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Summary of Events The shooter, identified as Robin Westman (born Robert Westman, 23 years old), carried out an attack at a Catholic church and school during mass. Weapons used: pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Casualties reported: 2 children (ages 8 and 10) killed, 17 others injured (14 children and 3 adults). The shooter allegedly took their own life inside the church. The FBI labeled the case as a hate crime and domestic terrorism targeting Catholics, though local police had not fully confirmed the motive. Shooter Background Legally changed name from Robert to Robin at age 17. Described as transgender by commentators in the text. Left behind videos, writings, and a manifesto with disturbing content: Admiration for previous mass shooters. Anti-Catholic, anti-Trump, and anti-Israel messages written on firearms and magazines (e.g., “Kill Donald Trump,” “Israel must fall”). Obsession with school shootings and extremist rhetoric. Mother previously worked at the same school; shooter graduated from it in 2017. Political & Media Reactions Trump administration officials and FBI leadership framed the shooting as an act of religiously motivated hate. Commentary in the document accuses Democrats and liberal media of downplaying the hate-crime angle and focusing instead on gun control. References to Amy Klobuchar, Jen Psaki, and the Minneapolis mayor, criticizing their calls for tighter gun laws and for allegedly ignoring the ideological/mental health aspects. The mayor’s emotional remarks about gun violence and children’s safety are quoted, but framed as anti-gun rhetoric. The commentary repeatedly emphasizes a pattern of transgender shooters and accuses mainstream media of suppressing that detail. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The media wants to ignore the fact that the Minneapolis Catholic school shooter identified as transgender. Filling in for Glenn, Pat and Stu point out the fact that transgenderism is quickly becoming a concerning common factor in recent mass shootings. Pat and Stu accuse the mayor of Minneapolis of making this tragedy about himself and politics rather than the victims and their families. Stu rants against the politicians who are attacking the faith of millions of Americans in the wake of this tragedy. As Democrats continue to push their anti-religion narrative, Stu warns that we'll only see more of this due to the success Democrats have when engaging in this rhetoric. Pat and Stu call out CNN after a contributor falsely claimed that the Minneapolis shooter had a semiautomatic gun that could fire multiple bullets with one trigger pull. The media are desperate for a motive that they can attribute to President Trump and Republicans, but the gunman's records make it evident that he identified more with the Left. Stu goes through the shooter's writings, which reveal how mentally unstable he was. The Left is laser-focused on a bruise on President Trump's hand after ignoring Biden's declining mental and physical health for four years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu Burguiere gives an update on the horrific shooting in Minneapolis and lays out the classic leftist and mainstream media response to the situation that exhibits their disdain for followers of Christ. Then, BlazeTV host Daniel Horowitz joins for a discussion on Big Tech's relationship to AI. And at least one politician in Washington, D.C., is having a change of heart regarding Donald Trump's National Guard deployment; Stu tells you who. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roundup of Audacy talk hosts on the Minneapolis school shooting: Get the latest on the school shooting during a Mass at a Catholic school, with firsthand accounts of a dad running in alongside police, a kid who saw his friend shot, and expert analysis. But why are leaders going so far out of their way to not admit the killer's motive? Tara Servatius and Marc Cox have thoughts on that. Plus Chad Hartman talks to a former police chief.

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they dissect the horrific Minnesota shooting of kids at a Catholic church and school on Thursday. They're also glad to see that a Wisconsin judge will not get the charges dropped for helping an illegal alien escape from ICE, and they react to another weak move from Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia governor's race.First, they walk through the details of the Minneapolis shooting, how prominent Democrats sneered at the idea of praying for victims and their families and immediately called for gun control, and how this is another mass shooting perpetrated by a killer identifying as transgender.Next, they're glad a federal judge rejected the argument that Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan should be immune from prosecution for helping an illegal alien escape from her courthouse. Dugan's lawyers say she should not be charged over doing her official duties. The judge overseeing the case wisely countered that helping someone avoid arrest or being served a warrant is not a duty that ought to win immunity for Dugan.Finally, they shake their heads as Democrat Abigail Spanberger steps on another rake in the Virginia governor's race. Now Spanberger says she will end the cooperation between the Virginia State Police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agreed to by current governor Glenn Youngkin. The news also prompts them to take a closer look at the state of the race and the media's coverage of Spanberger.Please visit our great sponsors:Upgrade your skincare routine with Caldera Lab and see the difference.  Visit https://CalderaLab.com/3ML and use code 3ML at checkout for 20% off your first order.Feel the difference of an extraordinary night's sleep with Boll & Branch—get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollandBranch.com/THREEMARTINI (exclusions apply).This Fall, save up to 50% on select plants at Fast Growing Trees—plus get an extra 15% off your first purchase with code MARTINI at https://www.Fast-Growing-Trees.com (limited time, terms apply).

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“Deadly Attack: Robin Westman Leaves Behind a Shocking Manifesto” The Police Off The Cuff team is on the case, giving insight into this terrible crime story. Bill and Mike share their law enforcement expertise on how the suspect targted the annunciation Catholic Church. This news story is developing, stay tuned for more on this true crime case.

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James Heale writes in The Spectator this week that Keir Starmer is facing a three-pronged attack from the left: the Greens, the Gaza independents and this new – as yet untitled – Corbyn party. It was not so long ago that we were giving Starmer credit for his ruthless streak, purging the party of the far left and making Labour an electable force once again. But now it looks like he may well be the architect of his own downfall. Each of these groups has a grievance against Starmer and it all seems just a little bit personal: ‘After the treatment meted out to Corbyn and the left, many of these figures are looking forward to returning the favour.' So, what is left of the left of Labour? Have they been too preoccupied with taking the fight to Reform to realise they are about to be blindsided?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Richard Johnson, senior lecturer at Queen Mary University.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send me a Text Message!In this episode, Mike shares a recurring theme that's shown up across clients, conversations, and communities: “As soon as I get over the hump, I'll finally be able to breathe.” With raw insight and deep spiritual guidance, Mike unpacks why that belief keeps you stuck in cycles of chaos and why real peace doesn't come from solving problems — but from rewiring the nervous system and mastering your inner world. This is a wake-up call for anyone chasing external relief instead of building inner freedom.Key TakeawaysLife Moves in Themes, Cycles, and Patterns We're not alone in what we're facing — the same energies show up in different forms for all of us.You Don't Need the Next Thing to Breathe If your inner world stays in chaos, your external life will keep inviting more chaos.Your Personality Creates Your Personal Reality Thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and preferences — these form your internal environment and shape your world.Rewiring the Nervous System Changes Everything Until you shift the inner signal, you'll keep recreating the same patterns and pressures.Peace Is a Skill, Not a Circumstance Mastering your internal world is the path to sustainable freedom — no matter what's happening around you.Notable Quotes“As soon as I get over the hump of this challenge, then I'll finally be able to breathe again… and I said, yeah, yeah, I don't think so.”“He is not wired for peace and harmony and freedom. He is wired for chaos.”“If you want to understand what's happening inside of you, look at your circumstances.”“You literally experience your life and you create your life from what's happening in your nervous system.”“Nothing outside of you is real. It's just an out picturing and a projection of who you are. Change who you are and everything in your life will change — only every single time.”Call to ActionInner World, Outer World is available now on Amazon — This isn't just a book. It's a complete framework for rewiring your nervous system and transforming your reality. Order HereJoin us in person at the Choose Your Destiny Live Intensive — November 14-15, 2025 in St. Charles, MO. You'll shift your internal signal, release what no longer serves, and walk out broadcasting a new frequency. Reserve Your SeatStop waiting to get over the hump. Rewire the pattern now.Music Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & FriendsMy Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikekitkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitkoTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitkoSubscribe to my YouTube: / @mikekitkoMike Kitko is an executive self-mastery coach, speaker and author. He found external success through powerful titles, incomes, and material possessions. He ultimately fell into depression, toxic abuse of alcohol, and the near collapse of his family before he began a journey of internal happiness and success.

Roundup of Audacy talk hosts on the Minneapolis school shooting: Get the latest on the school shooting during a Mass at a Catholic school, with firsthand accounts of a dad running in alongside police, a kid who saw his friend shot, and expert analysis. But why are leaders going so far out of their way to not admit the killer's motive? Tara Servatius and Marc Cox have thoughts on that. Plus Chad Hartman talks to a former police chief.

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On today's show, we turn to a heartbreaking tragedy out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where another school shooting has shaken an entire community. This time, the violence struck Annunciation Catholic School, a place where families and children should have felt safe. Authorities confirm that two young students lost their lives in the attack.Police say the suspected shooter, who identified as transgender, carried out the assault before taking his own life in the school parking lot. Investigators are still working to determine a motive, as parents, teachers, and the broader Minneapolis community struggle to come to terms with the devastating loss of innocent lives.We'll discuss what we know so far, the response from local officials, and the growing national debate around school safety, mental health, and gun violence. We'll also reflect on the human side of this tragedy—the grieving families, the students who will never return to class, and the difficult questions our nation continues to face.  Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderRed, White, & Brand – Text TODD at 317-210-2830 for a 10% discount.

The cinematic clash continues in Part 2 of The My Five Cents Podcast episode, "Movies That Changed the Culture." Hosts SoSo Juv, HLS, and Logical Genius return to the ring, joined again by award-winning filmmaker and cultural visionary Jaze Bordeaux, for the persuasion round—where egos flare and film opinions get tested. In this segment, the gloves come off as the hosts and guest engage in cross-examination, poking holes in each other's lists and defending their picks like true cinephiles. Jaze, known for his brilliant storytelling in EFC and Genesis, challenges the crew to back up their claims—and ultimately decides who deserves third place and who takes the top spot as this week's culture-shifting champion. But the debate doesn't end there—Jaze delivers his own 5 Cents on the topic, revealing the films he believes truly transformed society. Then, the crew dives into the People's Poll, spotlighting fan favorites and bold takes from the audience, and wraps with the AI Poll, where artificial intelligence throws in its algorithmic opinion on what movies changed the game.

Dr. Jerome Corsi uncovers the hidden roots of today's culturally woke identity politics. Drawing from the anti-capitalist book Anti-Oedipus by French philosopher Gilles Deleuze and psychoanalyst Félix Guattari, along with Judith Butler's writings on Gender Theory, Dr. Corsi explains how these radical ideas shaped the Modern Left's obsession with identity politics, false realities, and rejection of objective truth. Highlights include:How Anti-Oedipus provided a blueprint for anti-capitalist cultural movementsThe influence of Judith Butler on gender ideology and the denial of biological realityHow Neo-Marxist ideas evolved into today's Woke groupthink and cultural MaoismWhy these theories fuel opposition to truth, freedom, and traditional values

This episode of the Global Hemophilia Report explores the long-overdue conversation about women with hemophilia. Experts discuss the challenges women face in getting diagnosed, the persistent gaps in clinical research and care, and the impact of outdated language and systemic bias. The panel highlights the need for better data, more inclusive clinical trials, and a shift in medical culture to ensure women with hemophilia are recognized and prioritized.    Guests: Michelle Sholzberg MDCM, FRCPC, MSc. Dawn Rotellini Len Valentino, MD Robert Sidonio, Jr., MD   Senior Advisor: Donna DiMichele, MD   Hosted by: Patrick James Lynch   Written by: Kay Vermeil   Featured Advertiser: Sanofi   Subscribe to the Global Hemophilia Report   Show Notes:   Presenting Sponsor: Presented by Sanofi Join Shellye as she shares her inspiring journey as a woman living with hemophilia. After years of unanswered questions, her diagnosis highlights the critical role of health literacy in bridging care gaps. Through advocacy, Shellye raises awareness and empowers underserved communities. Watch her story and see how health literacy can break barriers and transform lives. Click here to watch her story: Sanofi – See Hemophilia Through My Eyes: Women & Girls For too long, women and girls who bleed have been dismissed. Left out of the narrative. Ignored by the system. But not anymore. In our new film, “Dismissed,” meet Isabelle—a 15-year-old with hemophilia who's using her voice to uplift the unheard. Alongside her are four powerful stories of women challenging what's "normal" and demanding recognition, care, and justice. This is more than a film. It's a movement.

Tomi Lahren reacts to the heartbreaking tragedy at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. She points out the eerie similarities to the Covenant Christian School shooting that took place in Nashville. Then, Host of “The Determined Society,” Shawn French joins to comment on why the Left rushed to blame Trump and gun laws instead of focusing on the youth transgender mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Henry & Eddie reunite with Jackie Zebrowski for a brand new Movie Stories Round-Up, this time recapping the biggest horror releases of 2025, the greatest Summer Horror movies of all-time, and the sleeper hits you don't want to miss! For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

What if correction from God is one of His greatest and most loving gifts? Clint Mortensen explores Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, highlighting the Lord's loving chastening, the call to walk in light, the power of revelation, the command to build temples, and President Nelson's reminder that the greatest gift we can give the Lord.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC236ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC236FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC236DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC236PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC236ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6Tst_60ve7wALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Brother Clint Mortensen2:11 Episode teaser4:00 Clint Mortensen bio10:01 Gratitude for seminary teachers14:26 Church growth continues17:22 Come, Follow Me Manual18:29 Section dates updated19:45 Chastisement isn't fun for anyone24:49 Mission farewell story27:39 Seeking chastisement and correction32:48 When to chastise others36:55 Left on “read”41:56 President Nelson: joy of repentance43:11 “Walking in darkness at noon day”46:45 Jesus is the light of the world49:11 Eclipse, darkness, and the Savior's light53:29 Dedication of commuting time and a pattern displayed57:58 “Hear Him”59:17 God speaks in dreams, visions, thoughts, and feelings1:03:12 End of Part I - Brother Clint MorensenThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

When she bought the 1906 Victorian in the heart of Jackson, California's gold country, she thought she was getting a dream property with a rich history. She got that—and much more. Once a brothel, a boarding house, and home to a string of scandalous owners, the house sits beneath a cemetery, alongside a creek, and at the epicenter of some of the West Coast's most haunted territory. Before long, objects vanished, electronics failed, and unseen tenants made their presence known—especially in the basement, where a man named “Steve” introduced himself in a voice clear enough to send even seasoned paranormal investigators running. But who was Steve in life… and why does he still seem to be running things from the other side? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show at http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ or call 1-855-853-4802! Want AD-FREE & ADVANCE RELEASE EPISODES? Become a Premium Subscriber Through Apple Podcasts now!!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online/id880791662?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1 Or Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Or Our Website: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 

“Crime apologist” is not a strong enough term to describe the hysteria and vitriol that's infected the modern-day Left.   For the sake of ideology, left-wing leaders and activists are willing to sacrifice public safety and justice—from sanctuary cities releasing violent offenders to outrage over federal intervention that actually reduced crime in Washington, D.C. Victor Davis Hanson warns of the dire consequences of this mindset if left unchecked on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “ Do you remember the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson? He was a person from the middle class, was born without status or advantages or money, and he worked himself up to the leadership position of one of the largest health care concerns in the United States. And Luigi Mangione—a 25- or 26-year-old wealthy, well-educated kid, high status, privileged—decided that he was an enemy of the people because health care was not universal and UnitedHealthcare may have refused coverage to certain people in need. So, he decided he was going to kill him. And he did kill him. He murdered him. It's on tape. And what was the reaction of the Left? Some on the left canonized him. 

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The Ninth Circuit Court (!) just handed down a ruling that the citizenship rules outlined in the 14th Amendment must apply AS WRITTEN, rather then how Democrats have PRETENDED it was written. Bill, Steve and Scott discuss the thorny issue of what to do about people already granted US Citizenship through the Left's cruel and capricious effort to manufacture not just votes, but entire voters.

The Left’s obsession with mail-in ballots is nothing short of insanity — and today we expose why. Mail-in voting has become the gateway to fraud, creating loopholes that criminals and corrupt politicians exploit with ease. From ballots harvested out of nursing homes, to dead people mysteriously “casting” votes, to ballot dumps that show up in the middle of the night — the evidence is overwhelming. On this episode of Stinchfield, we rip apart the narrative that mail-in ballots are “safe and secure” and reveal the real-world cases that prove otherwise. Americans deserve elections we can trust — and the truth is, mail-in voting has destroyed that trust. This isn’t about voter access; it’s about control. And the Democrats know it. www.EnergizedHealth.com/Grant www.PatriotMobile.com/Grant TWC.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% OffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more people who traditionally identified with the progressive Left become disenchanted with woke authoritarianism, libertarianism is experiencing a bit of a renaissance, attracting such unlikely voices as RFK Jr. and Nicole Shanahan. Matt Kibbe caught up with evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein, host of “The DarkHorse Podcast,” to talk about how we can cooperate in building a big-tent movement that values personal freedom while not imposing purity tests and alienating this new wave of potential allies.

Guest: Rafa Conde — Founder & CEO of Man of War, former DEA/Narcotics/SWAT officer, best-selling author, host of the Men of War podcast (35M+ downloads), elite leadership coach, and multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. Early Hustle & Lessons: Rafa's first money came washing cars at age 11, developing a bias for action, self-reliance, and learning to execute before overthinking or overplanning. Early entrepreneurship shaped his long-term drive to “just do it” — a theme he now instills in men seeking discipline and legacy. Wall Street to Law Enforcement: Spent 12 years on Wall Street, managing nearly $1B in assets, establishing himself as a high-producer and eventually running his own branch. Left for a greater sense of purpose, becoming a police officer at age 32 in one of the nation's most violent cities, later working narcotics, SWAT, and ultimately as a DEA task force officer. Rafa describes giving up material wealth and status and embracing “starting from scratch” as crucial for true growth and reinvention. Law Enforcement, Humility, & Adversity: Made his mark through work ethic and results—leading felony arrests and serving in specialized units (including undercover work and federal task force roles). Learned from major setbacks: lost home, cars, and income in the transition, but rebuilt through tactical training contracts and martial arts instruction, showing lasting resilience and adaptability. Reinvention: Founding Man of War: Later transitioned to building Man of War—a movement and business designed to restore “the warrior mindset” and healthy masculinity through high-impact events, masterminds, and coaching. His podcast "Men of War" surpassed 35 million downloads by championing direct, honest conversations about discipline, code, and male brotherhood in today's world. Philosophy on Masculinity & Leadership: Key problem: Modern men have grown soft, seeking comfort and avoiding adversity; true growth requires struggle, competition, and camaraderie. Emphasizes leading by example—“If you can't lead yourself, don't expect to lead anyone else.” Rejects “false leadership” based on rank—respect must be earned by character, resilience, and the courage to do hard things. Recommends men start with competition (e.g., martial arts) and purposely place themselves in uncomfortable situations to develop confidence, grit, and self-mastery. Programs, Reach, & What's Next: Man of War now provides elite events (“Crucible”), global masterminds (“House of Kings”), and a fast-growing father-son program (“Odyssey”), expanding across the US, Latin America, Europe, and beyond. Rafa continues to consult for top companies and help men build modern legacies based on strength, discipline, and honor. Connect with Rafa Conde & Man of War: Website: https://www.rafajconde.com/

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento, describes how his destination has diversified their focus to include festivals and events, sports, leisure markets, and culinary. He explains how positioning themselves as America's Farm to Fork Capital has paid dividends, including booking a 10-year contract to host the Terra Madre Americas convention. Mike also discusses why tourism is not for tourists and how that plays into action through Visit Sacramento's work and community partnerships. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why Mike's long tenure at a single DMO has given him unique insights and influence in the community How Sacramento's diversification from meetings and conventions to include festivals, sports, leisure, and culinary events has dramatically grown annual room nights and economic impact What motivated Visit Sacramento to claim the title of America's Farm to Fork Capital How Visit Sacramento secured high-profile events like the Tower Bridge Dinner and attracted the Michelin Guide to the city, to cement its reputation as a food destination Visit Sacramento's focus on quality of life for residents, and drives deeper community partnerships Strategies Mike and his team have used to build relationships with local leaders and partners How successful event hosting, like the Aftershock Music Festival, has opened doors for additional festivals and conventions Building a New Identity: Sacramento's Creative Leap When people think of top destinations in California, their minds often go straight to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Napa. Sacramento—the state's capital—rarely makes the “must-visit” short list. But as Mike Testa, President and CEO of Visit Sacramento, explains, that's exactly why his team has spent the last several years shaking up expectations and positioning Sacramento as a destination worthy of national and international attention. Mike's approach to make noise, drive results, and never be satisfied with the status quo. When the pandemic hit, instead of waiting it out, Visit Sacramento doubled down on innovation by diversifying its room night sources and investing heavily in outdoor events, festivals, sports, and especially its burgeoning culinary scene. The payoff has been nothing short of remarkable. America's Farm-to-Fork Capital Sacramento sits in the heart of fertile farmland, growing everything from sushi rice to 80% of the nation's caviar. But it wasn't until a local chef pointed out the city's unique agricultural advantage that Mike and his team realized: Sacramento had a rock-solid, authentic claim to the title America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. Visit Sacramento set out to build signature experiences, like the renowned 800-person Tower Bridge Dinner (a highlight that sells out in seconds), a Michelin Guide presence (Sacramento became only the fifth U.S. city to earn this distinction), and a thriving roster of food and wine festivals. Topping it all off, the city soon hosts the inaugural Terra Madre Americas, a massive international celebration of slow food previously held only in Italy, for which Sacramento was selected as the North American host in a 10-year deal. Putting Community First At the heart of Visit Sacramento's strategy is a simple, resonant principle: “Tourism is not about the tourists. It's about improving the quality of life for the people who live here,” Mike emphasizes. This community-first approach runs deep. It means demonstrating the value of tourism to local officials and residents not just through economic statistics, but by contributing to civic life and showing up for critical community projects, events, and diverse groups. Resources: Website: https://www.visitsacramento.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-testa-1082673/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sacramento-convention-&-visitors-bureau/ Attracting International Brands to Your Destination, with Mike Testa We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Josh goes full steam ahead on President Trump's push to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. He exposes the Left's meltdown, dismantles the baseless accusations, and makes the case for why Cook should be shown the door — for cause.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network, joins to share firsthand observations from Washington, D.C., following the deployment of the National Guard. Gruber calls out the left's narrative that crime in major cities should simply be accepted as a permanent reality instead of fixed. The discussion highlights personal stories of families and individuals directly impacted by rising crime, underscoring why change is not only necessary but urgent

Most marriages don't fall apart because of outside pressure. They weaken from the inside. In Episode 257 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra unpack the internal marriage threats that quietly erode love, trust, and unity. Left unchecked, these hidden struggles can turn small cracks into deep divides. You'll learn: The most common internal threats couples face (bitterness, pride, selfishness, secrecy, poor communication) Why unresolved conflict poisons intimacy and trust Biblical warnings about what happens when hearts grow cold Practical steps to guard your marriage against internal drift How humility, forgiveness, and intentional connection bring healing If your marriage feels distant, strained, or stuck in cycles of hurt, this episode will help you identify the real issues and take steps toward restoration. Listen now and strengthen your marriage from the inside out. Bonus Resource: Send an email to info@familymeeting.org for our “Marriage Threats Self-Check” Worksheet. For more information: https://linktr.ee/familymeeting.

Eden and Justin discuss parenting. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137343320 https://rockhardcauc.us

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Today Pastor Stan brings us more news about the New York City takeover. According to the Left, this “takeover” will be unconstitutional. In other news, the largest Immigrant Detention Center in the U.S. has just opened, and finally we see the Trump deploys the National Guard to cities ahead of “Massive Left Wing Uprising” over deep state indictments. 00:00 Intro 02:20 New York Takeover 06:58 Immigrant Detention Center 10:26 Left Wing Uprise 14:53 Blackout the System 18:16 Mexico

Today Pastor Stan brings us more news about the New York City takeover. According to the Left, this “takeover” will be unconstitutional. In other news, the largest Immigrant Detention Center in the U.S. has just opened, and finally we see the Trump deploys the National Guard to cities ahead of “Massive Left Wing Uprising” over deep state indictments. 00:00 Intro 02:20 New York Takeover 06:58 Immigrant Detention Center 10:26 Left Wing Uprise 14:53 Blackout the System 18:16 Mexico

In this powerful solo episode of The Authentic Man Podcast, host and men's dating & relationship coach David Chambers tackles a hidden relationship killer that quietly sabotages love from the inside: avoidant attachment. If you've ever felt the spark with someone only to suddenly pull away, go hot-and-cold, or find yourself chasing freedom instead of connection — this episode is a mirror. David reveals how avoidance shows up in men as emotional shutdown, shallow intimacy, hyper-independence, and constant fault-finding — and why these patterns aren't strength, but fear. Left unchecked, they destroy trust, kill attraction, and keep you stuck in cycles of failed dating and unstable relationships. Drawing from years of coaching hundreds of men (and his own journey through avoidant patterns), David unpacks the unhealthy masculine and feminine energies at play — and shows why being guarded, distant, or overthinking everything is not the answer. Most importantly, he shares a practical roadmap to break the chains of avoidance, open up emotionally, embody healthy masculine leadership, and finally build the kind of love that feels safe, passionate, and lasting. Whether you're tired of short-lived flings, struggling with commitment, or already in a relationship that feels unstable, this episode is your guide to move from avoidance to authentic connection — and to stop pushing love away. #DatingAdviceForMen #AuthenticManPodcast #AvoidantAttachment #MasculineFeminine #MensCoach #EmotionalIntimacy #RealConnection      

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

A shooter opened fire this morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

A shooter opened fire this morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

A shooter opened fire this morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

In what could be the biggest rugby league week of the year, the boys cover all the latest news. It's golf trips, it's coaching changes and it's Parramatta flogging the Roosters while the Tigers brave finals charge ends. It's all this and more on Australia's raunchiest podcast. So, let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a color revolution brewing in America? Episode 165 dives into how issues like today's trans shooter in Minneapolis and LGBTQ+ debates fuel societal chaos. We explore Lisa Cook's mortgage fraud allegations and the Democrats' stance on expecting crime, questioning if inflammatory rhetoric from the Left could push vulnerable individuals toward violence. We also note Democrat politicians say major cities don't have a problem with crime while 81% of all adults think crime is a problem. This has even Joe Scarborough and Politico scratching their heads. Join Alan Sanders for a deep analysis of these critical issues. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

The Secret History of Gold comes out this week. Here for your viewing pleasure is a fim about gold based on the first chapter.“Gold will be slave or master”HoraceIn 2021, a metal detectorist with the eyebrow-raising name of Ole Ginnerup Schytz dug up a hoard of Viking gold in a field in Denmark. The gold was just as it was when it was buried 1,500 years before, if a little dirtier. The same goes for the jewellery unearthed at the Varna Necropolis in Bulgaria in 1972. The beads, bracelets, rings and necklaces are as good as when they were buried 6,700 years ago.In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, there is a golden tooth bridge — a gold wire used to bind teeth and dental implants — made over 4,000 years ago. It could go in your mouth today.No other substance is as long-lasting as gold — not diamonds, not tungsten carbide, not boron nitride. Gold does not corrode; it does not tarnish or decay; it does not break down over time. This sets it apart from every other substance. Iron rusts, wood rots, silver tarnishes. Gold never changes. Left alone, it stays itself. And it never loses its shine — how about that?Despite its permanence, you can shape this enormously ductile metal into pretty much anything. An ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire 50 miles long or plate a copper wire 1,000 miles long. It can be beaten into a leaf just one atom thick. Yet there is one thing you cannot do and that is destroy it. Life may be temporary, but gold is permanent. It really is forever.This means that all the gold that has ever been mined, estimated to be 216,000 tonnes, still exists somewhere. Put together it would fit into a cube with 22-metre sides. Visualise a square building seven storeys high — and that would be all the gold ever.With some effort, you can dissolve gold in certain chemical solutions, alloy it with other metals, or even vaporise it. But the gold will always be there. It is theoretically possible to destroy gold through nuclear reactions and other such extreme methods, but in practical terms, gold is indestructible. It is the closest thing we have on earth to immortality.Perhaps that is why almost every ancient culture we know of associated gold with the eternal. The Egyptians believed the flesh of gods was made of gold, and that it gave you safe passage into the afterlife. In Greek myth, the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, which Hercules was sent to retrieve, conferred immortality on whoever ate them. The South Americans saw gold as the link between humanity and the cosmos. They were not far wrong.Gold was present in the dust that formed the solar system. It sits in the earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago. That little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. To touch gold is as close as you will ever come to touching eternity.And yet the world's most famous investor is not impressed.‘It gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or some place,' said Warren Buffett. ‘Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. It has no utility. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.'He's right. Gold does nothing. It does not even pay a yield. It just sits there inert. We use other metals to construct things, cut things or conduct things, but gold's industrial uses are minimal. It is a good conductor of electricity, but copper and silver are better and cheaper. It has some use in dentistry, medical applications and nanotechnology. It is finding more and more use in outer space — back whence it came — where it is used to coat spacecraft, astronauts' visors and heat shields. But, in the grand scheme of things, these uses are paltry.Gold's only purpose is to store and display prosperity. It is dense and tangible wealth: pure money.Though you may not realise it, we still use gold as money today. Not so much as a medium to exchange value but store it.In 1970, about 27 per cent of all the gold in the world was in the form of gold coinage and central bank or government reserves. Today, even with the gold standard long since dead, the percentage is about the same.The most powerful nation on earth, the United States, keeps 70 per cent of its foreign exchange holdings in gold. Its great rival, China, is both the world's largest producer and the world's largest importer. It has built up reserves that, as we shall discover, are likely as great as the USA's. If you buying gold or silver coins to protect yourself in these “interesting times” - and I urge you to - as always I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.Ordinary people and institutions the world over use gold to store wealth. Across myriad cultures gold is gifted at landmark life events — births and weddings — because of its intrinsic value.In fact, gold's purchasing power has increased over the millennia, as human beings have grown more productive. The same ounce of gold said by economic historians to have bought King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon 350 loaves of bread could buy you more than 1,000 loaves today. The same gold dinar (roughly 1/7 oz) that, in the time of the Koran in the seventh century, bought you a lamb would buy you three lambs today. Those same four or five aurei (1 oz) which bought you a fine linen tunic in ancient Rome would buy you considerably more clothing today.In 1972, 0.07 ounces of gold would buy you a barrel of oil. Here we are in 2024 and a barrel of oil costs 0.02 ounces of gold — it's significantly cheaper than it was fifty years ago.House prices, too, if you measure them in gold, have stayed constant. It is only when they are measured in fiat currency that they have appreciated so relentlessly (and destructively).In other words, an ounce of gold buys you as much, and sometimes more, food, clothing, energy and shelter as it did ten years ago, a hundred years ago or even thousands of years ago. As gold lasts, so does its purchasing power. You cannot say the same about modern national currencies.Rare and expensive to mine, the supply of gold is constrained. This is in stark contrast to modern money — electronic, debt-based fiat money to give it its full name — the supply of which multiplies every year as governments spend and borrowing balloons.As if by Natural Law, gold supply has increased at the same rate as the global population — roughly 2 per cent per annum. The population of the world has slightly more than doubled since 1850. So has gold supply. The correlation has held for centuries, except for one fifty-year period during the gold rushes of the late nineteenth century, when gold supply per capita increased.Gold has the added attraction of being beautiful. It shines and glistens and sparkles. It captivates and allures. The word ‘gold' derives from the Sanskrit ‘jval', meaning ‘to shine'. That's why we use it as jewellery — to show off our wealth and success, as well as to store it. Indeed, in nomadic prehistory, and still in parts of the world today, carrying your wealth on your person as jewellery was the safest way to keep it.The universe has given us this captivatingly beautiful, dense, inert, malleable, scarce, useless and permanent substance whose only use is to be money. To quote historian Peter Bernstein, ‘nothing is as useless and useful all at the same time'.But after thousands of years of gold being official money, in the early twentieth century there was a seismic shift. Neither the British, German nor French government had enough gold to pay for the First World War. They abandoned gold backing to print the money they needed. In the inter-war years, nations briefly attempted a return to gold standards, but they failed. The two prevailing monetary theories clashed: gold-backed versus state-issued currency. Gold standard advocates, such as Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, considered gold to be one of the key pillars of a free society along with property rights and habeas corpus. ‘We have gold because we cannot trust governments,' said President Herbert Hoover in 1933. This was a sentiment echoed by one of the founders of the London School of Economics, George Bernard Shaw — to whom I am grateful for demonstrating that it is possible to have a career as both a comedian and a financial writer. ‘You have to choose (as a voter),' he said, ‘between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the Government… I advise you, as long as the Capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.'On the other hand, many, such as economist John Maynard Keynes, advocated the idea of fiat currency to give government greater control over the economy and the ability to manipulate the money supply. Keynes put fixation with gold in the Freudian realms of sex and religion. The gold standard, he famously said after the First World War — and rightly, as it turned out — was ‘already a barbarous relic'. Freud himself related fascination with gold to the erotic fantasies and interests of early childhood.Needless to say, Keynes and fiat money prevailed. By the end of the 1930s, most of Europe had left the gold standard. The US followed, but not completely until 1971, in order to meet the ballooning costs of its welfare system and its war in Vietnam.But compare both gold's universality (everyone everywhere knows gold has value) and its purchasing power to national currencies and you have to wonder why we don't use it officially today. There is a very good reason: power.Sticking to the discipline of the gold standard means governments can't just create money or run deficits to the same extent. Instead, they have to rein in their spending, which they are not prepared to do, especially in the twenty-first century, when they make so many promises to win elections. Balanced books, let alone independent money, have become an impossibility. If you seek an answer as to why the state has grown so large in the West, look no further than our system of money. When one body in a society has the power to create money at no cost to itself, it is inevitable that that body will grow disproportionately large. So it is in the twenty-first century, where state spending in many social democracies is now not far off 50 per cent of GDP, sometimes higher.Many arguments about gold will quickly slide into a political argument about the role of government. It is a deeply political metal. Those who favour gold tend to favour small government, free markets and individual responsibility. I count myself in that camp. Those who dismiss it tend to favour large government and state planning.I have argued many times that money is the blood of a society. It must be healthy. So much starts with money: values, morals, behaviour, ambitions, manners, even family size. Money must be sound and true. At the moment it is neither. Gold, however, is both. ‘Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men,' said former Republican Congressman Ron Paul. As Dorothy is advised in The Wizard of Oz (which was, as we shall discover, part allegory), maybe the time has come to once again ‘follow the yellow brick road'.On the other hand, maybe the twilight of gold has arrived, as Niall Ferguson argued in his history of debt and money, The Cash Nexus. Gold's future, he said, is ‘mainly as jewellery' or ‘in parts of the world with primitive or unstable monetary and financial systems'. Gold may have been money for 5,000 years, or even 10,000 years, but so was the horse a means of transport, and then along came the motor car.A history of gold is inevitably a history of money, but it is also a history of greed, obsession and ambition. Gold is beautiful. Gold is compelling. It is wealth in its purest, most distilled form. ‘Gold is a child of Zeus,' runs the ancient Greek lyric. ‘Neither moth nor rust devoureth it; but the mind of man is devoured by this supreme possession.' Perhaps that's why Thomas Edison said gold was ‘an invention of Satan'. Wealth, and all the emotions that come with it, can do strange things to people.Gold has led people to do the most brilliant, the most brave, the most inventive, the most innovative and the most terrible things. ‘More men have been knocked off balance by gold than by love,' runs the saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Disraeli. Where gold is concerned, emotion, not logic, prevails. Even in today's markets it is a speculative asset whose price is driven by greed and fear, not by fundamental production numbers.Its gleam has drawn man across oceans, across continents and into the unknown. It lured Jason and the Argonauts, Alexander the Great, numerous Caesars, da Gama, Cortés, Pizarro and Raleigh. Brilliant new civilisations have emerged as a result of the quest for gold, yet so have slavery, war, deceit, death and devastation. Describing the gold mines of ancient Egypt, the historian Diodorus Siculus wrote, ‘there is absolutely no consideration nor relaxation for sick or maimed, for aged man or weak woman. All are forced to labour at their tasks until they die, worn out by misery amid their toil.' His description could apply to many an illegal mine in Africa today.The English critic John Ruskin told a story of a man who boarded a ship with all his money: a bag of gold coins. Several days into the voyage a terrible storm blew up. ‘Abandon ship!' came the cry. The man strapped his bag around his waist and jumped overboard, only to sink to the bottom of the sea. ‘Now,' asked Ruskin, ‘as he was sinking — had he the gold? Or had the gold him?'As the Chinese proverb goes, ‘The miser does not own the gold; the gold owns the miser.'Gold may be a dead metal. Inert, unchanging and lifeless. But its hold over humanity never relents. It has adorned us since before the dawn of civilisation and, as money, underpinned economies ever since. Desire for it has driven mankind forwards, the prime impulse for quest and conquest, for exploration and discovery. From its origins in the hearts of dying stars to its quiet presence today beneath the machinery of modern finance, gold has seen it all. How many secrets does this silent witness keep? This book tells the story of gold. It unveils the schemes, intrigues and forces that have shaped our world in the relentless pursuit of this ancient asset, which, even in this digital age, still wields immense power.That was Chapter One of The Secret History of Gold The Secret History of Gold is available to pre-order at Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. I hear the audiobook, read by me, is excellent. The book comes out on August 28.Hurry! Amazon is currently offering 20% off.Until next time,Dominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe