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Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. In the extended version at 27:52, Pastor Josh and Pastor Gary discuss how believers should be the best citizens in the countries where they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Humble Beginnings in a Feed Store Sarah Cohen never imagined she'd spend her life making potato chips in rural Virginia. Growing up in Washington, DC, where she worked in her family's restaurant and hotel business from age 12, she learned work ethic early. However, manufacturing knowledge? That came later—much later. In her twenties, Sarah launched Route 11 Potato Chips in an old feed store in Middletown, Virginia. The setup was as bare-bones as it gets. "We had wooden floors," she recalls, still sounding slightly incredulous. "I know it sounds like the 1800s." The operation ran on 1960s equipment, and workers literally carried potatoes through the office to reach the peeler. Most remarkably, they stirred batches of chips with a garden rake. "I thought we must be the absolute most inefficient chip factory in the world," Sarah admits. Nevertheless, something magical happened. The local community grew curious, came to watch, tried the chips, and became advocates. That grassroots support hasn't stopped since day one. The Power of Transparency From the beginning, Route 11 did something unusual for its time: they installed viewing windows. Initially, this decision stemmed from necessity rather than marketing genius. Without a packaging machine during the first year or two, the company hand-packed chips and relied on customers coming directly to buy them. The window gave visitors something to do besides standing awkwardly in a "weird little wooden building." Before long, tour buses arrived. People came out of sheer curiosity to watch food being made—a rarity in manufacturing. When Route 11 moved to Mount Jackson in 2008, the town made "fry viewing" a stipulation of the deal. Sarah and her business partner Mike embraced this transparency wholeheartedly. "We're very shameless about just showing it as it is," Sarah explains. "This is the real deal. This is how something is made." Today, this openness feels prescient. Craft breweries and artisan food makers routinely showcase their processes, but Route 11 pioneered this approach decades ago. The Partnership That Changed Everything Running a chip factory with breaking-down equipment from the 1960s proved exhausting. Sarah attended food shows unable to sell with confidence because she couldn't guarantee production without breakdowns. Then came a serendipitous encounter in a Winchester bar. Mike, who had been "fixing lawnmowers in his diapers," loved the product but saw room for improvement. An Army veteran with an engineering mindset, he brought manufacturing vision and intensity to complement Sarah's creative approach. "We are very different types of people," she notes. "He's very engineer brain, sees the world in very black and white terms, whereas I'm much more muddled." Mike's obsession with preventive maintenance transformed the operation. Eighteen years later, visitors consistently comment that the equipment looks brand new. "That's because we take care of it," Sarah says simply. "We baby it and pamper it." This philosophy stands in stark contrast to many manufacturers who adopt a "run it until it breaks" mentality. As the conversation reveals, preventive maintenance literally saves money, especially in today's world of long lead times for parts. Route 11 maintains stockpiles of commonly needed components because they can't assume availability when equipment fails. Keeping It Simple: The Ingredient Philosophy Route 11's chips contain a remarkably short ingredient list. This minimalism serves multiple purposes. First, it lets potato chips taste like potatoes—a revolutionary concept in an industry often dominated by artificial flavors and additives. Second, it reduces exposure to recalls. As Sarah explains, "The more ingredients a product has, the more exposure you have to a recall. If one ingredient gets recalled, then you've gotta pull all that product." The company operates as a gluten-free certified facility with only one allergen: dairy, found in trace amounts in their dill pickle chips. They've developed careful protocols for running dairy-containing flavors at the end of the day, followed by thorough cleaning. Interestingly, Route 11 pioneered the dill pickle chip flavor—now ubiquitous in the snack aisle. Sarah, who enjoyed mixing pickle juice with her potato chips and grilled cheese sandwiches, decided to formalize the combination. The flavor garnered press coverage, morning show appearances, and a mention in Oprah's Magazine. "It's the closest thing we've actually formulated," Sarah says. "It's our version of a Doritos." The Costco Courtship Route 11's relationship with Costco began unexpectedly. The buying team discovered their dill pickle chips at a Leesburg deli and started calling. Sarah, having just moved to Mount Jackson, felt unprepared. "I was nervous about it," she admits. Costco persisted, eventually sending their buying team to the facility. They offered flexibility: "Just do what you're comfortable with. You tell us what you can do." This approach proved crucial for a small manufacturer wary of overextending. Today, Route 11 supplies Costco's northeast region—roughly 20 Virginia warehouses. They've learned that many small businesses mistakenly believe they must supply all Costco locations nationwide. Regional arrangements exist precisely for companies like Route 11. Supplying all 90 warehouses would require two to three truckloads weekly—essentially their entire production capacity. "We need a separate Costco production facility to be able to maintain this," Sarah jokes. Instead, they've found their sweet spot: getting chips into as many Virginia locations as possible while maintaining quality and reliability. Costco's rigorous annual audits have elevated Route 11's standards. "Their standards are higher than anybody's," Sarah notes. While the company would maintain high standards regardless, having customers with such exacting requirements pushes continuous improvement. The Flavor Balancing Act Route 11 currently offers eight flavors plus seasonal varieties, including the cult-favorite Yukon Golds. When Yukon Gold season arrives, the company experiences what they call "the Gold Rush"—digging, cooking, and shipping the chips as fast as possible before they sell out. However, Sarah learned a counterintuitive lesson about flavors: more doesn't equal better. "I was very delusional," she admits about her early vision. "I thought everybody's gonna love the chips so much, they would take one of each bag." Reality proved different. People have favorite flavors, and for all potato chip companies, most customers reach for the classic salted variety. Route 11's lightly salted chips represent 60% of sales. When slower-moving flavors like Chesapeake Crab occupy shelf space, they create holes where the lightly salted should be, hampering overall sales velocity. Consequently, Route 11 actually offers fewer flavors now than when they started. To introduce a new flavor, they must discontinue an existing one. This disciplined approach extends to their mission statement, which Sarah describes as "not very exciting": make a great product in a clean and safe environment. For a single-facility operation, one recall could prove catastrophic. Larger manufacturers can shift production to different locations; Route 11 has no such luxury. Crisis and Innovation: The Ukraine Connection The war in Ukraine delivered an unexpected blow to Route 11. Ukraine supplies 90% of the world's sunflower seeds, and when shipping stopped, the entire vegetable oil market seized up. "This is how we're gonna go out of business because we can't get any oil," Sarah remembers thinking. Their oil supplier found peanut oil—more expensive and carrying the stigma of being peanut oil—but something proved better than nothing. Route 11 had to apply different labels to every single bag, creating what Sarah describes as a "dizzying" OSHA hazard. Fortunately, the situation lasted only a couple months, and loyal customers understood. Yet this crisis sparked innovation. While desperately searching for sunflower oil, Sarah discovered a North Carolina farmer preparing to press his own oil. Soon, Route 11 will receive their first tractor-trailer load of oil from this farmer—just five hours away. For the first time, they'll purchase directly from a farm rather than through distributors. "I would not have necessarily found him had we not been turning over every single rock," Sarah reflects. This development aligns perfectly with Route 11's original vision of being regional, local, and sustainable. They already work with local potato growers in Dayton, Virginia, and certified organic sweet potato growers in Mattaponi, Virginia. Adding a sunflower oil supplier completes the circle. The Sweet Spot of Growth Route 11 now employs 53 people and operates on a four-day, 10-hour workweek. They cook during the day, with no Saturday or night shifts. This schedule reflects a deliberate choice about growth and quality of life. "We could add another shift if we wanted to," Sarah acknowledges. However, additional shifts mean accelerated equipment wear, increased maintenance costs, and the prospect of 2 a.m. phone calls about breakdowns. "That's the beauty of having your own business," she says. "You can make decisions like that. We know what we can manage." This philosophy recognizes a truth many businesses miss: there's a profitability sweet spot. Beyond a certain point, scaling up means doing more work for proportionally less profit. Route 11 has found their equilibrium—large enough to matter to suppliers, small enough to maintain quality and control. Instead of adding shifts, they've focused on optimization. Recent investments include a bigger water line for faster cleaning, an additional warehouse for better organization, and new oil tanks for receiving directly from farmers. These improvements help them "eek out more pallets of product" without fundamentally changing their operational model. Retail and Tourism: The Other Revenue Stream While wholesale accounts like Costco generate significant volume, Route 11's retail operation remains vital. The facility welcomes visitors who tour the production area, purchase chips, and browse merchandise including t-shirts and tins. The company ships nationwide, serving customers far beyond their regional grocery footprint. This retail presence serves as their primary marketing channel. People experience the product, see how it's made, and become evangelists. The model has proven so successful that Mount Jackson now hosts an annual Tater Fest—a potato-themed festival celebrating the town's most famous product. Lessons from the Trenches When asked what advice she'd give aspiring food manufacturers, Sarah's immediate response is characteristically honest: "Don't do it. Whatever you do." Then she elaborates more seriously. Small business ownership is all-consuming, like having children. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Success requires time, money, deep pockets, and support systems. Sarah deliberately avoided investors, unwilling to be "enslaved" to return-on-investment demands or have others dictating shortcuts for profit. Realism matters, but so does a touch of delusion. "If I had been realistic, I never would've done it," Sarah admits. Vision must balance with number-crunching. She credits the Small Business Development Center where Bill helped her develop a business plan and understand concepts like breakeven points. The timeline proves sobering: Route 11 took nearly seven years to break even. During that period, Sarah worked part-time at a pizzeria while her co-founder worked as a line cook at the Wayside Inn. They put every dollar back into the business, personally making no money. "You have to be in your twenties," Sarah jokes. The energy and resilience required make this a young person's game. When people call seeking mentorship while envisioning running their company from a beach in St. Barts, Sarah's response is blunt: "No, sorry. If you're already envisioning yourself running your company from the beach, you probably should not even start." Manufacturing demands on-site presence. It's like being a conductor, orchestrating multiple moving parts simultaneously. Customers calling with problems don't want to hear ocean waves in the background. Looking Ahead Route 11's future involves maintaining and growing thoughtfully. The pandemic forced a holding pattern, but Sarah feels ready to resume trade shows and active selling now that they've optimized production capacity. Challenges loom, particularly federal government layoffs affecting the DC market—a significant customer base for Route 11. Many restaurants are closing due to reduced lunch business, and Route 11 has been part of that ecosystem. Adaptation will be necessary. Yet Route 11's greatest strength remains reliability. "The most important thing about selling to somebody is that you're reliable," Sarah emphasizes. Potato chips move quickly, and if you can't deliver on time, customers find alternatives. Route 11's commitment to reliability has built trust that transcends market fluctuations. From wooden floors and garden rakes to Costco shelves and 53 employees, Route 11 Potato Chips embodies the American manufacturing dream—not the fantasy version where entrepreneurs run companies from tropical beaches, but the real version requiring grit, adaptability, community support, and an unwavering commitment to quality. As Cohen surveys her 20,000-square-foot facility, the journey from that cramped Middletown feed store seems both improbable and inevitable. "It's just a very interesting story," she says with characteristic understatement. For anyone who's ever tasted a Route 11 chip—crispy, perfectly salted, tasting unmistakably like actual potatoes—the story is more than interesting. It's inspiring.

A Vision Beyond the Turntables When Ben Savory, owner of Summit Events, last joined Janet Michael on The Valley Today in March 2024, he had just been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber. Fast forward to 2026, and Ben's journey is a testament to what happens when ambition meets community spirit. In their latest conversation, Janet and Ben explore how Summit Events has evolved from a one-man DJ operation into a multifaceted event powerhouse, all while keeping people and purpose at the heart of its mission. Building a Team, Building a Legacy Ben reflects on the early days, when winning an award felt like a pinnacle. However, he quickly realized it was just the beginning. Rather than resting on his laurels, Ben set out to grow Summit Events into something bigger. He shares how the company has expanded to include four full-time and two part-time staff, plus a network of contractors and live musicians. This growth, he explains, has allowed him to balance professional ambitions with family life, and to create a workplace where collaboration and fun go hand in hand. More Than Just Music Transitioning from DJ gigs to full-scale event production, Summit Events now offers a wide array of services. Ben details how the company provides everything from sound support for intimate gatherings to full AV setups for conferences, as well as photo booths, lighting, and even live musicians. He emphasizes that Summit's approach is about elevating every event—no matter the size—by tailoring experiences to each client's vision. The company's "no surprises" philosophy ensures that every detail is planned, leaving nothing to chance on a client's big day. Community at the Core What truly sets Summit Events apart is its commitment to community. Ben describes how the company donates significant services to nonprofits and local organizations, supporting events like the NAACP's Juneteenth celebration and United Way's Day of Caring. This spirit of giving back, he says, is woven into the fabric of Summit's business model. The team's willingness to help—whether or not they're the ones hired—has built lasting relationships and a reputation for reliability. Expanding Horizons Looking ahead, Ben reveals exciting plans for Summit Events. The company is opening a new office in Leesburg and expanding its reach to Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, and beyond. Additionally, Ben is launching the Summit Collective, a curated network of unique event experiences—from fire dancers to live watercolor artists—designed to connect clients with extraordinary talent across the region. A Celebration of Growth As the conversation wraps up, Janet and Ben reflect on the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and staying true to one's values. Ben's story is a powerful reminder that success is not just about business growth, but about making a positive impact on people and communities. With Summit Events, every celebration becomes an opportunity to bring people together, create memories, and give back. For more information about Summit Events and their expanding services, visit @SummitEventsCo on social media or reach out to Ben directly at ben@summiteventsco.com.

This week's message is from Gary Hamrick at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA (cornerstonechapel.net).

Evolution, Intimacy (S5 | E216) with Lara and Michael Blackin [TESSA] In this episode, I sit down with Lara and Michael Blackin, visionaries behind Temple in the Trees, a vibrant new community center located in Leesburg, Virginia. We delve deep into the philosophy of open nesting—a refreshing take on the empty nester experience, inviting listeners to redefine what this life stage can mean. The Blackins embrace a mindset of unfettered growth and exploration, highlighting how their mid-life journey has been full of new relationships, passions, and adventures. Evolution, Intimacy Lara and Michael share the inspiring story of how Temple in the Trees came to fruition after a transformational tantric workshop. It began with a simple note passed between them, leading to a shared vision of a sanctuary dedicated to community and tantric learning. Over eight years, their home has blossomed into a beacon for like-minded individuals eager to explore intimacy, connection, and personal growth. We discuss the significance of community collaboration and how their authenticity has attracted a diverse network of people eager to learn, share, and grow together. EPISODE TIME CODE 1:13  Temple in the Trees 6:34 Finding Community 16:42 Navigating Estrangement 23:18 Coping with Vision Loss 28:33 Intimacy Through Challenges 31:09 Transition from Parent to Participant As we dive deeper into their personal journeys, Lara and Michael reflect on their blended family dynamics, parenting six children—from a 27-year-old to a high school senior—while navigating the complexities of sibling relationships and individual identities. They candidly address the challenges of estrangement within their family, particularly the difficult path of one of their sons who has stepped away. Through this heartfelt discussion, we explore themes of grief, acceptance, and the importance of honoring one's personal journey while also nurturing connections. The conversation takes a poignant turn as we cover Lara's struggles with her eyesight, a significant challenge she is currently facing due to a growth affecting her optic nerve. She eloquently describes her journey of adapting to this new reality, finding strength and creativity as she navigates what it means to experience vision—both physically and intuitively. Michael shares his perspective, discussing how their relationship has deepened through these trials and the ways their intimacy has evolved, emphasizing the power of connection beyond traditional notions of physicality. We also touch on their recent move to New Orleans, where they are in the process of establishing a new branch of their community—Temple by the Water. Amidst the logistical challenges of a cross-town life, both Lara and Michael express excitement about laying down roots in a new city while continuing to foster their expansive community spirit. Their joint ambitions to host creative events and retreats speak to their commitment to artistic expression and personal development. In wrapping up our conversation, the Blackins impart invaluable insights for listeners navigating their own life transitions. They challenge the notion of identity solely tied to parenthood, advocating instead for an embrace of individualism and active participation in life. The underlying message promotes a sense of participation and connection, encouraging everyone to cultivate relationships that nourish self, community, and family. This episode encapsulates the complex layers of transition, poignancy, and resilience that define the open nester experience. By embracing both joy and grief alike, Lara and Michael exemplify how life transitions can serve as catalysts for deeper self-discovery and collective growth. Their story is a testament to the beauty of forging meaningful connections—one that resonates deeply with anyone looking to redefine their journey in the face of change. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group ask to join and we’ll let you in

In a battle for $500, Josh in Leesburg battled Austin the Nashville know it All!

Hour 1 of the Tuesday Bob Rose Show, with 2 separate criminal cases in Leesburg and Gainesville during the hour, of 2 criminals convicted of violence and firearms crimes, who are still on the streets committing more crimes. Why aren't repeat offenders in jail? And how is this happening in supposedly tough-on-crime Florida? Plus, the morning's biggest stories, for 11-25-25

Smylie Kaufman catches up with newly-minted PGA TOUR winner (and card recipient!) Michael Brennan about the whirlwind since his Bank of Utah Championship win: a week off to reset, the celebration at River Creek in Leesburg, and how a painful late collapse in Canada shaped his Sunday mindset in Utah. Michael also breaks down the training he did to reach 135 mph of clubhead speed, the detailed tracking app he uses to strategize at golf courses he's never played before, and tells a wild near-abduction story while traveling to a PGA TOUR Americas event. This is a must-watch for anyone chasing the dream — from junior golfers to aspiring pros.

Sat, Nov 1 5:11 AM → 5:43 AM Fairfax County PD Sgt arrested by Leesburg PD for Drunk in Public after a call for weapons brandishing in bar. Radio Systems: - Loudoun County

In this powerful episode of The Built Different Podcast, recorded backstage at the Refuel Conference at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Dr. Zach Clinton and cohost Joshua Broome sit down with Pastor Gary Hamrick — Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia. Gary has faithfully led Cornerstone from a small group of believers to a thriving congregation of thousands. His ministry sits at a unique cultural crossroads, just outside Washington, D.C., giving him a front-row seat to the intersection of faith, culture, and government. Over the years, Gary has become a trusted voice on religious liberty, biblical truth, and courageous leadership in a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. In this conversation, Gary shares his heart for revival and renewal, unpacking why gatherings like Refuel are vital for weary ministry leaders. He offers insight into what he’s seeing in the flock — from mental health struggles and spiritual discouragement to growing cultural hostility toward Christianity — and provides deeply biblical encouragement for overcoming discouragement in ministry through Psalm 42. His voice is both a pastoral encouragement and a prophetic challenge for the Church to rise with courage and conviction in this cultural moment. Mentioned in this episode: Visit Cornerstone Chapel: https://cornerstonechapel.net/ Watch some of Gary’s Sermons: https://cornerstonechapel.net/teachings/teaching-library/ Feeling Downcast? Get Help Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jason Fraley interviews prolific guitarist John 5, who rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on Nov. 5 on a double bill with Richie Kotzen. He called in to discuss his career, touring with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and most recently Motley Crue. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Join Dr. Jay and Brad as they interview Katy Talento.Katy Talento is an epidemiologist, a naturopath, a veteran health policy advisor and health benefits consultant. She is the founder and CEO of AllBetter Health, an insurgent benefits advisory firm building lower-cost, higher-quality health plans for employers. Prior to starting AllBetter, Katy was the health policy lead in the White House on the Domestic Policy Council where her portfolio included ending secret health care prices, lowering drug prices, expanding health IT interoperability, combating the opioid crisis, protecting conscience rights in health care and promoting bioethics in the life sciences.Katy has appeared on or been published in a number of media outlets, including CNN, CBN, Sky News, Newsmax, EWTN, The New York Times, The Hill, The Morning Consult, FoxNews.com, RealClearPolitics, and others. Prior to her White House appointment, Katy served five U.S. Senators over a 15-year period, including as top health advisor, legislative director and oversight investigator. She also worked in the private sector helping multinational energy companies protect their global workforce from occupational health threats, and served on the research faculty at Georgetown University School of Medicine.Katy spent two years in a Catholic religious order and has worked with vulnerable populations in East Africa, industrial Russia and inner city America. Katy received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia, her Master of Science in Epidemiology degree from the Harvard School of Public Health and her Naturopathic Doctorate from the Energetic Wellness School of Naturopathy. A mother of two grown children, Katy lives in Leesburg,VA with her husband.To connect with Katy, visit her websites at ahcsm.org or allbetter.health. You can also check out her Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn @/katytalento. 

The American people came out in record numbers to stand up, speak out, and peacefully protest against Donald Trump's attempt to convert American democracy into a dictatorship.Glenn had the honor and privilege to address the more than 5000 democracy warriors that attended the No Kings rally in Leesburg, Virginia. Importantly, in Leesburg, the second No Kings rally drew twice as many attendees as the first.Seven million protestors, nationwide. And we're just getting warmed up.For nightly live Law Talks, please join Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comIf you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The American people came out in record numbers to stand up, speak out, and peacefully protest against Donald Trump's attempt to convert American democracy into a dictatorship.Glenn had the honor and privilege to address the more than 5000 democracy warriors that attended the No Kings rally in Leesburg, Virginia. Importantly, in Leesburg, the second No Kings rally drew twice as many attendees as the first.Seven million protestors, nationwide. And we're just getting warmed up.For nightly live Law Talks, please join Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comIf you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Upshaw, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver at Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia, visited Florida for its matchup with USF on Sept. 6. He talks his recent visits to other schools, what's making Florida a contender and his future plans in his recruitment going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Fraley interviews lead singer Mike Eli and bass player Jon Jones of the Eli Young Band, which performs live at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 17th. They discuss their newest album “Strange Hours,” as well as their biggest country music hits like “When It Rains,” “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night” and “Love Ain't.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

The countdown is on for two of the biggest weekends of the season: the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park and the MARS Maryland 5 Star. With a million dollars in prize money across the Equestrian Open series, all eyes turn to Leesburg, Virginia, where Morven's rolling old turf, iconic backdrop, and Derek di Grazia's cross-country test promise a true championship showcase. Nicole Brown is joined by Sharon White and Woodge Fulton, two riders with deep ties to the venue and big ambitions for the Open. With prestige, prize money, and pride on the line, the Open at Morven will be a defining moment for US eventing. Both riders also talk about the importance of the second U.S. five-star at Maryland and the two features for Young Horses, the USEF/USEA Developing Horse Championships at Morven and the Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships which kick off at Maryland before heading to California for the West Coast Championships

Jason Fraley interviews Buckcherry lead singer Josh Todd as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 7th. Todd previews the show and reflects on the band's biggest hits from “Sorry” to “Crazy B*tch.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Finger Eleven lead singer Scott Anderson as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 3rd. They discuss the band's upcoming album “Last Night on Earth,” as well as the biggest hits of their career, including “One Thing,” “Paralyzer” and “Slow Chemical,” better known as the WWE theme song for Kane. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

New trend..baby showers for grandmas. 25% of people don't know what their partner's favorite flower is. We call Chilli's husband. Kidd's uber driver was watching YouTube while driving. What's the craziest thing your rideshare driver did? CFD...Don in Leesburg went on a date to a haunted house. Her reaction left him traumatized. CALLS about rideshare drivers.

This series is from our Adult Getaway Conference.Pastor Doug Anderson is profoundly influenced by his early years as an “MK” (missionary kid) in Haiti. Shortly after college, Doug and his wife, Dawn, sensed God's call to return to the mission field to plant a church in Haiti. It was during this time that Doug also served as administrator of UFM Medical Ministries and as an MK educator! Following his time in Haiti, Pastor Doug served as senior pastor of three different Evangelical Free Churches in New Jersey, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. More recently, TEAM, a global missions organization, asked Doug to join their ministry as pastor to their global missionary force. Currently, Pastor Doug serves as the interim senior pastor at a church in Florida! Having a passion for discipleship, Doug developed Walking with Jesus, a daily devotional that reflects on a portion of God's Word. Walking with Jesus is available in both print and audio and has reached over 1,200 cities in 71 countries, including regions closed to the Gospel and Christian missionaries! Pastor Doug and Dawn currently live in Leesburg, Florida. Their only child, April, met and married her husband at Moody Bible Institute. They now serve as third-generation missionaries with their five girls in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. They have five little girls!

This series is from our Adult Getaway Conference.Pastor Doug Anderson is profoundly influenced by his early years as an “MK” (missionary kid) in Haiti. Shortly after college, Doug and his wife, Dawn, sensed God's call to return to the mission field to plant a church in Haiti. It was during this time that Doug also served as administrator of UFM Medical Ministries and as an MK educator! Following his time in Haiti, Pastor Doug served as senior pastor of three different Evangelical Free Churches in New Jersey, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. More recently, TEAM, a global missions organization, asked Doug to join their ministry as pastor to their global missionary force. Currently, Pastor Doug serves as the interim senior pastor at a church in Florida! Having a passion for discipleship, Doug developed Walking with Jesus, a daily devotional that reflects on a portion of God's Word. Walking with Jesus is available in both print and audio and has reached over 1,200 cities in 71 countries, including regions closed to the Gospel and Christian missionaries! Pastor Doug and Dawn currently live in Leesburg, Florida. Their only child, April, met and married her husband at Moody Bible Institute. They now serve as third-generation missionaries with their five girls in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. They have five little girls!

This series is from our Adult Getaway Conference.Pastor Doug Anderson is profoundly influenced by his early years as an “MK” (missionary kid) in Haiti. Shortly after college, Doug and his wife, Dawn, sensed God's call to return to the mission field to plant a church in Haiti. It was during this time that Doug also served as administrator of UFM Medical Ministries and as an MK educator! Following his time in Haiti, Pastor Doug served as senior pastor of three different Evangelical Free Churches in New Jersey, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. More recently, TEAM, a global missions organization, asked Doug to join their ministry as pastor to their global missionary force. Currently, Pastor Doug serves as the interim senior pastor at a church in Florida! Having a passion for discipleship, Doug developed Walking with Jesus, a daily devotional that reflects on a portion of God's Word. Walking with Jesus is available in both print and audio and has reached over 1,200 cities in 71 countries, including regions closed to the Gospel and Christian missionaries! Pastor Doug and Dawn currently live in Leesburg, Florida. Their only child, April, met and married her husband at Moody Bible Institute. They now serve as third-generation missionaries with their five girls in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. They have five little girls!

This series is from our Adult Getaway Conference.Pastor Doug Anderson is profoundly influenced by his early years as an “MK” (missionary kid) in Haiti. Shortly after college, Doug and his wife, Dawn, sensed God's call to return to the mission field to plant a church in Haiti. It was during this time that Doug also served as administrator of UFM Medical Ministries and as an MK educator! Following his time in Haiti, Pastor Doug served as senior pastor of three different Evangelical Free Churches in New Jersey, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. More recently, TEAM, a global missions organization, asked Doug to join their ministry as pastor to their global missionary force. Currently, Pastor Doug serves as the interim senior pastor at a church in Florida! Having a passion for discipleship, Doug developed Walking with Jesus, a daily devotional that reflects on a portion of God's Word. Walking with Jesus is available in both print and audio and has reached over 1,200 cities in 71 countries, including regions closed to the Gospel and Christian missionaries! Pastor Doug and Dawn currently live in Leesburg, Florida. Their only child, April, met and married her husband at Moody Bible Institute. They now serve as third-generation missionaries with their five girls in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. They have five little girls!

This series is from our Adult Getaway Conference.Pastor Doug Anderson is profoundly influenced by his early years as an “MK” (missionary kid) in Haiti. Shortly after college, Doug and his wife, Dawn, sensed God's call to return to the mission field to plant a church in Haiti. It was during this time that Doug also served as administrator of UFM Medical Ministries and as an MK educator! Following his time in Haiti, Pastor Doug served as senior pastor of three different Evangelical Free Churches in New Jersey, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. More recently, TEAM, a global missions organization, asked Doug to join their ministry as pastor to their global missionary force. Currently, Pastor Doug serves as the interim senior pastor at a church in Florida! Having a passion for discipleship, Doug developed Walking with Jesus, a daily devotional that reflects on a portion of God's Word. Walking with Jesus is available in both print and audio and has reached over 1,200 cities in 71 countries, including regions closed to the Gospel and Christian missionaries! Pastor Doug and Dawn currently live in Leesburg, Florida. Their only child, April, met and married her husband at Moody Bible Institute. They now serve as third-generation missionaries with their five girls in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. They have five little girls!

This series is from our Adult Getaway Conference.Pastor Doug Anderson is profoundly influenced by his early years as an “MK” (missionary kid) in Haiti. Shortly after college, Doug and his wife, Dawn, sensed God's call to return to the mission field to plant a church in Haiti. It was during this time that Doug also served as administrator of UFM Medical Ministries and as an MK educator! Following his time in Haiti, Pastor Doug served as senior pastor of three different Evangelical Free Churches in New Jersey, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. More recently, TEAM, a global missions organization, asked Doug to join their ministry as pastor to their global missionary force. Currently, Pastor Doug serves as the interim senior pastor at a church in Florida! Having a passion for discipleship, Doug developed Walking with Jesus, a daily devotional that reflects on a portion of God's Word. Walking with Jesus is available in both print and audio and has reached over 1,200 cities in 71 countries, including regions closed to the Gospel and Christian missionaries! Pastor Doug and Dawn currently live in Leesburg, Florida. Their only child, April, met and married her husband at Moody Bible Institute. They now serve as third-generation missionaries with their five girls in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. They have five little girls!

In uncertain times, is the Book of Revelation meant to help us? Pastor Gary Hamrick shares his new book, Standing On The Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation, which guides readers through the Book of Revelation, enabling them to look past their fears and prepare for the return of Jesus Christ.  As Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia, Pastor Gary explains many ways he has seen people struggle with the Book of Revelation, finding it frightening rather than preparation for an eternity with Christ. He explains how to use his book as a study guide for the concept, empowering readers to prepare for Jesus' return.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. In the extended version at 27:58, Pastor Josh and Pastor Gary discuss how believers should be the best citizens in the countries where they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. In the extended version at 27:58, Pastor Josh and Pastor Gary discuss how believers should be the best citizens in the countries where they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Love thy neighbor, or so they say. But mosquitoes haven't earned that privilege - and they certainly don't have the right to share your yard. The experts at Connor's Pest Pros (888-284-6968) reveal the best ways to rid your Leesburg property of uninvited insects.https://connorspestpros.com/mosquito-control/ Connor's Pest Pros City: Springfield Address: 5410 Port Royal Rd Website: https://connorspestpros.com/contact/

This month, Erin Peshoff joins OWA Talks to talk about applied positive psychology and teach us how to not just survive — but to thrive! Plus, she teases a fun event coming to Vision Expo West. About the guest:Erin Crotty Peshoff is the Director of Development at KeraLink International, where she leads all fundraising efforts with a strategic mindset and a heart for impact. With 25 years of experience across national consulting firms and nonprofit leadership, Erin is known for blending analytical rigor with a gift for nurturing teams and creating systems that consistently exceed goals.A proud graduate of Marquette University (BA) and the College of William & Mary (MEd), Erin also holds a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. She is a frequent speaker on data-driven development and the role of AI in the social sector. Erin lives in Leesburg, Virginia with her blended family of five.Like this episode? Please subscribe and share!iTunes | Spotify | Overcast | iHeartRadio | AmazonConnect with the OWA:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Jason Fraley interviews Sister Hazel's longtime drummer Mark Trojanowski as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on September 19th. They discuss the band's journey to create beloved songs like “All For You,” “Change Your Mind,” “Your Winter” and “Champagne High.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Custom Software Systems, a Leesburg-based government contractor, received the Trailblazer Strategic Connections Award at the National HUBZone conference for its work in federal contracting and community engagement. The company operates within Leesburg's federally designated HUBZone, employs a significant portion of its workforce from the area, and has managed projects for agencies such as the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The HUBZone program aims to direct at least three percent of federal contract dollars to certified businesses, with $17.6 billion awarded in fiscal year 2024. Custom Software Systems collaborates with local programs to employ individuals with disabilities. Recent changes in federal contracting, including the rise of Best in Class contracts and new acquisition regulations, have created challenges for small businesses seeking government work.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine interviews Juan Pinzon, a project manager at Aspire Communications, from Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Juan shares insights into the evolution of Aspire Communications from a small startup into a broadband service provider. With a focus on fiber optic network design and construction, Aspire has grown significantly, particularly in Florida and California. Juan discusses his role at Aspire, which involves everything from splicing to sales, and how the company has expanded into offering ISP services. He highlights key projects, including their work in Leesburg, Florida, and the impressive leap into California's Simi Valley, where they've built underground fiber networks. Throughout the conversation, Juan reflects on the challenges and rewards of working in fiber optics, including the importance of building strong teams, finding the right partners, and evolving as a company. He also shares the company's vision for bridging the digital divide, with a focus on residential and small government projects.

Send us a textLast week, I shared some strange urban legends with you about Florida. I left off sharing two things, first, Florida has more than its share of cryptids! And second, my daughter that got me curious about the spooky side of this state, told me an urban legend you've got to hear. Let's get into it!Florida CryptidsIf you were to attend some supernatural trivia night at the local pub, then I've no doubt if asked what the most famous Florida cryptid was, you'd know the answer. Skunk Ape. Cousin to Sasquatch, this guy is said smell really ripe. I found an interesting story about the Skunk Ape in a book titled, Freaky Florida written by Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz. Find links to purchase it in the show notes. I hope it sets the senses into the swampy, humid Florida landscape.Mark Muncy writes; "Look at any map of Florida and you will see a very large block in the middle of the state with no major roads. The largest area stretches from Lakeland to the north beyond Leesburg. This empty area once saw rival railroads trying to reach Tampa Bay. It once housed numerous little towns and homesteads trying to make their way in teh early Florida land booms." From the passage of time, the swamp is reclaiming the last vestiges of man's attempts to colonize the area. Now in state control, it's called the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve.Show Sources and MaterialsFreaky Florida, Mark Muncy and Kari SchultzWampus Cat Legend and Lore, WBIR - 10 NewsThe Child-Eating Wampus Cat, Atlas ObscuraMahaba, the giant crocodile, Cryptid Archives FandomExploring the Florida Everglades' Weird Folklore: Myths and Legends of the United States, T's Storytime, YouTubeThe Trident-Tailed Water Monster of Florida, source: East TennesseanSicklefin Devil Ray of Florida, MarineMegafauna.org, Jessica PateSea Monster Museum in Iceland, Atlas ObscuraI don't accept sponsors and paid advertisers. I choose people, podcasts and authors I believe in to highlight in the ad segment. That's why I've been shining a spotlight on Derek Condit at Mystical Wares. He is both talented and generous with those gifts. Please give his books a look on the Mystical Wares website.Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

Modern Brews + Beats Podcast began August 11, 2019. On episode 229, we celebrate our anniversary and interview Stefan King of HopLore Brewing in Leesburg, IN. We've partnered with HopLore to make a collaboration beer for the 5th annual Barrel & Flow Festival in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more about the beer and Stefan's experience in the restaurant industry before going into brewing.  For this episode's Tasting Notes section, Collin Zreet discusses pairings for Irish Red Ale beers. As we celebrate six years of the pod, we are very grateful for your support for this show with reviews at iTunes and Spotify and especially our Patreon supporters. Thank you! 

Q&A episode! We're diving deep into conspiracy theories, Nephilim lore, and the hidden truths behind Bohemian Grove (or Brohemian Grove as we call it). Get the inside scoop on our upcoming event in Leesburg, Florida (June 20-21), featuring wild performances from Owen Benjamin, Sam Tripoli, Tower Gang, and more – think live podcasts, comedy chaos, unfiltered psyops, and conversations that'll flag your group chats!We announce the exclusive ticket drop on Patreon, share promotional vibes (shoutout to our Jordan 6-inspired color scheme), and host a live ticket giveaway for dangerous retards only. From roasting Steve Wilkos (the moon map thief) to debating elite gender inversion, Catholic insights, and fan questions on everything from feds to flat Earth moon maps – it's pure uncensored madness.☠️ NEPHILIM DEATH SQUAD   Skip the ads. Get early access. Tap into the hive mind of dangerous RTRDs in our private Telegram channel — only on Patreon:

Dive into this impromptu episode of Nephilim Death Squad, where hosts Raven and Zach pull back the curtain on elite hypnosis by newsreaders, politicians, and teachers. We expose the massive chasm between official narratives and reality, touching on Nephilim lore, shadow governments, aliens, and the occult. Join us as we plug our Patreon (patreon.com/nephilimdeathsquad) and hype the upcoming Bohemian Grove 3 event on June 20-21 in Leesburg, Florida – the Watermelon Capital of the World! Featuring 240-seat Tropic Theater, live podcasts, comedy sets, conspiracy roundtables, and guests like Sam Tripoli, Shane Cashman, Tower Gang, and more. Expect liquor in the lobby, VIP splash zones, afterparty hangs, and chaos in the streets. Tickets on sale now – don't miss out, or the elites win!We share hilarious personal stories: Jordan sneakers hauls, Pokemon card addictions, spiritual dreams, demonic encounters, telepathy tests, and bizarre family vacations. Plus, a raw ad read struggle for Bohemian Grove, complete with AI-generated humor and outtakes.Relive our throwback episode with Dave Smith and Clint Russell, debating God, liberty, libertarianism, and spirituality. We review Dave's recent debates (e.g., vs. Douglas Murray on Israel-Gaza, experts, and lived experiences) and tie it to moral philosophy, free will, and conspiracy fruits.☠️ NEPHILIM DEATH SQUAD   Skip the ads. Get early access. Tap into the hive mind of dangerous RTRDs in our private Telegram channel — only on Patreon:

Step onto the mat with us for a powerful new episode of the Eye Believe Podcast as we welcome Marco Moreno, a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Mastery Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Leesburg, Virginia.   In honor of Men's Health Month, Marco joins us to talk about the vital role of physical activity, stress management, and community connection in improving men's health.   From discipline on the mat to confidence off it, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to strengthen their body, mindset, and life. Whether you're a martial arts enthusiast or just looking for practical ways to improve your well-being—this one's for you.  

Join Dr. Jay and Brad as they interview Katy Talento.Katy Talento is an epidemiologist, a naturopath, a veteran health policy advisor and health benefits consultant. She is the founder and CEO of AllBetter Health, an insurgent benefits advisory firm building lower-cost, higher-quality health plans for employers. Prior to starting AllBetter, Katy was the health policy lead in the White House on the Domestic Policy Council where her portfolio included ending secret health care prices, lowering drug prices, expanding health IT interoperability, combating the opioid crisis, protecting conscience rights in health care and promoting bioethics in the life sciences.Katy has appeared on or been published in a number of media outlets, including CNN, CBN, Sky News, Newsmax, EWTN, The New York Times, The Hill, The Morning Consult, FoxNews.com, RealClearPolitics, and others. Prior to her White House appointment, Katy served five U.S. Senators over a 15-year period, including as top health advisor, legislative director and oversight investigator. She also worked in the private sector helping multinational energy companies protect their global workforce from occupational health threats, and served on the research faculty at Georgetown University School of Medicine.Katy spent two years in a Catholic religious order and has worked with vulnerable populations in East Africa, industrial Russia and inner city America. Katy received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia, her Master of Science in Epidemiology degree from the Harvard School of Public Health and her Naturopathic Doctorate from the Energetic Wellness School of Naturopathy. A mother of two grown children, Katy lives in Leesburg,VA with her husband.To connect with Katy, visit her websites at ahcsm.org or allbetter.health. You can also check out her Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn @/katytalento. 

Fellow one-time upstate New Yorker Kurtis Keber, bassist for Grace Potter and Aly & AJ, zooms in from Los Angeles to discuss his soon to be 7 year old German Shepherd/Husky mix Zula who loves playing hockey catch, snow, the beach, doggie day care and mountain biking. Fun and easy going chat with an experienced dog guy.Kurtis gave his shout outs to Hollywood Huskies, a rescue in California and Leesburg, VA, who save dogs off death row at shelters and off the street, and help them to find their forever homes. They set up each dog for adoption success by providing them what they need most, including any medical treatment and/or training that's needed. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit hollywoodhuskies.orgAlso spotlighted is Molly Avrin and Pete's Adventure Pack who help dogs and people build strong relationships and adventure safely outdoors via one on one in-person training in Salt lake City and Park City UT and through their Adventure Dog Channel online membership that provides a series of pre-recorded, go at your own pace, available-from-anywhere lessons to help you and your dog learn all of the basics, work through behavioral issues and live a life of fulfillment. To learn more about their complete list of services go to petesadventurepack.com

It's Friday, June 13th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Christians in former Soviet Central Asian nations increasingly face persecution Formerly part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the five “stan” countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — have a mix of ex-Soviet authoritarianism and Islamic nationalism that can be troublesome and even dangerous to Christians, reports International Christian Concern. The region has seen increasing repression of religious minorities during the last few years. Three of these five countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan — have seen a sharp rise in the persecution rankings. Even the comparatively less repressive nation of Kyrgyzstan has just this year returned to the Open Doors Top 50 list for the first time in more than a decade.   Kyrgyzstan has used special operations police to raid state-registered Protestant and Catholic churches and threatened to banish the entire Catholic Church from the country.   In rural Kazakhstan, authorities often pressure Christian business owners to pay bribes. Meanwhile, in neighboring Turkmenistan, a network of secret police and Muslim imams are primed and ready to flush out anyone partaking in so-called aberrant religious activity.  In John 15:8, Jesus said, "If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you" Air India plane crash kills 241 aboard with one survivor An Air India passenger plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad at 1:38pm local time, soon after departing for London, reports CBS News. Ramesh Viswashkumar, the sole survivor of the Air India crash, escaped by jumping from the plane, reports India Today.  He was in seat 11A.  Campbell Wilson, Air India's CEO, expressed his condolences. WILSON: “First and most importantly, I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event.” Officials feared numerous casualties on the ground, as the aircraft had crashed into buildings, including the BJ Medical College undergraduate hostel mess, according to a social post on X. Christian leaders have also offered condolences and are vowing to help the families of the dead passengers, reports The Christian Post. Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment as protests spread across U.S. California will face off with the White House in court today over President Donald Trump's deployment of U.S. troops in Los Angeles after demonstrators again took to the streets in major cities to protest Trump's crackdown on illegal aliens, reports Reuters. According to the Pentagon, 700 U.S. Marines will be on the streets of Los Angeles by Friday to support up to 4,000 National Guard troops in protecting federal property and federal agents, especially as they round up illegal aliens. Trump's decision to dispatch troops to Los Angeles, over the objections of California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, has sparked a national debate about the use of the military on U.S. soil. Carmen Colado, a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, spoke out publicly in uniform, condemning her own Commander-in-Chief, reports The Independent. COLADO: “We are not pawns for Donald Trump's agenda. Why now? It's because the military was called upon against the protesters. In our oath to serve, we serve the people of the United States, the Constitution. These constitutional rights are being stripped and just denied. The military will not be pawns to that. “So, I'm calling upon the conscience of military members who served previously and now. We have a duty and moral obligation to say no and resist evil.” In response, patriots have called for Carmen Colado to be dishonorably discharged or court-martialed for publicly criticizing the commander-in-chief's orders. Some argued that her actions constituted a violation of the U.S. military's Uniform Code of Military Justice and called for Article 15 to be invoked against her, which empowers a commanding officer to order nonjudicial punishments less severe than a court-martial. On Instagram, Colado describes herself as the “proud daughter of an illegal immigrant.” House cuts $9.4 billion in funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid On Thursday, the House of Representatives narrowly voted to cut $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump's administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk, reports The Associated Press. The package targets foreign aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides money for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. The vote was 214-212. This bill was passed at the request of President Trump, who has criticized PBS and NPR for alleged bias. Michelle Obama: Creating life is the least of what reproductive system does On the latest episode of the podcast “In My Opinion with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson,” the former first lady said creating life is “the least” of what a woman's reproductive system does, reports the New York Post. Listen. MICHELLE OBAMA: “A lot of male lawmakers, a lot of male politicians, a lot of male religious leaders think about the issue of choice as if it's just about the fetus, the baby. But women's reproductive health is about our life. It's about this whole complicated reproductive system -- the least of what it does is produce life.” Sadly, the former first lady despises the truth of Psalm 127:3 which declares, "Children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Marcus Rogers, a Christian YouTuber, was horrified. ROGERS: “It's called the reproductive system for a reason. I really believe it's just a very demonic, antichrist spirit that these people are just so obsessed with killing babies. There's so many ways that you can prevent getting pregnant by someone you don't want to be pregnant by. There's so many things that you can do to take accountability. But the reality is these people don't want accountability. “They want to sacrifice their babies on the altar of self. They don't want a baby to inconvenience them. But they don't want to live a godly life where you would avoid all of that being a problem if you just got with the person that God has for you in the first place, instead of sleeping around.” Worldview listeners in South Carolina, Texas and Illinois share their hearts I invited Worldview listeners to share what they enjoy about the newscast in 2-6 sentences.  You can share your thoughts -- along with your  full name, city and state -- and send it to adam@theworldview.com Helen Mordente in Blythewood, South Carolina wrote,  “Because we have a small farm and my days are full, I don't listen to the newscast.  I scan the transcript to get the highlights which is all I have time to do.  I trust you as a reliable source of info.” Grace Cox in Duncanville, Texas wrote, “I just started listening this week. I like the stories of the persecuted church. It informs me on how to pray and I think it is important news for Christians to hear. “ And Rene Hernandez in Chicago, Illinois, wrote, “My wife, Adriana, and I, along with our four sons -- Naithan, Neo, Kal-El, and Othniel -- have enjoyed listening to The Worldview in 5 Minutes because you give us the news from a biblical perspective. When we hear about missionaries and those being persecuted in another country, it gives us an opportunity to pray.  It is great to hear the connection with God's Word and the news.” 10 Worldview listeners gave $7,506 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our midpoint goal of $61,750 to fund half of The Worldview newscast's annual budget by tonight at 12 midnight, 9 listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to Stephanie in Murrieta, California and George in Leesburg, Virginia – both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Peter in Seaside, California and Kevin and Paula in Durham, Kansas – both of whom gave $300 as well as Nathan in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom who gave $506. And we were touched by the generosity of David and Tylaine in San Antonio who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Victoria in  Paradise, Pennsylvania who also pledged  $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Sydney in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada who gave $1,000, Roger in Crossville, Tennessee who gave $2,000, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who will match those last two donations with an additional $2,000 gift. Those 10 Worldview listeners gave a total of $7,506   Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $32,071.20 (People clapping sound effect) That means we still need to raise $29,678.80 by midnight tonight, Friday, June 13th to hit the half-way mark, to stay on the air, and fund our 6-member Worldview newscast team for another fiscal year. Remember, if you are one of 6 final people who give a one-time gift of $1,000, Scooter in Naples, Florida will match you with a corresponding $1,000 gift.  Now, if that happens today, we will have raised $12,000. In order to raise the remaining amount, I need to find 15 Worldview listeners who will pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And another 30 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. Has God placed it on your heart to be one of the Christian patriots to fund this unparalleled newscast which links Scriptures to stories, calls sin sin, and informs you about the persecuted church worldwide? Please, we need your help right now!  Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right.   Click on the button that indicates a recurring donation if that's your wish. Let's see what the Lord will do! Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, June 13th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Tower Gang Responds to Venue Cancellation & Hilarious Listener ControversyIn this explosive episode, the Tower Gang crew dives into the controversy surrounding their canceled venue in Leesburg, Florida. The discussion heats up as Clint, Top Lobster, and the rest of the gang debate the intricacies of handling sensitive topics, cancel culture, and the frustrations of venue management. They also react to hilarious clips, including Toad's audition for a comedy competition, an eye-opening Dave Portnoy confrontation, plus plenty of irreverent humor and candid moments. Don't miss the heated debates and unfiltered commentary that make this episode a must-watch!00:00 Introduction and Banter00:21 Defining 'Chicken Hawk'01:16 Leesburg Controversy02:15 Event Cancellation and Reactions04:08 Rant on Cancel Culture08:11 Venue Issues and Relocation18:34 Government and DMV Frustrations24:39 Final Thoughts and Humor35:57 Starting Over and Entering the Contest36:18 Discussing Contest Submissions36:50 Analyzing Contestant's Story37:52 Critiquing Contestant's Presentation39:39 Health Issues and Personal Struggles40:06 Humorous Commentary on Contestant's Life42:33 Technical Issues and Video Edits45:40 Subscription and Content Access Issues47:08 Mailbag and Audience Interaction47:26 Hypothetical Scenarios and Debates56:14 Furry Convention and Final Thoughts01:09:25 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts01:09:35 Dave Portnoy Segment01:13:43 Debate on Handling Venue Issues01:20:35 Discussion on Libertarian Party and Personal Stories01:46:01 Concluding Remarks and Future PlansJOIN THE PATREON FOR AD FREE & BONUS CONTENT (PRE AND POST SHOW)Tower Gang | The REAL most offfensive podcast on the internet! | Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TowerGangNEW RACIST MERCH WEEKLY!Tower Gang | Racist Merch - TopLobsta.comhttps://www.toplobsta.com/pages/towergangFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:TOWER GANG POD:Tower Gang / Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TowerGangTower Gang / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@towergangpodTower Gang / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/TowerGangPod(@TowerGangPod) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangPod(@towergangpodcast) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/towergangpodcast/TowerGangLayneEdits / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/user/TowerGangLayneEditsCLINT RUSSELL:(@LibertyLockPod) / Xhttps://x.com/LibertyLockPod(@libertylockdown) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/libertylockdown/Liberty Lockdown / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/LibertyLockdownLiberty Lockdown / Merch - TopLobsta.comhttps://www.toplobsta.com/pages/liberty-lockdownTOPLOBSTA:(@TopLobsta) / Xhttps://x.com/TopLobsta(@TopLobsta) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/toplobsta/TopLobsta.com / Merchhttps://www.toplobsta.com/Nephilim Death Squad / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquadNephilimDeathSquad / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/user/NephilimDeathSquadJOSE GALISON:(@TowerGangJose) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangJose(@jose.galison) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jose.galison/No Way, Jose! / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nowayjose2020No Way, Jose! / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/NoWayJoseTOAD:(@TowerGangToad) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangToadBettor Off Dead - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OffDeadBettorToad | All Linkshttps://linktr.ee/towergangtoadCOLE: (@TowerGangCole) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangColeTYLER:LPR / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@PodcastReviewLibertarian Podcast Review / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/LPRpod review (@tylerjanke) / Xhttps://x.com/tylerjankeWEBSITES: towergangpod.comOUR SPONSORS:Nadeau Shave Co. - The Affordable, Sustainable, Heathly Shavehttps://nadeaushaveco.com/PROMO CODE : TOWERGANG FOR 15% OFFBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tower-gang--6419789/support.

In the summer of 1963, while the world focused on marches and speeches, over a dozen Black girls—some as young as 12—were locked inside a Georgia stockade. Their crime? Protesting segregation. No charges. No trial. Just weeks in a sweltering, filthy cell. Their story was almost erased—until a photographer risked everything to expose the truth. This week on Trey's Table we uncover the harrowing, forgotten history of the Leesburg Stockade Girls. Their courage. Their resilience. And why this story still matters today. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio. #BlackHistory #CivilRights #LeesburgStockade http://pscourses.ucsd.edu/ps10...

In today's episode, we have Lynnwood Owens Jr., the founder and president of LBO Technology, LLC. Lynnwood and he shares the story behind his company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia. LBO Technology specializes in professional services, including PMO support, data analytics, administrative support, and organizational training and development, particularly in diversity, inclusion, and equity training. They also offer full lifecycle software development, system maintenance, help desk support, and cybersecurity services. Lynnwood discusses his participation in events and exhibitions, emphasizing the importance of being selective as a small business due to potential cash flow challenges. He highlights the networking opportunities and benefits of exhibiting, particularly when targeting specific agencies and stakeholders. Lynnwood also shares insights into financing a startup, mentioning his experience as a consultant that provided him with the necessary capital to launch the company without dipping into personal savings.

On July 19, 1963, at least 15 Black girls were arrested while marching to protest segregation in Americus, Georgia. After spending a night in jail, they were transferred to the one-room Leesburg Stockade and imprisoned for the next 45 days.Only twenty miles away, the girls' parents had no knowledge of their location. A month into their confinement, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) heard rumors of the girls' detention and sent photographer Danny Lyon, who took pictures of them through barred windows. Within days, these photographs appeared in publications around the country.As the girls' ordeal gained national attention, they were released without charges. This is the story of the 'Stolen Girls.' *****To see more photos by Danny Lyon, visit bleakbeauty.com and Instagram. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ralph welcomes New York Times journalist, David Enrich, author of “Murder the Truth” an in-depth exposé of the attack on freedom of the press as protected by the landmark Supreme Court decision “Sullivan v. The New York Times.” Also, Professor Michael Graetz a leading authority on tax politics and policy joins to discuss his book “The Power to Destroy: How the Antitax Movement Hijacked America.” Plus, our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, updates us on his latest efforts to push for the impeachment of Donald Trump.David Enrich is the business investigations editor for The New York Times. He writes about the intersection of law and business, including the power wielded by giant corporate law firms and the changing contours of the First Amendment and libel law. His latest book is titled Murder the Truth: Fear, the First Amendment, and a Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful, an in-depth exposé of the broad campaign—orchestrated by elite Americans—to overturn sixty years of Supreme Court precedent, weaponize our speech laws, and silence dissent.When all the institutions are crushed by a dictator in the White House, it's only the people that can save the people.Ralph NaderThe interesting thing was that Fox, and these other right-wing outlets for years had been kind of banging the drum against New York Times v. Sullivan and against the protections that many journalists have come to count on. And then they get sued and their immediate fallback is to very happily cite New York Times v. Sullivan.David EnrichThese threats and these lawsuits have become an extremely popular weapon among everyone from the President down to mayors, city council members, local real estate development companies, on and on and on…And the direct result of that will be that powerful people, companies, organizations, institutions are going to be able to do bad things without anyone knowing about it.David EnrichPeople keep asking me what they can do, what they should do. And I think the answer is really to try and understand these issues. They're complicated, but they're also getting deliberately misframed and misrepresented often, especially on the right, but sometimes not on the right. And I think it's really important for people to understand the importance of New York Times v. Sullivan, and to understand the grave threats facing journalists, especially at the local level right now, and the consequences that could have for our democracy.David EnrichMichael Graetz is professor emeritus at Columbia Law School and Yale Law School and a leading authority on tax politics and policy. He served in the U.S. Treasury's Office of Tax Policy and is the author and coauthor of many books, including Death by a Thousand Cuts: The Fight over Taxing Inherited Wealth and The Burger Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right. His latest book is The Power to Destroy: How the Antitax Movement Hijacked America.I spent a lot of time asking people to name the most important political and social movements of the last half century. And no surprise, they named the civil rights movement, the women's movement, the LGBTQ movement, the Christian Evangelical movement, the MAGA movement lately, but no one ever mentioned the anti-tax movement. And unlike the other movements I've named, the anti-tax movement is really the only one that has not suffered a serious setback in the past half century.Michael GraetzThe anti-tax movement has always relied on a false dichotomy between “us” (those who pay taxes) and “them” (those who receive government benefits).Michael GraetzThe Democrats now don't want to tax 98% of the people and the Republicans don't want to tax 100% of the people and the question is: how do you get anywhere with those kinds of firm “no new taxes” pledges? And that's a problem. And I think it's a problem that the Democrats have fallen into basically based on the success of the Republicans antitax coalition.Michael GraetzYou're going to see individuals' budgets pinched because the federal government refuses to treat its budget with any degree of seriousness.Michael GraetzThe label they use to justify tax cuts for the rich and the corporate they call them the “job creators.” Well, that has not been proven at all.Ralph NaderBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Certainly, the current Congress is not going to act without citizen involvement, pressure, clamoring that they do something to save the processes which are the heart and soul of our civilization as opposed to the law of the jungle.Bruce FeinNews 3/19/251. The AP reports that on Tuesday Israel broke the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, launching airstrikes that have killed over 400 Palestinians. These strikes, which have killed mostly women and children, are described as “open-ended and expected to expand.” This new offensive began the same day Prime Minister Netanyahu was scheduled to appear in court to provide testimony in his corruption trial; according to Israeli broadcaster KAN News, Netanyahu used the surprise attack to annul this court date.2. This new offensive endangers the lives of some two dozen Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. These hostages would have been released as part of the prisoner exchanges brokered through the ceasefire agreement. In order to dissuade further escalation, journalist Dimi Reider reports “Israeli hostage families are trying to make a human chain around Gaza to physically block a ground incursion.” This human chain includes prominent Israeli activist Einav Zangauker, whose son is still held in Gaza and who has made herself an implacable opponent of Netanyahu.3. On the home front, a new round of state-backed repression is underway, targeted at pro-Palestine activists on college and university campuses. The Mahmoud Khalil case has received perhaps the most attention and with good reason. Khalil is a legal permanent resident of the United States and is married to a U.S. citizen who is eight months pregnant. He has long been active in pro-Palestine organizing at the college, which White House officials have claimed make him a “threat to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.” The Trump administration has refused to honor Khalil's Constitutional rights – including refusing to let him meet with his lawyer – and has admitted that they are persecuting him on the basis of political speech, a clear-cut violation of the First Amendment. A White House official explicitly told the Free Press, “The allegation…is not that he was breaking the law.” In addition to Khalil however, Columbia has taken the opportunity to expel, suspend and revoke the degrees of 22 students involved in the Hind's Hall occupation last year, per the Middle East Eye. This raft of penalizations includes the expulsion of Grant Miner, President of UAW Local 2710, which represents thousands of Columbia student workers. Per the UAW, “the firing comes one day before contract negotiations were set to open with the University.” The timing of this expulsion is suspicious to say the least.4. Yet, even in the face of such repression, pro-Palestine campus activism perseveres. Democracy Now! reports that on March 14th, Harvard Law School students “overwhelmingly passed a referendum calling on Harvard to divest its more than $50 billion endowment from ‘weapons, surveillance technology, and other companies aiding violations of international humanitarian law, including Israel's genocide in Gaza and its ongoing illegal occupation of Palestine.'” The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee adds that the referendum passed with approximately 73% of the vote, an unquestionably decisive margin. Even still, the university is unlikely to even consider adopting the resolution.5. The resilience of student activists in the face of state-backed repression highlights the fecklessness of elected Democrats. The political leadership of New York for example has not mobilized to defend Mahmoud Khalil from authoritarian overreach by the federal government. Even locally, none of the current mayoral hopefuls – a rather underwhelming lot including the comically corrupt incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, infamous for killing thousands of seniors via his Covid policies and for the pervasive culture of sexual harassment in his office – have forcefully spoken up for Khalil. That is except for Zohran Mamdani, the DSA-endorsed mayoral candidate steadily climbing in the polls thanks to his popular message and well-crafted political ads. His advocacy on behalf of Khalil seems to have won him the support of perhaps the most principled progressive in Congress, Rashida Tlaib, who likewise is leading the meager Congressional effort to pressure the administration to rescind the disappearance of Khalil.6. In light of their anemic response to Trump and Trumpism, Democratic discontent is reaching a boiling point. A flashpoint emerged last week when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer opted not to fight the Republican budget proposal and vote for cloture instead of shutting down the government. Democratic voters were so incensed by this decision that Schumer was forced to postpone his book tour and the Democratic Party registered its lowest ever approval ratings, with just seven percent of voters saying they have a “very positive” view of the party. As this debacle unfolded, House Democrats were at a retreat in Leesburg, Virginia where AOC “slammed…[Schumer's]…decision to ‘completely roll over and give up on protecting the Constitution.'” One member told CNN Democrats in Leesburg were “so mad” that even centrists were “ready to write checks for AOC for Senate.” And Pass the Torch, the grassroots progressive group that called for President Biden withdraw from the 2024 campaign is now calling for Schumer to resign as minority leader, the Hill reports. In their statement, the group writes “[Schumer's] sole job is to fight MAGA's fascist takeover of our democracy — instead, he's directly enabling it. Americans desperately need a real opposition party to stand up to Trump.”7. In the early evening on Tuesday March 18th, Trump unlawfully dismissed the two remaining Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, POLITICO reports. One Commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya, tweeted “The President just illegally fired me.” Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was also ousted from her post. In her statement, she wrote that her dismissal violated “the plain language of a statute and clear Supreme Court precedent. Why? Because…[Trump] is afraid of what I'll tell the American people.” Trump similarly violated the law when he dismissed National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox who filed a lawsuit which prevailed in federal district court. POLITICO reports she returned to work last week. Biden's superstar FTC Chair Lina Khan, already ousted by Trump, commented “The @FTC must enforce the law without fear or favor. The administration's illegal attempt to fire Commissioners Slaughter & Bedoya is a disturbing sign that this FTC won't. It's a gift to corporate lawbreakers that squeeze American consumers, workers, and honest businesses.” On March 19th, Bedoya added “Don't worry…We are still commissioners. We're suing to make that clear for everyone.”8. Trump's radical deregulatory agenda could not come at a worse time. Amid a streak of horrific aviation accidents and incidents, it now appears that Elon Musk is seeking to permanently worm his way into the Federal Aviation Administration. Forbes reports that the Campaign Legal Center has filed a legal complaint with the Office of the Inspector General of the Transportation Department alleging that Musk may have violated conflict of interest laws through his “involvement with a deal between the Federal Aviation Administration and his own company Starlink.” Per the Washington Post, the FAA is “close to canceling” its existing $2.4 billion contract with Verizon in favor of working with Starlink, and according to the legal complaint, Musk “appears to have personally and substantially participated” in these negotiations. This matter will have to play out in court, but the risks are very real. As Representative Greg Casar put it, “Musk is trying to make our air traffic control system ‘dependent' on him by integrating his equipment, which has not gone through security and risk-management review. It's corruption. And it's dangerous.”9. In more Musk news, President Trump has announced that he will institute a new rule classifying any attack on Tesla dealers as domestic terrorism, Reuters reports. This comes in response to the peaceful, so-called “Tesla Takedown” protests, which urge participants to “Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket lines.” Any connection between the protests and isolated cases of vandalism against Teslas or Tesla dealerships is tenuous at most. Instead, this theatrical display of support for the auto manufacturer seems to be a response Tesla's declining stock value. Reuters reports “Tesla's market capitalization has more than halved since hitting an all-time high of $1.5 trillion on December 17, erasing most of the gains the stock made after Musk-backed Trump won the U.S. election in November.” It seems unlikely that invoking the iron fist of the state against peaceful protestors will do much to buoy Tesla's market position.10. Finally, in a humiliating bit of tragic irony, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long maintained a personal brand as a crusader against junk food, is being deployed by the Trump administration to boost the fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake. Ostensibly, the endorsement is predicated on the chain using beef tallow rather than seed oils to prepare their French fries – the company called it “RFK'ing the fries” – yet even that claim appears shaky. According to NBC, “the chain's move inspired some in the [Make America Healthy Again] world to look deeper… finding that [Steak ‘n Shake's] fries were precooked in seed oils.” Nevertheless, RFK's endorsement has been echoed by many others in Trump-world, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kari Lake, Charlie Kirk, and others. NBC adds that in February, Tesla announced it had signed a deal to build charging stations at Steak 'n Shake locations. Funny how Musk's fingers seem to appear in every pie, or in this case grasping at every tallow French fry.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Check out some of these St Patrick's Day shows in 2025 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #700. Subscribe now! Kinnfolk, Golden Bough, Clover's Revenge, Celtic Wood and Wires, Madman's Window, Sheridan Rúitín, Celtic Conundrum, Tami Curtis, River Driver, Plunk Murray, O'Craven, Stout Pounders, The Muckers, Irishtown Road GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. 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From 02/03 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies recap Friday's event in Leesburg, Virginia.