Podcasts about John Hancock

Two of America's most recognizable historic landmarks sit just steps apart in Philadelphia, but how much do you really know about Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell?As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we explore the history of Independence Hall, the meeting place of the Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, and the site forever connected to the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States.We also dig into the fascinating history of the Liberty Bell: its enormous size, famous inscription, how it got its name, and the surprising story behind that iconic crack.Along the way, we uncover some American history trivia involving George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, the Continental Army, the U.S. Postal Service, and even the appearances of Independence Hall on American currency.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 25th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day 6:20 White House hosts Chinese President Xi 6:35 Former NC State Athletic Trainer arrested | UNC Chancellor shows support for Bill Belichick after investigation 6:50 Biz Update | Nic Cage to star as John Madden in new movie 7:05 Panthers head to Cleveland, Falcons win on Thursday Night Football 7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris / White House hosting President Xi 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. / White House Press Ban / Something Good Preview 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 GUEST: Sean O'Connell on Avengers Endgame Encore 8:20 Beth checks in from Hotlanta for a Sara Bareilles concert review 8:35 Friday News Quiz | with special guests Beth & Hillary 8:50 New Music Friday 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock / Ever see your favorite artist in concert? 9:20 John Hancock cont. / Caller Chris talks about working the Frank Sinatra show at the Coliseum 9:35 John Hancock cont. / Big Weekend 9:50 John Hancock cont. / The week that was in local Charlotte politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Krull, writer for St Louis Magazine, joins Chris and John Hancock with a look at several stories he's covered regarding parking issues in St Louis, and the return of train whistles in residential areas of St Louis.

Chris and John Hancock visit with Ryan Krull from St Louis Magazine about parking issues in St Louis and Jen Siess, a CITY SC broadcaster about the team's unbeaten streak; plus, a postseason baseball preview and Did you see this?

Missouri State Senator Tracy McCreery is the celebrity guest for No Prize Pick 'em this week, she joins listener Zach and John Hancock; John Hancock talks about making friends in politics; KMOX Religion Editor Fred Bodimer on the legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen; the Cardinals season is coming to a close.

Amy is out, John Hancock joins for the full show. Micheal Kelly in studio for the 1st hour; Guests include St Louis Magazine's Ryan Krull; CITY SC broadcaster Jen Siess; State Senator Tracy McCreery; and religion editor Fred Bodimer.

Tune in here to this Fridays edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett is out but we're joined by Matt Harris as he kicks off the program by talking about everyday social habits and the rules people follow in their daily lives, including what it really means to tell someone you're “on the way” and whether guests should remove their shoes when entering a home. Harris is joined by longtime radio personality Pete Kaliner for a conversation that examines punctuality, household cleanliness and the debate over what people track into their homes on the bottoms of their shoes. The discussion also touches on the challenges pet owners face when trying to keep their homes clean, along with different approaches to household rules and expectations. Harris and Kaliner draw on their years of working together in radio while offering plenty of humor throughout the conversation. The program also looks ahead to upcoming sit-downs with Lucy Biggers, Bo Thompson and John Hancock, Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 18th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day6:20 An early GMBT Fantasy Football score update | Following up on the Belichick controversy at UNC6:35 Hans Zimmer contest preview6:50 Biz Update | Kirkland releases 7 new signature products at Costco 7:05 Bills beat Lions on Thursday Night Football | Hornets announce streaming contract with DAZN7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - House recess 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris - President Trump makes trip to Gastonia 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 GUEST: Rhonda Cheek / CMS Board drama latest8:20 GUEST: "Beijing" Brett Jensen - Live from China8:35 Friday News Quiz8:50 iPhone 18 pro release today 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock / "Hey there, hi there, ho there!" origins9:20 John Hancock cont. / New 'words' added to Mirriam Webster (they're phrases, not words)9:35 John Hancock cont. / Big Weekend9:50 John Hancock cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Amy visit with John Hancock and Michael Kelley the entire first hour. Topics include: high fuel prices; the evolving Republican party; congressional districts in Missouri and of course, data centers. Hour 2 features 'Halloween Creep'; Jen Siess on CITY SC; & St Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. The final hour includes the return of NFL Pick 'em; former Cardinal Jeff Suppan; Trans Siberian Orchestra's Christmas shows; and Out of Context.

Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife John Hancock Investments, says that investors have been making themselves miserable while living through "the greatest four-year bull market in S&P 500 history," which may make them too worried about interest rate hikes. She says the market and economy are strong enough to push through rate hikes, at least until the Federal Reserve moves them up at least three times, and the interest rate on the 10-year Treasury gets to about 5.5%, which she thinks could be "the line in the sand" where the market stops shrugging off the hikes. "Economic cycles don't die of old age," Roland says, "they're killed by the Fed." As a result, she is recommending investors lean into high-quality bonds in the middle of the yield curve, noting that "Every stock on the planet is loved and every bond on the planet is hated right now; I will tell you from experience that investors tend to hate bonds right before they love them again." In the Book Interview, Lindsay Crouse discusses "The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out," which is as much about personal habits as it is jobs and work. Crouse says people learn about themselves just by considering breaking habits, giving up things that "they've always done" that no longer play the same role in their lives, and just by considering what would happen if they simply stopped doing certain things in their lives, noting that it can reaffirm their commitment or help them see the benefits of change. Chip Lupo discusses the latest retirement savings survey from WalletHub, which found that 7 in 10 people believe a pension is better than a 401(k). To that end, more than half of Americans say they would prefer to pay a 12.4% Social Security tax to get double the benefits rather than the 6.2% tax that delivers current benefits levels. Lacking the stable, consistent support of a pension and dealing with current Social Security benefits levels is why 43 percent of survey respondents believe it is not realistic for the average American to expect to retire comfortably. 

Send us Fan MailWalk the floor at an event like Ai4 and most of the conversation is about what machines can now do on their own. The question that kept surfacing in our conversations was quieter, and harder: where do humans belong when machines can think?In this special compilation episode of AI and the Future of Work, we bring you three conversations recorded live at Ai4 2026 in Las Vegas. This is the first episode of our four-part Ai4 series.A talent marketplace, a data infrastructure company, and a 164 year old life insurer. Three businesses that could not be more different, and three leaders who arrived at the same answer from opposite directions. What connects them is not caution about automation. All three are automating serious amounts of work. What they share is that the requirement was built in on purpose, because the outcome depends on someone being answerable for it.Featured GuestsAndrew Rabinovich, former Upwork Chief Technology Officer. Full conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19855791Todd Barr, CEO at Axonis. Full conversation coming Thursday, October 1, 2026Kartik Sakthivel, Chief Information Officer at John Hancock. Full conversation coming Thursday, October 8, 2026Over the next three weeks we will release one full conversation every Thursday. As each episode goes live, we will add the link here.What You'll LearnWhat happens when you measure how much of a real job an agent can actually finish, and why that number should change what you let it do unsupervisedThe one line in hiring that should never be crossed, no matter how capable the technology becomesWhere human agency actually lives once the work itself is handed off, and why how it gets done may matter less than we assumeWhy collecting data and acting on it are two different problems, and what opens up once that distance closesThe question worth asking before any AI project starts, and why the answer is sometimes something far simpler than AIWhat to say to someone watching a machine learn to do the thing that made them valuable, and where the time that comes back should goInspired by something you heard in this episode?Share your favorite insight about where people belong in the systems we are building, and tag us on social.And don't forget to subscribe to AI and the Future of Work for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of work.Other special episodes:SE 26: Designing AI for Accountability and Harmony with Leaders from Honeycomb, FieldAI, Archetype AI, and Zoom (Live from HumanX 2026 Special Episode)SE 27: AI and the Next Generation: What We Can Learn from Them (International Youth Day Special Episode)SE 19: AI and Education: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Learning (International Day of Education Special Episode)Lessons from Four Unicorn CEOs Disrupting Massive Markets with AI (Special Episode)Ethical AI in Hiring: How to Stay Compliant While Building a Fairer Future of Work (HR Day Special Episode)AI and Safety: How Responsible Tech Leaders Build Trustworthy Systems (National Safety Month Special)Lessons from Leaders: How AI Is Redefining Work and the Human Experience (Labor Day Special Episode) 

The clock on the estate tax exemption has stopped ticking for the first time in over a decade, but that doesn't mean estate planning conversations are slowing down. Morgan talks with Tracy Ullom from John Hancock's Advanced Markets team about what's driving these conversations now: less about net worth brackets and more about the client's underlying goals for their business, their heirs, and their legacy. Tracy also breaks down the Great Wealth Transfer (over $100 trillion moving to the next generation over the next 20 years) and how life insurance fits into keeping wealth and businesses in the family.

It's already time for us to visit the second of the Thirteen Colonies - Massachusetts!We start by discussing the lives of the Wampanoag peoples who inhabited the North Eastern Woodlands prior to the arrival of European settlers, before returning to the small group of religious dissenters who arrived on the Mayflower to make a home in New England.Of course, the Salem Witch Trials cast a long shadow, but so too does the bloody legacy of warfare between the colonists and the Native people, including the fascinating, awful history of King Philip's War, leading up to increased dissatisfaction with British rule and the forging of a distinct American identity with acts of protest like the Boston Tea Party.We include extracts from Saturday's Local Legends interview with the excellent Jeff Belanger, presenter of the Emmy-nominated New England Legends series, and talk through hauntings, happenings and a whole lot of folklore.From the gruesome history of Lizzie Borden to the peculiar Dover Demon and the cursed Hockamock Swamp, there's loads to get our teeth stuck into, not least some delicious Atlantic lobsters...We really hope you enjoy it - Massachusetts is a state with amazing history, and we'll put our John Hancock on that!About Three Ravens

John Hancock joins Amy for the show with Chris out. A great weekend for the Cardinals with Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Bill Sherdel enshrined in the team's hall of fame; more street takeovers this weekend; a new poll shows Missouri Governor's approval rating drop; Did you see this?

Joel Bittle, author of 'Gateway Beer: St. Louis Craft Brewing in the Shadow of Anheuser-Busch' joins Amy Marxkors and John Hancock. Does the craft brewing boom in St Louis trace its roots to the takeover of AB by InBev? Or was it even earlier than that? Can craft beer latch onto Gen Z drinking habits? (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

KMOX host of Sports Open Line and Cardinals pre/postgame is Matt Pauley. He joins Amy and John Hancock. They chat about the Cardinals Hall of Fame weekend and the 20th anniversary of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Amy and John Hancock today while Chris takes a long weekend. They start the hour learning about the craft beer legacy in St Louis; is Pres Trump's promise of $5,000 to American citizens even legal?; Matt Pauley recaps the Cardinals weekend; do you remember the last 'TIAM Overtime' segment? Amy does.

New York Times columnist David French focused on the Missouri redistricting battle in his latest column and joins Amy and John Hancock to explain. Missouri's Secretary of State used, 'a lot of apparently bad faith legal maneuvering,' in order to utilize mid-census maps for the primary election in August, maps that the legislature had drawn up in 2025 in order to eliminate a House seat long controlled by Democrats. All of this was over, 'one House seat out of 435, one House seat!' says French. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images)

White House Correspondent Andrew Egger from The Bulwark, joins Amy and John Hancock. They look back on the Republican mid-term convention last week, and the tepid response to Pres Trump's $5K pledge if Republicans get re-elected, 'the party is not putting much money behind this,' for ads. New ProPublica reporting that a Russian Oligarch with direct ties to Vladimir Putin paid for Donald Trump Jr's recent wedding. 'I don't have a whole Rolodex of Russian Oligarchs,' jokes Egger.

New York Times columnist David French focused his latest column on the Missouri redistricting battle; The Bulwarks Andrew Egger joins to chat about Trump's promise of $5,000 to voters if Republicans win; and John Hancock spent several days at Disney World, what were the highlights?

John Hancock joins Amy for the entire show with Chris out today. Conversations in the 1st hour include Cardinals ceremonies, street takeovers, Kehoe polling and the 'Golden Girls.' Joel Bittle joins in the 2nd hour with his book on craft beer in St Loiuis; and Matt Pauley on the Cardinals weekend. The final hour includes NY Times columnist David French and The Bulwark's Andrew Egger.

John Hancock joins Amy today in Chris's place. Today's Did you see this? segment includes the anniversary of the Golden Girls debut. 'The Sex in the City' of its time, says Amy.

Would you believe that John Hancock's trunk—packed with the most sensitive papers of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress—sat only yards from British soldiers as they marched into Lexington? Watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn more about this near "disaster".  

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 11th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | 9/11 Remembrance: 25 years ago6:20 Bo, Beth and Jim remember 9/116:35 GUEST: Bishop Michael Martin - 9/11 remembrance cont.6:50 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - 9/11 remembrance cont. 7:05 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - helping people navigate the trauma of 9/117:20 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - Eucharistic Congress event details7:35 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - Remembering 9/117:50 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont. 8:05 WBT's 9/11 montage8:20 Bo, Beth and Jim remember 9/11/20018:35 GUEST: Mike Galloucis - (Retired Army Colonel) - Remembering 9/118:50 Live coverage: 9/11 memorial in NYC 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock - Remembering 9/119:20 John Hancock cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont.9:35 John Hancock cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont.9:50 John Hancock cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Chris and Amy for the entire hour, looking back on 9/11, 2001. Where were they? What are the most vivid memories? What have we forgotten about that time period? What have we learned?

Chris and Amy look back on the 9/11 terrorist attacks with John Hancock and Michael Kelley; a former airline pilot, Patrick Arnzen; a retired FBI special agent, Rich Frankel; ABC News anchor Cheri Preston; and a widow and current 9/11 Day Ambassador.

Drop us a note about the podcast. Fear is a powerful tool, and Romans 13 doesn't dodge it. I read the text plainly and then ask the uncomfortable questions it raises: Why does Scripture say authority is meant to restrain wrongdoing, and what does it look like to submit with a clear conscience rather than with panic, anger, or apathy? We also tie that back to the command to love your neighbor, because real love doesn't cheer on destruction or pretend sin is harmless. From there I bring up a disturbing 1989 case from St. Louis involving the murder of teenager Tina Issa, and I share my perspective on how ideology can warp families and threaten liberty. It's heavy material, but it forces the issue of what a society should fear, what it should punish, and what it must protect if it wants to stay free and humane. Then we pivot to something closer to home: marriage. I read from Song of Solomon and argue that spiritual connection, emotional and mental closeness, and physical intimacy all matter every day. If one leg weakens, the whole “bar stool” tips, and the repair work gets harder the longer we delay it. We close with Scripture for comfort, a reminder that actions reveal priorities, and a look at courage and faith through a Medal of Honor story and the final words of early American leaders like John Hancock and Patrick Henry. If you value Bible-based clarity, Christian marriage advice, and thoughtful commentary on faith and country, subscribe to American Soul Podcast, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.#Marriage#ChristianNation#AmericanPatriotSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 4th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Beth off today | UNC Football investigative report latest6:20 GUEST - Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Heat continues to be the top story6:35 Bo and Jim talk UNC Football investigation | UNC Basketball Coach Mike Malone holds press conference6:50 Biz Update | Jim previews ECU vs Bama 7:05 SEC and LSU legal battle over player eligibility7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News | Hegseth latest | House on recess7:35 Jim Szoke - Humble Hall of Famer | Bo's Charlotte Area Production7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 GUEST: Sean O'Connell (CBR) - Sit down interview with Robert Downey Jr.8:20 Not enough time to be fair with another caller8:35 Friday News Quiz8:50 UNC Football investigation latest 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock - New College Football landscape9:20 John Hancock cont. - Jack Daniel calls it a career after 54 years in radio9:35 John Hancock cont. - Big Weekend9:50 John Hancock cont. - Dolly Parton's 9-5 movie averaged 4+ million viewers last week on ABCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, August 28, 2026 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Sara Bareilles and Prince both have new albums out today6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton - Results of Meta lawsuit, new concerns over rogue AI Agents6:35 Peter Cullen - the voice of Optimus Prime - passes away at 856:50 RAM Biz Update; ESPN reporter Stormy Buonantony asks broadcasters for their first gig salary 7:05 How much did you make in your first full-time role?7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - Trump renames Lake Ontario7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - Iran war and how it might affect midterms, SC Senate GOP primary results7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Panthers' final preseason game tonight against Houston8:20 UNC "Week Zero" in Ireland vs TCU / Bill Belichick's high energy8:35 Friday News Quiz with Jeff Atkinson8:50 Peter Cullen's iconic voice is no more 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock - Revisiting the Stormy Buonantony salary conversation9:20 John Hancock cont. - First salaries continued9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock9:50 John Hancock cont. - Dolly MemoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, August 21, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Speedway Karen's birthday gifts for Steve, Bernie and Bo 6:35 Guest: Wayne Troutman - thoughts ahead of President Trump's visit to Myrtle beach 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Not enough time to be fair with another caller 7:05 It's a Friday kind of show! | Inside the WBT text line 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Nearly one year since the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska | Iran war 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - National Debt reaches $40 Trillion 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Inside the text line with Bo and Beth 8:20 Text line nicknames cont. 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Madonna leads voting for MTV VMA's 9:05 Guest: John Hancock - Great callers in WBT history 9:20 John Hancock cont. - Great WBT callers 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 60 Minutes going through a "transformation"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Chris and Amy for the whole hour. They discuss the turmoil between St Louis's Mayor, Police Chief and state controlled board; the 'Great Divorce' between St Louis City and County; championship golf comes to St Louis this weekend.

Join us for this month's episode of Hancock Talks as Matt Gibson, Head of Longevity and Behavioral Insurance Enablement at John Hancock, discusses how producers can help their clients prepare for longer, healthier lives. Through personal stories and actionable insights, he shares new ways to connect protection, health, and longevity in client conversations.Tune in to learn:A changing client mindset: What today's clients expect from life insurance beyond protection.Stories that connect: Real-life examples that help clients see the impact of better health, early detection, and long-term planning.Meaningful client conversations: Practical questions and strategies to help clients think differently about their future and what it takes to be prepared for it.Listen now to discover how longevity can help deepen client relationships and create more impactful planning conversations.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.MLINY081926215-2

Meidas Touch's Washington correspondent Scott MacFarlane on primary elections; Debbie Monterrey and John Hancock were hit by jury duty scams; Cardinals radio voice John Rooney; and 'Space-ball'. (You've got to hear it to believe it!)

NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine. In today’s episode, Becket Cook sits down with New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas to discuss his powerful new book Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. Timed with America’s 250th anniversary, Metaxas reveals why the American Revolution stands alone in history—rooted in the biblical conviction that the colonists rejected an earthly king to look directly to God—and unpacks lesser-known details from John Adams’ 1761 courtroom flashpoint with James Otis Jr. and the Writs of Assistance, through the Stamp Act, Samuel Adams as the true “Father of the Revolution,” Patrick Henry’s bold defiance, the killing of 11-year-old Christopher Seider, George Whitefield’s Great Awakening influence, the Boston Tea Party, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, and the real timeline of the Declaration of Independence. Metaxas also dismantles myths (George Washington was no deist), celebrates heroes like John Hancock and Joseph Warren, and explains why every American must reclaim this God-centered founding story to preserve liberty for the next 250 years. A must-watch conversation on the American Revolution, Founding Fathers, and the birth of the greatest nation in world history. Eric Metaxas' Book: https://a.co/d/096YYNsB The Becket Cook Show Ep. 250 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

John Hancock talks last night's elections, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 full 1678 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:05:41 +0000 ubLLkeGJPELhGfB1Afza8J1gZT1CoEPq comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government John Hancock talks last night's elections, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government https://player.amper

John Hancock and Michael Kelley examine Missouri's complicated political identity after voters overwhelmingly rejected Amendments 4 and 5. They discuss Governor Mike Kehoe's difficult election night, why the income-tax elimination proposal failed, the role of unions, schools and campaign spending, and what the results could mean for the future of tax policy in Missouri.

Chris and Amy recap Missouri's primary election results, including the overwhelming defeats of Amendments 4 and 5, the passage of Amendments 1 and 2 and St. Louis County voters rejecting Prop U. They also break down Wesley Bell's victory over Cori Bush, Jake Zimmerman's win in the St. Louis County executive race and Steve Ehlmann defeating Bill Eigel in St. Charles County. John Hancock and Michael Kelley join the show to examine Missouri's complicated political identity, Governor Mike Kehoe's difficult election night and what the results could mean for the future of state tax policy.

Chris and Amy break down Missouri's primary election results, the defeats of Amendments 4 and 5 and key races across the state with John Hancock and Michael Kelley. Luke Radle discusses Michigan's Senate race and progressive momentum, while John Rooney recaps Alec Burleson's three-homer game at Yankee Stadium. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling also explains cyberattacks on U.S. water systems.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 31st, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Bernie Fife: The Mouth Flute...for those who can't contest 6:35 Darlene Graham releases first political ad | Congressman ralph Norman leading in polls 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Cyclosporiasis hits 45 states, Taco Bell offering deals to get customers back 7:05 UNC Football holds press conference, doesn't address Lombardi situation 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Latest on War with Iran | Fauci Testimony 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris - SC Senate race 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Guest: Sean O'Connell - Spider-Man: Brand New Day review 8:20 Sean O'Connell cont. - "Dunes"day 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Ghostline South album release today 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock cont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a new “snack” for you on Sunday, but today we're revisiting an episode from 2022. Commodore Matthew C. Perry's two expeditions of 1852–1854 pried open Japan. Less well known is that one of the American ships visited Keelung in northeastern Taiwan to investigate the harbor and its coal resources. And completely forgotten is another American project, the North Pacific Exploring and Surveying Expedition of 1853 to 1856, which saw two visits to Taiwan. At that time, the United States was one of several Western powers that had an eye on establishing a foothold on Formosa's wild East Coast. The mysterious region lay outside of Chinese control and promised all sorts of possible utility, whether as a coaling station or a penal colony. In today's podcast, we're aboard the John Hancock in the company of Lt. Alexander Habersham, who wrote an account of the expedition.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 24th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - The Future of A.I. | Open A.I. Incident | Chick-fil-a cyber attack 6:35 Stats show fewer people moving to Charlotte 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Top 10 potential Atari themed movies | Long live "memaw" 7:05 The Bernie Fife Contest...The Mouth Flute For Those Who Can't Preview 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Thoughts on War in Iran 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris - Funding bill latest 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Tell Me Something Good Cont. 8:20 The Sports Corner with Jim Szoke - Nic Scourton torn ACL | Panthers announce Stadium renovations 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Replay: Theresa Payton 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock cont. - Best Nachos in Charlotte? 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“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...

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!

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!

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.

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

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

Today in 1776, Gen. George Washington writes to John Hancock about perennial concerns— lack of pay, too-short enlistments of troops, and the lack of reliable battlefield information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices