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Send us Fan MailMeet Cindy Ledbetter: a high school dropout who overcame extreme poverty and personal tragedy to become an Indiana State Representative and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. In this episode of The Days Grimm Podcast, we uncover the reality of local politics, the mental health crisis, and what it actually takes to create legislative change.Representative Cindy Ledbetter sits down with Brian, Thomas, and Corey to share her incredible journey from living with no running water in the Allegheny Mountains to serving in the Indiana State House. She pulls back the curtain on how lobbying money dictates healthcare laws, specifically how medical associations block bills that would increase mental health access. She also breaks down the ongoing debates surrounding data centers in Southern Indiana, explaining the nuances of closed-loop water systems and infrastructure costs. Furthermore, she addresses the frustrations surrounding CenterPoint Energy and Duke Energy, explaining why local rates are so high and detailing her fight to lower utility bills through consumer choice legislation like House Bill 1276. This episode is a masterclass for anyone frustrated with the political system and wanting to understand the real-world intersection of mental health, state legislation, and community action.If you have ever felt like public officials are disconnected from everyday struggles, Cindy's story is a refreshing reality check. She explains exactly why utility monopolies exist, how the medical lobby controls mental healthcare efficiency, and the undeniable power of citizen organization. By the end of this episode, you will understand exactly why your vote in local primaries is the most powerful tool you have to fight back, as only 14 percent of the public currently turns out to vote in Indiana primaries.If you found value in this conversation, hit the subscribe button for more raw and honest episodes of The Days Grimm Podcast. Leave a comment below with your thoughts on consumer choice for utilities, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear Cindy's story.TIMELINE : 00:00:00 - Introduction and welcoming Representative Cindy Ledbetter 00:04:28 - Growing up in extreme poverty in Pennsylvania and Mississippi 00:09:36 - Dropping out of high school and navigating teenage pregnancy 00:18:33 - The Ivy Tech encounter that changed Cindy's life trajectory 00:24:49 - Transitioning from cardiac nursing to psychiatric care 00:29:31 - Misdiagnoses: Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder 00:32:55 - Why Cindy felt called to run for public office 00:43:54 - How medical lobbyists block bills for nurse practitioners 00:49:44 - The truth about data centers coming to Southern Indiana 00:58:55 - CenterPoint Energy vs. Duke Energy: Why are utility bills so high? 01:06:31 - The problem with lobbyists and reclaiming power for the people 01:10:47 - Why 14 percent primary voter turnout is destroying local politics[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

8.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Crowley vs. Trump Ally in Wis. Gov Race. NC Voting Rights Fight. Karmelo Anthony Demands New Trial Wisconsin's gubernatorial race is one to watch in November. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is taking on Congressman Tom Tiffany, who has voted with Donald Trump 100% of the time. Crowley is here to break down his Badger Basics Plan for the state. While North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, the bill would undermine voting rights, Bishop William Barber stood in front of the State Legislative Building speaking out against the General Assembly's latest attempt to suppress the vote, The Karmelo Anthony case is back in the spotlight. This week, his appellate attorneys will demand a new judge and a new trial. Instead of preparing for what should have been Nola Wells' 19th birthday, his family will hold a National Day of Prayer. In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Dot Com, the Brown Girl Bags. A luxury handbag brand created specifically for Black women in mind.Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the months after the November 2022 murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, Idaho lawmakers moved to restore the firing squad as an available method of execution, a development that inevitably became part of the broader conversation surrounding Bryan Kohberger's capital murder case. Idaho had eliminated the firing squad as an execution option in 2009, but the state was struggling to obtain the drugs necessary to carry out lethal injections. In March 2023, Gov. Brad Little signeMega Edition:  Idaho Reinstates The Firing Squad In The Wake Of The Murders In Moscow (8/19/26)d House Bill 186, which authorized execution by firing squad when lethal injection was unavailable; the law took effect July 1, 2023. The immediate legislative push was driven primarily by Idaho's inability to execute longtime death-row inmate Gerald Pizzuto because officials could not obtain lethal-injection chemicals, rather than being written specifically in response to the Idaho Four murders.The timing nevertheless gave the law enormous significance in the Kohberger case because prosecutors later sought the death penalty against him, raising the possibility that a man accused of one of Idaho's most notorious crimes could ultimately face an execution method the state had just brought back. Idaho went even further in 2025, when Little signed legislation making the firing squad the state's primary execution method beginning July 1, 2026, rather than merely a backup when lethal injection was unavailable. That change came after continued problems with lethal injection, including Idaho's failed 2024 attempt to execute Thomas Creech when medical personnel could not establish an IV line. So while the Idaho Four murders did not themselves cause Idaho to reinstate the firing squad, the restoration occurred directly in the shadow of the Kohberger prosecution and became intertwined with public discussion about what a death sentence in his case could actually have meant.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

On the 289th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the reign of Reagan Juarez as Little Miss County, everything at the SWW Fair, hiring cops under House Bill 2015, still more excitement out of the Winlock City Council, and a long look at this day in Chronicle coverage history.Sponsored by:Goebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreEmail us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com.

Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! CeaseFirePA Lehigh Valley Organizer Maggie Hartmann joins George Wacker to discuss gun violence prevention in Allentown and the work continuing after the July 16 Allentown Gun Violence Prevention Forum. Maggie talks about bringing elected officials, community organizations, law enforcement and residents together, including young people in decisions that affect them, addressing gaps in after-school support and building trusted partnerships within Allentown neighborhoods. The conversation also covers school safety, secure firearm storage, House Bill 2244 and practical ways Lehigh Valley residents can support CeaseFirePA's work. Parent and Caregiver School Safety Survey: https://act.ceasefirepa.org/a/schoolsafetysurvey Sign the Petition: https://www.mobilize.us/ceasefirepa/event/996058/ Learn more about CeaseFirePA: https://www.ceasefirepa.org/ Contact Maggie Hartmann: maggie@ceasefirepa.org This episode is brought to you by Wind Creek Event Center, Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX Real Estate, WDIY 88.1 FM, Banko Beverage and QuoteAhead.com. Advertisement Advertisement Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM QuoteAhead.com Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Banko Beverage Company Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about changes to North Carolina's early voting laws and Governor Josh Stein's expected veto of House Bill 958. The legislation shortens the early voting period for municipal elections and primary elections, while leaving general election early voting unchanged. Brett also examines voter turnout data from Mecklenburg County, noting that participation in recent primary and municipal elections has been relatively low despite the current early voting window. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 16 episodes of working with Claude Code to study the effect of abortion clinic closures on marriage rates using a natural experiment, so to speak, in Texas called "House Bill 2" and continuous difference-in-differences with a treatment of "change in distance", Caitlin and I start our descent. Caitlin shares her own thoughts about returning a poisson estimator, and we continue to wrestle with the implications of differences in econometric estimators and interpretation, as well as what we are willing to live with. Plus a lot of discussion about the implications of AI for our lives as researchers manages to creep in its pretty little head!Scott's Mixtape Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Scott's Mixtape Substack at causalinf.substack.com/subscribe

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with hemp industry executive Scott Brown and Performance Staffing Solutions CEO Jaime Daniell. The discussion centers on the debate surrounding hemp-derived THC products and North Carolina House Bill 328, which targets the hemp industry. Brown begins the interview by explaining the difference between consuming THC-infused products and smoking marijuana. He also discusses the demographics of THC consumers and the growth of the hemp market. Later, Daniell explains the economic impact of the hemp industry. The focus then shifts to House Bill 328 as Daniell discusses its potential effect on jobs in both the hemp industry and supporting industries if the legislation passes. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Way Conservation Club is officially here! Learn more, use the free advocacy tool, or become a founding member www.greenwayconservationclub.com In this episode of The Green Way Outdoors Podcast, Kyle, Jeff, Ryan, and AJ explain why they created the Green Way Conservation Club and how it can give Michigan hunters, anglers, trappers, and conservationists a faster, more effective way to make their individual voices heard. The club's free advocacy platform helps users learn about important outdoor issues, identify the correct elected representatives and wildlife officials, and send a message directly from their own email account. Whether someone agrees or disagrees with the Green Way Conservation Club's position, the system remains available for them to express their own view. The goal is to create a new town square for Michigan's outdoor community. Hunters and anglers will not agree on every issue, but disagreement should not prevent anyone from being represented. The platform is built around open discussion, transparent opinions, individual participation, and direct communication with the people responsible for making decisions. Kyle and Ryan also share their experience working through the Michigan United Conservation Clubs proposal process and explain why they believe the state's outdoor community needs an advocacy system that is faster, more accessible, and more transparent. The team then puts that approach into practice by examining two major Michigan issues. They break down House Bill 6008 and the debate surrounding a potential Michigan wolf season, presenting arguments from both sides before explaining the club's final position. They also examine House Bills 5801 and 5802, including the controversy surrounding expanded commercial access to walleye, yellow perch, and lake trout in the Great Lakes. The Green Way Conservation Club is also being built to connect people with hands-on opportunities. Its upcoming Conservation Calendar will help Michigan residents find river cleanups, habitat projects, tree plantings, wildlife research, and other ways to actively support the resources they care about. Members will also be able to submit emerging concerns, participate in live discussions, receive outdoor-industry benefits, and pass unused equipment along to a new hunter or angler. This episode is ultimately a call for unity. A trout fisherman may not personally participate in bear hunting, and a deer hunter may not spend much time fishing, but every part of Michigan's outdoor community has a responsibility to defend the others. The fight for conservation continues. The Green Way Conservation Club was created to make sure Michigan's hunters, anglers, and conservationists have a place to speak, participate, and be heard. #GreenWayConservationClub #MichiganConservation #MichiganOutdoors #MichiganHunters #WildlifeManagement Watch our HISTORY Channel show on:HISTORYWAYPOINT TVFollow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutubeOur Website

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: “Shrink the Tax Burden, Grow Missouri” 17:34 SEGMENT 2: PATRICK TUOHEY, Sr. Fellow at Show Me Institute || TOPIC: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against Kansas City for violating anti-discrimination laws. She’s seeking to block Kansas City's minority- and women-owned business contracting program || Gov. Kehoe recently signed House Bill 3231, a broad economic development package that revives the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act, better known as MODESA: It could help finance an expansion of CPKC Stadium, a new Royals ballpark, and billions of dollars for the Power & Light District and Ballpark Villageshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/PatrickTuohey 30:52 SEGMENT 3: Joey V’s Movies: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, the 4th movie in this latest Spider-Man franchise. How many toasted ravs out of 5 will Joey V. give it? Brought to you by Harry J's Steakhouse in Moscow Millshttps://www.facebook.com/HarryJsSteakhouse/ Freddie's Market in Webster Groveshttps://freddiesmarket.com/ AAA Motor Speedway in Owensvillehttps://www.facebook.com/p/AAA-Motor-Speedway-61563329890127/ Best Buy Flooringhttps://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/movies/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: “Shrink the Tax Burden, Grow Missouri” 17:34 SEGMENT 2: PATRICK TUOHEY, Sr. Fellow at Show Me Institute || TOPIC: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against Kansas City for violating anti-discrimination laws. She’s seeking to block Kansas City's minority- and women-owned business contracting program || Gov. Kehoe recently signed House Bill 3231, a broad economic development package that revives the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act, better known as MODESA: It could help finance an expansion of CPKC Stadium, a new Royals ballpark, and billions of dollars for the Power & Light District and Ballpark Villageshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/PatrickTuohey 30:52 SEGMENT 3: Joey V’s Movies: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, the 4th movie in this latest Spider-Man franchise. How many toasted ravs out of 5 will Joey V. give it? Brought to you by Harry J's Steakhouse in Moscow Millshttps://www.facebook.com/HarryJsSteakhouse/ Freddie's Market in Webster Groveshttps://freddiesmarket.com/ AAA Motor Speedway in Owensvillehttps://www.facebook.com/p/AAA-Motor-Speedway-61563329890127/ Best Buy Flooringhttps://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/movies/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(The Center Square) – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, issued a statement calling for legislation he introduced to bring further ethics reform to Springfield following the unanimous vote by the Legislative Ethics Commission to release an investigation report into former Rep. Harry Benton, who was accused of sexual harassment. Rashid's House Bill 3562 would bring the Legislative Inspector General's authority in releasing publicly details of an investigation without the approval of lawmakers or a significant delay. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and House GOP members have continued to call for Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to consider similar ethics reform proposals introduced by Republican members, while questioning if Welch followed ethics rules already in place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How would permanent daylight saving time impact Ohioans?It is a common misconception that daylight saving time was created to give farmers an extra hour of sunlight for fieldwork. Its history goes much deeper. During World War 1, the United States established the Standard Time Act of 1918, to modernize our time zones and require sunrise and sunset to happen later in warmer months. It was an effort to conserve fuel and energy – which we came to know as daylight saving time – and it was repealed after the war but reinstated in 1966 through the Uniform Time Act. The system is up for debate again in today's Congress, with House Bill 139, called the "Sunshine Protection Act." This would make daylight saving time permanent. It's been passed by the U.S. House and now awaits consideration by the Senate. It's a topic that's often fiercely debated, tied to sleep cycles and safety concerns. And some people think our current system, while annoying to adjust our car clocks and microwaves two times a year, remains the best option. On Wednesday's “Sound of Ideas” we'll hear from health experts, a national reporter, and an education advocate on how daylight saving time affects our bodies and our communities, and the arguments for and against permanently changing our clocks. Guests:- Heather Trnka, Injury Prevention Manager, Akron Children's Hospital- Scott Karlo, Executive Director, Ohio Public School Advocacy Network- Dan Diamond, White House Reporter, Washington Post- Swaroop Pinto, M.D., Director, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Akron Children's Hospital Cuyahoga County Public Library CEOThe Cuyahoga County Public Library has over 700,000 cardholders across its system with 27 branches located throughout Northeast Ohio. While CCPL has been on the receiving end of plenty of national praise over the years, library systems across the country are facing unique challenges, from discussions about the reduction or elimination of property taxes, to continued pressures over the removal of controversial books and materials. Jamar Rahming joined Cuyahoga County Public Library in August 2025, closing in on his one-year anniversary, and was just elected as the president of the Public Library Association, a nationwide library advocacy organization. He spoke about his first year with CCPL, as well as the new elected position with the PLA. Guest:- Jamar O. Rahming, CEO, Cuyahoga County Public Library; President, Public Library Association

Send us Fan Mail27 States Are Writing AI Rules for Your Kid's School. I Run One. Here's What They're All Missing.    Twenty-seven states have active AI-in-education bills in 2026. Five are already law. Ohio's House Bill 96 required every public, community, and STEM school district in the state, more than 600 of them, to adopt a formal board-approved AI policy by July 1, 2026. California released a statewide model AI policy for districts on June 25. Virginia's law took effect July 1. And on August 5, the Florida State Board of Education takes up a rule that would require public and charter schools to address artificial intelligence in their internet safety policies.    M.A. Aponte is the Executive Director of a charter school in Gainesville, Florida. That Florida rule governs his building.    So this is not policy analysis from the outside. This is a practitioner explaining what happens when a mandate lands on a real school: what he has to tell teachers, how he answers parents, and what he does when a student turns in an essay a machine wrote.    His concern is simple and uncomfortable. A mandate produces a document. It does not produce a change in practice. And if districts confuse those two things, the next two years will be spent celebrating paperwork while nothing improves for a single student.    WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS    The full national map of school AI legislation, including Ohio's July 1 deadline, California's model policy, Idaho's AI literacy standards, Oklahoma's parental opt-out provision, Maryland Senate Bill 720 requiring teacher professional development, Connecticut's AI instruction mandate, and South Carolina House Bill 5253, which would establish the strongest guardrails in the country.    What is happening in Florida specifically, including the Department of Education's internet safety directive, the August 5 State Board workshop, and the AI Bill of Rights that passed the Florida Senate 37 to 1 before dying in the House.    The strongest argument against moving this fast. MIT professor Justin Reich has said that writing a guide for AI in 2026 is like writing a guide for aviation in 1905, before there were airlines, airports, or commercial flight. Aponte takes that seriously and explains where he lands anyway.    The four things most school AI policies get wrong:  1. They regulate tools instead of teaching thinking. The real question is not whether a student used AI. It is whether AI helped them think or thought for them.  2. They assume detection works. AI detection tools flag authentic student work at rates that make them unusable as the basis for a disciplinary finding.  3. They do not fund the training. Teachers repeatedly report having to navigate AI entirely on their own.  4. They confuse having a document with having made a change.  RESOURCES    Free AUDIT Framework worksheet, including a parent version with five questions to bring to a school board meeting: maaponte.substack.com    School AI policy consulting and advisory services: link in description.    Sources cited include the FutureEd 2026 State AI in Education Legislative Tracker, Stateline, the California Department of Education, the Florida Department of Education, the OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026, UNESCO, and research from the University of Florida Education Policy Research Center.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Which states require schools to have an AI policy in 2026?  A: As of mid-2026, 27 states have active AI-in-education bills and five have enacted laws. Ohio House Bill 96 required every public, community, and STEM school district to adopt a board-approved AI policy by July 1, 2026. Idaho requires districts and charter schools to create AI policies and ensures AI cannot replace a human teacher. Oklahoma requires age-appropriate AI tools, teacher review of AI output, and parental opt-out. Maryland Senate Bill 720 requires state-provided teacher professional development on AI. Virginia Senate Bill 394 directs its education department to issue guidance. Connecticut mandated AI instruction. California released a model AI policy for districts on June 25, 2026.    Q: What should a school AI policy include?  A: According to the AUDIT framework developed by charter school director M.A. Aponte, an effective school AI policy must address five areas. Assumptions: does it reflect how students actually use AI, including gradual over-reliance rather than only deliberate cheating. Usability: can a teacher apply it in real time without stopping instruction. Detection: does it acknowledge that AI detection software produces false positives, and does it rely on process artifacts and oral defense instead. Instruction: does it teach AI literacy rather than only restricting tools. Training: is there a funded, dated, ongoing professional development plan for teachers.    Q: Is Florida requiring schools to have an AI policy?  A: The Florida Department of Education has directed school districts to add artificial intelligence use to their existing internet safety policies. A rule development workshop was held June 22, 2026, and the Florida State Board of Education scheduled a workshop for August 5, 2026 on a proposed rule requiring public and charter schools to include AI in their internet safety guidelines. Separately, Florida's proposed AI Bill of Rights, which would have restricted student access to AI instructional tools before sixth grade, passed the Florida Senate 37 to 1 but died in the House.    Q: Do AI detection tools work in schools?  A: AI detection tools produce false positives at rates that make them unreliable as the basis for academic dishonesty findings, flagging authentic student work as AI-generated. Education leaders recommend assessment design strategies instead of detection strategies: requiring drafts and revision history, conducting device-free in-class writing, and asking students to orally defend submitted work. A student who wrote the work can explain their reasoning. A student who outsourced it cannot.    Q: What questions should parents ask their school about AI?  A: Five questions. Does our school have an AI policy, and can families read it? Has a classroom teacher reviewed it for whether it is usable during instruction? What happens if a student is wrongly accused by AI detection software? What are we teaching students about AI, not just what are we forbidding? When are teachers trained on this, how often, and who pays for that time? If a school cannot answer the last question, that is the gap that determines everything else.    Q: Why do most school AI policies fail?  A: Four reasons. They regulate tools instead of teaching thinking, so they cannot distinguish between a student using AI to learn and a student using AI to avoid learning. They assume detection is possible when detection software is unreliable. They do not fund teacher training, leaving educators to navigate AI on their own. And they confuse producing a compliant document with changing classroom practice. A mandate produces a document. It does not produce a change in practice. Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

A police chief sees a Facebook post about tarot readings and decides to enforce a law from 1861. Beck Ravenswood walks us their legal nightmare through after opening The Serpent's Key, a metaphysical shop in Hanover, Pennsylvania. We trace how anti-fortune-telling laws still criminalize paid divination, why “for entertainment only” disclaimers don't fix the underlying threat, and how these unconstitutional anti-Romani laws affect everyone, but especially the marginalized.Beck shares the timeline of their lawsuit and what it takes to challenge a Pennsylvania fortune telling ban on First Amendment grounds, including the relief of a temporary injunction and the high stakes of a case that has escalated to the state level. We also talk about the parallel path through House Bill 1562, and why the goal is full repeal, not new licensing barriers that would keep marginalized practitioners at risk.Then public historian and folklorist Rissa Miller joins us for a focused history segment on where these laws come from: British anti-Roma legal traditions, vagrancy and “disorderly persons” policing, and the cultural double standard that labels some spiritual labor respectable while treating Romani-coded practices as fraud. If you read tarot, run a metaphysical business, or care about religious freedom and racial justice, this conversation will change how you see “weird old laws” in the US.Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves tarot or civil rights, and leave a review so more listeners can find Romanistan. What fortune telling laws exist where you live?Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + review, + share with your friends! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast. Subscribe to our Patreon to join the conversation and our private community for just $5 a month. Or donate any amount to Ko-fi.com/romanistan. We depend on your support to keep going. You can book readings and events and take workshops with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. Get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling wherever books are sold. If you love it, write us a review. Visit us at romanistanpodcast.com and email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

In this episode: Data center interests have spent more than $5 million supporting Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Congressman from Naples who is the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination for Florida governor in next month's primary election. But all that industry money is morphing from a strength to a liability amid a rising bipartisan backlash to data center development around the state. Meanwhile, James Uthmeier, Florida's never-elected attorney general, is using his office to help Elon Musk's Tesla try to get out of paying $243 million to victims of a fatal car crash involving Tesla's Autopilot technology. Plus: Updates on big battles over property insurance, growth management and home rule.Show notesTo make a donation in support of Seeking Rents, click here.Stories discussed in today's show:Data center donors have spent more than $20 million in Florida ahead of the 2026 electionsMeta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. AgendaFlorida's attorney general is trying to help Elon Musk's Tesla get out of a $243 million verdictAn insurance company led by a billionaire megadonor wrote a law pushing Florida condo owners into higher-priced property insuranceGroup tied to influential Ruane Cunniff sues Reinhold Corporation over Clay County land sale disputeA New York investment firm with vast land holdings across north Florida wants state lawmakers to greenlight giant developmentsRon DeSantis is helping real estate developers exploit a hurricane relief lawThe Florida Legislature made a mess. The Florida House refused to clean it up.Bills discussed in today's show:Senate Bill 484 — Data CentersSenate Bill 1616 — Liability of Advanced Driving System Manufacturers and DevelopersSenate Bill 1028 — Citizens Property Insurance Corp.House Bill 299 / Senate Bill 354 — Blue Ribbon ProjectsSenate Bill 840 — Land Use Regulations for Local Governments Affected by Natural DisastersSenate Bill 180 (2025) — EmergenciesQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

State Representative of the 41st District Janet Yang Rohr joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to update listeners on House Bill 45 which allows grocery store customers to receive digital coupons through nondigital and other accessible means. The bill, taking effect on January 1, 2027, is to ensure customers who may be visually […]

Denver’s rental market is telling two very different stories right now. Single-family homes are holding their rent levels year over year, but condos and older multifamily units are getting hit hard. Eric Ross of CRT Management walked through three Denver submarkets that show the split clearly, and the numbers are sobering for anyone holding condo or small multi inventory. Chris Lopez sits down with Eric, who manages 950 doors across the Denver metro and has spent 18 years in local property management. Eric pulled real Zillow data from Aurora North, the 225 and Chambers corridor, and the Wheat Ridge and Lakewood submarket. In one Aurora zip code, there are 48 single-family rentals available compared to 590 condo and multifamily units competing for the same tenants. One-bedroom rents in that pocket have dropped to $745 a month, levels he hasn’t seen in over a decade. Robinwood tells the story even more sharply. Two years ago, Eric was getting nearly $2,700 for a three-bedroom through the Housing Choice Voucher program. Today, those same units are renting closer to $1,895, pricing that takes the complex back to 2018 and 2019 levels. Eric also breaks down why Denver County logged 15,953 eviction filings in 2025, which is up roughly 72% from pre-pandemic levels, and what Colorado’s recent legislation around income requirements, credit checks, and habitability has done to landlord operations. In This Episode We Cover: Why single-family rents are holding while condos and older multi keep softening The Aurora submarket with 590 competing condo and multi listings How the Robinwood rent drop from $2,700 to $1,895 reflects the broader condo market Why HUD did a mid-year Fair Market Rent adjustment in late 2025 How the 2x rent income mandate is driving evictions higher Eviction timelines now running 50 to 90 days depending on notice type A risk mitigation partnership giving landlords up to $10,000 per tenancy in protection Eric also shares his outlook for mid-2027 rents and what he thinks needs to happen for the market to stabilize. Whether you own a single-family rental, a condo, or a small multi in the Denver metro, this conversation gives you the ground-level data you need to make smart decisions through the rest of this cycle. Subscribe to the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast for new episodes every Tuesday. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/qiAhYZAzw0s Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and Eric Ross introduction 02:15 – 2025 vs 2026 rent comparison across unit types 06:08 – Aurora North submarket, 48 single-family vs 590 condos and multi 11:03- Comparing today’s cycle to 2008 12:48 – 225 and Chambers submarket and the Robinwood case study 17:12 – HUD’s mid-year Fair Market Rent adjustment 22:45 – Wheat Ridge and Lakewood submarket breakdown 25:04 – Denver eviction filings up 72% from pre-pandemic 26:35 – How the 2x rent income mandate is driving evictions 30:14- Eviction timelines and the 10-day vs 30-day CARES Act split 34:00 – Violence Against Women Act protections and compliance cases 36:30- The House Bill 1090 utility billback fix 40:03 – Risk mitigation through private and public housing partnerships 47:27 – Rent forecast for mid-2027 Links in Podcast CRT Management Website: CRTManage.comCRT Management Email: info@CRTManage.comEric Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrossindnever/Workforce Housing CoalitionAAMDColorado Coalition for the Homeless Rocky Mountain Human Services

Caitlin Myers and myself have been studying the effect of House Bill 2 in Texas, which closed half the state's abortion clinics, on marriage rates using "continuous difference-in-differences" estimation for 14 episodes straight. But behind every good diff-in-diff estimate lurks a parallel trends assumption, and so we asked Hannah to look into one confounder -- oil! fracking! energy! Perhaps things related to technologies that enhanced the extraction of oil from the ground, like fracking technology, could have alone shifted marriage rates by bringing men into communities but only for work, temporary residence, not permanence. We talk about a literature where men in transit can alone reshape the marriage markets, which if those events happened disproportionately in our treatment counties, but also our control counties, then parallel trends mechanically *might* be violated. Because remember -- parallel trends is a) about things differentially impacting the treatment and control units on *outcome trends* and b) therefore can impact the treatment group *or* the control group. Hannah comes back with research she did for us on it.Scott's Mixtape Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Scott's Mixtape Substack at causalinf.substack.com/subscribe

Today, Thursday, July 9 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43 CD is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in politics today. She has a reputation for being an outspoken advocate for women, children, African Americans, people of color and the poor. She is the Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee, she was the first woman and first African American to Chair the House Financial Services Committee. She is a Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary. She recently co sponsored the housing bill that had bipartisan support, but the president refused to sign the legislation.*Attorney James Bible was a past president of the Seattle King County Branch, NAACP and has a reputation for delivering Justice for his clients and his community, the Tacoma Manny Ellis case is proof of his effectiveness in the courtroom. Attorney Bible biggest challenge today is awaiting a kidney donor, while waiting and doing his research he discovered a Ghanaian-American physician, Dr. Joel Bervell who through his efforts revealed that African Americans were not being prioritized for kidney transplants, as result James Bible has been move up on the list to receive a kidney.*Seattle Port Commissioner Position 4 Toshiko Hasegawa has worked tirelessly to strengthen in connecting people, business, and opportunities. She remains a leader in economic development, environmental sustainability and innovation. She was born and raised on Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Her family's legacy of public service inspired her to dedicate her career to creating pathways to success for everyone.*Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County Branch, NAACP comment on the dedication the oldest Civil Rights organizations in the country and how the battle for Civil rights and Voting rights has to be fought all over again. With the renaming of military bases for Confederate Generals who fought to keep African Descendants enslaved and today the refusal to promote African Americans in the US Military who had earned their promotions.*Representative Sharon Tomato Santos (D) 37th-LD, Chair, House Education Committee has been a consistent advocate for equality for all in the K-12 education sphere, economic justice and police accountability. Her sponsorship of House Bill 1918 in 2019 returned the former Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center (SOIC) and the Seattle Vocational Institute (SVI) to the community as the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) that now is named the McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development. The name reflects and honors the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who brought SOIC to Seattle and the state in the 60's.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kkknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode chronicles a challenging five-day backpacking trip up Mount Harvard in Colorado, one of the state's highest peaks. The journey involved an arduous off-trail ascent on the backside of the mountain, characterized by steep, unmarked terrain and significant elevation gain over a short distance. The speaker recounts the physical demands of navigating boulder fields and treacherous slopes, emphasizing the resulting exhaustion and the stark contrast between this wilderness approach and more conventional summit hikes. Following the adventure narrative, the conversation briefly explores the practicalities of outdoor gear, specifically focusing on the comfort and necessity of good sleeping pads for overnight trips. This segues into a discussion of current events, covering a range of topics that highlight societal issues and legal matters. These include a lighthearted account of a suburban dispute with a homeowner's association, a more serious incident involving a pastor in Louisiana, and allegations of a city council member acting as an agent for the Chinese government. The episode delves into the legal ramifications of roofing scams, referencing a specific Texas law, House Bill 2102, that prohibits contractors from waiving or absorbing homeowner deductibles. The speakers clarify that this practice is illegal and can result in severe penalties for both the contractors and homeowners involved, particularly for insurance fraud. They stress the importance of homeowners conducting due diligence, obtaining multiple quotes, and avoiding any contractor who offers to circumvent the deductible, as it often indicates other unethical or illegal business practices. The discussion also touches upon broader societal trends, including the role of religion in public education with the mention of a new Texas law mandating the Bible in public schools, and the personal responsibility of parents in educating their children about morals and beliefs. The speakers share their perspectives on these issues, emphasizing the lasting impact of parental guidance and the importance of critical engagement with educational content, regardless of personal beliefs. The episode concludes with a practical tip for homeowners regarding deductible savings and a call to action for listeners to engage with their content. Buy a Homeowners Show T-Shirt! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel The Homeowners Show Website The Homeowners Show Facebook Page Instagram @homeownersshow Twitter @HomeownersThe Info@homeownersshow.com Sustained Growth Solutions – Design a lead generation system specifically for your business so that you never have to search for leads again! We are a full digital marketing agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: Following a last-minute blitz of vetoes by the governor — including half a dozen bills and more than $800 million in spending — the 2026 legislative season has finally come to an end in Florida. Which means election season is here. But before campaign coverage crowds everything else out, we take a closer look at some of the bills Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to stop from becoming law. The doctors' lobby is pleased with his choices. MAHA activists are not. Correction: During the podcast, I incorrectly referred to a bill dealing with e-bike regulations by the wrong bill number. The correct bill number is below. Show notesThe bills discussed in today's show: Senate Bill 688 — Naturopathic MedicinePassed the House of Representatives by an 85-22 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 33-3 vote (vote sheet). See the governor's veto letter here.House Bill 893 — Trust Fund Interest for Purposes Approved by Supreme CourtPassed the House of Representatives by a 112-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 38-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor's veto letter here.House Bill 461 — Volunteering at Polling LocationsPassed the House of Representatives by a 108-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Florida Senate by a 37-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor's veto letter here.Senate Bill 382 — Micromobility DevicesPassed the House of Representatives by a 112-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 37-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor's veto letter here.The stories discussed in today's show: DeSantis cuts free tax prep for working families but approves money for Mike HuckabeeA tour of Florida's new state budget, from money for Mike Huckabee to tax cuts for casinosBanks lobbyists want to slash funding for legal support programs Amid a growing national witch hunt for abortion medication, Florida may fund testing for ‘contaminants' in toilet waterAn Attorney General-backed vendor pitched wastewater surveillance programQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

Send us Fan MailJulia Lurie is a senior reporter at Mother Jones, a nonprofit American magazine that focuses on news, commentary, and investigative journalism. In 2023, Julia wrote a story entitled, "Inside the Psychiatric Hospitals where foster kids are Gold Mine." The article was largely an exposé of the horrible history in Alaska of foster children being placed at our short-term psychiatric facility for far too long and sometimes when they did not need to be there at all.  Her reporting lit a fire under me to file a bill to prevent this harm from happening in the future. And last week, my House Bill 36 became law. This bill requires foster kids placed in a short term psychiatric facility to have a court hearing within 7 days to ensure that they actually need to be there. But Julia's reporting hasn't just led to new laws in Alaska. Her PBS News Hour report on Utah's adoption system along with her Mother Jones piece, "Cradle and All: the devastating cost of Utah's thriving adoption industry," spurred the Utah legislature to implement a massive overhaul of their adoptions statutes this year. Finally, today is July 1, and my multi-year quest to raise the age of consent in Alaska was realized. Julia and I finish our talk today discussing her 2025 article, "The unflinching courage of Taylor Cadle," which tells the story of a 12-year-old girl in Polk County Florida who reported to police that she was sexually assaulted by her adoptive father. Police took the adoptive father's side, Taylor was charged with making a false accusation, and was forced to write a letter to her father apologizing to him. The next time he sexually assaulted her, Taylor recorded it with her phone. This time law enforcement believed her. Warning to listeners: we will be discussing child abuse on today's episode. Listen to these previous episodes featuring former Alaska foster youth:202420252026

Idaho has passed House Bill 380, allowing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for “aggravated lewd conduct” involving children 12 and under when multiple aggravating factors are proven, marking one of the toughest child‑protection statutes in the country.

Hosts Brandon Schuh and Nick Hartmann return for another episode of RiskCellar, and the headline story is North Carolina litigation financing. North Carolina has become the first state in the country to pass an outright ban on third-party litigation financing, with Governor Josh Stein signing House Bill 315 into law in June 2026. Find out what the law prohibits, why insurance trade groups are celebrating it, and what it could mean for other states.Beyond the North Carolina litigation financing news, Brandon and Nick cover a data breach at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, CFC's move to add affirmative AI coverage across seven product lines, the deadly earthquakes that struck Venezuela and the Caribbean, and how Chubb-led marine war risk facilities are easing capacity strain in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode wraps with a Fourth of July round of Three Truths and a Lie.This episode blends sharp insurance analysis with the hosts' casual banter, making topics like North Carolina litigation financing approachable for brokers and underwriters. Listeners get a fast-moving tour of the week's biggest insurance and legal stories.North Carolina is the first state to enact an outright ban on third-party litigation financing.House Bill 315 makes it unlawful to engage in or furnish litigation investment in a North Carolina civil proceeding.The law took effect July 1, 2026, applying to lawsuits arising on or after that date.The Attorney General can enforce the law with penalties up to $50,000 per violation.At least 11 other states already have some restrictions on litigation funding.NAIC confirmed a breach exposing 3.1 terabytes of data via an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability.CFC is embedding affirmative AI coverage across seven core product lines.Chubb-led marine facilities offer up to $400 million in Strait of Hormuz shipping capacity.00:00 Introduction to Claims Auditing and AI Solutions01:22 Celebrating Achievements in Brokerage04:38 Wine Tasting and Personal Updates05:39 Fourth of July Plans and Celebrations06:39 Political Commentary on National Events09:11 Litigation Funding Legislation in North Carolina11:47 Data Breach at NAIC and Its Implications15:47 Insurance Industry Responses to AI Risks19:06 Natural Disasters and Their Impact on Insurance21:29 Geopolitical Commentary on U.S.-Iran Relations24:39 Insurance Developments in Maritime Risk28:07 Trivia and Closing ThoughtsConnect with RiskCellar:Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/Brandon Schuh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/Nick Hartmann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/

It's Tuesday, June 23rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Pray for Leah Sharibu's release in Nigeria Eight years after 14-year-old Leah Sharibu was kidnapped by Islamic extremists, along with 109 others from a girls' school in Nigeria's Yobe State on February 19, 2018, she is the only remaining captive. Evangelical Focus reports that Leah, now age 22, refused her captors' demands to deny Christ and convert to Islam in order to be released after the attack by Islamic State West Africa Province on the Government Girls' Science and Technical College in Dapchi. Most of the other kidnapped girls have been released, with some dying in captivity. Leah's parents, Nathan and Rebecca Sharibu, said that she has chosen to remain true to Christ at great cost. In their words: “For this courage, she has endured unimaginable hardship in the wilderness. Reports from those who escaped speak of forced marriage, repeated trauma, childbirths in captivity, and the constant shadow of sexual violence used as a weapon of war and control.” Please pray for Leah's freedom from captivity. Brazilian homeschoolers sentenced to 50 days in prison Brazilian parents Audato and Ieda Denardi have been sentenced to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their daughters. The Christian parents were convicted of “intellectual neglect” because the judge said their program failed to include lessons on “gender and sex education” and “tolerance and diversity.”  The Denardis are appealing their case to a higher court. The mother told Alliance Defending Freedom, “As a mother, I cannot conceive a more dictatorial state than the one that wants me in jail because I chose to exercise my right to direct the education and upbringing of my daughters.”  Over 70,000 children are being homeschooled in Brazil today.  Trump-endorsed Columbian conservative wins presidency Colombian right-wing politician Abelardo de la Espriella won the Columbian presidential runoff on Sunday. He garnered 49.6% of the vote compared to leftist Iván Cepeda who took 48.7% of the vote.  De la Espriella was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and promised to take his country in a more conservative direction.  Connecticut liberals require homeschoolers to seek state permission The state of Connecticut is doing its part to keep parents from teaching their own children. The Connecticut Legislature passed House Bill 5468, a bill requiring parents to receive permission from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families in order to homeschool. Regrettably, Democrat Governor Ned Lamont signed the restrictive bill into law.  Attorney Kevin Boden of the Home School Legal Defense Association said, “This profound shift transforms Connecticut from a state where parents had significant freedom to the only state that imposes mandatory background checks on fit parents before they can teach their own children in their own home. By requiring every parent to be pre-screened before they can begin homeschooling, it ceases to acknowledge parents as trusted actors and instead casts them as risks to be managed.”  American farmers in trouble American agriculture is in crisis. Since 2020, the United States has lost almost 150,000 farms and 21 million acres.  Bankruptcies were up 50% year-to-year between 2024 and 2025, according to the State of the American Farmer Report, 2026. Only about half of farmers expect to be profitable this year. And 60% of farmers believe that farming as we know it today will cease to exist without a course correction.  Plus, the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low -- roughly one-quarter cow per person today vs. one-half a cow per person 40 years ago. Deuteronomy 28:1-4 reminds us of God's blessings upon nations:  “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the Earth.   “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: ‘Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground, and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle, and the offspring of your flocks.'” Franklin Graham: Ebola outbreak in Congo much worse Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling for prayers as the most recent Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  The first symptoms are usually fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches. These are usually followed by vomiting, diarrhea, and renal dysfunction, at which point some people begin to bleed both internally and externally. Outbreaks of the disease have had a mortality rate of between 25% and 90%, averaging 50%. According to Graham, “We believe the Ebola outbreak is much worse than we initially thought. We think it's spread much more because it went undetected for several weeks, and it's very difficult.” Graham added, “We need prayer. Our 70 staff members, they're there for a month or so and then [we] rotate them out and then they get a new team in. This is complicated because the borders are closed between [Congo] and Uganda. If you come back into the United States from [Congo], you could be quarantined and so forth. It's not easy. … We just ask people to pray and that God would continue to guide and direct us.”  Fewer women are attending church Women are leaving the Christian church.  Barna.com reports the largest gender gap in recorded history — with only 36% of women attending church compared to 43% of men. The gender gap at the beginning of the 21st century was 50% women attending and only 37% of men. The reversal dates back to 2018. Married dads now lead the charge with 41% attending church in the last week. By contrast, only 30% of married moms attended church in the last week and only 24% of single moms. Witchcraft-themed shows on the rise And finally, NARRATOR: “Once the world was full of wonders, but it belongs to humans now. We have all but disappeared: demons, vampires, and witches hiding in plain sight.” Witchcraft is dominating in the media today — with at least 20 witchcraft-themed shows emerging in the 2020s, and over 50 shows that incorporate occasional witchcraft themes. Examples include: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the Charmed reboot, A Discovery of Witches, Mayfair Witches, Agatha All Along, The Owl House, Fate: The Winx Saga, The Worst Witch, The Bureau of Magical Things, Motherland: Fort Salem, and The Witcher. Witchcraft communes and retreats are on the rise, reports The Guardian.  Women are seeking more avenues for power in the rising age of what they call “patriarchy.” Deuteronomy 18:10-12 warns, “There shall not be found among you any one that makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that uses divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, June 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Mississippi custody law just changed in a significant way. On April 8, 2026, Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1662, creating a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child. In this episode of the R+E Podcast, Matt Easterling and Sarah Didlake sit down with former Chancellor Ed Patten to break down what that actually means—and what it doesn't. Does this create automatic 50/50 custody? How will judges apply a "rebuttable presumption" in real courtrooms? And what happens to the traditional best interest analysis? Drawing on decades of experience from the chancery bench, Judge Patten offers a practical, real-world perspective on how this law will play out for families across Mississippi. The conversation goes beyond headlines to explore litigation strategy, settlement dynamics, and the new approach to child support in equal parenting time cases, making this essential listening for parents, lawyers, and anyone working with families.

As Rhode Island drivers already face some of the highest car insurance and repair costs in the nation, a contentious piece of legislation sits on Governor Dan McKee’s desk. In this episode, we sit down with insurance industry expert Christopher S. Stark to break down House Bill 7866 and Senate Bill 3115. This legislation proposes raising the state’s vehicle total-loss threshold from 80% to 85%. While proponents frame it as a win for consumer choice and local auto body shops, Stark warns it could backfire drastically—leading to skyrocketing premiums, longer repair delays, and potential safety risks on the road. We dive deep into the mechanics of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, why Rhode Island is a unique battleground for auto repair laws, and what Governor McKee's final decision will mean for your wallet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Louisiana, conservation and protecting our wildlife and farming communities has always been at the forefront, safeguarding our way of life and the environment around it. With this in mind, House Bill 851, Act 196 was recently passed in Baton Rouge as a way to protect our environment locally from mass balloon release - a simple act that many may not even realize the impact it could make on the community. Louisiana Wildlife Federation Executive Director Rebecca Triche joins us to discuss the bill and talk about some alternatives that can pack the same emotional punch without the threat to our state.

In this episode: A new nonpartisan analysis of a proposed constitutional amendment to cut and cap property taxes across Florida finds that it could wipe out nearly a quarter of all local government property tax collections. It could also fuel further privatization around the state — of everything from electric utilities to animal shelters. Plus: How lobbyists for a national pet retailer weakened a new state law meant to end abusive sales practices in pet stores. And Florida says no to Donald Trump-backed tax cuts for corporations. Show notesThe stories discussed in today's show:State-backed ballot measure could wipe out a quarter of local property tax collectionsA national chain selling puppies for profit lobbied to weaken new rules for pet stores, records showA Koch-connected school choice contractor could get $2 million from Florida taxpayersCorporations could get a $3.5 billion tax break in Florida unless state lawmakers step in to stop itThe bills discussed in today's show: Senate Bill 1004 — Domestic Animals Senate Bill 1356 — Handling of Animals (note: the animal shelter privatization language is in section 2 of the original text) House Bill 1451 — Utility Services House Bill 655 — Pub. Rec. and Pub. Meetings/Attorney Meetings to Discuss Private Property Rights ClaimsHouse Bill 7031 — Internal Revenue CodeQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

Glen D. Johnson, Jr. was the 8th Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, which includes 25 universities and state colleges. Johnson assumed the position in January 2007 after having previously served as the president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University for ten years.Glen was born in Oklahoma City and is the son of former U.S. Congressman Glen D. Johnson, Sr. He obtained his bachelor's degree and juris doctorate from the University of Oklahoma in Norman.Johnson established his successful political career as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1982 to 1996. He became the youngest Speaker of the House in 1990, at age 36.Glen has been of service through many agencies, including two terms on the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Board of Directors. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2006.In his oral history interview, Glen talks about a letter he received from former U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl Albert, his first campaign, and House Bill 1017 on the podcast and website VoicesOfOklahoma.com.

The Colorado State Shooting Association is taking on the state government in a lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for gun owners and the Second Amendment. This episode, we're joined by Daniel Fenlason, director of operations for the association, as he explains the reasoning behind their challenge to House Bill 126. The bill in question, signed into law by Governor Polis, allows government agents to access purchase records from gun stores without a warrant or probable cause. This has raised serious concerns about the erosion of Fourth Amendment rights and the potential for abuse. Daniel and his team are confident that the law will be struck down, citing its clear violation of both the Second and Fourth Amendments. The association's lawsuit is not just about gun rights, but also about the principle of equal treatment under the law. As Daniel explains, law-abiding gun stores are being treated like second-class citizens, with their customers' private information being made available to the government without any oversight. This is a worrying trend that could have implications for all of us. To hear more about this important case and the potential consequences for gun owners in Colorado, tune in to this episode. Daniel shares his insights on the motivations behind the bill and the association's strategy for taking on the state government. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation and join the discussion on the intersection of gun rights and individual freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence in legal cases The use of artificial intelligence is a topic of concern in legal cases, both by attorneys and parties to lawsuits they file. On Monday's "Sound of Ideas," we examine precedent being set in both situations in our latest installment of our "Law of The Land" series, where we look at how the law impacts our everyday lives. We start the conversation talking about how attorneys are using AI, both properly and improperly, in ways that affect not only client confidentiality and the cost for representation, but the way the judicial system functions, as a whole. Then, we look at ongoing lawsuits like the $1.5 billion case connected to Anthropic, an AI company which admitted using pirated copies of books to train its large language models known as "Claude." We explore the precedent these cases might set for compensation for artists of all kinds. Guests:-D. Allan Asbury, Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct-Rohit Nath, Attorney, Susman Godfrey L.L.P. Cleveland Clinic's settlement with the Department of Justice bars gender-affirming care for minors The Cleveland Clinic has become the second medical institution to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump's Department of Justice related to fraudulent billing allegations, specifically associated with gender affirming care for people under the age of 18. In the back half of Monday's edition of the "Sound of Ideas," we continue our "Law of The Land" series by sorting through the settlement which includes a payment of $300,000 from the Clinic to be split between the state of Ohio and the DOJ, and a commitment to set aside $2 million to cover the cost of detransitioning care for those seeking it who cannot afford it. The Clinic has also agreed not to provide puberty blocker and hormone treatments to minors for the next 20 years, which extends beyond current requirements under Ohio's House Bill 68, a law which has been in effect since 2024. In May, Texas Children's Hospital agreed to pay $10 million dollars and establish the nation's first "detransition clinic." In the Cleveland Clinic settlement, the Department of Justice called gender affirming care for minors "misguided medical interventions." Critics are calling this agreement a lapse in medical integrity, amounting to cruelty and anti-trans hate. Particularly, the emphasis on funding detransition care is being called unnecessary, bigoted and performative. When we reached out to the Clinic ahead of this segment, a spokesperson told Ideastream Public Media via email that the Clinic remains focused on providing exceptional care to its patients and communities. In our conversation, we talk through the DOJ's allegations against the Clinic and what the settlement entails. We'll also share a statement from the Cleveland Clinic on the agreement, and learn why an Ohio advocacy group is disappointed in this result, to say the least. Guests:-Dara Adkison, Executive Director, TransOhio-Justin Glanville, Deputy Editor of Engaged Journalism, Ideastream Public Media

In this episode of Must Read Alaska's Energy and Business Edition, host Todd sits down with Marcus Moore of Alaskan Rants for an in-depth look at the special session on the Alaska LNG project. Central to the discussion is House Bill 381, which shifts taxation of pipeline infrastructure from traditional property taxes to an alternative volumetric tax based on gas throughput. Marcus provides sharp analysis on the bill's implications, including potential tax relief worth hundreds of millions for project backers, new flexibility for municipalities, and provisions like community impact funds and the Fairbanks spur line. He questions whether the project will deliver affordable gas and jobs for Alaskans, highlighting the role of data centers in achieving lower prices and the massive potential revenue from carbon and hydrogen tax credits. The conversation explores governance changes at AGDC, liability issues, and the disconnect between public promises and committee realities. A must-listen for informed Alaskans.   X: @AlaskanRants Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alaskanrants?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3be81fcf-fc4e-4c07-bf79-207e49534aeb Substack: https://alaskanrants.substack.com/   SPONSORS: Must Read Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/subscriptions/ Promo Code: energy for 10% off all our annual plans DRB Productions: https://centertix.com/events/beatles-vs-rolling-stones-musical-showdown Promo Code: London for MRAK subscribers

This week on Purple Political Breakdown Ohio Edition, Radell Lewis follows the money and the power across Ohio politics and keeps circling one question: who is Ohio's government actually working for? Radell opens with the biggest and newest story, the FBI search of the Cleveland offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a progressive group that registers voters, and why the timing and the target deserve a hard, skeptical look. He revisits the FirstEnergy corruption scandal as the real, provable Ohio fraud story, then breaks down a busy week at the Statehouse: the two voter ID measures (Senate Joint Resolution 10, the constitutional amendment headed for the November ballot, and House Bill 472, the absentee photo ID copy requirement now sitting on the governor's desk), the data center tax break that lawmakers promised to end and then quietly kept, the Medicaid anti-fraud bill, and the 3.7 billion dollar capital budget. Then it is the races. The Senate fight between Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted, including the dueling Epstein attack ads and what is actually true about the Wexner donations, Husted's vote on Trump's anti-weaponization fund, and the latest polling that pushed Cook Political Report to move the seat to toss-up. The governor's race between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy, where Radell digs into Ramaswamy's tax plan, the independent cost estimates, and his own financial disclosure. And a full District Watch on Ohio's 4th and 5th, where Radell lays out exactly what Jim Jordan and Bob Latta stand for and what their challengers, Joshua Kolasinski and Brian Shaver, are offering instead. County of the Week is Butler County. Radell shares who he is voting for and why, makes the case for showing up even in deep red districts, and keeps it where he always does: political solutions without political bias, building a better Ohio on the way to a better America. [CANONICAL RESOURCE BLOCK FOLLOWS. Append your standard block verbatim here. The verified tail is below. Please paste your exact top lines, the PODCAST NETWORK line and the HeadOn entry above the headon.ai link, since I do not have those two verbatim.] [PASTE: PODCAST NETWORK line and HeadOn entry here] [Confirm the rest of your standard block matches your last published description: CONVERSATION PLATFORMS, UNITY MOVEMENTS, BALANCED NEWS, VOTING REFORM, POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT including the PPB Substack subscribe link https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown, DAILY NEWS text line, and the all-links Linktree at purplepoliticalbreakdown.com] We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle. Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation, make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Connecticut's new homeschooling restrictions spark alarm among parents and advocates who say House Bill 5468 treats families as suspects before they teach at home. Critics warn mandatory reviews, government oversight, and background checks threaten parental rights, educational freedom, homeschool independence, and similar freedoms across America today in the years ahead...

In this powerful episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Holly Crow, the mother whose relentless advocacy helped pass Jody's Law — one of the most significant reforms to Louisiana's hit-and-run statutes in years.On March 29, 2025, Holly's 20-year-old daughter, Jody Mann, was struck by a vehicle while walking along Reinninger Road in Denham Springs. The driver fled the scene, leaving Jody critically injured. She fought for her life for weeks before passing away. What followed was a painful battle with grief and a justice system that initially allowed the suspect to be released on pre-set bond.Determined that no other family should face the same heartbreak and frustration, Holly partnered with State Representative Vanessa LaFleur to craft House Bill 806 — Jody's Law. The bill sailed through the Louisiana House 98-0 and the Senate 36-0 before being signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry in May 2026. It takes effect August 1.In this unfiltered conversation, Holly shares the raw story of her daughter's final days, the emotional weight of testifying at the Capitol, and the moment she watched Jody's Law become reality. She breaks down exactly what the new law does — requiring a hearing before bail in serious injury or fatal hit-and-run cases, eliminating fixed bail schedules, and creating a rapid law enforcement alert system to quickly identify and locate suspect vehicles — and why she views it as an important first step toward stronger accountability. This is more than a legislative story. It's a testament to the power of a mother's love, the resilience of a community, and one voice refusing to stay silent.Timestamps01:26 Remembering Jodi03:50 Fighting Through the ICU12:11 A Law for Jodi 16:25 What Happened That Night?22:57 Building Jodi's Law28:05 Signing Ceremony Relief 30:08 Still Seeking Justice36:38 Fighting for Stronger PenaltiesLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

Reporter Joe Nelson with reaction to the WVU sendoff to Omaha Vice President of Alumni Relations, CEO of the WVU Alumni Association, Kevin Berry and Jasmyn Goodwin, Executive Director of Visit Omaha on the College World Series trip. Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, House Bill 4005- the Youth Apprentceship program.  Anne Montague and Robert Karchnyak with information on the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail” during a special two-day installation of bluebird nest boxes across five locations from Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026, through Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. 

6.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: All-White Jury Convicts Karmelo Anthony. Georgia Election Lawsuit. Tennessee Map Challenge Dropped._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ An all-white jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. He is now awaiting his sentencing. Tennessee Democrats dropped their federal lawsuit challenging the state's new congressional map. A Black Georgia district attorney is suing the state over House Bill 369, which forces key local races to become nonpartisan. The DeKalb County District Attorney will be here to explain why she says the law selectively targets Democratic-leaning metro Atlanta counties, violating the Georgia Constitution. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.____Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Testimony began today in the Karmelo Anthony trial. 18 jurors, all white, heard from a video analyst and track coaches. Legal Analyst Thelma Anderson will fill us in on today's proceedings. New York Democrats are advancing redistricting measures that could reshape congressional maps and potentially add seats by 2028. A metro Atlanta district attorney has filed a lawsuit challenging House Bill 369, a new law that mandates key local races to be nonpartisan, which she claims is unconstitutional. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out the Supreme Court as racist, Immoral, and lacking ethics. A White UFC fighter has spoken out against the cage-fighting event on the White House lawn, accusing the government of "desecrating" its own role. And in tonight's Show Black Star Network Marketplace, a hair care line designed specifically for Black hair textures. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.____Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump administration cabinet members and other federal and state officials denounced fraud in Medicaid and various government programs during a news conference in central Ohio. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche was joined by FBI Director Kash Patel, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and other officials. They announced the indictment of 14 people accused of schemes involving Medicaid providers, behavioral health services for people with autism and a romance fraud operation. More than 100 cameras at the Cuyahoga County Jail were found to be malfunctioning in January 2022. Officials were aware of the problem, but it took four years to replace them, according to reporting by The Marshall Project Cleveland. County officials said the project required more than $220,000 and that the funding did not become available until late last year. Properties used as short-term rentals through services such as Airbnb and Vrbo must now register with the city and comply with other new regulations approved by Cleveland City Council this week. The new wave band Devo performed at the Akron Civic Theatre on Wednesday. To commemorate the band's first show in Kent, state Rep. Michele Grim, D-Toledo, has introduced House Bill 866, which would designate April 18 as Devo Day in Ohio. These stories and more will be part of this week's discussion on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Guests:- Matt Richmond, Criminal Justice Reporter, Ideastream Public Media- Gabriel Kramer, Reporter/Producer, Ideastream Public Media- Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau

House Bill 5024---awaiting to be signed by Governor Pritzker---restricts the location of newly created federal immigration detention centers in Illinois. Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson says the bill will mean {quote}: "no Illinois community will be forced to absorb a detention facility in the shadow of its schools, its churches, or its homes". In January, Broadview adopted its own municipal ordinance restricting the location of new detention facilities within its borders.

History doesn't only live in books. It lives in who gets remembered, who gets silenced, and who chooses to speak anyway! Meet Kristi Williams, a descendant of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and member of Historic Vernon AME Church, who brings a deeply personal lens to historical preservation, and Emma Willis, who complements this perspective by focusing on advocacy, ethical philanthropy, and the importance of treating lived experience with care and dignity. Together, they emphasize how community memory and historical truth are shaped by those closest to it. The discussion expands into the erasure of Black history in education, including policies such as Oklahoma's House Bill 1775, and the broader challenge of restricted narratives in schools. Kristi and Emma highlight practical ways everyday people can contribute, such as reading widely, including banned books, journaling present-day experiences, and preserving family and ancestral documents. They also explore philanthropy as a relational practice rather than transactional giving, stressing collaboration with communities. Ultimately, the conversation connects personal storytelling, institutional responsibility, and collective action as essential tools for preserving history and strengthening democracy. In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand how everyday people contribute to preserving history. Recognize the importance of descendant-led storytelling in historical preservation. Identify how oral histories and personal archives protect erased narratives. Analyze the impact of banning or restricting historical books. Appreciate the role of Black history in strengthening democratic understanding. Describe how philanthropy can support community-led cultural preservation. Distinguish between transactional giving and relational philanthropy. Apply journaling as a tool for documenting lived experience for future history. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

THE LEGISLATURE WANTS OUR ROADS TO SUCK That is the only conclusion I can draw from House Bill 26-1430, passed at the end of the session, whose sole purpose is to screw taxpayers who have the nerve to vote for Initiative 175. What is 175? Initiative 175 would constitutionally require a shift of transportation taxes Coloradans already pay on cars, tires, and gas to fund roads and bridges. Instead of this money disappearing into the general fund to pay for whatever shortfall the state faces each budget year, the money generated from motor vehicles would go to roads. That is what we all probably think is happening already, but no. The Democratically controlled body raids transportation funds FIRST to pay for healthcare for illegal aliens or boob jobs for dudes who think they are women. But here’s where it gets good, and by good I mean you’re not going to believe this crap. The legislature is SO MAD that we may force them to spend the taxes and fees they told us would be spent on roads ACTUALLY ON ROADS, they passed HB 26-1430. What does that do? It literally CUTS THE TAXES so there will be no money for roads, and it ONLY does so if 175 passes. These aholes sponsored this bill. Shoot them a polite email and tell them how little you appreciate their giant middle finger to voters: Andrew Boesenecker andrew.boesenecker.house@coleg.gov Emily Sirota emily.sirota.house@coleg.gov William Lindstedt william.lindstedt.senate@coleg.gov Judy Amabile judy.amabile.senate@coleg.gov Please and thank you. Find out more about Initiative 175 here and find out more about the GIANT MIDDLE FINGER TO VOTERS BILL by clicking here. I’m talking to Tony Milo, President & CEO of Colorado Contractors Association, today at 1 about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "party of life" is not hypocritical. It's selective.And this week, the receipts are overwhelming.North Carolina Republicans filed House Bill 1232, the "Human Life Protection Act," a constitutional amendment defining life at fertilization that would classify abortion as first-degree murder and authorize deadly force to "protect" a fertilized egg. Legal analysts warn the bill could ban IVF statewide. Meanwhile, the Associated Press published a devastating investigation revealing that at least 10 people have died by suicide in ICE detention since January 2025, the worst year in the agency's history. Seven had no record of violent crimes. Their average age was 32. The government called it "extremely rare."Also this week: the U.S. bombed Iran during a ceasefire and called it "self-defense." Cuba's foreign minister warned the UN that American military threats could cause a "bloodbath." Thomas Massie lost the most expensive House primary in history ($32 million) after pushing to release the Epstein files, and now says he'll release more names. And Ken Paxton, impeached, indicted for securities fraud, and divorced by his own wife on "biblical grounds," just won the Texas Senate Republican primary with Trump's endorsement after the GOP spent $100 million tearing itself apart.Pro-life? They're the party of forced birth, disposable people, profitable cruelty, and extremely selective compassion.Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review.Website: wesawthedevil.comInstagram: @wesawthedevilpodcast, @robin_wstdTikTok: @robin_wstdTopics covered: North Carolina abortion ban, life at fertilization, HB 1232, fetal personhood, ICE detention deaths, ICE suicide investigation, immigration detention, Ken Paxton Texas Senate, Paxton impeachment, Paxton securities fraud, Thomas Massie Epstein files, Massie primary loss, Iran ceasefire violations, Iran war 2026, Cuba U.S. threats, Marco Rubio Iran deal, Trump endorsements 2026, Republican pro-life hypocrisy, reproductive rights, GOP midterms 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

It's Wednesday, May 27th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Canadian group penalized for targeting Christians LifeSiteNews reports that an activist group in Canada recently lost its government funding after being exposed for targeting Christians. The Canadian Anti-Hate Network gets hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funding each year. Conservative lawmakers have called out the group for its hostility to Christians and pro-lifers.  Campaign Life Coalition posted on X, “The Canadian Anti-Hate Network is reportedly out of Canadian Heritage funding. This is welcome news. For years, Canadians have been forced to subsidize an activist organization that has helped fuel suspicion and hostility toward Christians, pro-lifers, and other peaceful citizens.” Only 34 percent of Canadians say Bible is authoritative Lifeway Research released its new State of Theology in Canada Study. The survey found 51 percent of Canadians say that religious belief is not about objective truth. Only 34 percent believe the Bible has the authority to tell us what we must do.  A majority of Canadian adults believe God accepts the worship of all religions, that most people are good by nature, and that the Bible is not literally true.  Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, noted, “For most Canadians, the Bible's teaching on how to live is only as convincing as the Bible itself. When half openly doubt the Bible, it is not surprising that the majority disagree with the Bible on how it says to live.” Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” Alaska could expand access to Abortion Kill Pill In the United States, Alaska passed legislation last week that could expand access to the Abortion Kill Pill. House Bill 195 would allow pharmacists to prescribe drugs to individuals, not just administer them.  Pat Martin is the director of Alaska Right to Life. He warned that the measure would “expand Chemical Abortion (Mifepristone) access from Anchorage and Fairbanks Planned Parenthood sites to virtually every city, town, and village that has a hospital, clinic, or pharmacy.” Romans 3:15-18 says, “Their feet are swift to shed blood; in their paths are ruin and misery, and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Hawaiian officials in hot water for censoring free speech Officials in Hawaii agreed to pay over $100,000 to settle a free speech lawsuit last week. The Babylon Bee sued the state over its law that censored online political speech. The Christian news satire site won a similar case in California last year with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom. Seth Dillon, the CEO of The Babylon Bee, commented on the recent victory in Hawaii. He said, “This settlement marks yet another victory for the First Amendment and for anyone who values the right to speak freely on political matters without government interference.” Buying power of U.S. workers fell by 3% Pew Research released a report on American wages compared to the rising cost of living. In the past 20 years, wages have outpaced inflation. Based on the Consumer Price Index, the median wage's real buying power grew by 12.1 percent between 1999 and 2025.  However, over the past five years, the buying power of median wages actually fell by over three percent. This aligns with record inflation levels in recent years.  Weekly churchgoers have better mental health And finally, the Wheatley Institute published a report entitled, “The Religion and Mental Health Connection.” The report reviewed thousands of studies linking religion to better mental health by a 10-to 1 ratio. Studies found the rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety were lower among people who attended religious services. This was especially true for people who attended services at least weekly.  The report stated, “It is not nominal affiliation, but committed religious involvement that appears to matter most.” Hebrews 10:23-25 says to Christians, "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, May 27th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 5723, dubbed the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act, to create a bipartisan state commission with subpoena power tasked with investigating any crimes tied to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network that involve Illinois — including offenses that happened in the state, targeted Illinois residents, or involved local institutions. Supporters, led by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and survivor advocates, argue that federal efforts have left unanswered questions and that Illinois has the authority to pursue accountability under state law. The proposed commission would be 10 members, appointed by the governor with state Senate approval, required to hold public meetings, issue periodic reports over five years, and refer potential criminal matters to the Illinois attorney general's office or a statewide grand jury for prosecution.Supporters say the bill would give the state “real teeth” — investigatory powers, subpoena authority, and the ability to pursue prosecutions where state law may have been violated — and help ensure survivors' experiences are examined with trauma-informed care. While advocates emphasize the importance of delving into records and holding accountable anyone who broke Illinois law, Republican lawmakers like House Minority Leader Tony McCombie acknowledged the gravity of Epstein's crimes but questioned whether a state commission can effectively parallel federal criminal probes. Procedural hurdles loom, as the bill was filed after a legislative deadline and may not advance until later sessions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Illinois lawmakers push for Jeffrey Epstein probe with 'real teeth'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This week on The Narrative, Aaron and David address the Supreme Court’s 7–2 ruling that blocked a 5th Circuit decision that had temporarily restricted mail-order abortion pills nationwide. Justice Thomas’s fierce dissent invoked the Comstock Act against mailing drugs, and the FDA Director Marty Makary’s abrupt resignation brought renewed hope to many pro-life advocates. On a related note, in Ohio, David recently testified in favor of House Bill 324, the Patient Protection Act, which mandates in-person doctor visits and bans mail delivery for high-risk drugs. The legislation effectively defeats pro-abortion objections at the Statehouse by neutrally targeting all high-risk medications rather than uniquely targeting abortion. After the news, Parker Thayer, a researcher with Capital Research Center and contributor to the Daily Wire, shares his insights on the massive Medicaid home-care fraud scheme in Ohio that proved the state’s optional GPS and signature verification systems failed to track actual patient care. Following the report's publication, Ohio implemented a total freeze on new home-care companies and restored mandatory GPS tracking. Listen now or queue up the podcast for your commute!

In a shocking display of legislative chutzpah, the Colorado legislature has introduced a bill that would essentially gut the voter-approved Initiative 75, which aims to ensure that transportation-related taxes and fees are spent on, well, transportation. The bill, House Bill 2614-30, is a masterclass in bureaucratic doublespeak, and our host is not having it.This episode delves into the nitty-gritty of the bill and the legislature's attempts to undermine the will of the people. Our host breaks down the details of the bill and its implications for Colorado taxpayers, highlighting the legislature's blatant disregard for transparency and accountability. From the "anesthesia tax" to the "Support Road Transportation Fund," our host exposes the legislature's tactics and reveals the true intentions behind this bill.The conversation touches on the importance of holding elected officials accountable and the need for specific, actionable plans to address the state's transportation woes. Our host also discusses the role of voters in shaping the state's budget and the need for a more transparent and responsible approach to governance. With the fate of Initiative 75 hanging in the balance, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Colorado politics and the future of transportation in the state.Tune in to hear our host's take on this critical issue and learn how you can make your voice heard. Listen to the full episode to discover the truth behind the legislature's actions and find out what you can do to ensure that your tax dollars are spent on the things that matter most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.