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Munaf Manji talks betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji hosts a solo edition of Cash That Ticket on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, working through a loaded sports night that includes Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals and a six-game MLB Wednesday slate packed with elite starting pitching matchups. Co-host Dave Essler sent in detailed pregame notes that Munaf reads and builds upon throughout the episode, producing a collaborative breakdown even without Dave in the booth. The show opens with a recap of Tuesday, where the under in the first five innings of the Brewers and Giants game cashed behind Kyle Harrison's career-high 12-strikeout performance for Milwaukee, though the Cubs team total over did not survive Chicago's one-run first inning and subsequent silence. The show stands three and one on best bets for the month of June. On the NBA Finals, Munaf discusses tonight's Game 1 in San Antonio with the Spurs as four-and-a-half point home favorites over the Knicks at a total of 218.5. Rather than chasing the historical Game 1 under trend, he prefers the second half over around 105.5, reasoning that first-game rust and jitters will suppress scoring early before both teams open up. The Knicks arrive with eight days of rest following their sweep of Cleveland while the Spurs are three days removed from a Game 7 win over Oklahoma City that was aided by the injury absences of Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. Munaf singles out OG Anunoby as his Game 1 player prop, taking him over 15.5 points at minus 115 on DraftKings, and identifies Dylan Harper as the Spurs' most critical secondary contributor beyond Victor Wembanyama. Stephon Castle's ability to contain Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet's timely three-point shooting off the Knicks bench are highlighted as key series variables to watch. On the MLB side, the episode covers six matchups in detail. In Philadelphia, Christopher Sanchez continues his Cy Young-caliber run against Walker Buehler and the Padres, with both Munaf and Dave aligning on the first five innings under and the Phillies run line. At Fenway, Chris Bassett's brutal road splits, including an 8.02 ERA in five away starts, make the Red Sox team total over in the first five innings an attractive play at minus 110 on DraftKings. In New York, Gerrit Cole's third start back from Tommy John surgery against Gavin Williams and the Guardians produces Munaf's official best bet of the night, the Yankees first five innings run line at minus half a run, plus 115 on Bet Online, backed by Cole's 13-3 career record against Cleveland and his flawless return. In Cincinnati, Chase Burns at 7-1 with a 1.96 ERA takes on Stephen Kolek and the Royals, with Munaf structuring a synthetic minus-one play by splitting units across the moneyline and run line. In Atlanta, the Braves run line against Patrick Corbin and the Blue Jays is the clear lean given Atlanta's consistent dominance against left-handed pitching and their habit of winning at home by multiple runs. The episode closes with the Pirates and Astros game featuring Paul Skenes against Spencer Arrighetti, which both Munaf and Dave agree is the best pitching matchup on the slate and produces Uncle Dave's official best bet, the first five innings under four. Use promo code CFL20 at Pregame.com for $20 off any package, including seven-day all-access packages currently priced at $79 after the code is applied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Suite Spot Road Trip is back! Tune in to the latest episode to hear from hospitality leaders from Choice Hotels and Newport Hospitality Group, as they celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport.  Check out the exclusive interviews with Andre Hickman, Wayne West III, Adam Hill, & Dena Hansen, only on the Suite Spot.   Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embry, here for a special edition of the TMG Suite Spot Road Trip Series right down the road in our backyard in beautiful Sanford, Florida to visit the grand opening and Ribbon cutting event at the Comfort Inn and Suites Orlando Sanford Airport. We were invited to cover this celebratory event and talk to some of the instrumental individuals that made this property happen. Andre Hickman, the owner of the property, Wayne West III, president at Newport Hospitality. Adam Hill, VP of Operations at Newport Hospitality. And finally, Dena Hansen, Director of Sales at this beautiful, gorgeous new property opened up here. We had the privilege to cover it, bringing it to you in this episode in a busy hotel lobby celebrating the grand opening of this property. We hope you enjoy. Wayne West III: Well, welcome and thank you for coming to the celebration of the opening of this great hotel, the Comfort Inn and Suites. So make sure I get it right. Between Orlando Sanford Airport. Thank you very much. This hotel is a great example of what happens when you put a lot of smart people together and visionary people in a growing market like the Sanford Airport area. So thank you again, we’re, it’s great being here. Uh, my name is Wayne List. I’m the president of Newport Hospitality. We are honored that we get to operate a couple hotels for Andre Hickman, who I’ll reduce introduce in a little while. You’ll hear me use a couple, you’ll hear me overuse a couple words as I talk to you tonight. Really, really proud of the Hickman family. When you walk through the hotel and you see the amenities that he’s put here, how thoughtful he was and how intentional every decision was to be successful, and not just successful for him, but to make sure that all the guests are well taken care of at every touch point in the hotel, whether it’s the guest laundry or the cabana, or the pool or the exercise room. He was very, very thoughtful. I’ve, I’ve been blessed over the years and I’m trying to find my partner. Mike. Mike, I know you’re here, Mike. Yes, the tall one over here. Mike and I have opened up a lot of hotels in our years. Uh, I’m not sure we’ve opened up one Mike, that the owner was as thoughtful about every step along the way and cautious and careful and trying to do it just right for the long-term legacy of this hotel. So I’ll have to thank the Hickman family for that. If you look at the design, the finishes, the touch and the construction, the touch points are just incredible for a hotel. So the Hickman family, if you would kind of raise your hand, Andre and the Hickman family, a lot of them are over here. We want to thank you personally. I want to, I wanna talk a little bit about businesses in the area. Um, the airport obviously is, is booming. Uh, Boomba, which I know has been here a few years, but needed a desperately needed a hotel in the market. I spoke to someone the other day that was so excited. We had, they had a hotel in the market to use Go Port, one of our biggest clients here. Uh, really want to thank the community, the leadership of the community, the chamber, the folks that have joined us, um, the lending and financial partners, which really is a testament to, to Andre and his team and his legacy of all the development that he’s done. Uh, the folks from Choice Hotels are here. If they would raise their hand, I’ll lose you in the back. We have Joe, who is the leader of the Choice Hotel, sys the choice, comfort in hotels system. So great to have you with us. Uh, I wanna thank some people particularly too personally here. You’ve met Mike Clinger. He raised his hand. We have a lot of our people here that worked really, really hard with Andre to get this right. Andre did the hard work. We came in behind him and tried to fill in where our responsibility of opening up a great hotel. But I’ve got Sandra Lucas here. I saw Sandra and her husband, Sandra’s in charge of revenue for about two thirds or a third of our portfolio of 36 hotels. Uh, Adam, Adam, where are you? Adam Hill. Adam is the back. Adam is the vice President of operation for this hotel. Reports to Andre about the hotel. Uh, Whitney Ties is Whitney is in the back. Whitney’s our, our chief commercial officer and senior vice president, also an owner along with Mike and I, Mike Pinger. You’ve met, uh, Matthew Hoffman, who I hope all of y’all have met, is the general manager of this great hotel, the back, Dina Hansen, who everybody needs to beat tonight because we want her to book business with you. She’s our director of sales of both of our hotels. And part of the remarks I’ll make is about, you know, why Sandford, we’re the first hotel, I guess this close to the airport anyway. I know there’s a couple of other hotels in the market, but we don’t pay a lot of attention to those. I’m sorry if I’m offending some of the owners and general managers that are here, but that’s the truth. Uh, the airport’s booming. Andre’s had this in his line of sight for a long time and waited for the time to be right. Uh, it’s always difficult building a hotel. It’s always difficult putting a great amount of equity down and then a year, a year and a half of, of painful getting it to the birth thing, right? Yeah. Not nine months, but a true year and a half. So we thank you for that. We thank all of our partners that are here. Thank you very much for showing up. This hotel I mentioned a little earlier, has a lot of amenities, whether it’s our shuttle to the airport, whether it’s the outdoor pool, the cabana, um, the, if you haven’t seen the exercise room, we have 36 hotels. Many of them are larger than this. None of them has an exercise room that has the quality touches and is as large as that. We’re gonna be super attracted to sporting groups that are going to Baba. We’re excited about joining and, and partnering with them. I, I will tell you, as Andre built this hotel, it was all about the messaging of getting it right for his family, our guests, and our team members. So it wasn’t just about Andre. He really made the decisions based on what, how he’s gonna be successful here is taking great care of our guests and great care of our team members. I hope you all will come back. Join us lots and lots in your relatives here, your colleagues here, your weddings, events here. So thank you very much. It is really my honor. Now to introduce you to Andre Hickman, who is the developer of this property. Probably many of you know Andre. He, he’s done several other ventures in this market. We have another great hotel. We operate him for him in Sanford. But it really is just an honor and a pleasure to be here with y’all to do this grand opening. Uh, again, it was so thoughtful and so intentional. When you walk around, those things don’t happen by accident. Those things happen because this gentleman here was thoughtful about it and really tried to produce the best hotel he could in this market. So thank you very much. It was great talking to a lot of y’all. Tonight I’ll let Andre take takeover. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot live at the grand opening of the Comfort Inn & Suites, Orlando Sanford Airport here with the owner Andre. Andre, passion project, multi-year project. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears coming. We’re here finally at the grand opening, the ribbing front. How are you feeling right now? Andre Hickman: I’m ecstatic. Yeah, it’s been a long time in the making from the first phone call to finding the property and signing the franchise and, and, uh, just very blessed to be here today. Ryan Embree: A lot of choice representation, because this is really a star property for the comfort brand. Talk to us about the words I keep hearing is intentionality, very deliberate on all the amenities where even things you were talking about in your speech over here about even where parking spaces were. Talk to us about, you know, the passion behind this project and why you wanted to make it so intentional and so deliberate. Andre Hickman: Well, it was a labor of love a lot of years in the making. Yeah. Uh, we’re near the airport and so we did a little bit of theming with the, the metal and the, and the airplane wings and the, the portico. Uh, we did a lot of extra features. We, we had another com We have another comfort in in Sanford, and I wanted to do things a little different. Yeah. And so I went bigger, bigger, bigger, bigger. So bigger pool, bigger deck, barbecue grill area, bigger lobby, taller ceilings, bigger rooms, bigger bathrooms. Um, we wanted to do a walk-in shower. I really don’t like curtains and, and glass doors. And I said, you know, if we can make a, a walk-in shower and a comfort in, that’d be quite a feat. And so a lot of design work, and we’re really pleased with how it came out. Ryan Embree: Yeah. I love doing these types of episodes and grand openings and talking to owners like yourself because you don’t get these stories sometimes in the background of the labor of love, like you speak of in the background. Now I’m a resident of Seminole County, here in Oviedo, but we’re here in Sanford, just right up the road, yet a couple Sanford City officials here, also welcoming this new business. Talk about, uh, the special place in your heart and location. Just, just a couple miles from the airport closest actually to the airport right now. Andre Hickman: We’re very fortunate to have county and city commissioners here today. Several choice representatives. Flew in to see the new hotel. Uh, we’re here by the airport. We had some airport folks here. It’s, uh, quite a, quite a unique spot because we’re located almost halfway between the Sanford Airport entrance as well as the Boomba Sports Complex. Yeah. And I think we’re in a unique spot to, to hopefully capture, uh, visitors from both those markets. Ryan Embree: Absolutely. That’s what you want. And it is the, uh, be able to attract all in every segment. Um, congratulations here on this project, Andre. Again, labor of love. It turned out perfect. We’ll let you get back to your grand opening party. Thank you so much for visiting with us. Andre Hickman: Thank you. Speaker 4: Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. We are here at the grand opening at the Comfort Inn and Suites, Orlando Sanford Airport here with Wayne West, the third. Wayne, we saw you out in Hunter a couple years, uh, weeks, months ago. In Atlanta. Here we are in Sanford, Florida. Beautiful property opening up here. Tell us a little bit about this project. Wayne West III: Well, this is the second project for this owner we’ve operated for, for 25 years. Great owner. Takes great care of the guest, take great care of my team members, and obviously build a beautiful hotel. And the word I will use for Andre Hickman, the owner developer, is that it was so thoughtful about this property and every little nuance of it is intentional to take great care of the guest. Whether it’s a sports team coming into the boom by complex, or whether it’s distressed gas staying at the airport, which is only quarter of a mile away, the airport entrance. He was just so intentional and so thoughtful about every aspect of the property at his own expense. Yeah. He really put a lot more into this than the typical choice hotel. Ryan Embree: We talked right now, we talked at Hunter about, right now it’s about strategic growth for Newport and it needs to be the right partner. Wayne West III: Yeah. Ryan Embree: Why was this project and this owner the right project for you at Newport? Wayne West III: Well, actually we’ve been blessed enough to, to work for Andre for 25 years. When he started talking about this three years ago, he involved us from the very beginning. He was, he would come out to the site and look at it. He would talk about what the drivers were going to be, what he wanted to do to take care of those drivers. And frankly, he needed to be financially successful, but he’s put a tremendous amount of equity time and energy and effort into this to get to this product. Yeah. So he is a perfect partner for us. He’s a perfect partner for Seminole County. He’s a perfect partner for all the business around him. Ryan Embree: It’s absolutely beautiful property. Very unique. Like I said in his speech, he was actually talking about, you know, using some dry erase on some parking lots. That’s how, you know, how intentional and deliberate each decision there. We love that in hospitality, right. ’cause sometimes now they get accused of just the big box hotel. This certainly doesn’t fit that bill. Wayne West III: No. And I think if you would talk to the choice people, this is the showcase for them though. This is an example of an owner that did it right.And in some cases, what above and beyond their brand standards, just to make sure the guests are taken great care of. Ryan Embree: Love to see it, continue to see those guest expectations elevated and love to see. Can’t wait to see the feedback that everyone gets. Appreciate you taking the time to spend some time. Wayne West III: Great to do that. Thank you again. Good being with you. Ryan Embree: Thank you. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport here with Adam. Adam, thank you so much for taking the time. Wonderful project, beautiful property. Just spoke to Wayne about really the high level relationship between ownership and Newport Hospitality Group. You’re the boots on the ground. You’re a little bit closer to the project. Talk to us a little bit about the story. ’cause it, you know, it didn’t just spread out of the ground. That’s a labor of love, right? Adam Hill: This project is probably 10 plus years in the making. I mean, the Hickman family, started one of the drawing board literally over 10 plus years ago. It’s one of our longest standing partners. They’ve been with Newport for almost 30 years. So for them to take this and do it, I mean, Andre painstakingly worked over the plans. They were written. I came on board about three years ago. And I was like, we’re never gonna get this over the finish line. So then we went from the site and we started with moving some dirt excavating, getting the walls up, moving it. And I mean, the project has just come to life in the last two and a half years. It’s ridiculous. But I mean, just to see all the love and hard work that the Hickman family have put into it is just amazing. This is probably the best choice product out there. You’re not gonna see a Comfort Inn like this. It’s very unique for 107 rooms, all the square footage, every room is meticulously designed to be exceptional. Ryan Embree: Absolutely an incredible story. A beautiful property here. 10 plus years in a challenging environment. Right now for hospitality. Talk to us about, you know, having that communication with ownership with the contractors, making sure even the GM, the agent, the director of sales, who’s probably planning these rooms before the hotel’s even open, trying to get some groups in here. So talk us through a little bit about that process and how that communication is key to. Adam Hill: So I think we’re very fortunate in this market. I mean, like I said, we’ve been here almost 30 years. We’ve established great grounds, great roots with the businesses that are here. We knew that the businesses were gonna grow. Even during COVID, this hotel did not suffer. I mean, this hotel did extremely well. And they’re talking about our sister hotel in the market. But, so when we knew when this room was gonna be built, we knew with Boomba right here, the airport growing, there was an opportunity. We seized that opportunity. I know there’s several other hotel projects that were planned. They’ve never got off the ground. We got this off the ground and I mean, we were able to get the financing behind it. We were able to get a solid GC that had never built a hotel before. And I mean, this is a hotel that a GC did not ever built. So I mean, it was a very, like, the stars aligned. We got a perfect team. So just tremendously happy with how it happened. Ryan Embree: The excitement was matched. We had a couple representatives from the city of Sanford talking about this property and it was equally matched because they’re excited about the airport being right here. And that’s gotta be great for the location. How is that kind of working with the city in tandem with them to help a project like this move across the finish line? Adam Hill: So I, again, our partnership extends beyond just the Newport team. So Dena serves on the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce board of Directors. We have Andre who serves on the sports district for Seminole County, so forth. So we’re very connected. We’re a very community partner. We make sure that we’re very active in our community by giving back. So, I mean, that’s opened a lot of doors for us too, where we don’t really have a major challenge of getting our head in with city leaders. ’cause we give back at the communities that we work in. Ryan Embree: Love that. That’s hospitality at its core, right? So, Adam, appreciate it. Congratulations on the property. Congratulations on the project. Biggest celebration for you as well. We’ll let you get back to it. Thank you so much for joining us. Adam Hill: Thank you. I appreciate it. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot at the beautiful Comfort Inn and Suites Orlando Sanford Airport here with Dena, Director of Sales. You have now become the envy of every director of sales in this area. ’cause you have the nicest, most beautiful property here. Thank you for having us at your grand opening and ribbon cutting. Talk to us about this passion project. It’s just absolutely gorgeous here. Here we are in the lobby. Dena Hansen: Thank you. Well, thank you for coming and celebrating with us. Our property has really been built and created by design for those travelers coming in, not only for cruises, but the sports teams that are traveling in. We are about a mile from Boombah Sports Complex, and they have a lot of different tournaments, whether it’s baseball, lacrosse, field hockey, so lots of comfort here. We have 107 rooms. Most of them are double queens. Again, thinking of those families coming in, and I like to say it’s like Texas over here. Everything’s bigger. The pool is bigger, the deck is bigger. There’s a cabana with some lounge seating. There are two barbecue grills with patio seats as well. So if you don’t wanna go out and spend that money on food at a restaurant, uh, you’re welcome to go to Publix, which is two miles down the road, grab some food and just grill it up and have a good time. Ryan Embree: What type of traveler segment are you really getting interest from and like, inquiries for groups? Dena Hansen: Yeah. So in the beginning, a lot of wedding blocks, a lot of reunions, obviously a lot of sports blocks coming in for boombah but most recently the word has gotten out from corporate companies and they’re wanting some corporate rates. They wanna utilize our meeting space. So it’s, it’s kind of ebbs and ebb and flows a little bit. But very exciting. Ryan Embree: This location has really been starved for something here. We had a couple of city officials here that were talking about this and so happy they were equally as excited to be opening this up because the airport is growing so much. What is some of the feedback that you’ve been hearing? You’ve already have some guests in here we’ve seen coming in and out of the lobby doors. What is some of the feedback that you’ve been hearing so far from maybe the individual travelers and then maybe some of the groups that you’ve hosted here as well? Dena Hansen: Yeah. So positive feedback all around. I don’t think I’ve heard one negative thing about the hotel. They enjoy the space. They love the pool area, especially for families that have littles. There’s a sun shelf on the pool. So it’s easier for them to watch the kids. Just the extra space and how wide and open and comforting everything is is amazing. Somebody actually said they love our sheets. Ryan Embree: Okay. Yeah. That’s a new one too. Awesome. Well, I wanna wrap up by just talking about maybe the relationship that as a DOS you gotta have really good relationships and connections with local businesses. Obviously the community. Seminole County, I’m a resident of Seminole County, right down the road. So, talk to us a little bit about how you’ve been able to build those and give back to the community and how they’ve supported you, and vice versa. Dena Hansen: Yeah. So, not only are we a part of both Seminole County Chamber and the Sanford Chamber. I’m on the board of Directors for the Sanford Chamber as well. And doing that it is really all about building the relationships, maintaining contact and just helping each other out and partnering together. That’s really what it’s about. So if, if they need a meeting space, we actually house the Sanford Chamber breakfast, weekly breakfast meetings for Q3. We’ll be here every Wednesday from 7:30AM – 9:00AM. Shameless plug. But yeah, relationship building, it’s mandatory. Nobody wants to do business with somebody you don’t know. You wanna know that you’re gonna be taken care of. And when you walk through those doors, I guarantee you from the moment you step through to the moment you leave, we have you. Ryan Embree: That’s hospitality. Dena Hansen: Living hospitality at its best at Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport. Ryan Embree: Dena, thank you so much. Thank you. Congratulations. We’ll let you get back to the party here. Thank you. And celebrate this incredible property. Dena Hansen: Thank you very much. Ryan Embree: To join our loyalty program, be sure to subscribe and give us a five star rating on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with Cover Art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host Ryan, and we hope you enjoyed your stay.

In American teen movies, one college acceptance letter can change everything. For decades, that scene carried a country's promise: education as the way out, and up. Today, the promise feels worn thin. Student debt. Diversity programs dismantled. A degree that no longer guarantees a decent job, let alone a better life than your parents'.And yet education is never only about credentials. It is also about what a country chooses to pass on, or fails to.To explore this tension, Walid turned to two people who live it from both sides — personal and professional.In Atlanta, in spring 2025, at the end of his stay, he sits down with Elizabeth Elango, then head of the Global Village Project, a school for refugee girls. Born in Cameroon, shaped by two continents, she welcomes students arriving with stories of war and displacement, and tries to make room for joy and wonder in the school day.In New York, he meets Amir Moosavi, then assistant professor at Rutgers Newark. Son of an Iranian father and an American mother, he grew up in Milwaukee when the Gulf War, and later 9/11, made names like his harder to carry. He was teaching at a time when the country's divisions were already showing on campus.Walid closes the series with a personal note one year after these conversations.What's Left of the American Dream? / Que reste-t-il du rêve américain ? is a bilingual documentary series by Walid Hajar Rachedi. Set in Atlanta — the city of Martin Luther King Jr., a “Black Mecca” and a new crossroads of migration — during the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term in 2025, it explores the stories of those who still live the American Dream, those who question it, and those who never believed in it.Editorial and sound support for this episode : Ryad Maouche.___Find all our stories on frictions.co.Follow Frictions on Instagram, Facebook, X !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. The words are carved in copper at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. Today, that promise looks like a dead letter. ICE raids at dawn, separated families, the National Guard in the streets. The criminalization of migrants is no longer exceptional. It's an assumed policy.Latinos — the largest minority in the country, an economic force decisive in swing states — live between exploitation, the permanent threat of deportation, and the need to be seen.In Atlanta, two women map that reality from the inside.Gigi Pedraza left Peru, lived in Chicago and Boston, before settling in Atlanta — a city emblematic of the civil rights movement, proud of its "Atlanta way" of getting along. She founded the Latino Community Fund Georgia when she realized her community was everywhere in the state — and invisible in its official story.Jennifer — a pseudonym she chose — crossed the border from Mexico as a child, without legal status. She learned early to navigate a system designed to keep her on the margins — until Freedom University helped her find a way through.Together, they give voice to a reality that remains largely undocumented — like so many of the people who live it.What's Left of the American Dream? / Que reste-t-il du rêve américain ? is a bilingual documentary series by Walid Hajar Rachedi. Set in Atlanta — the city of Martin Luther King Jr., a “Black Mecca” and a new crossroads of migration — during the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term in 2025, it explores the stories of those who still live the American Dream, those who question it, and those who never believed in it.Editorial and sound support for this episode : Ryad Maouche.___Find all our stories on frictions.co.Follow Frictions on Instagram, Facebook, X !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

At school in the Paris suburbs, Walid was taught that America is a melting pot: a country where coming from somewhere else was not a problem, but part of the story - even something you could be proud of. Born there, raised there, American. Period. For years, one idea seemed to make that promise real: birthright citizenship. But belonging is something else. It is the moment your voice counts — when you too get to help define the "we."In Atlanta, Walid sits down with Gyun Hur, a Korean American artist and educator, and Amenah Arman, a Palestinian American trauma therapist. Both grew up with mixed messages about what their families' choice of America was supposed to mean. Both are professionals navigating a political climate that shapes their work — and sometimes pushes against it.Both are also mothers, now facing the same question: What do you pass on, when belonging feels like permission granted by others?What's Left of the American Dream? / Que reste-t-il du rêve américain ? is a bilingual documentary series by Walid Hajar Rachedi. Set in Atlanta — the city of Martin Luther King Jr., a “Black Mecca” and a new crossroads of migration — during the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term in 2025, it explores the stories of those who still live the American Dream, those who question it, and those who never believed in it.Editorial and sound support for this episode : Ryad Maouche.___Find all our stories on frictions.co.Follow Frictions on Instagram, Facebook, X !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Luxury homebuyers in metro Atlanta are shifting their priorities. Square footage and prestige addresses are no longer the primary drivers. Instead, buyers are focusing on livability, location and long-term functionality. Drew Clough, chief operating officer of Waterford Homes, joins Host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss why that shift is reshaping the high-end custom home market and how Waterford Homes is differentiating through communication, consistency and disciplined project management in today's competitive luxury homebuilding environment.  Elevated Luxury Defined by Process, Not Just Product  Waterford Homes has established itself in Atlanta's luxury custom home market by prioritizing the systems behind a successful build rather than relying on a signature architectural style. The builder's competitive advantage comes from consistency, communication and disciplined execution at every stage of construction.  Buyers are not only evaluating finishes and floor plans; they are also evaluating how a builder manages the full construction experience, including timelines, trade partners and expectations throughout the process. Those relationships also play a central role in how the company maintains quality and accountability across multiple high-end custom homes at once.  High-Demand Atlanta Neighborhoods  Waterford Homes continues to work across some of Atlanta's most established luxury submarkets, where demand is shaped as much by lifestyle priorities as by location alone. Each neighborhood attracts a different type of luxury buyer, but all share one common thread: limited supply in highly desirable settings.  Chastain Park remains one of Atlanta's most consistently sought-after neighborhoods. Its combination of park access, larger lot sizes and convenient proximity to Buckhead and the airport drives long-term demand. Buyers continue to prioritize the balance between in-town convenience and residential privacy, keeping the area competitive even amid shifting market conditions.  Milton offers a very different version of luxury living. Instead of intown walkability, it emphasizes scale, privacy and estate-style properties with strong suburban infrastructure. Clough compares the area's feel to Greenwich, Connecticut, noting its large estates, equestrian influence and established suburban amenities that appeal to buyers seeking space without sacrificing access to Alpharetta and surrounding commercial centers.  Virginia-Highland continues to attract buyers who prioritize character and walkability over lot size. The neighborhood blends historic homes with newer luxury infill projects, creating a unique mix of architectural styles near Piedmont Park, Midtown and the Atlanta Beltline. This combination of charm and urban access keeps demand steady, particularly among buyers who want a more connected, in-town lifestyle.  Rosemary: A Boutique Community Designed Around Lifestyle  One of Waterford Homes' most anticipated projects is Rosemary, a nine-home enclave in Milton near downtown Crabapple and Alpharetta.  Clough said, “Rosemary is going to be the most incredible community that we've ever developed.”  The neighborhood will feature one-acre-plus homesites and high-end custom residences designed for modern luxury living, including four-car garages, main-level primary suites and expansive outdoor spaces.  But beyond design, the area has something increasingly rare in suburban Atlanta: walkability.  Clough said, “You're literally right there where you can walk downtown and find lots of restaurants and things to do [in Crabapple].”  Build-on-Your-Lot Growth & the Importance of Starting With the Right Team   Build-on-your-lot construction continues to gain traction across metro Atlanta, especially in teardown-heavy intown neighborhoods and high-demand suburban areas. As available land becomes more limited in established luxury markets, more homeowners are choosing to purchase existing lots and design custom homes around them.  That trend is also exposing a common misstep in the early stages of the process. Clough notes that many homeowners begin with architectural design before fully understanding what their site can realistically support.  Clough said, “They should consult with a custom home builder first, not an architect.”  That sequencing matters because site-specific factors often shape what is possible long before design details come into play. Lot conditions, grading, tree preservation requirements, setbacks and municipal permitting rules can all significantly influence both design feasibility and overall budget.  What Defines Luxury at the $3 Million Price Point Today  At the $3 million price point and above, luxury homebuyers in metro Atlanta are prioritizing how a home functions in daily life just as much as how it looks on day one.   Builders are responding by investing in both visible and structural elements of the home. High-end finishes, custom cabinetry and detailed millwork remain important, but buyers are also placing greater value on what happens behind the walls. That includes insulation, soundproofing, upgraded framing and other structural enhancements that improve comfort and long-term performance.   Outdoor living continues to play a central role in luxury design, especially as homeowners increasingly use their properties as full-time retreats rather than occasional residences. Covered living areas, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and integrated pools now function as extensions of the interior space rather than secondary amenities.  Clough also highlights a growing demand for flexibility in home design, particularly as more buyers plan for multigenerational living or long-term household adaptability.  A More Selective Luxury Buyer  As inventory in prime locations tightens, the distinction between a strong site and a compromised one has become more pronounced in buyer decision-making.  Clough said, “I've seen some incredible homes on B-minus lots having difficulty selling.”  By contrast, homes on well-located, premium lots continue to outperform the broader market. These properties often generate stronger interest early in the listing process and, in many cases, attract multiple offers when priced appropriately.  Clough said, “My goal is for us to be the top luxury homebuilding company in Atlanta.”  By focusing on communication, consistency and disciplined execution, Waterford Homes treats luxury homebuilding as both a technical process and a client experience. In Atlanta's evolving luxury market, that process-driven approach continues to shape how buyers evaluate both builders and communities. To learn more about Waterford Homes, visit WaterfordHomes.com.  About Waterford Homes  Waterford Homes is an Atlanta-based luxury custom home builder with more than 34 years of experience designing and building high-end residences across metro Atlanta and Lake Oconee. Since 1991, the company has built a reputation for combining timeless architecture, premium materials and white-glove service with a process-driven approach to construction. Known for its disciplined project management, transparent execution and long-standing trade relationships, Waterford Homes focuses on delivering luxury homes that balance craftsmanship, livability and long-term performance.  Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts.  The post Waterford Homes: What Today's Luxury Homebuyers Want in Metro Atlanta appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Michael Johnson. Then Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, hip-hop, and Boyz n the Hood. As a teenager in the 1990s, the America that spoke most deeply to Walid was embodied by its Black icons. Voices, bodies, a way of carrying oneself, an energy, but above all a way of inhabiting the world: turning style into language, anger into power, memory into counter-narrative, and struggle into a global imaginary.In Atlanta, with curator and historian T.K. Smith and artist Fahamu Pècou, one question comes into focus: what does it mean to carry a culture celebrated everywhere, when real equality remains contested at home?From the Great Migration to Atlanta's rise as a Black Mecca, from Obama to Trump's return, Black America explores the paradox of a Black culture at the heart of the American Dream's imagination — yet still kept at a distance from its promise.___What's Left of the American Dream? / Que reste-t-il du rêve américain ? is a bilingual documentary series by Walid Hajar Rachedi. Set in Atlanta — the city of Martin Luther King Jr., a “Black Mecca” and a new crossroads of migration — during the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term in 2025, it explores the stories of those who still live the American Dream, those who question it, and those who never believed in it.Editorial and sound support for this episode : Ryad Maouche.___Find all our stories on frictions.co.Follow Frictions on Instagram, Facebook, X !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Wednesday. Griffin Warner, the Realness of Pregame.com, returns for the April 1 episode of What I Bet riding a 5-2-1 run over his last eight plays and targeting a sixth win with a best bet built around one of the strongest pitching matchups on the board. The episode covers the opening day of the Crown college basketball tournament in Las Vegas, starting with a deep dive into Oklahoma's rapidly inflating line against Colorado, where a move from minus 6 to minus 9.5 triggers genuine curiosity about the Buffaloes without quite enough roster clarity to commit. Baylor and Minnesota follow in the late game, where Griffin makes the case that minus 4 is cheap for Scott Drew's program given how competitive the Bears were all season despite historic injury attrition, while Minnesota's road limitations and talent drain make them difficult to trust on a neutral floor. The bulk of the episode belongs to major league baseball, where Griffin works through all 12 games on a packed Wednesday slate. In Atlanta, Chris Sale and Luis Severino frame a matchup where the under 8 and the Athletics run line both draw interest, while Oakland's strikeout vulnerability against ace-level pitching provides the clearest structural lean. The most committed play of the card comes in Cincinnati, where Griffin fades Paul Skenes at minus 154 and backs Andrew Abbott at plus 139, citing Skenes' worst big-league start in his previous outing, O'Neil Cruz's likely absence against a left-hander, and a recurring market inefficiency where Pittsburgh gets more love than their roster deserves. Griffin also identifies Tampa Bay at plus 120 in Milwaukee as a legitimate lean, likes the Kansas City Royals as underdogs against a Minnesota rotation being carefully managed toward a trade deadline, and acknowledges Gavin Williams in Los Angeles as a pitcher still worth backing despite recent rough luck against the Dodgers' power lineup. Before the best bet, Griffin rolls out the Pregame.com promo code HOMERUN20, good for 20 percent off everything on the site including full MLB season all-access packages through the World Series, the largest discount he has offered in his seven-year tenure with Pregame.com. The episode closes with the best bet locked in on the New York Yankees versus Seattle Mariners, under 7, with Cam Schlittler opposing George Kirby in Seattle. Griffin reinforces the setup with a reference to Monday's low-scoring result in the same series, credits Kirby as the defining factor in the pitching matchup, and offers a first-five under as an optional half-unit side play for listeners who want an extra layer of protection against extra innings. Use promo code HOMERUN20 at Pregame.com to save 20 percent, follow at therealnessgorgiewarner across all social media platforms, and find the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlético Madrid detonated their Copa del Rey semifinal with a stunning four-goal first half against Barcelona, leaving the tie tilted firmly toward Diego Simeone's side. In Atlanta, World Cup preparations are shifting fully into tournament-time operations, with MARTA, the airport, and downtown mobility plans taking center stage. Plus, River Plate's crisis deepens in Buenos Aires, key USMNT transfer storylines emerge, and the Refill takes you through the latest from around the world.

Let's talk real money.Every day your unit sits vacant, you're not just losing rent—you're lighting cash on fire. Literally.In Atlanta, the average unit bleeds $51.68 a day when it's sitting idle. That's a $50 bill, a $1 bill, and some change... torched.In today's tip, Mike Brewer lays out three simple, no-fluff tactics to slash your turn time—and build real momentum in your operations:Pre-walk units before move-outPre-stock essential materialsSchedule with urgency—and drive the process dailyAccountability is the name of the game. Mike shares why most turn processes stall (hint: poor coordination and weak communication) and tells a story about a supervisor who literally walked all day long to keep turns on track.This is leadership in motion.Want to boost NOI? Start with your turn process.

It's official, Josh Naylor and the Mariners inked a 5-year deal and we are pumped. It was a move that needed to happen for more than 1 reason and it's not very often that we get to celebrate big free-agent signing as Mariners fans. :30- It seems like people are suddenly panicking (over-reacting) about Sam Darnold after a bad game in LA on Sunday and yes, it was a bad game, but how worried are we that the Seahawks have the right guy for the job? - In Atlanta, they may have lost Michael Penix Jr for the season, can Cousins step up and how concerned should Falcons fans be about another knee injury? - It's a mess in Las Vegas, how panicked should they be about Geno Smith and Pete Carroll? :45- The College Football Playoff rankings get a refresh tonight, so how will things play out? Will Notre Dame keep climbing? Can Oklahoma jump them? How far will Alabama fall?

It's official, Josh Naylor and the Mariners inked a 5-year deal and we are pumped. It was a move that needed to happen for more than 1 reason and it's not very often that we get to celebrate big free-agent signing as Mariners fans. :30- It seems like people are suddenly panicking (over-reacting) about Sam Darnold after a bad game in LA on Sunday and yes, it was a bad game, but how worried are we that the Seahawks have the right guy for the job? - In Atlanta, they may have lost Michael Penix Jr for the season, can Cousins step up and how concerned should Falcons fans be about another knee injury? - It's a mess in Las Vegas, how panicked should they be about Geno Smith and Pete Carroll? :45- The College Football Playoff rankings get a refresh tonight, so how will things play out? Will Notre Dame keep climbing? Can Oklahoma jump them? How far will Alabama fall? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend ahead delivers emotion, drama, and history across the world's game. ⚽️In Atlanta, Brad Guzan prepares to walk out for the final time — a farewell for one of Major League Soccer's great goalkeepers and leaders, closing his career where he helped define a club's identity. Across the league, MLS Decision Day arrives with playoff dreams on the line, Golden Boot races heating up, and every whistle carrying weight from coast to coast.Beyond America, it's a weekend of giants — Der Klassiker takes center stage in Germany as Bayern and Dortmund renew their rivalry, Real Madrid explores seismic change off the field, and River Plate fights to save its season in Argentina. Plus, the U.S. Soccer white paper on college soccer, the U-17s World Cup roster, new FIFA rankings, and a look at Sunday's debut of Around the Corner Lager at the Brewhouse Café.The game never stops — and neither do we.

83,000 Americans die needlessly every year due to health inequity and systemic racism in healthcare. Dr. George Rust has spent 40 years fighting health disparities in America's most underserved communities, from migrant farmworker clinics in rural Florida to leading public health initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rust reveals the structural inequities, racial health gaps, and preventable suffering he's witnessed throughout his career in medicine and public health. He shares hard-won lessons about earning trust in marginalized communities, navigating cultural competency challenges, and building coalitions for systemic change in American healthcare.THE REAL COST OF HEALTH INEQUITY: Research shows that eliminating the Black-white gap in health outcomes would save 83,000 lives annually. In Atlanta alone, closing premature death rates between Black and white populations would restore 43,000 person-years of life every year to Black communities. These aren't just statistics—they represent grandmother-years, wisdom-years, and family-years lost to needless suffering caused by barriers to healthcare access, discrimination in medicine, and social determinants of health.KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Why health disparities persist in American healthcare and how systemic racism drives preventable deathsThe concept of "trust adjacency" and how healthcare providers earn trust in communities of colorWhat 40 years serving underserved populations taught one doctor about cultural humility and respect in medicineHow COVID-19 exposed America's public health vulnerabilities and political interference in scienceThe difference between "me all vs. we all" – individual autonomy versus community responsibility in public healthReal stories of needless suffering: from the $500 hand surgery barrier to cervical cancer from lack of pap smearsLessons from Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. David Satcher, and Dr. Louis Sullivan on health justiceWhy respect matters more than you think in clinical settings and the "Lou Sullivan name tag" storyThe Tallahassee measles case and what happens when ideology trumps evidence-based medicineHow to avoid physician burnout while fighting for social justice and health equityBuilding coalitions and community partnerships for sustainable systemic changeABOUT DR. GEORGE RUST: Dr. Rust is a public health physician and professor at Florida State University with over 40 years of experience in community health, health policy, and medical education. His career spans Cook County Hospital in Chicago, the Farmworker Health Association in rural Florida, and 25 years at Morehouse School of Medicine, where he worked alongside public health legends Dr. David Satcher (former U.S. Surgeon General) and Dr. Louis Sullivan (founding president of Morehouse School of Medicine and former Secretary of Health and Human Services).His new book, "Healing in a Changing America: Doctoring a Nation of Needless Suffering" (Johns Hopkins University Press), examines how America's healthcare system creates preventable suffering through structural inequities, racial discrimination, and barriers to healthcare access. The book offers a roadmap for achieving health justice and eliminating health disparities across race, class, and geography.WHY THIS MATTERS NOW: America is undergoing demographic transformation into a multicultural, pluralistic democracy, yet health inequities continue to widen. With political polarization affecting public health policy, attacks on diversity initiatives in medical education, and ongoing debates about vaccine mandates, quarantine protocols, and government intervention in healthcare, this conversation offers critical insights for healthcare professionals, policy makers, community organizers, and anyone committed to social justice.Dr. Rust shares practical strategies for cross-cultural healthcare delivery, building trust with patients from different backgrounds, working within broken systems while advocating for reform, and maintaining resilience as a health equity advocate. His perspective combines clinical experience, public health expertise, academic leadership, and lived experience navigating racism in medicine as a white ally working in predominantly Black and Latino communities.QUOTABLE MOMENTS: "You don't come into communities carrying trust with you. You have to earn it." "83,000 lives could be saved annually just by eliminating the Black-white health gap." "It's what Fitzhugh Mullen called tin cup medicine: 'Now please sir, may I have some healthcare?'" "Would you rather deal with having somebody not go to work for two weeks, or would you rather be explaining to the public why you let a measles outbreak happen?"CONNECT WITH DR. RUST: Email: george.rust@med.fsu.edu Book: "Healing in a Changing America" available on Amazon and Johns Hopkins University PressABOUT THE HEALTHY PROJECT: The Healthy Project Podcast explores the intersection of health, equity, and justice through conversations with leaders transforming healthcare and public health. Host Corey Dion Lewis brings you stories of systemic change, health advocacy, and the fight for health justice in America.Subscribe for weekly episodes on health equity, racial justice in healthcare, public health policy, community health, and social determinants of health.Support The Healthy ProjectNEW! THP+ Premium Newsletter Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access, early episode releases, merch shop access, and more!$5/month or $50/yearSubscribe at: healthyproject.coFree Newsletter: Stay updated on new episodes and health equity resources at healthyproject.co ★ Support this podcast ★

In Atlanta, the brutal rape and double homicide of siblings left detectives with plenty of evidence but no suspect. For years, the case went cold. Then, a violent crime in Michigan revealed new DNA leads that could finally identify the killer, and deliver long-awaited justice for the Sumpter family while their mother is still alive to see it. America’s Crime Lab is a true crime podcast about how science solves cold cases, missing persons, and other unsolved cases. Hosted by journalist and clinical psychologist Elin Lantz Lesser, and powered by Othram’s forensic DNA lab, the show connects the science to the story, revealing what really happens in the lab and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

✦ Produced at Assembly Studios in Atlanta, CBS's "Beyond the Gates" follows the relationships, rivalries, and secrets that follow the residents of the fictional gated community of Fairmont Crest. The fall season of the first African American daytime soap opera kicked off on Monday and features a diverse lineup of veteran talents and fresh faces. Two of the latter include actors Colby Muhammed and Ambyr Michelle, who play rival sisters Kat Richardson and Eva Thomas. The two burgeoning scene stealers recently spoke with City Lights Collective member Kenny Murray about their personal career journeys and what's ahead for the freshman daytime drama. ✦ We love hearing from our artistic community In Their Own Words. This is where they tell us who they are, what they do, what they love, and a few things you might not see coming. What things? Who knows, there's only one way to find out. Today, we hear from Atlanta artist Demetri. ✦ 23-year-old singer ivri has carved out a distinct place for herself in the internet's hyper-saturated music scene. She made her debut at the age of 15, posting faceless snippets of her singing on Instagram that garnered hundreds of thousands of views and a dedicated fanbase that has stuck with her for the better part of a decade. Now a seasoned musician with millions of monthly listeners worldwide, Ivri released her debut album, "Tower of Memories," last month, and is embarking on her first headlining tour across the country. Ahead of her Atlanta performance at Masquerade on September 16, she spoke with City Lights Collective member Jacob Smulian and began by explaining what it was like to take a leap of faith and move to New York City, by herself, at only 18 years old. ✦ Starting in the 1880s, each year on September 1, every single lease in the City of Atlanta—yes, the entire city—expired and renters moved out and into new homes…on the exact same day. Wagons jammed the streets. Furniture everywhere. Tempers flaring. Back pain? Guaranteed. From utility workers following behind to reset phone lines and gas, to real estate tycoons begging for more rental properties. So how did it all work? And when did it finally disappear? City Lights Collective member and self-proclaimed history nerd Victoria Lemos has more. ✦ Atlanta's first-ever full-time string quartet is celebrating 20 years with a free concert tomorrow, September 12. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans shares more about the Vega Quartet. ✦ There are not many places and productions where Orisha Mythology, Caribbean folklore, dance, and Black Punk music all come together to create an artistic gumbo that is sure to stick to your ribs and blow your mind. In Atlanta, we are in luck because F.Punk Junkies is such a production, and 7Stages is the place to see it. City Lights Collective co-host Jon Goode caught up with some of the people creating this magical, mystical theater experience in Little Five Points.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I directed this week's guest in shows for seven years. During that time, he played a diverse variety of character types. Even though he no longer participates in theatre, he still displays versatility. For example, in Houston, he's known as “Matthew Goldberg. In Atlanta, he goes by “Matt Goldberg.” However you address him based on your geographical location, enjoy our lively conversation which includes Matthew's inspired notion for a new original musical! Recorded on 7/11/25. 

In Atlanta, the Falcons' offensive line will be a glaring concern. Withinjuries stirring up rotation issues,  struggles could impact their offense. The offseason is NOT completely over but adjustments need to happen fast if Atlanta wants to compete in the NFC.-- Voicemail call in: (219) 413-9405Instagram: @TheRunPodcastFacebook: PodcastTheRunYouTube: The Run with Manny WilsonTheRunUSA.com--Use the Promo Code: THERUNPODCAST for $20 OFF your first ticket purchase with SeatGeek. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek

Alec Baldwin’s countersuit tied to the fatal shooting on the film "Rust" back in court. A judge rules on whether the actor was defamed by the charges filed against him in Halyna Hutchins' death. President Trump has announced that more than 500 federal officers from the FBI, DEA, ATF, ICE, and the U.S. Marshals Service are being sent to Washington, D.C., for at least a week.In Atlanta, a routine arrest turned violent at the city’s Five Points MARTA station.In New York, the life of 46-year-old security guard Aland Etienne was honored in Brooklyn by hundreds of mourners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: Trump's rolling out the red carpet for Putin on Friday — the first U.S. invite outside the UN since 2007 — with no Ukraine concessions, just Putin demanding eastern Ukraine in exchange for “ending” the war (and no guarantee he wouldn't restart it). Zelensky responded by saying that would be against Ukraine's constitution. Meanwhile, NASA's in a tight race with China and Russia to land a nuclear reactor on the Moon's resource-rich South Pole by 2030. In Atlanta, a gunman killed a police officer near the CDC before dying in a CVS shootout; authorities suspect COVID vaccine conspiracy motives. The FBI fired at least three senior officials tied to Jan. 6 and Trump ally cases, while Trump axed the IRS commissioner and sent him to Iceland. Trump also hid Obama's and both Bushes' portraits in a stairwell, wants to merge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under ticker “MAGA,” and is eyeing billions from a gov stake sale. Vegas visitor numbers are down 11% this year, with international tourism spending in the U.S. projected to drop $12.5 billion. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WaPo; Russians cheer Putin's Alaska invitation, envision no concessions on Ukraine  WIRED: Why the US Is Racing to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon  CNN: CDC leaders call shooting targeted and deliberate as rattled staff say they felt like ‘sitting ducks' WaPo: FBI fires former acting head, two other officials at odds with Trump administration NBC News: Trump removes IRS boss, Treasury Secretary Bessent takes over for now CNN: Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits to hidden stairwell Axios: Trump suggests "MAGA" stock listing for mortgage giants Fannie, Freddie Axios: Sin City tourism slump signals wider economic slowdown Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A five-run deficit was no problem for the Brewers, who walked off against the Mets on Isaac Collins' homer. In Atlanta, Jen Pawol was behind home plate for Marlins-Braves, making her the first female umpire to call balls and strikes for an MLB game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThe man now known as Chicken Coop Willaye moved from his home state of North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia, after graduating from Appalachian State University in Boone. During the decade he lived in Atlanta, he was known as Washboard Willaye.In Atlanta, Willaye met local legends who gathered for performances in Northside Tavern, eventually sitting in with Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck on his Wednesday night performances there. Playing piedmont and country blues, Willaye earned his nickname from the instrument he learned to play there – the washboard.On Tuesday nights there, Donnie “Mac” McCormick performed his primary instrument at Northside. He discovered this primary instrument in the early 70s, during a jam session at “The Farm,” a property in Juliette, Georgia, owned by the Allman Brothers.During the session, Mac ran out of objects to drum on, but somebody from the group handed him another object: a chicken coop. The rest, as they say, is history, and Mac continued playing the chicken coop until his death in 2009.Performing with Mac, Willaye found himself inspired, and in a similar turn of events, he found a chicken coop in the barn of an antique store in North Georgia. That day, Chicken Coop Willaye was born. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below!If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact our editor at info@themountainear.com and/or our podcast host at media@themountainear.com! Head to our website for all of the latest news from peak to peak! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Submit local events to promote them in the paper and on our website! Find us on Facebook @mtnear and Instagram @mtn.ear! Listen and watch on YouTube today! Share this podcast around by scrolling to the bottom of our website home page or by heading to our main hub on Buzzsprout!Thank you for listening!

Summers are getting hotter every year. When it comes to adapting to a hotter planet, in the United States, it's cities that are taking the lead. In Atlanta, they've passed a nation-leading "cool roof ordinance."

Americans have not only become so hyper-partisan that they distrust the concept of "government" on the whole, they also distrust "the news," or "the media." Except for the "media" or "news" choices they make, of course.Since media consolidation and profit margins have weighed in so heavily on decisions made in news rooms with dwindling numbers of personnel, that "trust void" has left us wanting - and yet we're seeing dandelions popping up out of the concrete as entities like the Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC), The Atlanta Objective and Pro Publica press on. In Atlanta, for example, the ACPC pushed and pushed, pursuing FOIA (freedom of information) requests until the Atlant Police Foundation had to cough up nearly 300 pages of records detailing their lobbying efforts to push the Atlanta Public Training Facility (aka "Cop City") through city hall despite intense public scrutiny and opposition. Pro Publica, for its part, researched to learn more about the men who'd been deported to el Salvador by the Trump administration: 230 Venezuelan immigrants, 197 of them having "not been convicted of crimes in the U.S. — and that only six had been convicted of violent offenses." They also "identified fewer than a dozen additional convictions, both for crimes committed in the U.S. and abroad, that were not reflected in the government data." There's more: "Nearly half of the men, or 118, were whisked out of the country while in the middle of their immigration cases, which should have protected them from deportation. Some were only days away from a final hearing." You know, going about it "the right way" MAGA's implore to us that that's all they want from immigrants. Okay.They dove into the use of tattoes as predetermining factors and the flaws in that rationale, which we've done here, too.------To wrap the show last week, I couldn't help but enjoy the deliciousness of Donald Trump whipping out his "gotcha" data in front of a press pool spary while touring the Fed renovations with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, only to have Powell dutifully correct him in front of same pool spray. Trump (and Senator Tim Scott touring with him) thought he had ambushed Powell, and it went like one of those Wile E. Coyote cartoons. "Boom."

✦ From street corners to collectors' closets, sneakers have become more than just footwear. They're currency, they're conversation starters, and they're Culture. In Atlanta, sneakers have found their way into exhibitions, college degrees, and even job opportunities. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans recently laced up to learn more about the billion-dollar industry behind the kicks that turn heads and spark hype. ✦ It's time to check in with our artistic community and hear from an artist in their own words. Today, we're catching up with poet Lauren Doriahna. She's an Atlanta lyricist, and she's here to share the rhyme and reason behind the art of language. ✦ City Lights Collective member Shane Harrison spends his days at Arts ATL looking for cultural events to share with readers. He joins us weekly to share highlights, and today, his mix includes a few options for Comedy and details on a 3-band show at the Garden Club with a few of Georgia's finest. ✦ Five Eight is playing the Garden Club with Magnapop, Anna Kramer, and Easy Now on Saturday. Five Eight emerged from the Athens scene in the late 1980s with live shows fans described as "brilliance bordering on a train wreck," delivered with frontman Mike Mantione's trademark honesty and immediacy. As mentioned, there's a documentary called "Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight," created by filmmaker and music journalist Marc Pilvinsky, which was filmed over a nine-year period. Ahead of the Five Eight show this Saturday, we listen back to Kim's 2024 conversation with Five Eight's Mike Mantione and documentarian Marc Pilvinsky. ✦ Artist and music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl spent several decades immersed in music and began his professional career at London's pioneering indie label, "Stiff Records." In 1979, Kosmo started working exclusively with "The Clash" and stayed by their side until the punk icons disbanded in 1986. Over the years, Kosmo's record collection became legendary. In 2014, he began posting about his favorite releases on social media for his series, "Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week," and he joins us weekly to share the stories behind the records he treasures. Today, he tells us the story behind Them's version of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue." ✦ In his YouTube documentary series "Our Voices, Our Lives," Atlanta-based filmmaker William Feagins Jr. shines a light on our city's creatives of color. The program has been running for 7 years, and City Lights Collective member Jacob Smulian recently spoke with the award-winning documentarian to learn more about the celebratory project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much to unwrap from Saturday, what with the thousands of 'No Kings Day' protests across the country - dozens just in Georgia - along with the Trump-coveted military parade and the shocking double-homicide in Minnesota.In Atlanta, estimates of 8,000 - 10,000 protestors descended on Liberty Square near the state capitol where activists listened to impassioned speeches and brought their "a-game" in signage. As was the case in most of the nation, metro Atlanta and Georgia protests were peaceful, but in Dekalb Count's Brookhaven and Doraville, police utilized flash bangs and teargas to disperse protestors, leading to some injuries and chaos - plus the arrest of a well-known El Salvadoran influencer/journalist working legally in the U.S. It seems there's a pattern: protests are largely peaceful and uneventful until tempers flare ... from behind the riot gear. Evidence of this on both MSNBC and CNN bears that out. Georgia state representative Ruwa Romman, meanwhile, addressed a 'No Kings' gathering in Philadelphia and I shared that on this podcast. ------Unfortunately, a deadly double-homicide shocked the nation awake that same day, with a Minnesota Democratic state legislator and her husband being shot & killed, along with another legislator and his spouse shot, as well. A near-two day manhunt ensued while right wing media sought to cast the assassin as a "Walz-appointed Democrat." They were partially right in that Walz had re-appointed him to a bipartisan business board, but Vance Boelter was no Democrat; in fact, his roommate says he'd be insulted to be portrayed as such.

Brett Chestnut. He is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright Gwinnett. Brett launched his financial planning practice in 2015, experiencing tremendous success helping clients achieve financial security. As his firm expanded, his passion and natural aptitude for leadership became increasingly evident, underscoring his ability to influence and lead with vision. As the Firm’s first black Managing Director, Brett plays a pivotal role in attracting, equipping, and empowering others to launch their own financial planning practice. He is especially committed to drawing more diverse talent to the industry, engaging proven professionals who might not have previously considered the career. Through his unwavering efforts, Brett is driving a wave of financial empowerment in diverse markets. For the first time, many business owners and individuals are actively planning for their financial futures, fostering financial security and building generational wealth with their communities. Company Description *Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With over $627 billion of total assets1 being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $36 billion in revenues, and $2.3 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 110 on the 2024 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2024. Talking Points/Questions *Atlanta’s income inequality, the highest in the nation according to U.S. Census Bureau Data, continues to fuel a racial wealth gap where white households in Atlanta hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. This is a disparity driven by factors including income, home ownership, generational wealth transfers, debt, access to banking and capital, and business ownership. Over the last decade, Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office, a key financial services leader in Atlanta, has been intentionally focused on closing the wealth gap. The Goodwin Wright team, honored as Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals, has positioned itself at the intersection of financial empowerment, community and culture by: Empowering first generation wealth builders with tools and strategies they need to build long-term financial success, including women-focused financial planning Mentoring African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs early in their careers Investing in the local community through scholarships, a robust internship program, and financial contributions to support community initiatives Questions for consideration:In Atlanta, White households hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. Can you discuss the key factors that have contributed to this gap? Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office has been focusing on closing the wealth gap. Can you share more about the specific initiatives and programs you’ve implemented to address this issue? How does the approach of empowering first-generation wealth builders, including women-focused financial planning, differ from traditional financial planning strategies? Mentoring is a big part of your strategy, particularly for African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. How do you support these individuals, and why is mentorship such an important part of this effort? Can you explain how Northwestern Mutual is working to invest in and empower diverse financial advisors and what this means for the future of financial services in Atlanta? What advice would you give to someone starting their financial journey, particularly if they come from a background where wealth-building resources weren’t readily available? #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Chestnut. He is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright Gwinnett. Brett launched his financial planning practice in 2015, experiencing tremendous success helping clients achieve financial security. As his firm expanded, his passion and natural aptitude for leadership became increasingly evident, underscoring his ability to influence and lead with vision. As the Firm’s first black Managing Director, Brett plays a pivotal role in attracting, equipping, and empowering others to launch their own financial planning practice. He is especially committed to drawing more diverse talent to the industry, engaging proven professionals who might not have previously considered the career. Through his unwavering efforts, Brett is driving a wave of financial empowerment in diverse markets. For the first time, many business owners and individuals are actively planning for their financial futures, fostering financial security and building generational wealth with their communities. Company Description *Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With over $627 billion of total assets1 being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $36 billion in revenues, and $2.3 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 110 on the 2024 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2024. Talking Points/Questions *Atlanta’s income inequality, the highest in the nation according to U.S. Census Bureau Data, continues to fuel a racial wealth gap where white households in Atlanta hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. This is a disparity driven by factors including income, home ownership, generational wealth transfers, debt, access to banking and capital, and business ownership. Over the last decade, Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office, a key financial services leader in Atlanta, has been intentionally focused on closing the wealth gap. The Goodwin Wright team, honored as Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals, has positioned itself at the intersection of financial empowerment, community and culture by: Empowering first generation wealth builders with tools and strategies they need to build long-term financial success, including women-focused financial planning Mentoring African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs early in their careers Investing in the local community through scholarships, a robust internship program, and financial contributions to support community initiatives Questions for consideration:In Atlanta, White households hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. Can you discuss the key factors that have contributed to this gap? Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office has been focusing on closing the wealth gap. Can you share more about the specific initiatives and programs you’ve implemented to address this issue? How does the approach of empowering first-generation wealth builders, including women-focused financial planning, differ from traditional financial planning strategies? Mentoring is a big part of your strategy, particularly for African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. How do you support these individuals, and why is mentorship such an important part of this effort? Can you explain how Northwestern Mutual is working to invest in and empower diverse financial advisors and what this means for the future of financial services in Atlanta? What advice would you give to someone starting their financial journey, particularly if they come from a background where wealth-building resources weren’t readily available? #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Chestnut. He is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright Gwinnett. Brett launched his financial planning practice in 2015, experiencing tremendous success helping clients achieve financial security. As his firm expanded, his passion and natural aptitude for leadership became increasingly evident, underscoring his ability to influence and lead with vision. As the Firm’s first black Managing Director, Brett plays a pivotal role in attracting, equipping, and empowering others to launch their own financial planning practice. He is especially committed to drawing more diverse talent to the industry, engaging proven professionals who might not have previously considered the career. Through his unwavering efforts, Brett is driving a wave of financial empowerment in diverse markets. For the first time, many business owners and individuals are actively planning for their financial futures, fostering financial security and building generational wealth with their communities. Company Description *Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With over $627 billion of total assets1 being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $36 billion in revenues, and $2.3 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 110 on the 2024 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2024. Talking Points/Questions *Atlanta’s income inequality, the highest in the nation according to U.S. Census Bureau Data, continues to fuel a racial wealth gap where white households in Atlanta hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. This is a disparity driven by factors including income, home ownership, generational wealth transfers, debt, access to banking and capital, and business ownership. Over the last decade, Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office, a key financial services leader in Atlanta, has been intentionally focused on closing the wealth gap. The Goodwin Wright team, honored as Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals, has positioned itself at the intersection of financial empowerment, community and culture by: Empowering first generation wealth builders with tools and strategies they need to build long-term financial success, including women-focused financial planning Mentoring African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs early in their careers Investing in the local community through scholarships, a robust internship program, and financial contributions to support community initiatives Questions for consideration:In Atlanta, White households hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. Can you discuss the key factors that have contributed to this gap? Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office has been focusing on closing the wealth gap. Can you share more about the specific initiatives and programs you’ve implemented to address this issue? How does the approach of empowering first-generation wealth builders, including women-focused financial planning, differ from traditional financial planning strategies? Mentoring is a big part of your strategy, particularly for African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. How do you support these individuals, and why is mentorship such an important part of this effort? Can you explain how Northwestern Mutual is working to invest in and empower diverse financial advisors and what this means for the future of financial services in Atlanta? What advice would you give to someone starting their financial journey, particularly if they come from a background where wealth-building resources weren’t readily available? #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Dylan catches up on the last two weeks of Summer House and RHOA. On Summer House, Carl's dry spell is finally over, but do we really need to hear about it? While Tom Schwartz gives relationship advice to Kyle (cursed), Lexi and Jesse's high school honeymoon phase is officially over, if it ever really began. In Atlanta, Drew gets a backdoor invite to Porsha's birthday trip, while Brit is using her misfortune to enforce her friendship demands on the group. Dylan also breaks down Disney's big reality push, and whether we'll ever have a true competitor to the Bravo universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin and his guest, Tamieka Weeks, discuss highlights from her risk career and how she felt, pivoting from claims adjusting to risk management. Tamieka tells of her role at Southwire and how she helps the evolving risk and insurance group. Tamieka digs into challenges she has faced at Southwire and in the RIMS Atlanta Chapter, where she serves on the board as a past president. She tells how the Chapter survived and improved during COVID-19. Tamieka speaks of her instant love of risk management and the excitement of waking up each day not knowing what was coming next. Tamieka provides advice for rising professionals and tells how the RIMS Atlanta Chapter works with risk and insurance students. Listen to Tamieka's advice for you. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] Registration is open for RISKWORLD 2025. Engage Today and Embrace Tomorrow with RIMS, from May 4th through May 7th in Chicago, Illinois. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:26] After you register, visit your App Store, search for RIMS Events, and download the RIMS Events App. Select RISKWORLD 2025, load the show onto your phone, and start building your RISKWORLD itinerary! [:42] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President, Tamieka Weeks. We will talk about her career journey and all the fantastic work she's done for the RIMS Atlanta Chapter. [1:07] In the spirit of National Electrical Safety Month, we will learn how she drives a culture of safety at Southwire. [1:15] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! RIMS is co-hosting an intensive four-day program which is your gateway to achieving two prestigious certifications, the DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP). [1:34] This workshop will be held from May 19th through the 22nd in collaboration with DRI International. Links to these courses can be found through the Certification page of RIMS.org and this episode's show notes. [1:49] Virtual Workshops! On June 12th, Pat Saporito will host “Managing Data for ERM” and she will return on June 26th to present the very popular new course, “Generative AI for Risk Management”. [2:06] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's show notes. [2:17] RISKWORLD registration is open. Engage Today and Embrace Tomorrow, from May 4th through 7th in Chicago. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. Also, remember that there will be lots of pre-conference workshops being held in Chicago just ahead of RISKWORLD. [2:35] These courses include “Applying and Integrating ERM,” “Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique,” and more! The links are in the show notes. [2:45] The Spencer Educational Foundation is having a Flash Sale for sponsorships at RISKWORLD! Sponsorship pricing has been reduced for the Spencer-CNA Pickleball Social on Saturday, May 3rd, and the Spencer-Gallagher Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 4th. [3:03] Sponsorships are still available for the Spencer-Sedgwick 5K Fun Run on Tuesday, May 6th. Visit Spencered.org/riskworld2025 to learn about these opportunities and more. Also, reach out to Spencer's Executive Director Megan Miller at MMiller@Spencered.org. [3:26] Our guest today is the Director of Global Risk Management and Insurance at Southwire Company in Georgia. She is also the former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President. Under her leadership, the chapter took home the RIMS 2022 Chapter of the Year Award at RISKWORLD. [3:46] She is Tamieka Weeks and I am so thrilled to finally get her on RIMScast to talk about her career journey, her work at Southwire, and what it was like to lead the RIMS Atlanta Chapter. [3:59] We will also talk about how Tamieka helps drive a culture of safety at Southwire, in the spirit of National Electrical Safety Month, coming up in May. [4:08] Interview! Tamieka Weeks, welcome to RIMScast!  [4:31] Tamieka Weeks started as a claims adjuster with a finance degree. Her career has been so different from many. Tamieka hopes all will take their journey for what it's worth and be proud of their accomplishments. [5:08] When someone approaches you with an opportunity, say Yes! Don't turn it down. You never know what doors may open. As a former claims adjuster, and now the Director of Global Risk Management and Insurance, she wants to have a relationship with the claims adjusters. [5:45] In a file review, Tamieka wants to know the why behind an insurance policy. She purchases a policy with the intent of protecting Southwire's assets. [6:29] Southwire is about an hour west of Atlanta, in Carrollton, Georgia. It is the leading manufacturer of wiring cable. Southwire will celebrate 75 years in March of 2030. Southwire is excited about where it is today and is looking forward to continuing to grow globally. [7:13] Tamieka knows to expect the unexpected and be able to pivot. She never knows what may come up in a day. She is open. She knows she is there to support the organization. [7:38] Tamieka is a trusted advisor and a subject matter expert within the organization. She prides herself on ensuring that everyone knows that she is here to support them. [7:54] Southwire has 9,000 employees. In November 2024, Southwire launched a risk management SharePoint site. It goes into risk management insurance definitions and surety bonds definitions. It's all about sharing the knowledge of the industry. [8:26] The SharePoint site also provides the claims reporting. Tamieka educates the employees on what to do when an incident occurs. The first thing is to report the claim to the TPA. If they have any questions, they can contact Tamieka. Tamieka is also responsible for surety bonds. [9:16] There is a checklist for property claims and those are reported to Tamieka. The instructions for what needs to happen on a property claim are on the SharePoint site. It's important to notify Tamieka so she can report the property claim. [9:32] It's all about everyone being aware of what needs to happen about an event. [9:41] Tamieka has been with Southwire for almost 12 years. She helped build the risk culture at Southwire. It's been a fun ride, for sure! [9:53] Tamieka partnered with several team members to develop the SharePoint site. It's been exciting for the organization. It was launched by the IT department and several others. Tamieka had spoken with risk professionals throughout the industry about what they were launching. [10:33] The beauty of the risk industry is that we don't have to reinvent the wheel. It's all about what we can do to enhance their organization through process improvement. [11:00] When Tamieka started with Southwire, she was busy administering certificates of insurance. The SharePoint site streamlines everything in a central location. People can see their insurance limits, request what they need, and submit information to their insurance brokers. [11:45] Tamieka's risk team of about 5 people reports to the General Counsel department. [12:27] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! On April 24th, Riskonnect returns to deliver “Better Together: The Marriage of Insurable Risk and Business Continuity.” Nonmembers can use the code BETTER50 at checkout for complimentary registration. [12:44] Zurich's webinar, “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” was rescheduled and will be held on May 1st at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. [12:52] If you were already registered for the original date, you do not need to take any action: You are now registered for the May 1st session with Zurich about “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding.” [13:04] On May 22nd, webinars are back with GRC, a TÜV SÜD Company, and their newest session, “Asset Valuations in 2025: Managing Tariffs, Inflation, and Rising Insurance Scrutiny”. [13:20] On June 5th, Zywave joins us to discuss “Today's Escalating Risk Trajectory: What's the Cause and What's the Solution?” We'll find out on June 5th! [13:31] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/Webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [13:43] There was a brief extension for educational session submissions for RIMS Canada, which will be held from September 14th through the 17th in Calgary. The link is in this episode's show notes. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca and submit your session by April 24th. [14:00] Let's Return to Our Interview with Former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President Tamieka Weeks! [14:18] When Tamieka joined risk management, she loved it instantly because it's continually evolving. The market and your company are evolving and you have to be able to embrace the change. There are always new risks and emerging risks. [14:43] Once, cyber risk was new. Now the new risk we're talking about is AI. Who knows what new risk we will be talking about in the next nine months to a year? To be in the risk management industry, you have to love it to wake up each day not knowing what to expect. [15:16] Tamiela says the meaningful relationships that we establish from day to day, month to month, and year to year are truly amazing. The industry is amazing, as well, from Atlanta to global. She is excited about RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. [15:43] RISKWORLD 2025 will be held from May 4th through May 7th, in Chicago, Illinois. [15:47] May is also National Electrical Safety Awareness Month in the U.S. Southwire is always focused on safety, with monthly training for team members. They focus on team members from entering the facilities to exiting the facilities. Safety is number one. [16:28] Southwire's Environmental Health and Safety Department strives for safety. Southwire recently completed Lockout/Tagout training, a safety procedure for properly shutting off equipment to ensure that no one is accidentally injured if machinery is being serviced. [17:01] Tamieka says labeling is placed on Southwire wires and cables to ensure the customers are aware of how to use the products. Customers can also download information on the safe use of Southwire products. This is part of Southwire's Environmental Health and Safety efforts. [17:43] RIMS Plug! From Ryan Harris, upcoming Keynote on the Main Stage on May 6th at RISKWORLD 2025, “Greetings RIMS members and global risk professionals! I'm Ryan Harris, Champion of Super Bowl 50, best-selling author, and award-winning broadcaster. [18:02] “I'm thrilled to be your Main Stage Keynote for RISKWORLD 2025, where we will discuss the transformative five steps to building a championship team and leading to win! You can learn more about me and my story by listening to RIMScast. [18:18] ”And more than anything, make sure to register for RISKWORLD 2025 by visiting RIMS.org/riskworld. I'm so thrilled to see you and I'm looking forward to us building together so that you can reach your greatest success!” [18:33] Thank you, again, Ryan. We look forward to seeing you at RISKWORLD 2025 on May 6th. A link to Ryan's episode of RIMScast, #325, is in this episode's show notes. Get a preview of the Super Bowl Champion and remember to register for RISKWORLD 2025. [18:49] Let's Return to the Conclusion of Our Interview with Tamieka Weeks! [19:10] Tamieka describes practicing risk management in the greater Atlanta area. She says it's all about the people and the risk management community. Everybody just loves everybody! It's Southern hospitality. When she joined the Atlanta RIMS Chapter, it was very welcoming. [19:34] When Tamieka joined the board, the board members saw so much potential in her. They assured her she could do this. Tamieka says Atlanta is the land of opportunity. Tamieka joined the chapter in 2013. She became the first Black female President of the Atlanta Chapter. [20:38] Tamieka became Chapter President during COVID-19. Her thoughts were about what she could do to make the organization better and what she could do for succession planning. [20:59] Members were at home. Tamieka connected with the previous presidents and prior board members. No one was in person. Tamieka asked the previous officers for their notes. They were happy to talk and share ideas to make the chapter succeed. [22:02] That moment was more about the Chapter and less about Tamieka. Tamieka built committees and sent surveys. Tamieka wanted to hear what the members had to say. She gave the board and members a voice. It was a fun time, working to make the chapter better. [22:44] The feedback from past presidents was the foundation to win 2022 Chapter of the Year! Their ability and willingness to help Tamieka in her role made the RIMS Atlanta Chapter special. [23:33] The chapter had a virtual social hour with a mixologist. They had a virtual trivia game. They had a virtual mentor event. They raised money at a Virtual Aid Conference. They were creative in everything they did. They were able to connect with members in a challenging time. [24:20] The surveys were critical. They partnered with global RIMS to enhance their bylaws. The new bylaws permitted the board to meet virtually. They changed their chapter website. They made many improvements to the chapter's success. [24:58] In 2025, Tamieka received the Walter H. Buce Jr. Memorial Award which honors the insurance and risk management professional of the year in the RIMS Atlanta Chapter. Tamieka calls the award overwhelming. She is deeply honored. It means the world to her. [26:04] Tamieka's advice for young risk professionals: “Stay focused. When others see potential in you, listen to them. Don't shy away. Work hard. Set clear goals. Trust in yourself. Stay dedicated. Be persistent. Be intentional. Your path will eventually reveal itself. [29:29] “You're going to have people around you that are going to be your cheerleaders. Please find a mentor. They're going to support you along the way. In Atlanta, I would also say we have focused on bridging the gap of rising risk professionals and students entering the industry.” [27:08] “The RIMS Atlanta Chapter has embraced what we can do to help and support the young professionals who are focused on entering the industry soon. That's been a huge success for the RIMS Atlanta Chapter, as well.” [27:28] Tamieka Weeks, It's such a pleasure to see you again. I look forward to seeing you after this episode comes out, at RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. Tamieka is looking forward to seeing everyone, It's going to be a great RISKWORLD! [27:46] Special thanks again to former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President and Walter Buce Award Winner, Tamieka Weeks for joining us here on RIMScast! Learn more about her and the chapter's fantastic work through the link in this episode's show notes. Of course, visit AtlantaRIMS.org. [28:05] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. 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You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [29:46] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Links: RISKWORLD 2025 — May 4‒7 | Register today! Download the RIMS Events app! Spencer's RISKWORLD Events — Register or Sponsor! RIMS Texas Regional 2025 — August 3‒5 | Advance registration rates now open. RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Risk Management magazine RIMS Now The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center Spencer Educational Foundation — General Grants 2026 — Application Dates Submit a session to RIMS Canada 2025 — Final Deadline April 24. 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We chat about our March MANness winner, Dylan Efron. Will he get a banner? Plus we dissect the Southern Charm reunion. Was Craig blind or blindsided? What is the JT/Venita timeline and why was he hiding his girlfriend? In Atlanta, we go to The Bank where the beginning of the end happens with Kenya. But should Britt be fired too? Come judge with us!You can find us:Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Merch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aarti's back to talk a full week of Housewives and Summer House. In Atlanta, the Hot dog king is causing havoc as are the terrible nose jobs on these women. In Beverly Hills, Sutton is the mouse they won't let go of. On Summer House, Carl is so weird but Craig is sinister.

Labor rallies are popping up across the country this week to call attention to the Trump administration's recent upheavals of the federal workforce. In Atlanta, Georgia, employees fromthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing back against the Trump administration's recent actions. Transportation Security Administration workers in San Diego, California, are calling for the revival of the agency's recently terminated union contract. And in Akron, Ohio, employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs are protesting recent terminations, which they say will harm the VA's ability to deliver services. The American Federation of Government Employees, which is leading many of the rallies, says it will continue to push back against the Trump administration's massive cuts to the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Labor rallies are popping up across the country this week to call attention to the Trump administration's recent upheavals of the federal workforce. In Atlanta, Georgia, employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing back against the Trump administration's recent actions. Transportation Security Administration workers in San Diego, California, are calling for the revival of the agency's recently terminated union contract. And in Akron, Ohio, employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs are protesting recent terminations, which they say will harm the VA's ability to deliver services. The American Federation of Government Employees, which is leading many of the rallies, says it will continue to push back against the Trump administration's massive cuts to the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fay Twersky, President and Director at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, on Accelerating Giving and Tackling Society's Biggest Challenges. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, founded nearly 30 years ago, is committed to accelerating philanthropy and tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Arthur M. Blank co-founded The Home Depot. Under the leadership of Fay Twersky, the foundation has expanded its giving and in 2024 granted approximately US $200 million, focusing on core areas, including: democracy, climate change, youth development, mental health and well-being, and community investment in Atlanta's west side. The foundation operates as a grant-making institution but also serves as a convener and collaborator, leveraging its influence to drive systemic change. One unique aspect of its work is the use of West Creek Ranch in Montana, a dedicated retreat space designed to foster meaningful dialogue and problem-solving among leaders in philanthropy, policy, and social change. The foundation is particularly invested in advancing innovative solutions. In climate change, it supports regenerative land management practices in Montana, helping ranchers adopt more sustainable approaches that benefit both the environment and their livelihoods. In Atlanta, it works to preserve affordable housing and promote economic mobility, including piloting a guaranteed income initiative. Mental health is a newly expanded priority, with a focus on early interventions in childhood and adolescence to prevent long-term crises. The foundation is supporting evidence-based programs like Inner Explorer, which introduces mindfulness practices in schools to help children regulate stress and improve academic outcomes. With a deep commitment to long-term partnerships, general operating support, and investing in organizations' capacity, the foundation prioritizes impact over bureaucracy. Twersky's philosophy — "Curiosity trumps certainty" — underscores the foundation's approach to learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement in its mission to repair and uplift society. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.    

Cemeteries Cleaning and Grave Rubbing - Karen and Blake are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the ethics and best practices around maintaining and preserving graveyards. Links for Grave Rubbers from CyberSpace:The article that inspired this conversation (via The Conversation)Ken Feder (friend of the show and emeritus professor of archaeology) sent along this helpful article about grave preservation.The woman with the pink foam (Kaeli Mae McEwen - aka "Clean Girl") has a site where she sells the stuff.In Atlanta - at historic Oakland Cemetery - they have community cleaning projects.  They list this under an article titled "Pro Team Field Notes on Scrubbing the Surface"Thoughts on Grave Rubbing from a blogger.Additional Links:Since we mentioned The Conversation, by coincidence Jeb Card got interviewed about his paranormal course at University of Ohio - check it!Karen's book Bitch: The Journey of a Word is out now - grab a copy! (affiliate link)Don't forget to grab a copy of Joe Nickell's The Science of Monsters: Tracking the Real-Life Creatures - every sale helps MonsterTalk! (affiliate link)And if you want to meet me at sea in the Bermuda Triangle, sign up for the Skeptoid Adventure - there's still a few cabins left! (as of 2/1/2025)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

This Saturday will mark two years since the death of environmental activist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán. They were fatally shot by Georgia State Troopers during a reported “clearing operation” at the site of the soon-to-be Atlanta-area Police and Firefighter Training Center. While the Georgia Bureau of Investigations claims troopers fired in self-defense, the family of Paez Terán, also known as Tortuguita, have filed a lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations. To discuss their legal action, Show Host Rose Scott will be joined by one of the family attorneys, Jeff Filipovits of Spears and Filipovits, LLC. For more than a week, there’s been an international effort to extinguish the multiple deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Among the structures consumed by the flames are businesses and homes in the historically diverse community of Altadena, California. Now, there’s a local effort to help one of those businesses rebuild. The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop is owned by a family with Georgia roots. After 55-years of business, It was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. In Atlanta, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours is hosting an MLK Day Brunch to raise money for The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop. Show Host Rose Scott speaks to Chef Deborah VanTrece about the fundraiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the tWiRE Podcast, we dive into the biggest stories shaping the real estate market. The Supreme Court has denied the National Association of Realtors' appeal in a high-stakes legal battle with the Department of Justice, leaving the industry facing increased scrutiny. Meanwhile, California wildfires are wreaking havoc on housing markets, leading to rising evictions, heightened property speculation, and executive orders aimed at addressing the crisis. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are emerging as a vital solution in Los Angeles, even as wildfires test the resilience of local housing stock. Across the country, starter homes remain frustratingly out of reach for buyers, and soaring mortgage rates—now at their highest since May—are dampening demand, despite a modest rise in home tours to start the year. In Atlanta, a federal lawsuit accuses landlords of orchestrating a rent price-fixing scheme that could be costing renters millions, raising questions about fairness in the rental market. With these headlines and more, we're breaking down the week's biggest challenges and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating today's market.

Leslie Appleton-Young, an economist with FMLS, joins host Carol Morgan for this week's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Appleton-Young discusses the housing market's current state and changes in real estate trends following the 2024 election. Current State of Atlanta's Housing Market “Georgia is leading the south and the rest of the country in terms of job growth and opportunities and quality of life, and all of those things that kind of feed into the demand for housing,” said Appleton-Young. “The issue is that price appreciation has been extremely robust as well over the last 10 years or so particularly since the pandemic and it's really created an affordability issue.” Appleton-Young emphasizes that higher mortgage rates are also to blame for the housing affordability issues in Atlanta. The rates were close to 2% in 2021 and 2022 but jumped to around 7% last year. In short, the demand for housing is robust; however, the supply of affordable options is somewhat constrained. “I want to say one of the fundamental realities of the market right now is how many current homeowners are locked into their current mortgage,” said Appleton-Young. “There are numbers floating around, but one of the ones I found credible was that 80% of the mortgagees have a rate at 4% or less. So, what that means is, when rates are as they currently are, at 6.7%, they're not thinking about selling their home. They may not love their home, but they love their mortgage.” How are resale properties competing with new construction homes? Appleton-Young doesn't believe that there is competition, specifically in downtown Atlanta, because there is not much room for new construction. The existing resale properties often need some time and investment to meet modern expectations, but the potential is there. As you venture outside the perimeter, opportunities for new development expand, and families have the opportunity to purchase larger homes with larger yards. Evolving Trends and Buyer Demographics Looking to buy your home in cash? All-cash buyers have an advantage in the housing market. In Atlanta, the median home price is $514,000, a significant difference from Georgia's median price of $350,000. Many buyers are relocating from states like California, where the median price surpasses $1 million, so Atlanta's prices seem affordable in comparison. Long time Georgia residents are getting more and more frustrated with this trend, not only because it lessens the supply, but also because it affects affordability as well. Appleton-Young mentions that townhome development has significantly shaped the Atlanta market, offering lower cost per square footage and enticing amenities. Additionally, more single buyers, especially females, are home shopping near areas with highly rated education, increased walkability and top safety scores. Multigenerational housing is in demand as well, with many families looking for properties that include carriage houses or even a third floor to accommodate more individuals living together. How the Real Estate Sector Will Be Impacted by the 2024 Presidential Election President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on overseas goods, as well as from Canada and Mexico. If everything else remains the same, those higher taxes will still be inflationary, passing down the costs to consumers. Appleton-Young said, “The other issue about limiting and reducing the labor supply, particularly in lower wage jobs in agriculture and in construction and so on, is also going to put upward pressure on prices in the homebuilding industry.” The housing market is very rate-driven and relies on the balance of two factors – prices and employment. The federal government has a dual mandate that attempts to keep prices low and employment opportunities flowing. Appleton-Young anticipates that rates will come down this year but says that homebuyers should watch for official updates as the 2025 year progresses.

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Dennis McConnell, president of Healthy House of Georgia, joins host Carol Morgan for this week's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, McConnell discusses steps to creating a conservation community, including balancing environmental preservation with residential needs and how the planning process differs from conventional developments. What defines a conservation community? Conservation communities take special care to preserve natural areas like forests, wetlands and watersheds and create housing that complements the landscape. It's the idea that “you don't need to take everything to have a good life.” These communities use the natural landscape to create distinctive neighborhoods instead of pursuing the maximum developed area. What are some goals when designing a conservation community, and what are some challenges? Land is the most significant consideration. In Atlanta, finding larger sections of land is achievable but expensive due to zoning. McConnell weighs the economic and physical development needs of the properties and assesses from there. McConnell's most recent project, Pendergrast Farm, presented unique challenges due to its location. The land was initially zoned for three-quarter acre properties because that was what a septic tank would fit on in the 1950s. That altered the development plan, made it an expensive property to obtain and created challenges within the natural landscape. McConnell said, “The land was cotton fields after World War II, so all the trees that we're saving now have grown up since 1945, which is a slightly different bent than you'll see in some places where a pine forest should be an oak forest, which takes long to grow.” In order to develop Pendergrast Farm, McConnell and his team worked with county officials to create a new zoning category to accommodate the needs of conservation communities. This precedent makes the development of future communities in DeKalb County one step easier in the future. Other considerations must be made regarding the natural landscape. With streams comes the need for bridges unless the community has double-entry. Preserving rock and forest features also takes time and strategic planning. McConnell also emphasizes the importance of considering factors like amenities in the site plan. For some conservation communities, the open space around the residences is enough, and for others, there is a need for more modern offerings like a pool, sports courts, a clubhouse, etc. “We've been able to get around a 20% premium over the average price in the larger community by having it with an amenity package that people value,” said McConnell. Tune in to the full interview above to learn more about starting a conservation community. For more about Pendergrast Farm, visit www.PendergrastFarm.com. More information about Healthy House of Georgia can be found at www.HealthyHouseofGeorgia.com. About Pendergrast Farm Recently named the Community of the Year for a community with 20 homes or less, Pendergrast Farm is a 20-home conservation community that promotes sustainable living with proximity to Emory University, local hospitals and Atlanta's best attractions. The community is thoughtfully arranged around a 1-acre urban farm to cultivate a strong connection with Georgia's rich flora and fauna. About Healthy House of Georgia Led by President Dennis McConnell, Healthy House of Georgia brings 60+ years of homebuilding experience, specializing in customer service and a focus on custom home construction. McConnell's vast list of in-house and vendor resources ensures that your custom home project is everything you want and more! Podcast Thanks A special thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. It is currently working on strategies for the Google Helpful Content update and ways to incorporate AI into sales an...

It's the beginning of a long holiday weekend here in the United States. Here's an extra episode for your travels! We are JUST about to hit the road on the Judge John Hodgman Road Court so we thought we'd share another great one from our last tour. This one was recorded LIVE in Atlanta on the Van Freaks Roadshow. A dispute about some old speakers, a case on middle names, and some wrestlers arguing about CHILI! Plus some house music from the Chuck Bryant Trio. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, know that you'll have more fun experiencing a live episode IRL! Get your Judge John Hodgman ROAD COURT tickets at maximumfun.org/events and submit your cases at maximumfun.org/jjho! And if you're IN Atlanta, don't miss our guest Chuck Bryant and his podcast STUFF YOU KNOW  Live September 7 at Symphony Hall! Tickets are available HERE. Judge John Hodgman: Road Court! Tickets are on sale NOW! For dates and more information, go to maximumfun.org/events.

The Daily Dog is your home for Underdog picks for Wednesday. Each day host Britton Hess gives you his favorite Underdog plays for MLB, tennis, UFC, NFL and more! Subscribe for your Daily Dog! Today's show features Underdog Picks for Wednesday July 24th in ATP Tennis and Major League baseball.The show slip features three Underdog picks with a 6.12x multiplier.In Atlanta, I think Juncheng Shang will have higher than 5.5 aces against his low level opponent, Andres Martin. This match was supposed to take place yesterday but got rained out. Let's hope an extra day of rest allows Shang to put a little extra spin on his serves today. Next I am targeting Gunnar Henderson versus the Marlins and starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. Gunnar was held hitless yesterday, and I have some strong thoughts on how he will rebound from that performance. The last baseball play features a future star in the league, Mark Vientos. He is having an underrated season and has an interesting, but short, history versus Gerrit Cole and the Yankees. These three plays come together for 6.12x multiplierThe Daily Do(n)g Squad is Back With the Heavy HittersRafael DeversLuke RaleyAaron JudgeThis flex play returns 37.96x your money if it goes 3/3 and 8.43x if 2/3 selections go yard!Make sure you are subscribed to shorts or are following me on twitter, as I put out promo slips multiple times a week and they have yielded a 126% ROI. New to Underdog Fantasy? Sign up with Promo Code "DAILYDOG" for a deposit match bonus worth up to $250 when following this link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-p...Subscribe to The Daily Dog for daily Underdog picks! Visit https://sg.pn/dailydog to find the podcast on your favorite provider! Follow Britton On Twitter: https://x.com/brittonhessDaily Dog Pick Results: https://tr.ee/DoOXTaIK_zMore SGPN Content Here: https://sportsgamblingpodcast.com JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersCirca Sports - 16 MILLION in guaranteed prizes w/ Circa Survivor & Circa Millions - https://www.circasports.com/circa-sports-millionFootball Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/Rithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $250 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io================================================================Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

There are climate heroes everywhere among us, but few get the public attention they deserve. Matt Scott, director of storytelling and engagement at Project Drawdown, has been shining a light on the work of such people in cities across the country in his documentary short series “Drawdown's Neighborhood.” In Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, the San Francisco Bay Area and more, Scott lifts up underrepresented voices of those working directly in their communities on climate issues. This week, we feature some of those voices. Guests: Matt Scott, Director of Storytelling & Engagement, Project Drawdown Grace Anderson, Founder, The Lupine Collaborative Ashia Ajani, Storyteller, Climate Justice Educator, Mycelium Youth Network

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“We're playing pool with Captain Heart Attack here…” - Eric on this movie's police captain On this week's episode, we're kicking off the 2024 Listener Request Month with a dirty-ass 1970's-feeling cop movie that came out in 1989, Night Game! Why is Roy Scheider's character making such a big deal out of this gifted television set? Can that future mother-in-law just take it down a notch or two? Why is that police chief character looking like he's about to have a heart attack in every scene? Why does this movie focus so much on Roy Scheider's upcoming wedding? And is this actually a slasher movie? PLUS: Hilarious fuck-ups from famous serial killers!  Night Game stars Roy Scheider, Karen Young, Richard Bradford, Paul Gleason, Carlin Glynn, Anthony Palmer, Alex Morris, Rex Linn, and Lane Smith as Witty; directed by Peter Masterson.  This week's episode is brought to you in part by Bespoke Post! Get a free Mystery Gift with your first monthly shipment when you sign up at Box of Awesome DOT COM and enter the code WHM at checkout. That's Box of Awesome DOT COM, code WHM for a free Mystery Gift with your first monthly shipment. Box of Awesome DOT COM, code WHM! Be sure to catch us on tour this spring, gang! We'll be hitting Atlanta, Houston and Austin and we wanna see you come out! Head over to our tour page and get them tix! In Atlanta we're talking about Gerard Butler in Gamer, Houston is a W❤️M on Robocop 2, and in Austin we're doing another W❤️M celebrating the great Robert Rodriguez movie, From Dusk Till Dawn! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Time Runner, Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!

“I think Vegas is the place where you also go to bury your mistakes and make new ones…” - Chris  On this week's episode, we welcome back our Dead Meat buds, James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, to talk about the completely entertaining, direct-to-video horror sequel, Leprechaun 3! How amazingly does the Leprechaun fit right in when he gets to Las Vegas? How hysterically naive is this Scott fella when playing in the casino? Why does the Big Boss at this casino have his big, fancy, Boss Suite… on the third floor? And why does it take the Leprechaun so long to kill that pawn shop owner? PLUS: Where can we get a copy of this amazing folklore encyclopedia CD-ROM? Leprechaun 3 stars Warwick Davis, John Gatins, Lee Armstrong, John DeMita, Michael Callan, Marcelo Tubert, and Caroline Williams as Loretta; directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. Be sure to catch us on tour this spring, gang! We'll be hitting Atlanta, Houston and Austin and we wanna see you come out! Head over to our tour page and get them tix! In Atlanta we're talking about Gerard Butler in Gamer, Houston is a W❤️M on Robocop 2, and in Austin we're doing another W❤️M celebrating the great Robert Rodriguez movie, From Dusk Till Dawn! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Time Runner, Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!

“I think the beauty of [this movie], if there is, is that Patrick Stewart gets to act like a child through most of this! - Chris  On this week's episode, this one's a long-time coming as we finally chat about the ridiculous Patrick Stewart made-for-Showtime thriller, Safe House! What's with this abhorrent Pool Man character and the impressions? How hilarious is it that the so-called villain's name is pronounced like, “Michael Moore”? How many times has Patrick Stewart's character almost been sued by maids and groundskeepers for all the ‘drills' he runs around them? And why couldn't we get a little more Hector Elizondo in this movie? PLUS: John Wayne tries to order lunch at a Wendy's!  Safe House stars Patrick Stewart, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Hector Elizondo, Joy Kilpatrick, and Craig Shoemaker as Stuart; directed by Eric Steven Stahl. This episode is sponsored in part by MeUndies! Good things come in big packages at MeUndies. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at MeUndies dot com slash whm. That's Me Undies dot com slash whm for 20% off, plus free shipping. MeUndies—comfort from the outside in. This ep is also brought to you by Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. That's RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. RocketMoney dot com slash WHM. Be sure to catch us on tour this spring, gang! We'll be hitting Atlanta, Houston and Austin and we wanna see you come out! Head over to our tour page and get them tix! In Atlanta we're talking about Gerard Butler in Gamer, Houston is a W❤️M on Robocop 2, and in Austin we're doing another W❤️M celebrating the great Robert Rodriguez movie, From Dusk Till Dawn! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Time Runner, Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!

“This [movie] is as important to the Special Relationship as anything that ever happened in the 90s” - Chris On this week's episode, we're chatting about one of the most financially successful but also grating and poorly-edited rom-coms of all time, Notting Hill! How is Hugh Grant keeping this travel bookstore in business? Was anyone gonna buy that cool Beavis and Butt-head stained glass window? Why is Jules acting so tired and bored in this one? And how did they let the final edit come out this shoddy? PLUS: Steve gives a British door update! Notting Hill stars Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, James Dreyfus, Gina McKee, Tim McInnerny, Emma Chambers, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Clarke Peters, Mischa Barton, and Rhys Ifans as Spike; directed by Roger Michell. This episode is brought to you in part by Seed! Trust your gut with Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/whm and use code 25WHM to get 25% off your first month. That's 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic at Seed dot com slash whm, code 25WHM.  This ep is also brought to you in part by Factor! Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 and use code whm50 to get 50% off. That's code whm50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 to get 50% off! Be sure to catch us on tour this spring, gang! We'll be hitting Atlanta, Houston and Austin and we wanna see you come out! Head over to our tour page and get them tix! In Atlanta we're talking about Gerard Butler in Gamer, Houston is a W❤️M on Robocop 2, and in Austin we're doing another W❤️M celebrating the great Robert Rodriguez movie, From Dusk Till Dawn! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Time Runner, Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!