Podcasts about Massachusetts

What happens when everyday people step into the woods and come face-to-face with something they can't explain? In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Bigfoot Society podcast, host Jeremiah Byron shares a chilling collection of first-hand encounters pulled from live call-ins across the United States and beyond. From a seven-foot figure peering around a house near Waitt's Mountain outside Boston… to whistled replies in the Texas wilderness… to rocks hurled in Alabama's backcountry… and even a trail camera capture in the forests of British Columbia — each account pushes the boundary between folklore and terrifying reality. You'll hear stories from Malden, Walpole, Tamworth, Bankhead National Forest, Oakmulgee WMA, and the Willamette National Forest of Oregon, including moments where glowing eyes, massive footprints, and even towering twenty-foot figures left witnesses shaken to their core. More than just campfire stories, these testimonies explore the violent, unpredictable, and deeply mysterious side of Sasquatch encounters — and what happens when the unknown decides to show itself.

This week we're replaying some of our favorite episodes when the world of sports went off course. In this episode from March 2021, about 200 runners in Los Angeles set out to run all the way to New York City. Plus: The Long Trail is a 272 mile hike through Vermont's Green Mountains, from the Massachusetts line to the border with Quebec. Endurance Racing: First Leg, the Bunion Derby (New York Public Library)The 1928 Bunion Derby: America's Brush with Integrated Sports (BlackPast)The Long Trail (Green Mountain Club)We've got some big plans with our Patreon backers this month (but don't worry, none of them are cross-country foot races)

Another Sunday, another installment of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series! For this week's episode, Liz starts the show off by talking about the very troubling and concerning disappearance of Miguel Oliveras, who was last seen at a Portland, Maine nightclub in September of 2006. Then, Katie talks about the horrific murder of mother Annie Murchison, who was found crudely stabbed in her Springfield, Massachusetts apartment in 1977. Both cases remain unsolved to this day. Anyone with any information regarding Miguel Oliveras' location should call the Portland Police Department at (207) 814-8584 or FBI Boston at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Anyone with any information on the murder of Annie Murchison is asked to please call the Springfield Police Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355.

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 297 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Talking Wine And Restaurants Join Kim and Mark from www.thewww.wine for an engaging interview with Jen Ziskin, the dynamic Executive Director for Massachusetts Restaurants United (MRU) and co-owner/wine director of Brookline, MA's beloved restaurants, La Morra and Punch Bowl. Jen shares her extensive background in the wine and restaurant industry, leading into a discussion on the genesis of Massachusetts Restaurants United. She elaborates on how MRU actively supports Massachusetts restaurants, particularly through valuable liquor and wine education initiatives. The conversation then delves into the evolving landscape of Massachusetts laws concerning restaurants and liquor licenses, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities these changes present. Jen takes us on a journey through her personal wine travels and education, explaining how these experiences profoundly influence her wine list curation and selections at La Morra and Punch Bowl, highlighting her preference for smaller, artisanal producers over big brands. Shifting gears, the interview covers practical aspects of wine consumption, specifically the rules surrounding "wine doggy bags" and the nuances of BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) laws in Massachusetts. The promotion of wine within restaurants is then explored, with Jen offering her perspective on how to effectively introduce and sell wines she personally enjoys to her customers. For aspiring wine list buyers, Jen provides invaluable tips and insights. She also touches upon the practicality and appeal of 1/2 and magnum wine bottles, the strategy behind wine by the glass offerings, the proper handling of corked wines, and essential etiquette for wine sampling. The show concludes with Jen sharing her passion for wine tastings, offering a glimpse into her experiences and services . For more information about Jen and her work, please visit: www.massrestaurantsunited.org www.lamorra.com www.punchbowlbrookline.com Cheers

It's been decades since Boston had a Labor Day parade, but that's all about to change. On September 1, 2025, the Greater Boston Labor Council will be putting on a parade to highlight Boston's deep connections to the labor movement through the past, present, and future. It's an event that's set to bring together union members and supporters from all over New England. GBLC President Darlene Lombos joins Nichole to talk all about it and share important planning info for parade-goers.

We're getting into perfect biking weather, and in just a couple of weeks, Winchester's Marlowe Foundation hopes you'll join them for a very special ride. They're biking from Winchester up to Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, all to raise money for some local non-profits doing important work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stephen Roge, Co-Founder of the Marlowe Foundation, shares their story with Nichole and explains how you can take part.

This week, Amtrak introduced its brand new Acela trains to the Northeast Corridor, running inaugural trips between Boston and Washington. Officials say this upgrade has been a long time coming, with new "tilt" technology to provide a smoother ride and the potential for faster trips. Amtrak senior spokesman Jason Abrams talks trains with Nichole, sharing details about the new amenities and what you can expect on your next trip.

The Dirty 30 brings you the best 30 minutes from Dirty Mo Media every Friday — the funniest, wildest, and most jaw-dropping highlights from your favorite shows. This week, Dale Jr. is baffled by why people care who caused the big wreck at Daytona. And, Dale explains why JRM drivers don't work with Austin Hill at Superspeedways and isDale sits down with Chase Briscoe to learn about why pressure doesn't scare him, the differences between Stewart-Haas Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, and why he retired from Sprint Cars.This week on Bless Your Hardt, Amy Earnhardt is joined by Clint Bowyer's wife, Lorra Bowyer, as they discuss red flags for men who own dogs. And producer Timms now wants a Kangaroo.Finally, the Teardown was at NASCAR's Playoff Media Day, and Joey Logano hates that people try to devalue his championships. And, Chase Elliott finally learns about “Chasesexuals”. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaDirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuffFanDuel: 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. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. 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.

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Richard Price about the mysterious disappearance and tragic murder of Holly Piirainen from Sturbridge, Massachusetts on August 5th, 1993. This is part 2 of 2. Holly went missing while visiting a group of puppies at a nearby residence. Her sneaker was found on a road and the search for 10 year old Holly was on. But in October of 1993, Holly's remains were found in Brimfield, MA and the case has been unsolved ever since. Check out Richard's podcast, Holly's Been Taken: Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollys-been-taken-a-true-crime-podcast/id1605497608⁠⁠. Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/637b2HZHSXIeOTLEF0orH2⁠⁠. If you have any information in the case, please contact the Hampden District Attorney at ⁠hampdenda.com⁠. Or call the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit at 413-505-5993 or the State Police Unresolved Cases Unit at 855-627-6583. You can also text the word Solve to 274637. Official family site: ⁠⁠https://www.helpholly.com/⁠⁠. Facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hollypiirainen⁠. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://williamsflutes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠. Spotify:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447⁠⁠. Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340⁠⁠. Check out our entire network at⁠⁠ http://crawlspace-media.com/⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is government the right tool to force “healthy choices,” or does that create a slippery slope that kills freedom and backfires on public health? This episode digs into Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), SNAP junk-food restrictions, nicotine policy, and a first-in-the-nation proposal to ban tobacco sales for anyone born after 2006—probing the real tradeoffs between education, mandates, and personal responsibility in a polarized era where big government and big food often pull the strings behind the scenes. Care about your liberty and future? Don't miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It's free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ From Bloomberg-style soda limits to SNAP rules that block soda and candy, the conversation asks whether taxpayer-funded programs should require nutritious purchases—and if that improves outcomes or simply punishes the poor while entrenching corporate interests that shaped the old food pyramid in the first place. The discussion tackles how MAHA is changing the national debate, what evidence exists on diet-related costs, and why “education vs. bans” isn't an easy binary when incentives and messaging are captured by politics and industry alike. The episode also unpacks Massachusetts' “born-after” tobacco proposal that would permanently bar adults born after 2006 from buying cigarettes, vapes, or pouches—even at 21—raising equal-protection questions, black-market risks, and cross-border leakage, while spotlighting a state trendsetter whose tobacco rules often go national. Listeners will hear how courts have already upheld a similar Brookline local ordinance, what that legal logic means statewide, and why such age-cohort bans might escalate prohibition's unintended consequences. Beyond policy, the show explores culture: why tribes flip views based on “who” proposes the rule, how social media amplifies contrarian reactions, and what practical, principle-driven solutions could reduce harm without turning adults into permanent wards of the state. Expect frank talk, real-world examples, and a challenge: can a country teach better choices, protect taxpayers, and still respect liberty in an information environment where both government and corporations have incentives to mislead ? If the future is “education first,” what should that look like—and who can be trusted to deliver it without capture or censorship; if it's “policy first,” which rules actually reduce harm without creating new inequities, costs, and criminalization that spill over to courts, jails, and underground markets ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in peak form today with this chill chat about submissions for the new Massachusetts state flag (as well as ideas for the official Leighton Night flag), Starbucks PSL MVPs, our alternate names, earnestly bad horror movies, War of the Worlds, a lil bit of Succession, and more! Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5 year backlog of video and ad-free episodes for TWO DOLLARS A MONTH? Then check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Kick us $5 a month and you even get a MINISODE every week, too. AND access to the fan discord, which is cool and fun. It's a steal. We literally shouldn't be doing this. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   Welcome to Episode 207 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are joined by listener Zara who had reached out and kindly offered to share her experience as someone who needed a rescue after a slip and fall incident on a hike in Maine. Zara shares her experience and reflects on her search and rescue experience and her recovery. Plus a run down of August Search and Rescue in NH and Nick is setting his sights on hiking in Massachusetts - he'll cover a segment on the Blue Hills a place where many of the early pioneers of the White mountains spent time while working in and around Boston. Sign up for Tay's Summit Challenge This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Topics Nick's Baby Planning and Paternity leave Lunar Eclipse and Nova Scotia Hiking ban Flags on the 48 is coming up August Search and Rescue Rundown for New Hampshire Mountaineering Drama AT Thru Hiker Pioneer Gene Espy passes away Music Minute - Radiohead Nick Hikes the Blue Hills and we do a deep dive on the area Guest of the Week - Zara joins us to share her SAR Story   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Epic lunar eclipse for September  Lawsuits piling up against Nova Scotia's outdoor recreation ban Protests halt planned herbicide spreading Flags on the 48 Injured Climber - 8/13 Exhausted Hiker Rescued from the Gale River Trail - 8/13 Injured Hiker Rescued from Crawford Path - 8/16 Hiker Suffering from Unknown Medical Condition Rescued from The Perch Shelter - 8/17 Hiker Suffering from Medical Condition Rescued from Crawford Path - 8/17 Medical Emergency in the White Mountain National Forest - 8/16 Hiker Injured in Fall on Red Hill in Moultonborough Injured Hiker Carried Down from Mt. Moriah - 8/23 Injured Hiker on Arethusa Falls - 8/23 Hiker Assisted off Mt. Washington - 8/20 Injured Hiker Rescued from the North Kinsman Trail - 8/25 Marco Confortola - 14 8000 Meters - Controversy Photo Shop Proof?  2008 Disaster on K2 Gene Espy - 2nd person to thru hike the AT has passed away News Story of Zara's Rescue    Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee

On Labor Day night, 1969, the quiet hills of Berkshire County, Massachusetts became the stage for one of the most chilling UFO encounters in American history. Dozens of witnesses reported strange lights, hovering crafts, stalled cars, and hours of missing time that would haunt them for decades. Was this mass hysteria, a government cover-up, or undeniable contact with something beyond our world?In this episode of Truth Be Told, host Tony Sweet revisits the Berkshire UFO Incident—exploring firsthand witness accounts, theories of government silence, and the eerie legacy that still ripples through the community 50 years later.

This week's news was highlighted by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis where 2 children were killed. Jim provided additional related stories as well as the following: --On Wednesday, the FBI said they're investigating the Minneapolis church shooting as domestic terrorism and a hate crime and that the person said to be responsible (Robert (Robin) Westman) was a transgender person born a male but who self identified as a female. --The issue of transgender mental illness and violence has quickly moved front and center in the media and online. In fact, the term trending on X is "trans terror." --Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that there will be new studies launched into the effects of some anti-depressant drugs and their use by those who turn out to be killers. --Robert (Robin) Westman's mother is allegedly not cooperating with law enforcement. --Comments from the father of one of the two victims who died in the Minneapolis shooting. --Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki offered comments criticizing prayer in regard to the shooting in Minneapolis. --The University of Michigan hospital system is suspending its gender transition practices on minors. --On August 30th, Children's National Hospital, in the nation's capital, will become the latest institution of its kind to cease offering all remaining gender transition drugs to minors thanks to the Trump administration's rules for federal health dollars. --Parents are outraged after a Massachusetts school district allegedly forced students to take a survey that their parents had recused them from.

Send us a textWelcome back to Laundromat News Today! In this video, your news anchor Jordan Berry dives into the latest happenings in the world of laundromats, straight from Laundromat News Today. Jordan kicks things off with inspiring stories, like a new laundromat opening its doors in Hell's Kitchen and the creative partnership between a Brockton, Massachusetts laundromat and the Doughy Duck drive-thru bakery. Fresh off the Clean Show in Orlando, Jordan shares the latest industry innovations, from robotic folding arms and spot cleaning machines to the rise of AI call centers and next-level marketing trends. He also spotlights major moves in the business—like Nancy Robles stepping into the CEO role at Eastern Funding—and teases a game-changing new event: the Laundromat Accelerator in Hawaii. Whether you're just starting out or running a whole empire of laundromats, this episode is packed with real-world insights, creative ideas, and a glimpse at where the industry is heading. Join Jordan as he celebrates the community and encourages everyone to dream bigger, work together, and keep innovating!Show notes: https://www.laundromatresource.com/laundromat-news-august-29-2025/Have news, big or small, about your laundromat or your laundromat industry-supporting business? Send your press release to news@laundromatresource.com to be featured on a future episode of Laundromat News Today.Don't Miss Out! Make sure you're subscribed to the Laundromat Resource Newsletter to catch all links, articles, and updates from this and every episode. If you have thoughts on AI folding robots—or anything else laundromat related—reply and let us know! We love hearing from you.Join us in Hawaii for the Laundromat Accelerator Hawaii!https://laundromatresource.com/hawaiiConnect With UsYouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitterTikTok

Is government the right tool to force “healthy choices,” or does that create a slippery slope that kills freedom and backfires on public health? This episode digs into Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), SNAP junk-food restrictions, nicotine policy, and a first-in-the-nation proposal to ban tobacco sales for anyone born after 2006—probing the real tradeoffs between education, mandates, and personal responsibility in a polarized era where big government and big food often pull the strings behind the scenes. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS From Bloomberg-style soda limits to SNAP rules that block soda and candy, the conversation asks whether taxpayer-funded programs should require nutritious purchases—and if that improves outcomes or simply punishes the poor while entrenching corporate interests that shaped the old food pyramid in the first place. The discussion tackles how MAHA is changing the national debate, what evidence exists on diet-related costs, and why “education vs. bans” isn't an easy binary when incentives and messaging are captured by politics and industry alike. The episode also unpacks Massachusetts' “born-after” tobacco proposal that would permanently bar adults born after 2006 from buying cigarettes, vapes, or pouches—even at 21—raising equal-protection questions, black-market risks, and cross-border leakage, while spotlighting a state trendsetter whose tobacco rules often go national. Listeners will hear how courts have already upheld a similar Brookline local ordinance, what that legal logic means statewide, and why such age-cohort bans might escalate prohibition's unintended consequences. Beyond policy, the show explores culture: why tribes flip views based on “who” proposes the rule, how social media amplifies contrarian reactions, and what practical, principle-driven solutions could reduce harm without turning adults into permanent wards of the state. Expect frank talk, real-world examples, and a challenge: can a country teach better choices, protect taxpayers, and still respect liberty in an information environment where both government and corporations have incentives to mislead ? If the future is “education first,” what should that look like—and who can be trusted to deliver it without capture or censorship; if it's “policy first,” which rules actually reduce harm without creating new inequities, costs, and criminalization that spill over to courts, jails, and underground markets ? ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

A man wanted in the 2020 beating death of a toddler is now under arrest after police spotted him in disguise on a Massachusetts street. A Miami TV reporter is arrested after police say he stole his neighbor’s $16,000 Rolex and pawned it for cash. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane Sullivan from MA is one of the nations leading advocates for the homeless and to insure food security. Question 3 in Massachusetts brought Diane into the fight against animal rights groups who do nothing but pilfer the public for profit.

2A attorney Dan Hagan joins us to answer some legal questions faced by your day-to-day Massachusetts gun owner.  Plus news, updates with Jim, and more!

A change is coming to this podcast feed. While you won't be getting new episodes of Radio Boston here any more, you will be able to find some of the best conversations WBUR records every week. Brought to you by our local news team. We're calling this new show WBUR Up Next Join us throughout the week to learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge, and the people most affected. Right here, right now - or anytime you want to check in on this podcast feed.

With forty years of experience as a sports broadcaster, Steve Sullivan is one of the most well-known faces and voices in Arkansas news. Born in Massachusetts as one of six children, Sully moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas for his education and made the state his home. Steve is currently the Sports Director at KATV, where he has covered sports for over two decades. Among his accolades are a distinguished media member award from the Arkansas Activities Association, Arkansas Sportscaster of the year (five times!), and an induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. His most famous accomplishment is Friday Night Touchdowns, where Sullivan has delivered highlights from football games nearly every Friday evening since 1999. Despite having such a robust legacy, Sully is as humble as they come. He credits much of his success to luck, and freely insists that he is never the most talented person in the room - an observation which he finds energizing and inspiring.

This week's news was highlighted by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis where 2 children were killed. Jim provided additional related stories as well as the following: --On Wednesday, the FBI said they're investigating the Minneapolis church shooting as domestic terrorism and a hate crime and that the person said to be responsible (Robert (Robin) Westman) was a transgender person born a male but who self identified as a female. --The issue of transgender mental illness and violence has quickly moved front and center in the media and online. In fact, the term trending on X is "trans terror." --Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that there will be new studies launched into the effects of some anti-depressant drugs and their use by those who turn out to be killers. --Robert (Robin) Westman's mother is allegedly not cooperating with law enforcement. --Comments from the father of one of the two victims who died in the Minneapolis shooting. --Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki offered comments criticizing prayer in regard to the shooting in Minneapolis. --The University of Michigan hospital system is suspending its gender transition practices on minors. --On August 30th, Children's National Hospital, in the nation's capital, will become the latest institution of its kind to cease offering all remaining gender transition drugs to minors thanks to the Trump administration's rules for federal health dollars. --Parents are outraged after a Massachusetts school district allegedly forced students to take a survey that their parents had recused them from.

Bill Licea-Kane, Lay Worship Leader Worship service given August 24, 2025 Prayer by David Whitford, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Life is full of awe-full moments. There's a long tradition of going on pilgrimages to find these moments. On Sunday, we'll be exploring the moments that come to us. During the summer our Zoom-only worship is led each week by a member of our congregation. Bill Licea-Kane (they/them) and their spouse Erica have been members of First Parish since 1998. They came for their then young son Marsden, but quickly found their own home here too. Bill is currently retired, volunteering at First Parish as a Worship Associate and Youth Group Adult Advisor. Bill is influenced by the writings of humanists, rationalists, and mystical transcendentalists, but also finds deep meaning in the writings of deists and theists. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For June, July, and August 2025, The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) will share half of the plate. For nearly 50 years, BAGLY has been a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community in Massachusetts. After serving over 200,000+ youth since 1980, BAGLY is recognized nationally for its pioneering role in creating, sustaining, and advocating for social support, leadership development, and health promotion programs for LGBTQ+ youth. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Richard Price about the mysterious disappearance and tragic murder of Holly Piirainen from Sturbridge, Massachusetts on August 5th, 1993. Holly went missing while visiting a group of puppies at a nearby residence. Her sneaker was found on a road and the search for 10 year old Holly was on. But in October of 1993, Holly's remains were found in Brimfield, MA and the case has been unsolved ever since. If you have any information in the abduction and murder of Holly Piirainen, you can submit a tip anonymously at 413-426-3507. Check out Richard's podcast, Holly's Been Taken: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollys-been-taken-a-true-crime-podcast/id1605497608. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/637b2HZHSXIeOTLEF0orH2. Official site: ⁠https://www.helpholly.com/⁠. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hollypiirainen. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at⁠ ⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠⁠. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at⁠ ⁠⁠http://williamsflutes.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/⁠. TT:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm⁠. FB:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM⁠. X:⁠ https://twitter.com/MissingCSM⁠. Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri⁠. Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm⁠. Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447⁠. Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠. TT:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast⁠. FB:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠. X:⁠ https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ⁠. Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace⁠. Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340⁠. Check out our entire network at⁠ http://crawlspace-media.com/⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Railroad workers are sounding the alarm about the potentially catastrophic consequences of the proposed mega-merger of two of the nation's Class 1 freight rail companies. “Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85-billion deal to create the country's first coast-to-coast freight rail operator,” Reuters reported in July. “If approved, the deal would be the largest-ever buyout in the sector.” If this giant merger goes through, what will it mean for railroad workers, customers, and for the general public? In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of six veteran railroaders and members of Railroad Workers United to get a workers' eye view of the proposed mega-merger and what it will mean for rail labor, the US supply chain, and for the public writ large.   Speakers: Ron Kaminkow is a member of Railroad Workers United, currently serving as a trustee, and he is also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), Division 51 in Reno, Nevada. Kaminkow recently retired from Amtrak; prior to working in passenger rail, he worked on the freight rail system for Norfolk Southern and Conrail. Jeff Kurtz was a railroad engineer and union member for 40 years and is a member of Railroad Workers United. He served as a union officer most of his career, including eight years as president of BLET Local 391 and chairman of the BLET Iowa State Legislative Board, where he oversaw safety and legislative matters for the union in the state for four railroads for 10 years. He retired in 2014 and served as state representative for one term in the Iowa House after winning the 2018 election in his House district. Derek Masters is a member of Railroad Workers United and works as a conductor for a major Class 1 railroad, primarily in the Northeast. He is a member of SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD). Matt Parker is a member of Railroad Workers United who works as a rank-and-file locomotive engineer, based in Nevada, with over 20 years of experience. Matt Weaver is a founding member of Railroad Workers United and has been a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (Teamsters) for 30 years. He serves as the BMWED legislative director for the state of Ohio. Nick Wurst currently serves as general secretary of Railroad Workers United who works as a freight conductor and locomotive engineer, based in Massachusetts. Wurst started working for the railroad in 2019 as an intermodal worker and member of the Transportation Communication Union (TCU/IAM) and is currently  a member of SMART-TD. Additional links/info: Railroad Workers United website, Facebook page, and X page Railroad Workers United press release: “Railroad worker group opposes Class One rail mergers” Michael Sainato, The Guardian, “Greater risk of toxic derailments if $85bn railroad merger is approved, warn unions” Sabrina Valle, Shivansh Tiwary, & David French, Reuters, “Union Pacific to reshape US freight rail with $85 billion deal for Norfolk” CNBC, “Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena & Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George on merger: Deal is 'great for America'” Featured Music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor

In this episode, Rivers and Sam are hangin' out at Disgraceland Studios with comedian, filmmaker, and long-time friend of the show, John Ungaro! We chat about John's new baseball-themed slasher film that he's currently raising funds for, 'Basher'. Then we chat about the weird world of fitness influencer Christian Guzman and his mid energy drink 3D. Rivers runs down a couple of news stories involving a man in his 40s getting stuck in a children's tube slide and a man in his 50s attacking a gardener with a dagger while dressed as a medieval jester. We take a tour of John's hometown of Wilmington, Massachusetts, and Toto's "Hold the Line" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Check us out, y'all!  Follow John on Instagram @JohUngar Watch the 'Basher' trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QiMIYaA-Ak Enter to win a Goods from the Woods t-shirt by donating to the 'Basher' Kickstarter here:  https://tinyurl.com/2mwvvanj Follow our show @TheGoodsPod on absolutely everything!  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for an UNCUT video version of the show as well as HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod 

What should the new state motto of Massachusetts be? Also, what is the best Little Debbie product? We talk about Apple Music making it easier to transfer playlists, Japan trying to limit phone use to 2 hours a day, and lots more!

From Military Service to Real Estate Mogul: Wendell Butler's Winning Strategies!

People will tell you everything you need to know.  You just need to LISTEN to what they are saying. -Karen Marinella Hall Out of the blue, I got an email from a fan of the show about this week's guest…and I cannot wait for you to meet her.   Many news anchors are beautiful.  They can walk the walk and talk the talk, but there's something missing behind the smile.  That's not the case for Karen Marinella Hall.  During her tenure at WB 56 in Boston, she set herself apart from the rest with a genuine warmth and friendliness, coupled with a curiosity to get to the root of any story.  In this interview, Karen shares the details of her career trajectory, which began in radio at a small, family-owned station called WPLM in her hometown of historic Plymouth, Massachusetts.  When she applied for acceptance to Katherine Gibbs secretarial school, it was a high school teacher who recognized her talents as a communicator, urging Karen to fill out an application to Emerson College.  As the first person in her family to attend college, Karen understood that her parents could not pay for such a prestigious college, making the decision to attend Emerson step one in a career marked by determination, curiosity, and resiliency.   The wife of Boston news legend Jonathan Hall, Karen, is the proud mother of three sons and grew up in a close-knit Italian/Portuguese neighborhood where family, food, and hard work went hand-in-hand.   When her station, WB56 was sold, she took a bold chance and set out on her own, founding Marinella Hall Associates, www.marinellahall.com, where she shares her well-honed communications skills with C-suite executives.   Reflecting on the lessons of her career, Karen says: “I wish I wasn't so insecure in my 20s and 30s.  I don't think I grew out of that until I was in my 40s. God, I would have had so much more fun!”  For 24 minutes of expert storytelling, inspiration, and new chapters, just hit that download button. #corporatecommunications  #news #television Former news anchor & Principal, Marinella Hall Associates marinellahall.com

Join Katie and Liz on another episode of True Crime New England as they discuss a decades-long unsolved murder. 27-year-old Leslie Spellman was hitchhiking with her younger sister in June of 1977, when they separated ways to try and end up at different locations. Unfortunately, Leslie was found the next morning in Northeast Harbor, Maine, bludgeoned to death. Due to the circumstances leading up to her death, like hitchhiking and being far from her home in Hingham, Massachusetts, the evidence of who did the crime was scarce. While she has potentially been connected to two serial killers, there has never been an official suspect named. Now, nearing 50 years later, her murder remains unsolved. Anyone with any information on the murder of Leslie Spellman is asked to please call Maine State Police at (207) 973-3750 or toll free at 800–432–7381.

Will Gardner is the founder of South Coast Places For People, a new nonprofit — and Strong Towns Local Conversation — in Massachusetts. He previously founded Alma del Mar Charter Schools and now spends much of his time plotting street redesigns, housing reforms, and community events. In this episode, Will discusses the three working groups his Local Conversation recently started, which focus on parking reform, backyard cottages, and street safety. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local Recommendations: Millicent Library in Fair Haven New Bedford Whaling Museum Ice Cream Cottage South Coast Places For People StrongHaven (Substack) Learn more about Strong Towns Local Conversations. Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

This week on The Horse Race Jenn and Steve talk discuss how automatic voter registration is making Democrats' woes look worse than they are. And, of course, all the new Mass. flag submissions. "The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis" by Shane Goldmacher With Jonah Smith www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/us/politics/democratic-party-voter-registration-crisis.html "Massachusetts political parties are fading away" by Steve Koczela www.commonwealthbeacon.org/by-the-numbers/massachusetts-political-parties-are-withering-away/

Nigel Thurlow previously served as the first-ever Chief of Agile at Toyota, where he created the World Agility Forum award-winning “Scrum the Toyota Way” and co-created The Flow System™, a holistic FLOW-based approach to delivering customer-first value built on a foundation of The Toyota Production System.Throughout his career, Thurlow has gained an enviable recognition as a leading expert in Lean and Agile methods, tools, techniques, and approaches. He specializes in developing effective organizational designs and operating models for organizations to embrace both Lean and Agile concepts. By leveraging knowledge from various sources, Thurlow helps optimize organizations to enact successful, long-lasting transformational strategies in applying Lean thinking, Agile techniques, and Scrum – while combining complexity thinking, distributive leadership, and team science, represented by a triple helix structure known as the DNA of Organizations™.As of 2024, he has trained over 8,500 people worldwide in Scrum, Agile, Lean, Flow, Complexity, and organizational design. Thurlow is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST).An instinctive problem solver, Nigel Thurlow takes a method-agnostic, cross-industry approach in helping organizations find the right tools, methods, and approaches to overcome challenges within their contextual situation. He advocates for the fact that there is not a one-size-fits-all prescriptive approach to agility; all tools have utility, but they also have contextual limitations. From this vantage point, Thurlow equips an organization's people to become an army of problem solvers, expanding their perception of what they do so they can better understand and prepare for potential challenges along the way.Thurlow is currently the Chief Executive Officer at The Flow Consortium, a collection of highly regarded companies in the Lean and Agile world — as well as the scientific and academic communities at large. The Flow Consortium strives to expand the boundaries of current Lean and Agile thinking through the understanding of complexity thinking, distributed leadership, and team science by tapping into the minds of top thought leaders from these concentrations.While at Toyota, Thurlow worked to frame Scrum as more than just a standardized behavioral process by applying and advancing fundamental methodologies to spur innovative, forward-thinking solutions to Toyota's most complex challenges. He also founded the Toyota Agile Academy in 2018. These efforts signaled a transformative phase for Toyota, leading the company towards organizational agility and helping its team members better understand this concept in an automotive production context.Additionally, Thurlow has been a board presence at the University of North Texas since 2019, serving as an advisor to the Department of Information Science Board and a member of the College of Information Leadership Board. He has also served as the President of CDQ LLC since 2012. Prior to that, Thurlow held executive coaching and training roles for companies including Vodafone, Lumen Technologies, Scrum, Inc., GE Power & Water, 3M Healthcare Information Systems, Bose Corporation, The TJX Companies, Inc. – as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has also taught Scrum at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).As an author, Thurlow was named a Forbes top 10 author for co-authoring the book “The Flow System™” in 2020. He has recently co-authored “The Flow System Playbook” published in 2023 which presents a practical study guide and reference book to all the concepts covered in the first book.His other notable publications include “Introducing the Flow System (2019)” and “TPS and the Age of Destruction (2019).” He is also the co-author of The Flow Guide and The Flow System Principles and Key Attributes Guidebook. Recently, Thurlow co-authored “The...

Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: WYFR Scituate MA transmitterDate of recording: May 02, 1974Frequency: 17.785 MHzReception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Realistic DX-150A with long wire antennaNotes: Your Family Radio, WYFR is heard here via their Scituate, Massachusetts transmitter on May 2, 1974 at 2200 hours UTC on 17785 kHz shortwave.The station has a very colorful history:W2XAL (1927–1929)W1XAL (1929–1939)transmitter moved from Boston to Scituate, MA in 1936WRUL (1939–1966)WNYW (1966–1973)WYFR (1973-2013)transmitter moved to Okeechobee, FL in 1977transmitter purchased by WRMI in December 2013

What happens when a Florida hunter stumbles onto more than just deer in the palmettos? In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Stephen, a traditional bow maker whose life was forever changed one Thanksgiving morning in 1995. Deep inside Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, Stephen and his hunting partner came face to face with not one — but two Sasquatch, including a massive black female clutching what may have been a baby or a pregnancy.Stephen recounts eerie moments from the swamps — snapped oak branches, thunderous bipedal chases, and the unforgettable sight of a bow-legged creature fleeing into the palmettos. We also trace his early childhood encounter in Massachusetts, the footprint discovery in Indiana, and the anxiety that followed these life-altering experiences.From Island Pond to Johnson Slough, this episode digs into what it means to be a knower — and why one family of swamp apes left a hunter forever changed. More than just a sighting, this story raises questions about fear, belief, and the truths hiding in our forests.

[Contemporary Art] Today we bring you the first of three special episodes dedicated to the arts colony in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Joining us on the show is Liz Carney, owner of FourEleven Gallery. Liz, who is also an artist herself, occupies a beautiful home and gallery first acquired by her artist mother. Today the venue is part of a beloved art community in an art-rich town on the tip of Cape Cod. This episode is sponsored by the Provincetown Office of Tourism. Learn more about the city and its arts history at ptowntourism.com.

A man places humorous signs around his town to bring joy. In another story, eight ponies escaped from a stable in Massachusetts and were safely returned by the police. Thirdly, Dean set a Guinness record by riding 55 roller coasters in one week. In Connecticut, a 40-year-old man was rescued after getting stuck in a tube slide at a playground. Lastly, in Australia, a surfer narrowly avoided a shark bite that destroyed his surfboard but left him unharmed.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Recent data shows some individual schools in western Massachusetts are well below the rate that provides herd immunity for diseases such as measles or even polio.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff driver Chase Briscoe to learn about how he approaches his race for the championship, why he loves pressure-packed moments, the culture shock difference in JGR & SHR, and much more.The driver of the #19 car for Joe Gibbs Racing is as calm, cool, and collected as they come when the Playoffs roll around, and he reveals to Dale Jr why he thrives on people doubting him. The two discuss current-day NASCAR topics like ideal Playoff format, the 2026 schedule & their wild idea to turn the All-Star Race into a must-see event. Chase also unpacks what life is like with twins, why he's retired from driving Sprint Cars, and what crazy purchases he and Dale plan on making next at Bass Pro Shops. It's just two guys bench racing, and it doesn't get much better than this.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaDirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuffFanDuel: 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. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. 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.

Bob and Ali interview the modern day Atticus Finch aka, David Yanetti.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Kornfield explores the nature of mind, offering playful practices and profound perspectives to uncover our true home of freedom, compassion, and ease.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.Join the Year of Awakening with Jack Kornfield for a monthly group livestream Q&A hang with Jack, along with weekly modules and prompts to keep your life focused on awakening!“If we don't know the nature of mind and the ways of mind, our life is like a boat without a rudder, and we get pulled here there by all the thoughts, images, stories, feelings, and unfinished business that arise during the day” – Jack KornfieldIn this episode, Jack mindfully explores:The purpose of meditation and BuddhismLearning the true nature of mindAn assortment of micro guided meditation practicesExperiencing Buddha's ‘sure heart's release”Uncovering natural happiness and freedom of heartHow we create our world with our mindDiscovering what creates suffering and what creates happinessThe mirror-like quality of meditationStanislav Grof and LSDThe playfulness and creative capacity of mindThe Buddhist creation mythCounting/noting our thoughtsBecoming aware of awarenessAjahn Chah's meditation instructions Finding the place of natural mind and restCultivating inner listening The gradual and sudden dimensions of illuminationUntangling the unfinished business of our lives Touching the world in kindness and compassionMeeting ourselves and this world in kindness and humblenessBearing witness to the sorrows of the world while resting in the heart of the BuddhaOpening to the great mysteryBecoming The One Who KnowsThe Timeless Buddha as the ground of all being, our true home“Buddha didn't give an answer to the great mystery, he taught us how to rest in our heart in the midst of that mystery, to find our true home, that awakened state.” – Jack KornfieldThis Dharma Talk from 5/3/1993 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“There is something sudden in any moment, discovering that what we sought all along was here.” – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Using “mom” and “hate group” in the same sentence may sound unusual to you – but that is exactly what the Massachusetts State Police have done. Massachusetts police training materials classified Mom’s for Liberty as a “hate group” and placed them in their training manual right next to Antifa, a group who is known for actually inciting violence. Host Casey Harper is joined by Tina Descovich, co-founder of Mom’s for Liberty as she reacts to the label and discusses what Moms for Liberty is actually up to. Resources The Hate Charade: Tyler O'Neil and Chris Gacek on the SPLC (Ep.194)

This is a conversation from the divine podcast, Rumble Strip. It features Jay Allison about the recent attack on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Recently, Congress passed a rescission bill that eliminates $9 billion in previously allocated funding, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which effectively defunds public media, which includes NPR, PBS and member stations around the country. This is a conversation about what that means and what we stand to lose. Jay Allison has been working in and around public radio since it's beginnings a half century ago. He's been an independent public radio producer, journalist, and teacher since the 1970s. He is the founder of Transom, where I learned to make radio, and 25 years ago he founded WCAI, a public radio station in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Jay's work has won most of the major broadcasting awards, including six Peabodys. He produces The Moth Radio Hour and was the curator of This I Believe on NPR. Links Adopt a Station: Where you can donate to your local public radio station or find stations to support Transom: The place where good radio begins Information on Transom story trainings Recent New York Times interview with Bill Siemering about the fate of public radio Rumble Strip episode w Jay called Fishing with Jay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Railroad workers are sounding the alarm about the potentially catastrophic consequences of the proposed mega-merger of two of the nation's Class 1 freight rail companies. “Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85-billion deal to create the country's first coast-to-coast freight rail operator,” Reuters reported in July. “If approved, the deal would be the largest-ever buyout in the sector.” If this giant merger goes through, what will it mean for railroad workers, customers, and for the general public? In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of six veteran railroaders and members of Railroad Workers United to get a workers' eye view of the proposed mega-merger and what it will mean for rail labor, the US supply chain, and for the public writ large.Speakers:Ron Kaminkow is a member of Railroad Workers United, currently serving as a trustee, and he is also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), Division 51 in Reno, Nevada. Kaminkow recently retired from Amtrak; prior to working in passenger rail, he worked on the freight rail system for Norfolk Southern and Conrail.Jeff Kurtz was a railroad engineer and union member for 40 years and is a member of Railroad Workers United. He served as a union officer most of his career, including eight years as president of BLET Local 391 and chairman of the BLET Iowa State Legislative Board, where he oversaw safety and legislative matters for the union in the state for four railroads for 10 years. He retired in 2014 and served as state representative for one term in the Iowa House after winning the 2018 election in his House district.Derek Masters is a member of Railroad Workers United and works as a conductor for a major Class 1 railroad, primarily in the Northeast. He is a member of SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD).Matt Parker is a member of Railroad Workers United who works as a rank-and-file locomotive engineer, based in Nevada, with over 20 years of experience.Matt Weaver is a founding member of Railroad Workers United and has been a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (Teamsters) for 30 years. He serves as the BMWED legislative director for the state of Ohio.Nick Wurst currently serves as general secretary of Railroad Workers United who works as a freight conductor and locomotive engineer, based in Massachusetts. Wurst started working for the railroad in 2019 as an intermodal worker and member of the Transportation Communication Union (TCU/IAM) and is currently  a member of SMART-TD.Additional links/info:Railroad Workers United website, Facebook page, and X pageRailroad Workers United press release: “Railroad worker group opposes Class One rail mergers”Michael Sainato, The Guardian, “Greater risk of toxic derailments if $85bn railroad merger is approved, warn unions”Sabrina Valle, Shivansh Tiwary, & David French, Reuters, “Union Pacific to reshape US freight rail with $85 billion deal for Norfolk”CNBC, “Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena & Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George on merger: Deal is 'great for America'”Featured Music:Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongCredits:Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: Recapping some big show-related announcements What is Father's opinion on healing ministries? What is Father's favorite apparition of Mary? What are Jordan's and Father's favorite memories of the show over the past two years? When is my guardian angel's birthday: when I was conceived, the day I was born, or the day I was baptized? How did Father Born meet Father Brancich and become friends? Did Father Born ever consider joining the FSSP? Why are we here on this planet, or what is the "point" of human existence? Since the Bible describes heaven as a wedding feast, does that mean we'll actually eat in heaven? If so, what do you think will be on the menu? Do you think heaven sounds more like Gregorian chant, angelic choirs, or something we can't even imagine? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Using “mom” and “hate group” in the same sentence may sound unusual to you – but that is exactly what the Massachusetts State Police have done. Massachusetts police training materials classified Mom's for Liberty as a “hate group” and placed them in their training manual right next to Antifa, a group who is known for actually inciting violence. Host Casey Harper is joined by Tina Descovich, co-founder of Mom's for Liberty as she reacts to the label and discusses what Moms for Liberty is actually up to.ResourcesThe Hate Charade: Tyler O'Neil and Chris Gacek on the SPLC (Ep.194)

Barrington Stage Company presents the world premiere of “Something Beautiful: The Songs of Ahrens and Flaherty,” at the Boyd-Quinson Theater in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from August 28-30. The brand new celebration of the work of Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is conceived of and directed by Jason Danieley.

It's the end of the NASCAR regular season, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a brand-new edition of Dirty Air. He and co-host TJ Majors debrief after the big weekend in Daytona and take a look at what's to come in this year's Playoffs:Parker Kligerman wins as relief driver for Connor Zilisch and JRMFive drivers for Kaulig Racing's Dodge RAM Truck teamCup racing has been improving the last few weeksLess fuel saving at DaytonaSome early Playoffs predictionsRace winner Ryan Blaney joins the showDuring the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners wrote in questions regarding:Who has the most influence over paint schemes?Drivers talking to each other on the radio during racesThe story behind the Dale Jr. “Attitude” photoThe new Hell Let LooseThe NASCAR ‘25 game coverPlus, Dirty Mo Dough with Tampa Timms and the Professor for a betting preview for the upcoming race. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaDirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuffFanDuel: 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. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. 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.Consumer Cellular: New customers get a $5 credit on first five monthly invoices. Visit ConsumerCellular.com/DJD for details.

In this episode, Judy Harmon reflects on her late husband Ted Harmon's remarkable journey from Cape Cod house painter to one of the most respected decoy collectors and auctioneers in the country. Alongside sons Steve and Doug, she shares stories from Ted's early hunts in Maine, his first decoy finds, and the bold leap from the family painting business into the world of antiques and auctions. The family recounts how exposure to fine art on Cape estates sharpened Ted's collector's eye, why the best birds were stored away in safes and bank lockers, and the legendary Massachusetts discoveries—from Melvin Gardner Lawrence sleepers to barrels of Keyes Chadwick's ferried off Martha's Vineyard. They also share personal stories about family road trips, auctions, and the unforgettable “dryer story.” Listeners will come away with not only a better understanding of Ted's impact on the decoy world but also a glimpse of the Harmon family's life immersed in history, travel, and collecting.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

This week on Crimes of the Centuries, we're breaking from tradition. Instead of a crime from decades past, we're looking at a case that's still shaping headlines — and raising questions that may take years to answer. When Boston police officer John O'Keefe was found dead in the snow outside a fellow cop's home, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was accused of running him down with her SUV in a fit of drunken rage. Prosecutors said it was an open-and-shut case. But as two trials unfolded, evidence of sloppy policing, possible cover-ups, and investigative misconduct began to surface. With insights from journalist Rebecca Lavoie, we examine the tangled relationships, explosive allegations, and courtroom battles that turned this into one of the most contentious cases Massachusetts has ever seen. Will history remember the death of John O'Keefe as a tragic accident, a conspiracy, or a crime of the century? "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: More Like Ancient Fail-iens.  In more Like Ancient FAILiens, journalist Brandon R. Reynolds and podcaster Toby Ball bravely plunge into one of the great works of televised hokum: Ancient Aliens, the History Channel show that, after more than 20 seasons and 200 episodes, is still convinced Aliens Did It. But Brandon and Toby will take on Ancient Aliens' biggest claims, one episode at a time, disclosing the truth behind the nonsense and discovering the most amazing thing of all: the world is a pretty fascinating place, even if Ancient Astronauts aren't responsible for it. Look for it now, wherever you get your podcasts, or early and ad-free on the Grab Bag Collab Patreon Page.