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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Important Links: Hmong Innovating Politics: Website | Instagram Asian Refugees United: Website | Instagram Bhutanese American Refugee Rights website Transcript Swati Rayasam: You are tuned in to Apex Express on KPFA. My name is Swati Rayasam.  Since the onset of the Trump administration, immigrant and refugee communities have been under increased attack, being kidnapped in broad daylight, detained in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, and deported to countries many of them barely know. All without due process or communication to their loved ones and communities. On tonight's episode, we're focusing on a particular segment of our immigrant and refugee community, Hmong and Bhutanese refugees. Both of these targeted communities are stateless with no land to call their own, and their deportation carries the very real danger of disappearance and death. Robin Gurung from Asian Refugees United and Kao Ye Thao from Hmong innovating Politics, discuss their community and personal refugee stories, and talk about the intersection of the US' deeply broken immigration and criminal legal systems, otherwise known as crimmigration. We also get to hear from the wives of two detained refugees, one Bhutanese and one Hmong, who are currently fighting to keep their families together and to protect their loved ones from the dangers of deportation as stateless people. I also want to note because this is a rapidly developing situation, that this episode was recorded on August 13th, 2025, and is being released on August 28th, 2025. For the most recent updates, please go to bhutaneserefugeerights.org or check out the Pardon Refugees campaign. Now, here's Miko. Miko: Welcome to Apex Express. Thank you so much for being here today. I'm so glad to bring you all together in this time. I'm wondering if I could ask you each to introduce yourselves and tell us a little bit about the community your organization serves and what you do, and let's start with Kao Ye.  Kao Ye: Hello everyone, and thank you for making space- my name is Kao Ye Tao. I use she her pronouns, and I work as the director of policy and partnerships with an organization called Hmong Innovating Politics. We are an organization that serves Hmong youth and families in Sacramento and Fresno, which holds two of our largest Hmong American communities in California. And our work with Hmong youth and families is really about developing their leadership to organize towards social justice and to get the resources that their communities deserve. Miko: Thank you, Kao Ye and Robin, could you please introduce yourself? Robin: Sure. My name is Robin Gurung. I use he, him, his, I'm from the Nepali speaking Bhutanese community. I live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. my role at Asian Refugees United is the co-founder and the co-executive director. We have our program in California and Pennsylvania. California programs are, are serving Asian diaspora and then, Pennsylvania programs are focused serving the Nepal speaking Bhutanese community. We work in the intersection of arts and healing, storytelling, civic engagement, leadership development. Thank you. Miko: Thanks Robin and I am your host Miko Lee, lead producer at Apex Express. And all of us are part of a network called AACRE Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality, which is a network of progressive Asian American groups. So you all work with refugee populations. I'm wondering if you could tell a little bit more about the backstory of your community, and also if you feel comfortable about how you personally came to be a refugee in the United States. And, Robin, I'd love to start with you on that one. Robin: Sure. My community is Nepali speaking, Bhutanese refugee community. And we are ethnically Nepali, which means culture wise and language wise we speak Nepali and follow the Nepali culture tradition. Our ancestors like maybe in 18 hundreds, 19 hundreds migrated from Nepal to Bhutan and became the citizen of that country. And most people don't know about Bhutan, it's a very tiny country between China and India. And, if people know about Bhutan, then people know it through the cross national happiness concept, Bhutan is considered the happiest country in the world. So our ancestors were in mostly in the southern area of Bhutan for generations, they became the citizen. They had their own home, their own land. And then later, 1980s, early nineties, there was a policy by the government of Bhutan, which is the monarchy government system- king rules the country. They brought a policy called One Nation, One People Policy. Which means all different groups of people would have to follow the same culture, same religion, kind of follow the same dress code and because of that policy all people were forced to stay away from following our own culture or our own religion, which, most of our folks were Hindu. Our people protested against it and because of that, the government expelled over a hundred thousand of our community members. And, they expelled to India and then from like India wouldn't allow us to stay and we had to resettle in Nepal in seven different refugee camps under different international agencies like U-N-H-C-R and other agencies. Miko: And then Robin, can you tell a little bit about your personal story and how you came here? Robin: Yeah. Yeah. So 1992 is when my family had to leave Bhutan. And at that time I was three years old. I remember growing up in a refugee camp in Nepal, from three years until I was 23 years. So 20 years of my life I was in a refugee camp in Nepal. And in 2012, I came to US through the refugee resettlement program introduced to our camps in 2008, and through it US agreed to resettle 60,000 of our committee members. By 2017, I think US has resettled about 70 to 80,000 of our Bhutanese community members.   Miko: Thank you so much for sharing. Kao Ye I wonder if you could talk about your community and the refugee resettlement program that your community was a part of. Kao Ye: The Hmong American community, or just the Hmong community overall, is a group that's indigenous to East and Southeast Asia. And through our ancient history, we've always been a stateless, people fighting for our autonomy to live to practice our customs and our culture. And particularly where we come into this history of refugee is during the Vietnam War where many Hmong people, alongside other ethnic groups in Laos, were caught in the crossfire of the United States conflict in Southeast Asia. And so with the Vietnam War. The Hmong as well as many other ethnic communities that lived, in the hills and the mountains were recruited in covert operations by the CIA to fight back against the Vietnamese, the Northern Vietnamese communist forces, as well as the Putet Lao. And so once the US withdrew from Southeast Asia, it created a vacuum of conflict and violence that our people had to escape from in order to survive. And so after the Vietnam War in 1975, we saw the mass displacement of many Southeast Asian ethnic communities, including Hmong families. And that is where my history starts because my parents were born in Laos and because of this war, they fled to Thailand refugee camps and lived there for a few years until they were able to come to the United States in 1992. And I'm actually I'm a child of refugees and so what I know about this part of my history comes from the stories of my grandparents who raised me as well as what little I could learn in the textbooks of public education. And so it wasn't actually until going to college and. Being able to access more of this literature, this history that I really learned about what the United States had done in Southeast Asia and the ramifications of that for myself and my family and so many others, refugees that. Have to have had to resettle in the United States. And so it's definitely a history that runs very close, because we have relatives that live through that refugee experience. And so it is very well and alive. And so as we now approach this conversation around ICE and deportations, it really is a reminder of the trauma that our people face, but are still facing as a people that have been seen as disposable to the United States government. Miko: Thanks, Kao Ye. Let's talk a little bit more about that. But first I wanna say, did either of you ever hear about refugees in your textbooks? I never did. So I'm wondering if, you said you learned a little bit about that from textbooks. Was that something you learned in public education. Kao Ye: I did not learn about refugees or refugees experience. I learned about the war and as a Hmong kid it brought me so much delight to try to scroll through the history books just to see if Hmong people were mentioned. And even then the refugee experience was not ever something that we talked about. I felt like definitely not in, in high school. I think it was college really, that then started to articulate those terms and that Southeast Asian identity, that is really where I think I also became politicized in that. Miko: Yeah, because I think in textbooks there might be a little section on the Vietnam War, but it does not talk about the, all the Southeast Asian ethnic peoples that actually fought in the war. We have to dig that information out on our own, but I wanna move us to what is happening right now. So the Trump administration has created. Culture of fear among immigrants and refugees, these ICE raids and disappearances. It is so intense and using immigrants as a fear tool to prop up white supremacy is so blatant right now. I'm wondering if you can each talk about, how this administration's policies are impacting your communities. And, Robin, let's start with you. What is happening right now? I know since the end of March, can you share a little bit about what's been happening with Bhutanese Americans? Robin: Sure. Sure. So our people were settled to this country with the hope that this is going to be our home. But starting March of this year, with the new policies of this current administration, we started seeing abrupt, ICE arrest in our communities. People were picked up from home, their workplaces, and from their ICE, check-ins. And, since March, within I would say two to three months, more than 72 of our community members were picked up, mostly from Pennsylvania and then Ohio, and also from other states like New York, Georgia, North Dakota. So until now, we have, the records of at least 50 people who have been deported to Bhutan and at least 72 who are detained. So more than 30 people are [at risk] of getting detained. The nature of the ICE arrests that we have seen is we don't know whether the due processes were followed. They made it so hard for the families to look for attorneys, and also to track their family members. Within days family members would find their loved ones disappeared, and then they wouldn't be able to talk to them they wouldn't be able to track them and provide the support that they needed. So for us as a community organization we did not anticipate this and we were not prepared for this. And, and we didn't have the infrastructure to really address this, right? So it became such challenging work for us. Like within days we had to mobilize our people. We had to mobilize our teams to help family members with legal support, emotional support, mobilize our community members to update what's happening with this situation. The rapid response work, know your rights clinics that we had to set up. So on one hand it's the detention and deportation in the US and on the other hand, when our people were deported to Bhutan, what we're seeing is within 24 hours, they are being expelled from Bhutan to India, and then from India because India wouldn't accept them as well, they had to enter Nepal because for most of these Deportee, they're very young, they were born in refugee camps, and for most of them, the only known land is Nepal. Right. And they had to enter Nepal without documentation. And then some of them were found in refugee camps. And most of them are unknown. Like they're, they have disappeared. Miko: So that is so much over the last few months that ARU has had to step in and take a leading, role in this situation that has impacted the Bhutanese community from focusing on wellness and youth development to suddenly translating materials into Nepali, translating, know Your Rights materials into Nepali, hosting all these different events, the work that you have been doing is really powerful. I wonder if you could share with us the story of Mohan Karki, who is a community member that's currently detained in Michigan. Robin: Sure. So, Mohan Karki is now in detention in Michigan and he's a community member member who lived in Ohio. So he was detained by ICE during his regular ICE check-in , I believe in April, they detained him and then he was taken for deportation. And last minute, the families and the community had to come together and then appeal the deportation. Right now he's in Michgan detention center and his wife, who was pregnant and had due date, when Mohan was being deported on June 10, is now fighting day and night to stop the deportation and also to bring Mohan home. Right now, Asian Refugees United and other community partners, like AWPAL, Asian Law Caucus are working together to support Mohan's family, to bring Mohan home and also running a, GoFund me fundraiser, to help the family pay the legal fees. Miko: Thanks Robin. And we're gonna listen to Tikas story right now. Tika Basnet: Hi, my name is Tika Basnet I'm from Ohio and I'm fighting my husband deportation case.  So on April seven, a lot of people told us not to go to the ICE office, but my husband wanna follow the rules, he wanna go there. We went to the Westerville office inside And we sit down, we talk to each other. Nothing will go wrong. And suddenly ICE told us to come inside and they told us that my husband got travel documents from Bhutan. I told them like it is not safe for my husband to get deport in Bhutan, all the Bhutanese people run away in 1990s due to the ethnic cleansing and if my husband get deported in Bhutan, he will either gonna get killed, tortured, disappeared, imprisoned, I don't know what will happen, but they did not listen to me. So they detained my husband and I came at the parking lot and his mom saw me coming alone. So they start crying and I told them like, Mohan is gone and this is the last time I think I'm gonna see my husband. the time that my husband was taken away from Butler County on June 10 I was 41 weeks pregnant. I was supposed to deliver on, June 10. But no, I told the doctor I change my delivery time. I am not gonna go now like I need to fight for my husband. Like, When Bhutanese people started coming here in 2007. Third party promise us that in here in United States, we will get our identity. That identity will never taken away. They promise us that the way Bhutan take our identity, they will not gonna do that. we thought that this is our home. We thought that having a green card, having a citizenship, it is permanently, but no, we are, we all are wrong. And that identity is taken away within a second. And we became stateless again. So, my husband, Mohan Karki he just arrived in the United States he been here less than two years when the incident happened. He did not understand the law. He did not understand the culture. He did not know anything.  My husband he was only 17 years old, high school student coming from school to home. On the way to reach their apartment, there is one private house. They are just trying to go to the shortcut from the backyard. So some neighbor call 9 1 1. And that only one mistake lead to deportation.  The place that we come from, there is no boundaries. In Nepal, we are allowed to go anybody property We are allowed to walk somebody else house and because of the cultural difference, he's paying price right now.  At that time, nobody can speak English. They cannot understand what police were saying and Nepali interpreter told my husband that if you say I'm guilty, you'll out of prison soon. But if you did not say I'm guilty, you'll end up in prison for 20 to 25 years. High school student he's scared he just say, I'm guilty, and he did not know what is deportation mean. He did not know what he was signing. Nobody informed him what he was signing. That signing was deportation. What happened in 2013 is impacting us in 2025 and still he wish he did not cross somebody else backyard at that time. He wish he knew that he wasn't allowed to cross somebody else's backyard. I don't know what will our future is gonna be, but I hope that he gets second chance. His community love him. He love people. He was working as a truck driver. He paid taxes. He was supporting his parent. He was supporting me. My daughter deserve to have a father. You know, she's just one month. But now the dream that I was hoping one day I'm gonna build with my husband that is taken away and I'm left alone with this child. I already went through a lot without him, i'm the only one that fighting for my husband case. The deportation is not only breaking one family, but it is breaking everybody, the community and the family. And I hope that people can support me so I can fight for my husband case. Like I really need so many attorney. I need criminal attorney to open up his 2013 case. And I have wonderful, wonderful attorney, my husband get stay off removal, but that is not guarantee my husband can get deport anytime. The attorney fee are really expensive and he still needs support. The US made bhutanese people a promise of home. We belong here. Stop the detention and deportation. Stop deporting Bhutanese people. We are stateless. We don't have country, don't have a home. This is our home. US is our home. We belong here. Miko: Of the 72 people, Mohan is the first Bhutanese refugee that we actually have a stay of release on, as Robin was saying earlier, most of the folks were moved from state to state, so you can't really get a lawyer in that time. And as we all know, nonprofit immigration lawyers are under a lot of stress because of the attack of this administration. So it makes it incredibly complicated, let alone the legal fees that it costs to help support people going through this. And right now, Mohan has a stay on his, deportation and the lawyer that they do have is drafting up a letter to be able to release him into the community and also overturn his original case that happened as a minor in Georgia, which was a ridiculous case where he was leaving school, early high school, first year in the country, leaving high school early, and walked with his friends across a backyard. And the neighbor that they walked through their yard called the police, and they arrested him along with his friends for trespassing, they gave him paperwork that he didn't even understand. He signed it along with a interpreter they gave him false information to say he'd be locked up for 25 years, or if he signed this papers, that would be fine. He could go and what the papers said was it changed his charge into a felony and had him sign a letter of deportation. So this is part of the failure of our American legal system that we're not providing adequate information. It is a lack of due process. Thankfully, the work that Asian Law Caucus and United States of Stateless and other community activists are doing to call this out and help work with us is really critical. I wanna turn now to Kao Ye how this administrations is impacting Hmong refugees, and how is it similar or different to the experiences that Robin is describing for the Nepali speaking Bhutanese community? Kao Ye: I echoed many of the sentiments and the challenges that Robin shared around what we as nonprofit, grassroots organizations are having to build and grapple with just the limited infrastructure that we have to deal with the current ICE disappearances and deportation and all the support that's needed for the families. And so thank you Robin, for sharing that. I wanted to start broad a little bit because I think that this Trump administration is happening in the backdrop of the 50th year commemoration of the end of the wars in Southeast Asia and the refugee resettlement. We had over 1.1 million Southeast Asians resettle to the United States, the largest immigration resettlement, in American history. And so this year brings so many complexities, I think as a Southeast Asian community where there is a level of looking back at policies that have impacted us and have failed, but also looking forward what is the community that we are building together to move and progress together. And so there are those complexities, I think as the fact that it's the 50th year and like, this is what we're dealing with. This is the trauma that we are grappling with. And so I wanted to put that out front and center because even I think within our communities , there is no necessarily enlightenment in terms of how we talk about what is happening to our people and how they're getting deported unjustly. So that is why it is so important to have this dialogue within our communities as well as the solidarity that we also share with the Bhutanese community and other immigrant groups too. I think that in many of our Southeast Asian communities, their reasons for deportations is very tied to past convictions, and so this is the intersection between criminal law and immigration law. And it makes it complex because our people are now having to consult not just an immigration lawyer, but like criminal attorney so that they could really assess like what kind of relief they can get in order to mitigate, impending deportations. And then also miko you had shared about the lack of adequate legal service or representation because many of these folks, right, that have had these convictions that have now served their time and are simply members of our community that make our community rich. They are now having to revisit removal orders that they signed, thinking that, oh, nothing necessarily was gonna happen because they don't have a repatriation agreement. So, in our community, there was never a thought that we were going to be deported back to our home country because of that policy. And so that is a big contributing factor as to why the Hmong community, we don't have that infrastructure to really support our members who have gone through the criminal justice system and now have those removal orders. And so HIP, as well as many other grassroots. Sadly we did have to scramble to put this know your rights information together because again, I don't think that there was visibility in the need for us in this conversation around immigration Southeast Asians are a segment of our API community and so it just, I think, multiplied the invisibility that we already faced as a group of Southeast Asians. And so the support was definitely not there. And, to Robin's point, we did our best to try to put this information together to our community, starting with the Know Your Rights. And then we also realized like it was more complex than that, and that the legal supports were so necessary because everyone's case was different. I think what we're still dealing with now is that there's always been a lack of trust between our community members and government entities and nonprofit organizations. And so, if someone is dealing with the situation, they wanna go to, a partner that they trust to help them, even if they're not necessarily equipped to do that work, is that they're going to only the people that they trust because there is such a big mistrust. And so I think that, there is still the level of trust building that is needed to be done within our community so that folks feel comfortable to come to us or come to other people for support. And I think what makes me feel emotional is just when I hear about community members feeling hopeless and just feeling like there's nothing that they can do and that level of disempowerment to me, I think is something that is real. And I can't say that we can't combat it, but I think that it is about being able to find different outlets of support for them. Miko: Thank you for lifting that up. And just , in terms of the numbers, over three months, March, April and May, there were about 72 Bhutanese Americans that have been detained. And this is just kind of starting up with the Hmong community. So we had 15 that were detained from Minnesota and another 10 right now are being held in Michigan. And we also see this happening with Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodians, and Myan folks. All of these folks as Kao Ye you're pointing out, have had common threads, which is connections with the system, with the criminal legal/ justice system and crimmigration is something that in the AACRE network we've been talking about and working on, which is really about the education to prison, to deportation pipeline. And one of the things that this administration had talked about is, let's get rid of all the murderers and the rapists. You know, this like scare language about people that are convicted criminals, let's get rid of them all. But the fact of the matter. The vast majority of all of these people are people like Mohan Karki, a cultural misunderstanding that happened when he was a child. Like Lou Yang, who is Hmong refugee detained in Michigan right now. Somebody who was involved in something as a kid, but has since then become a leader in the community. So let's take a moment and listen to the spouse of Lou Yang, a Hmong refugee detained in Michigan in July. Anne Vu: My name is Anne Vu and I come before you today with a heart full of hope. Sorrow and a plea for justice. I am a proud American, a mother of six, the daughter of Hmong refugees who would gain their citizenship, and the wife of a man called Lou Yang, who is now detained and faced with potential deportation from the only country that he's ever known. Lou has lived in Michigan since October, 1979. He was born stateless in a refugee camp in Nongkai Thailand and his family fled Laos due to persecution. His father and like many others, served with the United States force during the Vietnam War as part of the Secret War, recruited by CIA in Laos, a conflict that most Americans do not know has happened. The Hmong were recruited by the CIA as part of the Secret War to help America during the Vietnam War. But when the war ended and the US withdrew, we were as the Hmongs declared enemy of the state. What followed was genocide, polarization and persecution by the state, and it was because of our alliance, the promise made by the US government that the Hmong refugees were legally settled here under certain migration of refugee laws and acts. And Lou arrived here as a young, toddler in infancy. In 1997, he was arrested on an alleged accomplice in an attempt home invasion, second degree. He was in the vehicle at the time. He never entered the home. He literally was still a juvenile at that time. He had a court appointed attorney and was advised to take a plea without being told it would affect his immigration status for the rest of his life. This is the reality of our immigration system – long, complex, confusing and devastating, unforgiving. It is not built for people like us, people like Lou, people who have served their time, rebuilt their lives and have nowhere else to go. We've walked this legal path, we've stayed together in the lines, and yet we are here punished today. Lou has no other charges, no current legal issues, no history of violence. He is not a flight risk. He is not a danger to our public safety. He is a father, my husband, a son, a son-in-law, a grandson and a brother to many, and our leader and a provider to our community, and to my family. He renews his work authorization and follows every rule asked of him no matter how uncertain the future felt. Together, we've raised six beautiful children. They're all proud Americans. Lou has contributed to Michigan's economy for decades working in our automotive industry and now he is gone and all that he is built is unraveling and the community is heartbroken. We didn't come from wealth. We didn't have every opportunity handed to us because we didn't come seeking a land of opportunity. We came here because of survival. We had to build from the ground up. But the most important thing was Lou and I, we had each other. We had our families, our friends, and our neighbors. We had a shared commitment to build a better life, grounded in love, respect, and purpose. And somehow that's still not enough. For years, we were told like other Hmong families that Laos in Thailand would never take us back. And that has changed. In June, 2025 the US imposed a partial travel ban on Laos, citing visa overstays, and lack of deportation cooperation. And in response, Laos began issuing these documents under pressure. Today over 4,800, including Hmong, Myan, and the other ethnic minorities are facing removal to Laos and to many other countries, many have never stepped foot in a country that they are now being sent to. Lou is Stateless like many others that is detained with him. None of these countries recognize him. He was born in the Thailand refugee camp, it does not recognize him nor qualify him for any sort of Thai citizenship and I'll tell you guys right now if forced to return, he will face danger because of his family's deep ties to the CIA and United States military. Deporting him turns him, a civil servant and respected community leader, into a political casualty, it would be a grave and irreversible injustice. To deport him now is to punish him to death. Once again, 50 years later, as we celebrate resilience this year across the nation, we are now celebrating a fight within our own grounds, right here in United States, right here in Michigan. We're now fighting the same fight within our own country. Thousands of Southeast Asian Americans, many that entered legally admitted as refugees are being deported for decade old offenses they've longed paid for. America is our country. All we ask is the right to stay in the home that we've helped to build and work hard to protect. We are not seeking special treatment. We are asking for justice, compassion, and a second chance in this country to claim what we believe in. To Governor Whitmer and members of Congress and all elected officials, please help bring Lou and the many others home. Urge ICE and DHS to release him on humanitarian grounds. Help his case. Help us preserve the integrity of our laws and the dignity of our families. And to the public allies and the media. Please call our elected officials. Please call these offices.  Please share Lou's story. We need voices. Voices louder than ours alone. It is hard times you guys. It is real. And I speak to you from the bottom of my heart. Please help me and our families in the many that are suffering. This is our home. These are our children. This is my husband and this is our fight. Let him come home. Let our families be whole again, and let America keep its promise. Thank you guys for hearing me. Miko: Lou Young is a community leader. Michigan, who actually runs a nonprofit in support of Hmong folks in that community, and is targeted and also has a stay of removal. So we're doing a targeted campaign for both of these folks, Lou Yang and Mohan Karki, to be able to get them released to overturn their original convictions and they also have spouses that are telling their stories and telling the impact these detentions have had. Because while this current administration talks about getting rid of criminals, what they are actually doing is breaking apart families and community. Swati Rayasam: You are tuned in to Apex Express on 94.1 KPFA, 89.3 KPFB in Berkeley, 88.1 KFCF in Fresno and online@kpfa.org. Coming up is Deporting the Pilgrim from the Anakbayan Long Beach Mayday Mix tape.   Swati Rayasam: That was please be strong, featuring Hushed, loudmouth and Joe handsome. And before that was deporting the pilgrim from the Unec Bayan Long Beach Mayday Mixtape. Now back to the show. Miko:  I wanna shift us a little bit to talking about Asian american representation in the larger fabric of immigration justice in the United States. Mostly many of our Asian communities have been like isolated, not really involved in the broader immigration movement. And I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the difficulty and nuance of bringing your community struggle to the forefront because many of us heard about the Venezuelans and the Mexicans that have been deported and what was going on, but we don't hear as much about these stories of our Asian sisters and brothers. I wonder if one of you could give voice to that. Robin: Before going there can I add something to  Miko: of course.  Robin: crimmigration conversation? So when you all are sharing about that, I was thinking about, the justice system in this country and what we are seeing right now is a broken justice system. Like you said, Miko, where families are separated where families are broken, and what I don't understand is, when, let's say your loved one gets into trouble, makes a mistake, and gets into a trouble, then, as a human being, like, don't you want your loved ones to rebuild their lives? Like Yes, of course there is a system that you have to follow, the laws that you have to follow, but at the end, I think we all want our loved ones to come back, rebuild their lives, right? And what we're seeing in this country is they're constantly breaking the families. And I don't see how we are going to build a better future when we are constantly, hurting the families. And in the cases of detention and deportation, what we're seeing is the double punishment. Like the mistakes that they had made, but then throughout their life, they have to go through that, a continuous cycle of being punished. And not just the individuals, but their family members have also go through the challenges, the suffering, right? And in the case of Bhutanese from double punishment to double expulsion to this, the state of being statelessness. Right? So what kind of future we are imagining when an individual has to go through that continuous cycle of being punished and not having the opportunity to rebuild their lives. So that's a big question mark that I think, we all need to think about. To your later question around my community and the larger Asian American context or the national context. My community is relatively new to this country. We lived, almost two decades in a refugee camp, which was a enclosed camp. And our lives were dependent on foreign aids like UNHCR or ILWF. Pretty much I would say we had our own world over there. And for us to work outside the refugee camp was illegal. There was no laws that gave us the permission to work outside. So we were not pretty much exposed to the outer world. So for us to come to US was a big step. Which means pretty much from basic every day stuffs like, you know, using a bathroom, using a kitchen, taking a bus. All of those were foreign for us. So for our community to really tap into the education system, the political landscape of this country. And also like the experience of being expelled for voicing our, our opinions, for fighting for our rights. Right? So for us, for our community to kind of step in into the politics, it's like re-traumatizing ourselves. I would say there are a lot of barriers, multi-layered barriers for our community members to really tap into the larger political, like socio political landscape, from language barriers to culture barriers to education, to pretty much everything. So right now, the way our committee has been being attacked. It's a surprise to the community. And also it is like kind of traumatizing the community and taking us back to the same place of feeling, insecure, feeling like we don't have a home. And we did hope that this is legally, this is going to be a home. Because after coming to the US most of us became the legal citizens of this country and we started rebuilding our lives. Now it's kind of like going back to the same circle of statelessness. Miko: Thank you for sharing about that. Kao Ye, would you like to add to that? Kao Ye: When I think of the Hmong American community and even the Southeast Asian community and why the narratives of what is happening still feels very invisible. I think of how our community, we were assimilating for survival. And I speak on that as a child of my refugee parents and siblings where growing up we were taught to, listen, not speak out, not cause trouble. Go through the system, listen to authority, listen to law enforcement. And because of that, I feel it's shaped a culture of fear. Fear to dissent and fear to speak out because we care so much about the stability of our families. And we wanted to protect ourselves, because of everything we've gone through with the war. And we are finding that it's been challenging for our community members to come forward with their stories. Honestly, we're still sitting on that and we're still kind of sitting through like, why is there that tension? You know, I feel like folks are going through a lot and even folks have, our impacted loved ones, but they're afraid to tell their story because of fear of of retaliation. And so I think that there is a level of, I think that lack of even psychological safety, but real, physical, real financial safety that people have. And I think that being a factor to the assimilation, but also this facade of like the American dream and like if we don't just disrupt, if we don't speak out, we will be protected. And, white supremacy, right? Like we will be okay. And it's a facade because we know that because our communities are the ones getting kidnapped and getting deported. Right. And so I think there is that fear, but there's also recognition of this now, this facade that the silence doesn't protect us and that there is a real need for us to really, be strong in speaking out, not just for our SEA siblings that are impacted, but for all of our immigrant groups, even the Bhutanese community, right. That's been impacted during this time. And so I, yeah, I think it is that multi-layered experience of being a Southeast Asian refugee community on top of, being part of this AAPI umbrella. AAPI we are not homogenous. We all have very unique histories as to how we have dealt with the systems in this country and how we came into this country. And so I think it's been challenging to make space for those nuances. And at the end of the day, I still see the interconnections that we all have together too. And so, I think it's the willingness to make space for those different stories. And I am finding that more of our ethnic media, our smaller news outlets are more willing to cover those stories as opposed to, these larger mainstream outlets. Like they're not covering those stories, but we are. Miko: Thank you. Oh, both of you have brought up so much today about our failed criminal justice system, about us punishing people as opposed to rehabilitating people and punishing them more than once. We brought up questions around statelessness and the impact that it has, and I just recently learned that the United States does not have any policy on Statelessness. So one of the things that this coalition of folks is trying to do is to get a congressional hearing to help the United States develop policy around statelessness, because it is actually our responsibility and our duty to do that. The other thing I hear you both talking about is this good immigrant, bad immigrant trope, which we've heard of a lot, but I think that's also very much connected to why so many members of our communities don't wanna speak out because this connection with, you know, quote unquote criminal history might be something that's shameful. And I'm wondering if you both see that as a divide mostly between elders in the community and younger folks. Robin, do you wanna talk about that? Robin: Yeah. I mean, initially when we were mobilizing our community members to fight against the the unjust and unfair detention and deportation, this issue around the perception around good immigrants and bad immigrants became one of the main topic of discussion. We had to deal with people, and mostly elders, but I would say some young folks as well, who would pull themselves back on speaking against this issue because for them people who are being deported or detained are criminals and they deserve this kind of mindset. And not being able to see the larger picture of how the administration is targeting the immigrant and the refugee population of this country and really trying to dismantle community power, right? So, yes, it is a challenge that we are, we're going through and I think it's going to be quite a bit of work, to really build solidarity within our own communities. Kao Ye: I feel that the divide in the Hmong community is stemming from class and education. I feel as though when folks are articulating, regurgitating these justifications of the bad immigrant as to why folks should be deported it's folks that maybe kind of made it in their lives and now they're comparing themselves to folks that were not in that situation. And there is this growing within our community as well, where some folks are getting that education, getting, good jobs. But so much of our community, we still suffer from poverty, right? And so, I think that has been really interesting to witness the level of division because of class, because of income and also the education piece. Because oftentimes when folks are feeling this, it comes from a place of ignorance as well. And so that's why I think the education piece is so important. I actually feel though our elders are more understanding because these are their children that are being separated from them. And Robin's point is that when we have loved ones that go through the system, we just want them to rebuild their lives and be self-sufficient. And I feel like those are the values that I grew up in my community where our parents were always about keeping the family together to a fault, you know? And so they don't want separation. They just want us to be well and to do well, and to turn our lives around. And so, I feel strongly that our elders, they do understand that the importance of giving this opportunity for us to, to stay together and turn our lives around. Miko: Thank you so much, both of you for joining me here today to talk about this important conversation. I'm wondering if you could provide our audience with how they could find out more about what is going on and what are next steps for our audience members. Robin, let's start with you. Robin: Yeah. I just wanted to add what, Kao Ye talked about. I do agree the patterns around the divide is based on class. And I do see that in the community, and not just the class, but in our community class and caste, I would say. And in terms of the class, there were some instances where we had to deal with even the highly educated like PhD holders kind of, questioning us like, you know, what we are advocating for, and, I couldn't understand like, I couldn't relate the education, the title, the degree that he holds and the perception around this issue. Right. So, I just wanted to echo that. So, in terms of our work and Asian Refugees United, our website is www.asianrefugees.org And you can find us in our Instagram, Facebook, Asian Refugees United. Miko: And you can also get latest news about what's happening at bhutaneserefugeerights.com. Yeah. And Kao Ye how can folks find out more about your work? Kao Ye: Right now HIP is part of a statewide network in California called the Pardon Refugees Campaign, where we are really pushing Governor Newsom to pardon all refugees, not just Southeast Asians because of everything that we talked about, about how our families, they deserve to stay together. And so, I don't think we have a website up yet, but you can follow this campaign with us. We will be having a rally and press conference, coming up soon, in the next few weeks. And so, I would say that please follow us in that work where we are really moving in coalition with all of our uh, grassroots partners to advocate for our loved ones that are currently being impacted. Miko: Thank you so much, Robin Gurung, Asian Refugees United and Kao Ye Thao from Hmong Innovating Politics. Thank you so much for being with us here today, and I hope you listeners out there take action to keep our families together, to keep our people in the communities as loved ones where they belong. Thank you all. Have a great night. Swati Rayasam: I'm so grateful that Miko was able to talk to Robin and Kao Ye. And for those who missed it, visit bhutanese refugee rights.org for the most recent updates on the Bhutanese refugees. The press conference in rally Kao Ye mentioned took place last week on August 21st, 2025, but check out the Pardon Refugees Campaign for updates from the coalition supporting Hmong, Cambodian Laotian, Myan, and other refugees facing deportation. Thanks so much for tuning in to Apex Express. Please check out our website at kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about the show tonight and to find out how you can take direct action. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world. Your voices are important. Apex Express is produced by  Miko Lee, along with Jalena Keene-Lee, Ayame Keene-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar,  Anuj Vaida, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Ravi Grover, and me Swati Rayasam. Thank you so much to the team at KPFA for their support and have a good night.   The post APEX Express – August 28, 2025 – “And we became stateless again” appeared first on KPFA.

🎸 Programa 339 de La Hora del Rock es un homenaje cargado de fuerza, emoción y metal del bueno. Presentado por Fernando Nadales, Zenón Pérez y Paco Jiménez, este episodio está dedicado con cariño a Marisol Reillo Pérez, Y tu eterna sonrisa va por ti-.... Este setlist es una auténtica descarga eléctrica de heavy, power y metal progresivo. Aquí tienes un resumen de lo más destacado: Clásicos inmortales: KISS – “Escape From the Island” (1981) (SINTONIA) Rainbow – “The Temple Of The King” (1975) Michael Schenker – “Let It Roll” y “Shoot, Shot” Metal actual y potente: Mob Rules – “Exiled” y “Providence” (2025) Warmen – “Kingdom of Rust” (2025) Testament – “Infanticide A.I.” (2025) WarKings – “Hephaistos” y “Gladiator” (2025) Ellefson-Soto – “Hate You (Hate Me)” (2025) Crystal Viper – “Heading Kadath” (2024) Bandas emergentes y joyas ocultas: Protocol Shift – “Recode” (2025) Red Shark – “Beware the Shark” (2025) XAVA Drago – “Delirando” (2025) The Devil Wears Nada – “Patient Zero” (2025) Toques épicos y conceptuales: Legado de una Tragedia – “En las Montañas de la Locura” (2024) New Horizon – “Alexander The Great” (2024) dArtagnan – “Herzblut” con Melissa Bonny (2024) Himnos de resistencia y energía: Battle Beast – “Here We Are” Doro – “Warriors of the Sea” KK Priest – “Raise Your Fist” (2021) BON JOVI – “Legendary” (2024) Este episodio no solo es una celebración del metal en todas sus formas, sino también un tributo emocional. La selección musical refleja lucha, memoria, y comunidad. Como bien decís: “SI TE GUSTA LO QUE HACEMOS COMPARTE, ASÍ CREAREMOS UNA GRAN FAMILIA ROCKERA. STAY FUCKING METAL.” Y esto fue lo que se escucho en el programa:Programa 339 La Hora del Rock Fernando Nadales Zenón Perez y Paco Jimenez. Programa dedicad a Marisol Reillo Perez Descansa en paz 1981 - Music From The Elder1981 - Music From The Elder 10 - Escape From the Island Mob Rules - Rise Of The Ruler (2025)2. Exiled. Warmen 2025 - Band of Brothers6 - Kingdom of Rust Battle beast Here We are. Red Shark Beware the shark (2025) Testament - Infanticide A.I. (Single) (2025)1 Infanticide A.I. Mastodon 2021 - Hushed and Grim2 - The Crux. WarKings - 2025 - Armageddon (Limited Edition)CD24 - Hephaistos WarKings - 2025 - Armageddo Gladiator Protocol shift Recode (2025) Michael Schenker - My Years with UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978) (Compilation) (2024)10. Let It Roll. Doro Warriors of the sea.mp3 XAVA Drago delirando.(2025) Mob Rules - Rise Of The Ruler (2025)7. Providence. dArtagnan - Herzblut (2CD) (2024)CD12 - Herzblut (feat. Melissa Bonny) H.E.A.T - Welcome To The Future (2025)4 - Call My Name. KK PRIEST Raise you Fist (2021) Rainbow 6.The Temple Of The King (1975) Michael schenker shoot, shot (2025) Ellefson-Soto (USA)2025 - Unbreakable4 Hate You (Hate Me). HEATHEN DEITY SATAN´S KINGDOMEMBRACET HE ESSENCE OF SATAN.(2023) Barnabas Sky Over The Horizon2 One By One.(2025) The Devil Wears Nada - Postalgia (2024) (Deluxe Edition 2025)2. Patient Zero. New Horizon2024 - Conquerors10 - Alexander The Great (356-323 B.C) Legado de una Tragedia Lovecraft2. En las Montañas de la locura.(2024) BON JOVI LEGENDARY.(2024) Burning Witch2)es - Inquisition (2025)11 - Mirror, Mirror Ace Frehley - 10,000 Volts (2024)6. Fightin’ for Life. Crystal Viper - The Silver Key (2024)5 - Heading Kadath. *SI TE GUSTA LO QUE HACEMOS COMPARTE,A SI CREAREMOS UNA GRAN FAMILIA ROCKERA STAY FUCKING METAL* SIGUENOS !!

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Previous episodes in our AI series have focused on the evolving features of artificial intelligence itself: its potential to democratize education and to improve city planning and weather forecasting. In this final installment, we examine its costs: the accelerating resource demands of AI and other data-intensive technologies.  Maya Chari, this year's Ten Across + APM Research Lab data journalism fellow, recently investigated the true water and energy costs associated with data center facilities in the Phoenix metro area— now on track to become the second largest market in the U.S. Though granular industrial data can be difficult to come by, Maya located a report submitted by Microsoft to City of Goodyear officials, stating that one of their proposed data centers would use as much potable water each year as 670 homes. Amplified across the 140 other data centers currently dotting the state of Arizona alone, the scale of such consumption becomes clearer.  As data centers rapidly multiply in response to market demand around the world—often preferring arid places like the water-stressed U.S. Southwest—critical questions are pressed about whether and how such development can be sustained.    In back-to-back conversations in this episode, we'll hear from experts involved in managing and reducing the impact of the physical infrastructure behind our digitized lives. Bobby Olsen, chief planning, strategy, and sustainability executive at the Arizona electric and water utility Salt River Project, describes planning to meet staggering levels of projected energy demand. And Dr. Kerri Hickenbottom, principal investigator at University of Arizona's Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab, discusses working in concert with the public and private sectors to improve water reuse strategies and overall efficiency of data center operations.  To support our I-10 neighbors' disaster recovery in Central Texas this week:  Kerr County Flood Relief Fund  Related articles and resources:  “At Amazon's Biggest Data Center, Everything is Supersized for A.I.” (The New York Times, June 2025)  “Are Data Centers Depleting the Southwest's Water and Energy Resources?” (American Public Media Research Lab, February 2025) “Thirst for power and water, AI-crunching data centers sprout across the West” (Stanford University, April 2025)  “'I can't drink the water' —life next to a US data center” (BBC, July 2025)  “Meta is building a new data center in Louisiana—and this Senate committee wants to know why it's being powered by gas (exclusive)” (Fast Company, May 2025)  “Phoenix ranks as the second-largest data center market in the U.S.” (AZ Big Media, March 2024)  Credits:  Host: Duke Reiter  Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith  Music by: Curved Mirror, Hushed, and From Now On  Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guests:Bobby Olsen is associate general manager and chief planning, strategy and sustainability executive at the Salt River Project, a public power and water utility in Arizona. Bobby has more than 20 years' experience in energy planning. He also serves on the board of Arizona Forward, a non-profit leading the charge for sustainability in Arizona.  Kerri Hickenbottom is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona and is principal investigator in the Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.

In this episode of Quills & Chills, I welcome K. R. Blair, renowned screenwriter and novelist known for her dark, female-driven stories. Katie shares her journey from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to becoming a celebrated author of 'The Beckoning Shadow' and 'Unchosen'. We dive into her creative process, inspirations, and challenges behind her latest novel, 'The Hushed'. Katie also discusses her dynamic writing process for both novels and TV, along with some personal anecdotes and future projects. Join us for an in-depth exploration of her unique storytelling. Follow Katie on social: ⁠katharynblair.com⁠ IG: @katharyn_blair TikTok: @katharyn_blair Follow Quills & Chills on social: IG: @quillsandchills Bluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.social YOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

In this episode of Quills & Chills, I welcome K. R. Blair, renowned screenwriter and novelist known for her dark, female-driven stories. Katie shares her journey from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to becoming a celebrated author of 'The Beckoning Shadow' and 'Unchosen'. We dive into her creative process, inspirations, and challenges behind her latest novel, 'The Hushed'. Katie also discusses her dynamic writing process for both novels and TV, along with some personal anecdotes and future projects. Join us for an in-depth exploration of her unique storytelling. Follow Katie on social: ⁠katharynblair.com⁠ IG: @katharyn_blair TikTok: @katharyn_blair Follow Quills & Chills on social: IG: @quillsandchills Bluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.social YOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

Written by Henrik Jarleskog and narrated by Gayle Crew. Let's be clear: There is no substantial return-to-office movement. Despite the headlines, the mandates, and the noise, what's actually taking shape is quieter, smarter, and more enduring.

When DC Draino (A.K.A. Rogan O'Handley) walked away from a prestigious Hollywood entertainment law career and a $500,000 salary offer, he wasn't just changing jobs – he was answering what he describes as a divine calling to join a battle for America's soul. This captivating conversation reveals the extraordinary personal costs of standing up for conservative principles in hostile territory. As a successful attorney representing major entertainment clients, Rogan created an anonymous Instagram account called @DC_ Drano to express his political views while maintaining his professional facade. What began as a secret outlet transformed into a life-altering mission that led him to sell his California home, end relationships, and move across the country with no guarantee of success."I truly believe God is calling up the officers of his army to lead the troops into this biblical battle," Rogan explains, framing his dramatic life change as part of a larger spiritual purpose. His story resonates with anyone who's faced the difficult choice between comfortable conformity and speaking their truth.The conversation takes fascinating turns as Rogan shares intimate details of dining with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, including Trump's special pretzel bread "with a layer of frosting" of salt, his role as DJ for the dining room, and how he introduces guests. Rogan also recounts his surreal experience being handed the Epstein files in the White House and meeting with officials in the current administration.Beyond personal anecdotes, this episode explores significant cultural shifts like the surprising conservative tilt among younger generations and the judicial resistance facing the Trump administration. For anyone interested in the intersection of personal conviction, politics, and America's cultural evolution, this conversation offers extraordinary insights from someone who left everything behind to follow his principles.The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessAt e|spaces, we offer more than just office space - we provide premium private offices designed for focus and growth. Located in the heart of Music Row, our fully furnished offices, private suites, meeting rooms and podcast studio give you the perfect space to work, create and connect. Ready to elevate your business? Book a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original BrandsOriginal brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comFollow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comThe Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

What does it mean when heaven goes silent? Revelation 8 describes a remarkable pause in the worship of heaven, a silence that marks the beginning of God's final judgments during the Tribulation. In this episode, Stephen Davey unpacks the profound significance of this holy hush and its connection to the prayers of the saints and the seven trumpets of judgment. You'll discover how this silence reveals God's meticulous sovereignty and His perfect timing in answering prayers. Learn about the prayers of believers ascending to God, symbolized by incense, and how they play a role in the unfolding of His divine plan. This message will deepen your understanding of how God's justice and mercy intersect in the events of Revelation. It's a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin, the reality of coming judgment, and the incredible grace available to those who trust in Christ. If you've ever questioned how your prayers are heard in heaven or wondered about the meaning of silence in God's plans, this episode will provide clarity and hope. Listen and be encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness as He moves all creation toward His glorious purposes.

What does it mean when heaven goes silent? Revelation 8 describes a remarkable pause in the worship of heaven, a silence that marks the beginning of God's final judgments during the Tribulation. In this episode, Stephen Davey unpacks the profound significance of this holy hush and its connection to the prayers of the saints and the seven trumpets of judgment. You'll discover how this silence reveals God's meticulous sovereignty and His perfect timing in answering prayers. Learn about the prayers of believers ascending to God, symbolized by incense, and how they play a role in the unfolding of His divine plan. This message will deepen your understanding of how God's justice and mercy intersect in the events of Revelation. It's a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin, the reality of coming judgment, and the incredible grace available to those who trust in Christ. If you've ever questioned how your prayers are heard in heaven or wondered about the meaning of silence in God's plans, this episode will provide clarity and hope. Listen and be encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness as He moves all creation toward His glorious purposes.

Your company wants you to go back to the office five days a week?  Hear about what some are doing to oppose that.   #HybridWorkModel   #FutureOfWork  #WorkplaceFlexibility  #RemoteAndInOffice  #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeEngagement  

Send us a text Messy Blessings and Hushed Apologies This episode is packed with tension as both the housewives and their husbands find themselves at odds, all while navigating personal struggles, family drama, and unresolved conflicts.Party Clash: Angie's party is a chaotic kickoff, with Lisa and Whitney in a shouting match that involves their husbands, Justin and John. Amidst the heated argument, Angie tries to bring calm by having Mary lead a blessing, forcing the rivals to hold hands briefly before Whitney and Justin exit.Family Reflections:Lisa & John: The next day, Lisa and John reflect on their roles, with John feeling protective over Lisa's outspoken nature.Whitney & Justin: Justin, feeling drained, takes a symbolic step toward sobriety by dumping their alcohol, contemplating the tension with John.Britani & Heather: Britani confides in Heather, revealing loneliness and regret over past toxic relationships, especially with her daughters distant and her mother's recent passing.Lisa & Her Sister: In a tender moment, Lisa shares her heartbreak with her sister, feeling like a failure after her son Henry's lonely birthday experience.Reconciliation Attempts & Drama:Husbands Meet: John and Justin meet to address their conflict. John offers a reluctant apology, but also questions if Justin owes Lisa an apology, leaving Justin uncertain.Heather & Bronwyn: Heather and Bronwyn try to mend their friendship over a messy home tour. Bronwyn confesses to "being messy" and admits to stirring the pot, but Heather feels it's a one-sided apology, leading her to walk out frustrated.Upcoming Plans: Bronwyn hints at a 10th-anniversary trip to Long Beach for the ladies and their husbands, but with unresolved tensions, the trip may not be the relaxing getaway she hopes for.This episode interweaves conflict and introspection, showing each housewife juggling both friendships and family life, while their husbands navigate loyalty and reconciliation.TakeawaysThe party chaos highlights the unpredictable nature of friendships.John's support for Lisa showcases the importance of partnership.Justin's immature actions reflect deeper emotional struggles.Heather's advice to Brittany emphasizes the impact of toxic relationships.Motherhood brings guilt and self-doubt, especially in public scrutiny.The church gathering reveals the complexities of social expectations.Brittany's drinking habits challenge traditional Mormon views.The hosts reflect on their own experiences with parenting and guilt.The importance of communication in relationships is underscored.Personal growth is a continuous journey, influenced by past experiences. Real life often interrupts our planned conversations.Blind loyalty can complicate friendships.Theatrical moments can reveal personal backgrounds.Fairy tale relationships may not reflect reality.Loyalty dilemmas can lead to misunderstandings.Effective communication is crucial in resolving conflicts.Awkward social encounters can be hard to watch.House tours can reveal more than just decor.Understanding personal relationships requires empathy.The Latin MinuteThe Latin Minute is your new favorite bilingual comedy podcast. Latinos living in SW FlListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Quote of The Day: God allows us to feel the frailty of human love so we'll appreciate the strength in His Hosts: TOLA Omoniyi, Kanyinsola

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Justin Martindale, Mo Fry Pasic, and Scott Seiss to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Justin is perplexed by Lea Michele's trench coat, Mo catalogs every reason not to date your reply guy, and Scott gets mistaken for somebody who gave the DJ an inappropriate tip. If you've had a bad date you'd like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our email is baddatespod@gmail.com, we can't wait to hear all about it!  Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 2Justin Martindale: @justinmartindale on Insta, Just Sayin' podcast, Jeff Lewis Live on SiriusXMMo Fry Pasic: @meauxpas on Insta, Worse Than You podcastScott Seiss: @scottseiss on all social media, ScottSeiss.com for tour dates, The Customer Is Always Wrong book Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

TLO cohosts dive into the largest UBI study ever conducted, backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman, exploring its potential as a disaster relief fund for those displaced by AI. The hosts also tackle the evolving workplace dynamics, discussing the rise of 'hushed hybrids,' where employees navigate the balance between office mandates and remote work. Hosts: Matt Sunbulli https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunbulli/ https://www.threads.net/@mattsunbulli https://www.firstdraft.vc Aaron Calafato https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/ https://www.aaroncalafato.com/ Leah Ova https://www.tiktok.com/@leahova Editorial: Matt Sunbulli Brooks Borden Ken Wendt Aaron Calafato Audio: Ken Wendt Jan Cruz Research: Zaid Safe Matt Sunbulli

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversation with Leslie with our guest host, formerly of the Indie.Penned.It Podcast and HNM brand manager, Brittany B. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with the 1994 North Carolina National Championship Team Members with special guest host Sylvia Crawley-Spann, Co-Host WNBA, UNC, C.E.O. of Crawley's Creation. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with the 1994 Purdue Women's Basketball Team. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

I interviewed We Speak Their Names in Hushed Tones director Omoregie Osakpolor remotely ahead of the SXSW XR Experience 2024. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with Michial Foy, U.S.A. Olympic Greco Wrestler in 1988 & 1992, IL Wrestling H.O.F., "Chef Blackanese" Owner. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

This is a special musical presentation of All the Room Was Hushed and Still by Ryan Thompson at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), celebrates the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates oneself to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday, we'd like to challenge you to write – without consulting the book – a poem that recounts the plot, or some portion of the plot, of a novel that you remember having liked but that you haven't read in a long time.Poem for TodayWaking to a new life 1 April 24 Based on Metamorphosis from Franz Kafka It was a day in June, 2014 I woke up bleary eyed on a couch Much like other nights, but I heard some noises around me Noises that weren't the Redline El Noises that weren't police sirens Noises that weren't cars honking An unknown body laid next to me I heard their breathing The snores seemed familiar from long ago Like I had laid with this person before But I didn't know who it was And I sprung up Something inside me said there should be more sounds The daylight had broken The heat of the day started And I was somewhere I didn't remember The air smelled different There seemed to be more space As my eyes grew accustomed to the dim light peeking through I looked over the coffee table And saw two babies Gurgling, happy, warm and fed Gently waking up, small yawns, gripping at invisible animals The person beside me was a lover from the past This wasn't my studio on the north side of Chicago But I didn't know where I was And a small cry broke the silence And a cat strolled past casually, calmly My instincts took over And I walked to the baby crying Hushed them, cuddled them And my past lover quietly watched the baby and I Her eyes piercing through the fog And welcoming me back into the world That we had created The baby was tiny, fit on my forearm, needed a new diaper And I took them over to the table A table filled with diapers and wipes And like an

In what is one of my favorite talks this podcast has had, the hosts walk through the entire Mastodon discography - short of the track by track talk of Emperor of Sand and a Cold Dark Place that will be the bulk of the next episode. Starts with Call of the Mastodon, ends with Hushed and Grim.   How many different ways can three 40ish Dads say "wow this album is great, oh and this album is also great" ? You will find out in this episode. Please do not turn this episode into a drinking game where you take a shot every time a comment is made on a great riff, or that you can't believe the drummer can sing that well, or that Brent Hinds is a special dude. You will go blind.    *Editors note: Out of the four members we do not talk enough about what Bill Kelliher does to put this band over the top. That's what he gets for being the only one who doesn't hog the microphone but make no mistake, he's an all star riffer.    This is episode 2 of a 3 part Mastodon Pod Like A Hole Mini Season. 

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with Lou Collier, Major League Baseball 1997-2004, USA Baseball Coach, Kansas City Royals Scout. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with Mike Martin, NFL Cincinnati Bengals W. R., Univ. of Illinois All-American, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Coach, V.P. of the Marcus Martin Foundation. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with Kym Hampton, WNBA All-Star, A.S.U. All Time Leading Scorer/Rebounder-H.O.F., Entertainer, 13 Year Intl. Pro. along with the one and only George Tinsley, Kentucky Wesleyan 2 X All-American, NBA-Bulls, 4 Years ABA, K.W. H.O.F., and successful businessman. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

The review comes days before Austin is set to testify before Congress on the incident.

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with Kenyanna (Wilson) Flowers USATF, LSU NACAC Gold, 8 Time All American and Sirena Adaugo Alise (Williams) Amarikwa USATF, UC DAVIS 60 & 100 Hurdle Record Holder. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

A series of strange sightings were reported in the 1970's and 80's in Aintree, famous of course as the home of the Grand National . Witnesses were perplexed by the sight of torch bearing figures wandering in a field.  Hushed tales of nefarious deeds, secret socities and even cults were blamed but just what was going on and could anyone find out who was responsible. Returning after too long an absence to the show is our good friend, Dr Rob Gandy who tried to get to the bottom of this weird set of sightings. Thank you as always to to Dr Gandy for joining me once more. Had an experience with a ghostly encounter on or by a road then email Dr Gandy at his email which is robgandyphh@gmail.com Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up! Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! Don't forget, you can now show your support with our Merchandise shop on Redbubble! Check it out here! You can join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.            Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here: Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun Outro - Into The Night  Mysteries and Monsters is a part of the Straight Up Strange Network. #DrRobGandy #Aintree #Spectres #Mysterious #Magic #Folklore #ForteanTimes #RoadGhosts #Ghosts #Ghouls #Spirits #Curses #Liverpool #Speeton #Merseyside #GhostPlanes #GhostHorse #Haunted #Haunting

On this episode of Hushed No More Podcast, we're diving into conversations with Shameka Marshall and Georganne Moline of USATF. Join us for an enlightening conversation sure to give you insight to the lifestyle and mentality from an athlete's perspective. We wanna hear all your thoughts and answer all the questions, so come connect with us.......... Instagram: @hushednomorellc Facebook.com/hushednomorellc YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HushedNoMore-LeslieJohnson?si=FMstN-pDkS9pI3js Did you learn something in this episode that you didn't know?!? If so, please share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review and comment wherever you listen to this podcast. We would love to know how our show made your day or taught you something new!!! Visit our website or our Instagram page to let us know your thoughts.

Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issue a fireable offense. 

Each solstice and equinox Contemplify offers a public Lo-Fi & Hushed contemplative practice session for both free and supporting subscribers of the Non-Required Reading List. For those interested, go tell it on the mountain… The third week of Advent salted on joy. Not because of the circumstances, but despite them. The work remains to create the conditions for the gift of joy to emerge. The candlelight had built around the Advent wreath and solstice was breaking into a light jog. The arms of Advent and winter solstice were outstretched, reaching towards embrace. We were so close to completing the circle. Our own sweet darkness yields in a protected and patient trust. Let us welcome the gift. Wendell Berry's “To Know the Dark” was the vessel for the Winter Solstice Lo-Fi & Hushed Practice Session. You can follow the link to peek at the entire poem. Welcome this dark knowing into practice. May we show up with expectation under its seamless cloak. Advent rejoices within the crackles of reality. Let us slow our pace to hear this joyful song. visit contemplify.com

For many people in the US Daylight Savings Time means short days and long nights. How do we find joy and thrive during seasons of waning light and early darkness? On this podcast we'll talk about finding Light in the Darkness - Cozy traditions to embrace 'hygge' - and how it's important to not live in denial of (both spiritual and physical) seasons. Learning to embrace the darkness can mean embracing Joy in all of life's ups and downs. I hope this helps you to enjoy this coming season with a spirit of warmth and joy.    ---- Subscribe to Born of Wonder on Substack https://bornofwonder.substack.com Support Born of Wonder on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bornofwonder  www.bornofwonder.com ------- Santa Lucia procession https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2-Q_ObdE-4  Santa Lucia - English Translation Night comes with heavy steps through our land, calling. Sunlight, the earth forgets; shadows are falling. However dark the night, rising with candles bright, Santa Lucia!  Santa Lucia! Though long may be the night, hope, she is bringing, Hear now, the maid in white, silently winging, Hushed wonder in the air, Lights glowing in her hair, Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia! "The darkness soon shall flee valleys in shadow, Sunlight I can foresee, over over the meadows, The sun will come again!  Rise in the sky to reign!" Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia! Translated from Swedish by Tamsyn Spackman   Wintering by Katherine May https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering    Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Cozily  https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/hygge.htm    The Gael - From Last of the Mohicans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNnzufK0nVE&list=RD6IEP53VMUT8&index=2 

Lo-Fi & Hushed is weekly space for the contemplative practice of lectio divina with poetry. This practice is graceful, transformative, and subdued. Lo-Fi & Hushed is available worldwide, on Riverside livestream, and you can participate from the hallows of your own home. “I do not complain of suffering for love, it becomes me always to submit to her, whether she commands in storm or stillness, one can know her only in herself. This is an unconceivable wonder. Which has thus filled my heart and makes me stray in a wild desert.” — Hadewijch of Antwerp Visit https://contemplify.com/hushnow/ to learn more.

Hershall, We were proud to hear your voice today on the trash-cast, though quiet it was... We called to bear the wonderful tidings of our new home, Studio 18. I had Bro. Brad & Bro. Dustin describe the scenes here in the vast complex that is Pod'N Me's new home. To hear them talk, it is something of beauty that we all feel proud (in the correct way) of. We even had a listener ("Anyone's Guess") send us some fan mail for the inaugural episode in 18 (that's what I type Studio 18 for short). The fan mail was something that was requested to open and try on air. It was a Jelly Bean game that had us all gagging and coughing.... We checked in with Dink Burbank to let him know that we were in a new studio as well. To top it all off, we had a "Whatcha Listenin' To?" segment that ended with finding out Bro Dustin's reaction to a smashed thumb... Enjoy if possible! Support the showConnect with us at https://www.podnme.org/https://youtube.com/@devinbirdsongEmail devin@podnme.orgFollow us on Instagram @podn_mePersonalities on Pod'N MePastor: Devin BirdsongDeacon: Dustin WakleySongleader: Brad CottrellHershall: Jud IngramNews Anchor, Dink Burbank: Josh Smith

Quaker Worship, Nature, and Hunting The episode introduces Timothy Tarkelly, a Quaker in Chanute, Kansas with a deep love for nature. Tarkelly draws parallels between the stillness of Quaker worship and his experiences in the outdoors, emphasizing the power of silence and anticipation in both settings. He wrote the Friends Journal article, Allowable Diversions: A Friend Explores the Morality of Hunting.  Timothy published several books of poetry including On Slip Rigs and Spiritual Growth (OAC Books), Objects We Know We Don't Deserve: Poems on Dutch Art (Alien Buddha Press), and Gently in Manner, Strongly in Deed: Poems on Eisenhower (Spartan Press). He recently collaborated with Elena Samarsky, a Ukrainian visual artist, on a work of paintings and poems entitled All Other Forms of Expression. When he's not writing, he teaches English and Debate to students who, according to Timothy, are far more talented and interesting than he is. You can find Timothy's squirrel quiche recipe below.  Follow Timothy on Twitter/X and Instagram. LGBTQ Identity and Quakerism Erin Wilson's story shines a light on LGBTQ inclusion within Quakerism. She demonstrates how questioning and embracing equality are integral to both her Quaker faith and her journey of self-discovery. Wilson's tale underscores the significance of creating space for diverse identities within the community. You can see Erin Wilson's QuakerSpeak video and other QuakerSpeak videos at the QuakerSpeak YouTube Channel or at QuakerSpeak.com.  Navigating Christianity and Quakerism Mark Russ' reflections on the intersection of Christianity and Quakerism offer insights into the complexities of his faith. Russ, who lives in Birmingham, United Kingdom, candidly shares his experience as a Christian within the Quaker community in the UK, exploring the struggle of reconciling his identity with the broader Quaker ethos. His queerness adds another layer to his journey of embracing his Christianity which he explores in his book Quaker-Shaped Christianity, How the Jesus Story and the Quaker Way Fit Together. Read William Shetter's review of Quaker Shaped Christianity on Friends Journal online.  Mark Russ is a writer, theologian and teacher. Since 2013 Mark has written useful, Quaker-shaped Christian theology on his blog jollyquaker.com. From 2015 to 2022 he was a member of the Learning and Research Team at The Woodbrooke Centre, an international Quaker learning and research organization based in Britain. Before retraining as a theologian, Mark enjoyed a successful decade as a music teacher in London, and spent a year visiting and living in various faith-based intentional communities in the UK and USA. He is currently a full time PhD student at the University of Nottingham, researching liberal Quaker theology and whiteness. He lives with his husband in Birmingham, England. Follow Mark on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. You will find a complete transcript of this episode at QuakersToday.org. After the episode concludes we share voicemails from listeners who answered the question, What was a time when you rebelled and why? Question for next month Here is our question for you to consider. Who is someone who has inspired your faith or worldview? Leave a voice memo with your name and the town where you live. The number to call is 317-QUAKERS, that's 317-782-5377. +1 if calling from outside the U.S. Quakers Today is the companion podcast to Friends Journal and other Friends Publishing Corporation (FPC) content online. Season Two of Quakers Today is sponsored by American Friends Service Committee  Do you want to challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace? The American Friends Service Committee, or AFSC works with communities worldwide to drive social change. Their website features meaningful steps you can take to make a difference. Through their Friends Liaison Program, you can connect your meeting or church with AFSC and their justice campaigns. Find out how you can become part of AFSC's global community of change makers. Visit AFSC.org.  Feel free to send comments, questions, and requests for our new show. Email us at podcast@friendsjournal.org. Music from this episode comes from Epidemic Sound. You heard Noche de Sueños by Lawd Ito, Against a Paler Sky by Hushed, Es Solo by Mimmi Bangoura, Keep Together by Indigo Days, Could Have Been Us, by Blue Topaz Timothy Tarkelly's Squirrel Quiche Recipe Squirrel Quiche is a two-part process. Before you can make the quiche, you need to cook the squirrel. I developed this recipe on my own. Once you get it down, you can use the meat to make a variety of dishes: quiche, pizza, bbq sliders, soup, tacos, etc. Slow Cooked Squirrel Ingredients: 1-2 Squirrels, skinned and gutted As many cloves of garlic as you can handle 1 tbsp each of salt, pepper, and oregano Half an onion 1 peeled lemon (helps with gamey flavor - can also use lime, vinegar, or some other source of acid) 1 can of beer (I use NA Busch, as I don't drink alcohol) 6 cups of water  4 bullion cubes Steps: In a crockpot, place the squirrels in the crockpot. Add all other ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (fox squirrels tend to take longer than gray squirrels). Remove squirrels and place in a large bowl. Let the squirrels cool until you can touch them without burning your hands. Carefully remove the meat from the bones. Arms, legs, and back strap are the easiest and most enjoyable pieces, the rib, belly, and spine meat is much more difficult to get, is more stringy, and is optional. However, I always go for it.  Discard bones and remove any bbs from the meat if you find any (only a problem if you hunt with a shotgun). This meat can be used in a variety of dishes. Squirrel Quiche Ingredients: 3-4 strips of bacon A cup of diced green onions 1 diced serrano or 1 small jalapeno Salt & Pepper Tony Chachare's creole seasoning (or your own cajun blend of salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder). 1.5 cups of shredded cheese 6 eggs Pre-made pie crust Steps: Preheat oven at 375 In a skillet, cook the bacon until desired crispiness (mine is basically burnt) and crumble into small pieces.  Put the pie crust in a nine-inch pie pan (it helps to let the crust warm up on the counter for 20-30 minutes beforehand. Add the bacon, green onions, squirrel, serrano, and 1 cup of cheese into the pan. In a separate bowl, beat the six eggs until smooth and consistent. Pour the eggs over all of the ingredients in the pie pan. Add the remaining cheese on top. Place in the oven for 40 minutes.  Let cool, slice, and then serve.

Tonight I'll get into the lack of self respect that runs rampant in America today. We'll delve into how we have falling into a very voyeuristic society of narcissists.

The Finest are offered magical favors from Delilah... but quickly learn that you should be careful what you wish for...

Remember when the Boston bomber was referred to as a "stay-at-home dad?" Howie runs through some of the most egregious reporting done on the 2013 Boston marathon by state-run media. Then, Howie and Grace discuss the latest news regarding Jerry Nadler. Tune in!

A beautiful poem by Sr. Mary Ada about Christ's decent into Hell as He is met by St. Joseph. The ancient greyness shifted Suddenly and thinned Like mist upon the moors Before a wind. An old, old prophet lifted A shining face and said : "He will be coming soon. The Son of God is dead; He died this afternoon." A murmurous excitement stirred All souls. They wondered if they dreamed --- Save one old man who seemed Not even to have heard. And Moses standing, Hushed them all to ask If any had a welcome song prepared. If not, would David take the task? And if they cared Could not the three young children sing The Benedicite, the canticle of praise They made when God kept them from perishing In the fiery blaze? A breath of spring surprised them, Stilling Moses' words. No one could speak, remembering The first fresh flowers, The little singing birds. Still others thought of fields new ploughed Or apple trees All blossom-boughed. Or some, the way a dried bed fills With water Laughing down green hills. The fisherfolk dreamed of the foam On bright blue seas. The one old man who had not stirred Remembered home. And there He was Splendid as the morning sun and fair As only God is fair. And they, confused with joy, Knelt to adore Seeing that he wore Five crimson stars He never had before. No canticle at all was sung. None toned a psalm, or raised a greeting song. A silent man alone Of all that throng Found tongue ---- Not any other. Close to His heart When the embrace was done, Old Joseph said, "How is Your Mother, How is Your Mother, Son?" The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon -  for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). A huge thank you to my patrons! Please check out our Resources, Gift Ideas & Affiliate Links page: https://dylandrego.podbean.com/p/resources-gift-ideas-affiliate-links Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhnGJNSl67psg94j3si3s?si=7IjqIg2wQQaZTJTiDm-Dhw Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0nIdaLuEjesHRMklwfoj?si=6qF7JBYpRiG0ylwuOohFwA Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7lCF7nFQDR3py1jjTAE1?si=hBb_5Ne5Rwu-993nUUqHqg Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlAjEGgWPCI79K7Eylh31?si=Hue9USzkTf-L3wrXrK79MQ 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33PXMrinZi6fkaV6X7vn?si=Jy_d2xLlTVihD5qa4fSH9g To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego If you have any prayers you'd like to request, or comments and/or suggestions - please email me at latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com. Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)      

In today's episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries, and Murder: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicOfficial Merch Shops: http://www.melissaoliveri.com/storeThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Chapter 8 of The Skylark Bell, Skyedive. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri.  In last week's episode, Marius vanished in the terrible snowstorm of 1925.In today's episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.Today's podcast partner is fellow Boopod Network member Mums Mysteries and Murder. If you enjoy true crime with a side of belly laughs then this is the podcast for you! Marti and Effie explore stories from their combined homelands of Australia and Scotland, which almost ensures they've covered some cases you haven't heard before. Be sure to check the show notes for a link to Mums Mysteries and Murder.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.May 3rd, 1925Everything has changed. It's not just that Marius is gone. The light, the wind, the rain, it has all changed. Normally the lilac and the apple blossoms would be filling the air with their sweet scent at this time of year, but not this year. Normally, the foxes would be playfully hopping out of their burrow, and birds would be singing from the highest tree branches, but not this year. Normally, the grass would be turning green, young leaves would appear at the end of the tree branches, tulips and daffodils would be blooming, but not this year. Normally, I would be happy and joyful, singing and dancing, celebrating spring and getting ready to wed Marius, but not this year. Or any year. I feel no joy, only heartache. Of course, Marius was never found, but you knew that already. You know everything. Well, almost everything.Papa and Mama have decided we should leave Meadow Lane. Perhaps the Carnifex family was right to leave when they did, perhaps we should have done the same. Perhaps Marius would still be here if we had.I went to the Oak Tree to say goodbye this morning. It was eerily quiet. Too quiet. There was no sound of wind blowing through the branches, no birds chirping, I didn't even hear my shoe scrape against the thick bark as I climbed to my favourite branch. There was no haunting tune and no heartbeat. Perhaps what Isadora Finch told me, how her people believe everything has a spirit, even rocks and trees, is true. Perhaps, like Marius, the spirit of the Oak Tree is gone. I wonder sometimes if, perhaps, my spirit is gone too…~~~~~~“Falla, it's time to go!” Mrs. Shearwater's voice echoes up the stairs. Farfalla is sitting in front of her vanity, staring at herself in the mirror. Her face looks so much older now, sadder. She puts her hand against the cool glass to hide her reflection. Her notebook sits open in front of her, she re-reads her last workds "I wonder sometimes if, perhaps, my spirit is gone, too...". A tear slips down her cheek and lands on the word "spirit", causing it to blur. Farfalla closes the book and shoves it in the drawer of her nightstand. She turns to take one last look at her room, the room where, not so long ago, she was dancing and singing with joy. She feels for the silver chain around her neck, and the feather ring looped onto it. She couldn't bear to have the ring on her finger as a constant reminder of Marius, but she also couldn't bear the thought of not having it close, so she slipped it back onto the chain, just like she had the day Marius proposed in the apple orchard.“Farfalla, it's time to go!” comes her mother's voice again, more insistent this time. Farfalla is about to leave when she hears the Skylark Bell ring outside her window. The sound is striking, she hasn't heard the bell ring for weeks. Almost like there hasn't been any wind to blow it around. If she's honest with herself, she had all but forgotten about it. She opens the window and carefully removes the bell from its hook. A wave of grief washes through her as she remembers unwrapping Marius' gift to her. She runs her finger along the Skylark's wings and circles the vine down to the bell. Farfalla reaches under her bed for the decorative feather box that the bell had once been stored in, the one her father originally commissioned Marius to build. She turns the feather key in the lock and lifts the lid off the box. She places the bell inside with great care, then closes the lid, turns the key to lock the box, and slips the key onto the silver chain around her neck, next to the feather ring and tree charm.Farfalla pushes her area rug off to the side and feels around the floorboards for the plank with the notch in its side. When she and Paloma were children, they discovered a secret compartment under the floor, and used to hide small treasures under there. Then one day Paloma reached in and felt a mouse scurry between her fingers, so they stopped using the secret compartment as a hiding place. Farfalla lifts the board and carefully places the box in the space beneath it. She kisses her fingers and touches them on the top of the box. “I love you, Marius. I will always love you,” she whispers, before easing the plank back into place and pulling the rug back on top. She stands, grabs her travel case, then steps into the hallway and closes her door, for the last time.Mr. and Mrs. Shearwater have decided to move to the city with Paloma, to Paloma's delight. Farfalla has chosen to stay behind in Pocket. Audrey Tourtereaux spoke to her parents, and they've agreed to let Farfalla live in the small apartment above the bakery for a modest sum. For work, Farfalla has approached several residents in Pocket about dressing their flower beds and window boxes. The Buntings are paying her quite handsomely to decorate the gardens at the general store, and they've put up a flyer advertising her services on their community bulletin board. Several months go by, and Farfalla is doing quite well for herself. She gets a contract with the library to decorate their planters and front entrance for the fall, and they've asked her to put together some decoration ideas for the holiday season as well. She dresses the window boxes on The Early Bird restaurant and the owner, Mrs. Kestrel, is so impressed she asks Farfalla to design the flower beds at her house on the edge of town. Before long most of the flower beds in Pocket are overflowing with beautifully coordinated flowers and plants, all with Farfalla's signature style. She takes pride in her work and is grateful for the kindness of her fellow townspeople and the trust they've placed in her.After a year of living on her own Farfalla begins to fall into a routine and feels a sense of normalcy return to her life. She regularly joins Audrey Tourtereaux for tea on the patio behind the bakery, and during the summer she attends a few larger gatherings with Isadora Finch, the Starlings, and Willy and Emma Bunting. They reminisce about “the olden days”, always careful to avoid any mention of Marius. Farfalla spends the holidays with Audrey's family, enjoying their traditional French-Canadian cooking and songs, and for the first time in a long time she feels something akin to joy. Winter comes and goes without incident, to the relief of everyone in town, and Farfalla is excited to get started on her springtime projects. She walks down the street, breathing in the scent of the hyacinths, and feels a semblance of happiness. The past year of living independently, forging her own path, staying connected with her friends, earning fair pay for doing a job she enjoys, has brought some comfort to her, and helped heal her heart. Just when it feels like everything is falling into place, talk of “the silence” begins.At first Farfalla notices a subtle change in the people of Pocket. Hushed whispering that stops suddenly when she enters a room. Sideways glances from people at the diner or the general store. Then come the cancellations; first Mrs. Kestrel cancels Farfalla's services for both her home and the diner, then a few smaller clients follow suit. Finally, the library informs her they will no longer be needing her services, and lastly Mr. Bunting tells her they can no longer afford to hire her due to budget issues, but his tone indicates this is merely an excuse.“Audrey, do you have a moment?” she asks one day, spotting Audrey on the sidewalk outside the bakery. They haven't gotten together for tea since last autumn, but Farfalla chalked it up to the winter months not being conducive to social gatherings on an outdoor patio. Audrey looks around nervously and nods her head, but signals for Farfalla to follow her around the corner to the back of the building. “What's going on?” asks Farfalla, perplexed at her friend's strange reaction.“People in town are talking…” begins Audrey, clearly uncomfortable. Farfalla waits patiently for her friend to continue. Audrey lets a long silence hang between them, like she is hoping Farfalla will just drop the subject, before finally continuing. “They're saying there's something strange going on at Meadow Lane,” she says at last.“Meadow Lane? No one has lived there in over a year, what are they saying is going on?” she asks, her heart suddenly skipping a beat.“Well, Mrs. Kestrel says that last month while her nephew was visiting, he walked up the lane to go climb the big tree but came running back a moment later crying and screaming that he couldn't hear anymore. Mrs. Kestrel says his mother stepped onto the property to see what he was talking about, and she fainted almost immediately. They packed their things the next day and neither one of them has said a word since,” finishes Audrey, taking a deep breath.“That's very strange… it doesn't even sound possible! But, even if it's true, why is everyone acting strange around me?” asks Farfalla.At this Audrey stares down at the ground. “They think you caused the silence.” The six short words send Farfalla reeling. “What? Why would they think that?!” she asks, at once feeling horrified, scared, and angry.“They think you cursed the property after Marius disappeared. They say it's strange how you prefer to spend your time with plants and animals instead of people. They're afraid of you,” says Audrey, somberly.Farfalla is afraid to ask her next question, but she needs to know. “Are you afraid of me too, Audrey?” Farfalla feels her heart sink as she sees her friend turn to look away.“Audrey, we need your help with these pies!” comes Mrs. Tourtereaux's voice from the window behind them. “I have to go. I'm sorry,” says Audrey, hurrying past Farfalla.The rumour spreads like wildfire over the course of the next few weeks, and by the time summer comes Farfalla has been completely cut off from everyone in town. She goes about her day quietly, using what little money she has saved up to buy food and supplies from the general store, and keeping to herself in her tiny apartment. She doesn't dare to go back to Meadow Lane to see what everyone is talking about. She convinces herself that doing so would give credence to their fantasy. But deep down Farfalla knows, the real reason she doesn't want to go back to Meadow Lane is because she's afraid the stories might be true. She felt the silence the day she left; it had wrapped itself around the Oak Tree like a blanket. Once again Isadora Finch's warning had come true, “There will be a long silence,” she had said that day several years ago. Never in her wildest dreams did Farfalla think one day the entire town would shut her out and accuse her of being a… Witch? Sorceress? What did they think of her, really? She knows she didn't do anything to cause the silence, so where did it come from?Thank you so much for listening.  Join me next week for Chapter 9 – An Old Friend – in which someone from Farfalla's past reappears just when she needs him most.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating or a review, they are both greatly appreciated. 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For today's episode, I am joined by Long Island-based indie pop singer-songwriter Xondra to discuss their latest project 'Tedious & Brief,' a concept EP and horror-musical short film that plunges into the underworld of surviving abuse and learning to shout your truth in a room full of hushed voices. Topics discussed include Xondra's humble beginnings booking her own shows at lounges and nightclubs as a teenager, graduating from music school, and learning to fight off the sharks and advocate for themself as an independent artist.    Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents✨ MORE ABOUT XONDRA ✨Xondra (she/they) is the moniker of Alexandra O'Connell, a singer-songwriter from Long Island who creates a mixed palette of pop, rock, R&B, and indie, bringing feminist themes to the forefront of their work with a heartbreakingly honest delivery. They graduated from The SUNY Purchase Music Conservatory and have played acoustic and full band shows in the NYC and tri-state area DIY scene since 2014. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH XONDRA ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xondramusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xondramusic/about/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPhJSyQOqhNpuFHptFfHVwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rfrIiPoGHLTSjkBZiBkb9?si=5GSmYaX0T3KUD8JCEsi8iwApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/xondra/1415078355✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgWebsite: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents

It's May 31,1921,  Tulsa Oklahoma, there is a girl getting ready for a prom at the local high school. A boy and his family are about to sit down for dinner, many families of the Greenwood district prepare for a quiet evening. But at the sametime an unspoken shockwave is making its way across the area, often referred to as Black Wall Street. A wave of uncertainty, anger, and fear. Hushed conversations by the back door. Shortly, all hell will break loose, and for many of the area's veterans and residents alike, they will be back in a war zone, fighting to defend everything they hold dear.   EVERYTHING TRUE CRIME GUYS:   https://linktr.ee/Truecrimeguysproductions Patreon.com/truecrimeguys Patreon.com/sandupodcast     Sources: https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/ https://tulsaraceriot.wordpress.com/ https://wwichangedus.org/topics/african-americans-in-wwi/ https://www.history.com/news/black-wall-street-tulsa-race-massacre https://youtu.be/xvtYjeWAVbY https://www.tulsalibrary.org/tulsa-race-riot-1921 http://fly.historicwings.com/2017/02/the-bombing-of-tulsa/

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Today I get the privilege of chatting with Thea from Hushed Commotion again.  We talked last year and I'm excited to share with everyone what Hushed Commotion has going on this year. Hushed Commotion is a company born out of the love for vintage combined with modern and is full of truly one of a kind pieces that scream elegance. Connect with Hushed Commotion: www.HushedCommotion.com www.instagram.com/hushedcommotion Connect with Leona: www.leonamorelock.com www.instagram.com/leonamorelock www.pinterest.com/leonamorelock

Hello, my friends :) today we'll enjoy some of the clips that I find to be focused and detail oriented with minimum hushed whispers and no loud sounds that are easy and pleasant to listen to in the background. I hope you'll like them ♥ What was your favorite? 00:00 opening 01:08 maps, crackling fire, inaudible whispers 02:33 honey, salt, yogurt mask and scrub mixing, intelligible whispers 09:19 ironing, fabric paper pinning, tracing, cutting, intelligible whispers 16:34 oil bottles tapping, pouring 18:24 notebook tapping, stickers, page flipping, writing, pen pointing 28:54 rainbow analyzing, pointing, tracing with fingers, intelligible whispers 32:18 plants brushing, flashlight, spray, tapping, blowing 38:53 succulence examination, tweezers, q-tip, spray, brushing Thank you SO much for watching :) ♥ It means alot to me! #ASMR #GentleWhispering #relax 4/16/20 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maria-gentlewhispering/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maria-gentlewhispering/support

Tara and Lee talk about the levels in which Republicans are being silenced.