with more confidence and less defensiveness , this episode gives you a practical framework you can use immediately.In this episode:Why avoiding feedback feels kind but is actually costing your teamThe "permission slip" technique and the psychology behind why it worksHow to deliver feedback that lands instead of feedback that stingsWhat to do in the first 60 seconds when feedback blindsides youHow to separate the delivery from the data — even when the delivery is terribleThe one follow-up move that changes how people see you as a leaderSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Being fair to everyone is never easy. Allowing the guilty to self incriminate usually works best. This shows History requires us to occasionally step back and stare. SCOTUS lawyer Goldstein indicted under tax charges. Why him? Today's rollout is a shout above the chaos. This stuff happens all the time. 14 million of gambling debts. Systemic corruption erodes credibility. Clarity isn't appreciated until it's shown. Pattern recognition, real documentation and memory. Selecting angles, characters and plot finale. This is the state of the media. Emotion compression and clickable outrage. The degrading process that uses bimbo's. The infrustructure of communications is key. Why they are NOT a neutral bystander. Turning legal rights into a political strategy. How the court's infrastructure works. Why are all these fed employees hating on Trump. Is this just procedural opposition? The Minneapolis protests have an managing infrastructure. Screening, travel routes, background checks and license plate data bases are included. This is NOT spontaneous activism. They are using license plate recognition systems. Who has access to Hilton Hotel information? The post ayatollah era. The young and innocent know not what they do. It's called treason.

Your influence isn't just in what you say, it's in what you notice. This episode breaks down five essential body-language tells that appear with bosses, clients, peers, and direct reports. You'll learn what each signal means, how to read the room with precision, and the practical steps to take when someone is confused, disengaged, overwhelmed, or resistant. If you want to communicate clearly, build stronger relationships, and lead with intention, this episode shows you how.The subtle cues that reveal disagreement, doubt, or disconnectionHow to adjust your communication in real time—without overreacting or assumingWhat to say (and avoid) when you spot tension, resistance, or appeasementSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down what really happens when you step into a new version of your career, and why the people around you may not be ready for your evolution. Jill explores how identity, boundaries, and internal validation shape your career growth and leadership presence. If you're in a season of reinvention, feeling friction from others, or sensing that you're outgrowing old patterns, this episode gives you the clarity, language, and mindset shifts to evolve with confidence and intention.Why your growth disrupts old dynamics and how to stay grounded when others resistHow to stop shrinking into outdated expectations and lead with intentionThe four leadership shifts required when you shift into your next-level identitySupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Making the leap from high performer to manager changes everything—including your relationship with your boss. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin breaks down why your boss can make or break your leadership success and shares practical strategies for building a strong partnership, even with difficult managers. Learn how to lead with your strengths, navigate authority dynamics, manage up effectively, and position yourself as an invaluable ally. Whether you're a new manager or struggling with a challenging boss relationship, this episode will help you shift from threat mode to mutual success.Support the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

On March 30, 1981, a tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Washington, D.C., when a troubled young man named John Hinckley Jr. opened fire as President Ronald Reagan exited the Hilton Hotel. The chaotic scene resulted in the shooting of four individuals, with President Reagan being the prime tarrget. Hinckley was swiftly apprehended by law enforcement, and his severe mental illness led to his commitment at St. Elizabeth's Psychiatric Hospital, where he would spend an astounding 41 years grappling with his delusions and troubled psyche. Over the decades, commentators and experts have delved into Hinckley's complex mental health struggles and the motives behind his violent actions. Now, after 45 years, he has chosen to share his side of the story through a memoir titled Who I Really Am, co-authored with Jason Norman. Today in this special episode, John Hinckley and Jason Norman engage in a candid conversation with Jill, where they will explore the intricate details of his life, his journey through mental illness, and the insights gained from his experiences. Buy Who I Really Am by John Hinckley Jr & Jason Norman on Amazon, and on Barnes and Noble.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Happy to help! Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Crimecon 2026 is COMING, May 29-31, 2026!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch!   https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram, or YouTube.

On February 10, 2026, the May Day Strong coalition held an anti-ICE organizing, including representatives of the teachers unions, and the organizers leading the the efforts against Hilton Hotels, Target and Enterprise. Head it directly from them in this SPY STREAM highlight reel. Decode The Left with Karlyn Borysenko is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karlyn.substack.com/subscribe

Wondering whether it's time to stay in your current role or move on? You're not alone. Many professionals are reevaluating their jobs at some of the highest rates we've seen. In this episode, Career Strategist and Executive Coach, Jill Griffin breaks down a practical, strategic framework for assessing your role: Why you originally took the job—and what that reveals about your prioritiesHow your goals, identity, and professional expectations have evolvedWhere the role aligns (or no longer aligns) with your strengths and valuesHow to evaluate growth potential, cultural dynamics, and organizational realitiesA clear decision-making structure to help you move forward with confidence and data, not doubtSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

If you ever feel guilty for not doing enough, not doing it fast enough, or not having something visible to show for your work, you're not alone. Productivity guilt is real—and it impacts high performers, perfectionists, and strategic thinkers the most.In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill breaks down: The two most common ways productivity guilt shows upWhy invisible work triggers anxietyHow perfectionism fuels guilt (and how to break that loop)The difference between perfectionism and professionalismWhy managing your mindset is the key to feeling accomplishedSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

What should a protester look like when demonstrating passionately about an issue? Singer Harry Styles is set to perform 30 shows at Madison Square Garden as part of his tour. Mark interviews Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett. They break down the legal aspects of the Minnesota shooting involving Alex Pretti. Also, what legal challenges do protestors face? Questions arise over whether Chipotle donated $15,000 to ICE. Amazon announces major layoffs, possibly due to advances in AI. TV personality Al Roker celebrates 30 years on The Today Show. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann discusses sanctuary cities and their obligations under federal law. She also shares her perspective on the Minnesota protests and the recent killing, including the issue of many protesters not carrying ID.

What should a protester look like when demonstrating passionately about an issue? Singer Harry Styles is set to perform 30 shows at Madison Square Garden as part of his tour. Mark interviews Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett. They break down the legal aspects of the Minnesota shooting involving Alex Pretti. Also, what legal challenges do protestors face? Questions arise over whether Chipotle donated $15,000 to ICE. Amazon announces major layoffs, possibly due to advances in AI. TV personality Al Roker celebrates 30 years on The Today Show. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann discusses sanctuary cities and their obligations under federal law. She also shares her perspective on the Minnesota protests and the recent killing, including the issue of many protesters not carrying ID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 30, 1981, the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, is just two months into his presidency when he attends a speaking engagement at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. As the president exits the building and makes his way towards his limousine, six shots ring out. Members of the public and the Secret Service pounce on a 25-year-old man wielding a handgun nearby. In the affray, the president has been struck, along with three others. All recover, but when the motivation for the attack is revealed to be not about politics, but instead an obsession with a Hollywood star, the questions around the would-be assassin deepen. In episode 386, Jac and Alexis detail the bizarre attempted assassination of President Reagan by John Hinckley Jr, and ponder whether someone who acts on their obsession in such an extreme way can -or should - ever really go on to live a life without scrutiny.

As shots rang out on March 30, 1981 outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., President Ronald Reagan and three others lie seriously wounded. Just two months after Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president, John Hinckley Jr. shocked the world because of his movie star obsession.What followed was chaos. America learned of the deep psychosis that led to Hinckley's obsession with actress Jodie Foster, and how, in his mind, he did it all for her. His trial gripped the nation. Many expected a guilty verdict, but his acquittal on grounds of insanity sparked outrage and forever changed how the law viewed mental illness.Now, for the first time, Hinckley tells his own story. He takes us through an early life of unfulfilled dreams, a music career and college degree that slipped away, and the descent into a mind overcome by delusion. He recounts the years spent in confinement at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, the slow climb toward recovery, and the people who helped him find his way back.A life defined by a single, horrific act becomes something more: a story of mental illness, redemption, and the long road to understanding the man behind one of America's most infamous moments. JOHN HINCKLEY JR—WHO I REALLY AM

If you're not familiar with the Monroe Doctrine, Stigall gives a brief history lesson then explains why President Trump's "Don-roe Doctrine" is critically important for the new era in an increasingly shrinking world in a race for supremacy. Daniel Turner from Power the Future on why 30-50 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela and access to pumping more out of their ground using American companies is critical. And all that talk about buying or invading Greenland? It actually has a very serious purpose - one few understand or discuss but one we must deal with now. The fraud in Minnesota is breathtaking, and Josh Hammer is here to discuss it plus the legality of arresting Maduro and tryin him in a New York court while France jails critics of the the Prime Minister's wife. Plus - Trump's not lost a bit of his support, a new ridiculous McDonalds lawsuit, Hilton Hotels in the crosshairs of DHS, U-haul tells us the states people are fleeing and moving to, and for an economy said to be soft - people sure are shopping! -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (01/06/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered remarks from a House Republican retreat in Washington D.C. where he spoke about the successful capture of Venezuelan authoritarian Nicolas Maduro. On Monday, Maduro appeared in a New York court where he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges. According to the New York Times, it will likely be more than a year before a jury is seated to weigh the evidence presented against him. 3:15pm- Democrat Hypocrisy: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela. But in 2020 Schumer publicly criticized President Trump for not putting an end to Maduro's leadership. Meanwhile, in 2019 Senator Chris Murphy wrote and op-ed calling for regime change in Venezuela—however, he now opposes regime change! 3:30pm- Rich's BIG announcement: Beginning next week, The Rich Zeoli Show will take on a new form! The show will become a one-hour, nationally focused podcast which can be heard locally on 1210 WPHT from 6pm to 7pm! 3:45pm- The grocery store chain Wegmans has adopted biometrics which “collects, retains, converts, stores or shares customers' biometric identifier information.” The information includes facial recognition, eye scans, and voiceprints. 4:05pm- While speaking at a House Republican retreat in Washington D.C., President Donald Trump warned that if the GOP doesn't win the 2026 midterms, Democrats will create a reason to impeach him. 4:15pm- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will no longer seek election for a third term. His announcement comes after Minnesota, under his leadership, misappropriated billions-of-dollars to fraudulent welfare claims. When asked why he was dropping out of the race, Walz quickly pivoted—noting that today is the five-year anniversary of the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. 4:20pm- On Tuesday, Democrats held a meeting to mark the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6. During the meeting, Rep. Nancy Pelosi said: “That president who incited that insurrection, continues to lie about what happened...he was claiming that we did not ask for the National Guard...for over three hours we begged him.” But in a video, taken the day of the riot, then Speaker of the House Pelosi conceded that it was her fault the National Guard wasn't ready: "I take responsibility for not having them just prepare for more." 4:30pm- A Minneapolis Hilton hotel canceled numerous room reservations after learning the guests were members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Hilton Hotels released a statement: "The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this. A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems. Hilton is—and has always been—a welcoming place for all.” 4:45pm- On Monday, ultra-progressive Larry Krasner was sworn in for a third term as Philadelphia District Attorney. Will he run for higher office next? 5:05pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for National Review, “Jared Polis Becomes the First Democratic Governor to Back Trump's School-Choice Plan.” You can find the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/12/jared-polis-becomes-the-first-democratic-governor-to-back-trumps-school-choice-plan/. 5:30pm- Rich's BIG announcement: Beginning next week, The Rich Zeoli Show will take on a new form! The show will become a one-hour, nationally focused podcast which can be heard locally on 1210 WPHT from 6pm to 7pm! 5:40pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the worst moments from corporate media and Demo ...

Was the Hilton Hotel involved in housing ICE Victims in its hotels throughout the country without ICE agents being aware? Mark explains. The CBS Evening News is facing criticism from left-wing critics right now, under CEO Bari Weiss, for allegedly making the structure of the newscasts more centrist, rather than being too far left or too far right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolás Maduro had a court appearance in New York yesterday. What does the future look like for Venezuela? Disagreement on "The View" regarding President Trump's actions in Venezuela. Cuba, Greenland, and Iran on alert? Americans make their 2026 predictions. Big change in the recommended vaccine schedule. The home of Vice President Vance attacked in Ohio. Will New York City survive Zohran Mamdani? Drug laws won't be enforced in Seattle. Hilton Hotels vs. ICE. Artificial intelligence: Abandon the First Amendment in order to save the First Amendment? Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) defiant in the face of fraud accusations. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) discusses his hair catching fire. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:21 Sports Talk 02:48 Trump's Message about MAGA 05:50 Happy Three Kings Day! 08:49 Nicolás Maduro & Wife's Helicopter Landing 10:19 Maduro in Court Yesterday 11:29 Maduro's Charges 13:00 Whoopi Goldberg Reacts to Maduro Arrest 16:39 Scott Jennings on Venezuela Hypocrisy 18:18 Stephen Miller on Venezuela Oil 19:56 Dow Jones Industrial Average at an All-Time High 25:53 Trump Reiterates that 'We Need Greenland' 33:23 Fat Five 48:15 New Vaccine Recommendations 51:06 Break-In at JD Vance's Home 53:22 Zohran Mamdani Sets Up New Office? 57:01 Meet Mamdani's New Cabinet Member 1:06:12 Seattle is NOT Enforcing Laws! 1:07:09 Hilton Hotels Refuses Service to Trump Administration 1:12:17 The First Amendment in an AI World 1:17:07 Tim Walz is 'Big-Boy Mad' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security put out a series of posts, one showing screenshots of two emails cancelling reservations of known ICE agents. Even though Hilton quickly distanced itself from the hotel chain in question and apologized along with the hotel’s management company, Hilton stock fell 2.5% on Monday. DHS used incendiary language in its posts, saying Hilton was siding with rapists and murderers and conservative pundits quickly took advantage of the situation on social media calling for a boycott of Hilton hotels and spreading misinformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

true Crime Tuesday presents: Who I Really Am: Life After The Attempt On Reagan with Singer/Songwriter/and Author, John Hinckley Jr.. As shots rang out on March 30, 1981, outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., President Ronald Reagan and three others lay seriously wounded. Just two months after Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president, John Hinckley Jr. shocked the world with his obsession with a movie star.  What followed was chaos. America learned of the deep psychosis that led to Hinckley's obsession with actress Jodie Foster, and how, in his mind, he did it all for her. His trial gripped the nation. Many expected a guilty verdict, but his acquittal on grounds of insanity sparked outrage and forever changed how the law viewed mental illness. Now, for the first time, Hinckley tells his own story. He takes us through an early life of unfulfilled dreams, a music career, and a college degree that slipped away, as well as the descent into a mind overcome by delusion. He recounts the years spent in confinement at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, the slow climb toward recovery, and the people who helped him find his way back. A life defined by a single, horrific act becomes something more: a story of mental illness, redemption, and the long road to understanding the man behind one of America's most infamous moments. On today's TCT, we are joined by John Hinckley Jr. as he completely opens up to us about many topics including his issues with mental illness, his past obsession with Jodie Foster,  his remorse over the attempted assassination of President Reagan and injuring the people involved, continued public backlash against him 45 years later, and much more! Get John Hinckley Jr.& Jason Norman's book, "Who I Really Am here: https://wildbluepress.com/john-hinckley-jr-true-crime-memoir-jason-norman/ Listen to some of John's original music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCck3J5KR3INUP1K-hrBe8iA PLUS AN ALL NEW DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/ JESSICA FREEBURG!! Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #johnhinckleyjr #jasonnorman #whoireallyam #wildbluepress #ronaldreagan #assasinationattempt #jamesbrady #bradybill #jodiefoster #yaleuniversity #love #obsession #mentalillness #texas #colorado #stelizabethshospital #johnlennon #markdavidchapman #criminalinsanitycase #mentalhealthrehabilitation #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #sexcrimes #dumbcrimes

