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Every red flag in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case got logged by somebody, and not one of them connected the dots in time. Tony Brueski breaks down the full D4vd case for True Crime Today, starting with a welfare check that should have ended very differently. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore three times in early 2024. That led Riverside County deputies to musician David Burke's phone number, and LA County deputies to his West Hollywood front door. Burke showed them a yearbook photo and claimed he'd met her only once. Deputies told him plainly that she was thirteen and a runaway, then left without further action. Prosecutors allege what came next was deliberate. Burke is accused of paying one of Celeste's junior high classmates a thousand dollars to hand her a new phone so contact could continue uninterrupted. Over the following year, prosecutors say she traveled with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and had his name on her ring finger, all while still in seventh grade. The case takes an even stranger turn when you look at Burke's own music. His breakout single, the album it's from, and the alter ego he built around both all echo the allegations prosecutors are now making about a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months passed between investigators finding Celeste's remains and Burke's arrest, a stretch that included three grand jury panels, a friend fleeing to Montana to avoid a subpoena, and Burke's family fighting the grand jury in a Texas courtroom. He now faces first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. That financial gain allegation is the piece prosecutors say ties everything back to Burke's career. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #TrueCrimeToday #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste
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Two sheriff's departments, one phone call, and a yearbook photo, that's as close as anyone came to stopping what happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tony Brueski lays out the full D4vd case for Hidden Killers, starting with the welfare check that should have changed everything and didn't. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore three separate times in early 2024. Riverside County deputies traced her phone records back to musician David Burke and called him. LA County deputies then went to Burke's West Hollywood home. He showed them a yearbook photo, claimed he'd met her once, and deputies told him straight to his face that she was thirteen and a runaway. Then they walked out the door. Prosecutors say what followed was calculated. Burke allegedly paid one of Celeste's junior high classmates a thousand dollars to slip her a new phone so contact never had to stop. Over the next year, she reportedly traveled with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and had his name on her ring finger, all while she was still in seventh grade. Then there's the art. D4vd's biggest song, his album title, and the alter ego built around it all echo what prosecutors now allege took place inside a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months separated the discovery of Celeste's remains from Burke's arrest. Three grand jury panels heard testimony in that window. A friend fled to Montana to dodge a subpoena, and Burke's own family fought the grand jury in a Texas courtroom rather than answer questions. He now faces first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. Prosecutors say the financial gain charge points directly at motive tied to Burke's public career. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #HiddenKillers #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste
A thirteen-year-old went missing three times, and two different sheriff's departments still couldn't stop what happened to her. Tony Brueski walks through the entire D4vd case for Hidden Killers Live, from the welfare check nobody escalated to the charges that followed. Celeste Rivas Hernandez disappeared from Lake Elsinore three times in early 2024 before her parents' reports led Riverside County deputies to musician David Burke's phone number. LA County deputies handled the welfare check at his West Hollywood home, where Burke pulled up a yearbook photo and said he barely knew her. Deputies confirmed her age and runaway status to his face, then left, closing out a report that should have triggered far more scrutiny than it did. According to prosecutors, that's when things accelerated. Burke allegedly paid a classmate of Celeste's a thousand dollars to deliver her a new phone so the two could keep talking. Over the year that followed, prosecutors say she traveled with him across the country and overseas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and wore his name on her ring finger while still in middle school. The unsettling part doesn't end there. D4vd's most successful song, the album it came from, and the persona built around both all mirror what prosecutors now allege happened inside a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months passed between the discovery of Celeste's remains and Burke's eventual arrest, during which three grand jury panels convened, a friend of Burke's fled to Montana to avoid testifying, and his family fought the grand jury process in Texas. Burke is now charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. That financial gain allegation ties the charges directly to Burke's career and public image. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #HKLive #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste
Courts fast-track more immigration cases towards deportation at a SoCal facility. People living near the Lineage warehouse can apply to stay at an Airbnb. Why L-A wants to create more spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
It could be the hottest day of the year in SoCal. LA County considers joining the suit to block Paramount's Warner Brothers takeover. The reason why the tides keep getting higher along the SoCal coast. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
This week, Phil is joined by guest co-host Randy Wang of KABC Radio for three stories out of Sacramento and LA that all come down to the same question: who's actually accountable when the numbers don't add up?First, the documented timeline behind the FBI's investigation into Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson — including new reporting that an informant was recording conversations inside Newsom's political circle a full year before Trump returned to office, and how the case reaches back to a dormant campaign account belonging to Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee for governor.Then, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuit to block the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger — filed a month after the U.S. Department of Justice cleared the same deal. Phil and Randy dig into the split between LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's push to protect entertainment jobs from the merger and new reporting that Paramount's own advisers are now discussing whether to move the company out of California entirely.Finally, LA County's decision to strip $300 million in homeless services funding from LAHSA after an independent audit found the agency couldn't verify how $2.3 billion was actually spent — and whether handing the same money to a brand-new department solves the problem or just renames it.Three stories, one hour, no political team — just the documents.California Underground airs live every Tuesday at 8PM PST on YouTube, with the full episode available here on your podcast app afterward.Read The Gilded State, Phil's book on California's political dysfunction: www.thegildedstate.comMore from California Underground:Substack: caunderground.substack.comInstagram & TikTok: @californiaundergroundX: @ca_underground
The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (7.13) Teen takeovers: Don’t do it, kids! And if you must, pick a spot where the cops aren’t vigilant — steer clear of Orange County strongholds like Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, because OC law enforcement will call in the cavalry at the first sign of trouble. Head to LA County or the San Fernando Valley instead, where we run wild, and who knows, Timmy might even show up to DJ! Timmy reminisces about his old “Mazda Ashtray” and the clever hack he used to get AAA to tow him to and from Hollywood Hills parties. Knott’s Berry Farm has already tipped off local OC cops about a planned teen takeover at the park. In other news, there were two separate home invasion attempts — one in Porter Ranch and another in Woodland Hills — proving that with the FIFA World Cup wrapping up, LA is happily returning to its regularly scheduled crime programming. And finally, one of Hollywood’s most iconic landmarks is in trouble: Legendary Television City, home to The Price Is Right, The Carol Burnett Show, and decades of TV history, could be headed for sale as owner Hackman Capital Partners struggles with over $350 million in debt amid the production slowdown. Timmy and Crozier are sad about it, but hey — Mayor Karen Bass is on the case, and she never screws anything up, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are diving into the explosive saga of boxing star David Benavidez after his fiancée reportedly hacked his Instagram to announce their wedding is off due to his "personal struggles."
