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https://www.sedona.com/home.asp Hale Dwoskin's Bio and Story Hale Dwoskin is the New York Times best-selling author of "The Sedona Method," and is featured in the movies, "The Secret" and "Letting Go." He is the founder of Sedona Training Associates, an organization that teaches courses based on the emotional releasing techniques inspired by his mentor, Lester Levenson. Hale is an international speaker, as well as a founding member of The Transformational Leadership Council. For over four decades, he has regularly been teaching the Sedona Method to individuals and corporations throughout the world, and has been leading coach trainings and advanced retreats since the early 1990s. He is also the co-author with Lester Levenson of "Happiness Is Free: And It's Easier Than You Think!" Sedona Training Associates is an educational training organization that was created to continue fulfilling Levenson's wish to share the practical and powerful methods he discovered for removing an individual's personal blocks to abundance, health, happiness, and success. Hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life worldwide have benefited from this work. Here is Hale's Story, excerpted from The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being, Sedona Press September 2003. In 1976, I met Lester Levenson, the man who inspired the creation of the Sedona Method who would also become my mentor. Back then, I was an ardent, although confused, seeker who had gone to numerous seminars led by teachers from both the East and the West. I had studied various body-centered disciplines, including yoga, tai chi, and shiatsu. I had actively participated in numerous personal growth courses, including EST, Actualism, Theta Seminars, and Rebirthing. At these seminars, I had many nice experiences and heard and understood—at least intellectually—many useful concepts. Still, I felt incomplete. I longed for a simple and powerful answer to some important yet vexing questions like: “What is my life's purpose?” “What is truth?” “Who am I?” and “How can I feel at home and at peace with my life?” Much of what I heard and experienced only added to my questioning. No one seemed to have truly satisfying answers or to have truly satisfied themselves about their true nature. There was also a strong, almost universal belief that growing was hard work that required baring your soul and reliving painful, unresolved issues. That all changed during my very fortunate encounter with this remarkable man. I met Lester at a seminar led by a well-known speaker that Lester was attending as the leader's guest. That day, a group of us went out to lunch together. Lester's presence immediately struck me as unique. He was in total peace and equal-mindedness, very comfortable with himself. He was unassuming and easy to talk to and treated everyone as his friend—even me, a complete stranger. It was obvious that he'd ended his search by discovering the answers I'd been seeking. I knew I had to find out more. When I asked Lester what he did, he invited me to a seminar that was being held the next weekend. All he would tell me was that “a group of people is going to sit around a table and release.” I wasn't sure what releasing meant, but I knew if it could even point me in the direction of the qualities of which Lester was the living embodiment, I definitely wanted it. I took a leap of faith and signed up on the spot.
Eric interviews Mark Levenson, the Executive Editor of Coral Magazine, a saltwater aquarium publication, where he discusses the current state of the magazine and the hobby. Levenson notes that Coral Magazine is the last remaining publication of its kind, attributing declining sales to a vulnerable economy, international tariffs affecting advertisers, and a general lack of new, younger talent entering the saltwater aquarium community. He also describes the demanding process of producing the magazine, which is published six times a year, detailing his transition into the editor role without formal training following his predecessor's sudden death, and his ongoing work to ensure the content is accurate and well-referenced, even experimenting with AI-generated content to highlight its risks. The conversation also explores Levenson's personal history in the hobby, including his journey from a young enthusiast to a business owner and respected community figure who champions civility and education. Key Takeaways: To ensure the longevity of a specialized field, actively work to foster and cultivate the next generation of experts and contributors. In business interactions, look beyond polite, silent rejections to understand and address the prospect's real insecurities or concerns. When faced with major personal changes, dedicate resources and energy to your own hobbies and passions for rejuvenation and a sense of self. Seek out educational conferences and gatherings related to your interests to gain expert knowledge directly and build a network of valuable contacts. When creating or managing a community, establish and enforce clear guidelines that prioritize kindness and respectful communication among members.
10/20/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Laurie Levenson, a professor of law at Loyola Law School. She's also a Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR, and is a frequent lecturer for the Federal Judicial Center and State and Federal Bars regarding legal ethics, wrongful convictions, and criminal procedure. Joel asks her on "News and Views" to talk about the Justice Department and the case against John Bolton. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special bonus episode, Steve sits down with author and pastor Russ Levenson to talk about his brand-new book, Witness to Belief — a powerful collection of stories about celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Gary Sinise, Sam Waterson, Jim Nantz, Jane Goodall, and many more...... living out their extraordinary belief. Russ shares what inspired him to write it, how faith is revealed through real-life moments, and the lessons we can all take from those who quietly embody trust in God. Steve and Russ also revisit his earlier book, In God's Grip, which beautifully wove together Ben Hogan's Five Lessons with spiritual wisdom. Russ gives us an update on how that book continues to resonate with readers and how the sales have held strong since its release. Whether you're a golfer, a believer, or just someone who enjoys meaningful stories, this episode steps off the course for a deeper look at faith, inspiration, and the people who model both. Purchase a copy of this book at russlevenson.com or at any major book store. #Faith #FaithInAction #FaithJourney #FaithOverFear #LivingByFaith #ChristianFaith #FaithTalk #FaithPodcast #GodIsGood #TrustGod #GodFirst #GodsPlan #WalkWithGod #GodsTiming #SeekGod #GrowInFaith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we sit down with Russell J. Levenson, Jr. to dig into his latest work, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning. Together, we explore the heart behind the book, how it came to be, what compelled him to write it, and how his pastoral journey shaped each conversation within.We discuss:The origin of Witness to Belief and what sparked Russ's decision to interview twelve public figures on faith. Over the Mountain Journal+2PublishersWeekly.com+2His approach to these conversations: as a pastor, not merely an interviewer. Over the Mountain JournalHow he selected subjects (from Denzel Washington to Nikki Haley, Jim Nantz to Jane Goodall) and the diversity of spiritual paths represented. Memorable stories from the book: • Denzel Washington asking to begin and end the interview with prayer. • Amy Grant sharing how, after a brain injury, she now sings scripture instead of reciting it. • Brit Hume's reflections on loss and faith, Jim Nantz's journey with his father's Alzheimer's PublishersWeekly.com • Admiral McRaven wrestling with the tension between military duty and Christian moral imperatives.Behind-the-scenes of writing: how Russ prepared, how he built trust, and how he balanced theological depth with accessibility.What it meant to him personally, how these conversations shaped his own faith and pastoral perspective.How readers can approach the book: what to look for, how to engage with the stories, and what impact he hopes it might have.If you've ever wondered how faith lives out in public life, or how deeply personal belief intersects with leadership, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Book Links & ReferencesWitness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning — Morehouse Publishing page ChurchPublishing.org+1Witness to Belief on Amazon Amazon+1Witness to Belief on Target TargetAnnouncements / profile of the book from Over the Mountain Journal Over the Mountain JournalPublisher's Weekly review of Witness to Belief PublishersWeekly.com
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Reverend Russell Levenson. Reverend Levenson has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years. He officiated and preached at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush and he also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush. His latest book is titled, “Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning” which includes interviews with twelve renowned people of various Christian faiths including, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Ambassador Nikki Haley, actor Denzel Washington and Dr. Jane Goodall.Support the show
On this episode of Next on the Tee, I welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey, making his 10th appearance on the show. John and I revisit his special connection to Oakmont, the site of his major championship win, and he shares how the course has evolved since his 1978 PGA Championship victory there. I also get his perspective on JJ Spaun's U.S. Open victory before shifting gears to the Ryder Cup. John takes us inside his experience on the victorious 1979 team, recalling what it was like being paired with Lee Elder and Hale Irwin, facing Brian Barnes in singles, and handling the pressure of that opening tee shot on Friday. We finish up with a couple of wonderful Ben Hogan stories that you won't want to miss, plus how he was able to successfully transition careers from play to broadcasting. I round out the episode with another very special friend of the show, Dr. Russell Levenson. Russ radiates positivity and spirituality, something that shines through every time he speaks. Last time, we talked about his book Witness to Dignity and his friendship with President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. Now, Russ shares insights from his upcoming book, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith & Meaning, which features powerful conversations with 12 extraordinary individuals, including Condoleezza Rice, Denzel Washington, Amy Grant, Jane Goodall, and Dr. Francis Collins. His warmth, wisdom, and storytelling will leave you feeling uplifted and filled with positive vibes.
Dr. Eli Levenson-Falk joins Sebastian Hassinger, host of The New Quantum Era to discuss his group's recent advances in quantum measurement and control, focusing on a new protocol that enables measurements more sensitive than the Ramsey limit. Published in Nature Communications in April 2025, this work demonstrates a coherence stabilized technique that not only enhances sensitivity for quantum sensing but also promises improvements in calibration speed and robustness for superconducting quantum devices and other platforms. The conversation travels from Eli's origins in physics, through the conceptual challenges of decoherence, to experimental storytelling, and highlights the collaborative foundation underpinning this breakthrough.Guest BioEli Levenson-Falk is an Associate Professor at USC. He earned his PhD at UC Berkeley with Professor Irfan Siddiqui, and now leads an experimental physics research group working with superconducting devices for quantum information science. Key TopicsThe new protocol described in the paper: “Beating the Ramsey Limit on Sensing with Deterministic Qubit Control." Beyond the Ramsey measurement: How the team's technique stabilizes part of the quantum state for enhanced sensitivity—especially for energy level splittings—using continuous, slowly varying microwave control, applicable beyond just superconducting platforms. From playground swings to qubits: Eli explains how the physics of a playground swing inspired his passion for the field and lead to his understanding of the transmon qubit, and why analogies matter for intuition. Quantum decoherence and stabilization: How the method controls the “vector” of a quantum state on the Bloch sphere, dumping decoherence into directions that can be tracked or stabilized, markedly increasing measurement fidelity. Calibration and practical speedup: The protocol achieves greater measurement accuracy in less time or greater accuracy for a given time investment. This has implications for both calibration routines in quantum computers and for direct quantum measurements of fields (e.g., magnetic) or material properties. Applicability: While demonstrated on superconducting transmons, the protocol's generality means it may bring improved sensitivity to a variety of platforms—though the greatest benefits will be seen where relaxation processes dominate decoherence over dephasing. Collaboration and credit: The protocol was the product of a collaborative effort with theorist Daniel Lidar and his group, also at USC. In Eli's group, Malida Hecht conducted the experiment.Why It MattersBy breaking through the Ramsey sensitivity limit, this work provides a new tool for both quantum device calibration and quantum sensing. It allows for more accurate and faster frequency calibration within quantum processors, as well as finer detection of small environmental changes—a dual-use development crucial for both scalable quantum computing and sensitive quantum detection technologies.Episode Highlights Explanation of the “Ramsey limit” in quantum measurement and why surpassing it is significant. Visualization of quantum states using the Bloch sphere, and the importance of stabilizing the equatorial (phase) components for sensitivity. Experimental journey from “plumber” lab work to analytic insights, showing the back-and-forth of theory confronting experiment. Immediate and future impacts, from more efficient calibration in quantum computers to potentially new standards for quantum sensing. Discussion of related and ongoing work, such as improvements to deterministic benchmarking for gate calibration, and the broader applicability to various quantum platforms.If you enjoy The New Quantum Era, subscribe and tell your quantum-curious friends! Find all episodes at www.newquantum.era.com.
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down for a conversation with Beeson alumnus Russ Levenson about his new book, "Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning."
“A gentleman's hands are [always] clean” Infectious diseases caused by bacteria have killed well over half of all humans who have ever lived on Earth. Historically, bacterial infections have started major pandemics such as the bubonic plague, which is estimated to have killed 50-60 per cent of the population of Europe during the Black Death in the 14th Century. And yet when a person in Oregon came down with bubonic plague in 2024 it was a non-event. The pathogen involved was quickly identified and antibiotics given. There was no chain of infection and no epidemic. And the patient lived. Germ theory is one of the most transformative developments in human history. … Continue reading →
Today, you are far more likely to die of heart disease, cancer, or accident than you are to die of an illness caused by a germ: but for most of human history, microorganisms were our greatest nemesis. As recently as 1900, pnuemonia, influenza, tuberculosis, and gut infections accounted for half of all deaths in the United States. And yet, humans had known of the existence of germs since the invention of the microscope and the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century - to precious little advantage. Thomas Levenson joins the podcast to tell the epic story of how we finally came to grasp the role of germs as a cause of disease and develop a powerful arsenal to fight them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06/27/25: After learning of the news from the Supreme Court, "Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear," Joel is joined by a variety of callers to share their thoughts, including Herb, as well as an expert on the law, Laurie Levenson. Laurie Levenson is a Professor of Law at Loyola Law School and Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get ready for a double feature of inspiration and innovation on this special episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! Recorded live from the buzzing floor of the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida (May 2025), Lou sits down with two dynamic guests: seasoned Wall Street pro and financial media expert Marc LoPresti, and entrepreneurial visionary Matthew Levenson, co-founder of both StubHub and Pepper, an AI-powered shopping assistant.First, Marc LoPresti shares his lively journey from his Italian Brooklyn roots and early days at Lehman Brothers, to becoming a well-known financial commentator and CEO of Market Rebellion. Marc dives into the evolution of Wall Street, market volatility in the face of political tape bombs, and what it really takes to thrive both behind the scenes and on camera.Then, Lou connects with Matthew Levenson, whose experience building and selling StubHub helped spark his latest venture: Pepper. Matt explains how Pepper's AI assistant is disrupting the way we shop, making it possible for anyone—not just obsessive bargain hunters—to get personalized recommendations and the best prices, all while driving real ROI for retailers.Both guests open up about their passion for their work, the challenges they've faced, and what motivates them to keep pushing boundaries. Plus, stick around for the rapid-fire speed round, including insights about family, food, yoga, and more.Don't miss: — Marc's powerful remembrance of his uncle, a Wall Street legend lost on 9/11 — How media has changed the NYSE (and what it's like on the trading floor now) — Matt's behind-the-scenes StubHub story and the origin of the “buyer guarantee” — Why AI is the future of online shopping—and how Pepper aims to simplify your lifeTo learn more about the guests: Marc LoPresti — @mxlesq on X and MarketRebellion.comMatthew Levenson — coach@gopepper.com and GoPepper.comIf you love stories about resilience, business evolution, and the intersection of technology and humanity, this episode is for you!Hit subscribe and join the Thrive Loud community for more episodes featuring leaders who are taking life, business, and passion to the next level!Timestamped Overview00:00 "Thrive Loud: Wall Street Conference"05:35 Financial Markets: From Trader to Media06:27 NYSE: From Commerce Hub to Museum12:26 Economic Warning: Irreversible Trade War Impact14:01 Earnings Season's Market Impact Analysis16:41 Broadcasting Thrills Persist21:36 Simplifying Fragmented Supply Online23:27 "Pepper: AI Shopping Assistant Revolution"28:20 Optimized Shopping Discount Integration32:58 "Entrepreneurship: Legacy Over Easy Profits"35:04 "Startup Pitch for Investment"39:03 Customer Experience: Key to Success
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Thomas Levenson, MIT professor and author of So Very Small: How Humans Discovered The Microcosmos, Defeated Germs — And May Still Lose The War Against Infectious Disease talks about what he learned in the writing of So Very Small, how cultural and political forces shape scientific progress, and what it means for drug developers, public health officials, and patients everywhere. This episode of the Business of Biotech is brought to you by Avantor. For more information, visit avantorsciences.comAccess this and hundreds of episodes of the Business of Biotech videocast under the Business of Biotech tab at lifescienceleader.com. Subscribe to our monthly Business of Biotech newsletter. Get in touch with guest and topic suggestions: ben.comer@lifescienceleader.comFind Ben Comer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencomer/
https://youtu.be/7kbdcPkeCuY Alanna Levenson, Business Coach and Workshop Facilitator, is on a mission to help driven business owners reach their highest potential through self-awareness and no-excuses action. We explore Alanna's coaching journey and her Executive Improvement MAP, a framework that guides entrepreneurs to elevate their mindset and mission, align strategy with values, and build legacy-driven, profit-focused teams. She outlines how leaders can reclaim their focus, lead with intention, and foster quiet influence by becoming profoundly self-aware. Alanna also shares the three critical questions business owners should ask daily to stay on a growth path. --- Build Your Team's Self-Awareness with Alanna Levenson Good day, dear listeners, Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. And my guest today is Alanna Levenson, business coach and workshop facilitator who helps driven business owners reach their highest potential and take no excuses action. Alanna, welcome to the show. It's good to be here. Well, I'm super curious about how you do that with these business owners, even though they are driven, which is a good given. But let's start with my favorite question. What is your personal “Why” and what are you doing to manifest it in your practice? Yeah. So, the question of our “Why.” I mean, I asked that of my clients too. It's an important one, because if we don't know what it is, then in essence, we're directionless and we're disconnected. So when I think about that, I reflect back at when I was very young and I was introverted and very shy and didn't really feel like I had much of a voice. I was also very insecure. And there were things that I did throughout my life, like I studied dancing, which was more of a physical expression than a verbal one. But I did it in a very committed way for, I mean, I could say from when I was four until I was 18, but I even did it in college. So really my “Why” is about connecting with yourself, finding confidence, knowing your voice, and what does your voice wanna say?Share on X And that will evolve throughout your lifetime because what my voice has wanted to express or is currently expressing is very different than even who I was just a few years ago. So, my “Why” is really reflecting and connecting with who you are, understanding that we are evolving living beings. And we're having this incredible experience and that we're not the only ones on the planet. So, since we're constantly bumping up against other people in life and in work, how can we be the best that we can be while also supporting others and being the best that they can be too? Yeah, okay. That's, that's pretty powerful. Be the best we can be and make other people the best that they can be as well. I love it. So how do you do this? How do you help your clients kind of map out a roadmap to get there? So what does it take to be the best you can be as a business owner as you are traversing this terrain and trying to be in the business and be a better human? Well, I've been coaching for 20 years, and even my journey with coaching has evolved over time. My clientele has evolved. The “Why's” have evolved within the clientele as well. And where I am now, it's about giving people, it's not so much a framework as it is guardrails. And then there's a very intuitive, organic, custom process within that, that I work with people on. But if we're talking about a roadmap or the word MAP, as an acronym, I am using that as a framework. So what do I mean by that? So the M, if you think of that in terms of your mindset and your mission, if I was to sum that up, it's about reconnecting to your purpose, your “Why.” It's reclaiming your focus. So what I've noticed about people is they tend to get very distracted and it's easy and it's becoming quote unquote easier to get distracted these days, especially because of so many things happening in the world and the world changing so fast.
Show Highlights: Root + Beta's niche marketing for John Deere dealer groups and scope of services. [03:35] Emerging trend of cross-border M&As in ag equipment. [07:38] Potential risks to customer retention during M&A branding. [15:43] Why failure to engage staff in the M&A process is a critical PR misstep. [19:57] How to plan and execute external and internal M&A communications. [23:39] Storytelling to create concurrent legacy and prospective customer buy-in. [27:32] Importance of employee training to navigate a reprioritized customer base. [31:02] The power of authenticity and highlighting differentiators—not overselling—in post-deal branding. [37:25] Learn more about Root + Beta at https://rootandbeta.com. To connect with Andrew Levenson on LinkedIn, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-levenson/. If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.
05/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Laurie Levenson, Law Professor at Loyola Law School, on "News and Views." Laurie is a Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR. She’s also a frequent lecturer for State and Federal Bars regarding legal ethics, wrongful convictions, and criminal procedure. She joins Joel for a conversation on the Supreme Court hearing arguments regarding birthright citizenship, as well as, the legalities of President Trump accepting a plane from Qatar. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scientists and enthusiastic amateurs first confirmed the existence of living things invisible to the human eye in the late sixteenth century. So why did it take two centuries to connect microbes to disease? As late as the Civil War in the 1860s, most soldiers who perished died not on the battlefield but of infected wounds, typhoid, and other diseases. Twenty years later, the outcome might have been different, following one of the most radical intellectual transformations in history: germ theory, the recognition that the tiniest forms of life have been humankind’s greatest killers. It was a discovery centuries in the making, and it transformed modern life and public health.As today’s guest, Thomas Levenson (author of “So Very Small: How Humans Discovered the Microcosmos, Defeated Germs—and May Still Lose the War Against Infectious Disease”) reveals in this globe-spanning history, it has everything to do with how we see ourselves. For centuries, people in the West, believing themselves to hold dominion over nature, thought too much of humanity and too little of microbes to believe they could take us down. When nineteenth-century scientists finally made the connection, life-saving methods to control infections and contain outbreaks soon followed. The next big break came with the birth of the antibiotic era in the 1930s. And yet, less than a century later, the promise of the antibiotic revolution is already receding due to years of overuse. Is our self-confidence getting the better of us again?So Very Small follows the thread of human ingenuity and hubris across centuries—along the way peering into microscopes, spelunking down sewers, visiting army hospitals, traipsing across sheep fields, and more—to show how we came to understand the microbial environment and how little we understand ourselves. Levenson traces how and why ideas are pursued, accepted, or ignored—and hence how human habits of mind can, so often, make it terribly hard to ask the right questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The germ theory of disease is a crowning achievement of science, up there with modern physics, continental drift, and evolution via natural selection. (Even if there will always be cranky skeptics.) But the road to widespread acceptance isn't always an easy one. Why did it take so long between Anton van Leeuwenhoek seeing "animalcules" in a microscope (1670s) to Louis Pasteur's work on pasteurization and vaccination (1860's)? Thomas Levenson is the author of a new book exploring this fascinating history: So Very Small: How Humans Discovered the Microcosmos, Defeated Germs--and May Still Lose the War Against Infectious Disease.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/04/21/episode-312-thomas-levenson-on-the-mutual-history-of-humans-and-germs/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Thomas Levenson received a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He is currently Professor of Science Writing and director of the graduate program in science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of numerous books and has written and produced a number of science documentaries for television.Web siteMIT web pageWikipediaAmazon author pageBlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Laurie Levenson, a professor of law at Loyola Law School. She's also a Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR, and is a frequent lecturer for the Federal Judicial Center and State and Federal Bars regarding legal ethics, wrongful convictions, and criminal procedure. She joins Joel to talk about their recent 9-0 ruling on Trump's move with Abrego Garcia, and what, if any, legal repercussions could come from it. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MIT professor Thomas Levenson is one of America's most celebrated science writers and filmmakers. In his upcoming new book, So Very Small, Levenson charts the history of germ theory to underline how modern scientific research has changed the world and saved tens of millions of lives. Not surprisingly, then, Levenson expresses deep concern about the Trump administration's attacks on the American scientific establishment, particularly funding cuts affecting critical research. He warns against growing the anti-vaccine ideology, explaining how periods of rapid social change often trigger the kind of anti-expertise attitudes articulated by paranoid reactionaries like RFK Jr. FIVE TAKEAWAYS* Science in America is under assault by the Trump administration through funding cuts to critical research institutions like NIH, which doesn't just affect current work but dismantles research infrastructure that takes years to build.* Levenson's book "So Very Small" traces how humans discovered microbes and developed treatments for infectious diseases, showing both scientific progress and persistent resistance to medical innovations like vaccines.* Anti-vaccine sentiment has grown from fringe to mainstream, with RFK Jr.'s appointment as head of health policy representing a serious threat to public health despite the overwhelming evidence supporting vaccine efficacy.* The COVID pandemic demonstrated both scientific triumph (developing vaccines in record time) and societal division, reflecting a pattern where rapid social change often triggers anti-expertise attitudes.* Antibiotic resistance represents a growing crisis where previously curable infections are becoming untreatable, not because of scientific failure but because of social choices about how we've deployed these medications.Thomas Levenson is a professor of science writing at MIT. He is the author of several books, including So Very Small, Money for Nothing, The Hunt for Vulcan, Einstein in Berlin, and Newton and the Counterfeiter: The Unknown Detective Career of the World's Greatest Scientist. He has also made ten feature-length documentaries (including a two-hour Nova program on Einstein) for which he has won numerous awards.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
Steve sits down with Pastor Russ Levenson to discuss his book "In God's Grip". Russ shares how his faith-based book explores the intersection of spirituality and Ben Hogan's 5 lessons. #faith #god #golf #life #faith #god #golf #life www.russlevenson.com If you want to improve your golf swing more conveniently, let Steve give you a virtual golf lesson. Email sgoforth@pga.com or DM Steve on IG @goforthgolf or Facebook @goforthgolf. Steve will explain the straightforward process and give you instructions to video your swing using your cell phone. Text the video to Steve, and he will analyze your swing using the OnForm app and VoiceOver simple instructions on what you need to do to correct your swing flaws. Take advantage of this convenient method and start your journey to a better swing and lower scores! Thank you to Pure on Main for sponsoring this podcast! Live a healthier life by achieving whole-body wellness in the all-natural way with the help of Pure On Main! Visit their website at www.pureonmain.com and start feeling better and living a healthier life! www.golfergang.com www.questco.net www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.goforthgolfinstruction.com www.titleist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This incredibly special bonus episode, possibly the longest documented conversation about The Beach Boys 9th LP, is exactly as its title suggests. Here we have four human beings disproportionately excited by the task at hand, throwing down in a medically unadvisable manner. I crushed this 3 1/2 hour behemoth down to 2 1/2 hours, and I couldn't conceive of losing another second of it. I'm not kidding.There'll be a short sneak peak running publicly for free, but the entirety of this podcast will only be accessible on the Major Tier of Discograffiti's Patreon. Don't miss the full episode, or you'll only be getting part of the story. Get it as a one-off, purchase the entire Beach Boys Season 1, or better yet just subscribe.Sneak Peek: linktr.ee/discograffitiFull Episode: Patreon.com/Discograffiti (available on the Major Tier & up)I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income.Subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week!) of must-hear binge-listening. And now with our 2025 Patreon Membership Drive, you'll also get an episode all about YOU and a FREE copy of Metal Machine Muzak at the Lieutenant Tier or higher.It's completely free to be a basic member, $1 to get your backstage pass, $5/month for the Sunday show by & for our community, $10 for early release, ad-free, super-extended Director's Cuts of the main show plus half our Patreon episode archive, & $20 for Discograffiti's bonus episodes and our entire Patreon episode archive. There are now over 300 Patreon episodes.CONNECTJoin our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153Patreon: www.Patreon.com/DiscograffitiPodfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscograffitiOrder the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzakOrder the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/allVenmo Dave A Tip: @David-GebroeWeb site: http://discograffiti.com/CONTACT DAVEEmail: dave@discograffiti.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroeThere is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I'm talking about. If you're already a member, please comment below about your experience. www.Patreon.com/discograffiti#dennisdiken #davidmarks #thebeachboys #brianwilson #beachboys #denniswilson #mikelove #carlwilson #music #vinyl #aljardine #thebeatles #brucejohnston #rock #petsounds #sonicboom #goodvibrations #thesmithereens #surf #rocknroll #summerdaysandsummernights #nuggets #surfing #california #beach #surfrock #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound #andyourdreamscometrue
Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome Jon D. Levenson, the esteemed Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University and author of several publications, including the books Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life, and The Love of God: Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism. Exploring both literary and theological dimensions, Professor Levenson unveils the rich tapestry of Judaism's history and its resonance across descendant religions. Bringing his expertise in Judaism, the Hebrew language, biblical interpretation, and rabbinic literature, he offers unparalleled insights into these subjects. Tune in to explore: The relationship between Aramaic and Hebrew A unique perspective on the difference between language and dialect Clarifications on Jewish perspectives regarding resurrection and the notion behind the immortality of the soul Press play now to hear the full conversation. For more on Levenson's work and publications, check out Jon D. Levenson | Harvard Divinity School (HDS). Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9 Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster! Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5 Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out!
Send us a textUSCAP 2025 Daily Update – Day 3 Recap with Dr. Aleksandra ZurawIn this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I bring you Day 3 insights live from USCAP 2025—from moderating the MUSE panel on slide-free imaging to exploring regulatory strategies, tech innovations, and collaborations across the digital pathology community.Get an inside look at how direct-to-digital pathology is transforming workflows, how companies like Techcyte are streamlining AI applications, and why regulatory strategy is as crucial as your scanning tech.
In this special bonus episode of Next on the Tee, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Russell Levenson. Russ recently retired after 32 years in ministry, most notably serving 17 years as Rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston—the largest Anglican/Episcopal congregation in North America. He's a renowned theologian, author, and speaker who also developed a deep friendship with President George H.W. and First Lady Barbara Bush. Russ talks about his inspiring new book, “In God's Grip: What Golf Can Teach Us About the Bible,” with a foreword by the legendary Jim Nantz. We dive into the powerful spiritual and life lessons drawn from golf and how the swing philosophies of Ben Hogan intertwine with Biblical wisdom. From focusing on fundamentals to letting go of perfection, Russ explores how the mindset that helped Hogan master the game can also guide our spiritual journeys. We also reflect on his close relationship with the Bush family, what heaven meant to them, and how the second half of the book—The Downswing—challenges our assumptions about God as a harsh judge, encouraging instead a perspective of grace, abundance, and purpose. Plus, we talk Augusta, Oakmont, and Jim Nantz's unforgettable first Masters call in 1986. This conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and a few good swings of perspective. Whether you're seeking more meaning in your game or your life, this is one you won't want to miss.
02/25/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined again by Laurie Levenson on "News and Views." Laurie is a Professor of Law and David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy at Loyola Law School in California. At Loyola, Professor Levenson is the Founding Director of the Loyola Project for the Innocent, the Loyola Center for Ethical Advocacy, and the Fidler Institute on Criminal Justice, and Senior Faculty for Loyola's Journalist Law School. Joel and Laurie talk about Elon Musk and his DOGE, after key U.S. agencies, including the FBI, State Department and the Pentagon, instructed their employees not to comply with cost-cutting chief Elon Musk’s latest demand that federal workers explain what they accomplished last week — or risk losing their job. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Library is Open podcast, we have not one, but TWO fabulous guests: Paul Cuomo and Yonah Levenson!! Paul is a Product Specialist at TDNet and host of The Info-Leaders Podcast. Yonah is aMetadata, Taxonomy, and Asset Management Strategy Consultant; Language Metadata Table Chair and Rutgers DAM Certificate Program Co-Director/Instructor. They will both be co-presenting at this year's Special Library Association conference on "Expanding Horizons and Career Transformations".In this episode, we learn more about Paul and Yonah's careers, discuss alternative career paths and self-marketing tips for information professionals, and get hype for this year's SLA 2025 Conference! You won't want to miss this episode!!! Connect with Yonah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonahlevenson/Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcuomo/
After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours . Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours . Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28:32.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this special 1-Year Anniversary Experience Miracles episode, Dr. Tony Ebel shares his personal story of his son Oliver's medical emergency and recovery, exploring how hope plays a crucial role in healing. He discusses the scientific evidence behind hope's impact on the nervous system and explains why maintaining hope is essential for recovery.[00:00-02:00] IntroductionPurpose of the Experience Miracles podcastFocus on hope, answers, and drug-free help[02:00-25:00] Oliver's StoryBirth complications and life-flightECMO surgery and medical interventions20% survival rate prognosisConflict between conventional medicine and alternative approaches[25:00-35:00] Six Reasons Medical System Removes HopeRisk mitigation/legal concernsOutdated genetic theoryTime constraintsTraining and cultureBias against alternative approachesFear as a motivator[35:00-45:00] The Science of HRVHeart Rate Variability explanationConnection to nervous system functionRole in measuring stress and recovery[45:00-55:00] Neuroscience of HopeAmygdala and prefrontal cortex functionImpact on brain chemistryNeuroplasticity and healing[55:00-70:00] Research and EvidenceStudies on prayer and healingConnection between hope and immune functionImpact on treatment outcomesSource: Fredrickson, B. L., & Levenson, R. W. (1998). "Positive emotions speed recovery from the cardiovascular sequelae of negative emotions." Source: Kubzansky, L. D., & Thurston, R. C. (2007). "Emotional vitality and incident coronary heart disease: Benefits of positive well-being." Psychological Science.Source: Tugade, M. M., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2004). "Resilient individuals use positive emotions to bounce back from negative emotional experiences."Source: McCraty, R., & Childre, D. (2010). "Coherence: Bridging personal, social, and global health."Source: Garnefski, N., Kraaij, V., & Spinhoven, P. (2001). "Negative life events, cognitive emotion regulation and emotional problems."Source: Kok, B. E., et al. (2013). "How positive emotions build physical health: Perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone." Source: Krause, N., & Hayward, R. D. (2014). Found that individuals who prayed for others reported higher levels of hope and emotional well-being.Source: Koenig, H. G. (2004). Explored how religious practices like prayer help alleviate anxiety in patients with severe illnesses.Source: Levin, J. S., & Vanderpool, H. Y. (1989). Reviewed links between religion, prayer, and physical health-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS Directory Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!
When Cheryl Bradshaw appeared on the popular game show The Dating Game in 1978, she was charmed by bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala, and by the end of the episode, she'd chosen him to take her on a date. However, just minutes after the episode finished taping, Cheryl met bachelor number two in person backstage and was immediately uncomfortable and quickly contacted producers of the show to cancel the date. What Bradshaw didn't know at the time was that, in doing so, she had narrowly avoided spending an evening in the company of one of America's most notorious serial killers.At the time of his appearance on The Dating Game in 1978, Alcala was a convicted sexual predator who had served time for sexual assault and had only avoided a charge of attempted murder on a technicality. After his arrest, investigators would learn that, by the time he appeared on the game show, he was also a killer. In the year that followed, Alcala would go on to murder several other women until he was finally caught and convicted for his crimes. At his trial, Rodney Alcala was found guilty of eight murders, among other crimes, but he is suspected of several other murders, perhaps as many as one hundred or more.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1980. "Forest worker tells of grisly body find, fingers defendent ." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), March 23: 7.—. 1980. "Witness in Alcala trial admits lying." Los Angeles Times, March 26: 44.—. 1980. "Jury deliberate murder charge." Oakland Tribune, April 30: E3.Brown, Doug. 1980. "Jury asks for the death penalty." Los Angeles Times, May 9: 32.—. 1980. "Prosecution rests case in penalty part of Alcala trial." Los Angeles Times, May 8: 63.CBS News. 2024. "Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game." 48 Hours . Dunn, Edward. 1977. "Oneida woman slain in L.A." Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), November 15: 1.Esquivel, Paloma. 2010. "Alcala gets death penalty." Los Angeles Times, March 10: 72.Falcon, Gabriel. 2010. Convicted serial killer won on 'Dating Game'. March 10. Accessed November 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814201903/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/08/dating.game.killer/index.html.Hicks, Jerry. 1986. "Alcala again given death sentence in slaying of girl, 12." Los Angeles Times, June 21: 50.—. 1986. "Alcala asks jury to spare him, insists he isn't a murderer." Los Angeles Times, June 19: 141.Jarlson, Gary. 1979. "Hunt for missing girls spreads to Oxnard." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 10.—. 1979. "In search for girl's killer, time is the principal foe." Los Angeles Times, July 14: 22.Kaye, Peter. 1981. "The long, painful path to justice." Daily Breeze (Torrence, CA), June 18: 19.Kirkman, Edward. 1971. "Fear of a new sex killing spurs 6 on trail." Daily News (New York, NY), August 8: 75.Levenson , Michael, and Eduardo Medina. 2021. "'Dating Game killer,' who preyed on woman in 1970s, dies in prison." New York Times, July 26.Liff, Mark, Joseph Martin, and Paul Meskil. 1977. "Attorney urges FBI to hunt daughter." Daily News (New York, NY), July 31: 3.Los Angeles Times. 1980. "Alcala defense wtiness's story repeated to jury." Los Angeles Times, April 30: 42.—. 1979. "The Southland." Los Angeles Times, June 22: 30.—. 1977. "Police now see link in strangulation murders of 10 LA women." Sacramento Bee, December 1: 22.Moynihan, Colin. 2012. "Convicted killer pleads guilty to 2 New York murders." New York Times, December 15: 20.OC Weekly. 2010. Rodney Alcala's murderous romp through polite society brings him to an Orange County courtroom again. January 21. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.ocweekly.com/rodney-alcalas-murderous-romp-through-polite-society-brings-him-to-an-orange-county-courtroom-again-6402172/.Pelisek, Christine. 2010. "Rodney Alcala: the fine art of killing." LA Weekly, January 21.Reyes, David. 1986. "Man convicted second time in murder of girl." Los Angeles Times, May 29: 43.Sands, Stella. 2011. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders. New York, NY: St. Martin's.Secret, Mosi. 2011. "After decades, charges in 2 Manhattan murders." New York Times, January 27: 24.Smith, David. 2024. "The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour." The Guardian, October 22.The People v. Rodney James Alcala. 1984. 36 Cal. 3d 605 (Supreme Court of California, August 23).Weinstein, Henry. 2003. "New trial, new charge in old cases." Los Angeles Times, June 28: 32.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This week, in their liturgical recitation and study of the Hebrew Bible, Jewish communities all over the world will relive the terrifying moment when God commands Abraham to take his son, his beloved son, who was to be his heir and fulfill his deepest dreams for family transmission and ancestry, Isaac, and sacrifice him. What is this passage all about? What does it mean? What can be learned about Abraham, about Isaac, or about God by reading it carefully? Joining Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver to discuss these questions on this week's podcast (originally broadcast in 2023) is Jon D. Levenson, a professor of Jewish studies at Harvard Divinity School and frequent Mosaic contributor. Levenson has written about this episode in several books, including The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son published in 1993 by Yale University Press, and also in Inheriting Abraham, published in 2012 by Princeton University Press. Akeidat Yitzḥak, the binding of Isaac, as the Jewish people traditionally refer to this episode, has a long afterlife in Christian and Muslim traditions; it is also a centerpiece of philosophical reflection among modern thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Soren Kierkegaard. Reading the text now in the aftermath of those later reflections, it's difficult to retrieve its original meaning. The temptation is overwhelming to propose moral justifications for Abraham and for God, to excuse or at least to try to soften the drama of Genesis 22. To hear what the text of the Hebrew Bible really might have to say in response to that temptation requires undoing some modern assumptions—a task that Levenson and Silver take up.
The recent election loss of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to Nathan Hochman has raised uncertainty about the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are seeking resentencing nearly 30 years after their murder convictions. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized he needs time to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing recommendation that could lead to the brothers' release. “I will have to review the confidential prison files for each brother, the transcripts from both trials, and speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. Only then can I make a decision,” Hochman said. He added that if more time is required, he will ask the court for an extension. Hochman takes office on December 2, and the resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11. Legal experts believe the motion to resentence the Menendez brothers has significant momentum and could be difficult to stop. USC Gould School of Law professor Aya Gruber noted, “Unless there's some contingency that immediately bubbles up and says, ‘You know, this is horrible. This is a miscarriage of justice,' I can't imagine that this is going to be a priority for the new DA.” Gascón filed the resentencing motion in October after defense attorneys presented evidence in 2023 alleging years of abuse by Jose Menendez, arguing that this history had not been adequately considered during the original trials. The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Loyola Marymount University law professor Laurie Levenson explained that the Menendez brothers' legal strategy hinges on the court's decision regarding the resentencing. “Their best door for getting relief is the motion to reduce the sentence, and they might be able to get the court to do that,” Levenson said. She added, “I think that you're not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. He can just quietly let the court decide.” The brothers' first trial, televised and closely followed, ended in a mistrial when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. During the second trial, crucial evidence about the alleged abuse was excluded, leading to their conviction and life sentences without parole. The case has recently gained renewed interest following Netflix's “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and a documentary featuring interviews with both brothers. Critics of Gascón's progressive policies, which included reducing incarceration and avoiding prosecution for certain nonviolent offenses, argued his approach compromised public safety. Hochman campaigned on these concerns, which contributed to his electoral victory. Despite this, Gruber said it is improbable that Hochman would make overturning Gascón's resentencing recommendation a priority unless compelling new evidence surfaces. Gascón has also supported the Menendez brothers' clemency bid to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who could grant their release immediately. Newsom's office has declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality around clemency requests. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson emphasized the weight of the DA's opinion, even though it is ultimately up to the court and parole board. “It would be naive to suggest that a DA's recommendation – and it's a recommendation – is not otherwise really significant in terms of influencing a judge's decision … But I do think public opinion is very much favoring the release of the Menendez brothers,” Jackson said. The next steps in the case, including the December 11 hearing and potential clemency, will be pivotal. Gascón believes the brothers have paid their debt to society and should be given a chance at parole if deemed rehabilitated. As Hochman prepares to assume his role, the outcome of this high-profile case remains uncertain. #MenendezBrothers #LosAngelesDA #NathanHochman #GeorgeGascón #TrueCrime #Resentencing #NetflixSeries Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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The recent election loss of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to Nathan Hochman has raised uncertainty about the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are seeking resentencing nearly 30 years after their murder convictions. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized he needs time to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing recommendation that could lead to the brothers' release. “I will have to review the confidential prison files for each brother, the transcripts from both trials, and speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. Only then can I make a decision,” Hochman said. He added that if more time is required, he will ask the court for an extension. Hochman takes office on December 2, and the resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11. Legal experts believe the motion to resentence the Menendez brothers has significant momentum and could be difficult to stop. USC Gould School of Law professor Aya Gruber noted, “Unless there's some contingency that immediately bubbles up and says, ‘You know, this is horrible. This is a miscarriage of justice,' I can't imagine that this is going to be a priority for the new DA.” Gascón filed the resentencing motion in October after defense attorneys presented evidence in 2023 alleging years of abuse by Jose Menendez, arguing that this history had not been adequately considered during the original trials. The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Loyola Marymount University law professor Laurie Levenson explained that the Menendez brothers' legal strategy hinges on the court's decision regarding the resentencing. “Their best door for getting relief is the motion to reduce the sentence, and they might be able to get the court to do that,” Levenson said. She added, “I think that you're not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. He can just quietly let the court decide.” The brothers' first trial, televised and closely followed, ended in a mistrial when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. During the second trial, crucial evidence about the alleged abuse was excluded, leading to their conviction and life sentences without parole. The case has recently gained renewed interest following Netflix's “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and a documentary featuring interviews with both brothers. Critics of Gascón's progressive policies, which included reducing incarceration and avoiding prosecution for certain nonviolent offenses, argued his approach compromised public safety. Hochman campaigned on these concerns, which contributed to his electoral victory. Despite this, Gruber said it is improbable that Hochman would make overturning Gascón's resentencing recommendation a priority unless compelling new evidence surfaces. Gascón has also supported the Menendez brothers' clemency bid to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who could grant their release immediately. Newsom's office has declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality around clemency requests. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson emphasized the weight of the DA's opinion, even though it is ultimately up to the court and parole board. “It would be naive to suggest that a DA's recommendation – and it's a recommendation – is not otherwise really significant in terms of influencing a judge's decision … But I do think public opinion is very much favoring the release of the Menendez brothers,” Jackson said. The next steps in the case, including the December 11 hearing and potential clemency, will be pivotal. Gascón believes the brothers have paid their debt to society and should be given a chance at parole if deemed rehabilitated. As Hochman prepares to assume his role, the outcome of this high-profile case remains uncertain. #MenendezBrothers #LosAngelesDA #NathanHochman #GeorgeGascón #TrueCrime #Resentencing #NetflixSeries Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The recent election loss of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to Nathan Hochman has raised uncertainty about the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are seeking resentencing nearly 30 years after their murder convictions. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized he needs time to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing recommendation that could lead to the brothers' release. “I will have to review the confidential prison files for each brother, the transcripts from both trials, and speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. Only then can I make a decision,” Hochman said. He added that if more time is required, he will ask the court for an extension. Hochman takes office on December 2, and the resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11. Legal experts believe the motion to resentence the Menendez brothers has significant momentum and could be difficult to stop. USC Gould School of Law professor Aya Gruber noted, “Unless there's some contingency that immediately bubbles up and says, ‘You know, this is horrible. This is a miscarriage of justice,' I can't imagine that this is going to be a priority for the new DA.” Gascón filed the resentencing motion in October after defense attorneys presented evidence in 2023 alleging years of abuse by Jose Menendez, arguing that this history had not been adequately considered during the original trials. The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Loyola Marymount University law professor Laurie Levenson explained that the Menendez brothers' legal strategy hinges on the court's decision regarding the resentencing. “Their best door for getting relief is the motion to reduce the sentence, and they might be able to get the court to do that,” Levenson said. She added, “I think that you're not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. He can just quietly let the court decide.” The brothers' first trial, televised and closely followed, ended in a mistrial when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. During the second trial, crucial evidence about the alleged abuse was excluded, leading to their conviction and life sentences without parole. The case has recently gained renewed interest following Netflix's “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and a documentary featuring interviews with both brothers. Critics of Gascón's progressive policies, which included reducing incarceration and avoiding prosecution for certain nonviolent offenses, argued his approach compromised public safety. Hochman campaigned on these concerns, which contributed to his electoral victory. Despite this, Gruber said it is improbable that Hochman would make overturning Gascón's resentencing recommendation a priority unless compelling new evidence surfaces. Gascón has also supported the Menendez brothers' clemency bid to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who could grant their release immediately. Newsom's office has declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality around clemency requests. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson emphasized the weight of the DA's opinion, even though it is ultimately up to the court and parole board. “It would be naive to suggest that a DA's recommendation – and it's a recommendation – is not otherwise really significant in terms of influencing a judge's decision … But I do think public opinion is very much favoring the release of the Menendez brothers,” Jackson said. The next steps in the case, including the December 11 hearing and potential clemency, will be pivotal. Gascón believes the brothers have paid their debt to society and should be given a chance at parole if deemed rehabilitated. As Hochman prepares to assume his role, the outcome of this high-profile case remains uncertain. #MenendezBrothers #LosAngelesDA #NathanHochman #GeorgeGascón #TrueCrime #Resentencing #NetflixSeries Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker
A quick note to listeners: Before this week's interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. The question is: How can I exercise my voice as a ‘guardian' without coming off as ‘challenging'? Will refers to a resource The 5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead […] The post PMP421: Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools with Nate Levenson and Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.
Many religions are historically entangled with one another, but no relationship is as close, fraught, or dangerous as that between Judaism and Christianity... kind of like a pair of biblical brothers, in fact. In this episode Dad and I discuss the enormous number of things these two have in common, why that makes the not negligible difference of assessment about Jesus so explosive, how we might learn from one another, and how we might learn to wait for God to confirm our faith, one way or another. Notes: 1. Related episodes: Islam, World Religions, Unbaptized God, On Hamas's Attack on Israel, Before Auschwitz, Galatians 1, Galatians 2, Nehemiah, Luther and the Jews, The Relationship of the Old and New Testaments 2. Nostra Aetate 3. Cohen, Everyman's Talmud 4. Levenson, The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son Six years of top-quality theological podcasting... Show your support by becoming a Patron!
In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the recent federal indictment against New York City's mayor, Eric Adams. Jessica Levinson is joined by Eric Levenson, a senior writer for CNN Digital, who provides a comprehensive overview of Mayor Adams' background, the specifics of the charges, and the potential legal and political fallout. From his unique public persona and controversial political stances to the detailed allegations of bribery and campaign fraud, we unpack the complexities of this high-profile case. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1️⃣ Background of Eric Adams: Eric Adams, a former NYPD captain, Brooklyn borough president, and now mayor of New York City, is discussed. He has a mixed persona, presenting himself as a "tough on crime" candidate while also seeking to revitalize New York's nightlife. 2️⃣ The Indictment: Adams faces a federal indictment on charges including bribery, wire fraud, and solicitations of illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals.3️⃣ Adams' Re-election Prospects: The indictment complicates his re-election campaign. Some politicians, like AOC, have called for his resignation, but others, including Governor Kathy Hochul, have been more cautious.Follow Our Host and Guest: @LevinsonJessica@ejleven
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