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- While speaking at a House Republican retreat in Washington D.C., President Donald Trump warned that if the GOP doesn't win the 2026 midterms, Democrats will create a reason to impeach him. 4:15pm- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will no longer seek election for a third term. His announcement comes after Minnesota, under his leadership, misappropriated billions-of-dollars to fraudulent welfare claims. When asked why he was dropping out of the race, Walz quickly pivoted—noting that today is the five-year anniversary of the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. 4:20pm- On Tuesday, Democrats held a meeting to mark the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6. During the meeting, Rep. Nancy Pelosi said: “That president who incited that insurrection, continues to lie about what happened...he was claiming that we did not ask for the National Guard...for over three hours we begged him.” But in a video, taken the day of the riot, then Speaker of the House Pelosi conceded that it was her fault the National Guard wasn't ready: "I take responsibility for not having them just prepare for more." 4:30pm- A Minneapolis Hilton hotel canceled numerous room reservations after learning the guests were members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Hilton Hotels released a statement: "The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this. A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems. Hilton is—and has always been—a welcoming place for all.” 4:45pm- On Monday, ultra-progressive Larry Krasner was sworn in for a third term as Philadelphia District Attorney. Will he run for higher office next?

DHS and ICE gets massive online support after exposing Hilton Hotels for allegedly denying stays to federal agents. At the same time, Democrats and legacy media are showing sympathy for Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro as he goes to court — sparking outrage across the political spectrum.Plus, Pete Hegseth unloads on Senator Mark Kelly, Scott Jennings schools CNN, and Dan Bongino officially returns to the podcast world declaring war on grifters and “black pill” influencers.We break down the biggest political stories of the day, viral media moments, and the clips the mainstream media doesn't want you to see!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get delicious Masa Chips at https://MasaChips.com/CHICKS, use code CHICKS for 25% off first  order—or grab Masa at Sprouts nationwide!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—get 20% off at https://TakeLean.com using code  CHICKS.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore Info

The Department of Homeland Security put out a series of posts, one showing screenshots of two emails cancelling reservations of known ICE agents. Even though Hilton quickly distanced itself from the hotel chain in question and apologized along with the hotel’s management company, Hilton stock fell 2.5% on Monday. DHS used incendiary language in its posts, saying Hilton was siding with rapists and murderers and conservative pundits quickly took advantage of the situation on social media calling for a boycott of Hilton hotels and spreading misinformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Homeland Security put out a series of posts, one showing screenshots of two emails cancelling reservations of known ICE agents. Even though Hilton quickly distanced itself from the hotel chain in question and apologized along with the hotel’s management company, Hilton stock fell 2.5% on Monday. DHS used incendiary language in its posts, saying Hilton was siding with rapists and murderers and conservative pundits quickly took advantage of the situation on social media calling for a boycott of Hilton hotels and spreading misinformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rush Hour Podcast – Afternoon Edition Sponsored by Gobymeds. Go to gobymeds dot com code rushhour for $50 off Text messages take center stage in the escalating Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni saga, as new receipts suggest Baldoni believed he was being set up in a calculated trap. We break down what the messages show, what they don't, and how this public legal chess match could backfire on both sides. Plus, major developments surrounding Rob Reiner and his family as his son appears to be positioning himself for trial—what's confirmed, what's speculation, and why the media narrative matters more than ever. We also cover Stephen Miller fueling controversy after discussing whether Donald Trump would consider invading Greenland, the swift response from the United Nations, and what this rhetoric signals about future foreign policy flashpoints. And finally, DHS reportedly cuts ties with Hilton Hotels—why the Department of Homeland Security is pulling back, what contracts are affected, and how politics and corporate America are colliding once again.  

President Trump drops details of a new childhood vaccination schedule that reduces the 80 shots American kids get before they turn 18 down to 11 and stops payments to doctors who push vaccinations on their young patients. Hilton Hotels are in the hot seat after a franchisee refuses to give rooms to DHS agents. Citizen journalist Nick Sortor tries to check in.... Tim Walz pisses off the media when he announces he won't run for re-election but refuses anyone's questions about Somalian fraud. Will he or won't he show up to testify before House Oversight?

Washingtonians gathered in Olympia to protest the state’s out-of-control taxation. Seattle is buzzing about the Seahawks with the playoffs upon us. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) on the operation in Venezuela over the weekend. // Quick Hit: The Department of Homeland Security is going after Hilton Hotels after allegations that its canceling reservations for officers.

DHS and ICE gets massive online support after exposing Hilton Hotels for allegedly denying stays to federal agents. At the same time, Democrats and legacy media are showing sympathy for Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro as he goes to court — sparking outrage across the political spectrum. Plus, Pete Hegseth unloads on Senator Mark Kelly, Scott […]