Podcasts about John Hancock

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 17th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Bo and Beth recap President Trump's National Address 6:35 Bo and Beth recap President Trump's National Address cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Netflix releases "VHS quality" version of Stranger Things Season 1 7:05 Replay: Caller Doug talks Back to the Future 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Reaction to President Trump's speech last night 7:35 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - SC Senate race 7:50 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Reaction to President Trump's speech 8:05 Tell Me Something Good 8:20 Carowinds News: Fury 325 closed due to foundation issues 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Jeff Atkinson 8:50 Handles Ice Cream rated best Ice Cream in the world by National Geographic 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock cont. - Thoughts on potential Daylight Saving Time switch 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Amy as always are joined by John Hancock and Michael Kelley during the first hour Friday as they discuss President Trump speech, we know the source for the poop lettuce. Adam Wainwright comes to the defense of Cardinals fans after the comments from Barstool Sports earlier in week. Finally, short athletes and Hancock knows everything.

“So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 1:8–9 NLT) Spiritual revival can be compared to a romance between a man and a woman. Guys know that when you first take a girl out, you want to make a good impression on her. So, you shower, make sure your shirt is clean, and show her great respect. Maybe you open the car door for her. You pull out her chair at a restaurant—a nice French restaurant. But when you get married, things change. You still open the car door for her, but you close it before she’s all the way in. And the closest thing to a French restaurant that you take her to now is Jacque in the Box or Le Golden Arches. Something has happened. The passion has slipped away. You’re no longer making the effort. That reminds me of a story I heard about a woman who wanted to divorce her husband. She told her attorney, “I want this divorce to hurt him badly. I want him to feel as much pain as possible.” The attorney said, “Here’s how to do it. For the next three months, smother your husband with affection. Compliment him constantly. Tell him what a great guy he is and how much you care for him. Then, when he’s feeling on top of the world, drop the divorce papers on him. He won’t know what hit him. He’ll be devastated when you walk out.” The woman agreed to the plan. For the next three months she complimented her husband, affirmed him, and told him how much she loved and appreciated him. When the three months ended, her attorney called her and said, “All right, let’s get this divorce started.” The woman said, “Divorce? We’re going on our second honeymoon.” By committing to the relationship as God intends, the woman unwittingly ignited the flames of passion again. Similarly, when believers commit to the Christian life as God intends—by studying Scripture, immersing ourselves in prayer, getting involved in a church, and sharing our faith—we fuel the fire of revival in ourselves and others. That’s why Paul wrote, “So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:8–9 NLT). One person’s spiritual boldness paves the way for others to follow, just as John Hancock’s bold signature on the Declaration of Independence gave others courage to follow. Passion and boldness are key ingredients of revival. Reflection question: What would rediscovering your spiritual passion look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! Join Greg Laurie for the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate's Cove on July 18. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – John Hancock emerges as far more than a famous signature. His upbringing, education, business success, faith, political courage, and public service reveal a patriot willing to risk wealth and reputation for liberty. His leadership during the Revolution and early republic offers a lasting example of honor, duty, and sacrifice...

Daily Dad Jokes (11 July 2026) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Shower Thoughts Podcast: We have another podcast called Daily Shower Thoughts, showcasing random, amusing and mind bending epiphanies. Search "Daily Shower Thoughts" in your podcast player or click here Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: friedtesticularcance, OneLittleWarrior, PeterTheDolphin, IEnjoyDadJokes, Healthy_Ladder_6198, SeniorFlyingMango, IEnjoyDadJokes, breck, digiBeLow, James__HD, aj_beekeeper, Left-Distribution-13, , Lucky_Middle_5525, SlappyPappy99, Mozzafox, Slowloris81, its_rud Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (11 July 2026) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Shower Thoughts Podcast: We have another podcast called Daily Shower Thoughts, showcasing random, amusing and mind bending epiphanies. Search "Daily Shower Thoughts" in your podcast player or click here Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: friedtesticularcance, OneLittleWarrior, PeterTheDolphin, IEnjoyDadJokes, Healthy_Ladder_6198, SeniorFlyingMango, IEnjoyDadJokes, breck, digiBeLow, James__HD, aj_beekeeper, Left-Distribution-13, , Lucky_Middle_5525, SlappyPappy99, Mozzafox, Slowloris81, its_rud Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Chris and Amy in-studio. Cardinals have a rough week; best Cardinals teams of all time; is Sen Mitch McConnell able to return to the Senate?; replacing income tax money in Missouri; Question of the week.

Freedom isn't free. It cost a lot to those who signed the Declaration of Independence. Of the 56 signers, 17 lost their fortunes, 12 had their homes destroyed, 5 became prisoners of war, one had two sons imprisoned on the British Starving Ship Jersey, one had a son killed in battle, one had his wife die from harsh prison treatment, and nine signers died during the war. John Hancock, the first signer, said, “The price on my head has just doubled.” Would you have signed the Declaration of Independence? It was not a social media post you could put up anonymously. It was a commitment that could cost you your life, your family, and all you owned. As you continue to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, remember, freedom isn't free.

KMOX Cardinals pre and postgame host Matt Pauley joins John Hancock and Michael Kelly as the Cardinals return home to face the Brewers & Braves. The Cards completed a 4-and-2 through Atlanta and Chicago, which 'is awesome,' says Pauley.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley are in for Chris and Amy today; Independence Day activities; why so many fireworks?; John isn't that big of a soccer fan; Trump got involved in a US soccer red card; Did you see this? Taylor Swift's wedding.

On America 250/Semiquincentennial, learn why understanding the Declaration of Independence is important, especially in these tumultuous times when patriotism is at an all-time low. Discover why the Second Continental Congress decided to have a Declaration of Independence and how a committee of five of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston were chosen to draft it. Explore why John Adams insisted that Thomas Jefferson draft it, and how the Committee and the Second Continental Congress changed Jefferson's draft. Hear the entire Declaration of Independence, the most profound words written in the English language that were approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.Most Americans have never read the entire Declaration of Independence and have a elementary grade level understanding of it. Most remember the soaring words of the second paragraph (“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among the are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”), and maybe the last clause (“we mutually pledge our to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor”), and have not reviewed in any detail the remainder of the 1320 words. The rest is not just taxation without representation. There were 27 grievances listed by the Founding Fathers, of which taxation without representation is but one. In addition to the amazing, stirring words we are familiar with, and with the exceptions of John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, nearly no one knows the entire roster of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The full roster of the signers is John Adams, Samuel Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Carter Braxton, Charles Carroll of Carrolton, Samuel Chase, Abraham Clark, George Clymer, William Ellery, William Floyd, Benjamin Franklin, Elbridge Gerry, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, John Hancock, Benjamin Harrison, John Hart, Joseph Hewes, Thomas Hayward, Jr., William Hooper, Stephen Hopkins, Francis Hopkinson, Samuel Huntington, Thomas Jefferson, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Laws, Philip Livingston, Thomas Lynch, Jr., Thomas McKean, Arthur Middleton, Lewis Morris, Robert Morris, John Morton, Thomas Nelson, Jr. , William Paca, Robert Treat Paine, John Penn, George Read, Caesar Rodney, George Ross, Dr. Benjamin Rush, Edward Rutledge, Roger Sherman, James Smith, Richard Stockton, Thomas Stone, George Taylor, Matthew Thorton, George Walton, William Whipple, William Williams, James Wilson, John Witherspoon, Oliver Wolcott, and George Wythe.Listen at your leisure to the amazing Declaration of Independence. Read the entire Declaration of Independence here: https://patriotweek.org/2021/07/24/the-declaration-of-independence-september-11/To learn more about the Declaration of Independence & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.Check out Judge Michael Warren's book The Revolutionary Words that Forged America - The Definitive Guide to the Declaration of Independence (Republic Books 2026), at Amazon, or other major online retailers. It reviews the Declaration of Independence line-by-line.Join us!

Happy Fourth of July! It's time for Alyssa is ready to give her opening speech for the 4th of July on the Square celebration, and Jake is ready to eat way too much pie during this year's pie eating contest. But while they enjoy all that their town's celebration has to offer, let's hope they take a minute to remember why they're celebrating in the first place! Join Alyssa and Jake as they return to some old friends from colonial America and meet another icon of American history - John Hancock! If you'd like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the Resources for this episode. And if you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend!

Today's crossword was all about US history — specifically, the Declaration of Independence. David J. Kahn, in his 192nd NYTimes publication (!!!) has outdone himself, ingeniously inserting all 13 colonies into the grid, rebus-style. It was a MAgnificent piece of work, we were both surpRIsed and DElighted. DEets inside!Show note imagery: JohNHaNCock's John Hancock.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 3rd, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Beth is back! 6:20 Ghostline South Debut on GMBT | Steve's Music Background 6:35 Ghostline South debut cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Ghostline South debut cont. 7:05 NFL owner surprises Bride-to-be in viral video 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - America 250 | Parody Act 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - SCOTUS Rulings 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Guest: Richard Shea (Major League Eating) - Nathan's Hot Dog eating Contest on America's 250th 8:20 Revisiting Ghostline South 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Jeff Atkinson 8:50 Ghostline South cont. 9:05 Guest: John Hancock - SkyShow 2026 9:20 John Hancock cont. 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley fill in for Chris and Amy as they prepare for tomorrow's America 250 celebration and Fourth of July weekend while recapping the Cardinals' series win over the Atlanta Braves. Washington University history professor Peter Kastor joins the show to discuss the defining moments leading to America's 250th anniversary, followed by Y98 and St. Louis CITY SC pregame host Jen Siess with the latest from the FIFA World Cup. The show also features KMOX's Dave Glover reflecting on his radio career and journey to KMOX, before retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeff McCausland breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, Ukraine, and other global issues.

Happy birthday, America! We celebrated the Fourth of July the only way we know how: by discovering just how little Johnny knows about the country. Today during Johnny Doesn't Know we asked basic questions about America, including what "give me your John Hancock" means. His answer was gayer than you could possibly imagine. If you're looking to celebrate America in all the wrong ways, this is the episode for you. We also played a patriotic edition of Generation Wars, with Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers battling it out for ultimate bragging rights. Plus, Klein shares audio from his sad attempt to score a free Starbucks drink for his half-birthday. I held up the line and ended with a homeless man yelling at him. Meanwhile, Ally narrowly avoided getting sideswiped by a woman driving on the 405, only for the driver to make one of the weirdest getaway moves ever. Plus El Cheapo returns as Ally shares her favorite restaurant money-saving hacks that might just make your next meal a little cheaper.

Mark is joined by John Hancock of KMOX who hosted a special series on KMOX over the last few weeks discussing America 250.

Mark is joined by George Gray with the Price is Right. He hosts the Price is Wrong in studio. Then he is joined by by John Hancock of KMOX who hosted a special series on KMOX over the last few weeks discussing America 250.

In hour one of the Mark Reardon Show Mark is joined by Hank Lina, a recently naturalized U.S. citizen that was born in New Zealand. Hank is also the owner of a coffee business called "Just Hank's". He shares his story of coming to America and his love for the country. In hour two, Mark is joined by Major League Eating chairman George Shea and host of the annual Fourth of July Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest. Shea discusses what's in store for Saturday's big event at Coney Island. Then, Mark is joined by Paul Hall, with Common Guy's Film Reviews. Hall previews the trending movie releases including "Minions & Monsters", "Young Washington" and more. KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano then joins to discuss the USMNT 2-0 victory over Bosnia. Frank previews the upcoming match against Belgium on Monday and recaps the Cardinals' 5-1 defeat to the Braves. Mark is joined by George Gray with the Price is Right. He hosts the Price is Wrong in studio. Then he is joined by by John Hancock of KMOX who hosted a special series on KMOX over the last few weeks discussing America 250.

CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent, joins John Hancock and Michael Kelley. Garret says the Great American State Fair on the National Mall has been, 'underwhelming and beset by some problems,' and, 'stumbled out of the gate.' Could we see a return to lower prices at the gas pump? Garrett notes that when oil prices go up, fuel prices climb pretty fast, like taking an elevator, but those same prices 'take the stairs, very gradually so,' when coming down.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley in for Chris and Amy. World Cup reaction; Barbershop singing; Empire State Building climbers; national, state and local politics are all part of the conversations. Plus visits with Leah Vukmir from the National Taxpayers Union; Matt Pauley talks Cardinals baseball; Major Garrett updates from Washington, DC; and Jason Douglas is organizing Blues at the Arch Music Festival.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley in for Chris and Amy. Jason Douglas from the Gateway Arch Park Foundation joins to preview Blues at the Arch; H&K look at the fringes of the political parties in America; what is Pres Trump's decorating style? 'Well, he likes a lot of gold.'

It’s HOT! Nancy also had a wardrobe mishap when only the sheer part of her outfit for Patriot Fest arrived, leaving her scrambling to find something to wear underneath. East TN Translates: JFK’s “Ask not what your country can do for you” speech. Hot Tea: The National Guard was called in to NYC amid Taylor Swift’s wedding rumors. Jordan Davis was almost detained at the border over a name mix-up. A “Mexican Batman” vigilante duct-taping suspected thieves to poles. We talked about a dangerous ocean hotel off the North Carolina coast and about our own sketchy hotel stays. World Cup update: Team USA plays tonight. The viral international fan from Germany asked for recommendations on where to visit in Nashville. Lucky 7 for Farmacy Joey bought a massive new slip ‘n slide for the backyard. Nancy made a comment that made Joey think she was calling him “fat.” A Forgotten Moment in U.S. History: Thomas Jefferson confronts John Hancock about his oversized signature on the Declaration of Independence. What Makes You Special? I’m an Animal Communicator / Pet Psychic! We Play Patriot Games to give away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a “finish the lyric” challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s HOT! Nancy also had a wardrobe mishap when only the sheer part of her outfit for Patriot Fest arrived, leaving her scrambling to find something to wear underneath. East TN Translates: JFK’s “Ask not what your country can do for you” speech. Hot Tea: The National Guard was called in to NYC amid Taylor Swift’s wedding rumors. Jordan Davis was almost detained at the border over a name mix-up. A “Mexican Batman” vigilante duct-taping suspected thieves to poles. We talked about a dangerous ocean hotel off the North Carolina coast and about our own sketchy hotel stays. World Cup update: Team USA plays tonight. The viral international fan from Germany asked for recommendations on where to visit in Nashville. Lucky 7 for Farmacy Joey bought a massive new slip ‘n slide for the backyard. Nancy made a comment that made Joey think she was calling him “fat.” A Forgotten Moment in U.S. History: Thomas Jefferson confronts John Hancock about his oversized signature on the Declaration of Independence. What Makes You Special? I’m an Animal Communicator / Pet Psychic! We Play Patriot Games to give away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a “finish the lyric” challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the publisher: "A traveler's journey to the heart of the American Revolution, close up at the ground level, among the patriots, amid the pandemonium, on July 4, 1776.Welcome to Revolution City—where the air smells of tar, booze, gunpowder . . . and rebellion. Your tour takes you through the turbulent streets, tub-thumping taverns, and radical strongholds of a town at war with an empire. Far from the powdered wigs and genteel debates of history textbooks, this book guides us through the real Boston of the American Revolution: frenzied, dangerous, and fiercely alive.Join the crowds in taprooms where rebel plots were hatched. Witness mobs rise up over the price of bread. Stand with patriots as they sharpen bayonets on Bunker Hill, and watch as Loyalists get tarred and feathered. Drink the rum made on the town docks, sample the sinful in the city's back alleys, and gaze at John Hancock's mansion gleaming above gritty streets filled with the almshouse, workhouse, and jail.From the harbor wharves and seedy brothels to renowned assembly halls like Old South Meetinghouse and Faneuil Hall, Boston, 1776 leads us on a vivid tour of the vital hub of the Revolutionary War. At every stop along the way, we encounter iconic names like Revere and Adams, but also the forgotten men and women who bled and brawled for freedom in every corner of Boston.Upon America's 250th anniversary, Boston, 1776 portrays the Cradle of Liberty and the American Revolution as never before: raw, radical, and roaring with life."Information on his book can be found at https://www.diversionbooks.com/books/boston-1776His website is available at https://www.jddickey.com/AxelbankHistory.com is designed by https://www.ellieclairedesigns.com/Axelbank Reports History and Today" can be found on social media at https://twitter.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://instagram.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://facebook.com/axelbankhistory

Billikens head coach Josh Schertz joins Chris and John Hancock. He jokes about the need for 'beauty sleep'; getting over losses; the excitement surrounding Robbie Avila's signing with the Lakers; SLU vs Mizzou; and an open practice for fans this week.

John Hancock in with Chris Rongey again today. SLU hoops Coach Josh Schertz in t he 1st hour previewing an open practice this week for fans; Hour two includes Dave Simons grades the stock market at mid-year; Jacob Cersosimo from Matrix Midwest on the Cardinals at midpoint of the season; Hour 2 welcomes State Senator Brian Williams and his run for STL County Exec; and ABC's Steven Portnoy on SCOTUS decisions.

John Hancock and Chris conclude the third hour of the show with State Senator Brian Williams' campaign for St Louis County Exec; a fun discussion about Chinese food; ABC's Steven Portnoy on the Supreme Court decisions; and NPR's mistake about Justice Samuel Alito,

ABC's National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins Chris and John Hancock after the Supreme Court released their final decisions of the session, including birthright citizenship, mail-in balloting, and if the President can fire members of the Federal Reserve.

Missouri State Senator Brian Williams joins Chris and John Hancock. He's in the race for St. Louis County Executive. That primary is coming up in early August. He talks about the importance of the relationship between the City and County & state leaders; a looming budget issue facing the county; and efforts to grow the county's population.

Financial Planner Dave Simons gives the stock market an A for the first 6 months of 2026; John Hancock hates penalty kicks; KMOV's Jacob Cersosimo on the Cardinals, and penalty kicks; plus, what is Yacht Rock?

John Hancock joins Chris Rongey. They discuss data centers & public reaction to them; the history of America; Supreme Court rulings this week; plus SLU coach Josh Schertz previews the upcoming open practice; and Did you see Washington's bar tab?

The Bulwark's Andrew Egger joins John Hancock and Chris Rongey following a weekend of events in Washington DC; new stories from a new book about the Trump presidency; and several Supreme Court rulings today.

Memory chip demand is driving the cost of your personal technology, says Time Worthy Research Tech Analyst Ian Sherr as Microsoft and Apple are hiking prices. It's 'mostly a manufacturing problem,' says Sherr. He says most of the supply comes from southeast Asia. He joins John Hancock and Chris Rongey with more.

John Hancock joins Chris Rongey as Amy vacations; heat is here; Downtown St Louis isn't seen as 'vibrant'; sinkholes everywhere; Ian Sherr explains why companies like Apple and Microsoft are jacking up their prices; Did you see this? Buc-ees expands but not to St Louis; who is left from the band Foreigner?

AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys joins Chris and John Hancock. He say the 'elderly and the very young are vulnerable as well,' to the week-long stretch of high temperatures descending on St Louis. He points out that the overnight temperatures will not provide much if any relief.

John Hancock and Chris Rongey visit with Cardinals pre-game and post-game host, Matt Pauley as the Cardinals have an off-day before visiting Atlanta for a series with the Braves. It is a, 'real challenging two weeks,' heading into the All-Star break says Pauley.

John Hancock is in with Chris while Amy vacations. Just how hot will it be this week?; John and Chris explore the sport of 'noodling' for catfish; Matt Pauley doesn't want to talk about the baseball trade deadline just yet.

John Hancock joins Chris for the full show. Conversations cover the heat; noodling; shorts on men and the Cardinals. Tech writer Ian Sherr; Meteorologist Tyler Roys; Matt Pauley chats about the Cardinals; and Andrew Egger joins from Washington, DC.

The Bulwark's White House Correspondent Andrew Egger joins Chris and John Hancock with a look inside the beltway; is the Millennium Hotel weed thriving?; baseball owners are able to make a lot of cash when they sell; what's the deal with men not being allowed to wear shorts at work?

For the second week in a row, I'm reusing the same production file that was used on WTJU. If I was awake and alert, it would maybe take 15 minutes to record new audio. However, this June 27 feels like the kind of day where such a direct task would take about two hours. I'm ready to get ready for the next set of stories.If you are a new reader, I got my professional start at WVTF Public Radio in Roanoke, Virginia, as an intern. I was in my final year at Virginia Tech and I wanted to keep going with journalism. At some point not too long after, I made a deliberate choice to focus at the local level. Every edition of this newsletter was a podcast for the first 650 editions or so. That changes in the spring of 2024 when I agreed to do a version of the podcast for WTJU. This airs Saturdays on WTJU at 6 a.m. In any case, take a listen! And I've included the text of the WTJU public service announcements. In this edition:* Most of Virginia continues to be under drought warning (read the story)* Charlottesville Planning Commission hears calls for reform at listening session on next round of zoning changes (read the story)* Council agrees to another extension of agreement with CRHA for additional housing vouchers (read the story)* Albemarle County prepares for new legislation including new biosolids testing requirements (read the story)* Albemarle Amateur Radio Club holding Field Day this weekend (read the story)* One archive story: Councilors push back on proposal to replace trash stickers with monthly trash fee charge more for trash collection (read the story from March 2025)Public Service Announcement #1C4K is now recruiting mentors for its Fall 2026 Cohort starting in late August. Be the trusted guide who helps a young person turn curiosity into capability. Work side-by-side with youth members on STEM projects of their choosing, like coding, robotics, design, or digital storytelling. No experience is necessary to collaborate, encourage, and expand possibilities for youth in our community. Visit the C4K website to learn more!Public Service Announcement #2Head to UVA's Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library on Saturday, July 4th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Revolutionary Printing, a family-friendly UVA250 celebration of the materials, crafts, and stories of the founding era. Print a copy of the Declaration of Independence, view paper- and ink-making demonstrations, or add your “John Hancock” to a giant copy of the Declaration. Hear music of the American Revolution, make a printer's hat, screen print a keepsake, view special exhibitions, or create a custom silhouette, beadwork, or sewing sampler. Event parking is free in UVA's Central Grounds Garage. For more information, visit this website. Some nonsensical thoughts at the end of CCE-1079A Technically this one is W26-23 and not CCE-1079A because I did not produce a separate version. That's twice in a row. I would prefer to do an original version as well, but I must admit I appreciate the illusion of a break. I assure any reader who made it to this part that I do not spend all of my hours working on this newsletter. I take a lot of breaks throughout the day, though almost none of that time is spent doing yardwork. Now that my eldest cat is no longer with us, the house is slowly being reclaimed from all of the spots damaged by incontinence.On this Saturday, what will I do? I do not know the answer though I am going to try to get the March 2026 property transactions out of the way. I'm very slow on those now and as a result I can't put them behind a paywall. Or at least, it wouldn't feel right.I do work seven days a week because I enjoy the research that goes into this newsletter. I see stories everywhere and the challenge is continuing to create an engine that allows me to produce as many as possible. It is my hope to find others willing to put in the work. There are almost two weeks until the 6 year anniversary of the newsletter. I am soul-searching a bit at the moment to determine the future. Should I try to see more of the world while I am still relatively young? What would it be like to live somewhere else? Yet, even thinking that thought triggers alarm as I really do want to continue trying to describe the minutiae of this community as it stumbles its way into the future. I'm so looking forward to hitting send and allowing myself to go into free association for the rest of the day. One of the ways I sharpen my research skills when they'll dulled by morning fog is to go to cvillepedia and make some edits at random. I do not own the website but I have been associated with it since its public unveiling in 2009. The Jefferson Madison Regional Library is now the owner, but they do not program it. Who will program it in the future?Who will tell the stories of our community?I don't have a way to look into the future except for continuing to do my part to document what I can. I hope to inspire others to do so and hopeful that in the future I'll be better able to articulate what it is I'm doing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Marlins pre and post game host, Craig Mish, joins Chris and John Hancock following fans of Scotland's World Cup team bolstered the atmosphere at the Marlins game earlier this week. The Marlins are in town beginning a series tonight against the Cardinals.

St Louis Blues CEO Chris Zimmerman, joins John Hancock and Chris Rongey ahead of the NHL Draft this evening. He says, 'its rare' for the team to have 4 picks in the first round. 'Everything's on the table, lots of possibilities,' says Zimmerman when asked about packaging the picks to move up in the draft. Zimmerman also comments on the success of the US Figure Skating Championships and the move announced this week to host the Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball tournament.

Iran's 14 points: making the world safe for Shia Theocracy. Obviously, Donald Trump putting his John Hancock to the Islamabad Memorandum at Versailles carries absolutely no historical resonance. But after the occupation of the Ruhr and the abdication of the Kaiser, what else could the Mullahs possibly put on their shopping list? We'll be picking through the carcrash, looking for signs of life in DC. Meanwhile, to cement his lousy week Donald got into a love tiff with Georgia Meloni at the G7. Was this a passing fugue of Italian passion? The flamethrower of a woman scorned? Or was it the beginning of the end of what we've dubbed the ‘Euroslopulists' – fake populists kept on a long-short leash by Brussels and the European Central Bank? Finally, Donald Trump – remember him – managed to scoop the world's press to the news that Keir Starmer would resign as British Prime Minister, being sure to spell his name wrong as a final boot in the teeth. Sir Keir has evoked the kind of visceral loathing among Brits normally reserved for child killers and queue jumpers. But who will they have left to blame when his affable dimwit successor blows up in half the time?

Join us for this month's episode of Hancock Talks as Dr. Magdalena Kluchko, Chief Medical Director at John Hancock, shares her expert perspective on how ongoing changes in underwriting are reshaping risk assessment and influencing your cases. This conversation offers valuable insights to help you better understand underwriting decisions and enhance client outcomes.Tune in to learn:Smarter decisions: How underwriting is shifting from simple snapshots to a more complete, data-driven view of a client's health. Key trends: What to know about GLP-1 medications, early detection tools, and other emerging medical developments. Producer tips: Practical ways to improve case outcomes through early collaboration and more complete medical information.Listen now to gain practical insights that can help you navigate today's evolving underwriting landscape.Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.MLINY062326187-2

Matthew Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at John Hancock Investment Management, says that the current stock market has been driven to record highs on the back of strong earnings that have overpowered economic concerns, but he notes that the stock market bubble that inflated during the Internet boom of the late 1990s grew on the backs of companies with no real earnings. As a result, with IPOs like SpaceX dominating the headlines, Miskin is preaching caution, noting that these attention-grabbing stocks are coming public without profits. Miskin says that's a rising risk, but that inflation is less of a risk than it was just a few months ago, and he believes there may be pockets of downturn or slowdown, but that should push investors to diversify, rather than to overhaul a portfolio or back away from equities. Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, looks at a free-cash flow factor fund that has a stellar track record and that will celebrate its third birthday next week for his ETF of the Week. The birthday is important because it makes the fund eligible for ratings that will signal its stellar performance even more strongly to investors. Ken Burdon, partner in the registered fund practice at Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling that's a game-changer for activist investors in closed-end funds.  Critics of activism have long held that professional arbitrageurs used federal courts to pressure closed-end funds into deals that benefit activists' at the expense of the long-term objectives of ordinary shareholders. Burdon says the decision  doesn't stop the activists from pursuing cases but removes a key path that activists took to pursue their actions much more quickly and easily.

Benjamin L. Carp explains how, following the defeat at the Battle of Long Island, Washington and his officers faced a critical decision regarding New York's fate. General Nathanael Greene urged Washington to burn the city to prevent the British from using it as a vital winter base and naval port. However, John Hancock and the Continental Congressexplicitly ordered Washington to leave the city intact to protect property and the rebel reputation. Washington later lamented this as a "capital error," privately agreeing with the strategic necessity of destroying the city to deprive the enemy of its many advantages. (2)1761 PARIS

If you ask Americans to name the signers of the Declaration of Independence, they will probably mention John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. But what about the other 52 delegates from the 13 colonies who signed the document?  Men like Thomas McKean, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Francis Lewis, Benjamin Rush, and Roger Sherman? Historian Carol Berkin, one of the nation's leading scholars of the founding era and the author of the National Constitution Center's definitive short biographies of all 56 signers, joins the Center to explore the stories of these lesser-known signers. Berkin reveals these figures not as distant icons, but as real people whose lives were marked by ambition, sacrifice, hardship, resilience, and public service. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Berkin explains why understanding the full cast of characters behind American independence can deepen our appreciation of the nation's founding and the ongoing work of constitutional self-government. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates.    Resources  Josiah Bartlett (New Hampshire), National Constitution Center  Elbridge Gerry (Massachusetts), National Constitution Center  Button Gwinnett (Georgia), National Constitution Center  Lyman Hall (Georgia), National Constitution Center  Francis Lewis (New York), National Constitution Center  Thomas McKean (Delaware), National Constitution Center  Robert Morris, Jr. (Pennsylvania), National Constitution Center  Benjamin Rush (Pennsylvania), National Constitution Center  Roger Sherman (Connecticut), National Constitution Center  Richard Stockton (New Jersey), National Constitution Center  George Walton (Georgia), National Constitution Center  Biographies of all the Declaration's Signers, National Constitution Center Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Rev Thomas Sherrard Roy, PGM – MA, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. Five delegates from Massachusetts were members of the Second Continental Congress which adopted the Declaration of Independence and signed that document. They were John and Samuel Adams, Eibridge Gerry, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine. While Masonic membership has been claimed for Elbridge Gerry, a claim of doubtful validity, the only Massachusetts Masons we can be sure of were John Hancock and Robert Treat Paine. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

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