Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan irons

In this episode, Casey and Mike Linch discuss key insights from Mike's conversation with Elizabeth Dixon, focusing on the importance of failure in leadership, the need to identify priorities in different life seasons, and the dangers of staying in comfort zones. They also touch on the significance of maximizing opportunities and preview an upcoming episode featuring Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons.

Maya Moore is a basketball legend. In college at UCONN, Moore was a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, two-time NCAA champion and a four-time First-Team All-American. The first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by Minnesota, Moore won four WNBA titles in her eight seasons, including the 2014 WNBA MVP and six All-Star selections. Her number 23 is retired by the Lynx. Moore also represented the United States at the Olympics and won two Gold Medals. In 2019, Moore took a sabbatical from basketball to help secure the release of Jonathan Irons, who was serving a 50-year sentence that started when he was 16 years old. She was successful in July of 2020 in securing his release and soon after, married Jonathan. They had their son JJ in 2022. In 2023, Moore and Irons released their book "Love and Justice." Today on the podcast, Maya Moore and Jonthan Irons share their powerful story of love, justice and their unwavering faith in Jesus. Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine  Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him. https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/ If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.com Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts? Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Christina Foor is joined by Maya Moore Irons, Jonathan Irons, and Bo Cornelius to discuss The Return. In January 2025, we stepped inside two maximum-security prisons together—Jefferson City Correctional Center and Algoa—to bring encouragement through music and capture Jonathan's return to the place where he was wrongfully incarcerated for 23 years. This conversation unpacks that experience, the importance of standing in solidarity with the incarcerated, and how YOU can get involved.This podcast is part of Locked in Solidarity, CCDA's awareness and action week on mass incarceration. Gary Campbell's blog, mentioned in the episode, can be found here.Learn more about Maya and Jonathan's story and check out their organization, Win With Justice.To learn more about what Bo is doing, check out Second Mountain Leadership. Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.

SummaryIn this conversation, Danny Brister, Jr. interviews Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons about their book 'Love and Justice.' They discuss their intertwined stories of love, resilience, and the fight for justice, emphasizing the importance of family, faith, and community support. Jonathan shares his experiences of wrongful incarceration and the strength he found in adversity, while Mya reflects on her journey of stepping away from basketball to support Jonathan. Together, they highlight the need for systemic reform in the criminal justice system and the role of faith in seeking justice.Takeaways* The book 'Love and Justice' intertwines personal stories of triumph.* Family and community play a crucial role in overcoming adversity.* Faith can provide strength during the darkest times.* Navigating life transitions requires support and understanding.* Friendship can blossom even in the most challenging circumstances.* Finding strength in injustice can lead to helping others.* Hope and resilience are essential in the fight for justice.* Forgiveness and accountability are vital in addressing systemic issues.* The faith community has a responsibility to advocate for justice.* Redefining success in the justice system is necessary for reform.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Love and Justice02:57 The Role of Family and Community05:49 Faith and Perseverance in Adversity11:49 Navigating Relationships and Friendship17:55 Building a Family and Legacy26:23 The Importance of Discretion in Relationships28:12 Finding Strength in Adversity35:40 Navigating Injustice and Seeking Justice41:20 Faith, Forgiveness, and Accountability48:24 Empowering Change Through Community EngagementAct Justly Love Mercy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.actjustlylovemercy.org/subscribe

Would you give up everything you've worked for your entire life in the name of justice? Maya Moore Irons is a two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, and WNBA MVP. But Maya put that all aside in 2019 to focus on exonerating her now husband, Jonathan Irons, from a 50-year prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams chats with both Maya and Jonathan about their story, detailed in their memoir: "Love & Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts." In this conversation, Jonathan shares his journey of faith, resilience, and the transformative power of connection through prison ministry. They both discuss the importance of restorative justice, the impact of community, and the role of faith in overcoming adversity. Jonathan and Maya also reflect on their friendship, love, and the broader implications of injustice, calling for collective action and hope for a better future. To learn more about Maya and Jonathan's efforts, visit: www.winwithjustice.org. #keepthefaith #mayamoore #wnba #socialjustice #davidsams #contagiousinfluencer

This month we are joined by Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons! Basketball icon, Maya is a two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, and WNBA MVP. In February of 2019, Maya revealed that she would miss the upcoming season to focus on family and ministry dreams. Later that year, in a New York Times feature, Maya first went into detail about Jonathan Irons and his wrongful imprisonment and later opted to miss the 2020 season to continue focusing on Jonathan's case and was ultimately successful when his conviction was vacated in March 2020, and he walked free that July. Maya has since come to be recognized as one of sport and culture's most important social justice icons. Jonathan Irons was only eighteen-years-old when he was wrongly convicted by an all-white jury for a crime that occurred when he was sixteen. With no physical evidence tying him to the crime, Jonathan was handed a fifty-year prison sentence, of which he served twenty-three years. After a twenty year long effort by Jonathan, Maya, her family, and other supporters, Jonathan was finally released in July of 2020. The next day, Jonathan proposed to Maya, and weeks later, they were married. Despite over two decades of unjust incarceration, Irons turned his cell into a classroom, pursuing legal studies and advocacy. His fight for exoneration highlighted systemic flaws and inspired a movement for change. He mentored fellow inmates, advocating for rehabilitation and societal reintegration. Upon release, he became a leader in criminal justice reform, advocating for the rights of marginalized groups and offering insights into reentry challenges. Additionally, he mentors disadvantaged youth, demonstrating the transformative power of resilience and determination. Jonathan's story is a call to action for justice, equity, and compassion, inspiring him to change and hope for a better world. Maya and Jonathan were invited to talk with us about their new book, Love and Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Thread or Insta Lisa @lisasharper or to Freedom Road @freedomroad.us. We're also on Substack! So be sure to subscribe to freedomroad.substack.com. And, keep sharing the podcast with your friends and networks and letting us know what you think! www.threads.net/@lisasharper www.threads.net/@freedomroad.us freedomroad.substack.com https://books.disney.com/book/love-and-justice/

  Contributors are listed here: Danielle S. Castillejo (Rueb), Cyon Edgerton, Rachael Reese, Chasity Malatesta, Debby Haase, Kim Frasier, Briana Cardenas, Holly Christy, Clare Menard, Marjorie Long, Cristi McCorkle, Terri Schumaker, Diana Frazier, Eliza Cortes Bast, Tracy Johnson, Sarah Van Gelder, Marwan, and more Welcome to the Arise Podcast, conversations on faith, race, justice, gender, and spirituality. You'll notice there's going to be some updated changes and different voices on the podcast this season. It's season five. It's October 1st, 2024. I haven't recorded a podcast since June of 2023, and at that time, if you've been following along in my town in Kitsap County, we were working through what would prove to be an extensive and prove to be an extensive fight for justice in our school district. And at this time, we have made some very significant shifts. I want to get into this episode to kind of catch you up on where I'm at, where the podcast is at, and hopefully as you listen to myself and some different voices on these upcoming podcasts, you understand that we have this fundamental common theme amongst us, which is our humanity. And when we drop down into that humanity, because our work, our lives, our families, there's all these poles and all these different ways for us to separate ourselves from our humanness and be busy or accomplish this or accomplish that.(00:01:52):And I know because I'm in there too, we actually separate ourselves from our neighbor. And so I'm hoping as we engage tough topics of politics and we get into the sticky points of it, that there's a sense that, yeah, I don't agree with that person or I agree with that person, but there is a sense that there is shared humanity. And so as we talk about these different subjects, I wanted to emphasize that first, an article was released in the fall last year saying in September of 2023 saying that there was, the school district's investigation had concluded and they had deemed that there was no racism in the North Kitsap School district. As you can imagine, a report like that on the front page of the paper, after all we'd been through after sitting through numerous hours of meetings listening to families and their experiences was disheartening.(00:02:45):We came to find out that some of the families felt or experienced what they deemed to be threatening tones from the investigators or understood that they could possibly be under penalty of perjury depending on what they answered. And I'm not saying that this was always the case, but the threat was on the table. And when you're dealing with working with majority world peoples who are marginalized in the United States, that threat can be very real. And the impact of it is very great. So I began to understand that this investigation wasn't actually looking for the truth and how to solve the problem. It was actually looking for a way of complete and utter defense against what these families had reported their students had experienced. It's a very different thing. And I think there were rumors like were these families going to sue the district, bring a lawsuit to the district?(00:03:41):And we've seen in neighboring school districts, just in recent times, lawsuits have been filed for much less. I mean, we had 90 original complaints. We have more people that had come forward as time had moved on. And yet there was never a move to actually file a lawsuit. We didn't file a lawsuit. We continued to move forward with our lives and think about our students. I think at some point in last fall of 2023, there was just a sense of deep despair like we put in years of effort. And the result was this report that basically attempted to delegitimize all the stories of all these families. It was horrible and heartbreaking and followed the fall. And in the late winter there was going to be a vote for this school bond. And as the yes for the bond campaign rolled out, led by a committee of yes folks, which included some Paul's Bowl rotary members and then the superintendent, it became clear to different community members that there were a lot of questions still to be asked, a lot of information we wanted to have and a lot of things that just felt like they were missing.(00:04:57):I'm not saying they were all missing, but there were pieces and details that appeared to be missing. And when we asked the questions similar to what happened with the complaints, we didn't get answers. The answers were couched in long paragraphs or explanations, and the architects seemed like they didn't have access to the buildings. Again, we didn't know all the details of what happened. And this is just a general recap. You can look at the ensuing political drama online. If you Google superintendent signs and polls Bowl, Washington, P-O-U-L-S-B-O Washington, you will find articles on NBC to Fox News to video clips, all of the above. There were signs all over our county, as I'm sure in your different counties or if you live in Kitsap, you've seen them political signs, vote yes on the bond, vote no on the bond, et cetera. And it appeared that signs were going missing.(00:06:02):And in one case, the signs were going missing often in one particular location and a pair of folks who are not married who became allied because they were both against the bond and had been putting up no on bond signs, decided to put up a wildlife cam and we're able to capture a person destroying the signs on video. And again, Google sbo, Google signs, Google Superintendent look for February 20, 24 articles and you'll see the ensuing reports of what happened. This became a chance for us actually to revisit our story because there's a theme of dishonesty from the top leadership. There was a theme of hiding. There's a theme of not giving all the information a theme of there's any extent we can go to that bumps up against the law. By the way, I think it's against the law to destroy political signs. So there's just this theme that you could break the law and get away with it.(00:07:08):We've seen in the top politics of our country down to the low level politics of our country. And what was our community going to do with all of this? We rallied together. For the first time in many years, there were literally hundreds of people on a zoom call for a school board meeting. News agencies showed up again, and sadly, our district was in the news for something else negative related to the top leadership. And it was very sad. The process. The superintendent was put on leave and resigned in June, but stopped working essentially closely with the school board. I think it was in March or April of 2024. I just remember that when the harm stops, when someone harmful is told by law enforcement or the law or someone else in a higher power to stop harming it, it's a relief. But also that's the time when all of the residual trauma sets in the trauma that you've been going through to be in proximity to someone in leadership and you're literally powerless to address it.(00:08:19):And I guess I bring this up to say that as we think about politics nationally, locally, whether it's a school board member or a president, I remember feeling challenged When I live in a small town, paulville was a small town. It is not like Seattle size. It's like got rural folks. There's folks that commute into the city of Seattle. We're, we're a mix of all different kinds of socioeconomic backgrounds. Our school district is now 38% Spanish speaking this year. There is a genuine mix. So when you're out and about in this small container, Kitsap's also very small too. It's rural, it's small. We're kind of contained on our own peninsula. When you're in this environment, the chances that you're going to see someone that you're know are really high, it's not like if you hate someone about, you're not going to run into Donald Trump here.(00:09:11):You're not going to run in here, run into Kamala Harris here. It's not like you're running into those folks, but you might run into your representative. You might run into the school board member from this district or another district. And how are you going to see that person that actually you not only disagree with, but you felt has been unjust to you? Costs a lot. I mean, money's one thing, but time, effort, family, reputation, allies, there is so much time involved and the way forward. You think it's clear when you're fighting on behalf of kids, you're advocating on behalf of kids. That feels really good. But the process to work through that advocacy often doesn't feel that great. You have to become allies with people you don't agree with. And so I think that just brings me back to where do we find our common humanity?(00:10:06):Where do we find space to occupy a same piece of land or a same meeting or a similar, we have similar causes, but maybe there's deep hurt between us and maybe that hurt is to the point where we're not going to ever talk to that person again, and how do we still see them as human? How do we still see them as valuable in this world? How do we still gain compassion? Those are things I ask myself and I don't have the answers. So I've included a number of folks asking a similar questions about humanness, about politics, about where they locate themselves in their various positions, their race, ethnicity, et cetera, and how do they come at this? And I hope you enjoy the following conversations because I conversations or talks from these people, commentary from these people as we hear all different perspectives. Now you may hear someone and be like, I can get down with that. I agree with that. And then there's another person you might be like, no way, no effing way. And so I encourage you to listen, stay curious with yourself and have talks with your family about how you're going to engage this political season.Speaker 2 (00:11:26):Danielle asked me how I see being human in the age of politics, and I'm struggling answering this because A, I am not a politician or have really any experience as a politician. I have experience as a community based organizer. So I am speaking on this on the outside of things. And then also I'm a white woman able bo, heterosexual woman. And the politics and the systems of power were built for me as a white person to thrive. And so I just want to locate myself in that because my view is of a privileged view. White folks can step in and out of politics without it really harming us. And that's a problem, obviously, and it distorts our view of politics.(00:12:55):But with this question, I have become more and more angry and upset with politics, policies, systems of power, the more that I unlearn and learn about my internal white supremacy culture and ways of being. And as the genocide in Palestine and other countries continue, I don't think the political structures are here for us. They're not people centered, they're not community centered. I think all politics are really about power. And so as an outsider, as not a politician and as a white woman, so those are flawed views. I'm coming from a flawed view. I see how politics change people or they make bad people even worse. I know local white folks that are in it for power and just continue on searching for more and more power. And I've witnessed community organizers join politics to really try to change the systems. But I don't think politics or the system was made to help humans. I don't think the system is for humans. And it hurts people, it divides people. I don't really know how to answer this question because I don't think politics and humanists can actually go together, not the way that they're set up now.Speaker 3 (00:15:09):These questions are so beautiful and just so right on time for this time, we're in right before an election where there's so much stress. My name is Sara Van Gelder and I am a friend of Danielle's and a resident of Kitsap County for many years have I was one of the founders of YES magazine. I also founded a group called People's Hub, which teaches community folks how to do local organizing, actually peer to peer teaching. I didn't do the teaching, but connected people together to teach each other and been associated as a ally of the Suquamish tribe at various times in my life, but I did not ever speak for them.(00:15:54):So my own humanity in the context of this political moment, I like to stay in a place of fierce love and do when I can. I can't say I'm always there. I'm often triggered. I often go into a place of feeling really fearful and anxious about what's going on in the world and more particularly the polarization and the rise of which what I don't like to call, but I think is actually a form of fascism. And when I talk about fierce, it means being willing to say the truth as I see it, but also love, which is that that is the motivator. I don't like seeing people get hurt and I'm willing to stand up and be one of the people to say what I see, but not in a way that is intended to degrade anybody. I am a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm a daughter, I'm a sister. And being connected to people through love and that sense of willingness to protect one another, that's at the core. So even if I disagree with you, I'm not going to wish you harm.Speaker 1 (00:17:12):Wow. Wow. Even if I disagree with you, I'm not going to wish you harm. And I think what I've heard just particularly lately around the talk of immigration, let's say for an example, is the talk about immigration in the context of a particular city. For instance, they've used Springfield, Ohio over and over. It's come up many times and the demonization, the dehumanization of those immigrants, the miscategorizing of their status, it seems like some of this can get point hyper-focused on one particular example to make a political point or to drive fear home across different context, different communities. So when you think about that, do you wish those people harm that are making those accusations? How do you engage a tough subject like that?Speaker 3 (00:18:15):Yeah, it's a really hard one, and I could tell you what I aspire to do and what I actually do a lot of times is avoid people who have that level of disagreement with, because I'm not sure I have enough in common to even have a good conversation. So I don't feel like I'm as good at this as I'd like to be. But what I try to do is to first off, to recognize that when we're in the fight or flight sort of reptilian brain, when we're super triggered, we have the least capacity to do good work of any kind. So I try to get out of that mindset, and in part I do that by trying to listen, by trying to be an active listener and try to listen not just for the positions. The positions are ones that will likely trigger me, but to listen for what's beneath the positions, what is somebody yearning for?(00:19:10):What is it that they're really longing for beneath those positions that I find so harmful and so triggering. So in many cases, I think what people are looking for in this immigration debate is a sense of belonging. They want to believe that their community is a place where they belong and somehow believe that having other people who are from different cultures move in reduces the chances that they'll be able to belong. So what would it mean if they could feel like they belonged along with the Haitians in their community that it didn't have to be an either or is there a way to have that kind of conversation that what if we all belong(00:19:54):In that respect? The thing that I am sometimes most tempted to do, which is to cancel someone, if you will, that actually feeds into that dynamic of not belonging because I'm telling that person also, you don't belong in my life. You don't belong in my community. So it's not easy to do, but I do feel like we have a better chance of doing that locally than we have doing it nationally because locally we do have so many things we have in common. We all want to drink clean water, we want clean air. We want places our kids can go to school where they will belong and they will feel good. So if we can switch the conversation over to those deeper questions, and I think one thing I've learned from hanging out with indigenous folks is the way in which they think about the seven generations and how much more expansive of you that can give to you when you think that way.(00:20:54):Because instead of thinking about again, that immediate threat, that immediate personal sense of anxiety, you start thinking, well, what's going to work for my kids and my grandkids? I don't want them to be experiencing this. Well, that means something about having to learn how to get along with other people, and we want our kids to get along with each other. We want them to have friends and family, and when they marry into a different culture, we want to feel good about our in-laws. I mean, we want our neighborhood to be a place where our kids can run around and play outside. I mean, there's so many things that once you start expanding the scope to other generations, it makes it so clear that we don't want that kind of society that's full of hate and anxiety.Speaker 1 (00:21:44):Wow, seven generations. It is true. I do a lot of reading and I think about res, are you familiar with Resa and my grandmother's hands? And he talks about that the shifts we want to make in society, the shifts towards being more in our actual physical bodies and present with one another and the reps that it takes, the way we're disrupting it now to make a dent in the 400 plus year history of slavery and the act of embodying ourselves from the harm that has been done is going to take five to seven generations. It's not that he's not for change now. He absolutely is. And just having that long term, almost like marathon view perspective on what change has either for ourselves that can give ourselves grace and that we can also give others in our proximity grace, while also not engaging in active harm. I think there's an important part there. Does that make sense?Speaker 3 (00:22:51):Oh, it makes so much sense. And it's like that long-term view doesn't suggest we can put off working. It only even happens in the long term if we start today, we take the first steps today. So yes, absolutely makes sense. I'm not sure I'm patient enough to wait for all those generations, but I want to be keeping them in my mind and heart when I act. How is this going to contribute to their possibilities? So part of that is by thinking about these questions of belonging, but it's also questions of exclusion more structurally. I think the fact that our society has such deep exclusion economically of so many people, there's so many people across the board who feel so precarious in their lives. I think that sets us up for that kind of scapegoating because ideally what we'd be saying is, if you can't afford to go to college, if you can't afford a medical bill, if you can't afford a place to rent, there's a problem with our economy.(00:23:56):Let's look at that problem with our economy and do something about it. And I believe people have gotten so disempowered. So feeling that that's beyond them to do that. Then the next thing that the demagogues will do is say, well, let's look for a scapegoat then. Let's look for a scapegoat of somebody who's less powerful than you and let's blame them because that'll give you a temporary sense of having power. And that's how, I mean it's not unique to our situation. It's how fascism so often unfolds and how historically groups have been scapegoated. And I think we need to turn our attention back to what is the real cause of our anxiety. And I think the real cause of our anxiety is economic and political disfranchisement. Once we can actually tackle those topics, we can see how much more we can do when we work together across all isms and make things happen for a world in which everyone has a place.Speaker 1 (00:24:55):So then if you know people in your sphere, let's say, and don't name them here, that border on the narrative that says, if you disenfranchise someone less powerful than you, that will bring you some relief. If you have people like that in your life, Sarah, how do you approach them? How do you engage with them if you're willing to share any personal experience?Speaker 3 (00:25:28):Yeah, so my biggest personal experience with that was working as an activist alongside the Suquamish tribe when a lot of their immediate neighbors were trying to keep them from building housing, keep them from building relationships with other governments and actually took them to court trying to actually end their sovereign right to be a tribe. So that was my most direct involvement and that was 20 years ago. So it seems like ancient history, but I learned a lot from that, including from working with tribal elders who provided a lot of leadership for us and how we should work. And one of the things that I've learned from that and also from being a Quaker, is that the notion of how you talk to people in a nonviolent way, and a lot of that starts with using I statements. So when people in my neighborhood would say really disparaging things about the tribe, I would respond with, I feel this. I believe the tribe has sovereign rights. I believe they have always been here and have the right to govern themselves and build homes for their members. And it's harder, it's not as triggering when somebody says, I instead of starts with a word(00:26:58):When somebody says, you immediately have this responsive defensiveness because it's unclear what's going to come next and whether you're going to have to defend yourself when you say I, you're standing in your own power and your own belief system and you're offering that to someone else with the hope that they might empathize and perhaps even perhaps be convinced by part of what you have to say. But in the meantime, you haven't triggered a worsening of relationships. And one of the things I really didn't want to do was create anything that would further the violence, verbal most cases, violence against the tribe, sort of getting people even further triggered. So it was just really important to always be looking for ways to be very clear and uncompromising on really important values, but be willing to compromise on ones that were not important. So for example, when we were working on getting the land return to the tribe that had been a state park, we asked people what's important to you about how this park functions in the future? Because the tribe can take that into account they, but the idea that it is their land, the home of chief Seattles, that was not something we could compromise on.Speaker 1 (00:28:17):I love that using I statements intentionally checking in with yourself so you're not engaging in behaviors that trigger another person further into more defensive mode. Sarah, what are some resources or recommendations you could leave with me or us? When you think about engaging people and staying very present, it's a very human stance to say, I think I believe this versus an accusatory tone like you are this, you are that.Speaker 3 (00:28:50):I think the nonviolent communication that Marshall Rosenberg developed is very powerful. He has a very specific technique for having those kinds of conversations that are very focused on that notion about the I statement and also reflecting back what you hear from other people, but then being willing to use statements about what I need because saying that puts me in a position of being vulnerable, right? Saying I actually need something from you. You obviously have the choice of whether you're going to give it to me or not, but I need to be in a place where I can feel safe when we have these conversations. I need to feel like I live in a community where people are so then the other person has that choice, but you're letting them know and you're again standing in your own power as somebody who's self-aware enough, it also invites them to be self-aware of what they need.Speaker 1 (00:29:46):I love that. Yeah, keep going.Speaker 3 (00:29:50):I think there are other resources out there. I'm just not calling 'em to mind right now, but I think nonviolent communications is a really good one.Speaker 1 (00:29:58):And locally, since you talked locally, what are maybe one or two things locally that you regularly engage in to kind of keep up your awareness to keep yourself in a compassionate mode? How do you do that for youSpeaker 3 (00:30:16):Being out in nature? Okay,Speaker 1 (00:30:19):Tell me about that.Speaker 3 (00:30:22):Oh, in Japan, they call it forest bathing, but it's just a fancy term for being in some places it's really natural. There's beautiful walks. We're very fortunate here in the northwest that there are so many beautiful places we can walk. And when you're surrounded by preferably really intact ecosystems where you can feel the interactions going on among the critters and the plants and just let that wash over you because part of that as well, it kind of helps take some of the pressure off. It sort of releases some of us being kind of entangled in our own ego and lets us just have greater awareness that we're actually entangled in this much larger universe. It's much, much older and we'll go on way after we're gone and extends to so many different ways of being from a bird to a tree, to a plate of grass, and we're all related.Speaker 4 (00:31:33):Hey, this is Kim. So just a brief background. I am a 41-year-old biracial woman. I am a mom, a nurse, a child of an immigrant, and I identify as a Christian American. Thanks Danielle for asking me to chime in. I just wanted to touch base on this current political climate. I would say as a liberal woman, I really enjoy diversity and hearing and seeing different perspectives and engaging in meaningful conversation. Unfortunately, I feel like right now we are so polarized as a country and it's not like the air quote, good old days where you could vote for a politician that you felt like really represented your ideals and kind of financially what you value, policies, et cetera. Now I feel like it has become really a competition and an election of human rights, and I think for me, that's kind of where I draw my own personal boundary.(00:32:40):I think it's important to share different perspectives, and I think I do have a unique perspective and I enjoy hearing others' perspectives as well, but for me, I do draw the line at human rights. So I have learned over the years to just not engage when it comes to issues of individuals being able to choose what to do with their body, women in particular, it's terrifying to me as a nurse and a woman and a mother of a daughter who could potentially be in a situation at some point and not be allowed to make choices about her own body with a doctor. Also as the child of an immigrant, I was raised by a white mother, Irish German Catholic, and my father is an immigrant that has been here since 19 76, 77. He is from Trinidad and Tobago. He's actually served in the military and I have a hard time with vilifying people of color trying to come to this country and make a better life for themselves and for their future and their future generations, which is exactly what my dad was doing. So to me, it's a no-brainer, right? Not to tell anybody what to do or how to vote, but I think that it's really hard right now to hold space for individuals who may be attacking my rights as a woman, my ability as a nurse to be able to care for patients and really what this country was supposedly built on, which is being a melting pot and allowing any and everyone here to be able to pursue the American dream and make a life for themselves and their loved ones.Speaker 5 (00:34:34):As soon as the topic turns to politics, I feel myself cringe, and then I want to internally retreat a bit. Looking back over the past eight plus years, I realize I have been feeling like this for a long time. My body holds memories of heated, uncomfortable confrontive distancing and sometimes horrifying conversations with friends and at times, even with family, I'm tired as most people tired from the collective traumas. We have all lived through political, racial, and pandemic related. Eight years ago, I think I worked to try and remain objective. I told myself that my job was just to hear the other person with curiosity, but doing that was not enough to help me stay well in the midst of what I truly could not then and cannot still control. I've come to realize that I have to stay connected to my own feelings, to my own limitations.(00:35:37):I have to make space to feel my disappointment, my disgust, my fear, my sadness, my powerlessness, my ache, even my longing still when it comes to the realm of politics, I have to make room for my own humanity and then I have to be willing to share that, not simply be a listening ear for others. What's been most difficult for me as politics has driven division and disconnection is the loss of healthy dialogue and conversation. It feels to me like relational loss is there where it doesn't seem like it always has to be. I am passionate about the table, about creating and cultivating space at a table for all the voices and for all of the stories to belong. I still believe in this, and when I'm connected to my own humanity, it makes me far more open to the humanity of another, knowing my own stories that are being stirred up and activated by injustice, by what I perceive to be irresponsible politicians and policies that don't make sense to me and at times scare me when I'm in the presence of those who hold very different political views from me.(00:37:02):I have to actively choose to not just tolerate listening to them, but instead to try and listen for something more. I try to listen for the fear that often fuels their positions. The fear is always storied and the stories offer taste of their humanity and oftentimes their experience of suffering, which always offers the opportunity for empathy. I can't do it all the time. Some situations don't afford the time for curiosity and sharing. When that happens, I need space afterwards, space to release what I don't need or want to hold that I heard space to feel my own humanity again, and then space to choose to remember the humanity of the other person, and that is all an active practice. I think that othering people into political camps and categories is easily available and every time it happens, we lose more and more of our collective humanity and we feed the machine of hate that profits from our conversational and emotional laziness.Speaker 6 (00:38:11):I can't say it's always easy, that's for sure. What I try to do is see another person, whether it's around the political views or other things that I may not agree with somebody about or I might even actually see them as a quote enemy, is for one thing, I drop into my heart and get out of my head about ideas, views, and just try to be present in my heart as much as possible with as little judgment as possible and recognize the essence of the other person, the essence that's inside all the beliefs and the views, and recognizing also that we all have some sort of wounding from our lives, maybe our lineages, our generations, maybe even past lives and or trauma, and that that can obscure the essence of who we are, and I try to really remember that essence in another person.(00:39:34):And in relation, how do you see your own humanity? The other question you ask, how do you see your own humanity in the context of political dialogue? I have to say that's not really a question I thought about. I thought about how to see the humanity in others, so I really appreciate this question. I think if I start othering the other, if I get into too much judgment, I feel like I lose my own sense of humanity or at least the type of human I hope and wish to be. What helps me to I guess, discern when I'm in my own humanity, when I'm in the best of places, I guess I don't know how else to word that is I tune into my values. What do I value most and am I living by those values in the way that I want to be human In this world, for example, for me, integrity is super important as well as respect and compassion.(00:40:44):I'm not saying I'm always in this place, but these values that I aspire to live by help bring me into my own humanity and almost like check, checking in, tuning in checkpoints in a way, when I speak about compassion, sometimes people, all of what I'm saying, I want to, even though I'm maybe trying to see the essence of someone, I do try to discern that if there's being harm done, I'm not okaying any harm at all. And when I try to live by compassion, I feel like that's when I can really see the humanity in others and compassion for myself. I view compassion as a very active verb, a little bit different than empathy. Just that compassion is seeing the suffering, but wanting to do something about it and doing something for me. Compassion includes action, and sometimes that action is helping to disrupt or interrupt harm that's happening, and that's how I can show up in my humanity for others is the best I can do is acting as well as being that balance both, andSpeaker 7 (00:42:23):I'm Diana, she her and I didn't use to see myself in politics the way that I do now. It took decades for me to really start to get a grasp about who I actually am and how the ways I view politics, the ways I vote, who I support, how it actually affects me, and I spent a lot of years voting for things that hurt me without even realizing I was doing that because I was following the messaging and believing it. Ultimately that being a good fill in the blanks meant voting for fill in the blanks or being a good fill in the blanks meant donating to or supporting or whatever, fill in the blanks. And I hurt myself by doing that because I wasn't listening to my own knowing or my own intuition or looking in the mirror at who am I? What kind of world do I want to live in? I didn't ask myself those questions. I did what I thought I was supposed to do to fall in line, and there were people in my life during that who spoke truth, and it was true because it was individual to them. It was, here's what I know about me and here's what this policy means for me. And I didn't get it. I certainly didn't get it.(00:44:09):I judged it inside my own head, and yet those people who spoke their own individual truth are the people who were able to shed light through the cracks in my facade. And years later, I remember some of the things that people said or that they posted or whatever because those were the light that I saw through the cracks and it was so memorable, even though at the time I might have been irritated by it, it was memorable because I loved and respected these people and so their words didn't matter to me, even though at the time I very much disagreed and I hope that I will be allowed to be the light in some people's cracks because I know for a fact there's so many people like me who haven't actually looked at who they are, what they want, what kind of world do they want to live in if they separate themselves from the ideology of where they work or where they go to church or their family of origin or what their spouse is telling them, no honey, who are you? What do you want? And when people can be brave enough to do that, its everything up.Speaker 8 (00:45:46):My name is Marwan Cameron, and I was asked to answer a couple questions here, and the first question was, how do you see your own humanity in the context of political dialogue? And I had to think about this question. Our humanity is front and center when we talk about politics primarily because the issues that affect us, meaning the black community are often sidelined or ignored. I'll share some examples of that. Democrats and Republicans both speak about healthcare, the economy crime, but when they have centered those conversations around the realities they face, when do you actually see that take reparations. For example, we hear a lot about tax cuts or healthcare reform, but nothing about reparations for chattel slavery, for foundational black Americans which are owed to black people for centuries of exploitation. You can even look at our prison system where men are going to prison without HIV and very low percentages and then coming out several times higher when they are released from jail and prison, and I'll get into some of those stats. Also.(00:47:15):When we look at black men that are falsely accused of sexual assault, unfortunately we go back to Emmett Till and we never really talk about the contemporary men. I have a list of a hundred black men that have been falsely accused in the last five years alone. Albert Owens 2023, Christian Cooper, 2020, Joshua Wood, Maurice Hastings, Jonathan Irons, 2000, Anthony Broadwater, 2021, Mark Allen, 2022, Franklin, west 2020, Michael Robertson, Shaw, Taylor, Dion, Pearson 2021, Stanley Race 2019 Rashan Weaver 2020. Henry Lee McCollum, 2020. David Johnson, Jamel Jackson, Charles Franklin, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Corey Wise, you, Celine, Aron McCray, Brian Banks, which is a pretty famous name, Wilbert Jones. That's just 20 names in the last five years of a list of a hundred that I have that have been falsely accused of sexual assault, these aren't things that we talk about. Question two, how do you make space for folks in your proximity who did not share your political views as a heterosexual black male in this country, you really have no choice but to make space for others' Political views as in question number one, we are really only allowed to speak about injustices or political needs in the framework of the black community as a whole.(00:49:25):Matter what side you find yourself on, whether you're a Republican, we're oftentimes they straight up say, we're not acknowledging what your needs are. We're not going to do anything about your needs. You can come over here and vote with us if you want. As Trump said, what have you got to lose? What have Democrats done for you? Or you can look at the democratic side where in the last three elections, it's been existential against Donald Trump. And when Donald Trump won and then lost and is running again, we still haven't seen things like the repeal of qualified immunity, things like atoning for the most heinous crimes that the United States has committed in chattel slavery against black men. I've made space. We have made space as black men in regards to those who do not share our political views. Black men have fought in every war for the United States of America. We have stood up, stood behind, been sacrificed for the good of almost every cause, and we're told not yet. It's not the right time. We too need, have needs, and it becomes a zero sum game.Speaker 9 (00:51:19):Growing up, we had Sunday dinners at my grandparents. Conversation was always lively with my family, talking loudly, fast, and often right over each other. We talked about everything, what was happening around us, our community, what was in the paper and on the news that evening. We didn't always agree. In fact, I think my grandparents debated opposite sides. Just for fun, I fondly remember my grandmother saying, your grandpa and I are canceling each other's votes at the polls. They would both smile and sometimes laugh. Considering my upbringing, I was surprised to hear my instructor at cosmetology school lay down the law. Politics and religion were never to be discussed, not in school, and certainly not if we wanted to be successful professionally. I learned to smile and nod. I strive to find common ground with the opinion of guests. I was raised not to look for any offense with ideas that contrasted my own.(00:52:16):It takes both a left and a right wing to make the eagle fly and what a boring world this would be in if we all agreed. But then Trump happened up until he achieved power. Generally speaking, whether the law or policy was written by conservatives, liberals, moderates, there was a basis of bettering the American way of life. To be clear, this wasn't always the advancement of protection we agreed with, but we could see the logic of it. For the most part, Trump's leadership consists of a hatred for people who are not like him. Early on in his campaign, he told Americans to police their neighbors if they were of a specific religion he has built upon dehumanization and vilification every day sense. My mother lived in Germany for a few years and a town not far from Dau. It was the early 1960s and not yet recovered from World War ii.(00:53:21):This quaint little town overlooks the Bavarian Alps with architects right out of a storybook and a stunning view of Munich. It was evidence that the residents of this charming quiet village were aware that 800,000 people came in and no one left. History books paint the picture that everyone was scared of speaking up for fear they would be next. But with critical thinking, we know many of those approved. They've been listening to the nonsense of their leaders, their beliefs that Jews, the disabled homosexuals, immigrants were a burden on the healthcare system, education system, taking their German jobs, businesses, and homes. They were demonized so strongly, so powerfully. They were no longer human, no longer their neighbors, doctors, teachers, bakers seamstresses their talents, their skills and their very humanity no longer existed. We know this to be true, but what we don't talk about is the slope that good people slid down that enabled this to take place in the coffee shops, birthday parties, sitting with friends, playing cards, Sunday family dinners, these words came up.(00:54:43):Hitler's rhetoric spread and thoughtful kind people did not correct their friends, family, guests and clients. There were Nazis and sympathizers, but there were good people that saw through Hitler's dumpster fire of lies. These are the people I wonder if they ever slept well again. Could they ever look at themselves with honor and integrity? Trump proudly uses this method. He has people willing to do his bidding. He has sympathizers, but what he doesn't have is my silence, my obedience. My voice is the born power. I have to stand strong and correct the lies he tells and the people in my circle repeat. I will lose clients and friends taking this action, and that's a price I'm willing to pay, but I'm not willing to live out the rest of my days knowing that I didn't do everything in my power to stop in.Speaker 10 (00:55:49):How do you make space for folks in your proximity who don't share your political views? I am lucky that I live next to my parents and that my mother-in-law lives in a small home on our property. For years, there was a constant strife between my parents, myself, husband, and my mother-in-law due to political and religious beliefs, uncomfortable dinners, having to watch what you say, an aura of judgment that would seem to permeate family gatherings. They were quite the norm. And each time that they would leave, I would feel a sense of relief. Sometimes someone would decide not to come or just tell us that they needed a break. This would create less tension, but I worry that someone would feel left out or that they would feel judged if they weren't present. And actually that would happen more often or not, especially in my time of anger before and during Covid.(00:56:40):As mentioned before, when I decided that I needed to focus on my own sense of happiness and live up to my values and beliefs, I decided that my home would become a politics, religion free zone. I wanted my home to be a safe for everyone. And this was a tough transition. And what was most difficult was creating boundaries for our parents, having the hard conversations about why we're asking people to withhold their opinions on politics and religion and to focus on grandkids sports and family celebrations, et cetera. For the first few months, I was constantly reminding everyone of the rule, but eventually we all seemed to settle in and even catch ourselves when we deviated from how sex expectations, dinners and events became more pleasant. And when our guests would leave, I didn't have to decompress or worry about how to fix an issue or soothe someone's feelings.(00:57:27):This one simple step has been a game changer, and it's not always perfect, and sometimes people will slip up, but instead of taking on the issue, we will move the conversation to another topic. Some would say that we need to talk about the issues and debate their merits so that we can grow and come together. But no, after finding my purpose, I don't believe that being right is more important than someone else's feelings. I want everyone who sits at my table and breaks spread with me to feel loved and valued. It's not perfect because we're human, but we're trying one dinner at a timeSpeaker 11 (00:58:03):To how do I hold my own humanity? In the context of political dialogue, one of the first things that comes to mind for me is, at least in political conversations, what defines my humanity? When I think about politics, much of our politics is really about power and privilege, of which I happen to have both. And so when I'm thinking about politics, I'm thinking about my social location as a able-bodied, middle class, heterosexual Christian White woman, I carry privilege in almost every aspect of that identity, at least here in the United States. And so when I'm thinking about humanity and political dialogue, our political system has historically always been and continues to be set up to serve people with my type of humanity very well. The thing that I'm constantly trying to keep in my mind is what about the humanity of my brothers and sisters experiencing oppression, marginalization when it comes to my voice and my vote in political situations, I have over the years had to learn to think less about how can I use my vote and my voice to engage in politics in a way that benefits me because I'm already benefiting from our system.(00:59:42):Our system is set up to benefit people like me who carry great levels of social privilege. What I really want to know as I'm trying to use my voice and my vote wisely now, is how do I leverage both of those things, my voice, my vote, as well as my power and privilege to engage in political dialogue in ways that fix broken systems. So I am oftentimes not actually voting or advocating for the things that would benefit me the most or necessarily align perfectly with my theological or political ideals. I'm looking at where are the most broken places in our system? Where is our government currently oppressing individuals the most? And how can my vote and my voice be used to leverage our politics in such a way that those broken systems begin to get fixed and healed over time so that those whose humanity looks different than mine are receiving the same amount of privilege of assistance of power that they should be.(01:00:57):And when it comes to dealing with those that I'm in proximity with who have very different political ideologies than myself, of which I will say in my current context, there are quite a few. I am constantly having to remind myself to focus on core values, values over stances that our conversations and our engagement with one another centers not so much around opinions about specific political stances or issues as much as the core values that we share. If my core value is for equality and equity, if my core value is that we're caring for the poor and the marginalized, then regardless of what stances I might have on certain issues, my voice and my vote represents those core values. And I've found that even when certain stances might be different, when we dig into the core values that are at the root of our decision-making, there's oftentimes a lot more common ground than I ever expect there to be.Speaker 12 (01:02:06):This recording is for the fabulous Danielle Castillo. I think what I am seeing right now as I think about how to welcome people's humanity and politics are a few key things that are both shocking and I would say disappointing in a day and age where we seem to want to tolerate people not being locked into binary spaces, we have relegated differences and opinion and viewpoints into a bipartisan politic. And what that does is that means that there are people who are in and who are out. And we've had to embrace things that we both love and hate if we ascribe to any one of those bipartisan objectives. And so we've had to in some ways, in our own humanity, violate pieces of ourselves to say, well, I align this part one way, but even though I categorically reject their views on this another way. And then regardless of whatever spectrum you're on inside of that political continuum, and it's hard because at that point, if we say in a lot of other spaces that there's space for nuance and there's space for gray, then why here do we land in those spaces?(01:03:16):And so that would be the first that it is an either or, and we seem to be comfortable, most comfortable that way. And then to demonize and villainize somebody who's in the either or space, instead of allowing for the gray, you're either all for me or all against me, and you can't live somewhere in the middle. The second thing that would be shocking and disappointing for me is the way that we've been able to start arranging the things that we can tolerate. And so I can say, well, I love this candidate because I love these three things and I agree with them and I hate these four things, but they're not that bad. And you love this candidate, you love the other candidate for these three things, but you hate them for those four things. And the fact that you don't hate 'em enough over those four things means that you're a terrible person.(01:04:02):And I find that just so interesting and so sad that we've been able to say, well, the four things I can stomach that I don't like are somehow more or less worse than the four things you feel like you could tolerate or not tolerate. And so my list of sins or offenses that are easily navigable, somehow I get to become the moral compass over what should be enough or not enough to disqualify somebody for public service. I think at the end of the day, what makes us hard is that we see people in the middle as somehow exhibiting some sort of cowardice. And I think we're pushing people to violate their own humanity and say, as my experience changes and as the neighborhood changes and the people around me change, and my own philosophy changes that I can't stand in a faithful middle and say, well, I agree with some of this, but I don't agree with some of that.(01:04:54):And we've called those people cowards instead of principled moderates, and we've shamed them into saying, well, you have to choose something. And I think that is so unkind. And I think really at the end of the day, we are asking people to violate their own humanity and their own understanding of who they are and their own sense of who they are as a person by saying that they have to agree one way if they want to be a human or be a woman or be a person of color or be a person of faith. And I think it's both sides. I think every side is complicit. At the end of the day, what is really hard is that I think most people want to vote for the person that is going to lead well, and they want that person to be a good person. They want them to be an upright person.(01:05:37):They want them to be an authentic person, the same person behind closed doors as they are in the public face. And I would say, I don't think that's most people who choose politicking as a vocation, I believe that so much of their job is diplomacy and having to be a lot of faces in a lot of places. And so asking for that kind of authenticity and consistency in a social media world is almost asking the impossible. I don't think it totally is impossible, but I think it's exceptionally hard. Many of the things that we want to ascribe to one individual and how they uphold or represent their own party are carefully crafted narratives by a team of people who are professional politicians and marketers, and to ask them to give you an authentic person, their job is to not give you an authentic person. Their job is to give you an avatar that you feel you can most connect with so you can make the decision they want you to make.(01:06:33):And that is really for me, the reality of what we're up against right now is that we want to say we're voting for ideologies, and in reality we're voting for a carefully crafted narrative that is crafted by people who want you to believe a particular way. And I know that feels kind of negative, and that makes me so sad to even voice that out loud and to vocalize that out loud. But I would say that I hope in some way that we experience real freedom and real understanding of what it means to be a global citizen and to be a citizen of this country, is that we understand that. And the complexity of who I am as a person and how I interact with other people and how they understand their own complexity and their own humanity means that I can believe a lot of things that belong in a lot of different camps.(01:07:19):And that's okay. That's what honestly, being intrinsically American means, but also just to understand our own humanity in the global context is there are things that I will feel one way about and they squarely belong in one camp, but there are other things I believe that belong in another camp. And both of those things can be true for me without somebody demanding that I carry some sort of alliance or allegiance to one person. I think that's so gross and so foul at the end of the day. I think what makes America so interesting and so fascinating, but I also think so beautiful and so compelling and so desiring for people who are coming into our borders, is that there is this understanding that I can stand squarely as an individual person and be able to express myself as who I am as an individual and also belong to a collective that makes space for that.(01:08:14):And that is intrinsically what it means to be America. I'm free to be us, but I'm also free to be me. And so I think politics pushes us into a narrative that is against intrinsically who we say we are, and that really is the basis of freedom. And so that's what I would feel about that. Now, this is an added bonus, and I know you didn't ask for this, Danielle, but I'm going to give it to you anyways because I firmly believe this. I think it is more dehumanizing, and I think it is so incredibly sad that we don't allow for people to be principled moderates. That we are sanctifying the ability to castrate people's ability to be able to stand in the middle. And we vilify them as being weak or vilify them as being cowards because their understanding of what is actually evil is.(01:09:09):It's a broad spectrum. And to say that there is good everywhere, it is true to say there is evil everywhere is true. And how people interface with both of those things is true. And so I hate that we have become okay at using our theology and using our social media platforms and using our politicking as throwing stones for people who say, I want to hold a faithful middle. And that faithful middle means that I can believe a multitude of things and that I stand in the own gray and the nuance of who I am and how I understand my neighbors and what that looks like. And we know that some of those people are standing with compassion and with courage. And to call those people cowards, I think is the most ignorant, I'm trying to find the kindest way to say this, right? So I think it is just absolutely ignorant.(01:10:00):And then we've used quotes out of context and scriptures out of context to tell those people that somehow they're bad and evil people. And it's just not true that they're honestly sometimes the bridge builders and the unifier in places where they are trying to be peacemakers and they're trying to be people of peace. They're trying to be people of belonging and welcome. And so they're holding a faithful middle to say, my heart is going to take enough of a beating where people may misunderstand me, but I'm going to make it big enough and available enough where everybody can come sit under my tent. And I think that's brave work. I think that is courageous work, and I think that is humbling work that we could learn more from instead of castigating really more than anything else. So those are my 2 cents, honestly, more than anything else.(01:10:51):The last 2 cents I could probably give you that I think is so shameful is I am tired of any political party that tells me that they are doing more for working class Americans or doing more for poor people, and yet they're spending 2 billion to fly somebody around and send me junk mail to my home. I would much rather you stop buying ad space and then you actually go and serve the poor and somebody takes a picture of you doing that on accident. And I actually get to see that and go, oh my gosh, they're actually serving the poor. Do not tell me you're serving the poor or serving working class Americans and you haven't talked to one or seen one in a very long time. And my God, you have not lived in our shoes. You have not lived on our pay scales. You have not come in and volunteered regularly, and you only show up when there's a camera crew doing that.(01:11:34):That is so gross to me, and I hate that you send me mail about it and spend 2 billion fundraising for things like that. And yet that money could go to the poor and that money could go to programs. If there's one thing that makes me want to soapbox so bad, it is that more than anything else, I don't want to hear what your fundraising dollars have done to actually help your campaign. And that thing becomes a total waste when you lose. And that money doesn't go into the pockets of people. That money goes into the pockets of advertisers and radio stations and TV stations and social media influencers and all sorts of nonsense and actually doesn't go into the pockets and the hands of people who are feeding the poor that is garbage. So I feel very strongly about that, but I dunno if this is what you need, but that's how I make space. I make space for people who live at Principled Middle because I think blessed are the peacemakers and I want them to feel safe with me.Speaker 13 (01:12:26):Good morning. My name is Luis Cast. How do I see my own humanity in this political context? Well, it's simple as that. I'm a human being. I'm not a pawn or a little peace on a game. I'm a human being born and raised in Mexico, but I live here in the United States over half of my life now, and I'm a human being. And no matter what the promises they give me or what they're going to do in government, I'm still just a human being that wants the best for me and my family. And that's what they need to address the human being in us regarding not regarding color or race or where they come from. Treat us a as human beings. And the other question, how do I make space for folks who do not share my political view?(01:13:46):Well, again, it's just simple. I was taught that love whoever disagree with you or even your enemy. But to be honest, that's the hardest thing to do. People that don't agree with you or you don't agree with them, and sometimes they even hurt you. But I try to do my best, honestly, just to listen and sometimes put myself in their shoes because everybody has been brought up differently in families, cultures, regions of the country from the south, from New England, they call in the west in California. So we all have different views. So I just don't have an ear and sometimes an opinion, but mostly an ear so they can really listen to what they, I believe, where they come from, where they come from. So that is what I try to do. No, perfect, but that's what I try to do.Speaker 14 (01:14:59):Hi, my name is Claire. I am a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman. I live in Paulsboro, Washington. So the first question is how do I see my humanity in the context of this current political moment? And I'd start off by saying I come from a pretty privileged place, like my own personal humanity isn't very threatened just because I'm white, I'm straight, and yeah, my own family background. I have a lot of support and I'm not ever threatened with becoming homeless or something if I can't pay my bills. But still things are really scary for so many people right now. So I definitely feel that all the time. And I would say that it's just a really disheartening time. A lot of the, I mean, pretty much all politicians, I'd say are very untrustworthy at a local and national level. And I think we're all seeing that, especially in the context of what's happening in Gaza.(01:16:26):For the last over a year now, all these politicians that felt like they were progressive and would speak out when heinous things happened, most of them have gone silent or completely denied what's happening in Gaza, or just said really brief empty words, always proceeded by talking about Israeli hostages. So yeah, it's been terrifying because we realize the extent of politicians care for the general public and for the global wellbeing of humanity. And it only stretches so far because first and foremost, they're concerned about their own and standing in the political world because we've seen a lot of people lose their reelections for standing up for Palestinians.(01:17:38):And I think what's really disheartening is seeing it at a local level. In some ways, we expect national politicians to be pretty sleazy and skirt around really big, terrible, important issues. But seeing it at a local level has been really terrifying because I mean, they said it was then a couple decades ago, like 30, 40 years ago, there's more crises going on. And that really, for me, I've always thought, well, this is how it's always been. There's just the media reports on more stuff. We have social media, we can't hide a lot of things. So I don't know if that's true or not, but I mean, it probably is. We're in a time of climate crisis too, so it makes sense that things are just, they're not slowing down.(01:18:49):I don't know where I was going with that, but yeah, I guess I would just say humanity. It feels threatened on so many levels for my queer friends, for my friends of color, for any women or female identifying people just on so many levels, it just feels like our rights are being threatened and everything feels tenuous. If Trump wins, what the hell is going to happen to this country? And if Kamala wins, what the hell is going to change? I don't believe in politicians. They're not going to save us. That's how it feels. We have to save each other that are diehard Trumpers or something. I'd say all those people are my relatives that live in Wisconsin or a couple of coworkers, and we don't talk about politics, but on a deeper level, I try to remember that it's hard, right? Because hard, it's hard not to hate people for what they believe. I guess that's a horrible thing to say, isn't it? But I see the consequences of people who vote for Trump and put him in office the first time, their direct consequences because they voted for Trump and because of their beliefs and because of what they repost online. That just has bred so much hatred, and it's led to people being terrified for their lives and people losing their lives. There's so much propaganda being shoved down people's throats, the people that have Fox News plane 24 7.(01:21:06):I don't know the last time I watched Fox News, but I've overheard it. That stuff is crazy. They're being fed lie after lie after lie. So yeah, it's like people are also a product of their culture and it's hard to fight against your culture. So I try to give people some grace with that, but I also don't know how they can't see their own beliefs as harmful and full of hatred. I really don't understand. So yeah, it's hard. It's hard to remember people's humanity, but I have obviously my own blind spots and my own ways that I'm super ignorant and willfully ignorant in the things I look away from and the things like I'm resistant to learning because it's inconvenient or uncomfortable for me. So I try to hold that space for people too, because we're all learning. Yeah, it's a process of trying to remember people's humanity. And I think, yeah, but it just feels like when people support someone that spews so much hatred, it's really hard not to pin that blame on them as well, because they're also at fault for putting people like that in power. So I don't know. Yeah, it's a tough one.Speaker 15 (01:22:55):I feel like as somebody with various subordinated identities, whether that's being queer, being Latina, having a disability, being a woman, all of those things are increasingly politicized. And so for me, I find that political discourse specifically is often really dehumanizing and even performative on the other end of the spectrum. So our two major parties, Republican and Democrat with Republican, it's we well known that those political parties as they exist currently are working to strip away rights from people in all of those identity and affinity groups. While the Democrats, which I won't even say left, because current Democrats are right of center, when you look at a global pe

Today we're joined by WNBA legend Maya Moore and her husband Jonathan Irons! Since she's retired from basketball, they've taken on a new challenge: fixing prison sentencing reform. The story behind why is fascinating. Plus, the crew fixes the Olympics, we have the week's Slices — from the one thing that will actually get Jesse interested in space, to the original plan for Good Will Hunting, to the good? side of social media consumption. And at the end of the show, we have a new game — Sequels Two: Electric Boogaloo!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At just 16 years old, Jonathan Irons was tried as an adult, convicted, and sentenced to 50 years in prison—all for a burglary and assault he didn't commit. Strengthened by his faith and a prison ministry that believed in him, he endured 22 years of incarceration before being released in 2020. Today, he and his wife, former WNBA superstar Maya Moore, run Win With Justice, a nonprofit educating the public about how the justice system works, the potential for abuses that exist—and how people can help prisoners looking for a second chance. This week Jonathan tells his stunning story to Paul Amos and Nate Dewberry, and shares his reflections on how anyone can live out Jesus's call to help “the least of [His] people.”Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets, show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media: Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

MDJ  Script/ Top Stories for Sept 12th Publish Date:  Sept 12th   Commercial:  Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast    Today is Tuesday Sept 12th and happy 56th birthday to comedian Louis C.K. ***LOUIS C.K.*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Judge Jacobs keynotes Metro Marietta Kiwanis Club meeting Cobb County discovers 18 uncounted ballots from 2022 elections Kennesaw Mountain High School observes 9/11 anniversary All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subcribe! Commercial : ESOG - Elon   STORY 1: Judge Jacobs   Cobb Superior Court Judge Julie Jacobs will be the keynote speaker at the Metro Marietta Kiwanis Club's meeting. She will talk about the importance of courts in the community and share her personal journey from a cattle ranch to her current position. The event will be held at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta at noon.................……... read more about this at mdjonline.com     STORY 2: Uncounted ballots   Cobb County in Georgia has found 18 uncounted ballots from last year's elections. The county's Board of Elections has informed the Secretary of State's Office about the issue, and an internal investigation revealed that these ballots were not opened and processed as they should have been. However, the uncounted ballots would not have affected the election results. Five of the ballots were absentee ballots from the May 2022 election, and the remaining 13 were provisional ballots from the November 2022 election. It is unclear if this discovery is connected to the delayed mailing issue from last November.   STORY 3: Kennesaw Mountain HS Observes 9/11   Kennesaw Mountain High School held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony where cadets presented and raised the American flag to half-staff. The ceremony featured a moving tribute, including the playing of taps by student Alessandro De Cesare and a somber speech by Petty Officer Justin Richard, who is part of the school's Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Richard emphasized the significance of remembering the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the impact on the entire nation. The ceremony aimed to honor those who perished and acknowledge the trauma the nation endured, emphasizing unity and respect. Principal Nathan Stark praised the ROTC for organizing this humbling and respectful event..........…..(pause) We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   We'll be right back   Break:   CU of GA – Drake- – Dayco   STORY 4: KSU   Chattanooga's Chase Artopoeus had an impressive game, going 23 of 28 for 276 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to a 27-20 victory against Kennesaw State. Chattanooga built a 17-0 lead by halftime, but Kennesaw State made a second-half rally. Quarterback Jonathan Murphy led the charge, completing 12 of 16 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown. Kennesaw State came close to closing the gap, but a replay review nullified a crucial pass completion, ultimately sealing their fate. Despite their fourth-quarter surge, Kennesaw State struggled to gain yards, especially in rushing, with only 102 yards on the ground. Missed opportunities plagued Kennesaw State throughout the game, including missed field goals. Artopoeus shined for Chattanooga, connecting with Sam Phillips for two touchdowns, securing their halftime lead.   STORY 5: Woodstock Beats Lassiter   Woodstock secured its first win in 2½ years by defeating Lassiter 20-10. Chase Colina's 116 receiving yards, including a 56-yard touchdown reception, were instrumental in the victory. Woodstock's defense held Lassiter to just 27 total yards in the first half and 107 for the game. Lassiter managed to cut the deficit with a late third-quarter field goal, but Woodstock responded with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Lynch to Isaiah Payton. Despite a quick touchdown from Lassiter, Woodstock's defense held strong, with three interceptions and four sacks. Ryder Romijin sealed the win with a 42-yard field goal, and Peyton Lynch played a crucial role with 141 passing yards and 41 rushing yards. STORY 6:  Mableton Business and community leaders will gather in Mableton for the second annual Economic Development Summit on September 22. The event, held at the Riverside EpiCenter, aims to discuss the city's economic development prospects following its recent incorporation. Sixteen panelists will provide insights into sustainable development opportunities. The Mableton Improvement Coalition, led by President Ray Thomas, sees this summit as a way to foster a stronger business ecosystem in the newly incorporated city. Speakers include Todd Gray of Kaiser Permanente, Cassius Butts of Capital Fortitude Business Advisors, and authors Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons. The summit will address topics like access to capital and workforce development, making it valuable for both existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Awards will also be presented to individuals and organizations contributing to Mableton's growth and development. The cost to attend the summit is $50 per person.   We'll be back in a moment   Break:   Powers  - Ingles 8 - JRM                       STORY 7:  KSU launches $62.3 million construction projects   Kennesaw State University is moving forward with two construction projects approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, with a total budget of $62.3 million. The first project involves the construction of a new 600-bed residence hall on the Kennesaw campus, costing $50 million, in response to increased enrollment and demand for on-campus housing. The Summit II residence hall will be adjacent to The Summit student housing and is expected to open in time for the fall 2026 semester.   The second project allocates $12.3 million for the renovation of KSU's Stillwell Stadium, home to the Owls' baseball team since 1984. This renovation, funded mainly by private donations, includes a complete overhaul of the stadium, with a new turf playing surface, improved lighting, safer fencing, new dugouts, media areas, concessions, and an expanded seating capacity of 1,500. The reconstruction coincides with KSU Athletics' move to Conference USA in the 2024-25 academic year. Both projects aim to enhance campus facilities and better serve the growing university community.   STORY 8: Jerica for Congress   Cobb County District 2 Commissioner Jerica Richardson, a Democrat, has filed paperwork to run for U.S. Congress in 2024, specifically for Georgia's 6th Congressional District. The incumbent is Rep. Rich McCormick, a Republican. Richardson's supporters have created a campaign committee called "Jerica for Congress" and launched a campaign website and social media accounts. She has scheduled a kickoff event for September 14. Although the 6th District was previously represented by Democrat Lucy McBath, redistricting has made it a safe Republican seat. Legal challenges to Georgia's congressional map are ongoing, which could potentially impact the competitiveness of the district for Democrats like Richardson.   …Back with final thoughts after   Break:  Henssler 60 Signoff: Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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In this conversation first recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 19, Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons discuss their new book, “Love & Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts,” their journey to get him released from prison after a wrongful conviction and their view on reforms to the criminal justice system.

Chanda Smith Baker engages in an enlightening conversation with Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons. They delve into various topics, including faith, criminal justice reform, the power of love and friendship, and the journey of redemption. Maya and Jonathan share their personal experiences, highlighting the importance of resilience, resourcefulness, and the pursuit of justice. Their book, 'Love & Justice,' is available now. To learn more about their nonprofit organization, visit winwithjustice.org.

Never Give UpIn this week's installment of the Open Your Eyes podcast, Mckay introduces the "Never Give Up" mindset as he uncovers the depths of human strength and emphasizes the significance of staying committed to the game of life even amidst immense challenges. Throughout the episode, he shares captivating stories that will ignite in listeners a sense of determination and resilience, encouraging us all to embrace our own untapped potential.Tales such as those of Jonathan Irons and Maya Moore, as recounted by our host here today, serve as powerful reminders that we possess the strength to overcome any adversity that comes our way. The role of mindset in navigating hurdles is thoroughly explored, as is the recognition of divine inspiration and creative spirit within ourselves. Tune in now to discover the profound impact of perseverance, the limitless possibilities that lie ahead when we choose to embrace resilience, and the rewards that await everyone who commits to never giving up.Episode Highlights:Jonathan Irons' remarkable story of fighting for justice and the power of perseveranceMaya Moore's courageous decision to advocate for Irons, taking a break from her WNBA careeOvercoming self-doubt and resisting the temptation to quit during challenging timesRecognizing the divine inspiration and creative spirit within ourselveFinding joy and fulfillment through pursuing passions and making a positive impacUnveiling breakthroughs that often occur when we push past the point of wanting to give upEmbracing change and taking calculated risks for personal and professional growthSettling internal disputes, facing challenges with courage, and understanding the effort required for greatnessQuotes:"If you keep going, if you don't give up, you will find a way.""Sometimes we get stretched to our limit to see what our limit really might be.""The rewards are waiting for those who never give up.""We were made to create, to build, to contribute.""True joy is found when we embrace the spirit of perseverance and face life's challenges head-on.""If we're going to do anything great for God and never give up on our dreams, we have to take chances.""Settle the dispute inside you. Face your weaknesses, embrace your fears, and step up.""Today will be hard. Tomorrow will be worse. But the day after, you will find your drive. Don't give up because it gets hard.""We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, on the seas, in the air. We shall never surrender.""Burn the ships named Comfort, Familiar, Bad Habit, Regret, and Guilt. Firm up your resolve to see things through.""The inspired path has hard climbs, but it's full of rich learning and growth. Don't ever quit.""On the other side of never giving up, you will find the new you that you've been seeking."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

Maya Moore was at the pinnacle of her basketball career when she left it all behind to fight an injustice. That journey for justice turned into a remarkable love story when Maya married the man she helped free from prison after a wrongful conviction, Jonathan Irons. In their new memoir, Love and Justice, Maya and Jonathan open up about the trials and tribulations they faced together and the love that emerged. On this episode, we talk about living out your purpose, anchoring yourself in faith, and finding strength in your connection to others.  

Em 2019, Maya Moore, bicampeã olímpica e 4 vezes campeã da WNBA, tinha 30 anos e vivia o auge da carreira. Apontada como uma das maiores atletas da história do basquete, a americana decidiu parar de jogar para se dedicar ao caso de Jonathan Irons, um homem negro que ela acreditava ter sido preso injustamente. O objetivo de Maya era usar toda sua visibilidade para direcionar os holofotes para o racismo que desenha o sistema penitenciário, majoritariamente composto por homens negros. Em 2021, a inocência de Jonathan foi comprovada, após 23 anos preso por um crime que não cometeu. Hoje, Maya e Jonatahn são casados - unidos, literalmente, pela luta. O Ubuntu Esporte Clube recebeu Ad Júnior, influenciador e especialista em Marketing Digital, para abordar o assunto.

In this conversation first recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 19, Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons discuss their new book, “Love & Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts,” their journey to get him released from prison after a wrongful conviction and their view on reforms to the criminal justice system.

A journey for justice turned into a love story when WNBA superstar Maya Moore met Jonathan Irons. He'd been arrested, tried and wrongly convicted for a crime that he did not commit. She met him via her uncle's prison ministry. Over time they became friends. In 2019 she exited her WNBA career to commit herself full-time to winning her love's freedom. A judge overturned his conviction in March 2020. That summer he finally walked out of prison a free man. He proposed. They became engaged, married and now are parents of son. They share their inspiration story in Love and Justice, a Story of Triumph on two Different Courts. Then we talk with Dexton Deboree, CEO of the award-winning production company Falkon about Atlanta's creative economy. Deboree's company produced "The Game Plan with Shaquille O'Neal" in Atlanta. He talks about how to break into the Atlanta production industry.

Maya Moore stepped away from her stellar basketball career to help free Jonathan Irons, a man who was incarcerated for over two decades on a wrongful conviction.With the help of Moore and her family, Irons was exonerated and released from prison in 2020.Over the course of working on his case, Moore and Irons developed a friendship that turned into love and the pair got married shortly after Irons was freed from prison.This month, Moore officially retired from basketball to focus on her new family with Irons.We speak with Moore and Irons about their journey together. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Jonathan was only 16 when he was arrested for a crime he did not commit. Maya Moore's family met Jonathan through a prison ministry program in 1999 and over time developed a close bond with him. Maya met Jonathan in 2007, shortly before her freshman year at the University of Connecticut, where she became one of the most heralded women's basketball players in collegiate history. She visited him often throughout the years, as well as sending him letters and books as he fought for his freedom; ultimately, she became a strong voice for prosecutorial changes. She stunned the sports world when she announced in February 2019 that she would step away from her career in women's basketball, in part so she could help Jonathan in what they hoped would be his final appeal. In March 2020, his conviction was overturned by a state judge in Jefferson City, MO. In this inspiring memoir, the couple explores their unwavering faith, their deep connection and how Maya stepped away from basketball to pursue justice both to prove Jonathan's innocence and inspire activism in others.

A story of triumph on two different courts...

 “I'm more and more realizing what my heart is beating for.” Maya Moore Irons put the game she loves aside to pursue the cause of a man unjustly imprisoned, becoming an advocate for change. Bob sits down with the recently retired Moore Irons to discuss Love and Justice, the book written by Maya and her husband and how she went from basketball icon to one of the faces of justice system reform. Bob and Maya go deep into what drove her to fight for Jonathan Irons' cause and when she knew she fell in love with him. They trace her leadership journey all the way back to high school basketball, examine the impact her mom had on her life, and dive into her devotion to her son Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Jeremy Irons' release from 23 years in prison, and Maya Moore's retirement from the WNBA, the couple look towards their future together.

 “I'm more and more realizing what my heart is beating for.” Maya Moore Irons put the game she loves aside to pursue the cause of a man unjustly imprisoned, becoming an advocate for change. Bob sits down with the recently retired Moore Irons to discuss Love and Justice, the book written by Maya and her husband and how she went from basketball icon to one of the faces of justice system reform. Bob and Maya go deep into what drove her to fight for Jonathan Irons' cause and when she knew she fell in love with him. They trace her leadership journey all the way back to high school basketball, examine the impact her mom had on her life, and dive into her devotion to her son Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4x WNBA Champion Maya Moore & her husband Jonathan Irons join the show to talk about their amazing story. Also, Former NFL TE Clay Harbor joins to discuss why the Jaguars have a chance. Plus, which animal left in the playoffs would win in a fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4x WNBA Champion Maya Moore & her husband Jonathan Irons join the show to talk about their amazing story. Also, Former NFL TE Clay Harbor joins to discuss why the Jaguars have a chance. Plus, which animal left in the playoffs would win in a fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4x WNBA Champion Maya Moore & her husband Jonathan Irons join the show to talk about their amazing story. Also, Former NFL TE Clay Harbor joins to discuss why the Jaguars have a chance. Plus, which animal left in the playoffs would win in a fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4x WNBA Champion Maya Moore & her husband Jonathan Irons join the show to talk about their amazing story. Also, Former NFL TE Clay Harbor joins to discuss why the Jaguars have a chance. Plus, which animal left in the playoffs would win in a fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4x WNBA Champion Maya Moore & her husband Jonathan Irons join the show to talk about their amazing story. Also, Former NFL TE Clay Harbor joins to discuss why the Jaguars have a chance. Plus, which animal left in the playoffs would win in a fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn what it's like to ride bulls for a living, as Dakota Louis stops by ahead of the PBR event in Duluth. A Duluth High School student is facing criminal charges after they used a knife to cut a classmate during a fight shortly before classes began last Thursday, according to the school's principal. Duluth Principal Eric Davidson told parents in a letter on social media that the students got into a fight outside the cafeteria shortly before first period. One of the students pulled out a knife during the fight and inflicted what Davidson called a "superficial wound" on the other student. Duluth's school resource officers and several administrators were nearby when the incident occurred and quickly worked to the break the fight up, according to the principal. Both students are expected to face disciplinary consequences for fighting, but the student who was carrying the knife is also expected to face criminal charges since they were carrying a weapon on campus. In a follow up message to parents, Davidson said, all students involved in the incident, even those students who were only marginally involved, were suspended. The fight is the latest incident involving a weapon at a Gwinnett County school year, however. In October, a Grayson High School student was cut with a box cutter during a fight in a school bathroom, days after a Norcross High School student died after he was shot near campus during school hours. Around the same time, a Shiloh High School was arrested after he fire a gun on campus shortly after classes dismissed for the day. Critics of a new discipline policy that was put in place for Gwinnett County Public Schools last summer have pointed to the incidents, as well as others including increased numbers of fights, saying they are evidence that the district's new discipline approach is not working. In November, Gwinnett County Public Schools officials said the number of incidents involving guns between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31 had more than doubled compared to the same time period during the 2021 2022 school year, going from two incidents to five incidents. The number of incidents involving a blade or a razor had also increased, going from seven between August and October 2021 to 11 incidents between August and October of 2022. Collins Hill legend Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America." Moore hasn't played in the WNBA since 2018, when she announced plans to commit time to criminal justice reform. Moore entered the WNBA in 2011 as the No. 1 pick of the Minnesota Lynx on the heels of leading UConn to the national title. She captured the Rookie of the Year award and the first of four WNBA titles (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017). Minnesota appeared in the playoffs eight consecutive seasons with Moore on the roster. An All-WNBA pick five consecutive seasons, Moore was league MVP in 2014 and a six-time All-Star with three All-Star MVP awards. At the high school level, Moore led Collins Hill to state championships her final three seasons and a national championship as a senior. As part of her commitment to criminal justice reform, Moore lobbied for the release of Jonathan Irons from the Jefferson City correctional center in Missouri. After 23 1/2 years behind bars, Irons was vindicated of a conviction for murder and burglary that happened when he was 16 years old. A judge set Irons free, citing a fingerprint report that would've proved Irons' innocence but was not turned over to his defense team. Moore and Irons are now married with a child, and have co-authored a book "Love and Justice." When Gwinnettians lined up to either participate in, or watch, the county's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Lawrenceville on Monday, it was the first time they've been able to do so since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade, which is staged by the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, had the theme of “Why We Can't Wait.” The parade was not held in 2021 because of the pandemic. Meanwhile, last year's parade was cancelled partially because of a surge in COVID cases, but also because King's family had asked communities to use the day to focus on getting voting rights legislation passed by Congress instead of holding parades. The parade and celebration were not be the only way Gwinnettians honored King's legacy on Monday, however. Multiple local groups held service projects, such as Volunteer Gwinnett and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Kahmare Holmes had 19 points and five rebounds Monday in the Archer boys basketball team's 50-48 win over Buckhorn Alabama in the MLK National Showcase. The Tigers, seventh in Class 7A, also got contributions from Darrian Joseph (five points, three rebounds, two assists), Elijah Davis (five points), Bryce Kennedy (three points, two rebounds), Dominick Wright (three points, six rebounds, three steals) and Courtland Walker (six points, three rebounds, three assists). Class 7A Number 1 Norcross held Thompson Alabama to 17 second-half points in a 66-51 victory Monday in the MLK National Showcase. Lamariyon Jordan scored 23 for the Blue Devils, and Samarion Bond scored 16. And Greater Atlanta Christian fell 65-49 to Drew Charter, Number 8 in Double A, in Monday's Dream Challenge. Jonathan Waters led the Spartans with 15 points and six rebounds, while Kaosi Chijioke added nine points, six rebounds and two assists. GAC's other contributors included Nick Teague (five points, nine rebounds), Amare Williams (seven points, five assists, three rebounds) and Noah Harry (seven points, four rebounds). A man was shot by a Snellville police officer early Monday morning at a local gas station after police said the department "received multiple calls of a man brandishing a firearm." Police said an officer located the suspected vehicle shortly after 4 a.m. at the Speedway gas station located at Stone Mountain Highway and Highpoint Road. Snellville police said said the suspect was taken to a local hospital and was being treated. His condition was not immediately known. The department also said the officer "sustained a minor injury during the event" and was also treated at a hospital. According to police, a gun was located at the scene. Snellville police said the GBI has been called to investigate the incident, which is standard procedure in police involved shootings. 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Minnesota Lynx star and Olympic champion Maya Moore Irons announced she is officially retiring. She is also out with a new book about her efforts to overturn the wrongful conviction of her now husband, Jonathan Irons. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Moore about the story and her legacy as she moves on from a career in basketball.

Join Ellen & science communicator, birder and professional nerd Ralph Crewe for a review of a little bird with the loftiest ambitions: chimney swifts. We talk about competitive birding, planetariums, and what it's like to eat, sleep, and bathe entirely midair.Links:Check out Ralph's YouTube channel, Isn't That Something, and his work on Practical Engineering. Local to Pittsburgh? Check out Nerd Nite! Follow Ralph on Twitter and Facebook.Cover photo: Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist 

Join Ellen & science communicator, birder and professional nerd Ralph Crewe for a review of a little bird with the loftiest ambitions: chimney swifts. We talk about competitive birding, planetariums, and what it's like to eat, sleep, and bathe entirely midair.Links:Check out Ralph's YouTube channel, Isn't That Something, and his work on Practical Engineering. Local to Pittsburgh? Check out Nerd Nite! Follow Ralph on Twitter and Facebook.Cover photo: Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist 

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Self taught and self-made, Rudy Valdez is a shooting star in the world of documentary filmmaking. After his sister was incarcerated for 15 years and separated from her 3 children for a first time, non-violent offense, Rudy Valdez picked up a camera & went on a 10 year journey documenting his family's fight for her clemency and return  back to her family. The culmination ended up being “The Sentence” a documentary which won the Audience Choice award at Sundance and was picked up by HBO. This experience has led Rudy on a wildly successful career and recently ESPN tabbed him to tell the extraordinary story of WNBA superstar Maya Moore who left the game in the prime of her career to rescue the love of her life who spent 23 years in jail on a wrongful conviction, for the film Breakaway …Rudy sat in the back of his high school drama class attempting to skate his way towards graduation.  Little did he know his teachers simple push would lead to his first steps in the entertainment world.  From that moment Rudy followed his heart and not his head and that became became the secret sauce to his filmmaking style.   In this episode of Beyond the Lens presented by Diesel Films, Rudy Valdez opens all the way and details turning points in his life as well as significant moments in his films.  For fans of the docuseries We are the Brooklyn Saints on Netflix, you will want to listen all the way until the end because Rudy gives us the goods.   Enjoy the pod

SVP chats with Maya Moore about stepping away from the game of basketball to fight for Jonathan Irons, who was wrongly convicted. While fighting for Irons' freedom, the two fell in love and after he was freed, they got married.

Video game betrayals everyone saw coming... Jess McDonell presents 10 Video Game Characters You Knew Were Evil From The Start...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@JessMcDonell@WCultureGamingCheck out our YouTube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode No.58 of The unTITLED Podcast, Shannon and Stacey run through "ODDS & ENDS" with topics surrounding the Tokyo Olympics,  a mid-week WNBA all-star game and Casey Stoney's hire as the San Diego NWSL expansion team head coach (1:20); In "FAIR" they share their thoughts on Cathy Engelbert's latest comments around league expansion, Candace Parker on the cover of NBA2K and the release of Naomi Osaka's Barbie (19:54); In "FOUL" they talk about the Norwegian Women's handball team being threatened with fines if they wear shorts instead of bikinis during competition (27:05); They close out the episode with a discussion about ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary about the story of Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons, "Breakaway" (31:20); And of course, the 58th edition of "Player Voicemail" (48:39).Listen/Subscribe/Rate/Review : Apple + SpotifyFollow/Engage : Instagram @untitled.offic + Twitter @untitledofficSupport The Girls

Welcome back to Purpose Pivots Podcast! Today, I share the story of Maya Moore, who is considered by many as the greatest female basketball player of all time. She left basketball at the peak of her career to help a wrongly convicted man named Jonathan Irons in seeking justice. What Maya went through was an “ultimate purpose pivot” and an epitome of God directing us to the places where we should be, no matter how many pivots and detours it takes. Tune in now and learn from this Purpose Pivot moment! [00:01 - 02:16] Opening Segment Here's why I love this podcast I introduce the topic for this episode [02:17 - 10:24] The Search for Justice I talk about Maya Moore, a decorated WNBA star Maya Moore's “ultimate purpose pivot” and how it resonated with me Why she left basketball at the peak of her career What is a “God dream?” Winning with justice Read Micah 6:8 Humility, Identity, and Justice [10:25 - 11:36] Closing Segment Connect with me! Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Maya [Moore] not only pivoted into purpose by leaving an amazingly decorated basketball career to seek justice for Jonathan [Irons], but she also started an amazing organization to build awareness and a movement for change.” - Yewande O'Neal “Purpose pivots [are] in everyday life. Every day, we choose decisions, detours, moments that pivot us into exactly where we should be.” - Yewande O'Neal Resource mentioned Purpose Pivots Episode 11: Do It Afraid WNBA ESPN 30-for-30 Documentary: Breakaway Win With Justice . SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW to this podcast to hear more success stories of leaders who have gone further than they can ever see! Visit Kairos Leaders online and on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about our work with leaders all over the world. If you're interested in being a part of the show, fill up our guest application form at www.kairosleaders.org/podcast. Email yewande@kairosleaders.org to reach out to me or connect with me on Facebook and LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purposepivots/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purposepivots/support

This week, ESPN's Katie Barnes joins the show to talk about their three UConn-centric pieces — Can this one super-prospect revive the greatest dynasty in sports? on Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd is unbreakable detailing Fudd's recovery from a torn ACL and MCL along with Inside WNBA legend Maya Moore's extraordinary quest for justice. Barnes talked about how they went about writing each story and also shared some nuggets from each such as what Fudd is like away from the cameras, the toll that the Jonathan Irons' case took on Moore and her family and how their story on Bueckers helped set the scene for her unprecedented freshman season. After that, Barnes also shared their thoughts on this year's UConn team, if Bueckers can revive the greatest dynasty in sports and also debated the best teams and players in the Huskies' history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday, July 14, 2021: Today on the 4&3 Podcast, Faithwire's Dan Andros breaks down today's top stories along with Tré Goins-Phillips.*Christian Basketball star Maya Moore quit the sport and focused on saving a wrongly imprisoned man and pointed to God the entire wayhttps://www.faithwire.com/2021/07/14/god-is-a-chain-breaker-maya-moore-jonathan-irons-faith-in-christ-on-display-in-powerful-espn-30-for-30/*Alec Baldwin's wife identifies as "ethnically fluid" in latest bizarre sexual identity creationhttps://www.faithwire.com/2021/07/14/hilaria-baldwin-says-she-identifies-as-ethnically-fluid/*Chicago's hidden war and how Christians are trying to reach gang members to stop ithttps://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2021/july/a-battle-for-peoples-souls-two-pastors-fight-chicagos-deadly-gun-violence-with-power-of-prayer-and-the-gospel*Cuban-American UFC fighter shreds communism amid freedom protestshttps://www.faithwire.com/2021/07/13/cuban-american-ufc-fighter-shreds-communism-amid-freedom-protests/

Maya Moore was on top of the game in the WNBA when she shocked the sporting world with her announcement that she'd stop playing in order to pursue "ministry" related goals, primarly to place her full energy behind saving a young man behind bars her family believed to be innocent. The video of their eventual legal victory went viral, and an innocent man was set free. ESPN's documentary prominently displayed the Christian faith of Moore and her family as they fought for Jonathan Irons. Dan Andros and Tré Goins-Phillips have the details on this remarkable story and more on today's podcast.

The ESPYs are like the Golden Globes – you get the best of both worlds. It's the one night of the year where athletes and celebrities gather to celebrate the achievements in the world of sports while giving us the summer red carpet we've all been missing. 1. Typically, the awards show takes place on a Wednesday in July after the MLB (Major League Baseball) All-Star Game, referred to as “Black Wednesday,” the one day a year where there are no live sports. This year, with leagues playing COVID adjusted schedules, there is no dark day to hold the event. So that means there will likely be no Olympians, MLB (Major League Baseball) or WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) players or members of the Phoenix Suns or Milwaukee Bucks who are playing in the NBA (National Basketball Association) Finals in attendance. There's a chance the Stanley Cup Finals (NHL - National Hockey League) will be over by then, but it's not a sure bet.  2. Just because there will be no Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird sighting on the red carpet, it doesn't mean you'll be disappointed. The fashion game will undoubtedly be impressive when Lindsey Vonn, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, Russell Wilson and Ciara and LeBron James (likely promoting Space Jam 2) step into the spotlight.    3. Unlike the Oscars, where you've never heard of most of the movies, the fans get a say who receives some of the awards like the best athlete in women's sports, best game and best team.    4. ESPN can put together a video package that'll pull at your heartstrings while leaving you inspired, and the awards at the ESPYs are no different. Here's a quick summary of each of the major awards: Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN triathlon, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic medalist Maya Moore will receive the Arthur Ashe Award Courage Award. She is being recognized for her work to free Jonathan Irons, who she felt was wrongly convicted of a crime. She stepped away from her career to work to free him. (Ultimately, he was released). Manchester United (European soccer) star Marcus Rashford rallied Parliament during COVID to support children who received free lunch pre-pandemic, securing a $556 million grant to provide meals into 2021. For his work that impacted 1.7 million children, he will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. 5. Actor Anthony Mackie, known for his many movie roles but especially in the Marvel series, will add ESPY host to his lengthy resume. Mackie is expected to poke fun at some of the best athletes on the planet in his opening monologue, which could be scarier than any script he's encountered. Unlike most red carpet events, this one will take place at The Rooftop at Pier 17 at the Seaport in New York City.  Links: Website: www.lastnightsgame.com Shop at: www.lastnightsgame.com promo code SPORTSCURIOUS 7 must-read books for the summer: lastnightsgame.com/-summer-book-list-2021

today we talk about two Minnesota specific stories: Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx, who took a year off during the height of her career to help with prison reform, and eventually helped free Jonathan Irons, who'd been put for 50 years at the age 16 for a crime he didn't commit. Malik Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who was arrested at his own home after his address was accidentally put on a home walk list and he went on to his lawn with a gun to see why people kept coming into his driveway

Mitsu and his guests Ryan, Monte J, and Marisol discuss 4-time WNBA champion Maya Moore and her advocacy work surrounding the Jonathan Irons case. The podcast breaks down Jonathan Irons' backstory, the sentencing and conviction, and Moore's decision to sit out for two entire seasons to work on the case. They also provide their opinions on how teams and athletes can do more when it comes to assisting with prison reform and overturning wrongful convictions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitsu-klines/support

We're back with the Andrew Bynum episode. On this episode we have a special guest. We interview Tehron the owner of B.R.O. Inc. A non-profit with chapters in Atlanta, GA and Youngstown, OH. (5:06). We give Honesty Awards to Otis Reese, Officer Justin Fetters, N.O.R.E. from Drink Champs and President Donald Trump (18:51). We discuss Breonna Taylor and the verdict on the case (39:58). Rate the Bars with Malc and New Music (55:15). Random Thoughts with Malc (1:11:40). Random Thoughts with Yanno (1:14:29). Tory Lanez situation (1:23:28). Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons recent marriage (1:25:28). What's Next with Denis (1:37:00)?

Ty Lawson and his recent comments on Chinese women and being instantly banned from CBA. Charlemagne gets his own podcast network and puts on many black content creators, as well as his back and forth with Joe Budden on ownership. Breonna Taylor’s family gets a monetary settlement and the aftermath of the Grand Jury decision. COVID vaccine and how COVID is impacting communities, lives, and what will be our “new normal.” The Great Reparations Debate: Good Idea? Feasible? Consequences/Aftermath? Bring light to Maya Moore’s love story.  The freeing of Jonathan Irons was the motivation behind her career change stepping away from the WNBA in her prime Mayor Gillum admitting to being bi-sexual amid the scandal of him and his overdosed gay lover/escort getting exposed in a hotel room.  The wife said she didn’t mind gay lovers.  Tie into black women and hypergamous like based relationships. Is there a safe space where black men can be bi-sexual? Is there a double standard with men/women on this subject?

Ty Lawson and his recent comments on Chinese women and being instantly banned from CBA.Charlemagne gets his own podcast network and puts on many black content creators, as well as his back and forth with Joe Budden on ownership.Breonna Taylor’s family gets a monetary settlement and the aftermath of the Grand Jury decision.COVID vaccine and how COVID is impacting communities, lives, and what will be our “new normal.”The Great Reparations Debate: Good Idea? Feasible? Consequences/Aftermath?Bring light to Maya Moore’s love story. The freeing of Jonathan Irons was the motivation behind her career change stepping away from the WNBA in her primeMayor Gillum admitting to being bi-sexual amid the scandal of him and his overdosed gay lover/escort getting exposed in a hotel room. The wife said she didn’t mind gay lovers. Tie into black women and hypergamous like based relationships. Is there a safe space where black men can be bi-sexual? Is there a double standard with men/women on this subject?

Ty Lawson and his recent comments on Chinese women and being instantly banned from CBA. Charlemagne gets his own podcast network and puts on many black content creators, as well as his back and forth with Joe Budden on ownership. Breonna Taylor’s family gets a monetary settlement and the aftermath of the Grand Jury decision. COVID vaccine and how COVID is impacting communities, lives, and what will be our “new normal.” The Great Reparations Debate: Good Idea? Feasible? Consequences/Aftermath? Bring light to Maya Moore’s love story.  The freeing of Jonathan Irons was the motivation behind her career change stepping away from the WNBA in her prime Mayor Gillum admitting to being bi-sexual amid the scandal of him and his overdosed gay lover/escort getting exposed in a hotel room.  The wife said she didn’t mind gay lovers.  Tie into black women and hypergamous like based relationships. Is there a safe space where black men can be bi-sexual? Is there a double standard with men/women on this subject?

Episode 4 brings us not one but two special guests: My sister Brittany and her Husband Curtis. He's white. That's it. that's his bio. As such we got DEEP in our hot take bag to bring you over 2.5 hours of content, discussing the following: How bout dem Cowboys 2:34; The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg 4:45; AG Barr's hot take on Slavery and wearing mask 24:05; Naomi Osaka/ BLM/Haitian heritage/Tiger Woods 1:05:12; Breonna Taylor 1:21:10; Sheriff vs Lebron and Vanessa Bryant 1:40:48; Andrew Gillum's return 1:56:46; Murder mosquitoes 2:05:33; Maya Moore marries Jonathan Irons 2:09:20; Trump's "Fauxbama", per Michael Cohen 2:13: 30; Dr. Dre's Wife's additional audacity 2:18:32; Balloon Knots 2:23:38 FMOT: @DapenizMightier; IG: @Control_Your_Eppsperience; Email - AskAEpps@gmail.com

Big Bammy Slammy! Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings, Uhh...Basketball?, Dishes and Dimes) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. She shares her love of Amir Johnson, her role in naming the Raptors, and Toronto's wild streets after the championship. The gang chats PJ Tucker's lips, Big Face Coffee, the Clippers' devastating loss, Tyler Herro's capitalist tattoos, Giannis's 2nd MVP, how LeBron's fine, Maya Moore, and the child coach, Baby Brad Stevens. Will the gang hear a behind the scenes story about Serge Ibaka's scarf? Check out this episode for the answer!

Fall is upon us and Episode 39 is here. The good brothers recap the #QuestionOfTheDay and Bruce introduced Mike to his new nickname "Pumpkin Papi" and informed Mike of a new beer that tastes like Pumpkin Pie. Mike embraces the nickname but not the Pumpkin Pie, deferring to Sweet Potato pie over pumpkin, which the brothers agreed with. They discuss the recent news of the latest company, IBM, donating $100 Million dollars to HBCUs and share their thoughts. They then discuss the recent movements in cities where major venues are now being used as polling centers. The topic prompts Ty to ask the question, with all the technology and security we have in place, why can we not just vote from our mobile phone? Next they take a moment to pay respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg after the news of her passing and how the memes came flowing out which sparked the conversation of people sharing everything on social media today. Continuing that conversation, they touch on the recent story of Lebron's son, Bronny James, getting caught smoking weed on Instagram Live recently and how sometimes going viral is not the best way to garner more attention. The end with giving love and congratulations to Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons on their recent marriage and the brothers and sisters projecting their envy towards their union on social media. Enjoy and please as always keep the conversation going. Listening Is Learning, Peace!

Meg and Molly discuss screaming and rat tails. In the news: WNBA star Maya Moore marries the wrongfully convicted Jonathan Irons, Emophilia and people with Dark Triad, words from a Love Has Won survivor, and relationship advice from Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Find out why sometimes we can suddenly be repulsed by the person we are seeing for seemingly no good reason. But hey, one man's ick can be another man's treasure!

This week we speak to one of the leading critics of revenue-producing college sports, journalist Patrick Hruby. Hruby goes into detail about the Big Ten’s decision to proceed with the college football season after deciding not to. We also have Choice Words about the incredible marriage of WNBA legend Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons. In addition, we have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards to the Seattle Seahawks/Atlantic Falcons for their symbolic statement during kickoff and the video producers at NFL Films. All this and more on this week’s show! Patrick Hruby Twitter: @patrick_hruby (https://twitter.com/patrick_hruby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Zirin Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story (https://www.thenation.com/article/society/maya-moore-wnba-marriage/) Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: http://thenation.com/podcastsubscribe. http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)

Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx retired from her Hall of Fame WNBA career to help free Jonathan Irons (who was wrongfully convicted) from prison. On Wednesday, she married him! Lea B. Olsen, the Lynx TV analyst shares her thoughts on this incredible story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to my podcast everyone! This week was a random one and mad news was out there. Here are the topics for Episode 5: 1) Sports Talk: NBA, WNBA, MLB, sprinkle of NFL, Naomi Osaka, and supporting Maria Taylor. 2) Assortment of topics: The Social Dilemma Film, Maya Moore marrying Jonathan Irons, and Cardi B filing for divorce. 3) Sounding off on job applications in the sports industry with Bryan Fonseca. Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @CurlsandSports

On this episode Stacy and Bundy begin with "In the News" discussing President's Trumps decision to downplay the Coronavirus Pandemic and the uncovering of the facts, The city of Louisville and the settlement between Breonna Taylor's family and finally WNBA star Maya Moore's marriage to Jonathan Irons, the man she advocated to be freed because of a wrongful conviction. They move on to "Meet us on Social Media" and the "Music Moment" of the week featuring a quick excerpt from an interview with SakGod Esco and Shari's picks. Then we close it out with “Salute the Real” (Supporting Black Businesses) and Bundy’s pick was Walking Canvas Brand (@wlkngcnvs @Ayo_Merch on IG) Ms. Stacy’s pick nail technician (@_reniarenia) “4 Useless Facts".

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by 2x WNBA Champion, Renee Montgomery. The former UCONN National Champion talks about how nervous she was opting out the 2020 season to focus on social justice reform. As one of the three WNBA players on the infamous “Kyrie Call” in June, Renee explains how a discussion about creating social change among the best basketball players in the world, turned into a feeding frenzy for trolls on Twitter. After giving the NBA an A- for their efforts bringing awareness to social justice issues, Renee admits to being underwhelmed by demonstrations from NFL players during Week 1. Also, former NFL lineman, Jamie Dukes joins us to promote the newest podcast coming to Barstool Sports, “21st & Prime” featuring himself and his best friend since 1985, Deion Sanders. After previewing their PRIMEcast, starting Monday, September 21st, Jaime and Willie debate who is keeping Colin Kaepernick out of the league. Before the interviews, Willie, Brandon, and Jetski discuss Maria Taylor’s Monday Night Football outfit, LeBron increasing reward money for the individual who shot two police officers in Los Angeles, and Maya Moore marrying Jonathan Irons, the man she recently helped release from prison.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump's bizarre town hall and interview, Cardi B and Offset filing for divorce, Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons getting married, Breonna Taylor's family getting $12 million, and the new Netflix documentary ‘My Octopus Teacher.'

On this episode of Chasing Perfection, we bring you the news of NCAA's announced season start date for college basketball as it happens. We discuss the details both released and reported, what a schedule might look like and why UConn needs non-conference play to happen. After that, we switch gears and put a bow on the WNBA regular season, where Megan gives her league-wide award picks while also deciding the recipients of the first-ever Chasing Perfection WNBA Awards. Then, we give Maya Moore an award as the only person having a good 2020 after she announced she married to Jonathan Irons on Wednesday. Finally, we wrap up with predictions for the WNBA playoffs and if we'd rather have Breanna Stewart or Diana Taurasi for do-or-die games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bigg gives his take on Maya Moore marrying Jonathan Irons after helping get his case overturned on a wrongful conviction. Plus he gives his perspective on the Clippers dreadful collapse at the hand of the Denver Nuggets.

Episode 6.0 starts with a discussion about Cardi B and Offset’s divorce. The No Bluff crew then discusses cheating, the dangers of jailhouse macking, new music, an eventful week in sports, and the importance of choosing happiness.Sit back, relax, and enjoy! No Bluff Podcast Topics: [02:50] - Cardi B and Offset divorce. What’s wrong with Offset cheating on a Black queen? How difficult is it for celebrities to stay faithful [11:30] - Should men get more chances to cheat than women? Would the fellas be understanding if their women cheated on them? [28:50] - Maya Moore married Jonathan Irons, a wrongfully convicted man, after retiring from the WNBA to work on freeing him. Was her cause noble, or was she motivated by love? Did she fall in love with that jailhouse philosophy? Can their relationship sustain outside of prison? [43:00] - The guys share their thoughts on NBA YoungBoy’s album. Does YoungBoy’s soaring popularity with the younger crowd make us feel old? [53:00] - The conversation then shifts to Conway the Machine and Blxst’s new projects and Troy’s disdain for artists who only talk about their “pain and sorrows.” [57:00] - A quick story about when one of us almost got beat up by a football player in college [1:01:45] - Sports talk--the Clippers collapse, the double-standard for LeBron, and the NFL is back. Are we comfortable watching the NFL? [1:28:30] - Troy revisited his opinion on SchoolboyQ after calling him trash last week [1:32:00] - The importance of choosing happiness in 2020. How have we managed ‘cabin fever’ during the pandemic?

The Lynx begin their playoff run tomorrow night against Phoenix and star Napheesa Collier joins Mike Max to preview and discuss the surprise news of Maya Moore announcing her marriage to Jonathan Irons. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

People frequently complain to me about their marriages. They tell me secrets they would NEVER tell anyone else. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. (If you’re unhappy in your marriage, and you reach out to me, that means we’re moving in the right direction.) Today I want to share with you an important pattern I’ve noticed during these with hundreds of frustrated, disconnected, and unhappy couples. They all want the same thing… Freedom. I know this, because the way they talk about their marriage often sounds like a prison. “I feel trapped…” “I feel stuck…” They feel like they’re at the mercy of a disengaged, or unpleasable partner… “He doesn’t ever help with anything. I feel like I’m his mother, or his maid.” “I can never do anything right. Even when I do my best to give her what she wants, she’s still unhappy.” My heart breaks when I hear the desperate stories of a lonely partner who just wants to be set free from their prison, and feel that deep connection they once felt. Inevitably the conversation takes a turn… typically with the same question. “What do I do?” The answer is ALWAYS the same: Freedom from pain, tyranny, and misery always comes with a heavy price. The price is personal responsibility. Wherever freedom exists, someone, somewhere has taken responsibility for a problem, an injustice, or the suffering of others. Harriet Tubman made 13 trips to the south through the Underground Railroad to free over 70 slaves. She made their freedom her responsibility. (a WNBA star) recently stepped away from her basketball career at the peak of her success to help exonerate Jonathan Irons – a man who’s been wrongfully imprisoned for the past 20 years. Maya stepped up and made herself responsible for righting a wrong that she did not commit. Healthcare workers all over the world are putting themselves at risk to take responsibility for the wellbeing of sick people everywhere. I witness that sacrifice every week as my 7-months-pregnant wife puts on her maternity scrubs, and spends 13 hours a day, 3-4 days per week on her feet, running from room to room, caring for patients. And I see the tears, anger, and anxiety she experiences when she comes home exhausted and angry at people on social media who refuse to protect themselves and those they love. She knows that their lack of responsibility will inevitably put more responsibility and pressure on her and her coworkers… who are already near a breaking point. Responsibility is hard. And ultimately, if you’re feeling trapped, stuck, or imprisoned in your marriage, you have two choices: Wait for someone else to take responsibility for changing your marriage Step up and take responsibility yourself What does that look like? Well, to start, you’ve gotta be REALLY honest with yourself. You need to carefully consider, and take responsibility for the choices you’ve made that created your current situation. That type of honesty is never easy. When you peel back the layers and stare the truth in the face, it can be incredibly painful. I’ve seen women who were absolutely furious at their childish and irresponsible husband. That fury transformed into tears when these women realized that they had contributed to their husband’s childlike behavior by treating him like a child… These amazing women didn’t know how to deal with the inherent anxiety and worry that comes up when you have to truly trust someone else to help you get things done. Trust can be scary! It was much easier to micromanage, nag, and complain about their husbands when things were done “wrong way” until, eventually, their husbands decided, “If every effort I make results in disappointment, why even try?” Ooof… that’s a heavy truth to face. I’ve seen husbands hang their heads in shame when they realized that they’d spent decades focused so much on work that they completely missed the opportunity to forge a relationship with their wife or kids. “We’ll go on a date next weekend,” and… “I’ll make it to the next game,” turned into the dread of realizing the people they love most in the world look at them like a stranger. Or husbands who realized that they have been objectifying their wives for years… Using them as a maid, a chef, and a sex doll without ever stopping to ask what their desires, interests, or dreams are. A piece of them dies inside when they realize how cruel and selfish they’ve been. Or maybe someone simply realizes that they should have said, “No! The way this relationship is headed is not ok with me,” a LONG time ago. The truth can be incredibly harsh. But this is the first step on the path back to connection, deep meaning, profound purpose, joy... and freedom. The next step? Make a different choice. Take responsibility for the words you use, and the tone you use to convey them. Take responsibility for asking for what you want, and holding firm to your righteous desires. Take responsibility for your past mistakes. Apologize for them. Ask what you can do to make them right. Take responsibility for breaking the negative cycles that you perpetuate – with your partner… or inside your own head. Take responsibility for your weaknesses, flaws, and insecurities. And seek help to improve them. The path to freedom is simple… but it is NOT easy. And it’s also why the divorce rate is so high... "Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility." - Sigmund Freud One last thing. I know taking responsibility is scary. But one of the most beautiful things about it is that when you choose to pick up a heavy burden and bear it willingly, it gives your life a deep sense of meaning. It transforms you. It chips away at your weaknesses. It makes you humble, and grateful, and compassionate. It makes you better. The work that comes with earning your freedom – whether in marriage, or any other aspect of life – is ultimately the thing that forges your true character. Don’t look at your impending freedom as a burden. Look at it as an opportunity. It will change your life.

In this episode, Johanna and Nathan are joined by Kurt Streeter to discuss the remarkable work of WNBA superstar Maya Moore to free the wrongfully imprisoned Jonathan Irons. Kurt Streeter is a sports journalist at the New York Times, where he primarily writes stories related to race, gender and social justice. Prior to coming to the NYT in 2017, he wrote for ESPN, the Baltimore Sun, and the Los Angeles Times. He is also a former athlete, and in his younger days played college tennis at California Berkeley and was world ranked by the ATP Tour for three years. The first half of the interview breaks down the Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons saga. Kurt succinctly explains details of the case and Maya Moore's involvement and grapples with questions related to racism, the carceral state, and the politics of racialized women athletes, as well as the challenges of reporting a story of this nature. In the second half of the episode, Kurt reflects further on his own experiences in the sport media complex, including his time at ESPN, as well as his long-time choice not to write on sport despite his own athletic history. Finally, at the end of the episode, Kurt, Johanna, and Nathan puzzle out the complex dynamics of non-revenue college sport and the way racism shapes higher education in the United States. You can find Kurt's recent story on the freeing of Jonathan Irons here. You can find his story on the activism of women athletes outside of the limelight here. You can find his lengthy feature on why Maya Moore left basketball here. You can find his massive feature on Jim Thorpe here. Check out some of Kurt's other work below: https://aidsoversixty.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/kurt-streeter-latimes-amid-ill-and-dying-inmates-a-search-for-redemption-care-atonement-first-of-two-parts/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2012-apr-23-la-me-riot-rodney-king-20120423-1-story.html https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-c1-cal-freshmen-20130816-dto-htmlstory.html https://niemanstoryboard.org/stories/the-girl-a-surprise-in-the-ring/   Click Here for transcription of this episode (credit to friend of the show @punkademic).    After listening to the episode, check out our recent piece "Canceling the College-Football Season Isn't Enough" published in The Chronicle of Higher Education  __________________________________________________________________________   As always, please like, share, and rate us on your favorite podcast app, and give follow us on Twitter or Instagram. @Derekcrim @JohannaMellis @Nkalamb @EndofSportPod www.TheEndofSport.com   **For a transcription of this episode please click here. Huge thanks to @Punkadmic for making this happen!**  

This week we follow up with Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's response to the August Alsina interview. Jada gives us the new word for situationships. ( 42 sec). This week's BLACKLIGHT feature is WNBA player Maya Moore, where we highlight the role she played in spear heading the release of Jonathan Irons, a Missouri man falsely incarcerated for 20 years. ( 20:20). Find out our top five female vocalist. ( 27:00). Does Atlanta have the best rappers of all time? ( 47:00 )

Hello again from the Sports Cypher. This week we discuss WNBA star Maya Moore's efforts to overturn the conviction of Jonathan Irons, Pat Mahomes new mega contract, The NFL team in Washington D.C. changing their name, and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our featured idealist is WNBA and MN Lynx star Maya Moore, who paused her red-hot career in part to work on criminal justice reform, which included working to free Jonathan Irons, who was wrongly-convicted of a crime at age 16. He’s now 40 and just released from prison thanks to Maya’s help. The Big Interview…

Episode 106 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features two guests. First up is James Andrew Miller, the best-selling author of books on CAA, ESPN and Saturday Night Live the host of the “Origins” podcast. His latest project is a deep dive into the Cameron Crowe classic coming-of-age-film, “Almost Famous.” He is followed by Kurt Streeter of the New York Times, who has done extensive reporting on Maya Moore, the WNBA star who left professional basketball to help free a man she believed was wrongly convicted.  In this podcast Miller discusses how the “Almost Famous” series came to be and why he wanted to do it; getting stars such as Kate Hudson, Jimmy Fallon and Zooey Deschanel to participate in the project; his approach to featuring Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away in 2014; Disney’s deal with Colin Kaepernick; how ESPN will handle the intersection of race and sports from now on; how ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro will handle the upcoming social and political terrain during the Presidential Election season; Mike Golic’s legacy at ESPN; the new ESPN Radio lineup; a Golic-Greenberg return and more. Streeter discusses how he came to Moore’s story on her work toward getting Jonathan Irons, serving 50 years, released from prison for a crime he did not commit. (In 1998, a jury found Irons guilty of burglary and assault with a deadly weapon. He was 16 when the crime occurred); how he earned Moore’s trust; how much gender plays in this not being a bigger story; what he expects from Moore heading forward and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and more.

In this week's edition of Full TimeOut, the guys discuss Makur Maker's commitment to Howard University. They also come back on the story of Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons following his release from prison. Finally, they give out their All NBA selections.

Listen as Fallon and DLab discuss social, political, and sports headlines that occurred the week of July 4, 2020. Discussion topics include: Maya Moore using her platform to assist Jonathan Irons's release from prison, Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots, the St. Louis couple pointing guns at protestors in a wealthy neighborhood, former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe's bond conditions, and Five Star athlete Makur Maker's verbal commitment to Howard University to play basketball.

En este episodio hablamos de que estrellas pensamos pueden ser cambiadas para la próxima temporada y porque. También discutimos que jugadores en la historia o la actualidad teníamos esperanzas con ellos y nunca dieron el grado. Hablamos de cuáles son nuestras expectativas con los Houston Rockets para estos playoffs y que deberían hacer si fracasan. Ante la noticia de que Victor Oladipo no participará del reinicio de la liga en Orlando, discutimos cuáles fueron sus razones y qué significa esto para los Pacers esta temporada. Por último y no menos importante, hablamos de Maya Moore y cómo sacrificó su carrera para luchar por la libertad de Jonathan Irons, quien había sido encarcelado injustamente y cumplía una sentencia de 50 años. Redes sociales: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @losnbafreaks MarcosTwitter: @MarcosJBrenes GerardTwitter: @GerardClemente JosueTwitter: @JRBrenes Pueden enviar preguntas, temas o comentarios para discutir en el programa a nuestro email:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

This week on the show, we speak to author and NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett about recent protests over the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Bennett connects the struggle of African Americans to the global movement for justice and gives us his take on news about a potential name change for the football team in Washington, DC.  We also have some ‘Choice Words’ about the sacrifice and legacy of basketball legend Maya Moore, who took two years of her own career off to successfully fight for the release of wrongfully accused prisoner Jonathan Irons. In addition, we have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to everyone that has fought long and hard to change the racist name of the Washington football team, and the team's owner Dan Snyder for his stubbornness on the topic over the years. We also got a brand new Kaepernick Watch. All that and more on this week’s Edge of Sports! Michael Bennett Twitter: @MosesBread72 (https://twitter.com/kevin_powell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1150-things-that-make-white-people-uncomfortable Zirin, Maya Moore for the Win https://www.thenation.com/article/society/maya-moore-jonathan-irons-free/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: http://thenation.com/podcastsubscribe.

In this edition of Giant Robot Radio, Big Daddy Suede discusses the possible love triangle between Will, Jada and August, Jonathan Irons gets released from prison after help from Maya Moore and more. Subscribe and rate Giant Robot Radio on Apple Podcasts by clicking here Subscribe and rate The GOB Radio Network on Apple Podcasts […]

Walker opens Episode 84 by sharing a little bit about his recent birthday celebration. Gatrey then tells about his non-Disney 4th of July trips. The conversation then transitions to the discussion of "Black Patriotism" in America. Why do some Black people find it hard to be patriotic? The fellas give their transparent opinions on this question. #DorT kicks off with the recent shooting at the Galleria in Hoover, Alabama which resulted in the unfortunate loss of life of 8 year old Royta Giles Jr. Other #DorT topics include: Jada Pinkett and August Alsina, Police Reform, the recent release of Jonathan Irons and much more! This episode closes in pure tipping point fashion with Shoutouts, Player of the Week and Walker's Word of the Week.

Sam and Greg talk about the NBA returning in the bubble and Maya Moore leaving the WNBA to help Jonathan Irons get out of prison. Dustin Long from NBC is on talk NASCAR and is in Indianapolis. HBCU Update with Jahi talking about 5-star recruit Makur Maker going to Howard instead of UCLA & Kentucky.

Cam Lands in NE, is he a solution or stopgap? MLB 2020: Will this be an asterisk year? Hoodwood Hot 5 MLB/NBA players opting out outlier or trend? Will the bubble work Timmy D not a first ballot hall of fame Phat dap follow up: Maya Moore’s fight for Jonathan Irons . Black National anthem for NFL Week 1? Not a fan  Phat Dap FCC banning a “fan” for  life for racist tweet Head Slap Player driving into Put In Bay gets cut  Final Word From The Wood Washington, is it time for the football team to change its name?

Attorney Lee Hutton talks to Eric Nelson about changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Maya Moore's successful efforts to free Jonathan Irons, and can players legally opt out of playing if they are fearful of covid-19

This is a two part episode about the Blackfeet Boxing gym in Montana and The activism of Maya Moore in helping with the release of Jonathan Irons.! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tyrone-livingston/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tyrone-livingston/support

This Star Wars clip was too easy.It feels weird to celebrate basketball’s imminent return. In some ways, it feels weirder than ever. All we have to do is look at the rising COVID-19 numbers in Florida and elsewhere around the country. And yet, we love this game and everything it entails. We want basketball back … but we wonder if we shouldn’t. (Speaking for myself: it’s a lot easier to write a pro basketball newsletter when I can write about new pro basketball).That’s why we brought SB Nation Engagement Editor and all-around joy Whitney Medworth on this week’s Limited Upside podcast. If Whitney is conflicted about wanting the NBA and WNBA to return, then we all should be, too. I’ve never met anyone who derives so much love from basketball, yet is still able to maintain the necessary perspective that this is just a game.We spent some time talking through our feelings, wondering if we deserve sports now, and imagining how we’ll react when the WNBA returns on July 24 and the NBA on July 30. (Note: this was recorded on Thursday, before the news that the NBA is closing on creating a second bubble for the eight remaining teams).We also give long overdue props to Maya Moore, the WNBA superstar who abruptly left the game two years ago to devote her time to overturning wrongful convictions in our judicial system. Earlier this week, Moore watched as Jonathan Irons, a man who spent 22 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, was finally released from prison. ESPN’s Katie Barnes has a must-read piece for anyone who wants to learn more about Moore’s extraordinary sacrifice. Get full access to Prada's Pictures at mikeprada.substack.com/subscribe

Email us with questions or topics @fypodcast1@gmail.com All relationship topics and dear FYP letters are read at the end of each show. Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier, went missing from the U.S. Fort Hood Army base in Texas where she was stationed. https://www.foxnews.com/us/vanessa-guillen-fort-hood-texas-army-official-update-family-congressional-investigation Singer August Alsina claims he had a love affair with Jada Pinkett Smith — after her husband, Will Smith, allegedly gave the relationship his blessing. https://pagesix.com/2020/06/30/august-alsina-talks-allegedly-will-smith-approved-jada-pinkett-smith-affair/ British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested Thursday on charges she helped lure at least three girls — one as young as 14 — to be sexually abused by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of victimizing dozens of girls and women over many years. https://apnews.com/89212f72a6ca436f038e88ffd0250a40 In 2019, Maya Moore did something unconceivable to most: she put her flourishing WNBA career on hold to help overturn Jonathan Irons's 50-year sentence for burglary and assault. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/wnba-star-maya-moore-championed-225259281.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fyp/message

Jonathan Irons is released from prison after WNBA Star Maya Moore was able to bring awareness and prison reform. We were able to have a few questions answered . Tune in.

Dan Le Batard and Stugotz talk to Mina Kimes. Plus, are the Rockets the least fun team to play for, Maya Moore helps Jonathan Irons get released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn’t commit and much more. 

Laurence Holmes opened his show by welcoming on Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the breaking news that Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana has undergone left thumb surgery after he suffered a laceration while washing dishes. Holmes then shared the great work that WNBA star Maya Moore has done to help free Jonathan Irons, a man who was wrongfully imprisoned in Missouri. Later, Holmes circled back to the Cubs conversation by discussing Quintana's injury again.

Gwynn & Chris kicked off the last show of the week with some feel good news. WNBA super star Maya Moore stepped away from the game to help a man named Jonathan Irons get out of prison after being wrongfully convicted. They also talked to AZ Central's Nick Piecoro about the Diamondbacks and how they look in a short season.

Katie Barnes from ESPN joins UNR to discuss the story she wrote about Maya Moore leaving the WNBA to fight the wrongful conviction of Jonathan Irons.

Maya Moore gave up her 2019 WNBA season during the prime of her career to come to the defense of Jonathan Irons who was serving a 50 year sentence for burglary and assault. The conviction was overturned after Irons had served 22 years. Dan Snyder you think its time to finally change the Redskins name?Congrats to Linda Cohn on 28 years with ESPN. Here's to the next 28!

June 29, 2020 / The Undisclosed team discusses how an undisclosed fingerprint report could result in Jonathan being released. Episode scoring music by Blue Dot Sessions. Start streaming HBO Max by downloading the app or visiting HBOMax.com today! #undisclosed #freejonathanirons Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/undisclosedpod

In his second hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune to discuss Lynx star Maya Moore's decision to step away from basketball and take a leading role in working to free the imprisoned Jonathan Irons, who she believes was wrongly convicted. Later, James Fegan of the Athletic joined the show to discuss what he expects to see from the White Sox in this shortened 60-game MLB season.

On the season 2 premiere of the Bill Bradley Collective, the hosts discuss modern basketball great Maya Moore and her dedicated work towards criminal justice reform. Moore's extensive basketball legacy and local collegiate ties to the panel are the backdrop to a conversation focused around her work specific to the case of wrongfully imprisoned Jonathan Irons, deep-rooted systemic problems within our justice system, and the present and future of athletes as activists. But first, the rants, as Zak takes former White House NSA John Bolton to task for his self-expedient memoirs of a flunky, Andrew examines how the PGA Tour's COVID-bubble burst inside of two weeks, and Ed lays out the unconscionable details of Ohio State football's “Buckeye Pledge.”

June 22, 2020 / The Undisclosed team explores the verbal confession Jonathan Irons allegedly gave to Detective Michael Hanlen, an officer with a checkered history. Episode scoring music by Blue Dot Sessions. This episode was sponsored by Aura Frames and Betterhelp. www.Betterhelp.com/INVESTIGATE Start streaming HBO Max by downloading the app or visiting HBOMax.com today! #undisclosed #freejonathanirons Support the show.

June 18, 2020 / Jonathan Irons's attorneys Kent Gipson and Taylor RIckard discuss the first 2 episodes of the series with Colin Miller and host Rebecca Lavoie. Episode scoring music by Animal Weapon and Blue Dot Sessions. This episode was sponsored by Betterhelp. www.Betterhelp.com/INVESTIGATE #undisclosed #udaddendum #freejonathanirons   Support the show.

June 15, 2020 / The Undisclosed team explores the suspicious circumstances surrounding the victim's eventual identification of Jonathan Irons. Episode scoring music by Blue Dot Sessions. This episode was sponsored by Betterhelp. www.Betterhelp.com/INVESTIGATE #undisclosed #freejonathanirons Support the show.

June 8, 2020 / The Undisclosed explores the alibi defense that jurors never heard after Jonathan Irons was accused of a burglary and shooting at age 16. Episode scoring music by Blue Dot Sessions and Chris Zabriskie. #undisclosed #freejonathanirons #justiceforjonathan   Support the show.