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[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com.]Yesterday, just before noon, The Washington Post, through CEO William Lewis, announced it would not endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, the first time the nation's third-largest daily newspaper by circulation hasn't done so in nearly four decades.The announcement was shocking for two immediate reasons.The most grave—and, frankly, terrifying—reason is that the United States is obviously at threat of sliding into a horrific dictatorship from which it's difficult to see how we'd ever recover. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have made it abundantly clear that they aspire to devolve our nation into the world's most powerful authoritarian regime. One need look no further than the chilling plans outlined in Project 2025.But there are many other warning signs, too. A small sampling:There's Trump openly praising Hitler's generals, according to his former chief-of-staff John Kelly (himself a retired four-star Marine Corps general), just the latest marker of fascist narcissism in Trump's very long and documented history of being obsessed with dictators.There's Trump repeatedly pledging to carry out the largest deportation of undocumented migrants in American history, a sweat-lipped plan made in blustering tones that somehow manages to exceed its inherent cruelty with an inexplicable failure to understand basic economics.(Not only is it logistically impossible to deport our nation's 11 million undocumented migrants, not only would it cost taxpayers an estimated quarter trillion to do so, but the American economy would completely collapse from the loss in labor force.)There's Trump's flagrant disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law: an indictment that resulted in a guilty verdict on 34 felony counts (his sentencing for that is on Nov. 26th), three other pending indictments on 52 more felony counts, two impeachments, being found liable for defamation of a woman he raped, etc.Oh, and, of course, there's Trump's frequent statements to serve past the constitutional limit of two terms as president (I'm sure he's just kidding), and the extremist conservative majority of the Supreme Court ruling last year that Trump is essentially a king beyond accountability for official acts in office.That's all an abbreviated version of why Donald Trump is obviously unfit.The second reason is The Washington Post's abdication of journalistic integrity under the ownership of Jeff Bezos, a development that is especially chilling for a publication that has long prided itself on being the vanguard for American democracy and free speech.The storied newspaper has won 76 Pulitzer Prizes over its history—second only to The New York Times—one of which was for the investigative reporting by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein that eventually led to the resignation of Richard Nixon. Another was for the reporting on the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.The Washington Post has long been synonymous with the essential role of the free press in a healthy, functioning democracy in the same manner we associate Babe Ruth with baseball or July Fourth with fireworks or Dolly Parton with a clean soul.And so, it was with great confusion and incredulity that I read Mr. Lewis' painfully shameless attempt to justify the decision. He sure did try to put on a powdered wig and insist that the bowl of s**t he wanted to feed to the American public was actually chicken soup for the American soul.Most curiously, in writing about The Washington Post's history of largely declining to endorse presidential candidates prior to 1976, he stated that year's endorsement for then-Gov. Jimmy Carter was made “for understandable reasons at the time…”Did you catch that? He's obliquely referencing Watergate, the scandal that brought down Nixon with reporting by the paper — Nixon, who, by any measurable standard, comes across like Lincoln when compared to Trump.Mr. Lewis, for some odd reason, thought it persuasive to essentially say: “Look, we don't regret endorsing Carter because Nixon was terrible, but also: Trump is not nearly terrible enough to justify continuing this dangerous practice of presidential endorsements.”Furthermore, aside from the dollar store cheap imitation of logic, he failed to mention in his desperate, sorry excuse for rationalizing that The Washington Post, for the past several weeks, had been drafting an approved endorsement for Vice President Harris.He failed to mention that the endorsement was still on track a week ago, and there was no indication that it would be halted for any reason, let alone on the rather cringe-inducing reasoning he put forward in his announcement.He failed to mention that Trump met today with corporate leaders of aerospace company Blue Origin—also owned by Bezos—which is, at best, godawful timing or a pretty clear signal of Bezos' reasoning in killing the endorsement. Maybe both.Probably both.If none of this makes sense, you're far from alone. It completely failed to persuade the staff and alums of The Washington Post. Conservative columnist and editor-at-large Robert Kagan immediately resigned in protest. Sixteen other Washington Post columnists—Perry Bacon Jr., Matt Bai, Max Boot, E.J. Dionne Jr., Lee Hockstader, David Ignatius, Heather Long, Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank, Alexandra Petri, Catherine Rampell, Eugene Robinson, Jennifer Rubin, Karen Tumulty, and Erik Wemple—published this statement on the paper's website:The Washington Post's decision not to make an endorsement in the presidential campaign is a terrible mistake. It represents an abandonment of the fundamental editorial convictions of the newspaper that we love. This is a moment for the institution to be making clear its commitment to democratic values, the rule of law and international alliances, and the threat that Donald Trump poses to them — the precise points The Post made in endorsing Trump's opponents in 2016 and 2020. There is no contradiction between The Post's important role as an independent newspaper and its practice of making political endorsements, both as a matter of guidance to readers and as a statement of core beliefs. That has never been more true than in the current campaign. An independent newspaper might someday choose to back away from making presidential endorsements. But this isn't the right moment, when one candidate is advocating positions that directly threaten freedom of the press and the values of the Constitution.Mr. Woodward and Mr. Bernstein issued this statement:We respect the traditional independence of the editorial page, but this decision 12 days out from the 2024 presidential election ignores the Washington Post's own overwhelming reportorial evidence on the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy. Under Jeff Bezos's ownership, the Washington Post's news operation has used its abundant resources to rigorously investigate the danger and damage a second Trump presidency could cause to the future of American democracy and that makes this decision even more surprising and disappointing, especially this late in the electoral process.Retired WaPo executive editor Martin Baron, who led the paper from 2012 thru 2021, including the tumultuous years of Trump's presidency, responded with a scathing statement: “This is cowardice, with democracy as its casualty. Donald Trump will see this as invitation to further intimidate owner Jeff Bezos (and others). Disturbing spinelessness at an institution famed for courage.”The Washington Post Guild—the paper's employee union—had this to say:We are deeply concerned that The Washington Post—an American news institution in the nation's capital—would make the decision to no longer endorse presidential candidates, especially a mere 11 days ahead of an immensely consequential election. The role of an Editorial Board is to do just this: to share opinion on the news impacting our society and culture and endorse candidates to help guide readers.The message from our chief executive, Will Lewis—not from the Editorial Board itself—makes us concerned that management interfered with the work of our members in Editorial. According to our own reporters and Guild members, an endorsement for Harris was already drafted, and the decision to not publish was made by The Post's owner, Jeff Bezos. We are already seeing cancellations from once loyal readers. This decision undercuts the work of our members at a time when we should be building our readers' trust, not losing it.Washington Post editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes published this jarring work on the paper's website, titling it “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” referencing WaPo's official slogan that was introduced in 2017, just a month after Trump took office.As of 7:30pm yesterday, Semafor's Max Tani reported that at least 2,000 subscriptions to the paper had been canceled in the previous 24 hours, the overwhelming bulk of those likely being in the seven-and-a-half hours following the announcement from Mr. Lewis. Numerous public figures—including Stephen King, Mark Hamill, Jon Cryer, and former Congresswoman Marie Newman—publicly announced they were cancelling their own subscriptions.Last night, I made the same decision. I had heard rumblings early in the morning from friends in media that WaPo was about to announce a non-endorsement, credible enough that I mentioned it during a 10am meeting with colleagues and they were understandably shocked.I spent most of yesterday morning and afternoon, in the midst of a very busy schedule, privately agonizing over what I would do as a subscriber.Over the years, I've published a number of op-eds in The Washington Post, pieces of which I'm quite proud in a paper I've put on a pedestal since I was a kid, and I've worked with numerous editors and reporters at the outlet whom I admire for their professionalism and public service.It is not lost on me that cancelling a newspaper subscription will not hurt Jeff Bezos but will hurt those employed at the paper.And yet, as much as my heart breaks for the staff of The Washington Post, who haven't done anything to deserve this, I am still left with the simple truth that if Bezos is willing to kill an endorsement 11 days out, whether out of fear or ambition, what else is he willing to do with the paper?There are numerous journalists at the outlet doing critical work, but how we do know anymore when Jeff Bezos is putting his thumb on the scale, backed up by a complicit CEO who blatantly lies about the paper's direction?There have to be consequences for an action this brazen and irresponsible and dangerous for our democracy. Something's gotta give. I respect the decisions of other subscribers, but I simply cannot stomach giving another dime in reward to a publication with such great influence that can be used to do such great harm moving forward.It is my hope that there will be a time, after Vice President Harris is elected, after Trump is held accountable, after the craven capitalists of media have learned there's not much to be made in the long run from these corrupt and shameless tactics, that The Washington Post will be restored to its former glory.In the meantime, I will pay for my news elsewhere.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

Click here to get a 25% discount on the Dwell Bible App. During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're having the biblical equivalent of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest that takes place on Coney Island every July Fourth. Because while we won't be trying to gobble 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes like world champion Joey Chestnut did last summer, we are going to attempt to digest some of the major doctrinal themes found in the book of Romans in one single podcast! Speaking of Christian doctrine, Martin Luther - widely known as one of the key leaders of the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s – was a dutiful priest who almost drove himself crazy trying to live a life holy enough to please God. He spent hours in prayer every day, he fasted for so long and so often that it caused severe intestinal problems, and he even practiced self-harm, thinking that the discomfort and pain that resulted from intentionally wounding himself was a necessary penance for his sin. It wasn't until he taught on the book of Romans that the Holy Spirit opened his eyes to divine grace – to the unmerited favor of Jesus Christ – and that's what dramatically changed his personal life and gave rise to the Protestant church. Luther described Romans as, “The gate to paradise” because it's what led him from practicing rote religion to experiencing a real relationship with our Creator Redeemer. We hope today's conversation opens the gate for some of you to walk into a much closer relationship with Jesus, too. So please grab your favorite beverage a snack and a Bible – if you have one – and come prop your feet up on the porch with us.

Auto generated transcript of this episode:   Hello, and welcome to Unpacking with Sarah. I'm your host, Sarah Westbrook, a licensed professional counselor in multiple states, here to talk about what we're going to be doing with our new show. So grab a coffee and sit down with us. Our goal is to, excuse me, broadcast live every Thursday morning at nine o'clock central. And as you can see from behind me, we are broadcasting from my farm. This is my actual front yard of the farm, the Daisy Girl Wellness and Rehabilitation Farm, which we can talk about at another time. I also wanted to wish everybody a happy Fourth of July. So this is if you're watching this later, it is July Fourth of twenty twenty four. It is Independence Day here in the United States. That's my Independence Day. Cowgirl hat. I'm going to be out riding here after we're done recording. I am deeply, deeply grateful for the sacrifices of the men and women who made it so that we could live a very privileged life here in the United States. I have had the opportunity to travel to multiple areas across the world, and we truly are a blessed country. we truly do have many privileges that people in other parts of the world do not. So thank you to our men and women in arms, those and those who support those families, both from the distant past and today. Very, very, very grateful for your sacrifice. So what is unpacking with Sarah all about? So as I said before, professional counselor. And the things that I see for a lot of my clients is they'll come out, they're making great strides, they're making progress, but one hour dedicated a week to driving to counseling, sitting through counseling, driving back to work or home. So it ends up being a two hour ordeal both ways. And the cost, the going cost right now for if you're a cash pay client or counseling is anywhere from about a hundred to a hundred and eighty dollars an hour session. There are so many of us who just can't afford that. I mean, I'll be honest, me paying cash outright for counseling would make my access very limited and I'm crazy busy. So even the time commitment can be very, very difficult. I'm here to bridge that gap. I the other thing I notice in counseling is that oftentimes and other podcasts is we get a lot of theory. We get a lot of really great ideas, but we miss the application piece. We don't necessarily know automatically how to turn those ideas into action. into something that is usable, something that we can apply in our day-to-day lives. And so, again, we're here to bridge that gap. I want to, again, dedicate today's introduction to freedom, but I want to dedicate it to the freedom from maladaptive thought and behavioral patterns. We all have them. myself included. And I want us to be able to learn skills, understand the theory, and then apply them in such a way that we can release these patterns that are no longer serving us well. Those things that, you know, we have really great intentions. We've got, you know, they're genuine. We want self-improvement. And our outcomes just aren't meeting the goals or the hopes that we had desired. And so I'm here to help you do that and to give you this podcast, this, you know, weekly wisdom that will help you go from the, I understand all of this content I'm hearing and put it into practice in your daily lives. I have worksheets that are coming. We're going to have the how-tos. We're going to break it all down very simply, the same way I would for my clients in session. So you're going to be able to access a lot of these resources. at low or no cost to you. The things that I'm teaching you here for educational purposes, only if you are working with a personal care provider, I want you to be able to take the things that you learn here, the worksheets that you're gaining from here that we will make downloadable for you to your counseling sessions or to your group sessions or your life coaching or wherever it is to your personal care providers. and apply this or add it to what they are doing. If you find that it is meaningful to you, well, then let's use it. I am a buffet. You do not have to eat everything on the menu. Take what works for you, leave what doesn't. I am super excited to start this project. We will, and hopefully, fingers crossed, about eighteen months to two years, release the workbook that this podcast is helping us create. So you will be able to buy that anywhere books are sold. And that is the goal, that we start these podcasts, we get our audience's feedback, and then we put all of the skills that really resonate best with you, with the audience, into a book that you can share with your friends and family, things that you can do at home. So please join me on our mission to self-improvement through learning, growing and becoming who you really want to be, your true authentic self. Thanks so much for joining me today. Enjoy that morning coffee and fireworks later this evening. We'll see you next week. Bye-bye. 

Artem Chigvintsev, the 42-year-old professional dancer known for his role on Dancing With the Stars, was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Napa Valley, California.  Romy Lauer, the 20-year-old daughter of former "Today" host Matt Lauer, was involved in a car accident over the July Fourth weekend in the Hamptons, Page Six has learned. Prince William and Prince Harry had a subdued reunion as both brothers discreetly attended the funeral of their uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, in Snettisham, Norfolk. Instinct magazine's Corey Andrew joins Rob with all the dish! Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Hello Martinis and Your Money Listeners! We've got four months to go until the end of this podcast and I couldn't be more excited about all of the new episodes coming your way. It's July and because of the July Fourth holiday I always think about Financial Independence this month. For the past 15 years of my life, I have coached dozens of individuals to and through Financial Independence and the biggest factor I see between people who are close to achieving it or have already achieved it is a belief or manifestation in something big. And when I say something big, I want to clarify that “big” is a relative term and it's different for every single one of my clients, but if you are someone living in a scarcity mindset, you will have a difficult time getting to FI and you may be your biggest roadblock to getting there. This month, I am going to share with you three people's stories that will blow your minds. All of them started probably similar to wherever you are now and within 5-10 years they have achieved some massive goals and yes you heard me right 5-10 years. FI is not a goal to be achieved overnight, but it's a goal that with enough mindset and manifestation can be accomplished sooner than later. Doesn't it make sense to work really hard for 5-10 years to have the next 20+ of freedom for yourself? I think so. Joining me today is Malyia McNaughton founder of Made by Malyia. Malyia has been on the show twice before, so if you want more of her backstory, I recommend you listen to those previous episodes, but spoiler alert she has built a successful jewelry brand with no real experience and bootstrapped much of her journey. I have been a fan of Malyia's since I saw her progression hoops on display in Financial Gym's headquarters almost 5 years ago now. Malyia joins me to share her story of not only survival but how she's thriving despite all of the naysayers and challenges that have come her way.  For more information, visit the show notes: https://www.martinisandyourmoney.com/show-notes/episode540

Glenn Beck Special. Is America Doomed? How YOU Can Restore Hope & Save the Republic There's a powerful darkness that has stretched its arms all across America. But will that darkness end our nation, or will it instead cause Americans to reach deep down and discover the capabilities we all have to turn our country back to the ideals our Founding Fathers inspired? Four years ago, amid tyrannical COVID policies, Black Lives Matter riots burning down U.S. cities, and D.C. politicians hell-bent on dividing Americans, Glenn invited you to join him virtually for July Fourth at the Standing Rock Ranch in Idaho. But with the 2024 presidential race in turmoil, an aged and ailing President Joe Biden, and Donald Trump still facing persecution from the Left, today we need answers more than ever before. So join Glenn again this Independence Day as he takes you on a tour through his ranch while using the vast, isolated mountains to teach lessons from history that may give us the answers we need to restore this nation. From Benjamin Franklin's inspiring words at the Constitutional Convention to George Washington's position flag and the importance of the song "Amazing Grace," Glenn reminds us all just how sacred America's land truly is. He's joined by the Millennial Choirs & Orchestras and David Osmond, who perform beautiful, patriotic songs that help bring these stories from history to life. Like men, we're refusing to read directions. This time, the directions are the Constitution of the United States. So this Fourth of July, join Glenn to rediscover the steps you can take to restore hope and save the Republic.   Watch this video at-    https://youtu.be/e4R3vOwvIw8?si=xy53ksxB9aNg4URt Glenn Beck 1.31M subscribers 52,537 views Premiered Jul 4, 2024 #glennbeck #theblaze #blazetv ► Click HERE to subscribe to Glenn Beck on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UVLqhL ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV: get.blazetv.com/glenn ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV YouTube:    / @blazetv   ► Click HERE to sign up to Glenn's newsletter: https://www.glennbeck.com/st/Morning_... Connect with Glenn on Social Media:   / glennbeck     / glennbeck     / glennbeck   #glennbeck #glenntv #theblaze #blazemedia #blazetv #america #doomed #restore #hope #republic #july4th

It's July, and because of the July Fourth holiday, I always think about Financial Independence. For the past 15 years of my life, I have coached dozens of individuals to and through Financial Independence, and the biggest factor I see between people who are close to achieving it or have already achieved it is a belief or manifestation in something big. When I say something big, I want to clarify that “big” is a relative term. It's different for every single one of my clients, but if you are someone living in a scarcity mindset, you will have a difficult time getting to FI, and you may be your biggest roadblock to getting there.   This month, I am going to share three people's stories with you that will blow your minds. All of them started probably similar to wherever you are now, and within 5-10 years, they have achieved some massive goals, and yes, you heard me right, 5-10 years. FI is not a goal to be achieved overnight, but it's a goal that, with enough mindset and manifestation, can be accomplished sooner than later. Doesn't it make sense to work really hard for 5-10 years to have the next 20+ of freedom for yourself? I think so. Joining me today is long-time Financial Gym client Sam Mellone, founder of CoCo Marketing. Sam joins me to discuss her journey from making less than $40,000 a year to the 6-figure business she has built in less than 5 years. For more information, visit the show notes: https://www.martinisandyourmoney.com/show-notes/episode539

A strike by Minneapolis park workers continues. A week-long walkout was supposed to end Thursday, but workers say they have not been offered a fair contract and they will continue to stay off the job. And the Hennepin County Attorney's Office has charged some two dozen people with felony rioting for allegedly shooting fireworks at others — including police — on July Fourth.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org.Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Truckers from across the U.S. and Canada are gathering in Wisconsin as the Waupun Truck-N-Show is preparing for its 35th and final run. Also, what if you could charge an electric truck while you drive? Researchers at Purdue University are giving it a shot. And the July Fourth holiday made for a short week, which had an impact on the spot market. We'll find out just how much load posts dropped and what impact the holiday had on rates. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Long-running truck show takes its final bow 25:00 – Charging trucks in motion? Researchers say it could happen 40:09 – The holiday week was not kind to freight, rates

Join the Bash Brothers as they hang out with other TARP comrades with Dexter, Hammer, and Officer Messer!

Danny Trejo says race played a part in July Fourth parade brawl - Bitwise founders and prosecutors reach plea agreement in $115 million wire fraud case - Gavin Newsom drops Prop. 47 initiative days after announcing it. He's leaving to back Joe Biden - Michael Moore Calls State of Biden's Campaign the ‘Cruelest Form of Elder Abuse I've Ever Been Forced to Watch'    KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson   Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X   Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com   Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden spent the long July Fourth weekend trying to save his re-election bid after his disastrous debate performance more than a week ago. On the campaign trail and in his first post-debate interview with ABC, the president was adamant that he would not leave the race. But Biden's publicity blitz did little to assure panicked Democrats in Washington, with some top lawmakers in both the House and Senate privately voicing hopes that the president will drop out. Alex Thompson, national political reporter for Axios, gets us up to speed on what happened over the long holiday break.And in headlines: French voters successfully rallied to stop the formation of the country's first far-right government since World War II, Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall in southern Texas today, and four crew members inside NASA's first Mars simulation have emerged from their year-long isolation.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

We are back to recap all the action from July Fourth. We had food, fun, family, and fireworks. Biden had bumbles, mumbles, gaffes, and stumbles. We break it all down. Climate alarmists have been screeching for decades, but proof of man-made global warming continues to crumble. Rick plays pickleball with his wife, and things get competitive. And we want to remind you that with great freedom comes great responsibility, as we hear the news that a South Carolina man put a firework on his head and unfortunately passed away.Sponsor: MDHearing: Get the hearing you deserve with MDHearing. Go to https://ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code BUBBA to get their NEW $297 when you buy a pair offer. Plus, they are adding a FREE Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of the Rick & Bubba Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back to recap all the action from July Fourth. We had food, fun, family, and fireworks. Biden had bumbles, mumbles, gaffes, and stumbles. We break it all down. Climate alarmists have been screeching for decades, but proof of man-made global warming continues to crumble. Rick plays pickleball with his wife, and things get competitive. And we want to remind you that with great freedom comes great responsibility, as we hear the news that a South Carolina man put a firework on his head and unfortunately passed away. Sponsor: MDHearing: Get the hearing you deserve with MDHearing. Go to https://ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code BUBBA to get their NEW $297 when you buy a pair offer. Plus, they are adding a FREE Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of the Rick & Bubba Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis and John fill in for Sid and recap a great July 4th celebration before discussing their the thoughts on President Biden's speeches during his July Fourth event at the White House and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's fireworks for everyone as Jennifer discusses the roots of American Independence Day.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Americans celebrating the Fourth of July.

On this week's Keepin' it Real, Cam Marston wonders if we prefer entertainment to anything of substance. And frets over the consequences. ----- I hope everyone had a nice July Fourth holiday. On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted and signed. It has proven to be one of the most influential documents in world history, generating demands for independence and self-rule across the world. Eleven years later, in 1787, the US Constitution was created and was then ratified about a year later. The energy and enthusiasm and aspirations of these two documents propelled a new nation forward. They're full of hope and ambition and the authors of the documents counted on the honor and integrity of this new nation's leaders to fulfill what those documents stood for. The leaders, the documents, and the mood of our country at the time was hope fueled by the divine. Let's contrast that to what we witnessed two Thursday nights ago in the Biden Trump debate. Let's consider for a moment what's happened to us. From uplifting prose to child-like name calling. From sage and cogent observations about human nature to incoherent ramblings. From relying on the honor and integrity of leaders to spewing gobs of lies. From working through honest and principled disagreements to an unwillingness to even shake hands. No one I know likes the candidate they'll eventually vote for. No one I know thinks their candidate, regardless of their party, is capable or qualified. Everyone I know is voting for their guy to prevent the other guy from destroying the nation. What have we done to deserve this? It's a serious question. What the hell have we done to deserve this? I've heard many people say, “Is this the best we have to pick from?” but after the debate last week, that question became “This is the best we have to pick from!”. And, I'll say it again, everyone I know, regardless of who they will eventually vote for, is saying that about their candidate. No one likes their options. At dinner last Saturday night, a friend mused that he thinks our nation today likes entertainment more than anything that remotely feels like substance. When it comes to politics, we don't want anyone to tell us the truth. We want to be entertained. So, we keep electing politicians that tell us what we want to hear, that entertain us. Perhaps the debate last week will initiate a turning point. Perhaps now we'll begin talking about substantive topics. When was the last time a politician even offered an opinion on our nation's debt or deficit? When was the last time a politician addressed our nation's addiction to entitlement spending? A trusted economist I interviewed on my radio show last week predicted that around the year 2030, our nation will fall into an economic depression that overshadows the Great Depression of the 1930s and it will largely driven by deficit spending, national debt, and runaway entitlement spending issues we've known about but refuse to acknowledge. And if he's right, and as these dark clouds gather, we sit and watch two of the nearly least capable people our nation has ever put forward feebly argue over why they should represent us as president. It's gut-wrenching. And it's not entertaining. Not at all. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to keep it real.

Another hour with Chris Egert in for Chad on a Friday and we dive into your tastes for competitive eating - Joey Chestnut has been banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest but we recap the winners and even a lemonade chugging champion from the July Fourth tradition - as well as give our thoughts on competitive eating in general.  Then there is certain counties in Minnesota offering weddings but could you do it?

Keith and Jordan discuss the first episode of Hard Knocks and Giants GM Joe Schoen's comments about Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley and what's next for the Giants, Is LeBron done winning titles, plus do we agree with Chris Canty's Dos and Don'ts for July Fourth? Plus Buster Olney joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and Jordan discuss the first episode of Hard Knocks and Giants GM Joe Schoen's comments about Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley and what's next for the Giants, Is LeBron done winning titles, plus do we agree with Chris Canty's Dos and Don'ts for July Fourth? Plus Buster Olney joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and Jordan discuss the first episode of Hard Knocks and Giants GM Joe Schoen's comments about Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley and what's next for the Giants, Is LeBron done winning titles, plus do we agree with Chris Canty's Dos and Don'ts for July Fourth? Plus Buster Olney joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Harrison made Anthony aware that he was trend on Twitter, we forced Anthony to get into the studio. The result is a story about unicorn fireworks, updates across the Lakers' trade and free agency options, and Marvin Gaye singing the "Star Spangled Banner." Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[REBROADCAST FROM February 22, 2021] We continue with our "Full Bio" series with historian David W. Blight, who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. In this installment, we learn how Douglass escaped slavery and fled to the North.

Keith and Jordan discuss the first episode of Hard Knocks and Giants GM Joe Schoen's comments about Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley and what's next for the Giants, Is LeBron done winning titles, plus do we agree with Chris Canty's Dos and Don'ts for July Fourth? Plus Buster Olney joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and Jordan discuss the first episode of Hard Knocks and Giants GM Joe Schoen's comments about Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley and what's next for the Giants, Is LeBron done winning titles, plus do we agree with Chris Canty's Dos and Don'ts for July Fourth? Plus Buster Olney joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday, July 4, 2024 Welcome to our July Fourth show! Our own Kerby Anderson hosts today. To begin, Kerby brings us a teaching hour about the history of the Fourth of July. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow us […]

Shoot us a Text.Happy Independence Day! We're giving you a quick hit of BBQ prices, drones v fireworks, and some substantial travel numbers. Grab some mac salad and join us. It will be an expensive Fourth of July for most consumers as BBQ prices hit an all-time high. As BBQ essentials have significantly increased in price, up 5% from last year and 30% from five years ago.The survey checked prices for a complete cookout including cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, and more. Feeding 10 people will cost $71.22, up 5% from last year and 30% from five years ago. The grocery list included: cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, potato chips, pork and beans, fresh strawberries, homemade potato salad, fresh-squeezed lemonade, chocolate chip cookies, and ice creamFewer cattle are being placed on feed, leading to higher beef prices.“Yes, food prices are increasing, but they're not increasing as much as they have in recent years, and they're even a little below the long-run average,” said economics professor Andrew Stevens.“The consumer is waving the white flag on food inflation,” said Tom Bailey, senior consumer foods analyst at Rabobank as the cost disparity between dining out and cooking at home at its widest margin in history, we're seeing heightened fatigue and frugality according to PR NewswireMore cities and organizations are throwing out the fireworks shows and instead incorporating drone shows into their July 4th events.Los Angeles replaced the traditional downtown July Fourth fireworks with a drone show, aiming for innovation and wildfire safety. The move paid off as the crowd responded positively to the new experience.Nashville and the Kansas City Royals are combining drones with fireworks, while Napa and Tahoe City are using drones exclusively.Safety and environmental concerns drive the shift, as drones do not leave debris or risk fires.Drones offer creative storytelling synced to music but come at a higher cost than traditional fireworks, and shows often don't last as long due to battery life.Despite some initial resistance, the innovative approach is gaining acceptance and evolving rapidly.AAA projects a record-breaking 70.9 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more for Independence Day, marking a 5% increase from last year.This year's holiday travel period spans nine days (Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, July 7), the longest ever observed.60.6 million people will travel by car, surpassing the 2019 record of 55.3 million.Gas prices are lower than last year's $3.53 per gallon average.Air travel will see 5.74 million passengers, a 7% rise from last year.Bob Pishue from INRIX warns of heavy traffic on July 3rd and 7th, with potential delays up to 67%.Top domestic city: Seattle; Top International city: Vancouver, BC, CanadaHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

This week, I dive into the ONE THING that will ignite a spark in your training! The annual July Fourth message - the great resignation The importance of getting uncomfortable and how valuable it is to your training and to your life! A recent situation that made her feel uncomfortable in training Why getting uncomfortable is important for training stimulus How to tell it's time to shake up your routine? Questions to ask yourself before making a change? Evaluating big and small goals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Sara on Instagram⁠ PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS The ⁠Elevate Your Running Training Plans⁠, Elevate20 for 20% off your plan ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker: SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear: ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs: 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed: ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ Boulderthon: SAYRAHRUNS20 for $20 off your registration for the half and marathon distances ⁠Senita's Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1210115349/support

July Fourth celebrations are taking place across the country. President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today about resuming ceasefire negotiations. British exit polls suggest that the UK's Labour Party is set for a landslide win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a special July Fourth edition of The Show, we'll listen back to some of our series Saguaro Land, in which we explored life in the Sonoran Desert. We'll learn about some of the desert's healing qualities, hear about a tiny bug that's played a big role in fashion, and find out how the saguaro came to be the symbol of this region. That and more on The Show.

AP correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that several people have been killed in July Fourth shootings.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports, there'll be no fireworks for at least one town in Northern California, as firefighters battle a wildfire. ((Opens with nat sound of wildfire.))

Today, Rick & Bubba prep for July Fourth. There will be food. There will be patriotism. There will playback of old Ronald Reagan speeches. Greg even reads a patriotic poem. Joe Biden continues to try to make us forget his performance at the debate last week. A Chinese commercial rocket company has a major malfunction. Employees who lost their jobs due to COVID shot mandates are finding success in court. And Producer Adler is feeling a little blue, and he doesn't mean depressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Rick & Bubba prep for July Fourth. There will be food. There will be patriotism. There will playback of old Ronald Reagan speeches. Greg even reads a patriotic poem. Joe Biden continues to try to make us forget his performance at the debate last week. A Chinese commercial rocket company has a major malfunction. Employees who lost their jobs due to COVID shot mandates are finding success in court. And Producer Adler is feeling a little blue, and he doesn't mean depressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're not among the 1.8 million D.C.-area residents who are traveling this week, you're probably looking for local things to do on July Fourth. Here's a helpful guide to get you started.

It's the first week of July here in the U.S. so lots of people are firing up their barbeque grills, putting watermelons on ice, and arranging lawn chairs in the grass to get ready to watch fireworks shows because for whatever reason, pyrotechnics are an integral part of North American culture when it comes to celebrating our country's Independence Day on July Fourth! And while I thoroughly enjoy pyro and brisket, all of this nationalistic hullabaloo re: civil and political freedom got me to thinking about the infinitely superior freedom available to Christ followers the world over. Because regardless of your nationality – by the way, we're wildly grateful that the porch has become an inclusive, pan-national place where God's image bearers gather from all over the world. Our boss here at Access More recently showed Alli, Dr. Howard and me some listener data and we were thrilled to see how many Back Porchers we now have who listen from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and South America – Good Day, mates – Jambo friends – Buenos Dias, brothers and sisters. Thank you so much for hanging out with us and putting up with the fact that sometimes we communicate from a myopic American, First World, vantage point. We're joyfully discombobulated that our Creator Redeemer has gathered people from around the globe to be part of this faith community and our huge hope and fervent prayer is that everyone feels a deep sense of belonging on the porch. Now back to the point of today's conversation, it's going to be all about the life-giving and galvanizing truism of freedom found woven throughout this divine love story we call the Bible. We're going to attempt to answer the question – what did Paul really mean when he proclaimed to the Galatians that it was for FREEDOM that Jesus came to set us free. Today's conversation is kind of like a cool breeze on a day that's so hot, your thighs are sticking to the car seat, so please grab a tall glass of sweet tea, iced coffee, yak milk – or whatever beverage strikes your summer fancy – and your Bible – unless you're too busy filling up old Coke bottles with bottle rockets, of course - and come prop your feet up on the porch with us…we're really glad you're here.Click here to get a 25% discount on the Dwell Bible App.Join the free Hidden Online Bible Study here

Red Sky Mourning. America at odds with its foundational principles. But where can we go? No new world for which to sail. Talking the new thriller from Jack Carr. Planting our flag right here at home on this week of July Fourth. Addressing the problem from within. Betrayed by the people in power. Rightsiding the American Flag. Observing ongoing vindication for Backbone Radio. Hoaxes leaving no traces. The perils of puppetry. Bill Kristol turns on Biden. Jill Biden not yet letting go. Dig It, Lebowski, Whoomp There It Is. Meanwhile, J.R.R. Tolkein on myth, muscle and learning. The ideal of the Scholar Warrior. The ring-bearer wearing a tuxedo, at age three. The Swim Meet DJ. Host family vignettes. Happy Fourth! With Great Listener CallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The July Fourth holiday is here again, and there are countless ways to celebrate in Oklahoma. One of the best is with a trip to Pawhuska and scenic Osage County for the Pawhuska Freedom Celebration and The Pioneer Woman Mercantile's Patriotic Party on the Prairie. Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce director Mike McCartney joins the show to talk about the full day of activities planned in the town for Independence Day. Also on this episode, the editors share their plans for the upcoming holiday and Ben gives a booming rundown of July Fourth celebrations in podvents. You won't want to miss it!

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]This morning, the extremist conservative majority on the Supreme Court ruled that a former president has absolute immunity for their “core constitutional powers” but not unofficial acts. What is official versus unofficial is murky, and SCOTUS declined to strictly define that line. At the same time, they sent Trump's case back to a trial judge to determine if what, if any, of his actions in that case were unofficial.Yes, three days before July Fourth, the Supreme Court has deemed that a president essentially has the powers of a king.In her dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the following:The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world. When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority's reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune.She ended her long and chilling response with this:Never in the history of our Republic has a President had reason to believe that he would be immune from criminal prosecution if he used the trappings of his office to violate the criminal law. Moving forward, however, all former Presidents will be cloaked in such immunity. If the occupant of that office misuses official power for personal gain, the criminal law that the rest of us must abide will not provide a backstop. With fear for our democracy, I dissent.Folks, this is pretty bad, and it's never been more clear that the only way forward out of this mess with an extremist majority is to finally expand the Supreme Court, which should have been done long before now.I know what many of you are thinking: Charlotte, how earth is that feasible? We can't even hold accountable the blatant corruption of Alito and Thomas.You're right on that latter point. As I wrote a few months ago, removing a Supreme Court justice is damn near impossible.But fortunately, expanding the Supreme Court is a much easier process. Let's review:The Constitution does not specify the number of seats on the Supreme Court. This power was left to Congress, which set the Supreme Court's size at one chief justice and five associates in the Judiciary Act of 1789. It was legally changed seven times.It underwent five full legal implementations:1789-1807: six seats1807-1837: seven seats1837-1866: ten seats1866-1867: nine seats1867-1869: eight seats1869-present: nine seatsAnd twice, legislation changed its size but was never implemented for various reasons, notably the Judiciary Act of 1801 (or Midnight Judges Act), which would have reduced its size to five upon the next vacancy but was repealed by the Judiciary Act of 1802.Another attempt that was never (fully) implemented was the Judicial Circuits Act of 1866, which would have provided the next three justices not be replaced when they retire; however, only two seats were eliminated before the Circuit Judges Act altered the size to nine seats.With the Federal Judgeship Act of 1990, Congress authorized 11 new circuit judgeships and 61 new district judgeships. The sky did not fall. It was overwhelmingly passed in a bipartisan vote and signed into law by a Republican president.Quite frankly, expanding the Supreme Court to 13 members to reflect our current thirteen federal appellate courts is just plain ole common sense backed up firmly by precedent.Contrary to the perception of many, FDR's oft-cited "court-packing" plan was never ruled unconstitutional, nor was it ever considered by the courts because the legislation never passed Congress. In fact, it didn't even get a clear up-and-down floor vote on the merits.The primary reason behind the defeat of FDR's legislation to expand the size of the court was the general incompetence within the administration, including by FDR himself in a rare fumble by one of our greatest presidents. A ton of unforced errors tanked public support. Folks forget that FDR's vice president publicly opposed it.So, while there may be a good discussion on the political challenges against expanding the court, citing the Constitution or "that's the way it's always been" are not good reasons. The legal reasoning is crystal clear.In the past, President Biden has refused push for this, and it's easy to see why. If the Supreme Court were expanded under a Democratic trifecta (House, Senate, signed by the president), there's no reason to think it wouldn't be further expanded under a subsequent GOP trifecta.That's a fair concern, and it's understandable why Pres. Biden has declined to endorse the kick-off what could, and probably would, become a judicial power arms race, which could theoretically be destabilizing for American democracy.That's all well and good, but we're now at the point where we have no choice. This extremist majority has made it abundantly clear they have no respect for accountability and the essential “checks and balances” function of our democracy.We are now in extremely dangerous territory, even worse than before, and it's long past time for the gloves to come off.President Biden needs to campaign on expanding the Supreme Court. It's very simple: win back the House, hold the Senate at a 50-50 split (with a tiebreaker vote by Vice President Harris), and pass legislation with a filibuster carveout.That needs to be the message. We can expand the Supreme Court, codify Roe, and prove to the American people that Democrats are willing to fight for the preservation of democracy by using the full instrumentation of the Constitution.There is nothing unconstitutional, immoral, unethical, or unprecedented (several times over) by expanding the Supreme Court.It's time, Mr. President. It's the best way forward, and it's the only way forward.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

This is the evening All Local update for Sunday, June 30th, 2024.

Fire up the grill: This week, we're covering all of your July Fourth favorites. We unravel the history of the hot dog with author Bruce Kraig and hear from Hot Dog Ambassador John Champlin about one unforgettable frankfurter. Plus, Ken Zuckerman of the National Mustard Museum touts mustard as the ultimate condiment; J. Kenji López-Alt takes grilled corn to the next level; and Rose Hattabaugh shares new ideas for an old favorite: flag cake. Get this week's recipe for 1-2-3 Frosting here.Song credit: It's All Right Baby - Assaf Ayalon, courtesy of Artlist.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts| Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's driving increases in tick populations and the diseases they carry in Vermont and other Northeastern states. Plus, early voting for Vermont's primaries gets underway, New Hampshire's population is rising even in rural areas that normally see declines, Vermont Game Wardens will be on state waters on the July Fourth holiday to deter people from operating watercraft while impaired, an estimated 70 million people nationwide are expected to travel somewhere over the next week for Independence Day, and Burlington unveils a new monument in a neighborhood park dedicated to racial equality.

A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead. Also, increased loads and fewer carriers are what DAT is seeing on its load board as we head into the summer months. Robert Rouse of DAT also looks ahead to the July Fourth holiday. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – A look into the ‘driver shortage' uncovers something else 40:09 – How a decrease in trucks is impacting the spot market

Three states are taking the pulse of trucking regarding the parking crisis. Land Line's Tyson Fisher explains why it's important to chime in. Also, when you get your own authority, getting insurance is usually one of the first orders of business. We'll discuss what coverage is needed and more. And plenty of capacity means less negotiating power for drivers. Our Market Update covers load-to-truck ratios and looks ahead to reefer traffic on the July Fourth holiday. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – States ask truckers about parking needs 25:09 – Insurance when you're getting your own authority 40:09 – A look ahead to the July Fourth spot market

‘The Full Go' returns as Jason welcomes 670 The Score's Danny Parkins to the podcast. The two talk about the first time walking in on their parents, how Cubs fans should feel about the team so far, and who has more say between Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell (1:22). Then, the two talk about what has surprised Danny most about Caleb Williams, bringing personality back to sports, and who the best quarterback in the NFC North is (24:45). To wrap, the two talk about Danny's book, ‘Pipeline to the Pros,' (48:38). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Danny Parkins Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices