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In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon celebrates the lead-up to America's 250th birthday with a discussion on the importance of American values and the upcoming festivities. Solomon highlights the significance of the Federalist Papers in understanding the foundational principles of the nation and teases an enlightening conversation with Congressman Josh Burkin scheduled for tomorrow.The episode delves into breaking news, including a landmark Supreme Court ruling affirming that women's sports can be designated for women only, a significant win for female athletes and parents alike. Solomon also discusses the implications of the Court's decision to uphold the status quo on birthright citizenship, urging Congress to take action on this contentious issue.Listeners will hear from Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois, who addresses the alarming issue of Chinese-made baby monitors potentially spying on American children. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joins John to give the latest on the Supreme Court as it prepares to issue final decisions for the term. Wade Miller, executive director of the Center for Renewing America and a Marine Corps veteran, talks about election integrity, diving into the contentious issue of ballot counting timelines and the need for reform in state regulations. Finally, Matthew Cox, a reformed criminal who now helps protect homeowners from title theft, shares his compelling journey from crime to redemption thanks to our partners at Home Title Lock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the summer of 1981, a woman vanished from her family's Illinois farm without a trace. There were no signs of a struggle, no witnesses who could explain what had happened, and no body to tell investigators where to begin. As weeks turned into months and months into years, rumors spread across the quiet farming community, but answers remained elusive. Behind the image of a prosperous family, however, investigators would eventually uncover a web of infidelity, deception, and long-buried secrets that transformed a missing person case into one of the most extraordinary murder prosecutions in Illinois history.SOURCES:1) Court Case: People v. Fred Grabbe2) Forensic Files Episode "Root of All Evil"3) Crime Junkie Podcast Episode "Murdered: Charolotte Grabbe"4) Other Court Documents5) WCIA 3 News Article
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OA1274 - Can you sue if someone posts something nasty about you online? I mean maybe, but not like this. In today's episode, Lydia introduces us to the wild world of “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” and Jenessa walks us through a lawsuit that trips over its own feet while trying to take them down. It's a great opportunity to learn about some interesting Illinois laws against doxxing and your right to your likeness, and why the plaintiff failed miserably at mobilizing those laws in his favor. …Also, it wouldn't be a modern drama-filled lawsuit without attorneys using AI and failing to fact check. Tune in to hear a judge rage against the lying machine, and the lawyers that used it. D'Ambrosio v Meta Platforms, Inc., No. 25-2231 (7th Cir. 2026) Oral arguments Docket Permalink to Marc Trent's website Sanction laws: Fed. R. Civ. P. 11. Fed. R. Civ. P. 38. 28 U.S.C. § 1927 28 U.S.C. § 1912 Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!
We check in on Mike's well-being and thoughts on the Sixers selection of Labaron Philon in the NBA Draft, and what it means for the franchise moving forward. Then we talk about the LaMelo Ball trade, and finally preview free agency, including whether we'd like a mid-level exception signing of former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson.Watch the Philon breakdown Mike mentioned here: https://youtu.be/2EwhHmwBsSI?is=Z6ATyKH08MyX723NThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft KingsAnthony Degli Obizzi is the official Financial Planner of The Ricky, text RICKY to 484-471-4873 to set up a conversationGet 20% off Verb Energy bars with code RTRS and the VERB starter pack at https://verbenergy.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The RickyBet with DK Sportsbook: Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Event contract trading with DraftKings Predictions involves risk of loss. Availability varies. Bet to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days. Trade to get fifty dollars in Predictions Dollars that expire in one year, issued every seven days via click to claim for twenty-one days. One non-withdrawable reward redeemable. Predictions offer void in New York. Ends July 19th. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash audio.
The Brown's Chicken massacre is remembered not just as a crime, but as a heartbreaking moment when seven ordinary people living ordinary lives never came home. On January8, 1993, two men walked into a small fast‑food restaurant in Palatine, Illinois, and shattered an entire community. By morning, families who had been waiting by the window, calling phones that would never ring, learned that their parents, children, and friends had been taken from them in an act of senseless violence. What lingers today is not the brutality, but the love those families carried forward—the way they kept telling stories, lighting candles, and saying their names so the world would remember who was lost, not just how they were taken. Click here to join our Patreon. Click here to get your own Inhuman merch. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Randy Barnett is one of the most influential legal scholars in America. But before he was a professor, he was a prosecutor in Cook County, Illinois during the days that made Chicago corruption infamous. He discusses his new book, Felony Review, which tells the shocking tale of Chicago corruption through the eyes of a young prosecutor. Note from Brett: This is the best book we've had the opportunity to discuss on the podcast. Buy it at the link below. You'll love it.https://amzn.to/3T0mrcsCheck out our new True Crime Substack, The True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No rebranding! They cashed all those checks with the Tea Party. Episode 1002 of The Professional Left opens with a pop quiz, and the reveal says everything you need to know about how this particular cycle always ends. Driftglass and Blue Gal trace the long, depressing, and darkly funny history of Republicans who were "done with Trump" until they weren't — Beck, Cruz, Graham, Vance, Ingraham, and a cast of dozens — making the case that what looks like a new political reckoning is actually just the same old rebranding operation being assembled from the same wreckage by the same people. Two classic films provide the episode's organizing metaphors: one about building a new plane out of the pieces of the one that crashed, and one about the uncomfortable truth that you can't put an entire party into a lifeboat when the entire party is the problem. The Republican Party didn't get captured by its worst impulses — it revealed them. Driftglass was also on two other podcasts this week! The Nicole Sandler Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NlPMu5Y29QThe Brad Cast with Desi and Digby: https://bradblog.com/?p=17822 Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.com Website: proleftpod.com Support via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpod or Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show
Habitat Podcast #392 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Brent Davis! We discuss: Habitat mistakes often become your greatest teachers. Property-specific habitat beats one-size-fits-all advice. Chainsaw work produced Brent's biggest habitat improvements. Direct-seeding acorns can outperform planted trees. Thick woody cover consistently attracted more mature bucks. Switchgrass wasn't the best solution for his property. Access improvements changed how he hunted mature deer. A single community scrape outperformed multiple scrape locations. Trees and shrubs created better long-term habitat value. Habitat success comes from adapting, not following trends. And So Much More! Shop the New Native Seed Collection from Vitalize Seed here: https://vitalizeseed.com/collections/vitalize-native-product-line Use Code HABITAT26 and Get Your Plot Blaster Here: https://plotblaster.com/ PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10 Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 First Lite - https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shaun didn't leave Illinois, he defected from a Soviet state! Dan Perkins discusses his new co-authored book The Democrat Murder of America: Demagoguery in the First Degree! And Shaun talks to filmmaker Chris Burgard about his new documentary Remember the Alamo: Don't Sharia My Texas, coming to theaters on America's 250th birthday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner in his office to reflect on the 2025-26 year for the Illini and what's ahead. Whitman also discusses the state of college athletics and facilities upgrades.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz
We are recording in front of a live studio audience in Nauvoo, Illinois. In this week's episode, we begin with a movie review of the 1980s classic Prodigal Son and Cipher in the Snow, and then make the obvious transition to Nauvoo Lyceum. Gerrit regales the audience with several topics discussed in this adult education program, and we cover the Chestnut Hill College Lacrosse Team's dominance from 2021 to 2024 If you are interested in joining us in 2027 in Palmyra and Kirtland, August 1st through August 7th, click on the link below and reserve your spot: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261567888174171 Sign up for our free monthly email: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
You might have heard that the U.S. turns 250 this year. It's a big, corporate to-do — the phrase “America 250” is plastered all over baseball hats and bags of potato chips. But what do Americans really make of this anniversary? The historian Jill Lepore and audiomaker Sophie Crane wanted to find out. They sent reporters all across the country, from California to Louisiana to Vermont, to listen to what people had to say about it.This piece is part of a project called The Listeners, an experiment in hyperlocal documentary storytelling from the Transom Story Lab. You can find the Transom post here and the New Yorker Radio Hour presentation here.Reporting by Eve Abrams in Louisiana, Scott Carrier and Jenny Ament in Utah, Erica Heilman in Vermont, Yohance Lacour in Illinois and David Weinberg in California. It was produced by Sophie Crane. Mix and sound design by Josh Crane with music from Matthias Bossi and Jon Evans of Stellwagen Symphonette. Special thanks to Jay Allison, Jen Jerrett and David Krasnow.The Brave Little State team is Josh Crane, Sabine Poux and Burgess Brown. Our intern is Sarah Bokelberg. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.
Congress passed a bipartisan package that aims to boost homeownership across the country. The legislation would restrict investors from buying up single-family homes, remove regulatory barriers to construction and create more affordable housing. However, President Donald Trump refused to sign the bill until lawmakers first passed a controversial law imposing new restrictions on voter identification and mail-in ballots. In the Loop explores what the impact of the bill could look like in Chicago and Illinois. GUESTS: Bob Palmer, policy director, Housing Action Illinois Geoff Smith, executive director, Institute for Housing Studies at Depaul University Allison Clements, executive director, Illinois Housing Council For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train towards Illinois, where Sunny Varney is on the platform with a pile of new music. Liam and Sunny serve up picks from Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect and Spell.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.comFollow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
En un bus rumbo a la frontera entre Brasil, Paraguay y Argentina. Un tipo misterioso a solo dos asientosECDQEMSD podcast episodio 6334 En la Triple FronteraConducen: El Pirata y El Sr. Lagartija https://canaltrans.comNoticias del Mundo: México ganó todo! - Doble Terremoto en Venezuela - La gira de Milei - Buenos Aires congelada - Maru y la CIA - Cepeda acepta - Illinois y los tornados - Agua cálida en Marte - El record de Toy Story 5Historias Desintegradas: De Rio a Ciudad del Este - Todo muy sospechoso - Pasillos peligrosos - Encerrado en el baño - Salvando al mundo - Mascotas diferenciales - Más definiciones para un tapecil - El pez Globo y el Botete - Grandes áreas de opera - Los autores italianos - El chisme se pone bueno - Gente de marEn Caso De Que El Mundo Se Desintegre - Podcast no tiene publicidad, sponsors ni organizaciones que aporten para mantenerlo al aire. Solo el sistema cooperativo de los que aportan a través de las suscripciones hacen posible que todo esto siga siendo una realidad. Gracias Dragones Dorados!!NO AI: ECDQEMSD Podcast no utiliza ninguna inteligencia artificial de manera directa para su realización. Diseño, guionado, música, edición y voces son de nuestra completa intervención humana.
Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth.Topics CoveredRays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Only four Rays batters are above that mark in June: Ryan Vilade (.581), Junior Caminero (.461), Yandy Diaz (.453), and Cedric Mullins (.407). Jonathan Aranda and several others are well below .300, pointing to a lineup in a collective funk.Player HighlightsChandler Simpson makes a strong catch after an earlier error and bounces back with a single at the plateJohnny DeLuca returns and brings energy back to the outfieldJunior Caminero continues to lead All-Star voting at third base and is discussed as a possible Home Run Derby participantRoster Moves The Rays DFA Dom Keegan to acquire right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft from the Cardinals. Mat profiles Roycroft as a Kyle Snyder-type project at 6'8", comparing his pitch mix to Manuel Rodriguez and his build and arm angle to former Ray Aaron Slegers. Mat notes the Rays may look to add a changeup to Roycroft's repertoire and suggests Keegan could be traded to a team needing first base depth, with the Mets mentioned as a possible destination.Trade Deadline Talk: Byron Buxton Mat makes the case for the Rays pursuing Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Key points:Buxton is signed at $15 million per year through 2028He has stayed healthy the last two seasonsA package of Cedric Mullins and Jacob Melton could be the framework of a dealAdding Buxton alongside Caminero, Diaz, and Aranda would give Tampa a genuinely fearsome lineupJacob Melton is currently excelling in AAA and is expected to be called up or used as trade bait in early July.Pitching Depth Discussion of starter innings limits and how the Rays are managing their rotation. The Giants are dangling arms including Robbie Ray, though Mat suspects the Rays will prioritize lineup help over adding a starter. Brian Baker is discussed as a more confident and committed closer Minor League Notes The Bowling Green Hot Rods are 51 and 19. The Rays have 15 hitters with an OPS above .800 and more than 100 at bats across their minor league system this season, with only six of those above Double-A.FIFA World Cup Mark and Mat take a detour to discuss the World Cup taking place across the US. Mat talks about attending games in Vancouver with Canadian military personnel, eating barbecue around the clock. They note that the lower alcohol content in American beer has European and Canadian fans drinking more than usual and draining Boston breweries. All three host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) advance out of the group stage. Mat reflects on never seeing Canadian men's soccer at this level in his lifetime, with the team ranked in the top 30 globally.Women's Baseball Mark reminds listeners that the Women's Pro Baseball League launches in August in Springfield, Illinois - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/ Women's Baseball Classic group stage takes place in Rockford, Illinois in approximately one month. - https://www.iwbc.org/worldcup/ Local Recognition The Rays recognize the University of Tampa Spartans for their NCAA Division II baseball three-peat and St. Leo's women's softball team for their Division II championship. Mark also mentions a recent conversation with Genelle Helen Garverick about the history of women's softball in the area dating back to the 1940s & 1950's.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social
Episode 1001 of The Professional Left kicks off the post-1000 era with a reading from Octavia Butler — written in 1993, about a fictional America that looks uncomfortably like the one outside your window right now — and uses it as the jumping-off point for a clear-eyed reckoning with why the country got here and who is responsible. The opening of the Obama Presidential Center was a wonderful occasion by almost any measure, but the sight of a certain former president celebrated as a beloved elder statesman on that stage is something Driftglass and Blue Gal simply cannot let pass without comment — because the problem with the Republican party was never Trump, and it didn't start in 2016, and pretending otherwise is just the next chapter of the same lie. The episode traces a straight, unbroken line from the failures and crimes of the Bush years through the racist primal scream of the Obama era to the inevitable arrival of Trump, making the case that every institution now preparing to rehabilitate the post-Trump Republican party is getting ready to run the exact same con all over again. Our job, as it has always been, is to remember — and to keep saying so out loud.Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.com Website: proleftpod.com Support via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpod or Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois one-and-done guard Keaton Wagler going No. 5 overall in the NBA Draft, how he fits with the Clippers and what this means for the Illini program. The guys then discuss the other Illini fallout from a busy start to the NBA week, including Ayo Dosunmu signing a nine-figure deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Kasparas Jakucionis getting dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's hot streak following his prolonged slump. Swanson hit a pair of homers and had seven RBIs to lead the Cubs to a win over the Mets in the opener of a doubleheader Wednesday. After that, the guys listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham share his belief that shooting is a skill that can be developed in the NBA. Graham discussed the topic after the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday after he selected a pair of talented players who aren't yet 3-point threats. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the news that the Bears and the state of Illinois are again working on a stadium bill that could trigger Gov. JB Pritzker to call a special legislative session if a deal is reached.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that the Bears and the state of Illinois are again working on a stadium bill that could trigger Gov. JB Pritzker to call a special legislative session if a deal is reached.
All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Academic) Recovering the Reformed Confession (P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
On June 10, early in the morning, FBI agents raided the homes of individuals involved in Palestine solidarity activism at the University of Michigan. As Yarden Katz and Stephen M. Ward report at Mondoweiss, "with help from local and state police departments, including the University of Michigan Police, the raids unfolded simultaneously in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin…The case is now known as the Michigan Eight. The Justice Department indicted the eight defendants—five of whom are current or former students at the University of Michigan, and one of whom was a University employee—on multiple counts of severe charges, including "Conspiracy to Transmit Threats in Interstate and Foreign Commerce." The defendants, all in their twenties, now potentially face decades in prison." In this installment of our ongoing series "Police State University," we speak with Kevin Zheng, a member-organizer and secretary of the Graduate Employees' Organization at the University of Michigan, and Grace Viscito, a restaurant worker and former graduate student at the University of Michigan. Additional links/info: Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) website, Instagram, Facebook page, and X page Legal Fund of Michigan Students for Palestine Yarden Katz & Stephen M. Ward, Mondoweiss, "Inside the case against the 'Michigan 8': Palestine activism recast as antisemitic terror" Alexa Cheaney, The Michigan Daily, "The Daily breaks down the indictment against eight pro-Palestine activists" Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / TRNN, "Campus life is unrecognizable in the Trump era: 'There's so many cops everywhere'" Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, "'The raids happened Wednesday, finals started Thursday': FBI agents raid homes of pro-Palestine students at University of Michigan" Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor
Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads.They also discuss some honorable mentions, including past Michigan stars, a memorable Illinois quarterback, a Michigan State special teams dagger, and whether one entire rivalry scandal should be blamed on the man in charge.00:00 — Show open00:32 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast01:14 — What makes someone a Buckeye villain?02:12 — Honorable mentions from the past02:58 — A few more names Ohio State fans remember04:17 — A special teams dagger from 201504:53 — The first spot on the list06:22 — How quickly things changed after a championship run09:08 — A controversial hit in a playoff classic09:56 — Tom's personal connection to the aftermath11:54 — A Big Ten villain enters the discussion13:44 — The fight to save the 2020 football season16:16 — A replay decision Ohio State fans will never forget18:10 — Why the call still makes no sense20:51 — The top spot and the Michigan years23:13 — The scandal, the fallout, and the cost26:47 — Did we miss anybody?28:25 — Wrap-up and YouTube hype reminderWho would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your five biggest Buckeye villains in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.#OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #MichiganFootball
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The ongoing Bears stadium saga is making headlines yet again! Various reports indicate the team is working with Illinois lawmakers on crafting legislation which would help keep them in the state. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest pieces of news. The guys also hear from State Rep. Kam Buckner, who spoke with 104.3 The Score about the reports. In non-stadium news, we officially know the dates for Bears training camp, which will include two joint practices! Finally, Wiederer's son had quite the weekend with his Little League baseball team.
Motherhood often comes with a deep desire to protect and hold everything together, but what happens when our children need us to step back? In this first part of a special Rise and Shine episode, Adrienne Gold-Davis introduces the parenting practice of “watch, wait, wonder". Together with Momentum Educators, Ruchi Koval and Jael Toledo explore radical acceptance, parenting anxiety, the instinct to save, solve, fix, and the difference between real safety concerns and fear-driven control. With warmth, honesty, and practical insight, this conversation invites Jewish mothers to consider how letting go can create more connection, resilience, and trust within the family. The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org
On June 10, early in the morning, FBI agents raided the homes of individuals involved in Palestine solidarity activism at the University of Michigan. As Yarden Katz and Stephen M. Ward report in Mondoweiss, “with help from local and state police departments, including the University of Michigan Police, the raids unfolded simultaneously in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin…The case is now known as the Michigan Eight. The Justice Department indicted the eight defendants—five of whom are current or former students at the University of Michigan, and one of whom was a University employee—on multiple counts of severe charges, including “Conspiracy to Transmit Threats in Interstate and Foreign Commerce.” The defendants, all in their twenties, now potentially face decades in prison.” In this installment of our ongoing series “Police State University,” we speak with Kevin Zheng, a member-organizer and secretary of the Graduate Employees' Organization at the University of Michigan, and Grace Viscito, a restaurant worker and former graduate student at the University of Michigan.Additional links/info: Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) website, Instagram, Facebook page, and X pageLegal Fund of Michigan Students for PalestineYarden Katz & Stephen M. Ward, Mondoweiss, “Inside the case against the ‘Michigan 8': Palestine activism recast as antisemitic terror”Alexa Cheaney, The Michigan Daily, “The Daily breaks down the indictment against eight pro-Palestine activists”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / TRNN, “Campus life is unrecognizable in the Trump era: ‘There's so many cops everywhere'”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘The raids happened Wednesday, finals started Thursday': FBI agents raid homes of pro-Palestine students at University of Michigan”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme SongCredits: Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Illinois basketball insider Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to discuss Keaton Wagler's selection by the Los Angeles Clippers with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA Draft. How does Wagler fit with the Clippers' roster? What expectations should Illini fans have for his rookie season? And what does another top-five pick mean for the future of Illinois basketball? Later, Pierre Noujaim from Fox9 Minneapolis joins us to break down former Illini star Ayo Dosunmu's new five-year, $112 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. We'll discuss why Minnesota made Ayo a top offseason priority, how his playoff performance boosted his value, and whether this deal could become one of the league's better bargains over the next several seasons. Plus, we reveal the results of our Biggest Draft Busts of All Time Tuesday Draft and debate who got it right. And in today's edition of Intern Pierce vs. The World, we discover that reading a map may be harder than expected. Can Pierce successfully navigate basic geography, or will another challenge end in disaster? Tune in to find out. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!
Illinois star Keaton Wagler officially became the second-highest NBA Draft selection in program history Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Clippers selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wagler's remarkable freshman season included consensus All-America honors, Big Ten Freshman of the Year, the Jerry West Award, and a trip to the Final Four. He now joins an organization looking to build around a talented young core and is the highest Illini draft pick since Deron Williams went No. 3 overall in 2005. We'll break down why the Clippers viewed Wagler as the perfect fit at No. 5, what his NBA role could look like immediately, and how his selection continues Illinois' recent pipeline of NBA talent. Plus, the St. Louis Cardinals announced significant organizational changes as Bill DeWitt III was promoted from President to Chief Executive Officer. Meanwhile, Anuk Karunaratne was elevated to President of Business Operations, while Bill DeWitt Jr. remains Chairman and Principal Owner. The move represents the next phase of the Cardinals' long-term succession plan and further separates baseball operations under Chaim Bloom from the club's business operations. We'll discuss why many Cardinals fans are reacting skeptically to the announcement, what it means for the future direction of the franchise, and whether this signals meaningful change or simply a reshuffling of titles.
Rob and Shap get together to talk all about Keaton Wagler, the combo guard from Illinois who was tied with the Clippers once they got slotted 5th and ends up a Clipper now. What do the guys think of the pick, and how is his fit?
This episode of "Reelfoot Forward” features a conversation with Curb Records country singer-songwriter Mo Pitney. On July 3, 2026, he will headline the final night of Discovery Park of America's Rhythm on the Rails concert series and kick off the museum and heritage park's America 250 celebration. Pitney shares his journey from growing up near Rockford, Illinois, in a family rooted in gospel, country and bluegrass music to moving to Nashville at 18, where he ultimately found success in the music industry. He discusses his early record deals, his eventual home at Curb Records, his Grand Ole Opry debut and the artists who shaped his sound, including Johnny Cash, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Jimmy Martin and Bill Monroe. The conversation also explores Pitney's current creative season, including his bluegrass project “Cherokee Pioneer,” recorded in Johnny Cash's cabin; his new album, “The Outskirts of Town”; and “Fiddle Around,” a song inspired by his wife, Emily, and her return to playing fiddle. Pitney also talks about their new TikTok Live performances; his YouTube channel, “Wood Feathers and Fur,” which follows his family's bowhunting adventures; and his work with Rahab House, a nonprofit he and Emily co-founded to provide rescue, refuge and restoration for survivors of human trafficking. Pitney also offers a preview of his July 3 performance at Discovery Park, where he will perform with his full country band and later return for a more intimate acoustic set with Emily on fiddle and Pitney on guitar. It's a conversation about traditional bluegrass and country music, faith, family, heritage, the outdoors and the power of songs that tell a story. More: Mo Pitney at Rhythm on the Rails/America 250 Kick-off, Friday night, July 3, 2026 MpPitney.com Mo Pitney - Old Home Place (Official Music Video) Mo Pitney - Fiddle Around (Official Lyric Video) Pitney Meyer - Cherokee Pioneer (Making The Album) Wood Feathers And Fur
If your idea of a relaxing weekend includes a rogue pit bull at a charity event, a haunted A-frame cabin, and a guy waking up to a stranger standing over his bed, congratulations—you've found your people.This daily comedy episode starts with a huge thank-you to everyone who came out for Operation Food Search and helped absolutely crush the food drive. The listeners showed up, stayed all morning, and filled trucks with donations because apparently our audience enjoys doing good deeds almost as much as they enjoy making poor decisions.Then things get weird.A listener decides that "leash laws" are more of a suggestion than an actual rule and lets his dog roam free through a crowded event full of kids, other dogs, and enough audio cables to shut down an entire broadcast. Somehow the dog behaves better than its owner.Meanwhile, one of us spends the weekend at Innsbrook, where a mysterious painting crashes to the floor at 4:15 in the morning immediately after watching old episodes of Unsolved Mysteries. Was it gravity? Was it ghosts? Was Robert Stack involved? We may never know.And then comes one of the wildest stories we've heard in a while. A heavily armed prepper moves into a new rental home, goes to sleep, and wakes up to find a man standing over his bed. The story somehow gets even crazier when it turns out the "intruder" is a realtor innocently showing the house because of a paperwork mistake. Nobody gets hurt, but everyone involved definitely needs a nap and probably therapy.Elsewhere in this daily comedy chaos:We debate whether Innsbrook is basically the Hamptons of St. Louis.Tim goes full cowboy mode at a Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton-themed party.Riz and Rafe perform a deeply uncomfortable rendition of "Islands in the Stream" at a wedding.Father's Day gifts range from practical torches to futuristic neck fans that look slightly ridiculous but feel amazing.We discuss alpha-gal syndrome, heat waves in Paris, and why every town in southern Illinois suddenly seems to be thriving.Basically, if your week has already gone off the rails and it's only Monday, this daily comedy episode is here to remind you that everyone else is figuring it out as they go too.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Isaac Butler, culture historian, critic, podcaster and the author of The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America's Culture Wars (Bloomsbury, 2026) revisits the late 1980s start of the culture wars as the religious right took on the contemporary art world. Photo: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - August 21: Banned books are chained to a table in "JD Vances Livingroom" at the Hotties For Harris party during the DNC in Chicago, Illinois on August 21, 2024. (Photo by Nick Oxford for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Academic) Recovering the Reformed Confession (P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.
Shaun hit the Chi-raq-istan weekend violence on the head. PLUS, Colonel Rob Maness, author of What You Can Do About It: Taking Real Action Against Corruption, Radicalism, and Moral Decay to Save America, discusses the Democrat destruction to our systems, how the SAVE America Act would enforce confidence and guard rails back into our election system, and why certain GOP members are refusing to back it. And Dr. EJ Antoni, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, talks about the tax burdens on people living in blue states, the decline of private job growth in Illinois, the death of Alan Greenspan, and his optimism about the new head of the Federal Reserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could the Trump-Vance administration reach détente with Iran? That would run against the views that President Trump himself espoused in going to war, but the administration is eager for a peace deal and voices optimism about the talks. Also: today's stories, including what U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation means as the seventh to leave the position in the past decade; what impacts the latest farm bill could have on the U.S.; and how a non-profit café in Illinois is helping youth experiencing hardship find success. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.
Sometimes the thing that almost ended your life becomes the chapter that defines it. By the time Devin Fish was 18, he had moved 16 times, attended seven different schools, and survived a childhood shaped by poverty, bullying, and his parents' struggles with addiction. He thought joining the Army would be the start of something better. Then in July 2017, a Red Cross message forced him to fly home to make the impossible decision of whether to keep his mother on life support. She passed away just days before his birthday. What followed was a slow, quiet spiral into self-hatred, isolation, and online blackmail that brought Devin to the edge of taking his own life. This conversation walks through the moment he self-admitted to the hospital, the two pamphlets he found there that changed everything, and the single question that became the foundation of his recovery. Devin shares how he learned to use one career goal to climb out of suicidal thinking, why writing Answering the Hard Questions in Kuwait forced him to revisit every dark moment on purpose, and how faith eventually rebuilt the parts of him that survival could not. Through grief, generational trauma, silence, and self-doubt, Devin's story is a reminder that the worst chapter of your life does not have to be the end of your book. Guest Bio Devin Fish is a U.S. Army veteran, debut author, and the youngest of two who grew up in Rockford, Illinois. His childhood was marked by instability, bullying, food stamps, and his parents' struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. By 18, he had moved 16 times and attended seven different schools. In 2017, while stationed at Fort Hood, Devin received a Red Cross message telling him his mother was dying. She passed away on July 9th, just days before his birthday. In the years that followed, unresolved grief, financial collapse, and a series of online blackmail scams pushed Devin to the edge, ultimately leading him to self-admit to the hospital with suicidal ideations. Devin served nearly ten years in the Army as a Cavalry Scout and Career Counselor, and in 2021 was awarded the 1st Cavalry Division Retention NCO of the Year. While deployed to Kuwait, he wrote his debut book, Answering the Hard Questions, turning his story into a roadmap for anyone still trying to find their way out. You'll hear About How Devin grew up moving 16 times in 18 years across Rockford, Illinois The day he came home from school and found his apartment surrounded by police Why he stayed silent about his trauma for most of his life Losing his mother and being the one to make the life support decision How online blackmail and isolation brought him to the edge of suicide The two pamphlets in the hospital that helped him rewire how he thought about depression The single question that became the foundation of his recovery How writing his book in Kuwait helped him heal what he had buried for years Why faith became the cornerstone of who he is today Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 01:15 Meet Devin Fish 02:00 Growing Up in Rockford and 16 Moves in 18 Years 04:30 The Day His Father Was Hospitalized 08:00 Why He Suppressed Everything for Years 10:00 Losing His Mother and the Life Support Decision 13:00 The Blackmail Spiral and Suicidal Thinking 17:00 Thirty Seconds of Courage to Ask for Help 18:00 The Two Pamphlets That Changed His Life 20:00 Using a Single Goal to Climb Out of the Darkness 27:00 Reframing Trauma as a Chapter, Not the Whole Book 28:30 Writing Answering the Hard Questions in Kuwait 33:00 Coming Back to Faith 36:00 Devin's Message for Anyone Still Searching 38:00 Final Reflections and Key Takeaways Chuck's Challenge This week, ask yourself one hard question. Not a comfortable one. Not the one you already know the answer to. The one you have been avoiding because you are afraid of what it might say back. Maybe it is, "Why am I really staying in this?" Maybe it is, "What am I numbing right now?" Maybe it is the same one Devin asked himself: "Do I want to live, or am I just surviving?" Because as Devin shared, healing did not start when life got easier. It started the moment he stopped lying to himself in silence and answered honestly. Whatever your hard question is this week, do not run from it. Let it be the end of a chapter, not the end of the book. Connect with Devin Get his book: Answering the Hard Questions: Let It Be the End of a Chapter, Not the End of the Book Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.
On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why the SEC may have a coaching identity problem and explains how the Big Ten's willingness to embrace stability, patience, and program identity has helped close the gap with college football's most dominant conference. JT also discusses why Texas shouldn't be judged by old narratives and why the Longhorns have a legitimate national championship roster, reacts to the growing wave of Curt Cignetti copycats trying to recreate Indiana's rapid turnaround blueprint, and explains why USC may be the biggest swing team in the Big Ten with Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava, and Gary Patterson. Plus, JT dives into Notre Dame's schedule dilemma as an independent, explains how résumé control impacts the Fighting Irish's playoff outlook, and reveals his full Big Ten Power Rankings heading into the season, featuring Ohio State, Indiana, USC, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Iowa, Penn State, Nebraska, UCLA, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, Northwestern, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Purdue.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois state representative Kam Buckner to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' stadium saga.
In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by ACC Network analyst Wes Durham to share scouting reports on North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson and Duke big man Cameron Boozer ahead of the NBA Draft on Tuesday evening. After that, Illinois state representative Kam Buckner joined the show to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' stadium saga.
Hour 1 of The Drive features an in-depth conversation with Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine on former Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu and his massive new five-year, $112 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hine explained how Minnesota's trade of Julius Randle created the salary flexibility needed to retain Dosunmu and why the franchise views him as a long-term core piece alongside Anthony Edwards after his breakout 2025-26 season. The show also examined the latest buzz surrounding Illinois freshman sensation Keaton Wagler ahead of tonight's NBA Draft. With most mock drafts placing Wagler firmly in the lottery, discussion centered on potential landing spots including the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and other teams selecting in the top 10. Wagler's elite shooting, playmaking ability, and rapid rise from overlooked recruit to projected lottery pick have made him one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's class. The hour wrapped up with a preview of the upcoming series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks as St. Louis looks to continue its recent winning stretch and build momentum heading toward the All-Star break. The Cardinals have an opportunity to gain ground in the National League standings before a much tougher portion of their schedule arrives.
Hour 2 of The Drive opened with Illinois football adding another piece to its 2027 recruiting class, securing a commitment from defensive back Tyrone Howard Jr. The talented secondary prospect gives head coach Bret Bielema and the Illini another athletic defender as the program continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail. The show also highlighted new Illinois wide receiver commit Brody Knowles after he received a video message from NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. The unique connection sparked conversation about Knowles' athletic profile and why national figures continue to take notice of the Illini's incoming talent. Illinois' recruiting efforts under Bielema continue to generate buzz as the program looks to build on recent success. To close the hour, the crew held its weekly Tuesday Draft, selecting the biggest NBA Draft busts of all time. Names such as Anthony Bennett, JaMarcus Russell, Greg Oden, and Darko Miličić fueled a spirited debate over which highly touted prospects failed to live up to expectations. The discussion weighed injuries, circumstances, and unrealized potential while revisiting some of the most infamous draft decisions. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Billions of dollars in wind farm projects all over Illinois are on hold. That's having a huge impact on the energy grid and the economy.
If your idea of a relaxing weekend includes a rogue pit bull at a charity event, a haunted A-frame cabin, and a guy waking up to a stranger standing over his bed, congratulations—you've found your people.This daily comedy episode starts with a huge thank-you to everyone who came out for Operation Food Search and helped absolutely crush the food drive. The listeners showed up, stayed all morning, and filled trucks with donations because apparently our audience enjoys doing good deeds almost as much as they enjoy making poor decisions.Then things get weird.A listener decides that "leash laws" are more of a suggestion than an actual rule and lets his dog roam free through a crowded event full of kids, other dogs, and enough audio cables to shut down an entire broadcast. Somehow the dog behaves better than its owner.Meanwhile, one of us spends the weekend at Innsbrook, where a mysterious painting crashes to the floor at 4:15 in the morning immediately after watching old episodes of Unsolved Mysteries. Was it gravity? Was it ghosts? Was Robert Stack involved? We may never know.And then comes one of the wildest stories we've heard in a while. A heavily armed prepper moves into a new rental home, goes to sleep, and wakes up to find a man standing over his bed. The story somehow gets even crazier when it turns out the "intruder" is a realtor innocently showing the house because of a paperwork mistake. Nobody gets hurt, but everyone involved definitely needs a nap and probably therapy.Elsewhere in this daily comedy chaos:We debate whether Innsbrook is basically the Hamptons of St. Louis.Tim goes full cowboy mode at a Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton-themed party.Riz and Rafe perform a deeply uncomfortable rendition of "Islands in the Stream" at a wedding.Father's Day gifts range from practical torches to futuristic neck fans that look slightly ridiculous but feel amazing.We discuss alpha-gal syndrome, heat waves in Paris, and why every town in southern Illinois suddenly seems to be thriving.Basically, if your week has already gone off the rails and it's only Monday, this daily comedy episode is here to remind you that everyone else is figuring it out as they go too.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Atlanta brings back CJ McCollum and trades for Aaron Wiggins. What roads are now open to them with Jonathan Kuminga's team option? Phoenix gets two bargains on underrated rotation players Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, but what does that mean for Mark Williams? 13:47 James Dolan says the Knicks would be suicidal to go into the second apron. If he means it, does it mean the Knicks are cheaping out? Plus, rumors on the Wolves, Nuggets and Nets. 19:22 Keaton Wagler of Illinois is a very polarizing prospect, and Nate and Danny are at opposite poles. 33:13 Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Live from New York for the NBA Draft, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner chats about Keaton Wagler's journey to Tuesday's big moment in Brooklyn, three-star Texas WR Brody Knowles' commitment to Illinois and the Illini's addition of in-state kicker Ulysses Morales. Illini legend Kendall Gill then joins Werner to discuss his NBA Draft moment, Wagler's NBA potential, Kylan Boswell's NBA path and what the Chicago Bulls should do.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz
In September 2023, authorities in Romeoville, Illinois, discovered one of the most disturbing family murders in recent memory. Inside a home on Concord Avenue, investigators found 32-year-old Zoraida Bartolomei, her partner Alberto Rolon, their sons Adriel and Diego, and the family's three dogs shot to death. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Romeoville Murders. The police investigation uncovered an affair between Zoraida and co-worker Nathaniel Huey Jr. Nathaniel initially cooperated with investigators but refused searches of his phone and vehicle, making detectives increasingly suspicious. What the police discovered next shocked everyone and was more bizarre than any movie script. You can help support the show through Patreon. We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: Facebook - Facebook Discussion group - Instagram - Threads - X Formerly Twitter - Blue Sky - Twitch - Tik Tok Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. The Art of the Iran Deal Clay Travis and Buck Sexton analyze the evolving Iran nuclear deal and Middle East geopolitics, with Clay and Buck offering a strategic analysis of the recently announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. The hosts emphasize that the agreement represents a temporary framework or “deal to make a deal”, rather than a finalized long-term solution, particularly on nuclear weapons. They discuss how the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a key outcome, allowing global oil supply to stabilize and directly influence declining gas prices in the U.S.—a central issue heading into the midterm elections. Buck highlights that gasoline prices dropping below $4 per gallon is politically significant, noting that energy costs and inflation remain top concerns for voters and could shape electoral outcomes. The Story the Media is Avoiding Clay and Buck talk to WI Senator Ron Johnson also address COVID-19 vaccine policy, government transparency, and public health controversies. Senator Johnson discusses his claims regarding adverse event reporting and alleged lack of transparency from federal agencies, asserting that more accountability is needed in how data was handled and communicated during the pandemic. The segment highlights ongoing debates over vaccine safety, government oversight, and media coverage, reflecting broader concerns about trust in public institutions and the long-term impact of pandemic-era decisions. Married Guy Tricks Clay and Buck delve into humorous discussions about relationships and marriage dynamics, using anecdotal examples to illustrate everyday disagreements and communication challenges. These conversations provide a relatable, comedic break from heavier topics and reinforce the show’s conversational style, blending politics, lifestyle commentary, and humor. MLB’s Double Standard The guys interview Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who outlines major shifts in U.S. civil rights law and enforcement priorities. The discussion begins with a detailed explanation of the legal doctrine of “disparate impact,” a key concept in employment and civil rights law that evaluates whether policies produce unequal outcomes across demographic groups even without intentional discrimination. Dhillon explains that the Department of Justice is moving away from emphasizing disparate impact toward a “colorblind” constitutional framework focused on equal treatment and individual rights rather than group-based outcomes, signaling a major policy shift in affirmative action, employment law, and civil rights enforcement. The conversation expands into high-profile controversies involving reparations policies and diversity mandates, including a program in Evanston, Illinois that provides financial payments tied to historical discrimination, and California regulations tied to supplier diversity requirements. Dhillon argues these policies raise constitutional concerns related to equal protection and discrimination law, and indicates the DOJ is actively reviewing or challenging such initiatives. This segment highlights broader national debates around equity versus equality, government policy, and the legality of race- or identity-based programs. Another major legal topic in Hour 3 of the show involves religious liberty and First Amendment rights, including a DOJ case involving Catholic nuns in New York who are challenging state mandates requiring compliance with gender identity policies in healthcare settings. Dhillon frames the case as a conflict between government regulation and religious freedom, noting that the DOJ is seeking to defend religious institutions from what it views as unconstitutional mandates. The hosts connect this issue to broader themes of free exercise of religion, constitutional protections, and federal intervention in state policy. The show also addresses workplace discrimination and free speech in sports, particularly the controversy surrounding Major League Baseball players potentially facing discipline for displaying Bible verses during Pride-themed events. Dhillon explains that under Title VII employment law, employers may face legal challenges if they allow certain viewpoints while restricting religious expression, raising potential workplace discrimination and religious rights concerns. This discussion ties into wider cultural debates over free speech, corporate policies, and religious expression in professional environments. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.