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Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In politics, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker launches IL Pride Connect, the nation's first statewide LGBTQIA+ resource hub and legal hotline. Meanwhile, the Trump administration plans to ban transgender healthcare for federal workers in 2026 and promotes conversion therapy as an alternative. In Florida, officials erase the Pulse nightclub rainbow crosswalk in the middle of the night. On the culture front, Lil Nas X faces legal and health challenges, Billy Porter steps into beauty with Black Mona Lisa Beauty, and conservatives blame LGBTQ folks over the Cracker Barrel logo change. Let's get into it.  Want to support this podcast?

We're at the "elected local officials could be jailed for their votes" portion of the slow-roll to full-on MAGA authoritarianism in the United States. Fulton County Democrats are refusing to seat two election denier Republican nominees to its election board, with the county and state GOP now seeking legal recourse which could include fines and jail time for commissioners who keep voting to refuse seating those nominees. They're not refusing to seat Republicans, period; just these two, particular (as Fair Fight calls them) 'conspiracy theorists.' Joining me to discuss are Fulton County district three commissioner Dana Barrett - who's seeking to unseat commission chair Rob Pitts - and Fair Fight's Max Flugrath. Max and I further discuss Fair Fight's activism for voters being disenfranchised by mass voter purges occurring right now; purges that disproportionately affect voters of color. ------In Florida, that state's transportation department cowering to Trump transportation secretary Sean Duffy's anti-gay, anti-woke screed to whitewash rainbow crosswalks and other street messaging from America's roads, took all the color out of the Pulse Nightclub crosswalk memorial.Because the cruelty is the point. It isn't speaking to "all lives matter," for sure.

What does it take to build in today's housing market? A lot of adaptability! Chris and Clif Poston, principals of Traton Homes, join Host Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss Traton Homes' steady transition into the Florida housing market and Traton University, an internal training program recently opened to the public to share industry insights. Traton University Chris Poston started Traton University with Traton Homes' VP of Construction, Bob Hupp, as a method for training employees on emerging technology, trends and other topics related to residential construction. In March, the program launched publicly with a blog on insights from the Synovus Bank 2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast. His second installment covered residential development growth in Georgia and Florida, which together account for 40% of growth in the Southeast. Balancing Design with Affordability Clif Poston emphasizes that a neighborhood's size plays a major role in its design and affordability. Traton first approaches a potential development from an economic viewpoint, asking “What product line is achievable here?” and “How many lots can reasonably fit here within that product line?” Geographical concerns are assessed next, followed by potential amenity offerings. “It's an economic trade-off and every deal is independent,” said Clif Poston. “We try to find that perfect blend and it takes a collaborative effort between different parts of the company to get that done.” Expansion into Florida “The market itself seems to be such a growing place to be, and so we did some build-to-rent homes down there for one of our partners,” said Clif Poston. “It gave us a good jumping-off platform to get immersed in the subculture down there and meet everybody. We've closed on several new projects and have several more that we're hoping to close on in the next six or eight months.” Traton Homes just expanded its reach into Florida's Panhandle with neighborhoods in Tallahassee and Panama City, Fla. Clif Poston describes building in Florida as a “total inverse” of Georgia due to its unique topography and weather conditions. In Florida, all homes must be built four feet above ground to account for groundwater. What products are Traton Homes building in Florida? The builder's active adult floor plans have been very successful, specifically the ranch-story homes with zero-step entry. It is also building townhomes and some luxury, higher-end homes. Traton is pleased to announce that Pearl Place in Blue Mountain Beach, Fla., will offer walkability to the beach and spacious floor plans. These homes will be pool standard with 12-foot ceilings on the first floor and five to six bedrooms on 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. Davis Landing in Panama City is another luxurious choice, featuring nine lots with deep-water dock access and 30 interior lots. “We're trying to be more reactive to what the buyers want and give them that next level of design,” said Clif Poston. “While we're using a little bit of our Atlanta product, we are trying to make it design-driven enough to really fit the specific submarkets and what the buyers want down there.” Chris Poston points out several differences between Traton's active adult buyers and single-family home buyers and how it's pivoting to accommodate both. He explains that lower-priced point homes are more competitive, while active adult buyers often pay in cash and can afford a more expensive product. Other elements that Traton considers for its single-family home target group include incentives to draw in first-time buyers, convenient locations and favorable school districts. Active adult buyers are often less concerned about location but instead prioritize amenities and community engagement. Chris Poston said, “They want a nice house and want all the stuff in it, but at the end of the day, there is a price we pay making sure we're putting all the features to attract them to those single-family houses.”

This episode, we welcome back estate planning expert Nicole Cleland to discuss important topics such as how property passes after death, the rights of spouses and blended families, challenges minors face when inheriting, and the benefits of avoiding probate. Whether you're single, married, or navigating a complex family dynamic, this episode offers valuable insights to help you protect your legacy and plan effectively for the future.   Learn more about Nicole and Legacy Protection Lawyers Contact info: www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com Phone 727-471-5868   Helpful Information: PFG Website: https://www.pfgprivatewealth.com/ Contact: 813-286-7776 Email: info@pfgprivatewealth.com   Disclaimer: PFG Private Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. The topics and information discussed during this podcast are not intended to provide tax or legal advice. Investments involve risk, and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial advisor and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed on this podcast. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed insurance agents.     Marc: Time once again for another edition of Retirement Planning Redefined with John and Nick from PFG Private Wealth. And once again, we're going to continue our conversation with Nicole Cleland on estate planning. So really happy to have her back on this chat with us. And if you've got questions, need some help when it comes to the legal side of things, reach out to them at legacyprotectionlawyers.com. That's legacyprotectionlawyers.com. And of course, if you've got some questions on the financial side, reach out to John and Nick at pfgprivatewealth.com, pfgprivatewealth.com.   Nicole, welcome back in. Thanks for being here again.   Nicole Cleland: Thanks for having me again.   Marc: Lovely to talk with you. And John, my friend, thanks for being here as we continue this chat with Nicole. We covered a lot of stuff and I want to kind of circle back to a few pieces. We were talking about property, how it passes on death. Who should inherit your assets? I think that's kind of maybe a big question for people in general.   Nicole Cleland: So this is what we call testamentary intent, meaning you can leave your assets to whomever you want. There is no restriction or requirement on who takes from your estate. However, most states, Florida included, has a law that says if you are married, you cannot disinherit your spouse. And sort of the philosophy behind that is if you had, back in the old days, husbands were the breadwinners, wife stayed homemaker. And if husband wanted to leave assets to someone else, his children, a mistress, something like that, the law would not allow you to disinherit that spouse. And that's sole control.   So the law presumes that spouses are meant to be taken care of and you cannot leave your spouse less than a certain percent. In Florida, that percent is 30%. So although you can disinherit the rotten children, you can't disinherit the spouse.   Marc: Okay. I like that.   John: So I'd also say this becomes very important when you have blended families. I'll say that.   Nicole Cleland: Absolutely.   John: Working with clients where it's second marriage, kids. This becomes a very important topic that I think most people I'll say that haven't gone through an estate plan or just haven't made that decision yet to go through it, have no idea this even exists. And also I've even talked to some pretty savvy attorneys that I've talked to and I mention it, like, "What are you talking about?" And they look it up and they're like, "I had no idea."   Nicole Cleland: Yeah, it's one of those things that a lot of people don't realize because again, circling back to that testamentary intent, you should be able to leave your assets to whomever you want, but the law's not going to say that for a spouse. And you're right on the money there, John, with the blended family situation.   And I usually try to even say it's not always that later-in-life marriage couple. So if you've got a husband and wife that get married later in life, they both have children from prior relationships, we usually find that they honor that testamentary intent, meaning, all right, husband, whenever you pass, you can leave your money to your children and then I'm going to leave my money to my children. We don't need to leave anything for each other. We're getting married later in life. We've built our wealth so we don't need to support each other.   But what ends up happening is if my husband passed away and I'm still alive, I might be older and a little bit more vulnerable. And usually I find that it's the kids of the surviving spouse that end up saying, "No, mom, you're entitled to that elective share. You're entitled to that 30%. You need to pursue it." And it's usually the children of that surviving spouse in that blended marriage that end up trying to push for things that that married couple really had no intent to do.   Marc: Is it easier or more complicated for folks on a... I guess if you've never had children and just you're single or whatever, do people feel like, "Well, I don't need any of this stuff because it's just me"? But you still have to leave your stuff somewhere, right?   Nicole Cleland: Right. No, and I think it's where whether you're single, whether you're married, like I mentioned on our last podcast, I made a comment that everyone has an estate plan, you just may not know what it is.   Marc: Right.   Nicole Cleland: So a lot of people where let's say you have a young person who's working out in Silicon Valley, they graduated from an Ivy League school, they're making a ton of money out there, and they were raised by their mom but have no relationship with their father. In that instance, if that single individual passes away, not married, no children, their money's not going to go to the mom that raised them single-handedly. It's going to go 50/50. And I see that. I see those instances where you have money going to estranged family members, family members you had no relationship with because you just did not know what the law was going to presume you wanted.   Marc: Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. And it gets really interesting because it's more complex than I think people realize, but yet it's also something simple to handle. You just need to get it done. And that's where making sure that you're checking off beneficiaries and all those things come into play as well.   John: And I'll jump in here. Just I'd say that the biggest thing I think doing estate plan, and I'll say guilty where I didn't officially do one until my daughter, my first daughter was two, it was just kind of peace of mind that it was done. Because it was always kind of lingering there like, "Hey, you got to get this done." And finally when I did it was just like, "Hey, I'm good." And then we make updates to it. But it was a relief to get it done and know that my wishes would be taken care of if something happened to me and Jenny.   Nicole Cleland: And I think that type of planning is very important for younger couples that do have children. You can name who you would want to have what I call custodial care for your child, who your children would live with if something happened to you and your spouse. But that also doesn't mean that has to be the same person that's managing the money. So you might have one person that decides whether your child goes to public or private school, whether they go to church or not, but then you can have someone else be the one to manage the checkbook, so to speak.   But the other thing that's wrecking havoc on our world a little bit is ancestry.com, believe it or not. We're having children that no one knew existed come to the forefront. So that's where planning could be even more important is you might have biological children that you did not know about.   John: So I got to ask, I know this isn't a topic we were going to discuss, but how often is that happening and do those surprise kids, let's call it, have any rights?   Nicole Cleland: Great question. So I've had it come up once, and it was in the context of what we call an intestate estate. So there are two different types of probates in the sense of who are your beneficiaries, meaning an intestate estate is a probate administration where the decedent had no will. So the law declares who your beneficiaries are, who your heirs are. A testate estate is a probate administration where you have a will. And so your will that you've created dictates the beneficiaries under your estate administration.   Most wills, at least I will say most good wills define who your children are. So for example, if I was creating a will for someone, I would say, "Okay, your children are A, B, and C. and for purposes of this document we're limiting your descendants or your children to those three kids."   Now, with an intestate estate, the one that I'm speaking of that we had happen is the family sort of was suspicious of this individual being a descendant. And after a paternity test, it was deemed true. But that didn't come to fruition until after the person had passed and the parent of this minor wanted to stake a claim in the estate. And they were successful because they were a biological child, even though there was no relationship at all, the child did not know the other family members. But they were an equal child to all the other children, even though they're technically half sibling. But it was a direct child of the decedent.   Marc: Wow. Yeah, it gets a little sticky there. So we tend to think about that with celebrities or something like that. But I guess, yeah, it can happen anywhere.   Nicole Cleland: Yeah, it really can. And it's not fun to manage because now as the attorney, I'm having to really make sure my clients understand, my executors or my personal representatives, I have to ask them, "Are you sure these are the only children of the decedent?"   Marc: I'm sure you get, "What kind of question is that?"   Nicole Cleland: Correct. Yeah, it's not a fun one, but it's something that I have to say, really make sure we've got the right heirs here.   Marc: Yeah, that certainly, it was a great question by John. I didn't even think about that, kind of kids coming out of nowhere. And maybe this is one reason, Nicole, why people want to avoid probate amongst other reasons, right? Because if you're going to a trust or something like that, you have more privacy, correct? Where probate is out in the open.   Nicole Cleland: That's correct. So trust administrations are typically private, meaning we don't file the trust anywhere. We don't have any sort of public record of the administration process. But probate is the opposite. We have to deposit your will with the court. The probate administration is all public record. So whenever you have a probate proceeding, we talked in our last session about how long it can take. I'm saying now the average is about 12 to 18 months. And a lot of that is, I think directly dependent on your fiduciary, your personal representative that you have serving in that role. Some of it is the court, but a lot of it is that person that you have named.   But a lot of people tend to shy away from probate administrations, not because it's necessarily public and not so much because of the delay, but the cost. The cost for probate proceedings here in Florida are statutory, which means there is a Florida statute dictating the schedule on what is deemed a reasonable fee for not just your personal representative but the lawyer.   And in Florida, 3% of the probate estate is deemed reasonable. So if you've got a million dollar investment account that needs to go through probate, and it could just be the one account, what would be presumed a reasonable fee under Florida law would be 3%, 3% for the lawyer and 3% for your personal representative. So just right there, you've got 6% coming from that million dollar account, $60,000 for a probate administration. So the cost can add up fairly quickly, especially the bigger and the more complex the size of the estate.   John: Yeah. And I'll add to that just kind of personal experience. You don't know what you don't know. And I'll tell you that even though I'm somewhat in the industry, not an attorney, there's a lot of questions that I'm having for helping my wife be the executor of her father's estate. And it's like, "Hey, what about this?" So we're emailing the probate attorney quite a bit of just, "Hey, what about this scenario? What about this?" And there's a lot of nuances that I think the average person just is not aware of.   Nicole Cleland: Absolutely. I think for most administrations, we always joke here in the estate planning world in the administration side is there's no easy probate. There's something new in every single probate administration that you have just because the family dynamic could be different, the type of asset that could be different. You could have what I would deem a very easy probate where the only thing we have to transfer title to is maybe the house. But let's say the house isn't selling. Let's say the mortgage is worth more than the house, or there's a special assessment on the condo or one of the beneficiaries doesn't want to consent to the sale. Something, anything can just come up at any time with a probate administration that can turn what I would deem an easy probate into a very, very complicated one.   And like John said, you don't know what you don't know, and sometimes you can't envision or foresee what's going to happen at the end of the probate proceeding. But surprises do often come along. And that's where I think sometimes experience can really matter in terms of the type of attorney that you pick because they're going to have experience dealing with this type of issue, this type of condo that's being sold or this type of family dynamic that's occurring or something like that.   John: Nicole, how about something that comes up a lot with I would say Nick and I is minors. Minors that potentially could or have inherited money that maybe they were listed on a beneficiary account and the person didn't know the rules in Florida with minors inheriting money. How does that work?   Nicole Cleland: Yeah, that is just not great planning, frankly. I think a lot of people who maybe don't have a lot of wealth or have young children, they name their minor children as a default, and it becomes really sticky very quickly. And even in the best of scenarios where let's say you've named your minor as the beneficiary on an account, and let's say we have to do a guardianship for that child because minors can't manage over a certain dollar amount, or let's say you even have a custodial account, even if all of those get teed up perfectly, at the end of the day when those minors inherit the money, they're 18 years old or 21 years old, or even 25 years old. And I don't know about you, but I don't see a lot of financially savvy or financially prudent 18-year-olds or 21-year-olds.   So it ends up being where even in best of scenarios, without proper planning for young kids, it's really hard for someone in their early twenties to inherit any type of money, not just a significant amount.   John: Yeah, I'd say one thing we come across when we're doing initial consults, we'll do reviews of beneficiaries and we'll see minors as contingents. And that's where, going back to who needs an estate plan or why, I think people really need to take a look at that with kids.   Nicole Cleland: They really do. Because that's the one where, again, even if we're able to do the guardianship for that minor or a custodial account or something, it just doesn't work well when you have a young person inheriting.   I've had a minor, no, actually take that back, they were an adult, inherit a life insurance policy, and I think they were 21, what the law presumes financially mature enough to inherit money. And this 21-year-old spent over half a million dollars in life insurance in a year.   Marc: Wow.   Nicole Cleland: And they had nothing to show for it at the end of that year, nothing. It was you almost felt guilty asking them what did you even spend that money on? Because they're just so young. And it wasn't necessarily their fault in the sense that that was not the planning that should have been put in place for that person.   Marc: Yeah, their sneaker collection was amazing.   Nicole Cleland: Yeah, I couldn't even say that. There was no collection to speak of.   Marc: Oh, geez.   Nicole Cleland: I have no idea where the money went.   Marc: Really? Oh, no. Well, that's terrible. That's the importance, right? That's the importance of, and that's a great way to wrap up this episode, Nicole, the importance of planning for the individual, for the situation, just it's paramount. Right?   So get onto the calendar, have a conversation. If you need some help, reach out to Nicole and the team at legacyprotectionlawyers.com, that's legacyprotectionlawyers.com, or call them at 727-471-5868. That's 727-471-5868 to have a conversation about your situation. And of course, as always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, Retirement Planning Redefined with John and Nick. You can find that on Apple or Spotify. And of course, if you need to make it easy, just go to their website and get some time with them as well, pfgprivatewealth.com. That is pfgprivateweath.com.   Nicole, what does it look like if people want to reach out to you and the firm?   Nicole Cleland: We would love for clients to reach out and ask to meet with one of our attorneys to get a little bit more of a specific recommendation as to their family and their situation. Everyone is different. There's no cookie-cutter approach to planning, and it's important that people talk to an attorney or a professional that can be a little bit more custom approach to their type of plan. So they can give us a call and we can offer a complimentary consultation to kind of go over that in more detail with them.   Marc: All right, there you go. So thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We appreciate it. Again, reach out to them at legacyprotectionlawyers.com. That's legacyprotectionlawyers.com. And thanks for tuning in to Retirement Planning Redefined with John and Nick.  

In Florida, National Guard troops were activated to support Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers in nine cities. The move is part of a larger escalation that expands the military's involvement in immigration operations. Also: today's stories, including residents rebuilding after a volcano eruption in the Canary Islands, aid matchmakers filling the gap left by USAID funding cuts, and the wider impact of Corporation for Public Broadcasting's shutdown on the media landscape. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp for today's news.

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Conservationist and environmental advocate Ben Lowe discusses our ecological crisis, the role of Christian faith and spirituality, and how churches can respond with hope, action, and theological depth. He joins Mark Labberton for a grounded conversation on the intersection of faith, climate change, and the church's role in ecological justice. As Executive Director of A Rocha USA, Lowe brings over two decades of experience in environmental biology, ethics, and faith-based conservation to explore how Christians can engage meaningfully with environmental crises. They moves from scientific clarity about climate urgency to the theological blind spots that have hindered the Christian response. Together, they explore how churches across the U.S. and beyond are reclaiming creation care—not as a political issue, but as a form of discipleship and worship. With stories ranging from urban stream cleanups to coral reef restoration, Lowe emphasizes small, local, relational efforts that respond to God's ongoing work in the world. At the heart of the conversation lies a call to moral will, theological clarity, and faithfulness in the face of ecological grief. Episode Highlights “The world is good—but it's groaning.” “Small does not mean insignificant… We have the solutions. The problem is not our technical ability—it's our moral and political will.” Learn More about A Rocha Visit arocha.us for more information. About Ben Lowe Rev. Dr. Ben Lowe is Executive Director of A Rocha USA, a Christian conservation organization engaged in ecological discipleship, community-based restoration, and climate advocacy across the U.S. and globally. He holds a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary ecology from the University of Florida and a B.S. in Environmental Biology from Wheaton College. Ben has spent over two decades working at the intersection of faith, science, and environmental justice, and is passionate about equipping churches to participate in God's restoration of creation. Since his first encounter with A Rocha as a Wheaton student in 2003, Ben has served on A Rocha staff teams and boards, nationally and internationally, most recently as Deputy Executive Director of A Rocha International. Ben's training as a scientist and a minister inform his leadership and development of A Rocha USA's national strategy and team. Originally from Singapore, Ben was the founding national organizer of Young Evangelicals for Climate Action and has served on the boards of A Rocha USA, A Rocha International, the Au Sable Institute, and Christians for Social Action. He is the author of multiple books and his work has been featured in media outlets including Audubon Magazine, Christianity Today, and The New York Times. He has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Wheaton and a PhD from the University of Florida focused on the human, religious, and ethical dimensions of environmental change and conservation. Ben is based in the warm and watery state of Florida, USA, where he can often be found kayaking on the Indian River Lagoon. Show Notes Earth Day began in 1970, a pivotal moment for environmental awareness—“That means that I was a junior in high school when the world embraced this name as a way of trying to bring attention to the whole world about environmental issues.” Mark Labberton opens with concern for “the political moment that we're in… in the United States and in other places around the world.” Ben Lowe introduces the biblical framing: “This world is good, but it's also groaning.” Why Climate Action Still Matters “We don't know where we would be, were it not for Earth Day 50 years ago.” “The question is not whether we know what to do, but whether we're doing the right thing and we're doing enough of it.” “It's never too late to take action and to get engaged.” Scientific Consensus and Urgency “The science has gotten a lot more sophisticated and a lot clearer.” “We're not talking about hypothetical issues anymore. We're talking about issues that many, if not all of us, are tangibly experiencing now.” “Things are moving faster, further and at a greater scale and magnitude than we were hoping to be experiencing right now.” Oceans, Heat, and the Limits of Natural Buffers “The oceans are a huge gift to human society and they have been buffering and absorbing a lot of the heat and the carbon that we've been emitting.” “The oceans are not limitless… We are seeing signs that the oceans are warming more than they can sustain.” “Every year now we have these hurricanes that are huge in terms of their scale and the amount of water that they can suck up from these overheated oceans.” Practical Impact of Climate Change “My homeowner's insurance rates more than doubled in the last few years.” “We're just getting all these signs coming from all of our systems that are warning us that we are on a completely unsustainable path.” “The silver lining to us being the driver of so many of these problems is that we can also choose to be part of the solution.” Role of the Church in Ecological Transformation “The church can really shine a light of hope, of love of the good news that God promises for this world in the midst of all that.” “Small does not mean insignificant.” “We have the solutions we need… The problem is not our technical ability, it's our moral and political will that has been lacking.” Global Clean Energy Transition “We are in a great transition, but that transition is happening and it's sort of unstoppable.” “The question is how quickly will it happen and will we be able to move it forward quickly enough?” “Christians have a particular contribution… we can bring the moral will to help shape the decisions.” A Rocha's Global and Local Work “A Rocha is a network of Christian conservation organizations in about 25 countries around the world.” In Florida, “we're helping to work with local partners, universities, high schools, churches, to conserve the lagoon.” “In Austin, Texas… we have a lot of Spanish language programming… to help connect recent immigrants with the communities that they're living in.” Partnering with Churches for Creation Care “The cutting edge of what we're moving into now though is our work with churches.” “Research… are showing that there is a shift happening with more and more Christians in churches becoming aware of the problems in God's world.” “Now we have more and more people coming to us, so much that we're growing, but we're not growing fast enough and we have to turn some people away.” Localized Action and Practical Partnerships “We launched a cohort of Vineyard USA churches… to support Vineyard congregations that want to get more involved.” “We walk them through a process of discerning… the ways that God might be inviting them to participate in what God's already doing.” “We're working with a church on Oahu in Hawaii that bought a defunct golf course… we're working together to help restore the native habitat.” Creation Care as Worship and Witness “We see this as being in God's hands… and us as playing a faithful role in responding to what God is doing.” “What would a follower of Jesus do in this situation?” “Everything that we do to care for creation… the offering itself is one that we direct to God as the creator.” Theological Reformation, Not Innovation “It's not theological change so much as it's theological reformation. This is orthodoxy.” “We don't see this work as of our own initiative. What we see ourselves doing is responding to what God is already doing.” End Times Theology and Ecological Responsibility “We don't treat anything else in life that way. We don't treat our bodies that way. We don't treat our children that way.” “It has been biblically Orthodox from the very beginning to care for God's world.” “It's not because we're Christian, it's because we've not been Christian enough.” Political Identity vs. Christian Witness “We see these issues first and foremost through our political lenses instead of through our theological biblical Christian lenses.” “These issues transcend any particular political ideology or party.” “They're moral issues, they're faith issues, they're spiritual issues, and for us, they're an integral matter of our Christian discipleship and witness.” How A Rocha Helps Churches Avoid Partisan Pitfalls “We try to say, all right, what does God call us to do as people, as his image bearers in the world today?” “Let's do a stream cleanup together.” “You kind of learn as you go… and before you know it, you look back and you realize, oh gosh, how far I have come.” Discipleship and Environmental Stewardship “The longer I'm in this work, the more I'm learning how to care for creation and help others do the same.” “The closer I grow to Christ too, and the more I find myself being conformed into what the Bible calls us to be.” “It's not always an easy journey, but it's a really good and life-giving and sanctifying journey.” Mark's Personal Reflection: Replanting His Garden “It has utterly changed the way that I now look out the kitchen window.” “Just that small change has given me a better sense of life, a better sense of creation… a better sense of the importance of having a world that you can meditate on.” Ben Lowe's Formative Experiences in Singapore and the Black Hills “We'd sort through the catch with them and they'd give us the things that they couldn't sell.” “Being able to step out into a national forest and breathe the air… reminds me that… there is still so much good in this world worth protecting.” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 29, 2025Minnesota Rejects DOJ Request for Voting Records; Miami Election Postponement Denied by JudgeWe reported recently that the Trump administration's DOJ requested complete voter records from 12 states. Minnesota just refused to cooperate. In Florida, there's a decision in a court case over the City of Miami's proposed postponement of the city election.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - The U.S. Department of Justice is Requesting All Voter Records for 12 States, Likely a Violation of Privacy and Free Speech RightsMinnesota Reformer - Secretary of State Steve Simon to feds: Nah Minnesota Secretary of State - Response to Trump DOJ request for voter records New Hampshire Public Radio – NH Secretary of State rebuffs Trump administration request for state's voter rollCBS News Miami - City of Miami postpones November 2025 election to 2026, extends officials' termsMiami Herald - Despite controversy, Miami moved election date. One candidate has already sued Miami Herald - Judge rules that Miami election date change was unconstitutionalGroups Taking Action:ACLU, League of Women Voters, LULAC, League of Women Voters Miami-DadePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Minnesota #TrumpDOJ #Miami #ElectionPostponement

This week on Headline Highlights: A Hollywood tragedy as a producer's son is found dead in his jail cell. In California, the search for a missing teen ends in heartbreak. In Florida, a woman is accused of killing a man with a hammer, and then allegedly leaving a chilling note on his body. A married man secretly gives abortion pills to his mistress. And in New Jersey, the daughter of a police chief makes disturbing claims of ritualistic abuse.

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7.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NUL Conference, Moral Monday Protests, Alligator Alcatraz Tour, Texas Flood Aid & SAU Appeal The National Urban League Conference is underway in Cleveland. President & CEO Marc Morial is here to give us a preview of the State of Black America report that's coming out later this week. It's Moral Monday, and protests are sweeping the South. Faith leaders are taking a stand against deep budget cuts targeting schools, healthcare, and safety net programs that impact our communities most. In Florida, State Representative Shevrin Jones recently toured the controversial migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz. He's here to share what he saw and the growing humanitarian concerns. Another Trump supporter is wondering where the government is to help her rebuild after the fatal Texas flood. North Carolina's Saint Augustine's University loses its accreditation appeal but promises legal action while planning to open for remote instruction this fall despite very low enrollment and mounting debt. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Florida, law enforcement officials are praising the courageous actions of a Good Samaritan who intervened to save a 9-year-old boy selling water on the street after he was abducted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's Headlines: President Trump called for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel Monday night—then accused both sides of not knowing “what the fuck they're doing” after the ceasefire didn't immediately happen.  By Tuesday, a fragile truce emerged, though both sides warned they'd resume attacks if provoked. Trump also abruptly tweeted that China could keep buying Iranian oil—despite his prior threats—after they helped keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Meanwhile, a leaked classified report revealed that U.S. airstrikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months, not the “total obliteration” Trump implied. The White House dismissed the report as inaccurate and “demeaning.” In Florida, construction has started on a bizarre new 1,000-bed immigration detention center—dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”—deep in the Everglades, where escapees would allegedly face only pythons and gators. Toy prices are spiking due to tariffs on Chinese goods, rising faster than inflation. At the same time, nearly 2 million student loan borrowers may soon see wage garnishment as Trump-era loan collections ramp back up. House Democrats elected Rep. Robert Garcia as their new ranking member on the Oversight Committee, while the late Rep. Gerry Connolly's official account mysteriously posted an endorsement from beyond the grave. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Live updates: Iran-Israel conflict: Trump rebukes both sides hours after ceasefire CNBC: Oil tumbles for a second day, loses 6% as Iran-Israel ceasefire eases supply concerns  NY Times: Strike Set Back Iran's Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says  WaPo: Florida builds ‘Alligator Alcatraz' for migrant detainees in Everglades WaPo: Toys are getting pricier as tariffs kick in WSJ: Nearly Two Million Student-Loan Borrowers Are at Risk of Docked Pay This Summer Axios: Rep. Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on House Oversight Committee  Axios: Dead congressman promotes candidate for his seat on social media Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week has been another pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump. Just days ago, in a Manhattan federal appeals court, Trump's legal team pressed forward with their latest attempt to overturn his criminal conviction in the New York State Supreme Court. That conviction, delivered last year, found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records as part of the infamous hush money case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Even after receiving an unconditional discharge—which means Trump faces no fines, no prison time, and no other penalties, but the conviction remains on his record—he has remained adamant about his innocence, again insisting by video during sentencing back in January that he was “treated very, very unfairly” and vowing to appeal at every turn.The appeal now hinges on arguments that the case should have been moved to federal court, citing an older, rarely used law. Yet legal experts observing the proceedings have expressed skepticism, noting that the law Trump's attorneys are invoking is unlikely to sway the appellate judges. Indeed, the president was not present in the courtroom for Wednesday's hearing, letting his legal team take center stage. Meanwhile, journalists and court watchers filled the room, eager to catch any sign from the bench that might signal which way the judges are leaning.But New York is just one arena in Trump's legal battlefield. On the West Coast, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco issued a key decision regarding Trump's control of the California National Guard. The court rejected Trump's sweeping claim that he, as president, could federalize the National Guard for any purpose and remain immune from judicial review. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who brought the challenge, publicly praised the court for affirming that the president is not above the law, though he expressed disappointment that Trump retains operational control of the Guard—for now.Meanwhile, the appeals process is just beginning for Trump's legal team in several other matters. In Florida, the classified documents case remains in limbo while the Eleventh Circuit prepares to hear the government's appeal after the trial judge dismissed the indictment on technical grounds. In New York, Trump's attorneys continue to fight the civil fraud judgment, with appeals consolidated and new briefs filed.The sense is palpable: every week, every decision, is now unfolding under intense public scrutiny. Trump's legal strategists are working overtime, filing appeals, challenging court orders, and pressing for dismissals—while prosecutors and state officials, from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, remain determined to hold the former president accountable. As of today, June 20, 2025, Trump's fight across multiple courts is far from over, with each day bringing new arguments, new rulings, and the possibility of even more dramatic developments on the horizon.

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In Florida, Deputy Trujillo stopped a vehicle suspected of carrying Matthew Rollie, wanted for child enticement and failure to register. After confirming his identity and having the driver exit, Rollie removed his seatbelt and reached for a weapon. Despite commands to stop, he opened fire on the deputy. Real Cop Eric Tansey reacts to the dash- and body cam footage, to give you real insight into how deputies-- often taking a bad rap from the communities they serve-- put their lives on the line to apprehend the most heinous offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of “Crime Wire Weekly, Kelly Jennings and Jim Chapman Discuss developments in the largest jail escape in Louisiana history, A Texas man assisting a stranger in moving furniture barely escaped death after discovering a body in a moving box.American Idol fans in Louisiana are screaming “robbery” after John Foster's second place finish and In Florida a man is arrested after committing indecent acts in the party section of a store.#AmericanIdol #louisiana #LustfulLawbreakers #JohnFoster #news #crime #podcast #crimewireweekly #prisonescapeFollow “Crime Wire Weekly” on it's new channel HERE: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crime-wire-weekly/id1815864889Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3zyrgjtW6gLUVbicJaYXV9?si=0dbf4983938344a2Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3738411d-828e-4138-9976-223ab5de2c87/the-crime-wire-weeklyChapters 02:32 Louisiana Jail Escape Update08:35 Texas School Threat Arrest10:45 The “American Idol” Robbery?13:15 Florida Doctor Encourages Suicide of Teen15:41 The 600K Teddy Bear Arrest17:20 Texas Man Discovers Dead Body in Moving Box29:11 Florida Indecent Exposure (Lustful Lawbreakers Segment)33:40 Where you can find Crime Wire Weekly Going ForwardFollow the hosts on their own shows HERE: Kelly Jennings is host of “Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings”  https://open.spotify.com/show/3n7BUzKRtMhAEuIuu7f031?si=c98fcf5b7e6848c8 Jim Chapman is host of “Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite” https://open.spotify.com/show/3ePQYSPp5oSPDeue8otH1n?si=39142df6e0ed4f77

In this episode of “Crime Wire Weekly, Kelly Jennings and Jim Chapman Discuss developments in the largest jail escape in Louisiana history, A Texas man assisting a stranger in moving furniture barely escaped death after discovering a body in a moving box.American Idol fans in Louisiana are screaming “robbery” after John Foster's second place finish and In Florida a man is arrested after committing indecent acts in the party section of a store.#AmericanIdol #louisiana #LustfulLawbreakers #JohnFoster #news #crime #podcast #crimewireweekly #prisonescapeFollow “Crime Wire Weekly” on it's new channel HERE: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crime-wire-weekly/id1815864889Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3zyrgjtW6gLUVbicJaYXV9?si=0dbf4983938344a2Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3738411d-828e-4138-9976-223ab5de2c87/the-crime-wire-weeklyChapters02:28 Reflecting on Memorial Day02:32 Louisiana Jail Escape Update 8:35 Texas School Threat Arrest10:45 The “American Idol” Robbery?13:15 Florida Doctor Encourages Suicide of Teen15:41 The 600K Teddy Bear Arrest17:20 Texas Man Discovers Dead Body in Moving Box29:11 Florida Indecent Exposure (Lustful Lawbreakers Segment)33:40 Where you can find Crime Wire Weekly Going ForwardFollow the hosts on their own shows HERE: Kelly Jennings is host of “Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings”  https://open.spotify.com/show/3n7BUzKRtMhAEuIuu7f031?si=c98fcf5b7e6848c8 Jim Chapman is host of “Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite” https://open.spotify.com/show/3ePQYSPp5oSPDeue8otH1n?si=39142df6e0ed4f77SourcesMan arrested for Indecent Exposure after committing lewd act in publicNew Orleans Jail Escape UpdateMinor allegedly hanged herself after Florida doctor instructed her to do soBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

In Florida they’re calling her ‘MAGA Marva’ Johnson, the ally of Governor DeSantis who is very nearly the 13th president of the historically Black university, FAMU. How did we get here, where a nominee who is roundly rejected by the community is STILL being lifted to the highest office? And what happens next? To answer these questions, Andrew Gillum is joined by two guests. Dr. Keneshia Grant, PhD and professor of political science at Howard U, and Monica Williams Harris, an attorney who serves on FAMU Foundation’s board of directors. Stay current on the situation at FAMU, check out https://www.keepersoftheflame1887.com/ and register to receive email updates. Check out this spreadsheet of organizations to join, volunteer, or donate to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13Qxu32zcQNhVRNkhSy2oy0IDLY4VVLhuZC9N-2FXLTQ/edit?usp=sharing Want to ask Andrew a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Florida conservation, the old axiom holds true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.Our topic for this episode is the Lake Wales Ridge. Our guest is Hillary Swain, Executive Director & CEO, and Senior Research Biologist at Archbold Biological Station."Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly "Florida Conservation Newsletter" for only $5 per month.Check out our "Florida Black History" YouTube channel!

The world's tallest dog, Reggie, meets the world's shortest dog, Pearl, showcasing gentle and loving behavior. A breakthrough antidote effectively neutralizing the venom from 19 deadly snakes is introduced, thanks to a donor with hyper immunity. In Florida, a monkey sighting causes a stir. Researchers at a Nova Scotia museum create a Lego mobility aid for an injured turtle named Root. Lastly, Cooper wins his second consecutive title at the European Seagull Screeching Championship. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

Recent comments attributed to executive recruiters handling the Sacramento, California and Palm Coast, Florida recruitments must be addressed. A Sacramento Bee article alleged that CPS HR recruiter Pamela Derby has "suggested modifying certain incentives in a potential contract, including supplemental leave and severance, to ensure the new hire does not make as much." In Florida, Strategic Government Resources (SGR) recruiter Doug Thomas advised the governing body against including a salary range in their job posting and brochure. Recruiters and recruitment firms that actively seek to undermine the pay, benefits, and contractual protections in the name of advising their clients must be put on notice that there will be consequences. And it is imperative that public sector executives across the country take individual action to communicate these concerns, as well. SHOW NOTES Sacramento Bee Article #1: https://archive.ph/ZF1Rg Sacramento Bee Article #2: https://archive.ph/JIwjd Flagler Live Article: https://flaglerlive.com/sgr-tale-of-two-bruchures/ AAME Waitlist Sign Up Link: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh AAME JOB BOARD: The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page City Manager Unfiltered YouTube Page - Subscribe Today! Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  

   In a very courteous and serious interview on Meet the Press, president Trump talks about 2028 and where the MAGA movement is headed.    Also this weekend, Trump was busy posting about Alcatraz being refurbished and used for America's worst criminals and he's set to host Roger Goodell at the White House for NFL news.   In Florida, a man that won $167 million goes crazy on the cops.    The Royals set a club record Sunday with 7 home runs against the Orioles.  Yes, KC is the hottest team in baseball and just finished the road trip 5-1.  This is fun!    Golfer Scottie Scheffler sets a record on the PGA Tour, Sporting KC wins in a way that has never happened before and the Mahomes' hung out with Tom Brady and Jelly Roll this weekend.

Send us a textAre you paying too much in property taxes? The shocking truth is that 40.5% of homeowners across America are overpaying—often without even realizing it. This financial drain affects not just your monthly budget but can significantly impact your home's marketability when it's time to sell.Property tax assessments, determined by local assessors who may never step foot inside your home, frequently fail to reflect current market values. Many homeowners discover their properties have incorrect square footage, outdated features, or other errors that artificially inflate their tax burden. The good news? You have recourse, and taking action could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually.The current real estate landscape reveals a tale of two markets. While Northeast regions maintain relative stability, Florida and Texas are experiencing significant shifts downward. In Florida alone, condo prices have declined in 92% of housing markets, with single-family homes falling in 66% of markets. This isn't 2008 all over again—homeowners today have record equity and fixed rates—but we're witnessing a natural market correction that demands attention if you're considering selling.One of the most powerful strategies for today's sellers is adopting the Certified Pre-Owned approach. Just as we've paid premium prices for certified pre-owned vehicles for decades, homes that undergo pre-inspection create transparency that builds buyer confidence. With approximately one-third of conventional listings dropping out due to inspection issues, this approach helps your home stand out and sell more smoothly in an increasingly competitive market.Recent natural disasters have further complicated the housing landscape. From Hurricanes Helene and Milton to devastating wildfires and floods, these events have strained insurance markets, shifted migration patterns, and prompted regulatory changes that affect homeowners nationwide.Don't let inaccurate assessments drain your finances or market shifts diminish your home's value. Visit allstarhomevalue.com today to get a free estimate of your home's market value, check the accuracy of your property data, and take the first step toward ensuring you're not paying more than your fair share. Our team stands ready to guide you through these complex challenges and help you make informed decisions in today's evolving real estate market.

Today's Headlines: Ukrainian President Zelensky has rejected a U.S. proposal to end the war that would require Ukraine to give up Russian-occupied territory and promise never to join NATO. In response, Russia launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv in nearly a year. Meanwhile, the EU fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million under a law cracking down on tech monopolies. Both companies are appealing, calling the penalties unfair to American firms. Trump also rolled out two executive orders: one targeting the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, and another aiming to roll back equity-focused school discipline policies. But courts blocked three separate Trump initiatives yesterday, including efforts to defund DEI programs in public schools and add proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting. He's also launched a Trumpcoin investor leaderboard, the top 220 investors will be invited to dinner at his Virginia golf club, with a VIP reception for the top 25. And because nothing is ever enough, he's also started selling TRUMP 2028 merch, raising eyebrows about a potential third term. In Florida, a Miami Herald investigation found that $10 million in Medicaid settlement money was funneled to a charity run by Casey DeSantis, then routed to political groups tied to the governor's team. And finally, over 100,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis's funeral in the Vatican tomorrow, including Trump, Zelensky, Macron, and Prince William. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to ‘STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv NY Times: EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law NY Times: Trump Offers a Private Dinner to Top 220 Investors in His Memecoin CNBC: Trump 2028 apparel fuels third White House term questions  NY Times: Trump Directs Justice Dept. to Investigate ActBlue, Democrats' Cash Engine  Whitehouse.gov: Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies Ap News: Judges blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs AP News: Judge halts parts of Trump's overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement AP News: Judge rules the Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a man to El Salvador Miami Herald: The $10M steered to Hope Florida by the state was Medicaid money, document shows  CNN: Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Florida, real estate teams or groups must adhere to specific advertising regulations outlined in Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J2-10.026. Key requirements include:​• Brokerage Supervision: All team members must operate under the supervision of the same registered broker or brokerage. • Designation of Responsibility: Each team must appoint a designated licensee responsible for ensuring the team's advertising complies with Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes and Division 61J2 of the Florida Administrative Code.• Monthly Member Records: The registered broker is required to maintain an up-to-date written record of all team members, updated at least monthly. ​• Naming Restrictions: Team names may include "team" or "group" but must not contain terms that suggest the team is a separate real estate brokerage or company, such as:​• Agency​• Associates​• Brokerage​• Brokers• Company​• Corporation• Corp.​• Inc.​• LLC​• LP, LLP, or Partnership​• Properties​• Property​• Real Estate​• Realty​This is to prevent any implication that the team operates independently of the brokerage.• Advertising Display: In all advertisements, the team name must not appear in larger print than the name or logo of the registered brokerage. This ensures that the brokerage's identity is prominent and clear to the public. ​These rules are designed to maintain transparency and prevent consumer confusion regarding the relationship between real estate teams and their supervising brokerages.​Want to know more? Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast!www.RealEstateFinder.comShop podcast T-shirts: prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmaniaCheck out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida:RealEstateFinder.com/PreferredVendorsSubscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at:RealEstateFinder.com/NewsletterBrought to you by: Matthew H. MaschlerReal Estate BrokerSignature Real Estate Finder, LLCwww.RealEstateFinder.comAsk about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.SignatureRecruiter.comOffices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.And be sure to check out BocaRatonWrestling.comLearn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haitifrank-mckinney.com/caring-house-projectHelp Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldierswww.yasharlachayal.org

On Tuesday, voters in Florida elected two new U.S. representatives, while Wisconsin voters selected a new state Supreme Court justice. The races were the first general elections since President Donald Trump took office in January. In Florida, Republican candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine defeated their Democratic opponents, preserving House Republicans' narrow majority. In Wisconsin, the Democrat-backed Susan Crawford defeated the Republican-backed Brad Schimel, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority. Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: What do you think of Tuesday's results? Let us know here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Our logo was created by Magdalena Bokowa, Head of Partnerships and Socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Election Day in two states, where voters are prepared to cast their ballots for races that could shape the balance of power in Washington and have major ramifications for one state's judicial system. In Florida, two vacancies in Congress have sparked special elections on April 1, and polling favors the Republican Party in both races. In the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the election could determine if the court flips into conservative control. Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer joins to explain why he is expecting positive outcomes for the GOP. President Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" are scheduled to kick in tomorrow on imports from any country that charges more than the United States. Pennsylvania Senate Republican Dave McCormick joins the Rundown to explain why he's optimistic Americans will benefit from Trump's tariff strategy in the long term. He also discusses the Trump tax cuts, his relationship with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, and what inspired the book he co-wrote with his wife, Dina Powell McCormick, “Who Believed In You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes The World.” Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are a day away from filling the Congressional seats left vacant from Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz. In Florida's 1st Congressional district Republican Jimmy Patronis is running against Democrat Gay Valimont and in Congressional district 6 state Senator Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil are running to replace National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's seat. Both districts are heavy Trump favorites with a 30 point victory back in November. The harder race to call is in Wisconsin, where Elon, Scott Pressler and many prominent MAGA influencers have been on the ground to get Waukesha County court judge Brad Schimel elected. Tomorrow is also Liberation Day, President Trump will impose reciprocal type tariffs on imported goods from other countries in an effort to free the United States from relying on foreign goods. The president has already brought in a flurry of investments and Peter Navarro foresees a $600 Billion annual increase in American prosperity. Elon Musk exposed absolutely insane fraud within Social Security, including millions of illegal immigrants receiving benefits. Harrison Fields joins me to discuss all things inside the Trump White House. Working alongside Karoline Leavitt, the White House has taken the reins from the WHCA in the press briefing room. The WHCA annual dinner might not even happen after the host, left-wing hack Amber Ruffin, slandered Harrison and his colleagues. The Trump administration is excited for Liberation Day and look forward to the economic boom they predict will be brought in from tariffs. Featuring: Harrison Fields Special Assistant to POTUS Principal Deputy Press Secretary | Trump Administration Today's show is sponsored by: Delta Rescue Delta Rescue is one the largest no-kill animal sanctuaries. Leo Grillo is on a mission to help all abandoned, malnourished, hurt or suffering animals. He relies solely on contributions from people like you and me. If you want to help Leo to continue his mission of running one of the best care-for-life animal sanctuaries in the country please visit Delta Rescue at: https://deltarescue.org/ American Made Goods If you're looking for American made household goods that are SAFE and NON-TOXIC then you should join me by texting 276-500-1185! From cleaning supplies to detergent to make-up, this American company has everything you need and it's all made right here in the USA. Just text 276-500-1185 today! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Ohio, a young teenager was reported missing and later found brutally murdered. Her father was charged with the alleged murder.In Florida, a man allegedly shot and killed his wife after she filed for divorce.In North Carolina, a young pregnant woman has been arrested and charged with murder for the stabbing death of her boyfriend.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

It's Thursday, and David Waldman and Greg Dworkin are here to say the smartest things about the dumbest stuff. The Team Trump screwups keep on screwing up. Their passwords and personal emails have now been discovered by DER SPIEGEL, which might read better in the original German. The Trump administration has created a golden age for foreign spies, which does read better in the second-hand Chinese. Mike Waltz' Venmo list contains a lot of journalists who he owes or owe him money. Foremost authority on barstools and sports, Dave Portnoy demands that heads should roll... At least one, ok? Donald K. Trump loves his staff, unless the polls convince him that they were just coffee boys. So much for JD Vance's tour ship diplomacy! No one in Greenland wants to sell him a box of donuts, let alone their finest local whale blubber, seal blubber or narwhal blubber. And JD just sold his house too! That is, his LLC released its holdings to another LLC. (Of course, Orla Joelsen's pictures of Greenland look much better on Blue Sky.) We are the bad guys now. Masked gunmen disappear people off the street, families beg for their release as the captives are used in propaganda videos. The majority of Americans believe presidents should obey the courts, but who thinks that Trump is only a president anymore? Probably a few lunatic left judges, but who cares about them?  Ah, but special elections, those could be the beginning of a blue wave, if we are allowed to have those anymore. In Florida, state Senator Randy Fine should be winning big, but might be winning small. His wife could help out by hoochie cooing like a drag queen if required.

In Iowa, a man called 911 and reported that he killed his wife. He later confessed that he did so out of mercy.In Massachusetts, a teenager has been charged with the murder of his brother over the weekend.In Washington, police were called to a home for a possible drug overdose. Days later, investigators received a call from a man claiming to be responsible for the victim's death.In Florida, a man was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly driving under the influence and striking a man in the roadway.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

We have some new and updated information on the disappearance of Nikki McCain from Northern California.In Texas, police nabbed a fugitive wanted for murder out of Georgia. After the arrest, news broke that the suspect was also wanted out of North Carolina for offenses against minors. In Florida, a man has been charged in the fatal wrong-way collision of a mother of four at the end of February.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In New Jersey, a man has been charged with murder following an alleged stabbing incident last week.In Arkansas, three teenagers were charged with capital murder in relation to a shooting that occurred over the weekend.In Florida, a woman missed her routine walk with her friend. Later that day, her body was found burned beyond recognition. Officers located a suspect who has since been charged.In Tennessee, a man is charged with murder after he found another man in bed with his wife.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Florida, a couple stands accused of the alleged kidnapping and dismemberment of a teenager who went missing in February.In New Jersey, a detective with the Newark Police Department was gunned down while working on an investigation. A suspect has been arrested and charged, but their age has caused quite a controversy.In Texas, a teenager has been charged in the alleged robbery and murder of a man back in December of last year.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

You may be asking: does America even have free and fair elections in GOP-gerrymandered hostage states like Florida? Under a wannabe-autocrat like Ron DeSantis, voting becomes a defiant fact check of the legitimacy of the GOP's power. If they were truly effective at governing, why would they resort to gerrymandering and other forms of voter suppression to maintain control? By voting, even if your vote is illegally not counted, your presence casting the vote adds up, and together the exit polls can indicate whether the election was stolen. Look to Venezuela's grassroots powerhouse effort to count votes before they were conveniently misplaced. In Venezuela, the voters proved the opposition leader Edmundo González, not Russian-backed dictator Nicolás Maduro, won the election. Several independent investigations confirmed their victory. While Maduro clings to power, voting remains a powerful fact check, confronting him with his own illegitimacy and galvanizing the movement to oust him.  In Florida, two special elections will take place on April 1—to replace pedo Putin-puppet Matt Gaetz in the Congressional 1st District with Democratic challenger Gay Valimont, and to replace Zelenskyy co-extortionist Mike Waltz in the Congressional 6th District. Longtime public educator and champion of public schools Josh Weil stops by Gaslit Nation to discuss how you can help support his campaign to hold Elon Musk and MAGA accountable. Early voting is March 22nd to 29th. To phonebank for Josh Weil, check out these virtual phone get-out-the-vote events!   Show Notes:   Join a get-out-the-vote virtual phonebank for Josh Weil in Florida! https://www.mobilize.us/joshweilforcongressionaldistrict6/   Josh Weil for Congress https://joshweil.us/   How Venezuela's opposition proved its election win: ‘A brilliant political move' https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/10/gonzalez-proof-win-venezuela-election-vote-tally-maduro The best freedom money can buy: How the Party of Reagan became the Party of Putin https://www.themarysue.com/the-best-freedom-money-can-buy-how-the-party-of-reagan-became-the-party-of-putin/

In Florida, a man faces a murder charge months after the decomposing body of a woman was found partially buried at a fast food drive-thru.In Maine, law enforcement was called to a home for a reported shooting and found a man dead inside. The homeowner was later arrested and charged with murder.In Alabama, a man called the police to report his wife missing. Just a day later, he was arrested in connection to her death.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Utah, police arrested a man in connection to the death of a woman who went missing in December of last year.In Georgia, a woman was arrested and charged with malice murder in connection to the January death of her husband.In North Carolina, police were called to a church parking lot and discovered a young man dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Over the weekend, police announced the arrest of two suspects.In Florida, a young couple is accused of negligence resulting in death after their two-year-old child accessed a gun and shot themself in the head.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

We bring you new and updated information on the case of Becky Marodi, the Southern California fire captain who was found slain in her home last Monday.In Florida, a man was arrested after allegedly lying in wait to shoot and kill a man riding on an ATV.In Oregon, a man was arrested in connection to the death of an elderly woman whose body was found in a suitcase.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Texas, a woman was arrested and charged with murder after a man was found shot to death in the street.In Florida, a man was charged with murder in the death of a beloved sheriff's deputy.In Missouri, a man covered in blood walked into a pharmacy and told the employees he wanted to turn himself in to the police.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Florida, a former college basketball superstar was arrested in connection to his mother's death.We bring you some updated information on the alleged murder of Tammy King which we reported on yesterday's episode.And back in Florida, a man was arrested after the body of his teenage girlfriend was found in the backyard of his home.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Massachusetts, a woman was arrested in connection to the death of a well-known and beloved lawyer.In Florida, a man was arrested after police found his girlfriend dead in their home.In Texas, a man called 911 and reported that he had killed his husband.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Louisiana, a man was arrested in connection to an alleged murder in Sarasota, Florida.Also in Louisiana, a woman was arrested after a newborn died of non-accidental trauma.In Maine, sheriff's deputies responded to a reported assault and found a man dead and another injured.In Florida, a teenager was charged with manslaughter after allegedly beating his father to death.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Michigan, prosecutors announced charges against a woman after the body of her son was found buried in a backyard last month.In New Jersey, charges were brought against a man a month after a woman's body was discovered concealed in a refrigerator.In Florida, a man turned himself over to the police after an alleged shooting at a Walgreens pharmacy.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Connecticut, police received an alarming call from a woman out of state regarding a disturbance.In Washington, a woman called 911 to report that her child was unresponsive after she had taken disciplinary actions.In New York, first responders were called to a reported structure fire and found two people and their dog dead.In Florida, a young woman was arrested on a charge of manslaughter for the death of her boyfriend days before Christmas.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Florida, a man was arrested in connection to the stabbing death of an elderly woman.In Ohio, police were called to a home in response to an unresponsive person and later learned that the victim had been shot to death.In Wisconsin, police responded to a reported shooting at a home in Milwaukee. The suspect later showed up at the police department and allegedly admitted to the shooting.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

In Missouri, a woman showed up at her local police department and confessed to a shooting that killed two people and wounded another.In Florida, a man called 911 and reported that he had shot his wife to death after an argumentIn Illinois, sheriff's deputies arrested a man in connection to the death of a beloved local bartender.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

We bring you some new and updated information on the murder of Paul Peavey whose story we reported on back in September.In Florida, a man contacted law enforcement and reported a self-defense shooting at his home.In Pennsylvania, police arrested a former state trooper for the murder of his ex-girlfriend's new lover.Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus