Podcasts about Massachusetts

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

Join Katie and Liz on this week's episode of True Crime New England as they discuss the case that inspired the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, an acknowledgement of the unsolved murder of Rita Hester. On November 28th, 1998, 34-year-old trans woman Rita Hester was found stabbed to death in her Allston, Massachusetts apartment. What followed was local media and law enforcement misgendering and deadnaming her, putting a harsh mark on trying to raise awareness of a woman who was so brutally slain. Despite the awareness and advocacy from her loved ones, Rita's heinous murder remains unsolved.Anyone with any information on the murder of Rita Hester is asked to please call the Boston Police Department through their anonymous tip line at 1-800-494-8477 or by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

Tonight, the C3 crew discuss if Bryce Young is whats holding the Panthers offense back, how much did Dave Canales trust his starting QB, why "victory Mondays" had such a negative effect on the teams preparedness, and preview the week 11 match up against the Atlanta Falcons!

Ben Schwartz and Lisa Gilroy take their shoes off. Don’t believe me? Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/NCXBIDsdrEM

Winterland is just around the corner - what will Sarah wear? Jimmy Kimmel's band leader, and childhood best friend, has passed away at 59. Mike Tyson finally reveals why he doesn't wear socks in the ring. The atmospheric river might actually show up today, and we might be able to travel for Thanksgiving - at a cost. A video of a MUNI driver falling asleep at the wheel is going viral. TV tonight! ‘The Golden Bachelor' is back. ‘South Park' is enjoying massive ratings for this extreme season. ‘Freakier Friday' is now on Disney+. ‘Survivor' is on tonight, and Sarah and Vinnie are ready for the season to kick it up a notch. Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine signed a voice deal with an AI company. ‘Toy Story 5' trailer is out, and the iPad is making its Pixar premier. Vinnie says living near the ocean might make you live longer. Should kids be compensated for keeping their room clean? Plus, salad pizza… enough said. It's time to Bridge The Gap! Can the reigning GenX champion pull out another win against the Millennials? There's nothing quite like dry swallowing a big pill. Can you name the most played music video ever played on MTV? Here's a hint: Bob's never even heard of it. Letting your kid drive is one of the craziest times in parenting - here are some rules to help! A writer for the BBC analyzed how the food you eat impacts how you smell. Is garlic good or bad? Do certain hobbies attract pretentious people? Taylor Swift is picking her bridesmaids! Sarah almost tells a story about the King of Prussia mall. Vinnie warns that these gifts are OFF LIMITS for the holidays. Here are our thoughts. A Police Chief in Massachusetts was “just trying to get girls off the street” after being caught in a sting. Plus, how old is that guy?

Taylor Swift is picking her bridesmaids! Sarah almost tells a story about the King of Prussia mall. Vinnie warns that these gifts are OFF LIMITS for the holidays. Here are our thoughts. A Police Chief in Massachusetts was “just trying to get girls off the street” after being caught in a sting. Plus, how old is that guy?

Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/antonia-nathans-sea-breeze-point-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Antonia Sordillo Pastor shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at The Attic at BoardWalk Inn, and dessert party at Norway Loft and UK Lochside. When she and Nathan realized they could have a wedding at Disney for less than a wedding in their home state of Massachusetts, they immediately thought of BoardWalk Inn, the first place they'd vacationed together. Today you'll hear where they splurged and saved, their favorite menu items, and why having a first look was so important. Antonia also shares how her disappointment over the dessert party being moved indoors turned into the most magical part of the day as she and her guests were escorted  through cheering crowds in EPCOT!  #epcot #disneyfireworks #boardwalkinn #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #seabreezepoint           

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

So many soccer fans grew up clamoring to find a game anywhere! And when you did happen to catch the rare USMNT game or similar in the late '80s and '90s, you could bet JP Dellacamera was most likely on the mic. JP joined us and talked about his Massachusetts roots, his start in hockey, and his transition to the beautiful game! #MASL #Soccer #TV #MISL #NASL #MLS #WUSNT #USMNT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October may be over, but history persists! And we're getting back into the Salem Witch Trials. Executed on August 19th 1692, John Proctor may be one of the most famous names associated with Salem, but does he deserve the fame? Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they tackle the first part of this man's life. From his arrival to the Massachusetts Bay Colony at the age of three, to his life as a father, farmer, and tavern owner.  Ancestry.com. “Image Viewer; Collection: U.S., Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620–1988; Image: 42521_b158316-00653; Person ID 39002.” Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. Ancestry.com. “John Proctor (Family Tree: Person ID 162041549397).” Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London, 1700. “Cheers to History!” Peabody Historical Society, December 2021. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “Elizabeth Proctor.” Wikipedia. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “Great Migration Passengers of the Susan and Ellen (1635) — Project ID 15966.” Geni. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor — Salem Witchcraft Trials.” Famous Trials. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor House.” Salem Witch Museum. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor Jr. (1632–1692).” Find A Grave. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor of Ipswich.” Historic Ipswich. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor.” Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. University of Virginia Library. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Viking Press, 1953. Perley, Sidney. History of Salem, Massachusetts. Vol. 1, Chapter 2. Salem, MA: Sidney Perley, 1924. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. New York: Cooper Square Press, 2002. Rosenthal, Bernard. Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. “SWP No. 106: Elizabeth Proctor.” Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. University of Virginia. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “Mary Towne Estey 1692.” Primate Fiasco. YouTube video, 5:13, 2021. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “The Witchcraft Trial of John Proctor, First Male Accused of Witchcraft at Salem.” History of Massachusetts, October 27, 2011. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft; With an Account of Salem Village and a History of Opinions on Witchcraft and Kindred Subjects. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Tours www.bewitchedtours.com  Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan (Universal Publishers, 2025) is the first comprehensive biography on Jordan's King Abdullah. Drawing on interviews with over 100 individuals, including Abdullah's classmates, former Jordanian ministers, and CIA directors, The Most American King offers a thorough account of this key Arab leader. Aaron Magid, a former Amman-based journalist, charts Abdullah's path to power from a Massachusetts prep school to a British military academy to the throne. This book examines how Abdullah has remained in power for over a quarter century, surrounded by wars and refugee crises. While leaders nearby were ousted during the 2011 Arab Spring protests, Abdullah survived the wave of discontent. The Most American King details Abdullah's efforts to cement an alliance with Washington. Despite leading a small desert country, the Jordanian king was the first Arab leader to meet US Presidents Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama. The kingdom has received billions in US assistance, and Abdullah's intelligence services helped the CIA foil Al-Qaeda terror plots against American targets. Abdullah's personal ties to the United States have strengthened this relationship. Abdullah trained with the US Army in Kentucky, appeared on a Star Trek episode, and interviewed with Comedy Central's Jon Stewart. While the Hashemite ruler has frequently been lauded in the West, The Most American King discusses how some of Abdullah's decisions provoked controversy inside the Hashemite Kingdom. Abdullah approved a $15 billion gas deal with Israel in 2014, but thousands of Jordanians protested the Hashemite Kingdom's largest-ever deal with the Jewish state. Over a decade earlier, Abdullah agreed to host US troops in Jordan and provide Washington with overflight rights ahead of the Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood denounced such military cooperation with the United States as it prepared to topple the government of its neighbor. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Jordanian politics. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Senate Democrats are ratcheting up pressure on the White House over artificial intelligence data centers and the surging utility costs that have accompanied their nationwide buildout. In a letter sent Monday to Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, five senators blasted the Trump administration for the “sweetheart deals” it has made with Big Tech companies on data centers, and its “reckless abandonment” of consumers as their electricity bills soar. The letter, which was led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., states: “​​Since his second inauguration, President Trump has cozied up to Meta, Google, Oracle, OpenAI, and other Big Tech companies, fast-tracking and pushing for the buildout of power-hungry data centers across the country.” According to the letter — which was also signed by Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and independent Bernie Sanders of Vermont — national power consumption from data centers could jump from 5% to 12% within three years, and even the White House noted in its AI Action Plan that “technological advancements of AI are increasing pressures on the grid.” At the same time, the second Trump administration has seemingly traded in the all-of-the-above approach to energy sources pursued during the president's first term for a decidedly anti-renewables bent that the senators said has “supercharged this cost-of-living crisis by making it harder to increase and diversify sources of household electricity sources.” The Department of Veterans Affairs' push to modernize decades-old systems faced a technical issue earlier this year, delaying education benefits payments for tens of thousands of students at the start of the school year. A group of veterans' service organizations, including the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), highlighted the issue this week, telling reporters that the technical glitch occurred in August, when the VA began converting benefits claims from its legacy system to a new processing system for Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance. The VA launched its initiative to modernize the GI Bill process in 2022, and the Digital GI Bill platform was set to be fully operational by April 2024 but faced its own delays last year. A part of the multi-billion-dollar initiative involves overhauling multiple legacy systems, including those related to the education benefits process. Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, the director of government and legislative affairs at TAPS, told FedScoop in an interview that the veterans' service community welcomes the changes to decades-old systems, but the timing around the school year could present risks. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Galen Nelson, Chief Climate Officer at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) explains how the state is helping accelerate climate innovation through early-stage grants, equity investments, and infrastructure support. Galen outlines how MassCEC targets “market failures” where private investors hesitate—such as pilot and demonstration projects—and how these public investments help attract follow-on capital, inform policy, and build economic resilience. Galen shares examples across climate tech verticals including energy efficiency, carbon-intensive materials like cement, and urban heat resilience. He also discusses how MassCEC is responding to the shifting federal policy landscape, its new authority to fund climate adaptation technologies, and how the agency's public-private model balances innovation with accountability.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how Americans are anxious over affordability and jobs. The Fed is increasingly torn over a December rate cut. Massachusetts' middle class is unraveling. Boston is one of the most expensive cities in the country to live. Disney's battle with YouTube rages on.

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Hey Pickles!We hope you're doing well!Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, could sunflowers be the future of vegan meats?Here's the article from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013006.htmIn our Noteworthy segment, Miyoko Schinner is trying to buy back her vegan creamery. We'll update you on the situation.And, in Our Main Topic, we discuss the hidden mental toll on animal farmers.Here's a link to the study: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-items/farmer-mental-health/Our featured Vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe in Salem, Massachusetts.Check out their menu here: https://notyamamascafe.com/menuOf course we have a new Listener Shout Out and more!Thanks so much for listening. Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Jenn Brezniak grew up on her grandfather's turkey farm in Lancaster. She speaks with WBUR's Morning Edition about the role generational farms play in communities.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Cash Benefits and financial support most veterans don't know exist…Guest: Paula Almgren - attorney specializing in VA benefits and long-term care The new salary transparency law in Massachusetts. What does it mean for you?Guest: Bethany Moulthrop - job recruiter at Talener in Boston The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted Battleship, Slime, and Trivial Pursuit into the class of 2025!Guest: Shane Rhinewald - Senior Director of Communications at the Museum of Play (which is where the National Toy Hall of Fame is) Rob Gronkowski announces that he will ‘retire as a Patriot’ this week!Guest: Khari Thompson – Boston Globe Sports reporter/writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Massachusetts bill has been proposed that would triple the motor vehicle excise tax in MA. This would affect everyone in the state that owns a car. The Municipal Empowerment Act that Governor Healey's Administration supports would give municipalities the ability to raise local revenue through various tax means, which includes an increased automobile excise tax that would triple the current price from 2 1/2% to 7 1/2%. Gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve is against this measure and if elected claims he would not allow cities and towns the ability to increase the vehicle excise tax. Brian checked in to discuss it with Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October may be over, but history persists! And we're getting back into the Salem Witch Trials. Executed on August 19th 1692, John Proctor may be one of the most famous names associated with Salem, but does he deserve the fame? Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they tackle the first part of this man's life. From his arrival to the Massachusetts Bay Colony at the age of three, to his life as a father, farmer, and tavern owner.  Ancestry.com. “Image Viewer; Collection: U.S., Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620–1988; Image: 42521_b158316-00653; Person ID 39002.” Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. Ancestry.com. “John Proctor (Family Tree: Person ID 162041549397).” Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London, 1700. “Cheers to History!” Peabody Historical Society, December 2021. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “Elizabeth Proctor.” Wikipedia. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “Great Migration Passengers of the Susan and Ellen (1635) — Project ID 15966.” Geni. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor — Salem Witchcraft Trials.” Famous Trials. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor House.” Salem Witch Museum. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor Jr. (1632–1692).” Find A Grave. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor of Ipswich.” Historic Ipswich. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “John Proctor.” Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. University of Virginia Library. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Viking Press, 1953. Perley, Sidney. History of Salem, Massachusetts. Vol. 1, Chapter 2. Salem, MA: Sidney Perley, 1924. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. New York: Cooper Square Press, 2002. Rosenthal, Bernard. Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. “SWP No. 106: Elizabeth Proctor.” Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. University of Virginia. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “Mary Towne Estey 1692.” Primate Fiasco. YouTube video, 5:13, 2021. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. “The Witchcraft Trial of John Proctor, First Male Accused of Witchcraft at Salem.” History of Massachusetts, October 27, 2011. Accessed October 17, 2025. LINK. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft; With an Account of Salem Village and a History of Opinions on Witchcraft and Kindred Subjects. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Tours www.bewitchedtours.com  Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan (Universal Publishers, 2025) is the first comprehensive biography on Jordan's King Abdullah. Drawing on interviews with over 100 individuals, including Abdullah's classmates, former Jordanian ministers, and CIA directors, The Most American King offers a thorough account of this key Arab leader. Aaron Magid, a former Amman-based journalist, charts Abdullah's path to power from a Massachusetts prep school to a British military academy to the throne. This book examines how Abdullah has remained in power for over a quarter century, surrounded by wars and refugee crises. While leaders nearby were ousted during the 2011 Arab Spring protests, Abdullah survived the wave of discontent. The Most American King details Abdullah's efforts to cement an alliance with Washington. Despite leading a small desert country, the Jordanian king was the first Arab leader to meet US Presidents Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama. The kingdom has received billions in US assistance, and Abdullah's intelligence services helped the CIA foil Al-Qaeda terror plots against American targets. Abdullah's personal ties to the United States have strengthened this relationship. Abdullah trained with the US Army in Kentucky, appeared on a Star Trek episode, and interviewed with Comedy Central's Jon Stewart. While the Hashemite ruler has frequently been lauded in the West, The Most American King discusses how some of Abdullah's decisions provoked controversy inside the Hashemite Kingdom. Abdullah approved a $15 billion gas deal with Israel in 2014, but thousands of Jordanians protested the Hashemite Kingdom's largest-ever deal with the Jewish state. Over a decade earlier, Abdullah agreed to host US troops in Jordan and provide Washington with overflight rights ahead of the Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood denounced such military cooperation with the United States as it prepared to topple the government of its neighbor. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Jordanian politics. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan (Universal Publishers, 2025) is the first comprehensive biography on Jordan's King Abdullah. Drawing on interviews with over 100 individuals, including Abdullah's classmates, former Jordanian ministers, and CIA directors, The Most American King offers a thorough account of this key Arab leader. Aaron Magid, a former Amman-based journalist, charts Abdullah's path to power from a Massachusetts prep school to a British military academy to the throne. This book examines how Abdullah has remained in power for over a quarter century, surrounded by wars and refugee crises. While leaders nearby were ousted during the 2011 Arab Spring protests, Abdullah survived the wave of discontent. The Most American King details Abdullah's efforts to cement an alliance with Washington. Despite leading a small desert country, the Jordanian king was the first Arab leader to meet US Presidents Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama. The kingdom has received billions in US assistance, and Abdullah's intelligence services helped the CIA foil Al-Qaeda terror plots against American targets. Abdullah's personal ties to the United States have strengthened this relationship. Abdullah trained with the US Army in Kentucky, appeared on a Star Trek episode, and interviewed with Comedy Central's Jon Stewart. While the Hashemite ruler has frequently been lauded in the West, The Most American King discusses how some of Abdullah's decisions provoked controversy inside the Hashemite Kingdom. Abdullah approved a $15 billion gas deal with Israel in 2014, but thousands of Jordanians protested the Hashemite Kingdom's largest-ever deal with the Jewish state. Over a decade earlier, Abdullah agreed to host US troops in Jordan and provide Washington with overflight rights ahead of the Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood denounced such military cooperation with the United States as it prepared to topple the government of its neighbor. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Jordanian politics. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

A Massachusetts mayor decided to spend $850,000 in taxpayer funds to put up Catholic saint statues outside city buildings, claiming they are "secular demigods" invoked globally by first responders. This blatant blurring of church and state lines is drawing fire from citizens who recognize that religious icons, especially those specific to Catholicism, shouldn't be bankrolled by public funds. The move highlights the constant fight against theocratic creep, where religious privilege attempts to hijack government resources and spaces in violation of constitutional religious neutrality.News Source:Catholic statues, Quincy Massachusetts religious libertyBy Brianna J. Frank and Peter Blandino for USA TodayOctober 28th, 2025

“She lied about everything.”  That's what former Massachusetts Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine told the state's oversight commission when he was asked about Sandra Birchmore — a 23-year-old woman found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in 2021. But behind that phrase lies one of the most disturbing stories of police corruption, grooming, and betrayal in modern American law enforcement. Sandra Birchmore joined the Stoughton Police Explorers program as a teenager — a mentorship group designed to inspire young people interested in policing. Instead, it became her trap. Federal prosecutors say she was groomed and manipulated by Stoughton officers for years, including Detective Matthew Farwell, who now stands accused of murdering her. In August 2024, Farwell was indicted for strangling Birchmore and staging her death to look like suicide — allegedly to stop her from exposing his misconduct. At the time, Sandra was pregnant and believed Farwell was the father. Later, DNA testing proved otherwise, but it didn't erase the years of manipulation and control that led up to her death. As the federal case builds, another disturbing layer has surfaced: senior officers — including Robert Devine, who once oversaw the Explorer program — have been accused of misconduct and cover-ups. Instead of accountability, Devine offered deflection, telling investigators that Birchmore “lied about everything.” In this episode, Tony Brueski tears into that defense — and the system that enables it. What does it mean when those sworn to protect instead prey on the vulnerable? What happens when “credibility” becomes a weapon, and victims of grooming are discredited by the very people who created their trauma? This isn't just about one department or one victim. Across the country, similar police Explorer programs have been exposed for systemic abuse — from Kentucky to Texas, from Florida to Utah. The same pattern repeats: powerful men, teenage recruits, secret communication, and departments more interested in damage control than justice. Sandra's story is a warning — and an indictment of every institution that confuses authority with immunity. She didn't “lie about everything.” She told the truth about the wrong people.

On an October afternoon in 1961, 31-year-old Joan Risch vanished from her home in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Her kitchen was smeared with blood. The phone cord was ripped. An open phone book was turned to emergency numbers. But there was no body, no struggle, and no witnesses. Her two small children were left unharmed.Investigators chased every lead. A strange car parked in the driveway. Sightings of a woman, bleeding, walking along Route 128. A taxi driver who claimed he dropped Joan off at a Boston bus station. Yet none of these clues led anywhere.Then came the strangest detail of all. Before she disappeared, Joan had checked out many books about women who vanished, changed their identities, or staged their own disappearances. Was she researching a mystery or planning one?More than sixty years later, the case remains unsolved. Was Joan murdered, did she suffer a breakdown, or did she choose to disappear?Follow True Crime Recaps as we revisit one of the most haunting unsolved disappearances in American history.

“She lied about everything.”  That's what former Massachusetts Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine told the state's oversight commission when he was asked about Sandra Birchmore — a 23-year-old woman found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in 2021. But behind that phrase lies one of the most disturbing stories of police corruption, grooming, and betrayal in modern American law enforcement. Sandra Birchmore joined the Stoughton Police Explorers program as a teenager — a mentorship group designed to inspire young people interested in policing. Instead, it became her trap. Federal prosecutors say she was groomed and manipulated by Stoughton officers for years, including Detective Matthew Farwell, who now stands accused of murdering her. In August 2024, Farwell was indicted for strangling Birchmore and staging her death to look like suicide — allegedly to stop her from exposing his misconduct. At the time, Sandra was pregnant and believed Farwell was the father. Later, DNA testing proved otherwise, but it didn't erase the years of manipulation and control that led up to her death. As the federal case builds, another disturbing layer has surfaced: senior officers — including Robert Devine, who once oversaw the Explorer program — have been accused of misconduct and cover-ups. Instead of accountability, Devine offered deflection, telling investigators that Birchmore “lied about everything.” In this episode, Tony Brueski tears into that defense — and the system that enables it. What does it mean when those sworn to protect instead prey on the vulnerable? What happens when “credibility” becomes a weapon, and victims of grooming are discredited by the very people who created their trauma? This isn't just about one department or one victim. Across the country, similar police Explorer programs have been exposed for systemic abuse — from Kentucky to Texas, from Florida to Utah. The same pattern repeats: powerful men, teenage recruits, secret communication, and departments more interested in damage control than justice. Sandra's story is a warning — and an indictment of every institution that confuses authority with immunity. She didn't “lie about everything.” She told the truth about the wrong people.

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

A lecture given at L'Abri Fellowship in Southborough, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://southboroughlabri.org/ by Matt Dickerson, guest lecturer Lament is woven into the story of God's people from the Psalms and prophets to the teaching of Jesus. It is also an important element of the fabric of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings. Indeed, through his major works including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, Tolkien connects lament to wisdom and shows that lament is both rooted in hope and leads to action. Matthew Dickerson is the author of numerous books, book chapters, and essays on the writings of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, including most recently Aslan's Breath: Seeing the Holy Spirit in Narnia. He has also written about Biblical lament in his recent book Birds in the Sky, Fish in the Sea: Attending to creation with Delight and Wonder. The Copyright for all material on the podcast is held by L'Abri Fellowship. We ask that you respect this by not publishing the material in full or in part in any format or post it on a website without seeking prior permission from L'Abri Fellowship. ©Southborough L'Abri 2025

Sexual Assault Survivor Stories Podcast with Dave Markel Guest: Anne Marie Hauben I'm honored to share this week's episode of The SASS Podcast with someone whose courage doesn't just echo across a microphone—it reverberates across decades of silence, retaliation, and survival: Anne Marie Hauben. Anne Marie isn't just a guest. She is a truth-teller, an advocate, and a woman who refused to let a lifetime of dismissal define her story. After more than 30 years of carrying the weight of an assault she endured at 18 years old, she decided she would not stay silent any longer. And in doing so, she carved out a path of empowerment for survivors everywhere who feel trapped between trauma and the societal forces that try to suffocate their truth. This conversation is raw, urgent, and profoundly human. Who Is Anne Marie Hauben? • She is a survivor of a 1990 sexual assault, perpetrated during a senior trip to Bermuda when she was 18 and extremely intoxicated. The reported perpetrator was Ward, a former city councilor in Melrose, Massachusetts. (AnneHauben.com) • Anne Marie endured decades of silence shaped by shame, traumatic memory, lack of parental safety, and the fear that telling the truth would bring more harm than healing. (Written testimony) • In 2016 and again in 2018, she privately confronted her perpetrator through personal messages seeking accountability, remorse, or even acknowledgment. Both attempts were ignored; the second resulted in her being blocked. (Testimony) • In 2023, when her perpetrator ran for city council, her trauma was violently retraumatized and shoved back into the light. The anxiety, fear, flashbacks, and PTSD symptoms became overwhelming, forcing her to grapple with her past in a public way to protect herself, her community, and other survivors. (Testimony) • She ultimately sought legal guidance and published a public statement so voters would know who they were electing. Instead of support, she faced a wave of defamation threats, intimidation, and a coordinated effort by community members to discredit her. (Testimony) • Today, she is a vocal survivor-advocate pushing for reform in defamation law, accountability in local government, protections for survivors, and cultural change around how we respond to sexual violence. (AnneHauben.com) • She uses her platform, Amplified Voice Healing, to speak openly about her story, help other survivors reclaim their voice, and educate the public about the patterns of retaliation, shame, and silence that protect perpetrators. (AnneHauben.com) Why I Asked Anne Marie to Be on the Show • Because I'm committed to giving survivors a place where they're believed, respected, and heard—and Anne Marie has spent her entire adulthood being silenced and attacked for speaking the truth. • Because her experience is a masterclass in how systems, communities, and defamation laws are weaponized against survivors who dare to speak out. • Because she embodies the intersection of trauma neuroscience, public accountability, and the lived experience of surviving both assault and decades of retaliation. • Because her voice is needed. For college students. For mothers. For anyone grappling with whether they're "allowed" to speak. For every survivor who worries they'll be called a liar, crazy, or unstable simply for telling the truth. • Because her story is not just her own. It is woven from the same cloth as Chanel Miller, E. Jean Carroll, Christine Blasey Ford, and every survivor whose truth confronted a powerful man shielded by convenience and denial. What We'll Explore in This Episode • The assault itself: what Anne remembers from that night in Bermuda, what trauma did to her memory, and what the aftermath looked like for an 18-year-old trying to survive without support. • The neuroscience of delayed disclosure: why trauma keeps victims silent for years or decades—and how shame, fear, and protective forgetting shape a survivor's timeline. • Retaliation, defamation threats, and silencing: how community members, friends of the perpetrator, and public officials weaponized intimidation against her to shut down her voice. • Rape culture in action: what happens when a small-town political ecosystem decides that a man's reputation is worth more than a woman's truth. • Healing, advocacy, and finding purpose: how Anne turned her pain into public testimony, activism, and a platform for educating others about accountability and survivor protection. My Personal Reflection I want to acknowledge Anne Marie's courage. What she carried for three decades would have broken many people. Yet she continues to speak out with clarity, strength, and conviction, not just for herself but for every survivor who has been told to stay quiet. Listening to Anne Marie share her story so openly, and hearing the resilience and emotional labor it took to put her truth into the public square, is proof that SASS is a platform is for victims and survivors to be able to further their pursuit of justice and the commitment to normalize the conversation. Anne Marie's experience is not just recounting a traumatic event—she's exposing the machinery that keeps perpetrators safe and survivors silent. I'm grateful Anne chose to trust me with her story. I'm grateful my listeners get to learn from her, feel with her, and rethink what accountability truly looks like. And I'm truly proud to have had her on this show. Audience Takeaway • No survivor owes anyone immediate disclosure. Trauma rewrites the rules of time. • Anne's experience is both a warning and a call to action. Rape culture is not theoretical—it's lived every day in the systems that dismissed and attacked her. • If you are a survivor: you're not alone. Your timeline is valid. Your truth is yours to tell when you are ready. • If you are part of a community, a school, a department, or a justice system: please pay attention. These patterns repeat everywhere. Silence is the abuser's best friend. • And if you've ever wondered why survivors take years to speak: this episode will change the way you think about trauma forever. Anne Marie, thank you for standing up, speaking out, and refusing to keep your pain quiet. And to our SASS listeners: brace yourselves. This episode is powerful, necessary, and is one of those important conversations I regularly bring to the podcast to help normalize the conversation about rape and sexual assault. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these amazing episodes, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. AND, follow SexualAssaultSurvivorStories on Instagram, then, please send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and are ready to tell your story in order to help yourself or someone else heal, let me know, and we can start a conversation about the possibility of you being on the show. Here's my email address: dave@sasstories.com Thank you to all of you who have reached out to me already. Just provide me with a phone number where I can reach back out to you…because I like to talk to people who are interested in guesting. And please keep those emails and texts coming…I truly look forward to hearing from you! Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore, and where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so! — Thank you!! https://www.amplifiedvoicehealing.com/my-advocacy-work https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedvoicehealing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://1in6.org/ https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/817825/psychologist-addresses-sexual-violence/ https://static.csbsju.edu/Documents/Counseling%20and%20Health%20Promotions/CERTS/David%20Lisak%20article.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://docs.house.gov/meetings/AS/AS00/20130123/100231/HHRG-113-AS00-Bio-LisakD-20130123.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://sironahealing.com/ https://www.whattheydontsay.com https://www.survivor-school.com/?ref=DAVEMARKEL www.arcigrey.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invisible-no-more-lady-veterans-stories-of-military/id1754061590 https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. Thank you for tuning in.

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There are a lot of plan designs out there that promise tax advantages, cost savings, or “creative” ways to structure benefits… but not all of them are compliant. Some are even double-dipping schemes that can create major legal and financial risk for employers.So we brought in someone who actually knows this space at the highest level: Alden Bianchi — a nationally-recognized employee benefits attorney who:Testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee during the development of the ACAServed as Mitt Romney's outside counsel on the Massachusetts health care reform lawHelped shape the very framework that became the Affordable Care ActYeah… he knows a thing or two.In this episode, we break down:Where employers get into troubleHow these “tax-advantaged” plan designs really workWhat not to doHow to evaluate whether your plan is actually compliantClear, practical, and a must-watch for HR, consultants, CFOs, and anyone touching employee benefits strategy.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:55) Mike Boyle's journey from bartender to elite trainer (3:39) Why traditional body part splits don't make sense for most people (6:45) What "functional training" really means (13:00) One-legged exercises vs. heavy squats (16:39) Why sprinters look better than bodybuilders (18:56) The truth about Instagram fitness and drug use (21:53) How to transition from "gym bro" training to smart, full-body workouts (25:55) Why warming up matters more than you think (29:26) The importance of posture, mobility, and foam rolling (35:53) What real fitness should prepare you for (37:14) The overlooked power of training your posterior chain (43:30) A full sample workout from Coach Boyle's gym (52:03) Why running may be doing more harm than good (54:03) Where to train with or learn more from Coach Boyle (55:49) Outro Who is Michael Boyle?   Mike Boyle is one of the most respected figures in strength and conditioning, known for pioneering functional training. He began his career as an athletic trainer after earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from Springfield College. Realizing his passion lay in strength and conditioning, he volunteered at Boston University, where he eventually became the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for 15 years. Boyle also served as Strength Coach for the Boston Bruins from 1991 to 1999 and worked with the Boston Red Sox, earning a World Series ring during his time with the team. In 1996, he co-founded Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning (MBSC), now recognized as one of the top training facilities in the world. He has trained Olympic athletes, professional teams, and thousands of adults, and has authored several books. His approach centers on safe, intelligent training with full-body workouts and mobility work. Boyle also created the Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) program to educate trainers globally. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children.   Connect with Michael: Website: https://www.bodybyboyle.com/ https://www.strengthcoach.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/michael_boyle1959/ X: https://x.com/mboyle1959 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Dan just happened to be employed by an ambulance company that was used in this daring prison break that captivated America in the 1980's.https://wildbluepress.com/chassons-run-daniel-zimmerman-true-crime/Chasson's Run Is a gripping true crime tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat. On September 6, 1982, convicted murderer Leroy James Chasson made a daring break for freedom from the Massachusetts Correctional Institute-Walpole-one of the most infamous, escape-proof prisons in the country. But this wasn't just any prison break. It was a meticulously planned, five-year effort, made possible by an unlikely accomplice-Kathleen MacDonald, Chasson's former pen-pal turned wife.In this riveting account, true crime author Daniel Zimmerman (SHOTS IN THE DARK) brings the shocking escape to life, detailing how Chasson, wounded and bleeding from self-inflicted wounds was first transferred to a hospital for treatment. Then, using a .45 automatic smuggled to him by his wife who was disguised as a nurse, took hospital guards and staff hostage, before fleeing under a hail of gunfire.Dubbed the "Bonnie and Clyde" of Massachusetts, the couple's daring run across the country captivated the nation and they would evade capture for years. Living under assumed identities, they nearly made it-until a tip from America's Most Wanted led to their eventual capture in 1989.In CHASSON'S RUN, Zimmerman creates a true crime masterpiece. A story of passion, crime, and a love that defied the law.Daniel Zimmerman, the author of the action-packed saga Shots in the Dark, has added a highly anticipated second book to his True Crime resume. In Chasson's Run, Zimmerman chronicles the notorious escape of convicted killer Leroy James Chasson from Massachusetts Walpole State Prison. Armed with equal parts ingenuity, guile and a .45 automatic, Chasson took flight from a hospital ER with his accomplice wife at his side, leading authorities on a seven-year pursuit.As a former Emergency Medical Technician, working for the ambulance firm tasked with treating and transporting prison inmates, Zimmerman had direct access to a number of first-hand eyewitness accounts of the escape.When he's not working area ice rinks and sidelines writing sports for local newspapers, Zimmerman enjoys travel and spending time with his two grandchildren. He lives on the North Shore of Boston with his wife of forty years.Filed Under: Chasson's Run, New Releases, True Crime BooksTagged With: America's Most Wanted stories, Bonnie and Clyde true story, convict on the run, crime and passion stories, criminal couples on the run, daring prison break book, dramatic true crime, escape from maximum security prison, famous prison breaks, fugitive manhunt book, high-stakes escapes, law and justice books, nonfiction crime stories, outlaw couple nonfiction, prison escape true story, real life crime thrillers, true crime books, true crime escape stories, true crime love stories"Sorry folks, but I gotta go."Author Daniel Zimmerman

Tonight, we sit down with gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy as he lays out his vision for Massachusetts's future — affordability, freedom, and the fight for the Second Amendment. Don't miss this exclusive interview.  Watch live on Rumble, X, and Facebook.

Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are joined by former NFL star and current FOX analyst Greg Olsen to break down all the action from Week 10 of the NFL season. The Boys and Olsen discuss the New England Patriots’ resurgence and Drake Maye’s rise as a legitimate MVP candidate. Greg also shares his thoughts on the Tush Push, explaining why he loves the play and believes it shouldn’t be banned. The crew debates whether the NFC might actually be stronger than the AFC, and they dive into big storylines around the Seahawks, Rams, and the Dolphins’ upset win over the Bills and Josh Allen. Later, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire joins the show to recap the Red Raiders’ incredible season so far — including their big win over BYU, how they’re navigating the transfer portal, and McGuire’s coaching ties with Matt Rhule. Finally, The Boys recap a wild Week 11 in college football, where the ACC may have reshaped the playoff picture. They debate whether Fernando Mendoza or Julian Sayin should be the Heisman frontrunner and break down the Indiana–Ohio State matchup and other key games from the weekend. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Open 2:10 Greg Olsen Begins 2:50 Is Mike Vrabel Coach Of The Year? 6:00 Best Team In NFL? 10:10 Rams v Seahawks Next Week 12:25 Packers v Eagles Tonight 14:00 Is It Tough When You’re Calling A Bad Game? 16:20 Panthers v Saints 18:20 Bears v Giants 25:45 Bills v Dolphins 30:45 AFC North Is A Battle 45:35 Titans #1 Pick 48:25 Tier Talk 1:14:41 CFB Begins 1:15:30 ACC is CHAOS 1:21:40 Nebraska v UCLA 1:23:30 Joey McGuire Joins 1:24:00 Game Against BYU 1:26:30 Getting All The Transfer Portal Guys 1:28:35 Jacob Rodriguez Is A STUD 1:31:15 Culture Of The Team 1:33:40 Relationship With Coach Rhule 1:37:15 What Would It Mean To Win A Big 12 Championship? 1:40:18 Indiana v Penn State Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/BUSSIN to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you and receive $15 OFF your first order. For the Best Clean, Pants Down: use DUDE WIPES! Head to DUDEWipes.com or find them at Amazon, Walmart and other Major Retailers. Go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and get 20% off your first order with code Bussin at checkout. FanDuel: Sign Up for FanDuel: fanduel.com/bussin Check out FanDuel Promos: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/promotions Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- On the Show: -- Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the end of the government shutdown and his campaign for US Senate -- Several Democratic senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Tim Kaine, agree to end the shutdown by accepting Trump's terms in exchange for a future healthcare vote -- Donald Trump issues sweeping preemptive pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others tied to the 2020 election plot, shielding his allies from accountability -- The MAGA movement splinters as Nick Fuentes' extremist followers attack establishment conservatives like Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Trump allies may use uncertified air traffic controllers, raising major safety and competence concerns -- Donald Trump posts a string of incoherent Truth Social rants about tariffs, Obamacare, and imaginary $2,000 payouts -- Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after his family's crypto firm profited from a $2 billion UAE deal, drawing blatant pay-to-play accusations -- Donald Trump is loudly booed at an NFL game and gets visibly shaken as Fox simultaneously airs his misleading economic claims -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's push to end the Senate filibuster while falsely framing Democrats as the threat to democracy -- On the Bonus Show: More focus on the Senate Democrats who voted to end the government shutdown, BBC leaders step down over an edited Trump documentary, the Supreme Court declines to revisit same-sex marriage rights, and much more...

In the shadowy hills above Fall River, Massachusetts, whispers tell of a crooked hut, eerie lights, and a witch who terrified mill workers more than a century ago. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger track down the chilling legend of the old woman said to curse anyone who dared cross her path. Was she a misunderstood recluse—or something truly supernatural? Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeff Belanger here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jeffbelanger.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Witch of the Quequechan - A New England Legends Podcast PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOWTalkSpace -  Get$80 off your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/podcastand enter promo code SPACE80.  True Classic - Step into your new home for the best clothes at True Classic ⁠www.TrueClassic.com/P60⁠Raycon Everyday Earbuds - Save up to 30% Off at ⁠www.buyraycon.com/truecrimenetwork⁠Cornbread Hemp - Save 30% off your first order at ⁠www.cornbreadhemp.com/P60⁠ and enter P60 into the coupon codeMint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠Cozy Earth - Begin your sleep adventure on the best bedding and sleepwear with Cozy Earth: ⁠https://cozyearth.com/⁠ use Promo Code P60 for up to 40% off savings!Steam Beacon TV - Your home for Paranormal, Horror & True Crime TV ⁠https://streambeacontv.com/⁠⁠⁠Love & Lotus Tarot with Winnie Schrader - ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://lovelotustarot.com/ #NewEnglandLegends #JeffBelanger #RayAuger #WitchOfTheQuequechan #FallRiver #HauntedMassachusetts #Witchcraft #GhostStories #Folklore #Paranormal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

Steve and Amy travel to Wakefield, Massachusetts, where a young mother fears a gateway to the afterlife has brought unwanted guests into her grandmother's home. With the activity getting worse by the day, it's only a matter of time before someone is hurt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Just Asking for a Friend Retirement brings so many tough questions. Share your question (for a friend, of course…) to be answered in an upcoming retirement podcast episode. Click here to leave a voice message or email me at joec@retirementwisdom.com --- What really makes for a successful retirement? Financial readiness is only part of the story. After decades in the financial planning world, Joseph Maugeri, a CFP professional and former executive at the CFP Board,  knew what to expect. But when he stepped into retirement himself, he was surprised by  the mental and emotional transition to retirement. In this episode, Joseph shares the lessons he's learned firsthand—what surprised him, what helped him adjust, and the SHELF framework he built to stay balanced and purposeful in retirement. If you're planning your own transition or supporting someone who is, Joseph's insights will help you navigate it with more confidence, patience, and optimism. Joseph Maugeri joins us from Pennsylvania. ___________________________ Bio Joseph V. Maugeri, CFP®  joined the CFP Board in 2011. Prior to his retirement, he was the Managing Director, Corporate Relations, focused on continuing to strengthen and enhance the organization's connections within the financial services industry. His responsibilities include the growth of CFP® professionals among all channels, marketing initiatives, product development and membership on the Executive Leadership Team. Prior to his appointment at CFP Board, Maugeri was a Vice President and head of the Professional Alliance program at Merrill Lynch; a Director at SEI Investments, Inc., leading its marketing and distribution support services; and worked for more than 14 years as a financial advisor at AXA Advisors, LLC.  He received his Bachelor of Arts from Temple University, an M.S. in Leadership Studies from Northeastern University and has completed a Competitive Marketing Strategy Executive Education program at the Wharton School of Business. __________________________ Two New Designing Your Life groups kicking off in January Early registration discount ends 12/15 Learn more and sign up today  Limited to 10 spots per group __________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like The Inspired Retirement – Nathalie Martin Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You – Teresa Amabile The Balancing Act in Retirement – Stew Friedman ___________________________ Mentioned in This Episode Let's Make a Plan - Find Your CFP®  Professional ___________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University.

Send us a textGet ready, weather fans; Episode #218 of Obsessed with the Weather is packed with everything you need to know for this big week ahead! We're talking about a major pattern change that's about to drop our temperatures well below normal for mid-November, and yes… it's going to feel a whole lot more like late fall around here. We'll break down what's driving the shift and how long the cold will stick around.We're also kicking off the week with some serious winds, and I'll walk you through when the gusts peak and how they'll impact your outdoor plans, commutes, and activities.Plus, we've got your latest Massachusetts drought status, including who's drying out, who's improving, and why the South Shore continues to sit right on the edge. It's a great snapshot of how our fall weather is shaping our winter setup.And since November sun angles play such a huge role in our seasonal feel, we dive deep into the incredibly low November sunshine, what it means for your day, how much daylight we're losing this week, and why everything suddenly looks like golden hour all day long.Oh;  and don't miss our early look at the potential for the first flakes of the season. Nothing major, but the pattern is hinting at our first little taste of winter. I'll tell you when, where, and how likely it is we see a few snow showers.All that, plus your full weekly weather preview, coming up right now on Episode #218 of Obsessed with the Weather!Enjoy! Support the show

Join the C3 crew as they react to the Carolina Panthers taking on the New Orleans Saints in Bank of America Stadium for week 10 of the NFL season!

Have you ever wondered what else was happening during the American Revolution? It turns out that the conflict was waged far beyond the shores of North America. Historian Richard Bell joins in today to talk about the unexpected participants in and ramifications of the American Revolution across the globe.About our guest:Richard Bell received his PhD from Harvard University and his BA from the University of Cambridge. His research interests focus on American history between 1750 and 1877 and he welcomes enquiries from graduate students working in this period. Visit his website. Download his CV.Bell's most recent book is The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Published by Penguin/Riverhead in 2025, it received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews. It reveals the full breadth and depth of America's founding event. The American Revolution was not only the colonies' triumphant liberation from the rule of an overbearing England; it was also a cataclysm that pulled in participants from around the globe and threw the entire world order into chaos. Repositioning the Revolution at the center of an international web, this  narrative ranges as far afield as India, Africa, Central America, and Australia. As Bell's lens widens, the “War of Independence” manifests itself as a sprawling struggle that upended the lives of millions of people on every continent and fundamentally transformed the way the world works, disrupting trade, restructuring penal systems, stirring famine, and creating the first global refugee crisis. Bell conveys the impact of these developments at home and abroad by grounding the narrative in the gripping stories of individuals—including women, minorities, and other disenfranchised people. The result is an unforgettable and unexpected work of American history that shifts everything we thought we knew about our creation story.Bell is the recipient of more than a dozen teaching awards, including the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, the highest honor for teaching faculty in the Maryland state system. He is also one of the conveners of the Washington Area Early American Seminar, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Center for History and Culture, an elected member of the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. On campus, Bell serves as Chair of the UMD United Kingdom Fellowships Committee and was a founding member of The 1856 Project. He lives in University Park, MD, with his wife and two daughters.

This week, Tee sits down with Ariana Thacker, the founder and CEO of MoldCo, and a chemical engineer turned venture capitalist with a passion for tackling overlooked challenges. After successfully founding Conscience VC, an early-stage firm investing in science-driven startups, Ariana's own experience with Mold Toxicity led her to create MoldCo, the first and only platform focused exclusively on environmental and Mold Toxicity diagnosis and treatment at scale.  In this chat, Ariana shares her personal journey with mold toxicity, describing her own symptoms and the difficulties she faced in getting a proper diagnosis. The discussion focuses on the hidden dangers of mold toxicity, the symptoms to watch out for, and the steps individuals can take to diagnose and treat mold exposure. Ariana introduces the audience to MoldCo's offerings like dust testing and lab tests, as well as the importance of minimizing exposure to mold for better health. They also touch on the issues within military housing and the broader implications of environmental toxins.   Connect with Ariana & MoldCo: Website LinkedIn Instagram  TikTok Free Education Hub Email: support@moldco.com   MoldCo currently treats patients in Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas, with active pilots in 46 states and plans to expand nationwide in 2026. Visit www.MoldCo.com to start your healing journey.   Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air   The Green Living Gurus' Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook   Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon   Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868   DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.   Produced By: Social Chameleon

A Massachusetts man is sentenced to life in prison without parole in one of the most brutal domestic killings the state has ever seen: stabbing his ex-girlfriend 217 times. Nearly 200 bodies have been recovered from Houston’s bayous since 2017, a staggering statistic that has left residents alarmed and demanding answers—even as city leaders insist there is no serial killer behind the deaths. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Gold discusses her transition from writing young adult to commercial book club fiction. She and Kris chat about writing in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Lori discusses her current works-in-progress, teaching other writers through Grub Street Center for Creative Writing, and her latest novel, Romantic Friction which Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of Darling Girls, describes: “Relatable characters, sharp writing, and emotional turbulence will make you laugh and cry." Amy Tintera, author of Listen for the Lie, calls it "Smart, funny, and unpredictable." Gold is the author of four novels for young adults as well as an adult historical novel (all under Lori Goldstein). She teaches creative writing at Grub Street in Boston and lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Her latest novel, ROMANTIC FRICTION, was included in Zibby Media's Most Anticipated Books of 2025. Learn more at www.lorigoldsteinbooks.com. Click the links to learn about Lori's teaching, her current plotting and querying classes available, or Grub Street Center for Creative Writing. Special thanks to NetGalley for advance review copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Born in Massachusetts, raised in New Mexico, and settled in San Jose, Daniel Dagones is a tattooer with a unique perspective on his art. He learned the craft in his hometown of Las Cruces in the early 2000s. But in 2011 when he moved to the 408, he was inspired by the quality of tattoos here and his work truly became his own.