The squad attempts to mediate a high-stakes Homie Helpline where Armando is forced to choose between losing $1,500 or spending a five-day Cancun vacation sharing a room with his brand-new ex-girlfriend. Between the travel drama, the crew investigates a scandalous probe into LA County coroners leaking graphic autopsy details for profit and roasts boxing star David Benavidez after his fiancée allegedly hacked his Instagram to air out his "personal struggles." [Edited by @iamdyre
Boyle Heights leaders say the company at the center of last month's warehouse fire can't give them concrete commitments. LA County firefighters get a hero's welcome after returning from rescue efforts in Venezuela. The LA County plan to let non-profits get the first shot when an apartment building hits the market. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Why a proposal to clean water from the Arroyo Seco has sparked controversy among three cities. An Altadena school destroyed in the Eaton fire is hoping comedy can help fund its recovery. And how mahjong is making its way to L.A. County parks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Folks near the site of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire face a new threat... the critters. LA County is doling out some big bucks to the family of a man killed by an alleged police gang. Higher minimum wages kick in today for a number of cities. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
#238: 40 CIOs. 40 Different Missions. How LA County's CIO Holds IT Together — with Info-Tech Research GroupSummaryLos Angeles County is the largest county in the U.S. serving over 10 million people across 40+ different departments.They just passed a $46 billion budget. And their CIO, Peter Loo, has to coordinate with 40 other CIOs to get anything done.That's not a technology problem. That's one of the hardest leadership and governance challenges in all of public sector — and Peter has been doing it for over 30 years because, as he put it, “You can see the impact you make directly in the services being delivered.” That stayed with me. I coach high school basketball for the same reason.I sat down with Peter and Hannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer at Info-Tech Research Group, on-site at the 36th floor of The Gas Company Tower in downtown Los Angeles.Peter and Hannes have been working together since around 2010 — across an EHR implementation at five hospitals, a data center consolidation from 42 facilities down to one T5, a countywide voting system, and more. This is one of the longest, most tested partnerships I've seen in public sector. And the lessons transfer far beyond LA.Welcome to episode 238!GuestsPeter Loo, Chief Information Officer, Los Angeles County, CAHannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer, Info-Tech Research GroupTimestamps(0:00) Peter Loo introduces LA County — 40 departments, 40 CIOs, and a $46 billion budget(2:00) The EHR origin story — five hospitals, one system, five different implementations(4:00) What made it succeed — executive commitment, empowered steering committees, and a “not if but how” mindset(8:00) AI governance lessons — why principles beat prescriptive guidelines, and how LA County worked with GovAI Coalition(12:00) How Info-Tech engages — blueprints, guided implementations, workshops, and full consulting(16:00) The data center consolidation — 42 data centers, some were closets, some next to refrigerators(18:00) How to communicate with executives — the language of value, risk, and constituent services(22:00) The most contentious meeting of Hannes' career — CIOs in one room who thought they'd agreed. They hadn't.(28:30) “We want you to do what you did for DHS” — the moment that defined the partnership(33:00) Closing advice — commit to the mission, be patient and persistent, always do it as a “we”Listen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.
Send us Fan MailMel Tillekeratne is the co-founder and executive director of The Shower of Hope, a Los Angeles nonprofit formally known as End Homelessness California. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Mel moved to Los Angeles in 2003, and a chance wrong turn through Skid Row in 2011 set him on a path from volunteer to full-time advocate. He first founded Monday Night Mission, a grassroots effort that served up to 250 meals a night to people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row, before co-founding The Shower of Hope in 2017 to bring free mobile showers directly to unhoused communities across LA County. The organization is headquartered in Alhambra and operates across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. In this episode, Mel shares how a single mobile shower trailer grew into a fleet of eight units serving thousands of people each month, including sites in Pasadena, South El Monte, and South Pasadena. He explains why a shower is more than hygiene. It is a dignity-first entry point into case management and housing resources. He walks through the organization's safe parking program, Destination Hope, which gives people living in their vehicles a secure overnight space with meals and restroom access, and Hope Housing for Students, which provides furnished homes for homeless community college students ages 18 to 28 in cities including Monterey Park and Pasadena. Mel also talks candidly about the barriers unhoused people face in trusting service providers, the connection between dignity and housing stability, and what independent living really looks like for the young adults in their student housing program. For SGV viewers, this episode hits close to home. Mel points out directly that compared to the City of LA, the San Gabriel Valley has far fewer resources for people experiencing homelessness, and The Shower of Hope is actively working to close that gap with programs rooted right here in our communities. Whether you have driven through Pasadena, seen someone sleeping in their car near Alhambra, or heard about the growing number of college students facing housing insecurity, Mel's work speaks to challenges that are local, urgent, and solvable. For anyone searching for information about homelessness resources, mobile showers, safe parking, or student housing programs in the San Gabriel Valley and greater LA area, this episode is essential listening. If this episode moved you, please subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share it with someone in your community. You can find shower schedules, safe parking locations, and student housing information at theshowerofhope.org. _______________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com
Jurors in the Palisades Fire trial are deadlocked after a moment of confusion in the courtroom. LA Mayor Karen Bass condemns the Supreme Court's immigration rulings and calls on Congress to take action. A judge refuses to freeze payments in LA County's massive sexual abuse settlement despite claims of fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The LA Fire Department says the Boyle Heights warehouse fire is officially knocked down. Now the attention turns to all that spoiled food. Drug ODs are down across LA County. LA Unified makes their new leader permanent. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Federal disaster funding for fire survivors is extended. L.A. County authorities say leave the fireworks up to the pros this July 4th. A limited food pop up shows love to the 6-2-6. Plus more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 4 (6.23) World-class pulmonologist Dr. Ray Casciari of St. Joseph in Orange joins Tim Conway Jr. as health concerns intensify over the Boyle Heights fire, now blanketing several cities in smoke for seven straight days. The blaze ignited Wednesday from what authorities say was a solar system atop the Lineage cold-storage facility — and it's now believed to have started during testing by solar contractors. Air quality concerns linger across LA, but the EPA and South Coast Air Quality Management District say they've found nothing beyond normal post-fire combustible material. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for LA County, hours after Mayor Karen Bass issued a local emergency declaration. (And yes — TV dinners really did mean TV.) Plus: the World Cup offside rule, finally made simple — why "cherry-picking" is illegal and what it takes to follow your team around the globe. A snake-in-the-toilet warning you won't forget. And NBA Draft history: the Washington Wizards take BYU's AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall — a program first — ahead of Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson in one of the deepest classes in years. Stick around for the Taco Bell love story: an 81-year-old couple renews their vows at the drive-thru and lands free lunch for life.
Nicole (15-year LA County narcotics K9 veteran, now head trainer) and Adam (5-year handler, transitioned from interdiction) discuss real operational stories, breed selection, and what it actually takes to work narcotics dogs in one of the busiest K9 programs in the country.What We Cover:Being a female handler in a male-dominated field (Nicole's journey)Adam's unconventional path: interdiction officer to K9 handlerThe reality check: your first operational search warrantsReal case stories: $150K cash hidden in a lunch pail, 10 pounds of meth in tortillasWhy you can't disregard food searches (even when it looks like trash)The breed shift: why LA County moved away from German Shorthair PointersDutch Shepherds vs. Spaniels vs. Malinois for cluttered house searchesThe "praise off" method (training the same way you work operationally)Nicole's trainer philosophy: "You do, but you don't" (why it works)Why new handlers shouldn't get hand-me-down dogsThe worst handlers are the ones with the best dogs (and why)Blending training with real operational deployments (dogs in search warrants day 1)Marker system implementation at LA CountyDecision-making under pressure in volatile environmentsNicole and Adam discuss how their program has evolved, lessons learned from multiple dog breeds, and why the biggest growth comes from handlers who are willing to be uncomfortable and humble.________________________________________
There is a “false wall” often placed between contemplative life and political action—a story implying that inner peace and outer justice are separate vocations. This imaginary divide exhausts us. In a world facing converging crises, how do those dedicated to healing move beyond the limits of individualized work to support systemic transformation? Join somatics experts and social change practitioners Nkem Ndefo and Staci K. Haines for a conversation introducing The Outer Work Project; an initiative dedicated to bridging trauma healing spaces with sustained social and climate justice movements. This episode explores how to move from personal healing as solely an inward practice into a rooted force for collective change. Guests Nkem Ndefo is an alchemist, disabled Black midwife, facilitator, coach, and strategist. She is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit, a model for embodied healing and liberatory change rooted in neuroscience and social justice. Her work spans the US, UK, and Palestine. Staci K. Haines has been working at the intersections of personal and social transformation for over 30 years through politicized somatics, trauma healing, embodied leadership, and transformative justice. She is the co-founder of Generative Somatics and co-leads The Outer Work Project. She is the author of The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing and Social Justice. Rae Abileah (facilitator) is a social change strategist, Jewish faith leader, and member of the SAND team. Her work spans Beautiful Trouble, The Nature Conservancy Agility Lab, and ALAS, weaving cultural connection, the arts, and frontline community leadership as pathways to healing and climate justice. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & opening from SAND 00:03 — Rae opens: breathing, interdependence, and tending the whole amidst brokenness 00:07 — Nkem and Staci introduce themselves: lineage, the politic of suffering, and why this work 00:15 — The false wall: separating spiritual and political 00:16 — Case study: National Domestic Workers Alliance and embodied leadership 00:19 — Case study: LA County health system, anti-racism work, and the word "love" 00:25 — Burnout, overwhelm, and sustaining movement work from the inside out 00:35 — Consent, boundaries, and building a somatic culture in organizations 00:43 — Tearing down vs. building: holding contradictions without collapsing 00:48 — Visioning our yes: what a racially just feminist social democracy could feel like 00:50 — Legacy, small acts, and what we're building together 01:00 — Closing reflections: love as action and trusting our courage Resources & Links Nkem Ndefo Lumos Transforms — website The Resilience Toolkit Lumos Transforms Community (global network) Practicing Liberation — contributing author (North Atlantic Books, 2024) Staci K. Haines Website: StaciHaines.com The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing and Social Justice — North Atlantic Books, 2019 Generative Somatics The Outer Work Project Strozzi Institute Rae Abileah CreateWell Beautiful Trouble ALAS — Ayudando Latinos a Soñar Organizations & concepts referenced National Domestic Workers Alliance — Staci's 7-year embodied leadership program with domestic worker organizers Ai-jen Poo — founder of NDWA — referenced throughout the NDWA story Movement Generation — Just Transitions zine — "From Banks and Tanks to Cooperation and Caring," referenced by Staci as an essential framework for a regenerative economy Terry Tempest Williams — The Glorians (audiobook) — Rae references the passage "We cannot breathe" during the opening generationFIVE — founded by Staci, committed to ending child sexual abuse within five generations using transformative justice approaches SAND Events, Courses and Films What Occupation Does to the Soul: A Global Reverberations of Palestinian Historical Trauma — June 26th, with Dr. Samah Jabr, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Dr. Jennifer Mullan Decolonial Mental Health Practices — Four-part webinar series with Dr. Samah Jabr The Eternal Song film series Contact SAND podcast@scienceandnonduality.com Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
For Watchdog Wednesday, LAist reporter Cato Hernández goes over the election results of two sitting L.A. county judges who faced ethical issues. Pasadena Unified School District is facing backlash for a plan to remove nearly 200 trees. Where you can celebrate Juneteenth this Friday around SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Michellene Davis began her career as a trial litigator and public defender in Newark, where she kept arguing the same point to juries: if her client had had access to healthcare, none of them would be in that courtroom. That insight has shaped a career spanning law, government, and now national health equity. In this episode of Inspiring Women, host Laurie McGraw sits down with Michellene Davis, Esq., President and CEO of National Medical Fellowships (NMF). Founded in 1946, NMF is one of America's oldest diversity organizations and works to close the physician shortage by building a more representative healthcare workforce. ABOUT MICHELLENE DAVIS Michellene describes her career as "chutes and ladders," but the through line is consistent: integrity, systems thinking, and a refusal to set policy through a privileged lens. Her path includes: - Trial litigator and public defender in Newark, New Jersey - Senior policy advisor in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Youngest CEO of the New Jersey State Lottery, a $2.4 billion entity and one of the state's largest revenue producers - First African American and only the second woman to serve as New Jersey State Treasurer, overseeing a multi-billion dollar budget and pension portfolio - First African American to serve as Chief Policy Counsel to the Governor - Co-author of "Changing Missions, Changing Lives" (ForbesBooks, 2020) WHAT NMF DOES Over its history, NMF has awarded more than $50 million to over 35,000 alumni, training not only physicians but physician leaders who reflect the communities they serve. Michellene explains why this is a problem that touches everyone, not just under-resourced communities: a six-month wait to see a specialist is becoming the norm, with roughly one physician for every 1,000 people in LA County and one for every 3,000 in parts of Mississippi and Georgia. She also unpacks the "curb cut effect" and the research showing that diverse clinical teams produce better outcomes for every patient. A PERSONAL CONVERSATION ON CAREGIVING The conversation then turns personal. Michellene opens up about caring for her mother through advanced Alzheimer's for the past 13 years, the disproportionate caregiving burden carried by women leaders, and the friends she has lost to that invisible weight. She closes with the question she believes every high-achieving woman should sit with: when you are lowered into the ground, what do you want to have truly done? A wide-ranging conversation on systems change, health equity, leadership, and legacy. IN THIS EPISODE - The patient the system failed - Why "universal healthcare" kept appearing in her courtroom arguments - The accidental path into government leadership - Becoming the youngest CEO of the NJ State Lottery - First African American and second woman NJ State Treasurer - Holding the purse vs. deciding where to place the coins - Inside NMF and the fight against the physician shortage - The curb cut effect and why representation improves outcomes - 13 years of caregiving and what it taught her about leadership - The caregiving burden on women, and the friends she lost - Her advice on legacy for mid-career women leaders Hosted by Laurie McGraw, where she has the best world women leaders every week and shares their stories and insights!
LA's District Attorney goes before a judge to delay payments in the County's massive sex abuse settlement, and survivors aren't happy. LA's homelessness agency isn't spending all the money in its budget. And in Orange County, a six-figure salary can qualify you for low-income housing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Federal agents raid the company where the chemical emergency in Garden Grove occurred. An LA County sales tax measure to fund hospitals and clinics is on track to pass. Orange County decided how to divvy up public money recovered from Andrew Do. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
As democrats push Graham Platner over the finish line in Maine, the sham that was their "believe all women" battle cry unravels for all to see. CNN's Van Jones says democrats didn't vote FOR the guy accused of roughing up his girlfriends. They voted AGAINST Donald Trump. More than half of democrats polled say they'd rather live in a country other than the United States. California's dirty voter rolls have been a problem for decades. How is it possible for LA County to have 114% voter registration?
Yet another sales tax hike in Los Angeles County in on track to passSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Herold comes in Wednesday on a lighter news day and makes the most of the material he has. Trump himself just debunked the June 30 Tulsi decode by announcing Pulte takes over on June 19, and Jon asks the obvious question: do any of the people who built entire posts around that date plan to retract them? Trump also signed the Secure America Act and made live comments claiming the reason Steve Hilton got approved quickly in California while Spencer Pratt got bumped is because he put enough heat on them. Jon reads that as an interesting but incomplete theory about how the fraud system responds to pressure. FISA 702 is expiring this week, Trump is posting that it must pass for World Cup and America 250 safety, and Jon's read is simple: the intelligence community does not need a law to surveil people and will continue doing so regardless. Jon also plays a Tim Pool 2021 clip where Pool calls election fraud talk voter suppression and warns it could get him demonetized on YouTube, then looks at Pool's current viral California fraud posts and has some thoughts about the consistency. The Save America Act hit 50 votes on a Mike Lee amendment with Susan Collins, SpaceX goes public Friday, and LA County voters are allegedly voting to raise their own taxes.
CARMELO ANTHONY FOUND GUILTY A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. Awaiting sentencing. Voter Fraud in CA? LA County woman to plead guilty to paying people on Skid Row to register to vote. A Los Angeles County woman who worked as a longtime signature collector for ballot initiatives has agreed to plead guilty to paying people, including homeless individuals in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, to register to vote, officials announced Monday. Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CARMELO ANTHONY FOUND GUILTY A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. Awaiting sentencing. Voter Fraud in CA? LA County woman to plead guilty to paying people on Skid Row to register to vote. A Los Angeles County woman who worked as a longtime signature collector for ballot initiatives has agreed to plead guilty to paying people, including homeless individuals in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, to register to vote, officials announced Monday. Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Officials suggested he simply use the “back door” or seek “mental health counseling” if the “pride” flag caused him distress. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.
DOCKET ALERTS: A federal judge in Colorado enjoined the National Science Foundation from shutting down the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder. APA, FTW! The DC Circuit ruled that Pete Hegseth's policy kicking out all trans service members and barring enlistment by anyone who ever had a diagnosis of gender dysphoria is rooted in animus and cannot stand. But the remedy was narrowly cabined to the plaintiffs in this case, and only those who are currency active duty. The Supreme Court let Alabama redraw its Congressional maps while primary voting was already underway and use a racially-discriminatory map in order to squeeze one more Republican seat in Congress out for the 2026 midterms. Doofus of the Day: BATMAN! Eric Batman, some whiny dork in LA who says his Christian faith means that he has to work from home during June lest he be oppressed by a trans flag flying outside his office. The grifters at Liberty Counsel eagerly fundraising off their preposterous trollsuit on Doofus's behalf. MAIN SHOW: The DOJ filed a superseding indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center. It's meant to remedy the obvious deficiencies in the first indictment, but it actually seems to bolster the SPLC's claim that they were trying to protect informants, not take down donors. Meanwhile, DOJ seems to have leaked a draft version of the new indictment to reporters before presenting it to the grand jurors, potentially violating grand jury secrecy. SPLC moved for a show cause order forcing DOJ to explain "its conduct and why it should not be sanctioned considering the prejudicial consequences at stake here." Back in Chicago, US Attorney Andrew Boutros explained that he wasn't inappropriately trying to voir dire the grand jury. Perish the thought! And how very dare you, sir! He was just advising them that if they didn't think they could convict, they should put their hands up and explain themselves. Ummmmm….. On May 1, NASDAQ implemented major rule changes to the way in which newly-public companies can join the Nasdaq 100 index. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research v. National Science Foundation https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72496922/university-corporation-for-atmospheric-research-v-national-science/ Talbott v. USA [Trans Troops DC Circuit] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69800554/nicolas-talbott-v-usa/ Allen v. Milligan (Alabama redistricting) [Supreme Court stay] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a1314_7m58.pdf SpaceX Prospectus https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1181412/000162828026036936/spaceexplorationtechnologi.htm NASDAQ 100 New Methodology https://indexes.nasdaq.com/docs/Methodology_NDX.pdf Liberty Counsel's press release (Batman v. Los Angeles County) https://lc.org/newsroom/details/260530-la-to-christians-youre-mentally-ill Batman v. LA County [docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72385442/eric-batman-v-los-angeles-county/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc Copy of Batman's complaint [via Liberty Counsel] https://lc.org/PDFs/Attachments2PRsLAs/2026/031026-1VerifiedComplaint.pdf US v. SPLC https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73223865/united-states-v-southern-poverty-law-center-inc/ US Attorney Andrew Boutros Statement https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/media/1443716/dl?inline Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod
Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (6.3) Pasadena PD is doing training tonight, so if you live in northeast Pasadena, expect lots of booms, bangs, choppers and controlled explosions. Isn’t that right near Altadena? Haven’t those people suffered enough? Meanwhile, Tom Steyer has blown nearly a billion dollars on politics and still can’t get people to like him. Rough business. In better news, 133 bottles of century-old wine was found hidden in a Czech castle since World War II. And this morning feds raided a $35 million mansion in Newport Coast and arrested a US-Iranian guy for selling secrets to Iran. At that price, how much is the property tax?! Then to wrap it up, Timmy read a really touching letter from a woman whose retired LA County firefighter husband lost their beloved dog Pierre, a 13-year-old Human Remains Detection K9 who just crossed the rainbow bridge. Got a little dusty in the studio on that one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:08 — Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization. His latest book is Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? 00:20 — Sam Ribakoff is a reporter, journalism teacher, communicator for labor unions. He has reported on the LA County elections for LA Taco. 00:33 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years. The post Unpacking Election Results in California; Plus, Races in LA County and San Francisco appeared first on KPFA.
If you have information regarding missing hiker Monica Reza, contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau – Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. Detective Rincon or Detective Sanchez are leading the investigation, and you can also reach out to the Crescenta Valley Station at (818) 248-3464. Today we are talking about a missing person's case out of LA County. Her family is begging for her disappearance to be remembered and revisited so that the investigation stays active. They want to know what happened to their loved one, Monica Jacinto Reza.The DetailsMonica Reza was a brilliant and fit 60 year old woman. In the early morning hours of June 22nd, 2025, she'd dropped off her car at the house of one of two hiking companions, people she knew from the yoga studio she went to, and they carpooled to the trailhead near Mount Materman in the Angeles National Forest.As the crow flies, the trailhead is 30 miles from the city of angels. Monica was an avid hiker, she might have been 60 years old, but she was lean and fit. As the three ascended, one of the companions, the only other female, decided to bail out. The elevation and aggressive climb didn't seem to agree with her. She told Monica and the male that she'd stick around the area and meet them on their descent. But that would be the last time she saw Monica.About 9am, Monica and the male summited Mount Waterman. The companion shared the photo of Monica there, and another taken some feet down from there beside a lightning-struck tree. That male wasn't in the photos, and none with him on the summit were ever released to the public. Neither was his name.Curiously, the male took off at a jogging pace down the mountain. And Monica Reza followed close behind. I say curiously, because seasoned hikers said the terrain on that part of the trail was too riddled with dead pine needles, too rocky and too steep to make jogging safe. But the metadata shows that's the pace they traveled.Before they'd reached their other companion, who still waited for them, the trail forked left and right. The male hiker told rescuers later that he signaled to Monica to take the right fork and she waved in return, seeming to understand the instruction. And here's where Monica Reza went missing. He looked back ten or so minutes later, and Monica was no longer behind him. The male said he doubled back, calling for Monica, which their female friend reported hearing from below them, but still no Monica. He looked around, called out and soon met up with the female companion. Alarmed, they kept looking and soon, by luck, ,encountered a group of five people, one of which was a regular volunteer for search and rescue. By 11am, they'd reported Monica missing to authorities. There was a multi-county, multi-jurisdiction response to the call. Soon people were combing the trail and mountainside. Search dogs were enlisted. A helicopter with FLIR was used. The takeaway is there was an immediate reSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyBuy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
Why one L.A. County judges race is in the spotlight over alleged ethics violations. A Los Angeles federal courthouse is being renamed in honor of the activists who paved the way for desegregation in California schools. And L.A. will soon get its own Major League Volleyball franchise. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Jon Herold comes in on Memorial Day a little lighter than usual, kids are in the backyard on the slip and slide, and the news is slow enough to get real about some things that need saying. The biggest one: everybody is getting very excited about the reports Tulsi Gabbard is expected to release before she leaves, covering Havana syndrome, COVID origins, and 2020 election fraud. Jon is asking the questions nobody wants to sit with: why are these reports being rushed out because she is leaving, were they always going to come on this timeline, and is a report released under these circumstances going to be complete or a limited hangout? Trump posted a lengthy Memorial Day Truth Social mandating that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan all sign the Abraham Accords simultaneously with any Iran deal, calling it the most historic document ever signed. Jon reads every word. Orange County had a cracked chemical tank threatening 40,000 residents before stabilizing. Jon is skeptical Spencer Pratt can overcome LA County's election system regardless of how well he campaigns. A former federal prosecutor was just indicted for allegedly trying to steal sealed Jack Smith documents, and Jon gives it measured credit while pointing out it is not quite the accountability he is actually waiting for.
We check in on California's native and endangered Southwestern pond turtles. A ban on fireworks for two dozen cities in LA County may be lifted. And, Censpia celebrates 25 years of outdoor movies. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
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Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo | Called to Foster — The Honest Guide to Foster Care and Adoption Foster care. Adoption. The calling that changes everything. If you have ever felt that quiet pull on your heart — that nudge that says maybe we are supposed to do something — this episode is for you. In this episode of the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting Podcast, Christine Marie sits down with actress and foster care advocate Jen Lilley and international foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo to talk about their brand new book Called to Foster — the honest, hope-filled guide to every stage of the foster care and adoption journey. Jen Lilley, known from Days of Our Lives, Hallmark films, and dozens of beloved family movies — has fostered and adopted children through the Los Angeles County system and has become one of the most recognized voices for foster care in America. Dr. John DeGarmo is the founder of The Foster Care Institute, a TEDx Talk presenter, international consultant, and foster and adoptive parent to over 65 children. Together they wrote the book that every foster parent, adoptive parent, and anyone considering foster care needs in their hands. Dr. John did not want to be a foster parent. He believed every myth. Until a child sex trafficking ring victimized many of his own students and he could not look away. Jen never planned to become a foster care advocate. Until she opened her home and her heart through the LA County system and could not stop. This episode is raw. It is emotional. It is deeply faith-filled. And it will challenge every person listening to examine what they are doing or not doing for the children who are waiting. Because this is a kingdom priority. And if you are listening you are part of the mission field. In this episode you will hear: What led Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo to foster care and why neither of them planned it The hardest truths about foster care that most families are not prepared for How to love a child fully knowing they may leave What the church is getting wrong about foster care and the cost of its silence The faith moments that sustained them when they wanted to quit Why Called to Foster is the guide every foster and adoptive family needs How to get the book into the hands of caseworkers and child welfare professionals who need it Get the Book Called to Foster: https://a.co/d/03razpJS Connect with Dr. John DeGarmo: Website: https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.degarmo.7 Connect with Jen Lilley: Website: https://www.jenlilley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_lilley Connect with Christine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortisol_coach If this episode blessed you: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts it helps other foster and adoptive families find this show Share this episode with someone who has been praying for a breakthrough in their journey Buy an extra copy of Called to Foster and take it to your local child welfare office and give it to a caseworker who needs a ray of hope SEO Keywords and Tags: Jen Lilley foster care, called to foster book, Dr John DeGarmo foster care, foster care podcast, foster care adoption guide, how to become a foster parent, foster care and adoption journey, foster parenting advice, foster care Christian families, foster care faith, adoption journey podcast, foster care system, what to expect foster care, foster parent resources, foster care book 2025, foster to adopt, foster care calling, church and foster care, foster care community, Christine Marie podcast, what to expect while fostering and adopting, Jen Lilley book, Days of Our Lives Jen Lilley, foster care advocate, called to foster guide
Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (5.20) At a wedding in La Jolla, the bride and her dad enjoyed a father-daughter dance, during which the dad played audio of what the bride told him at age four about her future wedding. Anyone got a tissue? And let’s not discuss the woman in New York City who plunged to her death when she stepped out of her car and fell down a manhole. It's the 30th anniversary of the EDC! What is that? It’s the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. Will you be rolling on molly with Timmy? Nikki sure will! SpaceX is going public! You better jump on those shares if you want to make some moolah a la Elon Musk. LA County is about to slap us with an Olympics 2028 tax. Let’s blame it on LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who’s the one who’s bringing it. Be careful of tanning beds — they can give you a ringworm! Comedian Dustin Nickerson was going to play “Looney Tunes” for his kids for the first time — only to find it didn’t age well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LA County is ending its post-fire ban on rent gouging - increases will once again be capped at 10%. We have updates on two large wildfires burning in SoCal. Officials and faith leaders respond to yesterday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-15-26.1900 MT LOWE IN LA COUNTY.FActor Spencer Pratt uses "guerrilla marketing" and viral Lego ads to challenge Mayor Karen Bass over homelessness and slow fire recovery, while Portland faces similar urban decay from expanding tent encampments and addiction. (1/16)High-profile candidates like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer navigate a crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom, while outsider Steve Hilton gains traction as voters express frustration with rising costs and failing infrastructure. (2/16)Political rhetoric increasingly targets the Supreme Court's legitimacy, moving away from historic "comity" toward venomous attacks on nominees, as seen in the treatment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and recent term-limit legislative proposals. (3/16)President Trump's visit to Beijing reveals a global landscape in "shambles," with China facing internal military and economic troubles while the U.S. struggles to project a consistent and strong foreign policy. (4/16)Lancaster County exhibits a "K-shaped" economy where wealthy boomers continue spending despite high gasoline prices, while lower-income families struggle with inflation and a general slowdown in retail foot traffic and department stores. (5/16)Rome celebrates its 2,779th birthday as the Ministry of Culture plans museum expansions to handle over-tourism, while the Italian Navy deploys a new, multi-purpose combat ship to the Indo-Pacific region. (6/16)The upcoming Starship launch tests revolutionary Raptor 3 engines and heat shield tiles, as SpaceX explores new launch sites in Louisiana and negotiates with Google to place data centers in orbit. (7/16)Probes Europa Clipper and Juice provide a 360-degree view of an interstellar comet, while the Curiosity rover accidentally uncovers unique "brain terrain" and fluted rock formations after a drilling mishap on Mars. (8/16)Facing a total oil collapse, Cuba considers a U.S. aid offer for internet access while the state maintains Chinese listening stations and a tenuous military relationship with a distracted and entangled Russia. (9/16)The Rodriguez regime leverages lifted sanctions to stabilize power while slow-walking democratic transitions, frustrating an opposition that remains sidelined as new oil money potentially strengthens the existing repressive and criminal state apparatus. (10/16)Bolivian miners clash with police demanding President Paz's resignation, while Peru faces a high-stakes runoff between Keiko Fujimori and a leftist candidate, and Colombia grapples with worsening security under President Petro. (11/16)Prime Minister Philip Davis secures a landslide victory in the Bahamas, while Argentina sees a significant drop in monthly inflation under Javier Milei, leading major investment houses to lower the country's risk. (12/16)Prime Minister Mark Carney shifts toward increasing defense spending to 5%, acquiring sophisticated submarines to protect Arctic interests, and navigating "overwhelming contiguity" with the U.S. while maintaining a firm stance on Ukraine. (13/16)Successful private sector figures joining the Trump administration struggle with the rigid rules of government, finding it far more difficult to cut spending or fire employees than in the private sector. (14/16)Despite Javier Milei's free-market reforms, his decision not to dollarize leaves the peso unstable, creating investor skepticism about whether his policies will survive past the next election cycle against the Peronists. (15/16)The proposed Golden Dome missile shield could cost $1.2 trillion, sparking debate over whether the U.S. should prioritize space-based interceptors or address the immediate, low-cost threat of locally launched drones. (16/16)Note: corrected "gorilla marketing" → "guerrilla marketing" in 1/16.
EMS systems can safely deliver blood in the field, and when they do, patients who would otherwise die are surviving Whole blood in the field is no longer theoretical; it is operational, measurable and increasingly expected. In this EMS One-Stop episode, host Rob Lawrence brings together two of California's leading medical directors — Drs. Clayton Kazan and Kevin Mackey — to compare and contrast their prehospital blood programs. From concept to deployment, both systems demonstrate how data, relationships and persistence can translate innovation into lives saved. This discussion goes beyond theory. It addresses real-world barriers — regulation, blood bank skepticism, funding gaps — and pairs them with practical solutions. The result is a clear message: EMS systems can safely deliver blood in the field, and when they do, patients who would otherwise die are surviving. For agencies considering similar programs, this episode provides a roadmap grounded in experience, outcomes and operational reality. Notable quotes “When there's someone who wants to see your program, talk about your program.” — Kevin Mackey “I kind of never believed it really possible to put it on a paramedic truck until I saw what the military was able to do.” — Clayton Kazan “If the five minutes matter, why wouldn't we want to do it 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes sooner?” — Clayton Kazan “Never say ‘no,' never say ‘die.'” — Kevin Mackey “They're never tired of trying to find new ways to save people's lives.” — Clayton Kazan Episode timeline 00:00 – Opening message. “Never say ‘no,' never say ‘die'” sets the tone for program development and persistence 01:00 – Series introduction. Rob frames the episode as part of a broader national discussion on blood in EMS 02:00 – Guest introductions. Dr. Kazan and Dr. Mackey outline their EMS and medical backgrounds 03:20 – Program overviews. LA County: April 2025 launch, 11 squads, 58 transfusions; Sacramento: December 2025 launch after 15-month build 05:20 – Origins and catalysts. Influence from San Antonio and New Orleans programs; leadership support as a trigger 07:00 – Military influence. Translation of battlefield success into civilian EMS feasibility 08:50 – Building the business case. Data-driven forecasting using ePCR systems 11:00 – Overcoming resistance. Regulatory hurdles, skepticism and blood bank concerns 15:00 – Survivor stories. Real-world saves that validate the programs and influence policymakers 18:00 – Funding realities. Grant-based models, no current reimbursement, cost-benefit framed in life-years saved 21:45 – Equipment and logistics. Cold chain, monitoring systems, delivery devices and operational considerations 24:40 – Training and deployment. Targeted rollout using heat maps and trauma incidence data 27:45 – Early challenges. Blood recirculation, cold chain validation and system integration issues 31:50 – QA/QI and research. 100% case review and participation in multi-county data collaboratives 34:10 – Patient populations. Primarily trauma, with emerging medical indications 36:00 – Sustainability and scaling. Political engagement and expansion planning 38:15 – Rapid fire lessons learned. Transparency, persistence, relationships 42:50 – Myths and realities. Frontline providers embrace innovation; capability concerns disproven 44:00 – Final takeaways. Appreciation, relationships and system-wide collaboration as keys to success Enjoying the show? Email editor@ems1.com to share feedback.
A cyberattack disrupts a key education platform used by Cal States, UCs and thousands of schools around the country. Some folks want to know how LA County is using technology that tracks our license plates. Metro riders get three new stops today. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The county has allowed other religious employees to work remotely for other reasons, such as Ramadan, but is discriminating against him for his Christian beliefs. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.
Today on AirTalk: Recapping CNN California gubernatorial debate (0:30) CNN creator Ted Turner dies at 87 (21:02) What’s on your LA county ballot this June? (33:23) Crisis PR (51:35) Books that changed your life (1:27:54) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.
State officials are stressing the importance of knowing your rights ahead of June's primary. Early in-person voting has started in LA County. Tonight the Huntington Beach City Council debates the issue of fluoride in drinking water. . Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Joining us today is Sean Travis. Sean is a 14-year veteran of the LA County Fire Department turned eCommerce entrepreneur and founder of Ecom for Heroes, a coaching and training company that helps ambitious entrepreneurs, many of them first responders, build profitable eCommerce brands. His programs have helped graduates average $131K in revenue within 18 months. Sean is also the creator of Kaldon, an AI-powered eCommerce platform that takes someone from product idea to fully launched, branded, marketing-ready business in days instead of months. He lives in Southern California with his wife Lindsey, brand new son Jett, and their dog Nala.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges of scaling seven-figure e-commerce brandsImportance of differentiation and unique value propositions in the marketLeveraging AI to manage complexity and accelerate growthThe "10-80-10 rule" for product development and executionEvaluating when to persist with a project or pivotProduct discovery process and its three modesUtilizing AI for comprehensive marketplace analysis and product viabilityStrategies for expanding existing brands and launching complementary productsEducating the market for unique or nascent productsFinancial and operational metrics for informed decision-making in e-commerceIn this episode of the "Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast," host Josh Hadley interviews Sean Travis, a former LA County firefighter turned e-commerce entrepreneur and founder of Ecom for Heroes. Sean discusses his journey, the challenges of scaling seven-figure brands, and the importance of differentiation in today's market. He introduces "Kaldon," his AI-powered platform that streamlines product development, branding, and marketing. The episode features a walkthrough of Kaldon's capabilities, practical strategies for leveraging AI, and actionable advice for entrepreneurs aiming to build profitable, scalable e-commerce businesses efficiently and effectively.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Apply the 10-80-10 Rule Own the first 10% (idea) and final 10% (strategy/polish), and delegate or automate the middle 80% using your team or AI. This is how you scale without burning out.Prioritize Revenue-Generating Activities Focus only on work that drives growth—new products, new markets, new channels. Avoid getting distracted by “shiny” AI tools unless they directly increase revenue.Audit Your Time Ruthlessly Track where your time goes. If you're stuck in low-value tasks or optimization work, you'll stay stuck. Shift your time toward high-impact activities that push you past the $1M–$5M “swamp.”Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Hello Frank": "00:11:15""Jungle Scout": "00:21:39""Helium 10": "00:21:39""Data Dive": "00:21:39""SEMrush": "00:21:39""ChatGPT": "00:22:29""Alibaba": "00:35:52""Nano Banana 2": "00:38:45""Veo 3": "00:39:31""Freepik": "00:45:15""Higgsfield AI": "00:45:15""Claude AI": "00:45:15""Perplexity AI": "00:45:15"Books"The E-Myth by Michael Gerber": "00:01:04""Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell": "00:45:01"People"Steve Jobs": "00:04:45""Dan Martell": "00:09:36""Ezra Firestone": "00:01:04""Kevin King": "00:01:04"Videos"Steve Jobs Movie (with Ashton Kutcher)": "00:06:16"Concepts and Frameworks"108010 Rule": "00:04:45""AI Chatbots": "00:12:06""Customer Avatar": "00:27:23""Pain Points": "00:27:23""Blue Ocean Strategy": "00:32:31"Product Ideas"Shift Force": "00:20:44""Wooden Cocktail Smoker": "00:24:04"Analysis and Reports"Product Viability Score": "00:35:08""Market Opportunity Summary": "00:35:08""Competitive Landscape": "00:35:08"Contact Information"Sean (Email: sean@ecomforheroes.com)": "00:46:00""Ecom for Heroes": "00:46:00"Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript Area:Sean Travis 00:00:00 But if you want to do this grassroots or you want to do this with actual skill, because any fool can sell something for less. You need to be creative. And that's where 1080 ten rule AI is coming in hard. Helping with that. So like I said, billions of data points. I can't analyze that. So that's what we're super excited about is getting that piece of success.MC 00:00:25 Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. Are you ready to unlock the full potential and growth in your business? You've alr...
MURMERS OF MYTHOS - 04.08.2026 - #930 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #930 - 04.08.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By: Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol*** Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Rebecca T, Laura H, Cage Rattler Coffee, Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM SIR IKE MEGA BOX GIVEAWAY - Rating/Review, screenshot, send to Sir Ike CanaryCrySupplyDrop@gmail.com CIA/WW3 6:04 CIA reveals Alien tech "ghost murmur" (NYP) → Clip: Ashton Forbes shares clip of Hal Puthoff on JRE talking about Quantum tech in 1990s → Quantum Magnetometry doc from Russian Academy of Science BEAST SYSTEM 31:24 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 52:49 SIR IKE SUPPLY DROP GIVEAWAY! - sir ike speakpipe speakpipe - nomemprunte, In honor of your new baby emu, I am running a new special this month. People can take an extra 5% off all Emu Wrangler Roasts with code: BABYEMU Toph Challenge AI/CYBERPANDEMIC 1:02:06 Anthropic unleashes Mythos to consortium of 40 American corporations (NY Times) Sui account post summarizing Mythos breakout (Sui/X) → Source from Anthropic about how Mythos escaped the Sandbox → China supercomputers hacked (CNN) PANDEMIC SPECIAL/WACCINE 1:22:48 Clip: Flea-borne typhus surges across LA County with 90% requiring hospitalization (ABC) → Japan tried to weaponize fleas against China in WW2 (NIH) → CDC says no Typhus vaccine readily available to humans New FDA approved Flea and tick treatment (USA Today) UpTICK in Ticks and Alpha-Gal (WBUR) CIA linked to Bioweaponized Lyme disease (DailyMail) Boxes of ticks X search (X) SNOPES boxes of ticks (snopes) CLIP: Pfizer Lyme disease Vaccine SEWER SURVEILLANCE SPACE/TOILETS 2:00:32 Clip: Space Farts threatens Artemis II astronauts PRODUCERS 2:08:54 END 2:23:26