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Detectives Briscoe and Logan look into a lover's lane murder and hope to identify a bespeckled suspect from a parking ticket. But their investigation is interrupted when they come across a man who just had his penis cut off by his jealous wife (who happens to clock Logan with a frying pan). Briscoe wants to get out on time to see the Knicks, but Van Buren assigns them to a fatal stick-up. When the gunman in the robbery also turns up dead, they arrest a guy who threatens them with a burrito. Meanwhile, Lenny and Mike think the man with thick-glasses is the lover's lane shooter. By the time they realize he's got a solid alibi, he's shanked at Rikers. And why was there an entire episode that only followed the police? Because Michael Moriarty had...issues. We're talking about the classic, format-breaking Law & Order season 4 episode 17 "Mayhem." Our guest from our January 13, 2021 episode is Erin Fox. One of the many cases which inspired this episode includes that of Lorena Bobbitt. New episodes of These Are Their Stories will return July 8! For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
My newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/ For years, Hollywood writer Aaron Tracy built his career inside the traditional television system, writing for shows like Law & Order and navigating the endless cycle of pilots, canceled series, and development purgatory that defines much of the TV business. But over the last several years, Tracy has quietly carved out a very different kind of entertainment career: producing serialized audio dramas for platforms like Audible and iHeart. Along the way, he's worked with everyone from Aaron Paul to Lizzy Caplan to Glenn Powell, helping pioneer a form of storytelling that sits somewhere between television, audiobooks, and podcasting. In a recent interview, Tracy explained why audio dramas offer writers far more creative freedom than television, how he packages and sells narrative shows to platforms like Audible and iHeart, and the surprisingly lean production process behind large-scale audio series.
We discuss racial dog whistling in political ads and talking points. we highlight the "Law & Order' ad campaign of Richard Nixon and 'The Southern Strategy' as per Political Strategist 'The Boogie Man" aka Lee Atwater. #lawandorder #richardnixon #thesouthernstrategy #leeatwater #dogwhistle #racism #producejustice #thecodeistheleader #fba
On this week's show we do our annual Broadcast Network TV Renewals and Cancellations and also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Fubo Lost Over 500,000 Subscribers in North America In The 2nd Quarter of 2026 AMC Theatres Partners With Arena One For Live Music Concert Streaming Other: Amazon.com: Panasonic Z8 Series (2025) 77-inch OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, 144Hz Refresh Rate, Hands-Free Alexa 77Z8BAP Broadcast Network Renewals and Cancellations for the Next TV Season It's that time of year where we look at the fate of broadcast network TV Shows. The following list is based on the latest available info. Note that The CW has largely shifted away from original scripted programming. ABC Strong stability for its drama and comedy slate. Renewed: 9-1-1 (S10), 9-1-1: Nashville (S2), Abbott Elementary (S6), Grey's Anatomy (S23), High Potential (S3), The Rookie (S9), Scrubs (revival, S2/overall S11), Shifting Gears (S3), Will Trent (S5). On the bubble: R.J. Decker (could go either way). Canceled/ending: Limited recent cancellations reported; some unscripted like The Bachelorette faced issues. CBS Very proactive with early renewals for its procedural-heavy lineup. Several new or recent shows got quick pickups. Renewed: Boston Blue (S2), CIA (S2), Elsbeth, FBI, Fire Country, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Ghosts, Marshals (S2), Matlock, NCIS (S24), NCIS: Origins (S3), NCIS: Sydney, Sheriff Country (S2), Tracker (S4), The Amazing Race, Survivor. Canceled/ending: DMV (after S1), Watson (after S2), TThe Neighborhood (final season, ending after S8). FOX Focus on animated comedies and a few live-action holds; some cancellations in the animated space. Renewed: American Dad! (through 2028-29), Animal Control (S5), Best Medicine (S2), Bob's Burgers (through 2028-29), Doc (S3), Family Guy (through 2028-29), Krapopolis (through 2027-28), Memory of a Killer (S2), The Simpsons (through 2028-29), Universal Basic Guys, Grimsburg (S3). Canceled/ending: The Great North, Going Dutch. On the bubble: Murder in a Small Town (safe bet). NBC The Chicago franchise remains rock-solid; some newer shows didn't make it. Renewed: Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., Happy's Place (S3), St. Denis Medical (S3), Law & Order: SVU (S28), The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (S2). Canceled/ending: Brilliant Minds, Stumble. On the bubble: Law & Order (safe bet), The Hunting Party (long-shot). The CW Mostly wrapping up remaining originals. Ending: All American (S8 is final season). Canceled: Good Cop/Bad Cop (after S1). The network has minimized homegrown scripted shows in recent years.
Sole Material gives a Clarity Over Popularity hot take on the pending lawsuit in the case of adidas vs sneaker blogger, Sole Retriever.
Briscoe and Green investigate a skeleton with a diamond ring on her right hand and her left one missing. The detectives are shocked to learn it's Kelly Sommers, whose left hand and purse were discovered years earlier at Ground Zero. The detectives trace the ring to a Senator's son who'd been having an affair with Kelly. Lenny and Ed learn Bradley Hagen took his mistress to dinner on the night of September 10th. McCoy prosecutes the son of Branch's biggest campaign contributor. Kelly's fiancé identifies the handbag she took to work on September 11th, but Southerlyn realizes it's a night-on-the-town bag and not a go-to-work bag. They realize it was the fiancé who killed Kelly, left her hand at the World Trade Center, and collected a fortune in 9/11 reparations. We're talking about Law & Order season 13 episode 5 "The Ring." Our guest from our July 29, 2020 episode is the author of the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows series Leigh Bardugo. The episode is based on the ripped-from-the-headlines story of Sneha Anne Philip. New episodes of These Are Their Stories will return July 8! For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb joins Steve Kmetko on Still Here Hollywood for a funny, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about longevity, craft, and what it really means to keep working at the highest level in your 90s. June looks back on her early days in theater, including working with the legendary Ethel Merman in Gypsy, learning Broadway discipline, and why she always knew, even as a child, that acting was not just something she wanted to do, it was who she was. She also talks about Law & Order, Nebraska, Thelma, Marjorie Prime, Yellowjackets, and what it feels like to still be headlining films when most people have long stepped away from the spotlight. The conversation also explores aging in Hollywood, how Scarlett Johansson directed her in Eleanor the Great, what made Jack Nicholson such a generous scene partner, why realism matters so much in her work, and how Nebraska changed the way the industry saw her. June also shares her thoughts on inspiration, criticism, ambition, and the simple wisdom she would send back to her 35-year-old self. If you love great actors, great stories, and proof that a second act can turn into seven acts, this episode is for you. Support the show and get early access and extras at patreon.com/stillherehollywood 00:01 Intro: June Squibb and a breakout decades in the making 00:37 Why some people still call her Miss Squibb 01:06 Working with Ethel Merman in Gypsy 02:57 Learning to bump and grind on stage 03:37 Knowing she was an actor from the very beginning 04:18 If she had done anything else, it might have been forensics 04:46 Law & Order memories and Jerry Orbach 05:28 Broadway discipline and arriving early to the theater 06:20 Her backstage ritual before curtain 07:17 How June prepares for a role 08:04 Seven decades of acting, and still going strong 08:29 What she looks for in a script now 09:18 Aging in Hollywood and what audiences want to see 10:32 Why older stories matter more than ever 10:53 What has not changed in Hollywood 11:45 How age changes the roles she gets 12:37 Scarlett Johansson, Eleanor the Great, and using the cane 13:19 Working with Scarlett as a director 14:19 Oscar night for Nebraska and sharing it with her son 16:22 Patreon break 17:20 Nebraska cemetery scene and that unforgettable moment 18:16 Why she never thought “why did this take so long?” 18:57 How Nebraska changed the way she saw herself 20:00 Thelma, action comedy, and strength at any age 21:11 The best thing about her life right now 21:48 What roles she still wants to play 22:51 What quality makes people want to work with her 23:56 What performance of hers she recommends people watch 24:49 In & Out, comedy, and Frank Oz 25:19 Working with Woody Allen on Alice 26:15 Can you separate art from artist? 27:25 Who made a big impression on her, Jack Nicholson 28:20 Fame, recognition, and being known for the work 28:31 Marrying her acting teacher 29:07 What makes a director great for actors 30:17 Was she ever typecast? Yes, as a bimbo 31:17 Roles that felt too familiar 31:47 Supporting player vs leading lady 32:26 Seeing her younger self on screen 32:48 How old she feels now, 35 33:16 Does she watch her own performances? 33:44 The one truth that shaped her whole life 34:09 Her secret to looking good and feeling healthy 35:13 Being called inspiring, and that word “icon” 36:09 A June Squibb documentary may be coming 36:44 What she hopes people say about her work 36:59 Still hoping to work with Robert De Niro 37:30 At 96, does she think about mortality? 38:05 What she would tell her 35-year-old self 39:17 Closing thoughts and wrap-up Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What does it really take to start over… and rebuild your life from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with actress, singer, and storyteller Jill Hennessy to talk about her role in the highly anticipated Hallmark prequel Hope Valley: 1874. Best known for her iconic roles in Law & Order and Crossing Jordan, Jill now steps into the role of Hattie Quinn—a strong, resilient woman helping build a frontier town from the ground up. This episode dives into: Starting over and reinventing yourself The power of female friendship and community Strength forged through adversity Behind-the-scenes of Hope Valley: 1874 Balancing creativity through acting and music If you've ever faced a season where you had to rebuild your life… this episode is for you. Hope Valley: 1874 is now streaming on Hallmark+, with new episodes every Thursday. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations!
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Mike dives into the growing divide over immigration, law enforcement, and public safety, calling out what he sees as a dangerous shift in priorities as Democrats criticize ICE, resist funding key security agencies, and defend policies that he argues put Americans at risk. As chaos at airports is eased by ICE presence and violent crime stories raise concerns, he questions why political narratives seem to outweigh common sense enforcement, highlighting controversial remarks from leaders like Chris Murphy and asking listeners to consider whether the focus has moved away from protecting citizens toward something else entirely. American Independence Gold: Register for a FREE Gold Bar Giveaway , FREE Investor Guide by calling 888-670-7011 or go to MikeGallagherGold.com to fill out the registration form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detectives Lenny Briscoe and Ed Green track down a young family that skipped town, leaving behind a bloody crib. Each parent claims the other fled with the baby. When the detectives find the infant's body buried in a backyard, Dr. Rogers determines he starved to death. A lactation specialist tells ADA Abbie Carmichael the mom refused to breastfeed, so EADA Jack McCoy assigns Carmichael to go solo and prosecute the mother for manslaughter. The defense argues the child starved because the father refused to help and the specialist pressured her to not use formula. Carmichael counters that if a woman chooses to have a baby, she must take responsibility for that child. We're talking about Law & Order season 10 episode 12 "Mother's Milk." Our guest is Thaddeus Danquah from the "Happy Media" podcast. This episode takes some inspiration from the 1999 case of Tabitha Walrond. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Colleen Foy is back on Inside The Crazy Ant Farm with Dustin for a deep dive into her whirlwind career since her last visit! From her standout work on the Law & Order/Law & Order: SVU crossover, The Hunting Party, and The Lincoln Lawyer, to stepping behind the camera as the acting coach for Netflix's XO, Kitty, Colleen shares the inside scoop on life in Hollywood today.They break down the art of auditioning in an ever-changing industry; how lighting, setting, and mindset can make or break a self-tape, and what actors should never do when going for a role. Colleen opens up about inhabiting characters far removed from herself, including dark, villainous roles, and reveals the types of parts she's still chasing, like that perfect romantic comedy lead.Packed with career insights, storytelling, and unfiltered Hollywood talk, this episode is a masterclass in craft, ambition, and fearless acting.Follow Colleen Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenfoy?igsh=Y2lsYjczc2h0bnIyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecolleenfoy?_r=1&_t=ZT-93vAUS7tOObThreads: https://www.threads.com/@colleenfoyFollow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandiseOur first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlinesPodcasts:ITCAFpodcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8gEverything's Okay Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80MW4K50f8uURgVUYp?si=9mF7mwf_Qe-ZDqKBhEovMgSocial Media:ITCAFpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/itcafpodcast?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/itcafpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQ7hHn/Everything's OkayTwitter: https://twitter.com/everythingsokp?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/everythingsokp?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Crazy Ant MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantmedia?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQP1c1/Logan Twitter: https://twitter.com/jloganaustin?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/jloganaustin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.loganaustin?_t=8ZMB9Hp1yxf&_r=1Dustin Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantceo?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantceo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyantceo?_t=8ZMB84k7BUM&_r=1
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From church disruptions to alleged CCP connections in U.S. protests, this week's show dives deep into dual justice, federal fraud, and political intrigue. Plus, get the latest weekend winter storm forecast with meteorologist Kara Foster!
From explosive church invasions to dual justice debates, CCP-backed protests, fraud investigations, and the Russia collusion hoax, we cover all the stories shaping America today. Plus, get your weekend winter forecast with meteorologist Kara Foster!
Josh Hammer analyzes the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy through the role of Tom Homan, including the arrest of Don Lemon, before turning to the cultural fascination surrounding Luigi Mangione and what it reveals about America’s growing confusion over justice and the death penalty. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor then joins to discuss the week’s Torah portion and the importance of Jewish-Christian bridge-building, and Josh closes with an encouraging reflection from a Young America’s Foundation event in Florida, offering a rare white-pill moment about the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marc kicks off the morning with a fiery deep dive into the Kirkwood Tesla vandalism case—calling out local media for ignoring a politically charged story that went viral. He follows with exclusive courtroom details and a tense confrontation with the suspect, exposing the weakness of accountability in local journalism. Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim” then turns to Sweden's youth gang crisis and America's soft-on-crime culture, while the hour wraps with Marc torching media manipulation over Trump's Minnesota strategy and ICE coverage. A full hour of sharp commentary, real reporting, and no-nonsense truth. Hashtags: #TeslaVandalism #MediaBias #Accountability #KimOnAWhim #LawAndOrder #FakeNews #MarcCoxMorningShow
This is a big, huge, revealing talk with Chris Noth. Chris is an actor. He played Detective Mike Logan on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Peter Florrick on The Good Wife, and William Bishop on The Equalizer. He was nominated for Golden Globe awards for Sex and the City and for The Good Wife. He's best known as Mr. Big in the HBO series Sex and the City, the Sex and the City movies that came later, and (spoiler alert) one episode of the follow-up series And Just Like That. Mr. Big, of course, was the, well, let's just call him the somewhat unattainable love interest of the main character, Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. In case you're not aware, there's been a lot of, I guess we can call it, drama, surrounding Sex & the City. There have been rumors of tension between SJP and Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha, and there's been a bunch of criticism surrounding some of the characters and plotlines in the original series and the reboot, And Just Like That. But the biggest drama is surrounding Chris Noth. In 2021, there were several sexual assault allegations against Chris published in THR and The Daily Beast. He was never criminally charged and said at the time that it wasn't true, but there was an immediate impact. He was written off The Equalizer, for starters. Soon after, Sarah Jessica Parker and her SATC castmates, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis, put out a public statement about the situation. I read it to you so you know exactly what we're talking about when Chris and I get into this. OK, so. After that, his lawyers told him to not say anything. So he stopped talking publicly. Behind the scenes, a lot more was going on. And you're about to hear about all of it. Watch Chris Noth and Kara on the Really Famous YouTube channel ➤ https://www.youtube.com/reallyfamous Let's talk about this on social media ➤ Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebook | facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ Subscribe to Really Famous on YouTube ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ Therapy + coaching with Kara ➤ https://really-famous.com/therapy-sessions Learn more ➤ https://really-famous.com/ Share your thoughts ➤ mailto:reallyfamouspodcast@gmail.com Dan Ramm's book, Long Branch ➤ https://danrammbooks.com/ Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson
The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast with Ben Guest
I saw the power of storytelling and the responsibility we have to share stories to educate and change lives.Dr. Terésa Dowell-Vest is an Associate Professor of Communication at Prairie View A&M University and President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA), an organization that supports film, television, and media studies in higher education.In this conversation Terésa and I discuss:* The music of Janet Jackson, Prince, and Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis* Teaching media in a post-truth world* What UFVA is, why it matters, and how professional associations can sharpen teaching and creative practice* What filmmaking trends she sees with her students at Prairie View A&M* The short documentary her students did in collaboration with students from USC (link here)* “The Death of Cliff Huxtable” and the process of separating art from a problematic artistThanks for reading The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Here is an AI generated transcript. Don't come for me.BEN: Hi everyone—Ben Guest here. Welcome to The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast. Today my guest is Professor Terésa Dowell-Vest, an associate professor of Communication and Media at Prairie View A&M University and the President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA).In this conversation we talk Janet Jackson, the media landscape for young people interested in production, what UFVA does, and more. Enjoy.Professor, thanks so much for joining me today.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you for having me. It's my pleasure to be here.BEN: I always like to start with a fun question. Senior year of high school—what music were you listening to?TERÉSA: Senior year of high school—1989. 1990 was a great year to be a Janet Jackson fan. *Rhythm Nation* was probably worn out in my car's tape deck. I was a huge fan.BEN: Did you do the choreography?TERÉSA: Oh yes. I can do the hands and all that—the “A‑5‑4.” I would do it, for real.And Janet Jackson was the big one, even though Prince's *Purple Rain* came out a few years earlier. That album was still in regular rotation for me in high school.And then in 1988 New Edition put out *Heart Break*—produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. That was such a good time. So yeah: Janet, Prince, New Edition—Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were the soundtrack.BEN: '88 was when Bobby Brown's *Don't Be Cruel* came out, right?TERÉSA: Listen, lemme tell you, the eighties to be a teenager in the eighties, to be in your twenties in the nineties. What a time to be alive.BEN: Yeah. I love it. Okay, second fun question. What's your pick for best picture this year?TERÉSA: I'd say *Sinners*. There are a few this year, but funny enough I actually focused more on television—I was obsessed with *Stranger Things* and *Severance* (and one other show I'm blanking on), so I didn't get to the movies as much. But I did see *Sinners* and it really stuck with me. I should preface that by saying I'm not as familiar with the entire pool, but I'm almost confident it'll be a strong contender.BEN: So good. I saw that your MFA thesis was titled *The African American Producer Is the American Griot*. Can you talk about that—maybe even in relation to *Sinners*?TERÉSA: I've always been fascinated by the power of storytelling. My bachelor's degree and my MFA are both in theater because I love live engagement. That also shaped me as a professor—I love being in front of students and engaging in a transactional, interactive way, not just a linear one. Theater and education give me that kind of exchange with an audience.For my graduate thesis I came to know Dr. Maulana Karenga—best known for creating Kwanzaa. He was chair of the Black Studies program at California State University, Long Beach. During my years there (1994–1997), I was the only Black student in the program, and in 1997 I became the first Black person to graduate with my particular degree from that program. Even in the '90s I was thinking: why are we still talking about “firsts” and “onlys”?I wanted to bridge storytelling with the legacy of slavery and survival—my own ancestors were from Virginia, where I was born and raised. Dr. Karenga taught me the concept of the *griot*—the storyteller—and the responsibility that comes with that. In the U.S., storytelling often gets treated as frivolous—an extracurricular, “nice to have.” A lot of Black parents, especially, don't want their kids studying film, theater, or the liberal arts because it doesn't seem like a stable livelihood. I started undergrad as an accounting major and didn't tell my dad I'd switched to theater until graduation day—he found out when they called my name under the College of Arts instead of the College of Business. That's the mindset I came from: my family wanted us to succeed, and the arts read as struggle, not a viable career.But there's honor in being a storyteller. That idea changed how I saw theater.And it was the '90s—*Rent* was happening, and I was in Los Angeles, flying back and forth to the East Coast to see Broadway shows that weren't just entertaining; they were educating and changing lives. I remember *The Life*—not a massive hit, but it told the story of Black and Brown women working as call girls in New York City. You'd think, “Is that a Broadway story?” But the music was outstanding.And there were so many others—*Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk* with Savion Glover, looking at African American history through tap and music. During that period I really saw the power of storytelling—and the responsibility we have to tell stories that educate and change lives.BEN: That's so powerful. The responsibility of storytelling to educate and change lives.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It's one of the things I've often thought as a teacher: I'm a storyteller. How do you construct a lesson so students are receptive? It's like you're telling a story over a unit, a curriculum, or even a single lesson.TERÉSA: When you engage with students and give them permission to share their stories, you're not really “teaching” in the traditional sense anymore. It becomes more like peer engagement than “I'm the teacher, I know the things, and I'm telling you the things.”Students receive it differently when they feel you're invested in who they are—not just their grade.BEN: There's a great quote, I think it's Roger Ebert films, but really stories are empathy machines.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It allows us to walk in someone else's shoes for a moment. There was a reconciliation group in Mississippi whose motto was: “Enemies are people whose stories we haven't heard.”TERÉSA: Incredibly profound. When we think about fear, it's often a lack of understanding—no connection to the thing you're afraid of. Hearing stories can build that connection.BEN: Can you talk about the importance of media education? I'm a documentary filmmaker, documentary filmmaking in today's world where so much of where we are in a post-truth society.TERÉSA: There are mechanics to telling the truth, and mechanics to telling a lie. In fiction you see this a lot—shows like *The Mentalist* or *Law & Order* where someone reads body language, eye movement, and so on to figure out whether someone is lying.What matters for media education is helping students understand the “tells” in information—how to challenge and debunk claims instead of assuming, “Someone told me a thing, so it must be true.”I didn't fully appreciate how urgent that was until the pandemic, when early reporting was all over the place and a lot of it conflicted. Being able to sort honest, vetted information from dishonest or speculative claims mattered in a very concrete way—like realizing you probably shouldn't drink bleach.Coming out of that period, teaching media studies has meant teaching reporting with integrity. You can't just assume something is true—not because people are “bad,” but because people absorb information differently based on what they've experienced.I do a lecture with my senior capstone students on the difference between **knowledge** and **information**. Knowledge is shaped by culture, character, race, gender, where you grew up, what language you speak, what faith you practice—so it can carry bias. Information, on the other hand, is verifiable and can be vetted. 2 + 2 = 4 no matter who you are.Good storytelling—and good journalism—knows how to bridge knowledge and information with integrity. When I have journalism students who lean into opinion-driven news—whether it's Fox, MSNBC, whatever—I tell them: that's playing to an audience's sensibilities. It can be entertaining, but it isn't the same as straight reporting. Then there's reporting that aims to be more information-based—“Here's what happened today.” That also needs to be taught. We're in a moment where students need tools to tell the truth, recognize lies, pick them apart, and trust their internal compass about what's important to share.And Ben—my answers get long. You might have to cut me off.BEN: I'm going to cut you off when what you're saying stops being interesting—so I doubt I'm going to cut you off.You're the President of the University Film and Video Association. For listeners: what is UFVA?TERÉSA: UFVA is a nationally recognized organization of university and college educators and institutions focused on film, television, and media studies—both practice and theory. We're a collective of makers and scholars. Our members hold a range of degrees—MAs, MFAs, MS degrees, PhDs, EdDs.As an organization, we examine how film and television are used—and we keep digging into how the field is evolving through innovation and emerging technology. Each year we host a conference (typically in July) where we share classroom best practices and research, and we analyze how film sparks conversation.You asked me earlier about a front-runner for Best Picture. I think about *Sinners* as a kind of textbook in a lot of ways. One of my students gave an informative speech last semester on the history of hoodoo, and she referenced *Sinners* heavily because it's central to the film. In that moment she used a movie as a learning text.That's what UFVA does: we create space to share those opportunities through research and scholarship, and we bring it back to our students and institutions.BEN: You said “best practices,” and I want to come back to that because it's a rabbit hole I love.But first: in an interview you did with the *Journal of Film and Video*, you said you were about to start your UFVA presidency and weren't sure what to expect. Now that you've lived it—how was it?TERÉSA: One of the biggest things I've learned—maybe I've only really realized it in the last couple of months—is that joining an association as an educator keeps the fire hot. It keeps you learning.As UFVA President, I've met so many people who've inspired me. It's not that I want the presidency to end; it's more like, “I need more time to implement everything I'm learning from colleagues.” It also pushed me to partner with other organizations and communities I knew about but hadn't been deeply involved with.I joined UFVA because of the pandemic. Before that I'd never even heard of the University Film and Video Association. I was the kind of person who kept my head down and did my work in my silo, and I was fine with that. But when the pandemic hit, no one knew what to do with film production courses in quarantine.I reached out to colleagues—thinking maybe eight or ten of us would hop on Zoom and talk through hybrid and online teaching. That snowballed. People said, “Can I invite a colleague?” I said yes. I posted on Facebook: if you teach film production or media studies and want to talk about what we're doing this fall, let's meet.Jennifer Proctor replied and asked, “Have you heard of UFVA?” I hadn't. She suggested sharing the call with UFVA, and we kept casting the net. By the time we met, there were 126 professors from around the world—about 100 universities represented, including USC, Ivy League schools, and institutions in Germany and Australia.I ran the meeting as breakout rooms—nine of them—named after Black women in film and television: Shonda Rhimes, Julie Dash, and others. So even in the mechanics of the meeting, people were saying these names and being reminded of who matters in media.Two things came out of that experience. First, UFVA invited me to join the board. I said, “Let me be a member first,” but within a few months I knew: yes, this is where I want to be.Second, I saw the gaps. There was very little representation from HBCUs, and very few Black people involved. Not because UFVA was “bad,” but because people simply didn't know. So I understood my call: help bring people in, build bridges, and create collaboration without turning it into a slogan. I love that we get to do the work without making it a “thing.” That's been the value of the presidency for me.BEN: Love it. Can you talk about with your students at Prairie View, what are some trends you're seeing with what the young people are doing?TERÉSA: Oh, child. They want to be influencers.This is the social media age, and a lot of students see it as the primary industry of their generation—and I get it. If you have enough followers and a couple brands offer deals, it can be real money. I have students with tens of thousands of followers. I'm like, I can barely get my family to like a post. And they're like, “Oh, I do nails,” or “I do lashes,” or “I show my sneaker collection,” and they'll get 10,000 likes every time they post.My reaction is: we need to be teaching this. We need to teach students how to parlay that into careers. Even if I don't personally understand every part of it, that doesn't make it non-viable.It reminds me of when we were in school. The internet wasn't even a thing when I was in college (1990–1994), and then suddenly we were on the edge of being connected to the world. Professors were saying, “This will create cheaters—you'll never look things up in books again.” Sound familiar?Now students are figuring out VR, AR, AI. They're building brands, protecting brands, learning to be CEOs of themselves. That's exciting.BEN: Yeah. I think about that all the time. It's like when people first started writing letters—somebody must have said, “No one's going to talk to each other anymore. They're just going to send letters.”TERÉSA: Exactly. Every generation has a thing—“Who's using this calculator? You need to learn long division.”BEN: I graduated high school in '93, so when you're talking about Janet, my “Janet album” is literally *janet.*—“Again,” “That's the Way Love Goes,” all of that. It's funny how, year by year, the soundtrack shifts just a bit.BEN: Okay—teaching and best practices. What's something you've done in your classroom that really leveled up your teaching?TERÉSA: Oh, wow. Gosh, I think it's less something I've done and more the intention of showing the students that their success is not coming from looking up. It's from looking over. It's the concept that. When you graduate from college, it isn't some executive that's going to give you an opportunity. It's the people you're in the trenches with right now that you're gonna build with right now. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is less a thing that I can show them as much as relationships that I can help them forge and the power of networking. So our program has has a pipeline relationship with the Annenberg School of Communication at the university. The University of Southern California professor Mickey Turner, who's a professor there at USC teaches the senior storytelling for Media course similar to the communication capstone course that I teach here. And so every semester, professor Turner and I collaborate. Those two classes together and we introduced those students to each other through pitches, research topic pitches for their final capstone project. And what they see is. Students at an HBCU or students at this PWI are not different at all. They just, they, live in different states. Perhaps they come from different backgrounds, but by and large, they have similar goals. And we teach them that this is who you need to forge a relationship with because when you are at the stage of making deals or going out and work, this is the person you're gonna want to call. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is my understanding. And my teaching of that understanding of how the industry works and how it can best work for them. Since you no longer have to live in LA or New York to, to make movies people are making movies on their devices. You have to now find your tribe to tell your stories and it can be much more localized. And so I teach them to build their team where they are and not. Go after this aspirational. The only way I can make it if is if I put it in the hands of someone so far away from me. No, put it in the hands of the guy sitting next to you or the young lady that's sitting on this other side and shoot your film, make your short tell the story. Do your podcast. I feel like that's leveled up. The final piece to that USC story is that during the pandemic, five of our students from Prairie View and five students from USC collaborated on a short documentary about the pandemic and how it impacted students at HBCUs, at this HBCU versus how it impacted students at a private, pWI Prairie View is 45 minutes outside of the city of Houston. We're a rural community. We're in the middle of nowhere essentially, whereas USC is in the heart of Los Angeles and those students taught, told an amazing story. I'll send you the link to the film. It's on YouTube. Told an amazing story from two different vantage points. That is a great indication of how education can be collaborative. Just as film is.BEN: Yeah. Before we started recording, we were talking about travel—and it just reminds me: travel is one of the best educations people can get. The more you interact with people from around the country and the world, the more you realize how similar we are and what we want: better lives for our kids and a better world to live in.That feels like a good place to end. For people interested in your work, where can they find you?TERÉSA: A good starting point is **thedeathofcliffhuxtable.com**. That's where you'll find my fan-fiction series—and later scholarly series—about separating the art from the artist when the artist is problematic.Bill Cosby's work touched every stage of my life: as a child I watched *Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids* on Saturday mornings; as a teenager in the '80s I watched the Huxtables and wanted to be part of that world; and in college in the '90s—at James Madison University, a PWI—every Thursday night at 8:30 we gathered to watch *A Different World*, and it made us feel connected in a way.When I think about the more than 60 women who came forward, my first thought is: that many people aren't lying. Even if one person tells the truth, it changes everything.In 2015—around the time the New Yorker reporting was circulating and more women were speaking—I started writing fan fiction centered on the Huxtable family at the moment Cliff Huxtable dies. I “killed” Cliff Huxtable to push back on the idea that Bill Cosby was “America's dad.” That moniker belonged to Cliff Huxtable—a fictional character written by an artist who created something meaningful and also did something horrific.We can't see Cliff the same way because he wears Bill Cosby's face, but they are not the same person—one of them isn't even real. Writing the series helped me illustrate that tension, and it eventually became a scholarly project.During the pandemic we hosted a virtual series with 51 artists, scholars, and actors who read chapters and then joined post-show discussions on the themes. You can find all of that through the website, and it's also the easiest way to contact me.BEN: Wow. Professor, thank you for all the, for your time today, but also for all the good work you're doing in so many different spaces.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you. And I look forward to listening to the podcast even more. I'm sorry that I'm just now getting hip to your great work, but I tell you what, I am going to tune in and probably hit you up with some questions and excited remarks shortly thereafter.BEN: I love it.That was my conversation with Professor Dowell-Vest. If you enjoyed it, share it with a friend. Have a great day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com
What did Biden-era money buy in Iran? According to human rights groups and the exiled Crown Prince, the answer is chilling: 12,000 dead. ☠️ In this episode, Tara exposes the near-total silence from the UN and mainstream media as graphic footage spreads uncensored on X. From collapsing Iranian banks and enforced sanctions to assassination plots, ghost fleets, and the unraveling of Democrat narratives at home, this episode connects the dots between foreign policy, national security, and information warfare. ⚠️
Send us a textChapters 6–8 kick the door open on pure, gleeful chaos as Yokums stumbles into an impossible discovery that turns an ordinary workday into a civic fairy tale. The town reacts exactly as you'd expect during hard times: with wonder, hustle, disbelief, and a very practical approach to joy. Avram Davidson leans hard into his gift for turning civic minutiae, oddball characters, and moral gray areas into comedy that feels both mythic and deeply human. There's laughter, suspicion, authority figures scrambling to look authoritative, and the unmistakable sense that something magical has briefly elbowed its way into the everyday. It's funny, sharp, and affectionate, with Davidson quietly reminding us how thin the line is between order and delight.#ProhibitionChaos#SmallTownAmerica#SatireAndSuds#LiteraryComedy#BeerBeerBeer#AvramDavidson#BootlegLogic
A deadly ICE confrontation, political vigilantism in Minnesota, and a tragic Metro bus shooting in Houston set the stage for a raw look at law enforcement, immigration chaos, and media narratives. Michael breaks down the escalating tension between federal agents and activist‑fueled confrontations, then sits with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt for a candid conversation on border security, public safety, and the cultural battles shaping America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lionel leads a discussion sharing his perspective as a seasoned defense attorney. Lionel dismantles mainstream narratives surrounding high-profile cases like the George Floyd trial, explores the "18-karat lunacy" of local politicians, and questions the definitions of domestic terrorism. From the death of heritage news media to the melodramatic flair of sign language interpreters, Lionel offers a raw, skeptical look at the headlines that define our world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boom. All January we're talking Denzel Washington movies and we're starting with Training Day! We discuss dad movies, the tripping scene, when black and white becomes gray and why Denzel gives one of the best performances as the devil himself. Also: Chocolate cake recipes! Law & Order! Terry Crews! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
Guest: John Cameron MitchellWriter of Hedwig and the Angry InchDirector of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, Rabbit Hole, How to Talk to Girls at PartiesAppeared as an Actor in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, The Twilight Zone, Head of the Class, Law & Order, Girls, The Good Fight, Yellowjackets, Shrill, and many others.John Cameron Mitchell Bio: John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written with Stephen Trask, made its debut on the stage of Squeezebox, a New York City rock ‘n' roll drag bar. The show then premiered Off-Broadway, receiving rave reviews. He was awarded an Obie Award, a “New York Magazine” Award, a Drama League Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. John's film adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch received directing and acting awards at festivals such as Sundance (Audience Award, Best Director), Berlin, Deauville, Seattle International, San Francisco International, and San Francisco's Lesbian & Gay. The film was also honored by the National Board of Review, The L.A. Film Critics Association, “Premiere Magazine” and the Golden Globes (Nomination: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy). He has received a Drama Desk Award Nomination for his role of Dickon in the Broadway production of The Secret Garden. Off-Broadway, Mitchell received an Obie Award and a Drama Desk Award Nomination for his role of Larry Kramer in The Destiny of Me. In Lincoln Center's Hello Again, Mitchell received a Drama Desk Nomination. He also appeared in the original Broadway production of Six Degrees of Separation and as Huck Finn in the Broadway production of Big River. Mitchell adapted and directed Tennessee Williams' Kingdom of Earth for New York's Drama Dept. Theatre Company, of which he is a founding member.The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLinksBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliKJ LamparJohn Cameron Mitchell The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter
After a health insurance executive is gunned down on the sidewalk by a vigilante, Det. Vincent Riley chases the suspect all over Manhattan. Lt. Jessica Brady discovers, not only are citizens unwilling to help them find the fugitive, people start dressing like him to disrupt their manhunt. ADA Samantha Maroun says Ethan Weller targeted OptiShield's CEO because the company denied his late mother's claim for an experimental drug. DA Nicholas Baxter worries the jury will not convict a defendant who's gained folk hero status for killing a man who represents the worst kind of corporate greed. EADA Nolan Price thinks it's a slam dunk murder conviction, but an activist judge seems eager to see Weller go free.We're talking about Law & Order season 24 episode 16 "Folk Hero." Our returning guest is Ellyn Marsh from the "I Think Not" podcast.This episode is inspired by the case of Luigi Mangione. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This episode of #LatinosOutLoud was taped in front of a live audience at the iconic Copacabana in NYC. On this special evening, #RachelLaLoca chats with comedienne Alana J about her one year Law &Order anniversary and her various roles in entertainment. Comedian Ian Lara who you may have recently seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon came by to talk about his new special called "Material Boy", available on YouTube. Lastly, we get to hear a VERY special announcement from Raul Acosta, leader of the infamous band Oro Solido! WAIT until you hear what he has to say about the future of the Dominican Republic! You don't want to miss this one! Follow Rachel Follow LOL Follow Alana J. Follow Ian Lara Follow Raul Acosta #latinosoutloud #podcast #comedy #IanLara #AlanaJ #orosolido #OroWho #copacabana #latinos #loud #urban #lifestyle#latinostories #latinoculture #laughoutloud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff and Scott discuss the win over Arizona and the path ahead for the Bucs, breaking down Tristan Wirfs' touchdown and Chris Godwin's impact and diverting into such topics as Dirty Dancing, Law & Order and the Duke of Norfolk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode NotesGuest: John CarianiPlaywright of Almost, Maine, cul-de-sac, Last Gas, and Love/Sick.Broadway Credits: Fiddler on the Roof, Something Rotten!, The Band's Visit, and Caroline, or ChangeTelevision Credits Include: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, Numb3rs, Homeland, The Good Wife, The Blacklist, and The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselThe Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliKJ LamparJohn Cariani The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter
Episode NotesGuest: John CarianiPlaywright ofAlmost, Maine, cul-de-sac, Last Gas, and Love/Sick.Broadway Credits: Fiddler on the Roof, Something Rotten!, The Band's Visit, and Caroline, or ChangeTelevision Credits Include: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, Numb3rs, Homeland, The Good Wife, The Blacklist, and The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselThe Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliKJ LamparJohn Cariani The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter
Service Managers and Fixed Ops leaders: Are you losing control? If you're struggling with inconsistent productivity, low technician morale, and a shop where management has lost authority, you know the stakes are high. Your culture is toxic, and it's killing your business. In this episode of SDR #334, Chris Collins and Christian deliver the essential 6-STEP BLUEPRINT for service managers ready to stop the chaos, regain authority, and rebuild a high-performance team. This process is tough, but it's the ultimate cheat code for leadership success. This episode provides the actionable strategy to fix your shop's toughest problems, including: ✅ The counter-intuitive first step: Connect before you correct. Don't try to muscle your authority back. ✅ How hiring new blood immediately signals the end of the "old regime." ✅ Transforming chaos into "Law & Order" to boost tech productivity ✅ The surprising truth: Your "grumpy" techs crave approval and acceptance more than anyone. ✅ Using Gamification and the Daily Scoreboard for instant efficiency gains and accountability. ✅ Broadening your technicians' perspective by teaching them how a financial statement works. If you are a leader dealing with a tough shop culture right now, watch this episode. Learning to fix this problem one time will be the single most valuable lesson of your management career. #ToxicShopCulture #ServiceManager #TechnicianMorale #FixedOps #ServiceAdvisor #DealershipLife #AutoRepairShop #ShopProductivity #ChrisCollins #ServiceDriveRevolution #AutomotiveLeadership #TechRetention #DealershipTraining #shopculture
Part 2 of 2 When the plaintiff's expert is a plastic surgeon who couldn't rule out a dwarf with razor-sharp toenails for the scratches, this trial felt less like Law & Order and more like Real Housewives: Beverly Hills Courthouse Edition. From the OB-GYN and receptionist who witnessed the fight to the psychologist who said the plaintiff's test answers were "two in a billion," the defense delivers receipts – while plaintiff's counsel Ron Rosen Janfazza completely unravels. Tyrella and Nikita break down the defense's strategy, the jaw-dropping cross-examinations, the lightning-fast verdict, and the post-trial fallout – including Janfazza's sanctions, his 2023 mistrial meltdown, and the now-infamous "vaginal discharge" argument NO ONE asked for. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/queens #rulapod HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/queens10fm to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Breakfast for Life! © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1984949378818199986 https://x.com/i/status/1984873101646028883 https://x.com/i/status/1986454540820922432 https://x.com/i/status/1986441202330190275 https://x.com/i/status/1985004146106261893 https://x.com/i/status/1985929807998128324https://x.com/i/status/1986130726593421726 https://x.com/i/status/1986097221167903086 https://x.com/i/status/1985308328977707245https://x.com/i/status/1985308082872725978 https://x.com/i/status/1985629744151318922 https://x.com/i/status/1986098801476534330 https://x.com/i/status/1986355538213347829 https://x.com/i/status/1986463142637932717 https://x.com/i/status/1985690373696733678 https://x.com/i/status/1986500008921997751 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An off-duty cop is stabbed to death, and her assailant is critically wounded. Eyewitness Monica Johnson tells detectives Lenny Briscoe and Rey Curtis that she saw the man follow the victim into the park—but holes in her story lead them to arrest her for the officer's death. District Attorney Adam Schiff faces political pressure to seek the death penalty for the cop killer. After prosecutor Jack McCoy gets Monica to confess on the stand, she undergoes a religious transformation and chooses not to fight her execution. McCoy and ADA Jamie Ross debate whether a repentant killer should face the death penalty. Monica's cause is taken up by both left-wing and right-wing lawyers, who petition to spare her life.Meanwhile, Lt. Anita Van Buren's discrimination suit against the NYPD is dismissed, and Briscoe's daughter is pressured into participating in a dangerous sting operation to take down her drug dealer.We're talking about Law & Order season eight, episode 21 “Bad Girl.” Our returning guest is Mark Blankenship. The episode was inspired by the case of Karla Faye Tucker. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Janet Michael, the tireless host of The Valley Today, has reached a milestone few in broadcasting can claim: 2,500 consecutive episodes. In a special celebratory podcast, Janet welcomes Andy Gail, CEO of United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley—and a longtime listener turned frequent guest—to reflect on the journey, share laughs, and look ahead to new adventures. From Listener to Guest: Andy's Unique Perspective Right from the start, Andy brings a playful energy, joking about his habit of listening to Janet's show before bed and his record as the most consistent guest. Their banter sets the tone for an episode filled with warmth and camaraderie. Andy, now a community leader, recalls how the show has become a staple for many, including former colleagues who still tune in and text him after his appearances. Fun Facts and Friendly Rivalries To put 2,500 episodes in perspective, Andy rattles off a series of fun facts: Janet has outpaced The Simpsons, Law & Order, and even Law & Order: SVU in episode count, though she still has a way to go to catch up with soap operas like Guiding Light. The conversation is peppered with quirky trivia—did you know it takes 2,500 honeybees to make a pound of honey, or that the average person consumes 2,500 calories a day? These playful comparisons highlight the magnitude of Janet's achievement while keeping the mood light. Behind the Scenes: The Real Work of Podcasting Transitioning from celebration to reality, Janet and Andy pull back the curtain on the work that goes into each episode. Janet reveals that producing a single show can take three to four hours, from booking guests and recording to editing out hundreds of “ums” and “uhs.” Andy marvels at the dedication, calculating that Janet has spent over 8,000 pots of coffee and nearly 9,000 hours keeping The Valley Today on the air. Their candid discussion underscores the unseen effort behind the microphone. Debates, Dishes, and Community Spirit No Valley Today episode would be complete without a spirited debate. Janet and Andy revisit classic arguments—Is cereal soup? Is a hot dog a sandwich or a taco?—and tease an upcoming podcast series focused on the best dishes in Winchester. Their friendly disagreements and shared laughter exemplify the show's unique blend of information and entertainment. Giving Back: A Fundraiser for the Community As the conversation draws to a close, Janet and Andy announce a special United Way fundraiser in honor of the 2,500th episode. Their goal: raise $2,500 by year's end to support local nonprofits. Listeners are invited to donate, participate in auctions, and even win a chance to appear on the show. The initiative reflects Janet's deep commitment to the community and her belief that even small contributions can make a big difference. Learn more here: https://givebutter.com/ValleyToday Looking Ahead: The Streak Continues Finally, Janet shares her next goal—surpassing Cal Ripken's legendary streak of 2,632 consecutive baseball games. With her trademark humor and determination, she assures listeners that The Valley Today will be back tomorrow, ready to inform, entertain, and connect the community once again. Through laughter, reflection, and a shared sense of purpose, Janet and Andy celebrate not just a broadcasting milestone, but the enduring power of local storytelling. As The Valley Today enters its next chapter, one thing is clear: the conversation—and the coffee—will keep flowing.
Minneapolis is at an inflection point. With off-year municipal elections just days away, Andrew sits down with Minneapolis property owner and community voice Jim Rubin, a featured contributor in the new documentary “Precarious State.” They trace how policy shifts since 2017 and decisions in 2020 reshaped public safety, downtown vitality, and neighborhood life—and what a course correction could look like.You'll hear:• The on-the-ground view from affordable housing in the urban core• How policing, prosecution, and city policy interact on everyday crime• Why low-turnout municipal races will set the city's trajectory for four years• A practical voter's frame: common-sense leadership vs. ideological agendas• Where to watch “Precarious State” (find it on our Resources page)If you care about Minneapolis—its parks and lakes, small businesses, safety, and future—this conversation is a must-listen. Subscribe on YouTube, follow the show, and share with a neighbor.Special thanks to our sponsors: Parker Daniels Kibort, True North Private Investments and A La Carte Creative Group.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.
00:12:17 – ICE Shooting ControversyKnight covers conflicting reports on a Chicago shooting where ICE agents fired on a woman, noting how media narratives diverge and federal agencies hide behind secrecy and self-investigation. 00:26:36 – Judge Blocks Trump's Martial Law OrderA Trump-appointed judge issues a restraining order against Trump's domestic terrorism directive, calling it “untethered from the facts” and warning it blurs the line between civilian and military authority. 00:33:07 – Trump's Extrajudicial KillingsKnight details Trump's authorization of military strikes on alleged drug smugglers in Venezuelan waters, calling them unconstitutional murders akin to Duterte's war on drugs. 00:42:44 – Crimes Against Humanity ComparisonThe show connects Trump's policy to Duterte's atrocities in the Philippines, citing international law experts who call Trump's approach “unprecedented” and “a crime against humanity.” 00:56:45 – Trump, Pfizer & COVID FraudKnight blasts Trump for defending Albert Bourla and granting Pfizer “most favored nation” status despite its COVID fraud. He calls it premeditated mass murder covered up under Operation Warp Speed. 01:07:51 – UK Digital ID for ChildrenKnight reviews a UK bill creating digital IDs for children as young as 13, warning it's a globalist pilot scheme for biometric surveillance tied to taxes, healthcare, and citizenship rights. 01:23:34 – Joe Rogan's Orwellian WarningRogan slams the UK's mass arrests for “wrongthink” and the rise of digital IDs, calling it a full-scale Orwellian crackdown while U.S. politicians copy the same tactics under free-speech pretense. 01:28:41 – Epstein Files & Trump's Inner CircleCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits Epstein was “the greatest blackmailer ever,” confirming intelligence ties and contradicting Trump officials' denials. Knight says the cover-up implicates the administration itself. 01:33:05 – Muslim Church Arson & Free SpeechStory of Muslims vandalizing a Texas church flying an Israeli flag sparks debate over free speech, immigration, and religious hypocrisy in American politics. 01:37:06 – H-1B Visas & Corporate DisloyaltyDiscussion of Silicon Valley's pro-immigration billionaires like Michael Moritz, accused of replacing Americans with foreign labor while funding Trump and exploiting wage disparity. 01:50:35 – GOP's “Big Tent” HypocrisyKnight mocks GOP strategist Scott Presler and Turning Point USA for embracing identity politics and moral decay, arguing conservatives have become “Democrats with Bible quotes.” 01:58:19 – Social Media & Dating CollapseAnalysis of falling social media engagement and “dating app fatigue” as cultural decline deepens, with Knight likening it to generational isolation and engineered atomization. 02:32:08 – AI Jobs & the Yale StudyKnight reviews a Yale study showing AI hasn't reduced employment, calling claims of mass layoffs “self-serving hype” by tech CEOs to inflate valuations. AI's disruption is compared to the early computer and internet eras. 02:48:47 – AI Girlfriends & DelusionWomen mourn the loss of their “AI boyfriends” after ChatGPT tone updates. Knight calls it a symptom of loneliness and cultural decay, noting lawsuits over AI chatbots linked to suicides. 02:52:20 – Musk's Robot ObsessionTesla's humanoid robot project “Optimus” is compared to Roomba tech. Knight argues human dexterity can't be replicated by machines and says China may overtake the U.S. in practical robotics. 02:55:38 – Waymo Taxis & AI FailureKnight ridicules self-driving Waymo cars for clogging intersections, circling endlessly, and blocking ambulances—symbolic of AI's overhyped “safety.” Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
00:12:17 – ICE Shooting ControversyKnight covers conflicting reports on a Chicago shooting where ICE agents fired on a woman, noting how media narratives diverge and federal agencies hide behind secrecy and self-investigation. 00:26:36 – Judge Blocks Trump's Martial Law OrderA Trump-appointed judge issues a restraining order against Trump's domestic terrorism directive, calling it “untethered from the facts” and warning it blurs the line between civilian and military authority. 00:33:07 – Trump's Extrajudicial KillingsKnight details Trump's authorization of military strikes on alleged drug smugglers in Venezuelan waters, calling them unconstitutional murders akin to Duterte's war on drugs. 00:42:44 – Crimes Against Humanity ComparisonThe show connects Trump's policy to Duterte's atrocities in the Philippines, citing international law experts who call Trump's approach “unprecedented” and “a crime against humanity.” 00:56:45 – Trump, Pfizer & COVID FraudKnight blasts Trump for defending Albert Bourla and granting Pfizer “most favored nation” status despite its COVID fraud. He calls it premeditated mass murder covered up under Operation Warp Speed. 01:07:51 – UK Digital ID for ChildrenKnight reviews a UK bill creating digital IDs for children as young as 13, warning it's a globalist pilot scheme for biometric surveillance tied to taxes, healthcare, and citizenship rights. 01:23:34 – Joe Rogan's Orwellian WarningRogan slams the UK's mass arrests for “wrongthink” and the rise of digital IDs, calling it a full-scale Orwellian crackdown while U.S. politicians copy the same tactics under free-speech pretense. 01:28:41 – Epstein Files & Trump's Inner CircleCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits Epstein was “the greatest blackmailer ever,” confirming intelligence ties and contradicting Trump officials' denials. Knight says the cover-up implicates the administration itself. 01:33:05 – Muslim Church Arson & Free SpeechStory of Muslims vandalizing a Texas church flying an Israeli flag sparks debate over free speech, immigration, and religious hypocrisy in American politics. 01:37:06 – H-1B Visas & Corporate DisloyaltyDiscussion of Silicon Valley's pro-immigration billionaires like Michael Moritz, accused of replacing Americans with foreign labor while funding Trump and exploiting wage disparity. 01:50:35 – GOP's “Big Tent” HypocrisyKnight mocks GOP strategist Scott Presler and Turning Point USA for embracing identity politics and moral decay, arguing conservatives have become “Democrats with Bible quotes.” 01:58:19 – Social Media & Dating CollapseAnalysis of falling social media engagement and “dating app fatigue” as cultural decline deepens, with Knight likening it to generational isolation and engineered atomization. 02:32:08 – AI Jobs & the Yale StudyKnight reviews a Yale study showing AI hasn't reduced employment, calling claims of mass layoffs “self-serving hype” by tech CEOs to inflate valuations. AI's disruption is compared to the early computer and internet eras. 02:48:47 – AI Girlfriends & DelusionWomen mourn the loss of their “AI boyfriends” after ChatGPT tone updates. Knight calls it a symptom of loneliness and cultural decay, noting lawsuits over AI chatbots linked to suicides. 02:52:20 – Musk's Robot ObsessionTesla's humanoid robot project “Optimus” is compared to Roomba tech. Knight argues human dexterity can't be replicated by machines and says China may overtake the U.S. in practical robotics. 02:55:38 – Waymo Taxis & AI FailureKnight ridicules self-driving Waymo cars for clogging intersections, circling endlessly, and blocking ambulances—symbolic of AI's overhyped “safety.” Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I confront the harsh reality of crime in America and expose the deeper moral and spiritual collapse fueling it. As Christian men, fathers, and leaders, I explore how to reclaim our families, communities, and republic through faith, courage, and righteousness. #truemanpodcast Contact Mike Van Pelt: mike@truemanlifecoaching.com https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com Order Mik's New Book, True Man True Ways – A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com/truemantrueways
Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Into the Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal, Brilliant Minds, The Lowdown, Murder in a Small Town, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Zombies, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Survivor, The Golden Bachelor, Slow Horses, House of Guinness, Wayward, English Teacher, The Amazing Race, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: Organized Crime, All of Me, The Savant, Have I Got News For You, The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Hacks, Gina Carano's Logan Reign, The Paper on NBC, Rasslin' News, Saturday Night Live Season 51, Futurama, Peacemaker, Only Murders in the Building, and more.Drinking: Bourbon Whiskey from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.Rate us and comment: Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn Radio, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tvtanpodcast.substack.com
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When a college co-ed accuses raunchy rock star Clarence "C-Square" Carmichael of raping her in his hotel room, Detectives Mike Logan and Lenny Briscoe have to decide whether she's an actual victim or a willing participant now looking for a payday. Lt. Anita Van Buren is the only one who believes Julia's story, and Logan and Briscoe turn up evidence the musician has paid off other victims in the past.DA Adam Schiff can't believe Julia didn't know what she was getting into when she visited the man's room late at night. But prosecutor Ben Stone says she still has the right to say no and what C-Square did was a crime. Newly arrived ADA Claire Kincaid tells Stone that Julia perjured herself on the stand. It was regarding facts she told Claire, but didn't pass along to Ben thinking they were irrelevant. Feeling he can no longer trust his new assistant, Stone tells her to seek a transfer. Though the victim has been discredited, the jury still convicts the rock star of rape. After winning the case, Ben reconsiders and gives Claire a second chance.We're talking about Law & Order season 4 episode 3 "Discord." Our guest is Meredith Constant from the "Off with Their Headlines" podcast.This episode is inspired by the 1991 rape case of boxer Mike Tyson. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.
This week's questions are on law, order & television! Trey answers a question on former FBI Director James Comey's peculiar social media postings and whether it's a potential legal strategy. Plus, Trey shares his favorite British crime dramas. Do you have any recommendations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Episode 230 of Electrified with Eric Lyons, we take a closer look at the scandals and controversies making headlines across the football world. At 7:20, we dive into Michigan's sign-stealing saga and the NCAA's latest round of sanctions. At 27:50, we compare the suspensions of Vikings wideout Jordan Addison and Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, and at 35:00, we break down the ongoing legal battles between Jon Gruden, Brian Flores, and the NFL, exploring what their lawsuits could mean for the league.
When a baseball fan despised for costing the team the pennant is killed in a bar, Detectives Briscoe and Green connect the crime to Walter Grimes, a man released from prison after 20 years for a murder he didn't commit. Attorney Rodney Fallon (played by Giancarlo Esposito) argues he's innocent because his time as a wrongfully convicted man made him a murderer. McCoy and Southerlyn find the cop who originally framed him. He says the bloody knife he planted was from a different murder committed by Grimes. The prosecutors must rely on planted evidence and the dirty cop to prove the defendant was already a killer before being set up. We're talking about Law & Order season 14 episode 21 “Vendetta.” Our ten-time returning guest is Sarah D. Bunting.This episode draws inspiration from the infamous 2003 Steve Bartman foul ball incident at Wrigley Field. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach has won two Emmys for his portrayal of Cousin Richie, the abrasive and ornery cook/maître d' on the FX series The Bear. The show is known for kitchen chaos, but he says the set is calm. He spoke with Fresh Air contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about the show, his character on GIRLS, and his venture into the Marvel Universe. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the documentary, My Mom Jayne, produced and edited by Law & Order actor Mariska Hargitay. It's about her mom, the actress Jayne Mansfield, who died young in a car accident.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On this week's show we rank our favorite Streaming Services. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: More than 25% of viewers aren't watching live TV anymore Tubi breaks the 100 million monthly active user mark Netflix to Introduce Live TV Channels in France NCIS: Tony & Ziva Sets September Premiere Date on Paramount+ Other: Panasonic DVD Recorders on ebay Panasonic DMR-EH75VS DVD recorder with 80GB hard drive and HiFi VCR, plus DVD video upconversion at Crutchfield The 10 Best DVD Recorders of 2025 (Reviews) - FindThisBest "It's Official: Streaming Is Now the King of TV The Definitive Streaming Service Ranking We received an email from a listener named Scott that pointed us to an article titled ”The Definitive Streaming Service Ranking” written by Josh Rosenberg and published in Esquire magazine. In the article he ranks the top seven streaming services. We'll go through his picks from seven to one. And then we'll give our rankings. 7 Amazon Prime Video - The main criterion for ranking streaming services is whether they offer at least one new, worthwhile show each month. Prime Video falls short, as it doesn't consistently deliver high-quality new TV content. Instead, it focuses on being a hub for accessing other subscriptions, with shows like Reacher, Fallout, and The Boys feeling like bonuses for Amazon Prime's free shipping rather than a compelling reason to subscribe for streaming alone. 6 Peacock - Peacock is a top choice for reality-TV fans, offering Bravo's full lineup, including Real Housewives, Love Island USA, Below Deck, Top Chef, and Watch What Happens Live. It also hosts NBC's library with classics like The Office, Parks & Recreation, New Girl, Scrubs, and Law & Order, plus Yellowstone due to an exclusive deal. Its appeal lies in its sitcom and reality-TV vault, and it's the streaming home for the Olympics, though that's only every two years. Fans might find it worth a high price, though it's currently much less than $100 a month. 5 Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ - The Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle is perceived as a single streaming service due to its long-standing integration, with Disney enhancing this by adding Hulu and ESPN+ tiles to the Disney+ home screen for seamless access. Each service offers unique strengths: Disney+ excels in Marvel, Star Wars, and children's content; Hulu features FX shows like The Bear and Shōgun, plus ABC's lineup, including Abbott Elementary; and ESPN+ remains a leader in live sports despite growing competition. Their combined appeal keeps them competitive, as they are stronger together than individually. 4 Netflix - Netflix benefits from long-term subscriber relationships, with users browsing its platform like they once did with cable TV. However, its content quality is declining, with more misses than hits. The upcoming conclusion of major shows like Squid Game and Stranger Things in 2025 could further challenge its ability to retain subscribers. 3 Paramount+ - Paramount+ benefits from Taylor Sheridan's popular shows like Yellowstone, Landman, and 1923, and its merger with Showtime has brought quality series such as MobLand and Yellowjackets. However, the streaming service struggles to justify its subscription cost as essential, with its success hinging on the delivery of Sheridan's planned spin-off universe. 2 Apple TV+ - Apple TV+ has significantly improved its content in 2025, with successful shows like Severance season 2, The Studio (Seth Rogen), Your Friends and Neighbors (Jon Hamm), and Stick (Owen Wilson). Previously, subscribing only for specific shows was advisable, but now, due to consistent high-quality releases with A-list talent, keeping the subscription active is recommended. If this trend continues, Apple TV+ will remain a strong competitor in the streaming market. 1 HBO Max - HBO tops the power ranking due to its consistent delivery of high-quality TV shows that justify the subscription cost. With a business model focused on quality since its launch over 50 years ago, HBO has aired acclaimed series like The Pitt, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, The Rehearsal, and Hacks in the first half of 2025. Its extensive library includes some of the greatest shows and movies, such as Goodfellas. While Netflix prioritizes quantity, HBO Max excels in quality.
Trump stirs outrage by suggesting Alcatraz be reopened for violent criminals and illegal immigrants. While critics call it absurd and symbolic trolling, supporters argue it could serve as a fear-based deterrent. The panel debates the real motives behind the bold statement.
Sebastian Stan is up for an Oscar for his portrayal of President Trump early in his career, when Roy Cohn was his lawyer and mentor. Stan says Cohn schooled Trump in "denying reality and reshaping the truth." He spoke with Terry Gross about his childhood in Romania, wearing prosthetics for A Different Man, and his breakthrough role on Law & Order.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy