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Happy Holidays from the Calm Down team! On this Christmas Day episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa look back on their week 16 games. Erin was in Chicago for Packers at Bears and Charissa was in her hometown of Seattle covering the Rams at Seahawks. They then look forward and talk about their Christmas week plans. Charissa talks watching Hallmark movies with her dad and celebrating Christmas early with Steve as she heads to Kansas City on Christmas Day for Broncos at Chiefs. They also talk about the joys of welcoming in another year and how they will celebrate together next week. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer & Monse Bolanos, in for Covino & Rich, discuss whether or not this could be the final home game for Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, what his legacy will ultimately be, if Matt Nagy should look to take the Titans job or stay in Kansas City and wait out Andy Reid, what's next for Justin Fields, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan – born and raised in Missouri, now living in Kansas – delivers a raw, heartfelt breakdown of the team's bombshell move across the state line: excitement for the new dome and what it means for fans… mixed with deep concern over the $3 billion deal's hidden risks to taxpayers. Doug Billings on The Right Side pulls no punches: politicians promise "not one dime" from your pocket, but is that the full truth? With empathy for Missouri's loss and tough questions for Kansas leaders, this 15-minute fire mission demands accountability while celebrating Chiefs Kingdom. If you bleed red and hate wasteful spending, you NEED to watch this. Hit play now — your wallet might thank you. Subscribe to Doug's YouTube Channel at: @TheRightSideDougBillings  @DougBillings on X/Truth  #Chiefs #MAGA #AmericaFirstSupport the show

Johnny Manziel couldn't make it to GameDay, but he did make it to Miami. The Dodgers are spending like there's no cap, DraftKings had to eat a brutal betting glitch, and the Chiefs are moving from Kansas City to…Kansas City. Comedian Matt Stanton joins the show for a full breakdown of NFL teams in a White Elephant gift exchange, plus Sip/Chug/Drainpour chaos, domes vs open-air stadiums, DK Metcalf vs a fan, USC backing out of playing Notre Dame, and why MLB owners are cheap billionaires hiding behind “competitive balance.” Also: too many CFB 26 clips, a Flyers radio hot mic disaster, Jake Paul and Andrew Tate both getting knocked out, and a Chromakey Christmas miracle. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction | How was your sports weekend? 00:06:17 Beer Intros 00:11:57 Matt Stanton's NFL Rankings: What teams would bring to the White Elephant Gift Exchange (32-25) 00:15:21 Matt Stanton's NFL Rankings: What teams would bring to the White Elephant Gift Exchange (24-17) 00:18:37 Matt Stanton's NFL Rankings: What teams would bring to the White Elephant Gift Exchange (16-8) 00:21:59 Matt Stanton's NFL Rankings: What teams would bring to the White Elephant Gift Exchange (7-1) 00:23:36 Sip, Chug, Drainpour - Matt Stanton's NFL Rankings: Warped Tour Edition, Halloween Candy Edition, Secret Santa Gift Exchange Edition 00:27:57 The Chiefs are moving from Kansas City to Kansas City 00:31:44 Why are all these cold weather teams building stadiums with a dome? 00:32:42 Mookie shoe horns in CFB 26 clips 00:35:14 Back to the domes vs. open air stadiums debate 00:37:29 Matt Stanton walks us into a CFB 26 clip trap 00:40:54 DK Metcalf swung at a fan, claiming they hurled slurs at him. The fan says he just used DK's government name. Who do we believe? 00:45:18 Next level petty: traveling to hate on a player 00:46:18 Shouldn't it be DZ Metcalf? 00:48:19 Mookie goes to the CFB 26 well again 00:50:23 Did Johnny Manziel miss his flight for Gameday, or just forget what city the game was in? 00:54:36 The Johnny Manziel apology 00:56:38 We need a camera on Michael Irvin for the rest of the playoffs 00:57:54 What a horrible first round of CFB playoff games 00:59:31 Mookie ruins the show with another CFB 26 clip 01:00:45 USC backs out of the Notre Dame game 01:03:34 Notre Dame picks up BYU on the schedule and maybe it's time for a Bible Belt conference 01:07:25 Another damn highlight from Mookie 01:08:28 DraftKings has to pay a bettor who capitalized on a DraftKings glitch 01:15:54 Dodgers owe $169 million in luxury taxes, more than almost half the league has in payroll 01:19:18 We can debate salary caps and salary floors, but MLB really needs to fix the deferred payments 01:22:06 You can't really be mad at the Dodgers for exploiting a loophole 01:22:59 Billionaire owners in MLB are just cheap 01:28:56 What MLB franchise would Elon Musk buy? 01:30:15 FanDuel Sports Network files for bankruptcy, and several fan bases may be struggling to figure out where they can watch their team this year 01:32:24 Mookie telegraphs another set of CFB 26 highlights 01:34:42 ScottSki45's Stat of the Day: Greg Maddox craziness 01:39:07 Mookie just drops AI slop in our laps 01:40:25 Philadelphia Flyers radio announcer gets caught on a hot mic 01:43:22 Beer recaps 01:44:32 Jake Paul and Andrew Tate both got knocked out 01:46:20 What are you bringing to the White Elephant gift exchange? 01:47:34 This was a Chromakey Christmas Show 01:48:01 Outro #SportsPodcast #NFL #CollegeFootball #MLB #JohnnyManziel #NotreDame #USCFootball #KansasCityChiefs #DKMetcalf #DraftKings #Dodgers #MLBLuxuryTax #SportsBetting #WhiteElephantGifts #SportsComedy

Kansas will be the new home of the Kansas City Chiefs!Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Chiefs move to Kansas and decide if the Chiefs even got off the plane in Nashville? - Kansas will be home for the Chiefs!- Was this loss a blessing for the Chiefs?- Thoughts on Mahomes value now?- What Sunday said about the Chiefs talent?- Leaving youth on the bench.- The '26 backup QB looks like what?- Do the Chiefs win again this year?- Keys to the Game. - Predictions!

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Jon Wilner about Notre Dame, Michigan, and the CFP, get the scoop on the end of the Chiefs’ run and time in Kansas City with Soren Petro, then Petros Papadakis joins to discuss USC and the DK Metcalf incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocky Magaña and Kramer Sansone are back to discuss the Chiefs' decision to move to Kansas. Kansas City's loss to Tennessee was a disaster with several key Chiefs on the shelf, and let's take an early look at the NFL Draft. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/live/-SVaC_IGKJg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Kansas City cookbook author gives us a glimpse of her warm kitchen this winter season. Plus, while many people go online or to the mall to shop for presents, some rural towns go all out to try and attract holiday shoppers.

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 16. RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recapped Week 16 NFL action with a focus on separating true performance from misleading final scores by comparing three metrics, the scoreboard result, a box score based recalculation, and two noise reduced efficiency models. They emphasized how sequencing and non repeatable events like turnovers can distort outcomes, using the Rams Seahawks game as a prime example where identical efficiency could have produced wildly different final scores. Bell discussed how betting markets have changed with legalization, syndicates, and model driven bettors, arguing that incentives often force action even without confidence, leading to distorted line moves. He noted that public analysts frequently echo trends without understanding them, creating opportunities for disciplined bettors. Rivers highlighted Bell's recent betting run and the importance of closing line value. They reviewed teams whose recent performance diverged most from season long metrics, including Jacksonville, the Rams, Chicago, and Baltimore, and discussed how midseason improvements or collapses often lag public perception. Bell argued that some teams appear to be tanking while others remain highly motivated despite poor records, which matters late in the season. Looking ahead to Christmas Day games, they expressed skepticism toward large spreads driven by must win narratives, particularly Denver laying a huge number against Kansas City, favoring the underdog due to rarity and historical performance of large home dogs. They concluded that motivation, pressure, referee tendencies, and market psychology become increasingly important late in the season, and that disciplined bettors should resist narratives, manage risk, and focus on structural edges rather than reacting to surface level results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps Week 16 of the NFL season, starting with the New England Patriots and Drake Maye defeating the Baltimore Ravens and a banged up Lamar Jackson. Then, Nick discusses the Chiefs reported plans to leave Kansas City for Kansas and what it means for his fandom. After, Nick weighs in on the craziest comebacks of the week, including Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' OT win over the Green Bay Packers, and gives his predictions for the hotly contested NFC West between the Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Big 12 football MAILBAG show with Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo!He takes your questions on everything from the future of the Big 12 doing more events in Kansas City after the Chiefs announce they're moving to a domed stadium in Kansas, along with the latest around the College Football Playoff and potential coaching moves, and lots of questions about rankings from Big 12 fans this week! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(0:00) DK Metcalf suspended two games(30:00) John Harbaugh: back contusion for Lamar (41:00) Harbaugh not worried about job security(44:00) Week 17 power rankings(50:00) Cowboys defensive rankings(52:00) Chiefs announce plans to move to stadium in Kansas  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Financially speaking, should Old Bear in Northern Kentucky marry his Honey? How should Sebastian in Virginia navigate the financial aspects of his separation? Plus, Famous Missourians want to know, how much is enough for retirement and when can you take your foot off the gas? Can Paul with the Big Wallet Bridge the long gap between retiring and claiming Social Security benefits? And can Aspiring Adventurer in Oregon retire single at age 58? (While Joe and Big Al enjoy a little seasonal downtime and Andi recovers from surgery, enjoy this encore presentation of these questions from an early 2025 episode.) Free Financial Resources in This Episode:  https://bit.ly/ymyw-561 (full show notes & episode transcript) DOWNLOAD The Going Solo Guide for free WATCH: Going Solo: Navigating Your Financial Future Single on YMYW TV Financial Blueprint (self-guided) Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional) REQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter   Connect With Us: YouTube: Subscribe and join the conversation in the comments Podcast apps: subscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite Apple Podcasts: leave your honest reviews and ratings   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:01 - Financially Speaking, Should Old Bear Marry His Honey? (Northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati, OH) 08:41 - Navigating Finances When Separating from Your Spouse (Sebastian, VA) 15:13 - Watch Going Solo: Navigating Your Financial Future Single on YMYW TV, Download the Going Solo Guide for free 15:42 - How Much is Enough for Retirement? When Can We Take Our Foot Off the Gas? (JC Penney & Laura Ingalls Wilder, Kansas City, MO) 28:31 - How to Bridge the Long Gap Between Retirement and Social Security (Paul with the Big Wallet) 38:50 - Calculate your free Financial Blueprint 39:20 - Can I Retire at Age 58? Where to Save? Should I Do a Roth Conversion Ladder in Retirement? (Aspiring Adventurer, OR) 51:00 - YMYW Podcast Outro

A strike on another suspected drug trafficking boat in the Pacific is again escalating tensions between US and Venezuela. Five people are dead after a plane crash off the coast of Texas. The FDA has approved a pill version of Wegovy. President Donald Trump made his first public comments on the latest release of the Epstein files. Plus, the Kansas City Chiefs are leaving Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-00:00) Buying lottery tickets at the gas station. Can't pump your own gas in New Jersey or Oregon. The Chaim Bloom-Boston pipeline. Audio of Eric Kratz on Foul Territory talking Chaim Bloom building up the Red Sox system and then trading for guys with the Cardinals. Some 2026 Cardinal predictionaries. Doug's being a whiny lib.(00:00-31:39) Burl Ives, gone too soon. Martin got back late and missed the Burl Ives talk. Boomer speak. Dan Janson calls in to piggy back on the coffee conversation. Dan's in the coffee business. Chairman apologizes for that call. Wedge of warm ham.(31:49-48:43) Joined by the Dean of Kansas City sports talk, Frank Boal getting his perspective on the Kansas City Chiefs and their stadium issue. How the Royals fit into everything. Are Kansas City fans upset with the Hunts? Any chance the Royals relocate? Martin teasing some UFL news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the biggest Kansas City professional sports franchise move in more than five decades. The Chiefs are moving to Kansas.The team and state made the major announcement Monday in Topeka, and on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell breaks down why the decision to relocate was made and what it means to the team and metropolitan area.After a break, Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson provides an update on the latest moves by the Royals. They've added outfield help but is it enough?SportsBeat KC is the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. It's produced by Randy Mason, Monty Davis, Irvin Zhang, Suzanne Hogan, and Gabriella Lacey, and edited by Jeff Rosen and Scott Chasen.   

Should the Chiefs move out of Missouri? Also, what do pickle flavored candy canes taste like? We talk about if Harry and Marv would survive Home Alone, The Odyssey trailer, and lots more!

The Royals look to their past to fill their need for a lefty in the bullpen.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest trade by the Royals and take their first shot at what the roster will look like in 2026.- Breaking down the Matt Strahm trade.- Why the Phillies would part with Strahm?- What's the Home Run move that's left for the Royals?- Do the Royals have any money left?- Not moving a Starter a bad sign?- Projecting the Opening Day Roster!- When will the Royals decide where to put their Stadium?

Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro are in for The Drive. Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Will and Jake cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss their favorite Christmas and Hannukah gifts they've received in their life. Will and Jake dive into the Broncos as they have a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game. Will the Broncos be able to go into Kansas City and embarrass the Chiefs? We react to six Broncos getting named to the Pro Bowl this season. Has the honor of a Pro Bowl turned into a complete joke? How important was the three point shooting and bench scoring for their blowout win over the Jazz last night? We react to the latest Broncos injury report which included Dre Greenlaw and Pat Bryant not participating, how concerned should we be with these injuries?  

On this episode I chatted with Jennifer Hankins, Jenn is the managing director of Tulsa Innovation Labs. She joined the founding TIL team in January 2020 and brings more than 10 years of direct economic development experience to the organization. Working to convene stakeholders across multiple industries, she is responsible for setting TIL's strategic direction, organizational mission, and most importantly, is responsible for leading a dynamic and high-performing team and the broad portfolio of work currently underway. Prior to joining Tulsa Innovation Labs, Jennifer was the vice president of Entrepreneurship and Small Business at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, where she helped grow the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and managed the Chamber's business incubator for high-growth startups. Jennifer also served as manager of business retention and expansion on the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development team. Prior to her time in Oklahoma, Jennifer worked in the Kansas City region for the Wyandotte Economic Development Council as investor relations coordinator and for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph as development manager. She is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and holds a Bachelor of Political Science degree from Oklahoma State University. www.tulsainnovationlabs.com Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog www.thedoghouseokc.com #ThisisOklahoma #ThisisOklahoma   

Former Chiefs All-Pro tackle Mitch Schwartz joins This Is Football to break down what actually went wrong for Kansas City and what comes next. From the evolution (and stagnation) of Andy Reid's offense, to why Mahomes can't fix everything on his own, to the importance of schematic advantages in the modern NFL, this is a masterclass in how football really works. Schwartz explains why under-center offenses are back, how teams like the Rams and 49ers are creating run-game advantages with motion, and why winning on third-and-long is the real separator for contenders.  Plus: Why elite defensive linemen could still play into their 40s The best offensive line in football right now Who deserves “Protector of the Year” How Tyrann Mathieu changed the Chiefs' culture The funniest trash talk Mitch ever heard on an NFL field What it's actually like being a Jewish NFL player during Christmas week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henry talks with his former co-host Jay Binkley from 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City about moving on from Arrowhead Stadium, how fans are reacting, why communities can't assume all is fine, is a rebuild on the way, Patrick Mahomes injury and more.

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the Wild and Wolves could be left scrambling if FanDuel Sports Networks fold mid-season, they take more suggestions about old school ads, and Lake chats up former co-host Jay Binkley from 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City.

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 16. RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recapped Week 16 NFL action with a focus on separating true performance from misleading final scores by comparing three metrics, the scoreboard result, a box score based recalculation, and two noise reduced efficiency models. They emphasized how sequencing and non repeatable events like turnovers can distort outcomes, using the Rams Seahawks game as a prime example where identical efficiency could have produced wildly different final scores. Bell discussed how betting markets have changed with legalization, syndicates, and model driven bettors, arguing that incentives often force action even without confidence, leading to distorted line moves. He noted that public analysts frequently echo trends without understanding them, creating opportunities for disciplined bettors. Rivers highlighted Bell's recent betting run and the importance of closing line value. They reviewed teams whose recent performance diverged most from season long metrics, including Jacksonville, the Rams, Chicago, and Baltimore, and discussed how midseason improvements or collapses often lag public perception. Bell argued that some teams appear to be tanking while others remain highly motivated despite poor records, which matters late in the season. Looking ahead to Christmas Day games, they expressed skepticism toward large spreads driven by must win narratives, particularly Denver laying a huge number against Kansas City, favoring the underdog due to rarity and historical performance of large home dogs. They concluded that motivation, pressure, referee tendencies, and market psychology become increasingly important late in the season, and that disciplined bettors should resist narratives, manage risk, and focus on structural edges rather than reacting to surface level results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric and Bruce begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets blowout win over the Jazz last night, in which they tied the single-game franchise record with 24 made 3-pointers. The Broncos are hoping to sweep the Chiefs and will be going against Kansas City's 3rd-string quarterback. Denver is listed as a 13-point favorite. Plus, the guys get into the mindset of Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. The longstanding Notre Dame-USC rivalry series is ending next year. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on why and the direction Notre Dame is heading in. Tune into a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ciro Procuna, John Sutcliffe y Miguel Pasquel con el análisis previo a la Semana 17 de la NFL. Cowboys enfrenta a Commanders y Kansas City a los Denver Broncos. Tanto Chiefs, cómo Dallas ya no se juegan nada esta temporada ¿quién fue una mayor decepción en 2025? Bears y 49ers en un duelo vital para el primer sembrado de la Conferencia Nacional. Chargers y Texans ya clasificados a playoffs aún aspiran a ganar sus respectivas divisiones. La Apuesta de la Semana y mucho más... Comentános para ti ¿Quién será el sembrado número 1 de cada conferencia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mysterious philanthropist spent more than 25 years handing out cash anonymously around Kansas City at Christmastime. Music in this Episode"I Knew A Guy" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Elegy for Manush" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"The Agency Man" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Velvet Ladder" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Soft Piano Music" — Clavier Music, via Pixabay"A Very Brady Special" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" — Unnamed Artist, via PixabayOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)

Hey everybody, this is a special Christmas episode where I'm joined by Michael Morelli (Personalist Manifesto podcast) and Paul Hoard (professor at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology) for a live conversation about what the Incarnation has to say to our algorithmically-mediated moment. We get into Advent as a season of waiting in a world obsessed with immediacy and prediction—drawing on Lacan's understanding of desire, Hartmut Rosa on resonance, and Byung-Chul Han's "hell of the same" to explore how our devices have trained us to be unable to tolerate longing. We talk about incarnation versus ex-carnation (yes, we went there), why smoothness is a trap, how the manger subverts our fantasies of a powerful God, and what Bonhoeffer's Christ-reality hermeneutic might offer disciples trying to encounter genuine otherness in a world of narcissistic loops and NPC-ification. Paul brings the psychoanalytic heat on disgust, love, and why intimacy requires being changed by the other, and Michael reminds us that the cosmos hasn't actually been hijacked by Silicon Valley—despite appearances. We also talk about Black Mirror, The Good Place, board games, and whether Star Trek is secretly fascist. It's nerdy, it's hopeful, and it's exactly the kind of thing you need while driving to Christmas gatherings with sleeping family members in the car. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Join us at Theology Beer Camp, October 8-10, in Kansas City!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS: The Rise of the Nones⁠⁠⁠ One-third of Americans now claim no religious affiliation. That's 100 million people.  But here's what most church leaders get wrong: they're not all the same. Some still believe in God. Some are actively searching. Some are quietly indifferent. Some think religion is harmful.  Ryan Burge & Tony Jones have conducted the first large-scale survey of American "Nones", which reveals 4 distinct categories—each requiring a different approach. Understanding the difference could transform everything from your ministry to your own spiritual quest. ⁠⁠⁠Get info & join the donation-based class (including 0) here.⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their in-depth analysis of the Broncos and Jaguars game yesterday. How concerning was it to see the Broncos defense struggle again? Are the injuries starting to add up for the Broncos to a point they can't overcome? Will this loss serve as a game the Broncos can refocus and come out stronger to finish the year? Should Sean Payton and the offense have leaned into the run game more than they showed during the game? Can RJ Harvey be trusted as a 1A running back for the Broncos? How would the guys feel if the Broncos were to match up with the Jaguars again? We hear an interaction from Sean Payton's press conference today about his "shot" at Jacksonville and their small market size. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil's predictions for the Broncos on their short week, taking on Kansas City on Thursday night. 

On a forgetful edition of Everything Else with Joshua Brisco, Joshua Brisco explains how the Chiefs loss to the Titans in Week 16 was one to forget before Tucker D. Franklin joins to talk about anything else besides that game. —You could be on the field at the fifty inside GEHA Field for the official coin toss at a Chiefs home game this season! Enter to win a chance to be on the field for a once-in-a-lifetime view of the pre-game Coin Toss at chiefs.com/GEHA.—EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/kcsportsTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!—

Text a Message to the ShowThis is our Christmas Bonus Episode for 2025! Today's guest is police chaplain Mark Femmel from St Louis. We're talking about the goodness of police officers, ride alongs, Christmas services at church, and Mark has a special Christmas message for you.Music is by Audionautix and by Kevin MacLeodHey Chaplain Bonus Episode 47Tags: Christmas, Chaplains, Church, Holidays, Ministers, Morale, Police, Kansas City, St Louis, Kansas, MissouriSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

In the Final Hour of New Day with Nate Bukaty and Todd Leabo we are joined by the newest member of the chiefs Hall of Fame Bill Maas. The guys discuss the disasterous game yesterday by the Chiefs, and the road ahead going into this important offseason. The guys continue with more discussion about the Stadium news and the uniqueness of Kansas City as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex discusses the frustrations of copyright issues faced by podcasters, particularly with Spotify, and transitions into a deeper exploration of 'rage bait'—a tactic used to provoke strong emotional reactions online. He explains how rage bait operates, its implications for organizations, and the importance of strategic silence in response to provocations. You could say this episode is ALL THE RAGE.Visit the website: PRAfterHours.com

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 "Visiting his dying father in the hospital, a man makes a chance stop at an ice cream store and his life changes forever." From the author of Buddhas of the Past, The Light of Remembered Suns ventures into the Bradbury-esque autumn days, starry nights, and memories of what might have been.Enjoy this narration by Untold Tales Narrator Michael Foster. Michael Foster is a voice actor, improviser, and podcaster from Kansas City, Missouri. He co-produces the Audio Obscura podcast as well as records voice over projects from his home studio. When the world isn't a terrible disaster movie, you can find him performing regularly with the KC Improv Company.Please find him at his podcast https://www.audioobscurapod.com/ , on social media at @audioobscurapod - Twitter, etc, and on Patreon at patreon.com/audioobscurapodThis story was written by the very talented Don Muchow, who lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he challenges himself with incredible physical feats to show that life with T1 diabetes is only what you make of it!A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow.

Chiefs to make SHOCKING announcement to leave Kansas City, Arrowhead Stadium and Missouri FOREVER!

The Chiefs could be on the verge of announcing a move to Kansas. Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas joined Up To Date to discuss where things stand ahead of a planned "special announcement" by Kansas lawmakers on Monday afternoon.

Fun show on this Monday breaking down the Titans' win over the Chiefs on Sunday.  How much improvement are we seeing from the team even though Kansas City was a little checked out this week?  Was that Cam Ward's best performance as a Titan?  Jeffery Simmons had some postgame comments about his belief in Ward.  Why do we think there has been improvement with the OL?  We head to the phones.  Does this recent stretch of play mean anything about the future of Mike McCoy?  How are fans feeling about the improved play but it leading to a worse draft pick?

Cody is mad that Brashard Smith, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa and other rookies aren't getting opportunities in Tennessee and potentially, moving forward.

There may be an issue for Royals fans watching the games on TV this upcoming season

Cody & Alex talk about the Chiefs moving to Kansas, why the young guys aren't playing on Sundays plus the first weekend of the CFP is in the books

In this powerful episode of The Chief Exchange, host Alec Wons sits down with Chief Reggie McKeithen, Health, Wellness, and Safety Chief of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department. With 17 years of service and a heart rooted in faith, Chief McKeithen shares his story of purpose, resilience, and transformation — from growing up in “Killer City” to reshaping the fire service through mental health, empowerment, and servant leadership. Chief McKeithen's wisdom runs deep: how journaling changed his life, why vulnerability is a form of courage, and what it truly means to serve with faith at the center. This episode is for anyone who's ever battled burnout, questioned their calling, or needed a reminder that new levels always come with new devils — but also new growth.

The offseason continues to take shape, and Episode 125 of Tablesetters brings together a week where the market didn't explode — but it definitely shifted. We open with Munetaka Murakami landing with the White Sox, a short-term signing that reflects how teams are weighing upside against risk and flexibility. It's a move that raises questions about fit, timeline, and what both sides are really betting on as Murakami makes the jump to MLB. From there, the trade market comes into focus. Brandon Lowe heads to Pittsburgh, a deal that signals intent without locking the Pirates into long-term risk. At the same time, Baltimore adds Shane Baz, continuing to behave like a team that believes its competitive window is very real — and very open. Those moves create ripple effects elsewhere. The Rays once again load up on future assets, the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks monitor the Alex Bregman market, and San Diego opts for continuity, keeping Michael King in the fold while adding Sung-Mun Song. We also touch on Kansas City's bullpen move, another reminder of how aggressively teams are trying to solve late-inning depth. We wrap with listener interaction, breaking down the latest USA First Base debate, where the results were decisive — and revealing in terms of how our audience value upside, age, and track record heading into the next international cycle. Steve and Devin connect the dots across signings, trades, and market behavior, keeping the focus on process over headlines as the offseason continues to evolve. ⚾️ Measured bets, shifting leverage, and trade dominoes starting to fall — winter baseball is officially underway.

Kansas City is using a $5 million grant to study how to reconnect communities torn apart by Highway 71. Commuters, residents, and urban planners continue to debate between multiple possibilities that could transform nearby neighborhoods and traffic in the area.

Tod and Davis are at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Missouri!Our hosts meet the head women's volleyball for Southern Methodist University Sam Erger and talk about a few cool ideas she used this season to win more points.Next, Davis and Tod talk volleyball with Leonard Armato, the former owner of the AVP. He discusses the future of volleyball and how he is helping to shape our bright future.Then The Volley Pod coaches greet Tony Ker from Hudl to discuss where the platform is headed and how things have been in this whirlwind breakout year.Last on this loaded episode of The Volley Pod Tod and Davis speak with the Associate Head Coach of Emporia State University Jeff Grove to talk setting!Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents' hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &The Volley Coach's Book of Lists by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL in the Kansas City Chiefs' 16-13 loss to Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers. Nick reflects on the nightmare season for Kansas City and breaks down why he expects Mahomes & KC to bounce back better than ever in 2026. Later, Nick reacts to Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice with the Baltimore Ravens... what's going on with Lamar? Is there a changing of the guard in the AFC? Next, Nick shares his thoughts on Trevor Lawrence leading the Jacksonville Jaguars against Bo Nix's Denver Broncos in a monster AFC battle. Are the Jags quiet Super Bowl contenders? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the person preaching on Sunday morning believes something completely different than the folks sitting in the pews? Well friends, that's exactly what we're digging into today. My buddy Ryan Burge brought the graphs—including some brand new data that hasn't even dropped on his Substack yet—and let me tell you, it's a real deal predicament for Mainline Protestantism. Turns out about 60-70% of mainline clergy identify as liberal, but only about 25% of the people in the pews do. That's not a gap, that's a canyon. We're talking ELCA, UCC, PCUSA, Episcopalians—the whole crew. And look, Ryan and I are both mainline folks, so we're not throwing rocks across the river here. We're throwing rocks at our own faces. We get into why this disconnect exists, what the "silver tsunami" of aging Boomers means for these congregations, and why young progressive folks aren't joining our churches even though we thought we built them a home. It's honest, it's a little uncomfortable, and yeah, we also talk about Zion Williamson and Christmas movies because that's just how we roll. If you want to go deeper on where American religion is headed, join me and Ryan along with Tony Jones for our upcoming class The Rise of the Nones this January at www.AmericanNones.com. Come on. You can WATCH the conversation and see the graphs on YouTube Dr. Ryan Burge is a professor of practice at the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author or co-author of four books including The Nones, The American Religious Landscape, and The Great Dechurching. He has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and POLITICO. He has also appeared on 60 Minutes, where Anderson Cooper called him, “one of the leading data analysts of religion and politics in the United States.” Previous Visits from Ryan Burge ⁠Gen Z Revival?: The Next Chapter in American Religious Life⁠ The 2024 Election & Religion Post-Mortem Distrust & Denominations Trust, Religion, & a Functioning Democracy What it's like to close a church The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping! Graphs about Religion & Politics w/ Spicy Banter a Year in Religion (in Graphs) Evangelical Jews, Educated Church-Goers, & other bits of dizzying data 5 Religion Graphs w/ a side of Hot Takes Myths about Religion & Politics Join us at Theology Beer Camp, October 8-10, in Kansas City!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS: The Rise of the Nones⁠⁠ One-third of Americans now claim no religious affiliation. That's 100 million people.  But here's what most church leaders get wrong: they're not all the same. Some still believe in God. Some are actively searching. Some are quietly indifferent. Some think religion is harmful.  Ryan Burge & Tony Jones have conducted the first large-scale survey of American "Nones", which reveals 4 distinct categories—each requiring a different approach. Understanding the difference could transform everything from your ministry to your own spiritual quest. ⁠⁠Get info & join the donation-based class (including 0) here.⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're looking for a sourdough loaf, a croissant, or a cake, the Kansas City region is full of bakeries worth exploring. Here's where to find the best from-scratch breads, pastries and more.

Retired Kansas City, Missouri, Police Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins tells the story of the unsolved murder of James Ragen. Gary Jenkins digs into an old-school Chicago Outfit story pulled from a vintage newspaper clip by legendary columnist Drew Pearson. The article centers on James M. Ragen,” a key figure in the Continental Press and Racing Wire—and what happened when the Outfit decided it wanted total control of the race wire business. This is a gritty snapshot of how Chicago's underworld allegedly dominated legitimate businesses in the 1940s—bars, taverns, suppliers, and especially gambling infrastructure—then used violence and influence to keep it that way. Gary returned to Chicago Outfit history after spotting an old Drew Pearson column: “A Songbird Who Sang, Murdered.” Who James Ragen was: a major player in distributing horse racing results nationwide How race wire services powered mob-controlled bookmaking across U.S. cities The Outfit's push to muscle in with a competing racing wire—and the warning: don't compete with Chicago Mob-linked figure Mo Annenberg and the money behind race wire “tolls” and kickbacks.  Outfit names mentioned in the takeover fight, including “Greasy Thumb” Jake Guzik and others from the era. Pearson claimed that Ragen gave information about mob domination in Chicago to the U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark, and that resulted in his murder. The broad daylight attack: a fruit truck pulls alongside, and a machine gun ambush erupts at a stoplight, and James Ragen goes down in a hail of .45 bullets. The “stranger-than-fiction” twist: Ragen later dies, and an autopsy allegedly finds a tube of mercury in his stomach. Why the case remained murky: the coroner allegedly refused to pin it cleanly as murder (per Pearson's reporting) Gary frames it as a reminder of how deep the Outfit’s influence ran in city systems and politics. Memorable Moments Ragen/Reagan's fatalistic line (as told by Pearson): “If they want you, they're gonna get you.” The bizarre mercury detail and Gary asking listeners if they've ever heard anything like it Why This Story Matters This bonus episode connects the dots between information networks (race results), organized gambling, and the Outfit's approach to business: control the pipeline, control the profit—and crush anyone who won't move aside. Gary invites listeners to share any other “old but gold” Chicago Outfit stories or clippings worth covering in future bonus episodes—and reminds everyone to check out his books and films (search Gary Jenkins on Amazon or visit his website). Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Transcript James Ragen race wire story Speaker: [00:00:00] Well, hey, all you wire tappers. Good to be back here in the studio. Gangland wire. This is Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City, Missouri Police Detective, formerly of the Intelligence Unit. I spent 14 years there investigating organized crime in Kansas City. Best 14 years of my life. Speaker: I think sometimes you know, I’ve got this True Crime podcast and we focus on the mob and I haven’t. Been to Chicago for a little bit, it seemed like. And I was, I was looking through some stuff from the Chicago outfit Facebook page, and there’s a newspaper clip on the, the, the group that has newspaper clips on it that had an article by a man named Drew Pearson. Speaker: Now, drew Pearson was a real famous columnist back in the forties and fifties, and the title of it is A Songbird Who, mur, who Sang, murdered. Now he starts off talking about the singing of Joe Vce. I guess he, he wrote this article about the time Joe Vce had all the newspapers, Andre, and talked about the New York mob. Speaker: But he had [00:01:00] a guy who talked about the Chicago outfit. He said that, he feels, he said that he felt responsible for the death of this informant outta Chicago. So he dropped in, he said he dropped into the morgue of Chicago’s American newspaper to refresh his memory just about this guy and, and what he said. This guy was a man named James M. Reagan, who was a of the continental press and racing wire. He was machine gunned down from a fruit truck. In August 14th, 1946, Speaker: Reagan, before he died, had told him many things in, in 1946 four years before the Koff Commission and just before he got killed. Reagan told Drew Pearson about the Chicago Mob rule and gave him permission to take it to the Attorney General of the United States, Tom Clark. Now, Tom Clark is the same guy who [00:02:00] commuted the sentences of. Speaker: The four Chicago outfit bosses who were given tenure prison sentences for the Hollywood scandal for, for trying to extort money from Hollywood unions and Hollywood film companies. Now this story that he told was about hotels and taverns and nightclubs and restaurants, and he said they’re all dominated by the mob in Chicago. Speaker: He said to hire a bartender, to buy ice cubes or to launder. Roller towels. Those are the old towels that you used to pull down in the bathrooms. I don’t think they have ’em anymore. Speaker: And they take those towels out and send them off and they’d launder ’em and give you a freshman to buy any beer. To replenish your alcohol supply in a bar, you had to do business with the mob. The mob ruled a very large part of Chicago. He took this story back to Attorney General Clark, who authorized a dozen or so FBI men to check on Reagan’s facts. Speaker: Couple weeks later, they reported back and he said, this is all [00:03:00] true. They also reported that the control of the underworld reached in a very high places in Chicago and political places, and then Illinois too, also to Tom Clark, although nobody really knew that at the time and, and only indirectly. Some of these rules of the underworld in Chicago were on the surface, respected businessmen and, and politicians whose names were household words in Chicago. Speaker: Some of them had reformed, but they still controlled the mob. They, which means that they maybe didn’t go out and do mob stuff anymore, but they still were, had some control in the mob. In some respects, Reagan’s information was much more important than that at Joe Bachi, especially when it came to Chicago. Speaker: Achi didn’t know anything about Chicago, didn’t talk about Chicago, but the Justice Department in Washington had no jurisdiction at the time, which is kind of interesting. They had to pass a lot of special laws in order to bring the feds in or catch these guys on a, some kind of a interstate. Violation [00:04:00] now, they just didn’t wanna do it because they had interstate theft at that time. Speaker: There’s a lot of things they could do. Transportation, women across state lines for immoral purposes. They could use the interstate transportation of stolen autos. There was all kinds of stuff they could use, but, but they wouldn’t use it. Claim the state’s rights city of Chicago and state of Illinois responsible, not the FBI or the Justice Department now, ain’t, that’s something they claim they had no responsibility for all this crime going on in Chicago. Speaker: Lot different than it is today. The feds are trying to, to send the national Guard in and, and all the new federal police, a newly hired federal police , into Chicago to. Clean up Chicago. So back then they didn’t want anything to do with Chicago. Called drew Pearson back a little later, shortly after, and there was a leaky place up there in Washington. Speaker: He said the mob. Was wise to him. They were out to get him and he asked for FBI protection, the FBI did give him a bodyguard for a short period of time. But you know, it, that didn’t last. And Reagan [00:05:00] himself was not exactly a saint. He was, he was the the bar boss of the continental racing wire. And he, you know, he distributed raising results. Speaker: And there’s a huge amount of gambling in all the different cities that was ran by the mob. And the results came over this continental racing wire. Immediately you could have a race in, in upstate in Saratoga. And when that, that race was done, the results were sent back to Chicago and Kansas City and Baltimore, and, and Cleveland and all those states. Speaker: And he was involved with a mob associate named Mo Annenberg and distributing this news to RS all over the country. He actually had some minor altercations with this Mo Annenberg, who was definitely a mob associate when Annenberg wanted to increase the race wire tolls to some certain publications that that weren’t kicking back to the mob. Speaker: He wanted almost, he wanted to almost triple him from $200 a week to $500 a week. And his troubles really began because [00:06:00] Chicago Mob had started their own racing wire that was gonna compete with them. And, you know, you just don’t compete with the Chicago outfit on a business level. You just don’t compete with them. Speaker: A couple of names he said, Jaime Levin and greasy th. And greasy thumb, Jake Guzzi directed that battle to take over the race wire. The former Illinois State Senator involved Pat Burns. He was working for the mob acquired property over over, over the tracks where men with binoculars could flash the odds and the race results to offices, which then in turn sent ’em out over the wire to bookmakers all over the country. Speaker: And Reagan’s continental wire was already doing the same thing. And the take on this was fabulous for the mob and the mob demanded Reagan move over and let them have it all. You know, the mob, you just don’t, if they wanna move in, they’re gonna take it all. They’re always gonna take it all. Probably that’s what induced Reagan to talk to him. Speaker: Do Drew Pearson [00:07:00] opines and ’cause he had threats on his life even before this. And, and I think he thought maybe he could bring a lot of federal heat onto the mob in Chicago. That then would back them off from trying to take over the race wire business. You know, it’s you know, it’s a way to use the FBI or the police to take out competition really, is probably what it really comes down to, what it really was. Speaker: You know, drew Pearson says, you know, when a man calls you on the phone and tells you in detail about one time he found two gunmen laying outside his home, waiting for him to come out, and he tries to do something about it. And that’s when he called the FBI you know, and they said, manpower short, we got other problems to handle. Speaker: And. And Reagan kept calling Drew Pearson and kept calling saying, you know, my life’s in danger. And, and Drew Pearson, he was telling the truth. Reagan finally hired two bodyguards, what he should have done all on his own before a retired policeman named Walter Peltier and a truck driver named Marty Waltz. Speaker: The retired policeman might be okay, although that [00:08:00] would be suspect with a mob in Chicago. He just as soon turned him over for a little more money as guard him. I got a feeling. Two months after. Reagan talked to Drew Pearson. He was driving home about five 30 in the afternoon. A gray sedan with Indiana plates stopped in front of him in per Pershing Road and State Street. Speaker: The traffic light turned and the two bodyguards were following him in a close behind. They expected trouble, but not till they got home. And not in broad daylight on the streets of Chicago and downtown Chicago with all the traffic around. Well, a fruit truck, a light delivery truck with crates of fruit on it, and a tarponing across the top. Speaker: Pulled up alongside Reagan at this light. All of a sudden the Taron was pulled aside. This just like TV folks, machine gun stressed out and bam, bam, bam. I mean, they, they fired off round after round into Reagan’s car, light changed in the fruit truck, and the gray sedan moved on out. [00:09:00] Reagan was taken immediate to a hospital, and he was still alive, and he was kind of philosophical. Speaker: According to Drew Pearson. He says, well, I guess if they want you, they’re gonna get you. This was not the end of the story though. Re Reagan began to recover from the mods bullets. Three Chicago cops had sat in shifts outside his hospital room, one on each shift, and, and so, you know, they couldn’t finish the job in the hospital room, and Reagan got better and better. Speaker: But then finally on August 14th, this is about what, two months later, he dies. The autopsy showed that there was a tube of mercury had been placed inside his stomach enough to kill three men. Now, go figure. Have you ever heard of that? They placed it, I somehow they placed a tube of. Mercury in his stomach. Speaker: I guess he threw some of the wounds he had or something. They must have had a doctor involved. I’m not sure how that happened. That’s a, that’s a weird one there folks. That is something else. Any of you guys ever heard [00:10:00] anything more strange than that? Let me know. But put his tube of mercury in his stomach. Speaker: Crazy. The coroner ruled that he could not charge murder since he couldn’t say whether Reagan had died of gunshot wounds or of mercury poison. I think he’d charge murder either way. Well it sounded like the coroner was on the take too. You know, the outfit had Chicago wired in most of the political offices in 19 46, 47, 48. Speaker: Clear up to really up to the seventies, and the operation Graylord started knocking some of that out. They don’t know. They just don’t know whether some mobster came in there and or they bribed somebody. But more than likely, they bribed somebody to get that tube of mercury in his stomach. Death of James N. Speaker: Reagan remains one of Chicago’s 974 unsolved Gangland Slain since 1919, and that this was back in the fifties or so when this article was written. So that’s the end of James Reagan and the end of [00:11:00] his. Wire service, a continental press and racing wire in the total domination of Chicago, of the wire services, especially west of New York. Speaker: I mean Chicago. They wanted to rule everything west of New York and they did so. Anyhow. If you got any other old stories like that that are kind of interesting, let me know. I’m putting this up as a little bonus episode, and I really appreciate y’all tuning in. Don’t forget, I got books and movies out there to sell and go to my website or go to Amazon, just search for Gary Jenkins. Speaker: You might wanna take a look at the VA website. If you’re in, been in the service and you think you have a problem with PTSD or alcoholism or anything like that, if you have a problem with gambling via 8 1 800. Bets off or whatever. Your state has all the gambling casinos in the United States. Speaker: Whenever they get awarded a gambling license, they have to kick in so much money to provide services for people with problems with [00:12:00] gambling. They have problems with alcoholism straight you know, our friend Anthony Ruano, he’s got a website out there. Just go to his website and he’s, there’s a way to contact him on that. Speaker: I used, I sometimes say a number. I’m not sure if that number’s still any good. And I guess that’s all I got. Thanks a lot guys.

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