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Donald Trump's political problems are getting harder to ignore — and his options overseas may be shrinking just as fast. A brand-new Reuters/Ipsos poll has Trump's approval at just 33 percent, the lowest of his presidency, with 64 percent disapproving and a remarkable 80 percent of Americans now expecting the Iran war to drag on. Meanwhile, Trump's promised quick resolution with Iran looks increasingly elusive: the negotiating period has expired without a deal, the Strait of Hormuz remains a dangerous sticking point, and Trump is escalating his rhetoric even as his practical choices for ending the conflict appear increasingly limited. We'll look at a president boxed in abroad, battered in the polls at home, and running out of room to maneuver on both fronts. Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta may be pulling a trick from Johnny Carson's Carnac the Magnificent when it comes to predictions. Acosta recently guessed that President Trump would check out of the White House early, before his term is up. Acosta cited trump's issues with cognitive decline, a disasterous job on affordability and the possibility that the Democrats could sweep the midterm elections as reasons for Trump's growing frustration. Acosta also said a major event could force Trump out, like if he is caught overtly trying to steal the midterm elections. Military analysts think a big catastrophe forcing Trump out might not be far off if he continues with his Iran plans. We will put it to our Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston. Find David Cay Johnston: https://substack.com/@davidcayjohnston https://www.dcreport.org/ Christian nationalists are gaining more of a foothold in America with Trump‘s Religious Liberty task force and the promotion of laws that would force public schools to display the 10 Commandments in classrooms. Congressman Jared Huffman will drop by to talk about his new book “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism. The book is being released today. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Prophets-Democracy-Christian-Nationalism/dp/1324130482 For more on Congressman, Jared Huffman, please check out his sub stack: https://repjaredhuffman.substack.com/ The Mark Thompson Show 8/18/26 Today's Guests Links Prof. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.social Congressman Jared Huffman https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-08-18/congressman-jared-huffman-fight-save-democracy-christian-nationalism https://huffman.house.gov/ https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324130482 The Rundown- 0:00 Welcome 10:08 Iran and Korea 27:18 David Cay Johnston 1:04:07 Comments 1:05:58 Trump to step down 1:12:05 Congressman Jared Huffman 1:37:51 Comments Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you're more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/? The Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page. Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/ Show sponsors: coachellavalleycoffee.com - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%

On this episode we're joined by Monique Madan. Monique is an award-winning investigative journalist, advisor, educator, and a mother of two. She's also the founder of a newsletter Two Can Be True.Monique has been a reporter in many prominent newsrooms, 13 years at The Miami Herald, as well as at USA Today, The Boston Herald, The Markup, and short stints at The New York Times and The Boston Globe.She's a graduate of Miami Dade and Emerson College, and has a masters from Harvard.We talked to Monique about the challenges of being an independent investigative journalist, the stories she's written, the traits that make her a good journalist, and balancing her job with being a mom.Monique's salute: Project C – The Home of Creator JournalismStory about the Grim Reaper patchhttps://moniqueomadan.substack.com/p/the-grim-reaper-patch-circulatingCoverage of Aligator Alcatrazhttps://moniqueomadan.substack.com/p/fl-said-alligator-alcatraz-was-shuttingStory about her grandfather cooking for President Kennedyhttps://moniqueomadan.substack.com/p/my-abuelo-cooked-for-jfk-i-retracedStory about being called scrappyhttps://moniqueomadan.substack.com/p/they-called-me-scrappy-heres-whyStory about Monique in Project C Newsletterhttps://newsletter.projectc.biz/p/what-it-costs-to-leaveSubscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgVisit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard,” first published in 2023.)   SOURCES: Andrea Bayer, deputy director of collections and administration at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Matthew Bogdanos, assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit. Patty Gerstenblith, professor emeritus of law at DePaul University College of Law. Jim Marrone, staff data scientist at StubHub. Victoria Reed, Bettina Burr chair for provenance at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.   RESOURCES: "Is the Metropolitan Museum of Art Displaying Objects That Belong to Native American Tribes?" by Kathleen Sharp (ProPublica, 2023). "More Than 1,000 Artifacts in Metropolitan Museum of Art Catalog Linked to Alleged Looting and Trafficking Figures," by Spencer Woodman, Malia Politzer, Delphine Reuter, and Namrata Sharma (International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, 2023). "The Art Market 2022: An Art Basel & UBS Report," by Clare McAndrew (2022). "The Tomb Raiders of the Upper East Side," by Ariel Sabar (The Atlantic, 2021). "Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Photo Helped Solve Looted Gold Egyptian Coffin Case," by Samantha Ibrahim (New York Post, 2021). "Tracking and Disrupting the Illicit Antiquities Trade With Open-Source Data," by Matthew Sargent, James V. Marrone, Alexandra Evans, Bilyana Lilly, Erik Nemeth, and Stephen Dalzell (RAND Corporation, 2020). "Provenience and Provenance Intersecting with International Law in the Market for Antiquities," by Patty G. Gerstenblith (North Carolina Journal of International Law, 2020).   EXTRAS: "The Hidden Side of the Art Market," series by Freakonomics Radio (2021). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fraud BOMBSHELL: 2020 Election HACKED, Machines Can Change VOTES. John Solomon, Investigative Journalist. Watch this entire show at- https://www.youtube.com/live/26Udl7BpBj8?si=PG2a5vVgnSsj7-CX Benny Johnson 6.1M subscribers 91,905 views Streamed live on Aug 6, 2026 The Benny Show If you want to help support independent journalism, become a Member:    / @bennyjohnson   FOLLOW BENNY ON SOCIALS: https://www.bennyjohnson.com/follow CHECK OUT OUR MERCH: https://shop.bennyjohnson.com/ Sign up for The Benny Newsletter: https://www.bennyjohnson.com/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://www.bennyjohnson.com/thebenny...

Mark is joined by Liz Collin, investigative journalist with Alpha News, and the two discussed Minnesota's political landscape, the gubernatorial and primary election dynamics, and public sentiment toward state leadership. The discussion dives into the political record of Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, her alignment with Governor Tim Walz, and internal rift dynamics surrounding endorsements like Angie Craig. They explore Michelle Tafoya's gubernatorial campaign and examine how public reaction to Minneapolis crime, local fraud scandals, and social activism continues to shape voter attitudes across Minnesota.

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to Rebecca Davis, Investigative Journalist at the Daily Maverick on some of the leadership issues at UCT as the vice chancellor takes the university's council to court. They also touch on some of the other issues that may contribute to this decision by the vice chancellor Prof Mosa Moshabela. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Coulthart — the Australian investigative journalist and former 60 Minutes reporter behind the David Grusch whistleblower story — sits with Alan Steinfeld. He says that after decades of hard-nosed reporting he has gone completely 180, and that the United States recovered non-human technology and buried it through an operation that has cost lives. He alleges people have been murdered to protect the secret, describes the dead man's switch he and a source set up, and explains why every legacy insider he meets stops talking about the craft and starts talking about consciousness.

Greg Palast is an investigative reporter whose work has been featured by The Guardian, BBC Television, and Rolling Stone. His books include the New York Times bestsellers The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits. His latest documentary is Vigilantes INC.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen. Greg Palast warns that Donald Trump's recent speech on election "security" and "fraud" was not funny, something to be mocked, or ineffective because it mangled the facts. Palast lays out what he calls a proven, decades-old playbook: voter nullification and voter purges, deployed to surgically target Black, Hispanic, women, and other voters who are key parts of the Democratic Party's base. And Palast loudly sounds the alarm that if Trump and the Republican Party's corrupt SAVE Act passes Congress — or its key elements are implemented via executive order and a MAGAfied Supreme Court — it will be almost impossible for Democrats to win future elections. WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow https://www.patreon.com/TheTruthReportPodcast

During the Running of 2 Hours, Dr. Sky Talk's With Guest Speaker Jack Cashill an Investigative Journalist. About the True Theories Behind Flight 800. As Cashill Challenges and Argued That the Aircraft Was Downed by a Naval Missile During a Military Exercise.  To Which He Believes That the Situation Was a Coordinated Cover-up Involving Federal Agencies and the Clinton Administration, so They Could Avoid a National Security Crisis During Election Year. Highlighting That Independent Research and Witness Consistency Serve as Vital Tools for Questioning Official Narratives of Tragic Events. Plus Much More Out of the Two Hours.

During the Running of 2 Hours, Dr. Sky Talk's With Guest Speaker Jack Cashill an Investigative Journalist. About the True Theories Behind Flight 800. As Cashill Challenges and Argued That the Aircraft Was Downed by a Naval Missile During a Military Exercise. To Which He Believes That the Situation Was a Coordinated Cover-up Involving Federal Agencies and the Clinton Administration, so They Could Avoid a National Security Crisis During Election Year. Highlighting That Independent Research and Witness Consistency Serve as Vital Tools for Questioning Official Narratives of Tragic Events. Plus Much More Out of the Two Hours.

A software error reportedly caused approximately 6,600 noncitizens to be registered to vote in New Jersey, with federal officials investigating whether roughly 400 of them may have cast ballots.The Justice Department is demanding identifying information as part of its voter-roll investigation, but Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill is refusing to provide it. Her administration argues that the federal demand lacks a proper legal basis and could compromise residents' personal information. John Gordon, host of The Truth with John Gordon, is scheduled to join me to discuss the legal ramifications and what comes next.When a pro-life clinic in Amherst, New York, was firebombed under the banner of "Jane's Revenge," the FBI took 161 days just to release a heavily sanitized clip of surveillance footage. Scott Wheeler, an acclaimed investigative reporter, national security expert, and U.S. Army veteran with a career defined by high-stakes journalism, was less than satisfied, so he did what he normally does when he thinks the truth needs to come out; he went to work. Scott investigated and prepared a video report where he and his crew trace the breadcrumbs from the Dobbs leak straight to the Antifa-linked suspects behind the attack. From tracking their digital footprints to a tense confrontation in a suburban Buffalo driveway—complete with fake beards, evasion, and a lot of screaming—this is what happens when independent journalism does the job federal law enforcement apparently didn't want to finish. Scott is scheduled to join me to discuss the report and the deeper meaning behind it.Dr. Anthony Fauci, WNBA owners attacking children, invasion of Spain, and Iran continues; these are topics that I will try to discuss (as time allows) when Ron Edwards, host of The Ron Edwards American Experience, joins me.The Truth with John Gordon: https://johngordon.tv/The Truth with John Gordon (Rumble): https://rumble.com/c/JohnGordonTruth?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_oThe Truth with John Gordon (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@JohnGordonTruthDomestic Terrorists Caught by Investigative Journalist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HobHPyfLLQwScott Wheeler: News Inquisitor (Substack): https://scottwheeler.substack.com/Scott Wheeler News Inquisitor (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@ScottWheelerNewsInquisitorRon Edwards: https://theronedwards.com/Tapper on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AArwj5iTabIXYsSKIxNakBecome a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/supportAimee's Audios Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting: https://www.aimeesaudios.com/If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. Let My Patriot Supply help you be prepared. My Patriot Supply: https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=84Support American jobs! Get great products! Some are now at wholesale prices. Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! https://www.mypillow.com/tappVisit Patriot Mobile or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! https://patriotmobile.com/tappChuck Norris is no longer with us, but you can honor the man he was and be as active and healthy as he was until his passing. How? By adding Morning Kick to your daily routine. Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Plus, every purchase is backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee: https://chuckdefense.com/tapp"Remember Pop Rocks? Now, imagine they gave you superpowers."Please let me introduce you to Energy Rocks! Born from the grit and ambition of a competitive athlete who wanted a better, cleaner way to fuel the body and mind, without the hassle of mixing powders, messy bottles, or caffeine crashes. Energy Rocks is a reimagining of energy into something fun, functional, and fantastically effective. A delicious popping candy energy supplement that delivers a rapid boost of clean energy and focus — anytime, anywhere. No water. No mixing. No bulky bottles. Just open, pop it in your mouth, and get ready to rock. Making any time the right time to "Get in the Zone, One Pop at a Time." https://energyrocks.store/products/cherry-berry?sca_ref=8856032.9eONVDNSeb4ez73FFollow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria   

David Zweig, Investigative Journalist and Author of "An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, The Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions," joins the show to discuss his take on yesterday's Dr. Fauci hearing.

Hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with a discussion regarding when it is the best time to eat a banana. Green, brown or in between? Then, we hear Sue's News. It's National Cheesecake Day AND National Chili Dog Day! David Zweig, Investigative Journalist and Author of "An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, The Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions," joins the show to discuss his take on yesterday's Dr. Fauci hearing. Ketchup isn't only for kids... Right?

Hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show begins by discussing the Cardinals walk off 3-2 win last night over the Cubs. Stuart Smith, Investigative Analyst at City Journal and the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss why the Democrat Socialists of America is gaining so much traction among young people. Paul Hall, Fox News Contributor and retired NYPD Inspector, joins the show to discuss Mamdani's new doxing of wealthy landowners for tax purposes. He also offers his take on the arrest of Tony Romo. Hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with a discussion regarding when it is the best time to eat a banana. Green, brown or in between? Then, we hear Sue's News. It's National Cheesecake Day AND National Chili Dog Day! David Zweig, Investigative Journalist and Author of "An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, The Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions," joins the show to discuss his take on yesterday's Dr. Fauci hearing. Ketchup isn't only for kids... Right? Hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus at The University of Chicago, who joins the show to discuss the wars in Iran and Ukraine, and if there is a chance they will merge. Then, Steve Butz, Missouri State Representative seeking the Democrat nomination for he 4th District State Senate seat, joins the show to discuss his campaign and his opponent. we finish the show with the Audio Cut of the Day!

in a drive to maximise profits, Zimbabwean chicken farmers regularly buy antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), intended for HIV patients in the country, on the black market to mix into chicken feed. Farmers believe the drugs protect their stock from diseases and act as growth stimulants. The Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project (SA AJP) interviewed two people operating on the frontlines of broiler chicken farming in the Harare area, both of whom illuminated the practice. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Investigative Journalist for the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project (SA | AJP), in collaboration with the Henry Nxumalo Foundation,Dalphine Tagwireyi

"President Trump's speech at a rally in Michigan Monday afternoon was interrupted by a persistent heckler. Someone kept yelling “pedophile protector” while Trump was extolling the benefits of his tariffs on foreign automakers. Others in the crowd eventually tried to drown him out, and when the protester stopped, the crowd cheered before breaking into a “USA” chant."David Cay Johnston will join to discuss the top stories. The Mark Thompson Show 7/28/26Today's Guests LinksProf. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialChristopher Berry - Nonhuman Rights Projecthttps://www.nonhumanrights.org/person/christopher-berry/Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT#News #Politics #TheMarkThompsonShow

Ann Keil Dux is a person of significance. Former TV journalist, Emmy Award winner and cancer survivor, she has lived a remarkable life. You will be inspired by this whip smart, executive communications coach and strategist. Ann talks about the important soft skills fueled by emotional intelligence. She dives into high impact communication moments and how we should react authentically. Show up as the best version of yoursefl. Communicate from your real self from real places. Consider active verbs that describe you and connect with those words. Self proclaimed as THE GLUE, connect with Ann Keil Dux on LinkedIn or www.DuxCommunications.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

"Fox News host Laura Ingraham called on President Donald Trump to find a way out of the Iran war that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started in February.The U.S. bombed Iran for the 10th consecutive night on Monday after Iran strikes on Jordan killed two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers over the weekend. Another U.S. soldier was killed in Iraq while disposing of an Iranian drone. At least 17 U.S. soldiers have been killed since Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the war in February.The conflict has intensified this month after a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran fell apart, leading Iran to re-close the vital Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. to reimpose its blockade of Iranian vessels in the Gulf of Oman."Mo'Kelly and David Cay Johnston will join to discuss the top stories. The Mark Thompson Show 7/21/26Today's Guests LinksProf. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialPatreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT#News #Politics #TheMarkThompsonShow

Clement Manyathela speaks to Orrin Singh, an Investigative Journalist with AmaBhungane about their revelation that shows how police minister Senzo Mchunu drew suspended Inspector General of Intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel into Crime Intelligence wars. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, July 15, 20264:20 pm: Utah State Senator Todd Weiler has been named the new President and CEO of local think The Sutherland Institute and he joins Rod and Greg to discuss his new role.4:38 pm: Terry Jones, Editor of Issues and Insights, joins the program for a conversation about a piece from the publication's editorial board about how Socialism is also infecting the Republican Party.6:05 pm: Dr. Scott Atlas, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins the program for a conversation about why he writes in the Wall Street Journal that Baby Boomer parents are responsible for the subsequent “selfie generation.”6:38 pm: Jeremy Portnoy, Investigative Journalist for Open the Books, joins Rod and Greg to discuss their new report showing fraud to the tune of $225 million within the nation's public-school systems over a seven-year period.

"A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an "improper purpose."In a scathing 56-page decision, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams referred one of Mr. Trump's lawyers, Alejandro Brito, to the Florida Bar for potential disciplinary action. The judge limited the ability of a second lawyer, Daniel Epstein, to practice in the Southern District of Florida.""US military says latest strikes will ‘continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping' in strait of HormuzDonald Trump's announcement that the US will start charging ships for safe passage through the strait of Hormuz comes after his administration has until now insisted the waterway should remain open to all without tolls – as it was before the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February."Michael Shure and David Cay Johnston will join to discuss the top stories. The Mark Thompson Show 7/14/26Today's Guests LinksGary Lucks https://www.garylucks.com/Prof. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialProf. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialMichael Shure https://twitter.com/michaelshureThe Rundown-Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT

Steve joins us in our second hour today. He dives into the latest "issues" that are dominating our social climate in the U.S. -- especially our school structure and how disjointed it is today compared to when we were in school. Additionally, we tackle the latest political issues that are opening up massive holes in the Democrat Party, which is disjointed like never before, and it's costing their party a fortune based upon their loss of focus that their party has always been able to dominate in elections.Great economic news out today! Inflation AND prices across the board are down significantly.Of course, we honor Sen. Lindsey Graham. We also have more information about his death.We don't forget the latest coming from the Middle East. President Trump is re-deploying the blockade of Iranian sea traffic of their own while allowing every other nation to use the Strait of Hormuz as it always has.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor does a deep-dive with award-winning foreign affairs journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed into the backstory of and some key themes in his new (and eagerly awaited) book: Crossing the Red Line (release date: 9/22/26; available now for pre-order - https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324118190).

In today's second hour, Steve Baker joins us live. We spent the second hour of the show discussing multiple issues in our government that directly impact the lives of every one of us, many of which impact every area of our lives.Steve gives us insight into the operations of the Federal Government which literally control the lives of most of us. I asked him numerous questions about the inner workings of Gov't that we citizens seldom see. And I put him on the hot seat with one question: "Where do we stand today in our country based upon day-to-day interaction of citizens with normal issues we all face? I asked him at the end of the show where we are (in his opinion) on the status of our lives as it pertains to the operations controlled by our government that we must live in and find successes.Be prepared to say "Hmmm..." a lot!

There's a push to address potential issues with calls made by the child protection unit at Auckland's Starship hospital. A Newsroom investigation's looked into the team responsible for providing a medical perspective on whether parents have abused their children. International experts repeatedly found these doctors didn't consider other explanations, like severe vitamin D deficiencies, or injuries sustained during birth. Newsroom investigative journalist Melanie Reid says these cases escalate quickly - so accountability's needed. "There needs to be a big, wide ranging review of what is going on, because there's so many cases." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the global conversation surrounding Disclosure Day, we are joined by Dr. Steven Greer, founder of the modern Disclosure Movement, alongside investigative journalist and Gaia host Regina Meredith. Together, we explore what the film got right, what it may have left out and why the battle over disclosure is only beginning. Drawing from decades of whistleblower testimony, classified briefings, military intelligence sources, and direct contact research, Dr. Greer offers an urgent assessment of where humanity stands.From hidden technologies and secret programs to human consciousness, peaceful contact, and the competing narratives shaping public perception, this conversation ventures beyond the headlines. We discuss the forces attempting to steer disclosure, the role of younger generations in determining what comes next, and the choice humanity faces between fear and unity, secrecy and transparency, conflict and a new era of cooperation. Whether you agree with Dr. Greer or not, this conversation challenges assumptions, raises uncomfortable questions, and invites us to consider a future far larger than most have imagined.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS0:00 — Dr Steven Greer Intro2:48 - Steven Greer's Reaction to Disclosure Day5:11 - The Consciousness Technology Behind ET Contact7:37 - The Biggest Omission in the Film: Man-Made UFO Programs9:56 - The Alleged Alien Threat Agenda & Global Control Narrative12:02 - The Missing Archives: Why the Files Were Never Released14:05 - Inside the Disclosure Project Intelligence Archive15:23 - Why the Alien Threat Narrative Keeps Returning20:44 - Reverse Engineering UFO Technology Since the 1950s23:10 - Catastrophic Disclosure & The White House Power Struggle27:20 - Media Manipulation, Intelligence Networks & Public Perception30:05 - The Hidden Power Behind Secrecy35:05 - The Shift From UFO Technology to Biological Evidence36:16 - Living ETs, Retrieval Programs & Non-Human Biologics38:46 - Full Disclosure vs Controlled Disclosure42:05 - Contactees, Abductees & John Mack's Legacy43:42 - Healing Encounters, CE5 & Benevolent Contact46:24 - Can ET Contact Awaken Human Abilities?49:33 - Trauma, Abductions & The Difference Between Real and Staged Encounters54:25 - Nuclear Weapons, UFOs & The Robert Salas Case57:21 - How Disclosure Becomes Secrecy1:01:04 - The Role of Future Generations in Humanity's Next Chapter1:02:51 - Social Media, Activism & Choosing a Positive Timeline1:09:40 - Heart-Based Intelligence & Humanity's Evolution1:13:02 - Discernment, Channeling & Following the Heart1:15:27 - Consciousness, CE5 & Empowering the Individual1:17:48 - Synchronicity, Higher Purpose & Universal Consciousness1:21:03 - The Final Message of Disclosure Day: “Listen”1:25:04 - What Humanity Needs to Hear Right Now1:30:25 - Living With Wonder Instead of Fear1:41:41 - Listening to the Elders & Becoming a Warrior for Truth___________________Guest: Steven Greer, Founder of the Disclosure Movement✦ Website | https://www.drstevengreer.com/✦ Be a Part of Greer's Upcoming CE5 Event in Blue Ridge | https://drstevengreer.ticketspice.com/ce5-in-the-blue-ridge  ✦ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.steven.greer/Guest: Regina Meredith, Investigative Journalist & Pioneer in Conscious Media✦ Website | https://reginameredith.com/✦ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/reginameredith_official/Host: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✦ Subscribe to Channel | https://www.youtube.com/EmilioOrtiz___________________© 2026 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Every year around this time, a new crop of graduates grapples with a familiar question: "How do I find my life's work?" But with the work world being upended by AI and mounting economic uncertainties, answering it today may be harder than ever. The New York Times investigative journalist Jodi Kantor, best known for helping expose Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's abuse of women, has been applying her tenacious mind to it lately. She joins Piya Chattopadhyay to share advice from her new book, How to Start.

Vice President JD Vance says there is "very good" progress in Switzerland  with Iran negotiations. He says Iran is agreeing to allow nuclear inspectors back into the country following initial negotiations . Was he sitting at the same table as Iran's negotiators? Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says nope, there  are no "plans for IAEA inspections" of nuclear sites,  Iran maintains the Strait of Hormuz will "never return to its pre-war conditions" and that Iran will maintain control of the vital waterway. Vance painted a positive picture with a new communication line established between negotiators to prevent incidents and ensure safe commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the U.S., Iran, and Lebanon are creating a "deconfliction cell" to enforce the agreed ceasefire across all fronts. If negotiations are going so well, why is the Pentagon seeking roughly $80 billion to cover costs of the U.S. war against Iran? It's part of a massive $1.5 trillion military budget proposal. However, lawmakers are expressing skepticism about Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran and hesitation over increased Pentagon funding amid rising costs of living for Americans. On the matter of the botched renovation of the reflecting pool, journalists pushed President Trump for proof after he claimed a very long slit was made in the paint at the bottom of the reflecting pool. There's no evidence to back up those claims, but Trump seems to be laying the blame squarely on vandalism as the pool now has to be re-emptied and repaired.We put it all to David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist, from Iran to the mishaps on the national mall. Plus, entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner will join  us to talk about Hollywood,  podcasting  and  her love of animals.The Mark Thompson Show 6/23/26Today's Guests LinksLisa Joyner https://www.youtube.com/@PlusOnewithLisaandMorganProf. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialPatreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT

Today's show starts with some unusually benign information about the World Cup coming to the U.S., and how the millions of people coming to the U.S. for these games have been pleasantly shocked by the good that permeates the United States! You don't want to miss these firsthand responses, which are all positive about the U.S.Every Tuesday, Investigative Journalist Steve Baker joins us in hour number two. Today, he covers some very troubling, very important, and scary things that he -- and other investigative journalists -- are dealing with. In his case, he is under attack from very powerful government entities trying to shut down his and his partner's investigations into massive wrongdoing across several branches of the United States Government. What he shares is pretty spooky. However, it is critical for us all to understand that there's evil in every institution that needs to be revealed.

Send us Fan MailSuperstitions, Rituals, and Curses have long been a part of the game of baseball! Now Writer, Reporter, and Astrologer Addy Baird joins King Hap to give her take on them in, “The  MAGICAL GAME!!” Her new book has just dropped and goes into deep detail of all of the most famous and fun ones that have been a part of baseball since the games beginning! Addy has spent many years as a Political Investigative Journalsist for multiple outlets and now gets to enjoy her passion project all while going over it with King Hap and the LIVE VIP AUDIENCE!Pick up “A Magical Game” here!https://a.co/d/0521iORFFollow Addy on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/addybairdThis episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.s If you want to be part of the live tapings follow us onTwitch https://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscOrwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS  ALWAYS The Happy Hour is brought to you by LIQUID-IV & LIQUID-IV SUGAR FREE LIV ENERGY!!!https://glnk.io/koyv/kinghap  *PROMO CODE KINGHAP OR KING.HAP SAVES 25%OLD SCHOOL LABS AMAZING Supplements made for Amazing people!….. Try the Delicious TIRAMISU PROTEIN! Save 25% site wide with promo code Kinghap(https://shop.oldschoollabs.com/KINGHAP)NORTH CANNA CO.Discover the best THC-infused drinks and THC gummies on the planet. Sip or chew while relaxing the enjoyable life's finer moments with no hangover!  CBD blends are also available as option for both drinks and chews. https://www.drinkthenorth.com/?snowball=KINGHAP

In hour one of today's show, we update the latest details of the resolution of the Iran War and the MOU signed electronically yesterday by both President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The final version will be signed in person this Friday.Steve Baker joins us for hour #2. We discuss information that Steve has regarding some behind-the-scenes actions in the resolution of the Iran War. Steve brings a new perspective to the Iran War conversation on realistic expectations for its end and what that will look like.

Send us Fan MailHeather Binning is joined by Nick Wallis, one of the UK's most distinguished investigative journalists. Nick's groundbreaking work on the Post Office scandal followed by his book, The Great Post Office Scandal, has received widespread praise for its detailed and compelling account. Today, Nick lifts the lid on the frustrating roadblocks he continues to encounter in the media sector, and why he believes journalists collectively are still failing to expose what he considers the greatest scandal of a generation - the capture of institutions and the medical harms emanating from gender ideology.---Useful Links -Nick's website:  https://nickwallis.com/Twitter and Instagram: @nickwallis---You can apply to JOIN your local Women's Right's Network group at https://www.womensrights.network/join-wrnMembership is free.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes.  And if you'd like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #189PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Anirudhya Mitra — an Investigative Journalist, Author & Screenwriter.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:39 - The Legend Rameshwar Nath Kao (R.N. Kao)16:17 - The Real PNS Ghazi Story26:13 - India's Secret Nuclear Bomb Test34:30 - The PM Who Accidentally Blew India's Cover43:42 - Ravindra Kaushik: The Black Tiger's Mission49:44 - How India Plans Secret Assassinations1:00:27 - The Spy Gear That Saved Siachen Glacier1:08:10 - RAW vs IB vs NIA: Who Does What?1:11:43 - How RAW Was Born To Split Pakistan1:22:12 - India Trained The Wrong Side in Sri Lanka1:28:55 - Rajiv Gandhi's Assassination: What We Know1:39:42 - Do India Really Have Spies Everywhere?1:46:32 - RAW vs CIA vs Mossad: Who Wins?1:50:37 - India's Spies Even Went Into UkraineEnjoy.— Prakhar

Payne Lindsey is an investigative filmmaker and podcaster known for hosting hit the true crime series including “Up and Vanished” and “Atlanta Monster”, and his latest show, which investigates the UAP, UFO, and alien abduction phenomenon, “High Strange”Payne is also the co-founder of the network Tenderfoot TV, whose podcasts have been downloaded more than 400 million times.  Change Agents is an IRONCLAD OriginalChapters(00:55) - Solving a Cold Case Murder(07:15) - Becoming an Investigative Journalist(08:52) - Taking a Journalistic Approach to UAPs/UFO Disclosure(16:17) - Are UFOs Actually Military Black Projects?(20:00) - The Travis Walton Abduction Story (26:24) - David Grusch & Whistleblowers(29:21) - The New Jersey Drones Hunting Portable Nukes?(36:28) - Is There a Darker Truth Behind UFOs?(43:05) - UFO Encounters in Other Countries(51:10) - Weapon That Alters Reality Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump Stops Israel Strike Plan? Iran Quitting Talks? David Cay Johnston & Trita Parsi Join 6/2/26The Mark Thompson Show 6/2/26Today's Guests LinksProf. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialhttps://www.dcreport.org/2026/06/01/kids-who-remember-hurricane-helene-trauma/Trita Parsi https://tritaparsi.substack.com/Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT

The new documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” tells the story of independent investigative journalist and co-founder of Democracy Now, Amy Goodman. Produced by Elsewhere Films, the documentary explores Goodman's globe-trotting reporting, covering the Indonesian invasion of East Timor, tracking down oil executives in Nigeria and her advocacy for the release of a man she believes was wrongfully imprisoned in Louisiana. The film highlights her commitment to democracy and truth-telling, and is imbued with a strong sense of her Jewish identity and New York roots. Goodman joins us alongside one of the co-directors, Tia Lessin. Lessin, alongside her husband and production partner Carl Deal, also directed the Oscar-nominated documentary about Hurricane Katrina, “Trouble the Water.”They discuss how the documentary came together, what sets Goodman apart from other journalists and the future of the increasingly attacked industry. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Today's a really big day. It's Tuesday, and Steve Baker joins us in hour number two. He breaks several big issues down for us -- one of which is Thomas Massey's loss in the Kentucky Congressional race last Tuesday and several other races. Also, we dive into the new "proposed "1776 Fund" President Trump wants to form to repay all those who were mishandled in the aftermath of the January Six debacle.There have been actions taken in Southern Iran by Iranians that prompted a response from the U.S. We have those details. Also, Russia publicly advised Ukraine to evacuate people who live in the capital city, Kyiv, in preparation for Russia's direct attack there.

What really happened in the Jeffrey Epstein case — and why do so many Americans believe the full truth is still being hidden?Investigative journalist Nick Bryant joins the Lean to the Left podcast to discuss his 15 years-long investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, alleged government cover-ups, trafficking victims, blackmail claims, and why he says “the cover-up never ended.”Bryant helped bring worldwide attention to the Epstein scandal after publishing Epstein's “Black Book” and flight logs online in 2015. He is also the author of Compromised: The Politics of Sex, Lies, and Blackmail and director of the nonprofit organization Epstein Justice.In this interview, Bryant discusses:

Trump's  DOJ is creating a $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund.” It's part of a deal resolving Trump's lawsuit over leaked tax returns but will compensate his allies who say they were mistreated by the Biden-era Justice Department. Is America paying attention to the inside job? Democrats and watchdogs are already denouncing the move as an unprecedented taxpayer-funded slush fund and are promising legal challenges. It appears Americans are getting fleeced and Mark Thompson returns to make sure we know exactly what is going down. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston will stop by to help make sense of it all. Can America be saved? Jared Yates Sexton, political analyst and author of the book The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis will join the conversation. The Mark Thompson Show 5/19/26Today's Guests LinksJared Yates Sexton  https://www.jysexton.com/Prof. David Cay Johnston at RIT, Pulitzer Prize winning Author & Investigative Journalist  https://bsky.app/profile/davidcayjohnston.bsky.socialPatreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT#Trump #Epstein #DavidCayJohnston #JaredYatesSexton #Iran #Cuba #Elections #IRS #SlushFund #Religion #ChurchAndState #Politics #Political #PoliticalAnalysis

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #183PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Anirudhya Mitra — an Investigative Journalist, Author & Screenwriter.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 02:58 - The story of the IC814 hijack 09:42 - The hijackers' demands 15:06 - Vajpayee makes the hard call 17:53 - A very important passenger inside the plane 22:07 - What Doval was thinking at that time 26:54 - He planned to ki*l Dawood 30:32 - Doval's secret mission that failed 37:19 - Doval's very first job 39:39 - Doval's role in Sikkim's merger with India 48:18 - Doval's story as an undercover officer in Pakistan 51:41 - The Black Thunder story 54:17 - Why Doval became a living legend 01:07:40 - The story behind his posting in Pakistan 01:11:28 - Spying on the Kahuta nuclear plant 01:22:42 - Operation Sindoor: the nuclear scare moment 01:25:23 - What is the Doval doctrine? 01:32:52 - India-Canada relations 01:36:41 - Did India's spy network grow after 2014? 01:41:58 - Will there be another Doval? 01:45:31 - The rescue story of the UAE king's daughter Enjoy.— Prakhar

José Olivares is an independent investigative journalist and audio producer who reports on immigration enforcement, U.S. operations in Latin America, and human rights. He is also the podcast editor for The Border Chronicle, and we're lucky to have him on our team.In this episode, we discuss his recent investigation, “A Mexican Surveillance Giant You've Never Heard of Is Now Watching the U.S. Border,” conducted for the independent nonprofit outlets Rest of World and Type Investigations. José's investigation focuses on the Torre Centinela, or Sentinel Tower, which is nearing completion in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. This massive 20-story surveillance tower is truly dystopian and stands as the tallest structure in the region, overlooking both El Paso and Ciudad Juárez.José toured the tower and examined thousands of government records related to Seguritech, the corporation overseeing the project. He found that surveillance in the borderlands is rapidly growing, often with little oversight, and that intelligence from the Sentinel Tower is being shared among Texas and U.S. federal law enforcement agencies. In Ciudad Juárez, which has faced violence for the past two decades, residents are voluntarily connecting their home security cameras to the Sentinel system with the promise of increased safety. But is it working? Listen to the podcast to find out!Additionally, José explores the recent scandal involving two CIA agents who died during an anti-drug operation with state law enforcement in Chihuahua, which led to the resignation of the state's attorney general.Listen to the Border Chronicle podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.

Today, Hunter was joined once again by Dan Hinkel. Dan is an investigative journalist with Injustice Watch, and today, he joined the show to talk about the third instalment of his series called "Denying Innocence." This series details how the new Cook County State Attorney, Eileen O'Neil Burke has changed how her office handles wrongful convictions. This episode is about how Burke's office is now fighting to keep exonerated people from getting certificates to show their innocence.       Guest: Dan Hinkel, Investigative Journalist, Injustice Watch   Resource: Read the Series Here: https://www.injusticewatch.org/projects/denying-innocence/   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****

The Lost Tuskegee Airmen: Emmy Award-winning investigative correspondent and George Washington University professor Cheryl W. Thompson joins us to discuss her powerful new book. We explore why these "forgotten souls" were erased from the national narrative and what their legacy tells us about our journey toward a more perfect union.

Patrick Radden Keefe (London Falling, Empire of Pain, Say Nothing) is an award-winning investigative journalist, bestselling author, and staff writer for The New Yorker. Patrick joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a deeply intellectual household, developing a childhood obsession with writing for The New Yorker, and navigating a winding academic path through Columbia, Cambridge, and Yale Law. Patrick and Dax talk about the years-long reporting process behind London Falling, how a chance encounter led him to the story of Zac Brettler, and the challenges of investigating a mysterious death tied to hidden identities and extreme wealth in modern London. Patrick explains how proximity to oligarch culture and social media can warp ambition, why digression can be the soul of storytelling, and how to hold empathy for people navigating unknowable circumstances.Sign up now in the app or at grubhub.com/plus/golddays to unlock exclusive Gold Days deals.Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What really happens inside the world's most dangerous underground economies? And why do the people running them trust a journalist enough to talk? Mariana van Zeller — Emmy- and Peabody Award–winning investigative journalist, host and executive producer of Trafficked on National Geographic, and host of The Hidden Third podcast — has spent years embedded with scammers, smugglers, cartel members, assassins, and black-market power brokers. In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, she pulls back the curtain on the shadow systems that quietly shape the global economy. Mariana breaks down the difference between the black market vs. the grey market, why understanding these hidden economies is the only way to create real change, and how she manages to gain access to some of the most secretive and dangerous players in the world. She explains how empathy, not judgment, is often the key to getting people labeled “the worst of the worst” to open up, and why many of them speak with her because of something surprisingly simple: a deep human need to be heard and understood. She also addresses critics who say she shouldn't give criminals a platform, revealing why listening to these voices is essential to exposing the systems behind global crime. We dive into her most harrowing experiences in the field — including the terrifying moment she and her team weren't sure they would make it out alive, and the time they had to escape a country in the middle of a life-threatening military coup while filming. Mariana also unpacks the current climate in Mexico's drug war, explaining why violence often escalates when major cartel kingpins are taken down, and the troubling implications of the fact that many of the weapons used by cartels originate in the United States. We get into one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world: scams. She breaks down everything you've ever wanted to know about romance scams and “pig butchering” operations, including: - Psychological tactics scammers use - Who scammers typically target and why - Massive infrastructure behind modern scam compounds - Why many scammers are actually victims of forced labor themselves - Why victims often stay silent due to shame and stigma Mariana explains why advancing technology, crypto, and AI are making financial scams easier than ever, and why anyone can fall victim — no matter how smart or cautious they are, including the shocking case of a bank CEO who was successfully defrauded. We also explore medical black markets, from organ trafficking to international surrogacy scams, and discuss some of her most intense interviews, from conversations with a suspected Russian sex spy to Anna Delvey, the infamous socialite scammer. Despite spending her career face-to-face with some of the darkest corners of humanity, Mariana reveals something surprising: she still believes deeply in people. In fact, she sometimes finds more hope, honesty, and equality in underground markets than in global governments or legal capitalism. This conversation will change how you think about crime, power, empathy, and the hidden systems shaping our world! Head to https://www.Superpower.com and use code BREAK at checkout for $20 off your membership. After you sign up, they'll ask how you heard about them, so make sure to mention this podcast to support the show. Mariana van Zeller's podcast, THE HIDDEN THIRD: https://www.youtube.com/@marianavanzeller Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What really happens inside the world's most dangerous underground economies? And why do the people running them trust a journalist enough to talk? Mariana van Zeller — Emmy- and Peabody Award–winning investigative journalist, host and executive producer of Trafficked on National Geographic, and host of The Hidden Third podcast — has spent years embedded with scammers, smugglers, cartel members, assassins, and black-market power brokers. In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, she pulls back the curtain on the shadow systems that quietly shape the global economy. Mariana breaks down the difference between the black market vs. the grey market, why understanding these hidden economies is the only way to create real change, and how she manages to gain access to some of the most secretive and dangerous players in the world. She explains how empathy, not judgment, is often the key to getting people labeled “the worst of the worst” to open up, and why many of them speak with her because of something surprisingly simple: a deep human need to be heard and understood. She also addresses critics who say she shouldn't give criminals a platform, revealing why listening to these voices is essential to exposing the systems behind global crime. We dive into her most harrowing experiences in the field — including the terrifying moment she and her team weren't sure they would make it out alive, and the time they had to escape a country in the middle of a life-threatening military coup while filming. Mariana also unpacks the current climate in Mexico's drug war, explaining why violence often escalates when major cartel kingpins are taken down, and the troubling implications of the fact that many of the weapons used by cartels originate in the United States. We get into one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world: scams. She breaks down everything you've ever wanted to know about romance scams and “pig butchering” operations, including: - Psychological tactics scammers use - Who scammers typically target and why - Massive infrastructure behind modern scam compounds - Why many scammers are actually victims of forced labor themselves - Why victims often stay silent due to shame and stigma Mariana explains why advancing technology, crypto, and AI are making financial scams easier than ever, and why anyone can fall victim — no matter how smart or cautious they are, including the shocking case of a bank CEO who was successfully defrauded. We also explore medical black markets, from organ trafficking to international surrogacy scams, and discuss some of her most intense interviews, from conversations with a suspected Russian sex spy to Anna Delvey, the infamous socialite scammer. Despite spending her career face-to-face with some of the darkest corners of humanity, Mariana reveals something surprising: she still believes deeply in people. In fact, she sometimes finds more hope, honesty, and equality in underground markets than in global governments or legal capitalism. This conversation will change how you think about crime, power, empathy, and the hidden systems shaping our world! Head to https://www.Superpower.com and use code BREAK at checkout for $20 off your membership. After you sign up, they'll ask how you heard about them, so make sure to mention this podcast to support the show. Mariana van Zeller's podcast, THE HIDDEN THIRD: https://www.youtube.com/@marianavanzeller Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Williams and Mark cover a wide array of topics including CT gun grabs, CNN screaming for more gun control within hours of WHCC dinner shooting and much more.

WMAL GUEST: JOHN SOLOMON (CEO of Just the News and Investigative Journalist) on the newly declassified ODNI records revealing coordination between the intelligence community and political actors during the 2019 Trump impeachment. WEBSITE: JustTheNews.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JSolomonReports Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last December, President Donald Trump convened a meeting of pharmaceutical executives with the goal of getting them to lower the cost of prescription drugs. A few weeks later, one patient battling lung cancer checked into a California clinic for an infusion of Merck & Co.'s blockbuster cancer drug, Keytruda. When the bill arrived, the clinic's charge for a 400 mg dose dominated the page: It was just over $162,000. While Brown only owed about $2,000 herself, the six-figure charges show how quickly prices for cutting-edge medical treatments can balloon in the U.S. health care system. USA TODAY joined the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in their year-long, reporting effort looking into rising healthcare costs around the world. USA TODAY Health Reporter Ken Alltucker joined The Excerpt to share his insights.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth Harp is a lawyer and an Iraq war veteran and an investigative writer and journalist. His first book, "The Fort Bragg Cartel," is about drug trafficking and murder in the Special Forces. Near the end of his book, Harp writes: "Between January 2017 and September 2022, a total of 15,293 active duty service members suffered drug overdoses, and 322 of those were fatal. The Defense Department data showed that Fort Bragg had far more overdoses than any other military base in both absolute and per capita terms." Fort Bragg is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and is the largest populated army base with close to 50,000 soldiers. It is headquarters of the secret Delta Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices