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Football season has arrived, but first we wrap up the PGA Tour year, react to another big NBA move, and say goodbye to one of the NFL's most respected running backs. TOUR Championship Recap We look back at the season-ending TOUR Championship from East Lake Golf Club and the crowning of the 2026 FedEx Cup champion. We break down the biggest moments from the final weekend, who delivered when the pressure was highest, and our biggest takeaways from the conclusion of the PGA Tour season. Klay Thompson Heads to Miami Klay Thompson is taking his championship experience to South Beach after agreeing to join the Miami Heat following his stint with Dallas. We discuss what the 36-year-old still has left, how his shooting fits Miami's roster, and whether a change of scenery can help Thompson make another meaningful postseason run. Nick Chubb Retires One of the most beloved running backs of his generation is calling it a career. We reflect on Nick Chubb's eight NFL seasons, including seven memorable years in Cleveland before spending his final season with Houston. We discuss the devasting injury he battled back from, his place in Browns history, and the legacy he leaves behind after finishing with 7,349 career rushing yards and four Pro Bowl selections. Deshaun Watson Named Cleveland's Week 1 Starter The Browns' quarterback competition is officially over. Head coach Todd Monken has named Deshaun Watson the starter over Shedeur Sanders for Cleveland's Week 1 matchup against Jacksonville. We react to the decision, discus what Watson showed to win the job, what it means for Sanders, and just how much pressure will be on Watson when the regular season begins. College Football Week 1 Games of the Week College football is back, and we preview five of the biggest games from opening weekend: Baylor vs. Auburn in Atlanta, Clemson vs. #11 LSU, #24 Louisville vs. #9 Ole Miss in Nashville, Wisconsin vs. #4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and #19 SMU vs. Florida State. We break down the biggest storylines and matchups before making our picks for each game. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.
On this week's episode of The Todd Monken Show, Coach and rookie Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren join Nathan Zegura and Je'Rod Cherry to recap the preseason and look ahead to week one in Jacksonville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of “The Bark Tank,” powered by Spectrum, Browns DC Mike Rutenberg joins host Andrew Siciliano to break down the official 53-man roster and discuss what Rutenberg has learned about his team. Browns rookie OL Austin Barber also joins the show to talk about his positional versatility, making his NFL debut in his hometown of Jacksonville, and more. Plus, Siciliano gives his own analysis of the Browns' roster and practice squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken and Anthony dig deeper into the Todd Monken quarterback controversy, arguing that if he's lying about not watching Deshaun Watson's tape, it's a red flag for the whole hiring process, while noting the Browns' stockpile of first-round picks and cap space could make this a genuinely appealing landing spot for a future rookie quarterback. They play a clip of Monken insisting fan reaction never factors into his decisions, and debate whether that stubbornness will look admirable or tone-deaf if Watson struggles again in Jacksonville, with Ken suggesting Monken's approval rating has already taken a hit for choosing a QB much of the fanbase despises.
Nick and Jonathan react to their conversation with Ashley Bastock and talk about who is under the most pressure for the Browns in Week 1 in Jacksonville.
Would you trust a real estate agent more if they were willing to lose a commission to stop you from making the wrong financial decision? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Marilyn Gilman. Marilyn Gilman is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate professional whose background includes decades of exposure to real estate development through her husband's family business before she earned her own license in 2019. After spending 19 years raising her family, Marilyn entered real estate at age 50, earned Rookie of the Year recognition, sold more than $5 million during her first year, and eventually built a team with her daughter Aubrey. Her experience shaped an approach centered on relationships, listening, judgment, negotiation and putting the client's interests before the transaction. Marilyn and Tracy Hayes explore what separates successful agents from people who simply hold a license. Marilyn explains why trust must be earned, why agents need to slow clients down before they make emotional decisions, and why she will sometimes talk someone out of buying real estate. The conversation also covers pricing, appraisals, affordability, insurance, property taxes, investment properties, changing Jacksonville neighborhoods, fiduciary responsibility, working diplomatically with other agents and the importance of following up when a deal appears lost. For Marilyn, the reward comes from helping people make sound decisions while still embracing the negotiation and business side of real estate that keeps her addicted to the hustle. If this conversation helped you think differently about real estate, relationships and serving clients as a true fiduciary, subscribe to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, share this episode with an agent who needs to hear it and follow the show for more conversations with top real estate professionals. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-18:30 Building a Career Through Life Experience Starting real estate at 50 Working with daughter Aubrey Balancing technology and relationships Returning to work after raising a family Turning life experience into real estate skills 18:30-38:11 Building Trust With Clients Why relationships drive the business Listening before giving advice Talking buyers out of the wrong house What new agents need to understand Professional image and personal safety 38:11-01:00:33 Buyers Negotiations and Pricing Understanding what buyers really want Balancing emotion and financial reality Finding common ground in negotiations Pricing homes for the current market Why every transaction requires a different strategy 01:00:33-01:13:49 The Real Cost of Homeownership Property taxes and portability Insurance costs in Florida Roof age and insurability Looking beyond the mortgage payment Helping buyers understand affordability 01:13:49-01:25:26 Knowing When Not to Buy When renting can be the better choice Avoiding financial overextension Evaluating investment properties carefully Choosing communities around lifestyle needs Comparing older and newer Jacksonville neighborhoods 01:25:26-01:38:01 Fiduciary Advice and the Real Estate Hustle Handling a low appraisal Helping buyers and sellers find common ground Keeping personalities out of negotiations Following up when a deal falls apart Why Marilyn loves the hustle and business of real estate Quotes: "We're more alike than different in general." – Marilyn Gilman "You need to figure out what you don't want to figure out what you do want." – Marilyn Gilman "I don't want on my watch someone to buy a house they really can't afford." – Marilyn Gilman "I like the helping people, like everybody probably says, but I'm really addicted to the hustle." – Marilyn Gilman To contact Marilyn Gilman, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Connect with Marilyn Gilman! Website: http://www.thegilmamgroupfl.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Malgilman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19HuY5jiY6/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-gilman/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #MarilynGilman #TracyHayes #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateAdvice #RealEstateInvesting #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #RealEstateNegotiation #ClientRelationships #RealEstateFiduciary #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateTeam #PropertyInvestment #Homeownership #RealEstateHustle
Comedian/storytelling queen Ayanna Dookie has been known to bring a man to tears, but it's not her fault she knows how to ask the right questions! She and Maddy discuss their building strength and confidence, the myth of de-centering men, costuming on stage, and more!! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Ayanna:https://www.instagram.com/adookie/?hl=enSubscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:9/4-9/5 FORT COLLINS, CO9/11-9/12 JACKSONVILLE, FL10/1-10/2 CARY, NCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sermon from 8/30/2026 at Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville, FL.
Rector's Forum from 8/30/2026 at Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville, FL.
On this "week zero" edition of the Browns Preview Show, OL Elgton Jenkins and PBP Voice Andrew Siciliano join Ken Carman and Je'Rod Cherry to recap the preseason and look ahead to week one in Jacksonville!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marshall in Jacksonville, Florida, called in to ask Mark why there isn't a documentary or book about radio legend Don Imus. Tony in Manhattan calls Mark to talk about some secrets while working in a supermarket.
Marshall in Jacksonville, Florida, called in to ask Mark why there isn't a documentary or book about radio legend Don Imus. Tony in Manhattan calls Mark to talk about some secrets while working in a supermarket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesus tells us that there are two roads, two gates, and two very different destinations. The wide road is popular, comfortable, and easy to follow, but the narrow road leads to life.In Matthew 7:13–14, Jesus challenges us to examine the direction of our lives. Following Him is not always the easiest or most popular choice, but it is the only path that leads to true freedom, purpose, and life.In this message, “The Narrow Road,” we discover that saying yes to Jesus means more than simply believing in Him. It means choosing His way, surrendering our own, and continuing to follow Him even when the road is difficult.Join us at Pneuma Life Church as we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and discover what it truly looks like to follow Jesus.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life
What do you really want, and are your desires drawing you closer to God?In Matthew 7:7–12, Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock with confidence, persistence, and trust. God is a good Father who knows exactly what we need. Sometimes He answers our prayers by changing our circumstances, and sometimes He uses those circumstances to form something deeper within us.In this message, “What Do You Want?” we learn how to align our desires with God's heart, trust His answers, and live out the Golden Rule by choosing to love, bless, encourage, forgive, and serve others first.Join us at Pneuma Life Church as we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and discover what it truly looks like to follow Jesus.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life
“Do not judge” may be one of Jesus' most quoted teachings, but what did He actually mean?In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus is not telling us to ignore sin or abandon discernment. He is confronting a critical and condemning spirit. Before examining the speck in someone else's eye, we must allow the Holy Spirit to examine our own hearts.In this message, “Don't Judge,” we discover how to speak truth without condemnation, correct with humility, and pursue restoration instead of simply proving we are right. We are called to extend the same grace, patience, and mercy to others that God has extended to us.Join us at Pneuma Life Church as we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and learn what it truly looks like to follow Jesus.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life
Ken and Anthony game out the Browns' quarterback situation, floating a theory that Deshaun Watson starts as a bridge while Dillon Gabriel's mystery back injury conveniently keeps him out until Shedeur Sanders is ready to take over. A caller backs the theory, suggesting Watson rides out a "charade" before the team quietly moves on to Sanders for the rest of the season. The show closes on a heated debate over whether it's fair to question Todd Monken's offense and whether Cleveland has real odds against Jacksonville in the opener.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick dig into one of the more improbable quarterback stories in franchise history: undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels beating out Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak to become Baker Mayfield's backup. Rick traces just how rare this is — the last rookie the Bucs handed the QB2 job to was Mike Glennon back in 2013 — and walks through how a three-star recruit out of Kansas who went undrafted turned heads in joint practices against the Jets and Chiefs, then got an extended (and rocky) look against Jacksonville's twos and threes before locking down the job anyway. They debate what the call says about Browning, whether the coaching staff may have stumbled onto Baker Mayfield's eventual successor given how similar their games are, and run through the rest of the roster cuts — including Chris Braswell's release and moves along both lines — before previewing the two-week runway to the season opener at Cincinnati.Then it's over to the Rays, who somehow won two of the strangest games of their season against the Padres — a shortstop's non-contact knee injury on an errant throw home that flipped one game, and a bizarre would-be series-ending catch-and-drop in left field that got ruled a home run and reignited the "what actually is a catch" debate — before pulling out the extra-innings finale on a Liam Hicks throw that nailed a runner at third. The sweep pushes Tampa Bay to 82-54, four and a half games up on the Yankees. Rick and Steve also dig into the latest on the Rays' "forever home": with Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County's approval in hand, the next steps are bond filings (30 to 90 days) and prepping Hillsborough Community College for portable classrooms, plus why this ownership group's commitment to staying in Tampa feels different than the Stu Sternberg era ever did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe and Hollywood break down the Dolphins' finalized 53-man roster, including the surprising decision to cut Tyrell Dodson and the latest moves at quarterback after trading Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville and acquiring Kyle McCord from Green Bay. Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal joins the show to preview Friday's season opener against Stanford and discuss his confidence in the Canes' roster, player development and the importance of continuity. Plus, the guys have high school football and tennis updates, recap the Marlins' comeback win over the Nationals and react to UNC beating TCU and Virginia dominating NC State in the opening weekend of college football.
Joe and Hollywood break down the Dolphins' finalized 53-man roster, including the biggest cuts and Miami's latest moves at quarterback. The Dolphins traded Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville before acquiring Kyle McCord from Green Bay, adding another twist to the QB room. Plus, the guys discuss Jeff Hafley's message that Miami will compete and try to win every game while debating whether this could be a rough season for the Dolphins and comparing it to some of Miami's tougher seasons in the past.
Discussion: Dr. Holmes and Dr. Weiss discuss the John Hopkins and current Duke University studies on neuroinflammation and the brain, with specifics on the impact on the autistic brain. Dr. Weiss shares his personal story of stem-cell treatment and the impact on his young adult son with autism who went from having a few words at the age of 23 to living independently. Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regenerative medicine and the co-author of Educating Marston. Founder of the North Florida Stem Cells Clinic, Dr. Weiss provides stem cell replacement therapy to treat various conditions such as Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with a special focus on the treatment of Autism. Dr. Weiss co-wrote Educating Marston with his wife, Christine Weiss, as a memoir of their journey through programs and therapies to improve the quality of life of their autistic son, Marston. Trying seemingly everything under the sun, nothing clicked until they discovered stem cell replacement therapy in conjunction with intensive work at programs like the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential. Once with limited verbal communication abilities, Marston can now hold a conversation and do so much more. With Educating Marston, Dr. Weiss is on a mission to help fellow parents of children on the autism spectrum and spread the word about stem cell replacement therapy as a treatment therapy for autism. Dr. Weiss and Educating Marston have been featured on local and national outlets including LA Weekly, Life & Style, Wake Up with Marci, and more. A graduate of Duke University Medical School, Dr. Weiss completed his general surgery residency in the University of California system and a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University of Miami. Board certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (American Board of Plastic Surgery), Dr. Weiss is also a Fellow (FACS) in the American College of Surgeons, Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and a volunteer with “Hands Healing Hearts,” which makes annual medical missions to South America to perform reconstructive surgery on patients with birth defects. Dr. Weiss lives with his wife Christine in sunny Jacksonville, Florida. Buy the Book HereEducating Marston WebsiteNorth Florida Stem Cells WebsiteMedical Daily Article
Data came out saying Florida renters need about $77,500 a year to afford a modest two-bedroom rental.That sounds like bad news for Florida real estate investors. But is it really? Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida all tell very different stories when you compare rents, prices, and investment economics.After signaling a potential rate increase in September, rates dropped in August. Should investors wait, or act now while options like JWB's 3.9% financing are still available?These are the topics that JWB's cofounder, Gregg Cohen, and host, Pablo Gonzalez will tackle on this week's edition of the Not Your Average Investor Show.They'll break down:✅ What the $77,500 Florida renter number is really signaling✅ Why Jacksonville may not move like Miami, Tampa, Orlando, or South Florida✅ Why rates dropped when a possible September rate hike was what was predicted✅ How JWB's limited 3.9% financing offer could change the math on a rental property todayWhat does it all actually mean for investors right now? And is waiting the smarter move… or the riskier one? Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Florida Rent Shock02:04 Renters Boost Credit03:34 How Rent Reporting Works05:26 Affordable Housing Groundbreaking05:51 LIHTC Explained08:00 Why This Deal Matters11:02 JWB Cares Fundraising Update12:05 Is Florida Unaffordable?14:16 Florida Markets Compared17:09 Jacksonville Rent Advantage18:39 Income vs Rent Burden24:53 Home Prices and Cost of Living26:22 Miami Cost Shock26:44 Population Growth Runway30:21 Jacksonville Bubble Explained31:55 Separating Headlines From Data34:14 Why Big Markets Only36:00 Fed Dot Plot Reset38:52 Rate Probabilities Whiplash41:43 Stop Sitting On Sidelines43:58 Boring Buy And Hold Wins46:16 Deal Breakdown Ottawa Avenue50:54 Wrap Up Community Q And AStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel @notyouraverageinvestor Subscribe to @JWBRealEstateCompanies
A missed co-host, a surprise stand-in, and two brothers who make skateboarding and music feel like the same sport. We sit down with Quinn (15) and Holden (11) of Johnston Brothers Music to talk about growing up around the Fernandina Beach scene, learning at Poe Pinson Skate Park, and why that first spark matters more than having the “right” gear. If you care about skate culture, youth recreation, or how kids actually get good at something, this conversation goes straight to the point: repetition, community, and the courage to look awkward while you improve. From there we dig into music: early lessons, picking up guitar and bass, getting inspired by what you can't do yet, and how theory starts to click when you stop treating it like homework. They explain writer's block in the most skater way possible, take a break and go skate, and they share how open mics at Disco Witch turned into real bookings around Jacksonville and Neptune Beach. Along the way we talk jam band energy, covers vs originals, building a catalog, and meeting their drummer through the skate park. We also get honest about the stuff that affects real life goals: homeschooling flexibility, crowded parks, Florida heat, and injuries that can change how you approach a session when you have gigs on the calendar. And yes, we vent about skate park funding getting shaky while pickleball seems to win every budget meeting. If you enjoy stories about young musicians, skateboarding progression, and building a creative life in North Florida, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What's the bigger teacher for you, the board or the instrument?
Sounds right-hander Brett Wichrowski sits down with Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss his strong outing the night before, in Jacksonville, his time with the Sounds so far since debuting in Jacksonville in June, how he's improved and changed since being drafted by the Brewers, and his time in college at Bryant University.
Following Jesus isn't a negotiation. We don't get to set the terms, hold onto certain parts of our lives or simply swap a few habits. Jesus came for our hearts, and His invitation is to surrender everything. In this message from Matthew 22, we're reminded that the question isn't just what we believe about Jesus, but whether He is truly Lord of our lives. When we stop playing games, stop negotiating and give it all back to Him, that's where true life is found.
As part of our "Worship Weekend," we welcome Dr. Scott Connell, Pastor of Worship and Music at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, to share a message entitled "Worship as Dialogue." The Scripture for this message is Isaiah 6:1-9.
Our guest is Christy Stevenson. Christy is a Jacksonville mom and the owner of Christy Stevenson Photography. In this episode we chat with Christy about her journey to become a photographer while overcoming heath concerns, and her love of authentic photography for families and seniors.
Week 1 is rapidly approaching! Ryan Wormeli and Andrew Erickson break down the early betting lines for the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, giving you their favorite NFL Week 1 picks, best bets, upset predictions, spreads, totals, moneyline plays and more. Which early NFL lines offer the most value? The guys go game-by-game through the Week 1 slate, looking for opportunities to grab closing line value (CLV) before the market moves. Some of the biggest debates include whether the Rams-49ers Australia matchup is screaming UNDER, why Houston could upset Buffalo, whether Jacksonville belongs in your Week 1 survivor pool, a Dolphins-Raiders upset pick, and whether Denver can knock off Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City at Arrowhead. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Patriots @ Seahawks - 0:02:50 49ers @ Rams - 0:05:20 Bears @ Panthers - 0:08:07 Buccaneers @ Bengals - 0:10:10 Saints @ Lions - 0:14:04 BettingPros Premium Giveaway - 0:16:21 Bills @ Texans - 0:16:41 Ravens @ Colts - 0:19:45 Browns @ Jaguars - 0:23:52 Falcons @ Steelers - 0:26:39 Jets @ Titans - 0:29:43 BettingPros App - 0:31:32 Cardinals @ Chargers - 0:31:45 Dolphins @ Raiders - 0:35:16 Packers @ Vikings - 0:38:01 Commanders @ Eagles - 0:40:58 Cowboys @ Giants - 0:43:19 Broncos @ Chiefs - 0:46:14 Outro - 0:49:51 Helpful Links: Subscribe to BettingPros College Football on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BettingProsCollegeFootball - Get year-round college football futures, weekly best bets, game previews and betting analysis from Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and the BettingPros team. BettingPros App - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. Check the Latest College Football Odds - https://www.bettingpros.com/ncaaf/odds/ - Compare current NCAAF lines and find the best available odds before placing your college football bets. Upgrade to BettingPros Premium - https://www.bettingpros.com/premium/ - Unlock premium picks, advanced betting tools, expert analysis and additional data to help you make more informed wagers. BettingPros Discord - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at bettingpros.com/chat! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! BettingPros Pick Tracker – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-trackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rays' new stadium deal cleared its first hurdle as Tampa City Council approved the agreement 4-3, with Bill Carlson's swing vote sealing it after he used his leverage back in May to force a better deal for the city. Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down what changed, why the sales tax funding got scrapped in favor of an $80 million city loan, and why today's Hillsborough County Commission vote is the real one that could put shovels in the ground within a month. They also marvel at the season the Rays are having — four games up on the Yankees, six up on Boston, with a playoff rotation of McClanahan, Martinez and Rasmussen taking shape — as new ownership tries to close the deal on a new ballpark in the same year they might win the AL East.On the Bucs, Rick previews tonight's preseason finale in Jacksonville with the QB2 competition still very much unresolved — Jalon Daniels got the bulk of the ones-and-twos work again this week, and Rick makes the case for why the rookie should start the game and get every rep he can. They also run through position battles heating up ahead of Monday's roster cutdown, including outside linebacker, offensive line depth, and the cornerback picture, and answer mailbag questions on Chris Braswell's disappointing camp and the early scouting buzz that first tipped Rick off to Jalon Daniels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bucs traveled to Jacksonville for a pair of joint practices ahead of the preseason finale. We recap the news from those two practices, discuss the progress of some of the rookies, and look ahead to what to watch for in the Bucs x Jaguars preseason finale.
When Dan Morgan stepped into the General Manager role for the Carolina Panthers, he brought a unique blueprint to the front office. As a former Pro Bowl middle linebacker who set a Super Bowl record with 25 tackles, Morgan knows exactly what a championship-caliber interior defense requires. But has his aggressive reconstruction of the inside linebacker room actually fixed the position, or has it exposed deeper roster-building flaws?In this deep dive, we break down every single off-ball linebacker transaction under Morgan's tenure—from initial veteran stopgaps to shocking free agency U-turns. We trace the initial 2024 blueprint when Morgan brought in veteran Josey Jewell, re-signed core depth, and targeted Justin Strnad before his sudden change of heart. We examine how Morgan navigated unexpected adversity when Jewell was forced into retirement due to lingering concussion symptoms, forcing the front office to scramble with bridge options like Christian Rozeboom and waiver wire claims like Maema Njongmeta.The core of the debate lands heavily on Morgan's draft philosophy. In 2024, the Panthers selected Kentucky's explosive 21-year-old athlete Trevin Wallace at Pick 72, passing on local NC State legend and Bednarik/Butkus award winner Payton Wilson, who slid to Pittsburgh at Pick 98 due to long-term medical red flags. We go head-to-head on the stats between Wallace and Wilson to analyze whether Morgan's bet on youth and athletic traits over immediate college production was the right call. Finally, we look at the boldest stroke of Morgan's tenure: handing Jacksonville star Devin Lloyd a lucrative multi-year contract in free agency to pair alongside Wallace and form a premier sideline-to-sideline tandem. With former UDFAs like Bam Martin-Scott pushing for developmental depth and constant roster trimming underway, we ask the ultimate question: Has Dan Morgan done enough to turn the middle of Carolina's defense into a dominant force, or are the Panthers still walking a dangerous line at inside linebacker?
RJ Bell and Munaf Manji talk betting for NFL preseason Week 3 and more. best bets as always. RJ Bell opens the final week of the preseason by handing the microphone to Munaf Manji, one of the most frequently featured co-hosts in the show's history, for a full episode of NFL win total picks, a preseason system play, and a season long player prop, before RJ closes the show with his own Week 1 best bet on Green Bay. The two begin, at 1:21, by discussing Munaf's specialty in the player prop market, where an early run of roughly fifteen or sixteen consecutive hit best bets on NBA props built his reputation with the show's most engaged listeners, before he expanded into moneylines, spreads, and totals across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. RJ, at 3:24, lays out his broader philosophy that the real opportunity in modern sports betting sits in player props and same game parlays rather than conventional sides, arguing that converting a losing bettor into a break even bettor carries more financial impact for an audience than nudging an already profitable bettor a few points higher. The conversation shifts, at 8:31, into a debate over whether the two would rather build around Deshaun Watson or CJ Stroud, with RJ making the case for Watson's healthiest seasons in Houston and Munaf countering with Stroud's rookie year burst and the motivation of an approaching contract year, before the pair revisit the Bill O'Brien era in Houston and the DeAndre Hopkins trade at 10:54. Munaf takes over hosting duties at 13:43 to move into picks, starting with a preseason system RJ built around teams that played each other in last year's preseason, landing on the Eagles and Bengals over the total at 14:18. From there Munaf runs through three NFL win total plays, backing Minnesota over eight and a half wins at 19:00 behind the arrival of Kyler Murray and a defense he expects to be elite, taking the LA Chargers under nine and a half wins at 28:20 due to offensive line issues and a significant rest disadvantage, and closing his win totals with New Orleans over seven and a half wins at 39:53 behind a full season of Tyler Shough and one of the league's easier schedules. RJ challenges each pick in turn, questioning Murray's durability and preparation, defending Justin Herbert's toughness for the Chargers, and agreeing enthusiastically with the Saints number. The episode also features a taped Week 1 pick from Dave Essler at 47:27, who backs the Cleveland Browns getting more than a touchdown at Jacksonville, arguing the Jaguars' win total last year was propped up by a soft closing schedule and that the roster is thinner on defense and in the backfield this season. RJ closes the picks segment at 54:07 with his own best bet, taking Green Bay getting points on the road at Minnesota in Week 1 by combining a division underdog trend with a revenge angle from last season's result, while Munaf's best bet at 61:06 backs Buffalo wide receiver DJ Moore to go over his season long receiving yardage total, citing his career target volume and his new role as Josh Allen's clear number one target after Buffalo went years without a true alpha receiver. Throughout the show, RJ and Munaf dig into how betting lines evolve once a trend becomes widely known, using the NBA zigzag theory and division dog systems in Week 1 as examples of edges that shrink once the market adjusts, a theme that runs underneath nearly every pick discussed across the episode. The two also share a rundown of the network's current promo code and a shoutout to two of the site's top performing handicappers heading into the regular season, closing out a show built almost entirely around actionable numbers for bettors heading into kickoff week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Giants could use cutdown week to strengthen multiple weak spots, but chasing the wrong name could mean spending a roster spot without actually improving the team.Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate.Which position should the Giants prioritize after NFL roster cuts? Cornerback and defensive tackle produced the strongest arguments in this episode, while wide receiver becomes more complicated after Calvin Austin III's injury.Arik Armstead is the dream defensive-line addition, but Drew and Rob both question whether Jacksonville would actually make him available now. Kris Jenkins Jr. and McKinnley Jackson create a different kind of opportunity: younger defensive tackles with draft pedigree who could get squeezed by Cincinnati's crowded room.Could Kristian Fulton be the most realistic impact target? Drew closes the show with Fulton as the player he most hopes becomes available because the Giants still need more confidence at corner. Bilhal Kone, Kader Kohou, Amani Oruwariye and Keyon Martin offer additional possibilities at different levels of experience and upside.Cedric Tillman creates the most immediate decision because Cleveland has already moved on. At 26, the former third-round pick gives New York size and developmental upside on the outside. The debate is whether that is more valuable than finding a speed-and-return option such as Mecole Hardman or simply trusting Braxton Berrios.The deeper cutdown board includes Aeneas Peebles, Broderick Washington Jr., C.J. Okoye, Nikko Remigio, Gerad Lichtenhan, Rayshaun Benny and Matt Dickerson. These are not headline additions, but cutdown weekend is often about improving the bottom of the roster as much as finding another starter.Does New York chase the biggest name available, or target the specific holes that could hurt them most once the season starts?Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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This week, we're celebrating a pretty big milestone: 400 episodes of Hacking Humans! Along the way, we've shared hundreds of stories, scams, lessons, and plenty of memorable Catch of the Days—and we couldn't have made it this far without you. To everyone who has listened, written in with a story, sent us a Catch of the Day, or simply learned to be a little more suspicious of that weird text message: thank you for being part of 400 episodes of Hacking Humans. We're glad you're here to celebrate with us. And now, after 400 episodes, there's really only one thing left to do: get back to the scams. This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. Dave covers celebrity podcast impersonation scams, where fraudsters use personal details, convincing AI-generated personas, and fake production teams to build trust with potential guests. Maria looks at a rental scam that cost a San Francisco renter $18,600 after scammers copied a legitimate apartment listing, showed him the property, and convinced him they were the landlord. Joe discusses new research showing that younger people can be just as vulnerable to scams as older victims, particularly when they're navigating things like jobs, apartments, online shopping, and their first financial accounts. Our Catch of the Day comes from a scammer who apparently discovered the hard way that sometimes the scammer can get scammed. Resources and links to stories: Inside the Fake Celebrity Podcast Scam Fooling Hollywood They escaped south-east Asia's scam compounds. Then they realised they were still trapped How a ‘savvy' S.F. renter lost more than $18K in an elaborate real estate scam Jacksonville woman sues VyStar, alleges credit union failed to properly investigate $42K impersonation scam Teens targeted for scams Scammer got scammed Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.
Reporting from Jacksonville, Rick Stroud relays the scary moment nobody around the Bucs wanted to see — Rueben Bain Jr. missing practice with a sprained AC joint, though Rick notes the lack of any real treatment on the field is a good sign he'll be ready for Cincinnati. Rick and Steve also dig into an eyebrow-raising development at quarterback: with Baker Mayfield and Trevor Lawrence getting the bulk of the joint-practice reps, it was Jalon Daniels — not veteran Jake Browning — taking the number two snaps, and Rick walks back some of his own skepticism about whether the undrafted rookie has already locked down the backup job. Plus, Tristan Wirfs is back in pads and looking like himself, which both hosts agree makes him the best player on the roster.They also break down the massive stadium news on deck — Tampa's city council voting today and Hillsborough County following Friday on the Rays' new ballpark — along with a tour of Jacksonville's chaotic, crane-filled Everbank Stadium construction site ahead of the season opener there. On the field, Freddy Peralta was brilliant in a two-hit shutout as the Rays took two of three from Detroit, and Rick and Steve close with reaction to the Jed York police bodycam video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ start at home with the Carolina Panthers after a much better preseason showing against Jacksonville. Is Bryce Young and the offense finally starting to click, and can Carolina take advantage of a wide-open NFC South? The guys also put the spotlight on Xavier Legette and debate whether it's time for the former first-round pick to start showing more.The conversation gets deeper with a debate about media ethics after Josh Allen criticized how personal news involving teammate Ed Oliver's family was reported. Plus, the crew looks back at Nick Chubb's career, discusses why NFL running backs need to get paid while they can, and plays Toss Up with the strange new world of college football eligibility, Ohio State's brutal schedule, Atlanta's Tua Tagovailoa versus Michael Penix Jr. quarterback battle, and the Pacers versus Jazz.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!
On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ start at home with the Carolina Panthers after a much better preseason showing against Jacksonville. Is Bryce Young and the offense finally starting to click, and can Carolina take advantage of a wide-open NFC South? The guys also put the spotlight on Xavier Legette and debate whether it's time for the former first-round pick to start showing more.The conversation gets deeper with a debate about media ethics after Josh Allen criticized how personal news involving teammate Ed Oliver's family was reported. Plus, the crew looks back at Nick Chubb's career, discusses why NFL running backs need to get paid while they can, and plays Toss Up with the strange new world of college football eligibility, Ohio State's brutal schedule, Atlanta's Tua Tagovailoa versus Michael Penix Jr. quarterback battle, and the Pacers versus Jazz.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!
Rick Stroud reports live from Jacksonville after a joint practice the Bucs would rather forget — Baker Mayfield admitted afterward that "if this was a full game, I don't think we would have come out on the winning side," and Chris Godwin, in his tenth year, called out the team for getting out-physicaled by Liam Cohen's Jaguars. Rick and Steve break down what went wrong, why a wake-up call now beats one in Cincinnati, and the real bright spots buried in a rough day: Tristan Wirfs back in full pads and moving well, Rueben Bain Jr. continuing to wreck practice reps, and Benjamin Morrison finally getting through a complete practice for the first time in ages. They also preview Friday's preseason finale against the Jaguars and the roster crunch coming this weekend as the Bucs cut from 90 to 53.On the Rays, Tampa Bay's AL East remains at 3.5 games after a 4-1 loss to Detroit, with Rick and Steve digging into the tiebreaker math that still favors the Rays down the stretch, a remarkable stat line from an opposing starter who didn't get a single swing-and-miss in over 80 pitches against Tampa Bay's contact-heavy lineup, and what the Rays need from their rotation to hold on. They close with a tribute to Dolly Parton, who died at 80. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released in February 2016 , this classic episode of The Short Box (Ep. #122) features the world renowned Hip-hop artist and comic book enthusiast, the departed legend Paten Locke (RIP.
Send us Fan MailOur guest this episode is Tim Gilmore and we discuss his book “The Wilderness and Willie Browne”Tim Gilmore writes about the haunted South and the spirit of place. He's the author of 27 books and four stage works produced at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where he teaches writing. His newest book, Memphis Wood and the Sanctified Fecund, will launch on October 15, 2026 at the Mandarin Museum in Jacksonville. Gilmore is the creator of jaxpsychogeo.com, a 14 year (thus far) project that explores Jacksonville, Florida in more than 850 nonfiction place-portraits. He has won teaching and community service awards and the Jacksonville Cultural Council's Literary Artist of the Year award. He co-chaired Jacksonville's Civil Rights History Timeline Committee. He has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida.For information about Tim's next book launch:https://www.mandarinmuseum.org/events/lecture-seriesPlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
Now that the Jaguars' 2026 training camp has wrapped up, what should the team look out for when the Cleveland Browns come to Jacksonville? Who whill make the roster when the team cuts down to their final 53-man roster this Sunday?Jaguars insiders Hays Carlyon and Ryan O'Halloran discuss on The Duval Rundown podcast!Follow us on social media!►Twitter: / 1010xl ►Tik Tok: / 1010xl ►Instagram: / 1010xljax ►Facebook: / 1010xl Check us out wherever you stream podcasts!►Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...►Soundcloud: / 1010xl-92-5-fm-jax ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QMbFuc...Find all of our shows here! https://1010xl.com/listen/#jaguars #jacksonville #jacksonvillejaguars #duuuval #jaguarsfootball #jacksonvillefootball #nfl #football #travishunter #trevorlawrence #parkerwashington #afc #afcsouth #travonwalker #joshhinesallen #liamcoen #jamesgladstone #tonyboseli
In this episode of Let's Talk Ball!, Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the 2026 AFC South, diving deep into scheme evolution across the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans. They analyze DeMeco Ryans' shifting Base-to-Nickel structures, Anthony Campanile's blended front mechanics in Jacksonville, and Liam Coen's approach to unlocking Trevor Lawrence. From C.J. Stroud's offensive line overhaul to Cam Ward's development in offensive coordinator Brian Dabol's new system, get complete film-room insights into every key schematic matchup in the division.—Timestamps:00:00 - AFC South Overview 00:54 - Indianapolis Colts Defense & Young Secondary 01:59 - Shane Steichen Offense & Daniel Jones Outlook 07:34 - Jacksonville Jaguars Offense & Liam Coen 12:21 - Anthony Campanile Defense & Travis Hunter 14:20 - Houston Texans Offense & CJ Stroud 20:06 - DeMeco Ryans Defense & Hybrid Fronts 23:06 - Tennessee Titans Rebuild & Brian Daboll Offense 27:54 - Robert Saleh Wide-9 Defense & Season Outlook—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe
In this episode of “The Bark Tank,” powered by Spectrum, Browns legend Joel Bitonio joins host Andrew Siciliano to break down game two of the preseason against Buffalo and preview the season ahead. Plus, Siciliano discusses the decision to name Deshaun Watson the week one starter in Jacksonville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting live from Jacksonville ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' joint practices with the Jaguars, Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap the shaky tackle depth behind Baker Mayfield in the preseason opener and preview what to watch as the Bucs get real practice reps against Liam Cohen's similarly-schemed offense. They dig back into the Jalon Daniels debate — why his string of strong preseason relief outings still shouldn't make him QB2 over veteran Jake Browning — and break down the wild news out of Cleveland, where Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders, setting up a loaded Week 2 matchup when the Browns visit Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield faces the quarterback who effectively pushed him out of Cleveland. Rick also weighs in on the arrest of 49ers owner Jed York and what it means for accountability at the ownership level.On the Rays, Drew Rasmussen and Nick Martinez keep building Cy Young cases with back-to-back dominant starts, and closer Bryan Baker pushed his save total to 38 as Tampa Bay knocked off Detroit behind some old-school, back-to-back bunt small ball. At 78-53, the Rays have already topped last year's win total with 31 games still to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Korner Booth, Jared Klim and Matt Ordazzo preview two of the NFL's toughest divisions — the AFC South and NFC South — breaking down roster changes, breakout candidates, and who's got the edge heading into the season. Then the guys shift gears into college football with a full Big Ten Conference preview, talking title contenders, teams on the rise, and the games you need to circle on your calendar. We start in the AFC South, where the Jaguars enter as reigning division champs after a surprising 13-win season under first-year head coach Liam Coen, but the Texans and their elite defense are lurking right behind them. The Colts look to build on last year's promising stretch with a healthier Daniel Jones, while the Titans turn the page with new head coach Robert Saleh and a Year 2 leap expected from Cam Ward. We break down whether Jacksonville can hold off the field or if Houston reclaims the division crown. From there we move to the NFC South, arguably the league's most wide-open division heading into 2026. The Buccaneers enter as the betting favorites behind Baker Mayfield despite a late-season collapse last year, while the Falcons bring in new head coach Kevin Stefanski to try to unlock their talented roster. The Saints look for continued growth in Year 2 under Kellen Moore, and the Panthers, last year's surprise division winners, try to prove it wasn't a fluke with Bryce Young taking another step forward. We break down every angle of this toilet-bowl division and who's got the best shot to come out on top. We close things out with a full Big Ten Conference preview. Ohio State and Oregon enter as the preseason No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country, while defending national champion Indiana looks to prove last year's title run was no fluke. Michigan and Penn State both break in new head coaches, and we break down the biggest storylines, sleeper teams, and marquee matchups to circle on your calendar this season. Subscribe for weekly NFL and college football breakdowns from Korner Booth, part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. #KornerBooth #NFL #AFCSouth #NFCSouth #Jaguars #Texans #Colts #Titans #Buccaneers #Falcons #Saints #Panthers #BigTen #CollegeFootball #OhioState #Oregon #Indiana #NFLPreview #CFBPreview #BellyUpSports
Chuck and Heath discuss two new starting QB announcements that are interesting for different reasons. Spencer Holbrook of Letterman Row previews Chuck's number 4 team Ohio State. Ryan Green of 1010 XL in Jacksonville reacts to Florida naming Aaron Philo starting QB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Browns have named Deshaun Watson QB1 for the opener in Jacksonville and Beau Bishop and Nathan Zegura react to the news. Hear from HC Todd Monken (1:46) and QB1 Deshaun Watson (55:47). All that plus After Further Review, the play of the game from Saturday, Around the League and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when religion gets in the way of redemption? In Matthew 21:23–22:14, Jesus confronts the religious leaders through three powerful parables that expose the difference between simply looking religious and truly surrendering to Him. We see that salvation cannot be earned through good works or religious activity. The invitation to the Kingdom is extended to everyone, but we must respond with repentance, faith, and surrender to Jesus.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Bucs' 16-15 preseason win over Kansas City, where Baker Mayfield's night was cut short behind a patchwork offensive line missing three of its top four tackles, but the starting defense — even without Vita Vea — flashed real teeth, with Rueben Bain Jr. terrorizing the pocket and Anthony Nelson turning in a monster first half. Once again it was Jalon Daniels rallying the offense late, and Rick and Steve debate whether the rookie has already played his way onto the 53-man roster and turned the Bucs into an unlikely three-quarterback team. They also dig into the wave of players testing a new court ruling that allows a return to college eligibility — Jack Pyburn's situation, plus the wild story of the Browns releasing tight ends who got calls from Lane Kiffin — and preview this week's joint practices with Liam Cohen's Jaguars in Jacksonville.On the Rays, Nick Martinez was brilliant — six innings, one hit — in a 3-1 win over Baltimore that snapped a three-game skid and avoided a fourth straight series loss to the Orioles. Rick and Steve talk about what's behind the second-half stumble in the pitching staff, and why holding onto the AL East lead down the stretch matters as much for the bye it could buy as anything else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ralph welcomes Dr. Mimi Syed to discuss the recent report from Brown University's Costs of War Project: “Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government ‘Quadcopter' Use in Gaza.” Then, Ralph speaks to Joel McCleary (former Deputy Assistant to President Jimmy Carter and international consultant) about his “Dancing in the Dark” essay series on the strategies that Trump is using to hold onto power at almost any cost.Dr. Mimi Syed is an emergency medicine physician and assistant clinical professor at University of Washington and Washington State University, and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Syed served in Gaza at both al-Aqsa Hospital and Nasser Hospital, where she documented severe injuries from drone strikes and she has firsthand experience treating civilians targeted by the IDF. She is co-author of the Costs of War Project's new report: Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government “Quadcopter” Use in Gaza.A lot of the attention has essentially fallen off from Gaza because of this so-called ceasefire…And the media (Western media) unfortunately is complicit in this—has no interest in covering Gaza, has no interest in covering the ongoing slaughter that's happening in Gaza.Dr. Mimi SyedThe irony of all of this is that the drones and the capabilities that these drones have to shoot and to distinguish between a civilian and a combatant—the whole purpose of this is to mitigate civilian harm. And instead, perversely, they're being used for the opposite. They're being used to target civilians and children. And in the U.N. report, they specifically talk about a soldier describing the experience, saying that it's like a video game. He can be sitting somewhere far away, away from the dangers of a military zone, away from the dangers of combatants, and essentially target whoever he wants, and shoot. And these drones have the capability of distinguishing between a child, an adult, a combatant. And most of these cases that I documented, the child was by themselves. There was no other adult harmed.Dr. Mimi SyedJoel McCleary served as Deputy Assistant to the President during the Carter Administration. As president of the Sawyer-Miller Group he oversaw international strategic advisory work for fourteen prime ministers and presidents. Currently, he is Managing Partner of Four Seasons Ventures, which has conducted in-depth studies for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security on biodefense. These studies reviewed the emergency powers of the President in the event of a pandemic or major biological weapons attack. He is co-founder of the nonpartisan nonprofit Keep Our Republic.November 3rd is just the prelude to January 3rd—the game (so to speak) is who controls the Speakership. And that is determined by the certified members who are certified by the current House—they will determine who meets on January 3rd. So obviously what Trump does not want (or any President does not want) is there to be an opposing party's Speaker.Joel McClearyWe're not saying that anything is inevitable. We're just saying what is possible if you look at what they're saying and if you look at where they might go if they feel compelled to do so. So NSPM-7 is probably the most frightening aspect of this whole thing. And what's most frightening is how few people have focused on it. All of us need to read these documents at the ACLU (the Brennan Center has done fantastic work). And Mark Medish and I just are appalled that still, in Democratic circles or other circles, we are not yet comprehending the meaning of NSPM-7 and how it threatens each one of us in reality.Joel McClearyNews 8/21/26* This week, another round of primaries were held, most notably in Florida. For progressives, the biggest victory is that of Angie Nixon, a DSA-backed member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing Jacksonville. Nixon trounced her opponent – Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during the 2019 impeachment effort – winning 56% of the vote to his 44% despite being outspent by a margin of 16 to 1. Forbes reports that in her victory speech, Nixon said “We have proved that everyday people are more powerful than corporations and billionaires…We went up against the political establishment, against millions of dollars of outside spending…and we won. This win was for the little guys and girls…We, the hardworking everyday people of Florida, sent a shock wave to the Washington, D.C., establishment.” Unfortunately, Nixon's candidacy, like that of any statewide Democratic campaign in the Sunshine State, remains a long shot. The last Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Florida was former astronaut Bill Nelson in 2012.* More disappointing were the down-ballot results in these primaries. In the 20th congressional district, a majority-minority district centered on Broward County, Debbie Wasserman Schultz won with 45% of the vote, according to NBC. She defeated four Black candidates, including young progressive Elijah Manley. Wasserman Schultz previously represented the 25th district, but following the Republican-led mid-decade redistricting program carried out in Florida, she opted to seek reelection in this heavily Democratic seat. The Black candidates had tried and failed to consolidate behind a single choice.* And in Florida's 25th congressional district, ultra-zionist incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz “warded off” a challenge from his left in the form of Oliver Larkin, a DSA-backed union organizer. Larkin drew substantial media attention, first when he appeared on Fox and, asked about immigration and crime, he demanded accountability for “this pedophile president Donald Trump” and others implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and again during an interview with WPLG Local 10 when Larkin was “faced with genocide denial.” According to the Middle East Eye, Larkin “raised the topic of Israel's genocide in Gaza, pointing to statements and findings from institutions such as the United Nations, Amnesty International and Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem,” which the interviewer, Glenna Milberg incorrectly dismissed as “factually incorrect.” Larkin “outlined Israel's deliberate targeting of civilians, restrictions on humanitarian aid and attacks on churches, schools and other places of worship,” and Milberg again “interrupted and said his account was ‘factually not correct.'” The Middle East Eye writes that the exchange was then “cut short when Milberg said she was being told they had to wrap up the interview.”* Turning to Texas, NOTUS reports Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico – capitalizing on the acrimonious primary battle between sitting Republican Senator John Cornyn and his victorious primary opponent Texas AG Ken Paxton – has taken the extraordinary step of bringing a Cornyn aide onto his campaign. According to this piece, “Jacob Smith, who worked for Cornyn for five years as a deputy legislative director and policy adviser, is taking on the role of deputy policy director for Talarico's campaign.” In a statement, Smith said that he is “proud” to join Talarico's campaign and that “Instead of playing partisan politics, Talarico speaks to the needs of everyday people who day in and day out work too hard for too little.” Smith also laid into Paxton, calling him “the most corrupt, self-dealing politician in Texas who would sell their futures to the highest contributor just to hold onto power,” and urging “fellow Republicans who know Ken Paxton is unfit to serve in the Senate to finally hold him accountable at the ballot box.” This piece quotes an anonymous “Republican operative” who characterized this kind of “cross-party hire” as “unheard of.” He added that Talarico has a “better chance than any Democrat has had in the state in a very long time.”* In more primary news, last week we discussed the victory of former Hartford, Connecticut Mayor Luke Bronin over 14-term incumbent Congressman John Larson. That same day, the Lever published an exposé of Stephen Mandel, a Connecticut-based billionaire hedge fund manager and Democratic mega-donor who is the “largest bankroller of a nascent political machine promising to ‘redefine' the Democratic Party.” Via two organizations – Majority Democrats and the Bench – Mandel and his wife have funneled tens of millions of dollars to candidates of their choosing in an attempt to form a “new [political] center.” According to this report, Bronin amassed a “sizable war chest,” during his primary challenge against Larson, much of which traces back to Mandel. Not only that, apparently, Bronin “used to be on the payroll of a nonprofit funded by the billionaire,” and his campaign's policy stances reflect the network's preferences and priorities. The Lever notes that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Mandels did not return their requests for comment.* In more Connecticut news, in the wake of Larson's defeat, local media is beginning to question whether Senator Richard Blumenthal should run for another term in 2028, with WTNH noting that he will be 82 at the end of his current term. While Blumenthal has not formally announced that he will run for a fourth senate term, he did confirm that he has a campaign committee and it is raising money. This piece notes that Blumenthal is the second oldest member of Connecticut's congressional delegation, behind only Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, 83, who represents the state's third congressional district. With the increased scrutiny on aging Democrats, and donors like Stephen Mandel bankrolling primary challenges by younger candidates, Blumenthal's decision of whether or not to run or anoint a successor could prove critical. For his part, Blumenthal is quoted saying “Age is a state of mind…and I am very, very happy doing my job right now, as energetically as I feel is appropriate.”* Senator Blumenthal features prominently in another story this week from a different part of Washington. NOTUS reports that on K Street, lobbyists for the defense industry – literally the military industrial complex – are “girding for aggressive investigations of President Donald Trump's Pentagon and the companies that do business with it,” if the Democrats retake one or both houses of Congress in the midterm elections. This piece emphasizes that Democrats have “spent two years seething that the Trump administration shut Congress out of decisions about the Pentagon, from the Iran war to politically connected contractors and a defense budget that's ballooned to $1.5 trillion.” Lobbyists are reported to be particularly wary of their clients being caught between outraged congressional Democrats and an uncooperative White House for the next two years. Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the Senate Investigations Subcommittee, is already zeroing in on 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is an investor, and American Ventures, where Eric Trump is an investor, both of which received billions of dollars in government awards. He is quoted saying “We need to look into whether Trump's sons are profiting from investments in defense contractors that involve insider information or contracts awarded in ways that compromise defense interests.” Other investigations he signaled they might pursue include a probe of “the administration's growing reliance on single-source contracts and whether the administration has given preferential treatment to companies with political ties, particularly those that donated to Trump's White House ballroom project.” In the House, Democrats on the Armed Services Committee will likely focus on “military strategy, acquisition decisions and the Pentagon's rapidly growing budget,” while the Oversight Committee, is more focused on “corruption, conflicts of interest, companies connected to Trump allies such as SpaceX and other ethics issues.” When Republicans won control of the House, Senate, and presidency in 2024, many lobbying firms axed their Democratic staff. It seems they are beginning to regret that decision.* Our next two stories have to do with the AI boom. First, in Wisconsin, the politics of AI data centers have come to in large part define the ongoing race to succeed Democrat Tony Evers as Governor. DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong rode her vow of a moratorium on new data center construction to front-runner status in the primary, only to lose by a hair to Evers' last minute chosen successor, David Crowley. Since becoming the nominee, Crowley has refused to adopt Hong's signature issue and his opponent, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is taking full advantage. According to Wisconsin Public Radio, Tiffany's campaign has released a new TV ad labeling his opponent “data center David Crowley.” In the ad, Crowley is “seen saying Wisconsin has the opportunity to be ‘an AI and a data hub not only for the entire country, but for the entire globe.'” Ironically, Tiffany himself has cast “pro-data center votes in Congress” and Crowley's campaign argues that Tiffany “wouldn't be as hard on developers as his campaign claims,” though he is now campaigning on “ending state subsidies for data centers and creating additional protections for ratepayers and the state's farmland and water.”* Next, a stunning feat of reporting by 404 Media exposed how “Amazon is buying massive quantities of books, scanning them for AI training data, and destroying them in the process.“ To investigate this, the outlet placed a tracking device in a rare book that they suspected would be acquired by an AI company for training data. Then, when indeed it was, they followed the book around the country to its final destination – an Amazon warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada – where employees say that “all [they] do is scan books..Some are assigned to cut books, and others go to receive where they get books and scan the bar codes.” The printed book is destroyed in the process. The logo of the Amazon team that works at this warehouse, called VGT3, is a dinosaur, brandishing its teeth and with a book in its hands. The piece notes that the AI company Anthropic has previously been sued for engaging in the practice of destroying rare books in order to feed them into their large language models, or LLMs, on copyright grounds, but the “judge in the lawsuit ruled it was fair use and not a copyright violation for Anthropic to scan a book for training data in part because it destroyed the original, printed copy.” The author of this piece notes that these rare books are not necessarily monetarily valuable – they could be rare because “not many copies of them were ever printed,” or “they are in a foreign language not many people speak.” Still, as one bookseller said “There are different types of value…[besides monetary value] There's historical value, intellectual value, sentimental value. All sorts of things, and all of those the AI companies don't care about. They just want the content as a bunch of words strung together.”* Finally, we turn to the Vatican, where, Drop Site reports, Pope Leo XIV is using his pulpit to call for the opening of humanitarian corridors for civilians in Sudan. In his weekly Angelus address, the first American Pope highlighted “the plight of civilians in the besieged city of el-Obeid.” In addition to his call for humanitarian corridors, the pontiff called for both sides to “cease attacks on civilian targets.” Drop Site explains that El-Obeid, the largest city in Kordofan – the region comprising central Sudan – has faced intense drone attacks as the rebels of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battle the Sudanese army for supremacy in the region. An RSF siege has “left over 500,000 people in famine conditions for months and without supplies.” The United Nations warns that if El-Obeid falls, it could follow in the mold of el-Fasher, which fell to the RSF last year and resulted in “mass ethnic cleansing massacres by the RSF that killed an estimated 60,000 people.” We can only hope that the world will heed the Pope's plea for peace and humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Sudan.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe