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Alex McFarland and Todd Starnes discuss Starnes' book "The Golden Age," the importance of preserving American history, and the church's role in politics. Later, McFarland explains why socialism is incompatible with America's constitutional republic and Judeo-Christian values.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.truthandliberty.net/subscribe  Donate here: https://www.truthandliberty.net/donate  

K.T. McFarland joins Michael Cohen to discuss the latest with the Iran war, what would happen if Iran obtained a nuclear weapon, and much more. 

Michael Cohen challenges mainstream political narratives while defending Donald Trump's influence, policies, and movement. Joined by K.T. McFarland and Laura Loomer, Cohen explores Trump's strategy toward Iran, Middle East geopolitics, West Wing tensions, Ukraine, and the growing divide within American politics. He also calls for accountability, forgiveness, independent thinking, and an end to partisan “cult mentalities.”

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance on the morning show to talk about our ongoing conflict with Iran and other top national headlines.

This week we talk about Duane's trip to a couple of Michigan tracks, all the racing from around the area and the news dropping of Cleetus McFarland coming to the Dome in St Louis.

48:03- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: "Trump’s three-front offensive hits cartels, Canada and economic blackout on Iran" (Just the News); SCOTUS hands President Trump voting win; Iran's economy; Other news of the day 57:16- Tommy Jannarone, Owner of Ocean View Restaurant Topic: Ocean/Monmouth County Spotlight 1:07:08- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Iran's economic breakdown 1:21:13- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Treasury announcement 1:42:09- Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: SCOTUS handing Trump a mail-in voting win 1:57:58- Art Del Cueto, Border Security Advisor for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and a 21-year veteran of the Border Patrol Topic: 1300 arrested after ICE's "Operation Safe Community" in Maryland and Virginia 2:08:14- Daniel Patino, Fundraiser for Food for the Poor Topic: Food for the PoorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew and Dwain McFarland react to the Ashton Jeanty injury and Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starter before diving into the biggest fantasy takeaways from preseason Week 2. 0:00 - Introduction4:20 - Ashton Jeanty10:32 - Deshaun Watson16:05 - George Kittle20:20 - Marshawn Lloyd & Matthew Golden25:13 - RJ Harvey & Jonah Coleman29:51 - Tua Tagovailoa & Michael Penix Jr.33:05 - Bucky Irving & Kenneth Gainwell37:41 - Caleb Douglas38:55 - Dontayvion Wicks & Tank Bigsby40:43 - Ja'Kobi Lane43:05 - Terrance Ferguson45:07 - Chiefs RB situation47:00 - Malik Davis & Jaydon Blue48:18 - closing timeJoin the FFHH discord: https://discord.gg/FJaK4Kq2af Get Matthew Berry's rankings personalized to your exact league settings, plus more award-winning tools and projections with FantasyLife+. Use code FFHH to save 10% at checkout: https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ffhhGo to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code FOOTBALLHOUR at checkout for $35 off. Minimumpurchase may apply.

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance on the show to discuss the latest news coming out of our ongoing conflict with Iran and why she still believes we've already won the war.

HUGE News For STL!Cleetus McFarland will make his dirt late model debut this December at The Dome for the @GatewayDirt Nationals!Brought to you by Triad Bank, @getawaycarts & STL Lawn Care!It will be very interesting to see how many MORE people attend just to see Cleetus, Charlie Marlow discusses

Another show without James, so we brought in some heavy hitters. First, Matt welcomes on Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland to break down the Keenan Allen signing in Indy and how it affects Josh Downs (03:30) as well as the unfortunate Jayden Higgins ACL injury and subsequent effects for the Texans receiving corps (25:00). Then, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler from the 'Heed The Call' podcast hop on for a look at interesting receiver rooms for the Cleveland Browns (45:30) and New York Jets (01:03:00). We close the show with Marc and Dan's choices for offseason storylines they don't want to hear any more of (01:26:00).

My conversation with Maria starts at about 34 minutes in to today's show after headlines and clips should be LIVE at 11AM EST with Jeff Jarvis and then again at 6 or 7 with JL Cauvin I hope you are doing ok here in the dog days Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno is CEO of RepresentUs. She is an advocate, author, and lawyer with two decades of experience globally and within the US on issues of corruption, authoritarianism, organized crime, and human rights. Maria has held multiple senior positions at Human Rights Watch and served as executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, at the helm of a team running groundbreaking state and national campaigns. A Peruvian-American, Maria came of age in Peru at a time of internal armed conflict, economic crisis, and then corrupt autocracy. Early in her career, she contributed to the  extradition and trial on charges of corruption and crimes against humanity of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori. Her narrative non-fiction book "There Are No Dead Here: A Story of Murder and Denial in Colombia" (Bold Type Books, Feb. 2017), won the  2018 Juan E. Méndez Human Rights Book Award, and the Spanish translation is on its third  printing. Maria earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from New York University School of Law and served as a judicial clerk on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

47:28- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Topic: Primaries today and the impact on the Trump administration; President Trump goes after CNN reporter 58:53- Ryan Eldredge, Sales & Marketing Director for Six Flags Great Adventure Topic: Ocean/Monmouth County Spotlight 1:07:18- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: MOU expiration and the future of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran 1:22:23- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: The state of the U.S. debt and U.S. dollar; Fort Knox in the news 1:41:58- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: President Trump's effort to decrease crime 1:55:10- Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcast Topic: "Florida needs Byron Donalds to protect the DeSantis legacy" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this second installment of their conversation on depression in oncology, Daniel C. McFarland, DO, and Boris Kiselev, MD, moved from diagnosis, covered in Part 1, into treatment. The discussion opened with the differential diagnoses that need to be ruled out before starting therapy: delirium, bipolar disorder, medical conditions such as endocrinopathies and severe anemia, and neurocognitive issues stemming from central nervous system involvement or dementia. McFarland and Kiselev outlined the specific red flags that should prompt an oncologist to bring in a mental health specialist rather than manage treatment alone, including suicidality, psychosis, and complex psychiatric histories.From there, the conversation turned to how depression is categorized by severity using the PHQ-9 scale, and how that severity, along with patient preference and access to care, should guide the choice between lifestyle modification, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. Kiselev introduced a simplified 4-drug toolkit for oncologists: 1 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, 1 serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, mirtazapine (Remeron), and bupropion, explaining how to match each option to a patient's specific symptoms and adverse effect (AE) concerns.The back half of their discussion served as a practical walkthrough for starting a patient on medication. They covered how to frame the conversation to reduce stigma, what to say about timelines for benefit, and specific dosing and titration guidance for each of the 4 core drugs. McFarland and Kiselev closed by highlighting the most common AEs to flag upfront, a real-world case illustrating why dose titration matters, and general guidance on how long patients typically stay on treatment.McFarland is the director of the Psycho-Oncology Program at Wilmot Cancer Center and a medical oncologist who specializes in head, neck, and lung cancer, in addition to being the psycho-oncology editorial advisory board member for the journal ONCOLOGY. Kiselev is a consult liaison psychiatrist at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, an assistant professor in the Psycho-oncology Program in the Department of Supportive Oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, and an assistant professor in internal medicine.00:02-02:24: Recap of the prior episode and framing for treatment02:24-11:17: Ruling out other causes: delirium, bipolar disorder, medical conditions, and neurocognitive issues11:49-15:17: Deciding when an oncologist can treat directly vs when to refer to a mental health specialist15:45-23:01: Categorizing depression severity with the PHQ-9 and matching it to lifestyle, psychotherapy, or medication23:46-26:05: Choosing between non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment based on severity and access26:05-35:49: Selecting a medication from a core 4-drug toolkit and preparing the patient to start it37:30-48:30: Drug-specific dosing, titration strategy, and managing common adverse effects50:37-51:59: How long patients typically stay on treatment and closing thoughts

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to discuss this afternoon's rally in Nassau County, which will highlight new FBI crime statistics. President Donald Trump is set to attend to tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel before holding a news conference focused on public safety.

49:51- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Primaries today; Fauci's concerns about miscarriages with COVID vaccine; Other news of the day 59:40- Marilyn Schlossbach, Chef with two restaurants in Long Branch and Spring Lake and founder of Oshin Oil Topic: Monmouth/Ocean County Spotlight 1:08:33- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Latest in Iran; Donald Trump's impending visit to Havana 1:22:00- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Japanese bonds, Gold & Silver news 1:32:42- Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow in the new Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom Topic: President Trump's $10 billion BBC lawsuit 1:42:41- Dr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author of "The Miracles Among Us," and contributor to Fox News Topic: President Trump's executive order to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines; Dr. Fauci's warning of miscarriage risks related to the COVID vaccine 1:56:56- Eric Barrett, Jimmi Hendrix's road manager and the author of the new book "Experienced: On the Road with Jimmi Hendrix and Beyond" Topic: His new book, his career working with Jimmi Hendrix and other musiciansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Yippie Kai Yay Mother Phloxer! Thanks to Bruce Willis' Die Hard for the opening of this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into all things Phlox on the second show of August 2026. Speaking of August - Summer is chugging along! Fall clothing and back to school advertising abounds.  Matt tells a story about a wonderful Canadian small business success story.  Bindweed has been a HUGE problem this year.  The trio discuss its insurgence.  River pebbles are a MAINTENANCE nightmare.   "Honeydew," with regards to insects, is all about poop. Plant phlox to attract hornets and wasps and they'll do the pest control for you.  Seriously.  Phlox are native to North America.  In fact, they are a Canadian export. You gotta do a whole lot wrong to have a birch fail to thrive...White Eyes Flame Series Phlox seem to grow to unimaginable heights on The McFarland's property. Phlox need air circulation.  FULL STOP. Don't plant phlox anywhere near Bee Balm.  Phlox do not like coffee or tea grounds as a soil amendment.  Companion plants for phlox?  We gotchu covered. Matt highlights how to bloom bomb using astilbe - a plant noted for short bloom times. Jack bonked Lynne over the head on their first prehistoric date...Franz Schubert...Matt gushes. What's the difference between a Cottage Garden and a Country Cottage Garden?Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran which she perceives as a "subtle success" thus far.

50:22- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Topic: Primaries today; Donald Trump & Judge Jeanine Pirro; Other news from the White House 1:02:14- Joe Verderosa, President of the Seaside Heights Historical Society Topic: Monmouth/Ocean County spotlight 1:10:35- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Latest deal in the works between the U.S. and Iran and what this means for our national security 1:24:56- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: China's gold buying spree; Scott Bessent 1:47:24- Dr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author of "The Miracles Among Us," and contributor to Fox News Topic: Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak 2:07:26- Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, Minority Whip of the New York City Council representing the 48th District Topic: Hate crimes soaring under MamdaniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape is joined by Erin McFarland, Development Coordinator at Urban Harvest STL and Beth Austin, Horticulturist and master gardener to answer your gardening questions.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins John Catsimatidis, Jake Novak & Michael Cohen on Sid & Friends in the Morning.

0:30 - Fauci takes the fifth 13:50 - Hawley embarrasses Fauci for taking the 5th 31:56 - State level charges 56:05 - Quince Strategy's Maximilian Garely asks: Has China cloned your congressman? 01:04:41 - Writer, author, and former Democratic fundraiser Evan Barker discusses her newly released book Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative. 01:30:01 - Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland says the conflict with Iran may seem slow-moving, but argues the U.S. is hitting Iran where it hurts most: economically. KT is also the author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People" 01:37:02 - Real American Heroes 01:41:19 - Sports & Politics 02:02:17 - Drew Holden, who writes at his substack “Holden Court”, explains how Legacy Media’s Fauci Love Affair Might’ve Buried COVID’s Origins. You can follow Drew on X @DrewHolden360See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50:50- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Topic: President Trump in Michigan; President Trump meeting with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu 1:01:17- Assemblyman Robert Auth, New Jersey Assemblyman representing the 39th district (Bergen & Passaic) Topic: Renewing the push to match voter rolls with jury records 1:12:12- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: President Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy; Netanyahu 1:25:20- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: Melania and Barron Trump assassination threat video by Iran 2:01:04- Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: "Why criminal referral of Jack Smith was 100% justified" (Fox News op ed) 2:11:46- Patrick Warburton, actor and comedian best remembered for his role as Puddy on "Seinfeld" Topic: His storied acting and stand-up career; Performing at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center on August 9th at 7 pm in Chester, NYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KT McFarland, former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on the war in Iran.  McFarland and guest host Paul Mauro discussed the latest pause in the war in the region, as McFarland says the United States is sending reinforcements in the region, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Its all about the Lily!This week's episode of The Growing Season dives, head first, into one of the most popular plant groups in your gardens.Whether they're Asiatic, Oriental or Daylilies, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight their wondrousness.  Matt gives an update on The McFarland's new kitten. What is the difference between a Lily and a Daylily? The McFarland Query System makes its triumphant return. How do you stretch out your lilies's bloom time? Matt discusses an upcoming heritage home design. What are "window counterweights?"  The trio discuss plants that are misnamed. Daylilies will thrive in any soil type.  What about light situation? Jurassic Park references are always welcome. The science of extending bloom is discussed. Daylilies allow you to design with texture.  Jack and Matt detail how. What are "Children Of The Wind?"  A "Japaleaf Maple" is created. Elegant Candy and Strawberry Candy Daylilies are AMAZING!Vibrant coloured and pastel coloured day lilies cap the show off. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to discuss why she's reluctantly beginning to agree with Sid when he says we are stuck in our conflict with Iran.

-Rob unloads on New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, arguing that his promise to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu has about as much legal authority as Barney Fife with an empty bullet. -K.T. McFarland joins the Newsmax hotline to discuss the rise of Democratic Socialists, compare today's campus activism to the Reagan era, analyze Iran's internal power struggle and the broader Middle East realignment, dismiss Zohran Mamdani's Netanyahu rhetoric as political theater, and look ahead to a possible Christmas visit to Rob's new studio. Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHAWN MCFARLAND (Dallas Morning News) Are Rangers as frustrated as Mariners fans? What has fallen short and not worked for the Rangers in terms of expectations? What is at stake for the Rangers in this series? Which of the pitching matchups over the next 4 days catches Shawn's eye the most? :30- Every year we look at the position battles at Seahawks training camp, but this year, it seems there's only one battle. :45- We close out the Thursday show with one last thing.

49:11- Patrick J. Brosnan, Retired and Decorated NYPD Detective and the host of "Pat Brosnan: Live From the Batcave" Saturdays at 9 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Incendiary device fired off in Lower Manhattan 57:44- Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War Topic: Service members killed 1:08:15- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: President Trump's anaconda strategy in Iran 1:22:38- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: U.S. Debt & Treasuries; AI bubble; Central Banks aggressively buying Gold. Silver's historic relationship with Gold 1:56:50- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: Incendiary device in Lower Manhattan 2:07:25- Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivors Topic: President Trump pushing back on Mamdani's threat to have Netanyahu arrestedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps President Trump's primetime address from the East Room of the White House focused heavily on election integrity and declassified documents, reviving familiar claims about election vulnerabilities and the 2020 election and urging the passage of a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote. In other news of the day, federal agents raided the homes of ex-New York City sheriff Anthony Miranda in the Big Apple and Puerto Rico, the burgeoning encampment spreading along Manhattan's West Side has become a symbol of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wrongheaded homelessness policies — and nine blocks east - a mini-Skid Row in Midtown is sad evidence of his economic neglect, and Queens has erupted into massive, spontaneous street celebrations and fan fests following Argentina's thrilling World Cup run and their advancement to the final against Spain. Andrew Giuliani, Brian Kilmeade, Bruce Blakeman, Joe Tacopina & K.T. McFarland join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance on the morning show to offer her thoughts on President Donald Trump's primetime address from the East Room of the White House focused heavily on election integrity and declassified documents, reviving familiar claims about election vulnerabilities and the 2020 election and urging the passage of a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

Welcome to Shaped by Faith! In this inspiring interview, Theresa Rowe sits down with Alison McFarland, owner of Happy Art Studio in Owensboro, Kentucky. Have you ever thought, “I’m just not creative?” Alison shares how her love for art began, what inspired her to open Happy Art Studio, and why creativity has the power to build confidence, reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and bring joy to people of all ages. Happy Art Studio offers pottery painting, pottery wheel classes, acrylic painting, children’s art camps, birthday parties, team-building events, and creative workshops for both beginners and experienced artists. Alison believes everyone has the ability to create something beautiful. Keep reading...

Send us Fan MailWelcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with the FBI agent who transitioned from FBI Special Agent accountant to FBI SWAT sniper and bomb Tech. My guest on today's show, Barry Black, has been involved in investigating multi-million dollar crimes, from being a SWAT sniper at the Waco standoff, a bomb tech at the Oklahoma bombing, and 9/11. Let's get to know Barry. Barry joined the FBI in 1988 and was assigned to the Oklahoma City Division, where he primarily investigated complex financial crimes. Mr. Black served as an FBI SWAT sniper for several years, including a 51-day deployment to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, in 1993. The following year, Mr. Black was certified as a Bomb Technician at the FBI's Hazardous Devices School. In 1995, he was a first responder to the bombing of Oklahoma City's Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and remained a member of the OKBOMB Task Force. As the threat of terrorism grew, Mr. Black was assigned to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he worked with international partners in the global war on terror and trained highly specialized military and counterterrorism units in hostile regions around the world. Domestically, Mr. Black responded to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing, the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the 2005 bombing at the University of Oklahoma, the bombing of a U.S. Air Force recruiting station, and, in a complex undercover operation, helped thwart a 2017 truck bomb attack targeting a major financial center in Oklahoma City. After retiring from the FBI, Mr. Black became an adjunct faculty member at the University of Central Oklahoma's Forensic Science Institute. He has served as a consultant, keynote speaker, and provided commentary for various national and international media outlets and documentaries. In 2026, his book, Hazardous Devices: Memoir of an FBI Bomb Technician, Accountant, and Sniper, was published by McFarland & Company.  Please enjoy the conclusion of my chat with an FBI agent who has had a law enforcement career that is the stuff of movies and books.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      FBI personnel being kicked out of a hotel in Waco to make room for a basketball team. ·      ATF handing over the scene to the FBI.·      Dealing with the child victims on the scene.·      The Texas Rangers' role in the aftermath at Waco.·      Who processed the crime scene?·      Barry responding as a bomb tech. A few years later, on April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nicholes used an improvised explosive device in a U-Haul that detonated in front of the Alfred Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 and injuring 800 people. ·      Barry's wife leaving the target building two minutes before the detonation of the bomb.·      9/11. What was his role as an FBI master bomb tech, and what effect did that have on you?·      His life after the bureau, as a teacher and author.·      David Koresh was a cult leader. How do you reason with this guy?·      His book, Hazardous Devices: Memoir of an FBI Bomb Technician, Accountant and Sniper.·      His thoughts on the current FBI.All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Please visit Barry's website to learn more about him and his career.Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new immigrant enclaves map — which ignores Little Italy and other Italian-American areas of the five boroughs, as well as big Irish and Jewish neighborhoods while spotlighting 30 other areas, including Little Palestine, Koreatown, Little Pakistan and Little Odessa. In other news of the day, President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over - leading to strikes on Iran's IRGC installations targeting the Strait of Hormuz - leaving Iran threatening retaliation and causing fear in the oil market and gas prices amid renewed fighting, and Mayor Mamdani's international affairs commissioner boneheadedly made plans to meet with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The scheduled July 7 meeting – first reported by City Journal – between Commissioner Ana María Archila and Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the UN, ultimately never happened. Angelo Vivolo, Brian Kilmeade, Chazz Palminteri, Joe Tacopina, K.T. McFarland & Michael Cohen join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning to discuss President Trump declaring the ceasefire with Iran over, leading to strikes on Iran's IRGC installations targeting the Strait of Hormuz. This leaves Iran threatening retaliation and causing fear in the oil market and gas prices amid renewed fighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsAssmann, Jan. Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt. Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press, 2005.Ariès, Philippe. The Hour of Our Death. Translated by Helen Weaver. Knopf, 1981.Beard, Mary, John North, and Simon Price. Religions of Rome. 2 vols. Cambridge University Press, 1998.Blackmore, Susan. Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences. Prometheus Books, 1993.Boyce, Mary. Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. Routledge, 1979.Bremmer, Jan N. The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife: The 1995 Read-Tuckwell Lectures at the University of Bristol. Routledge, 2002.Chalmers, David J. “Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness.” Journal of Consciousness Studies 2, no. 3 (1995): 200–219.Fenwick, Peter, and Elizabeth Fenwick. The Art of Dying: A Journey to Elsewhere. Continuum, 2008.Graf, Fritz, and Sarah Iles Johnston. Ritual Texts for the Afterlife: Orpheus and the Bacchic Gold Tablets. 2nd ed. Routledge, 2013.Greyson, Bruce. After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond. St. Martin's Essentials, 2021.Greyson, Bruce. “The Near-Death Experience Scale: Construction, Reliability, and Validity.” Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 171, no. 6 (1983): 369–375.Griffiths, Roland R., William A. Richards, Una McCann, and Robert Jesse. “Psilocybin Can Occasion Mystical-Type Experiences Having Substantial and Sustained Personal Meaning and Spiritual Significance.” Psychopharmacology 187, no. 3 (2006): 268–283.Hornung, Erik. The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife. Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press, 1999.Johnston, Sarah Iles. Restless Dead: Encounters between the Living and the Dead in Ancient Greece. University of California Press, 1999.Kerr, Christopher W., et al. “End-of-Life Dreams and Visions: A Longitudinal Study of Hospice Patients' Experiences.” Journal of Palliative Medicine 17, no. 3 (2014): 296–303.Le Goff, Jacques. The Birth of Purgatory. Translated by Arthur Goldhammer. University of Chicago Press, 1984.Moody, Raymond A. Life After Life. Mockingbird Books, 1975.Nahm, Michael, Bruce Greyson, Emily Williams Kelly, and Erlendur Haraldsson. “Terminal Lucidity: A Review and a Case Collection.” Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 55, no. 1 (2012): 138–142.Nelson, Kevin R., Michelle Mattingly, Sherman A. Lee, and Frederick A. Schmitt. “Does the Arousal System Contribute to Near Death Experience?” Neurology 66, no. 7 (2006): 1003–1009.Obayashi, Hiroshi, ed. Death and Afterlife: Perspectives of World Religions. Greenwood Press, 1992.Osis, Karlis, and Erlendur Haraldsson. At the Hour of Death. Avon, 1977.Parnia, Sam, et al. “AWAreness during REsuscitation—II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest.” Resuscitation 191 (2023).Plato. Phaedo. In Plato: Complete Works. Edited by John M. Cooper. Hackett, 1997.Segal, Alan F. Life After Death: A History of the Afterlife in Western Religion. Doubleday, 2004.Stevenson, Ian. Children Who Remember Previous Lives: A Question of Reincarnation. Rev. ed. McFarland, 2001.Taylor, John H., ed. Journey through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Harvard University Press / British Museum Press, 2010.Tucker, Jim B. Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives. St. Martin's Press, 2005.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Translated by Monika B. Vizedom and Gabrielle L. Caffee. University of Chicago Press, 1960.van Lommel, Pim, Ruud van Wees, Vincent Meyers, and Ingrid Elfferich. “Near-Death Experience in Survivors of Cardiac Arrest: A Prospective Study in the Netherlands.” The Lancet 358, no. 9298 (2001): 2039–2045.Xu, Gang, et al. “Surge of Neurophysiological Coupling and Connectivity of Gamma Oscillations in the Dying Human Brain.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 120, no. 19 (2023).Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

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50:02- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Trump Accounts; Graham Planter; Accused Charlie Kirk killer in court; Other news of the day 59:05- Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow in the new Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedo Topic: Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson's court appearance 1:12:21- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Current state of the U.S.-Israel relationship; Aftermath of negotiations in Doha 1:29:21- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Aggressive rise of stock indexes 1:40:47- Sheriff Shaun Golden, Monmouth County Sheriff Topic: BJ's roof collapse 1:48:53- Robert Greenway, Senior VP of American Global Strategies, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham Accords Topic: Iranian performer calls for President Trump's assassination at Khamenei's funeral 2:01:23- Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, Republican representing New Jersey's 24th legislative district Topic: Why Mikie Sherrill hasn't called a State of Emergency in NJ 2:12:47- Dr. Gil Lederman, Expert in Prostate Cancer and the host of "Radiosurgery New York with Dr. Gil Lederman" on AM 970 The Answer Topic: His letter to the editor of the New York TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott Jennings focused on the latest developments surrounding NATO and the ongoing political controversy involving Graham Platner, examining the implications for both domestic politics and America’s role on the world stage. The program featured former Congressman Mike Rogers discussing Michigan’s evolving Senate race following Mallory McMorrow’s exit, the rise of Abdul El-Sayed, and what he sees as the Democratic Party’s ideological shift. Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joined the show to analyze the latest news from the NATO summit and the alliance’s response to emerging global security challenges, while Jon Fetherston weighed in on the continuing developments surrounding the Platner controversy and the political fallout. Throughout the broadcast, Jennings blended campaign analysis, foreign policy, and political commentary into a comprehensive look at the issues shaping the national conversation. https://www.chevron.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail From accountant to FBI Special Agent, FBI SWAT sniper, and bomb Tech. My guest on today's show, Barry Black, has been involved in investigating multi-million dollar crimes, from being a SWAT sniper at the Waco standoff, a bomb tech at the Oklahoma bombing, and 9/11. My guest on the show today is FBI Special Agent, ret. Barry Black. Part two airs next Sunday.Let's get to know Barry. Barry joined the FBI in 1988 and was assigned to the Oklahoma City Division, where he primarily investigated complex financial crimes. Mr. Black served as an FBI SWAT sniper for several years, including a 51-day deployment to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, in 1993. The following year, Mr. Black was certified as a Bomb Technician at the FBI's Hazardous Devices School. In 1995, he was a first responder to the bombing of Oklahoma City's Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and remained a member of the OKBOMB Task Force. As the threat of terrorism grew, Mr. Black was assigned to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he worked with international partners in the global war on terror and trained highly specialized military and counterterrorism units in hostile regions around the world. Domestically, Mr. Black responded to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing, the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the 2005 bombing at the University of Oklahoma, the bombing of a U.S. Air Force recruiting station, and in a complex undercover operation, helped thwart a 2017 truck bomb attack targeting a major financial center in Oklahoma City. After retiring from the FBI, Mr. Black became an adjunct faculty member at the University of Central Oklahoma's Forensic Science Institute. He has served as a consultant, keynote speaker, and provided commentary for various national and international media outlets and documentaries. In 2026, his book, Hazardous Devices: Memoir of an FBI Bomb Technician, Accountant, and Sniper, was published by McFarland & Company.  Please enjoy this fascinating discussion with an FBI agent who has had a law enforcement career that they make movies and books about.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      What influenced Barry into becoming an FBI agent? The influence of his little league coach being an FBI agent. ·      The FBI only wanting accounts and lawyers as members.·      Being fast-tracked as an FBI agent because he had an accounting degree.·      Accountant to sniper/bomb tech.·      Being the youngest member of his academy class.·      What drew him into SWAT and being a sniper?·      Waco. February 28–April 19, 1993. At what stage of the standoff did he get called in?·      David Koresh was a cult leader. How do you reason with this guy?·      Huge tactical disadvantage with the geography. Using Bradley armored vehicles from Fort Hood as moving cover and concealment.·      What comes to his mind when he hears this from Wikipedia? “After 51 days, on April 19, 1993, the FBI launched a CS gas (tear gas) attack in an attempt to force the Branch Davidians out of the compound's buildings. Shortly thereafter, the Mount Carmel Center became engulfed in flames. The fire and the reaction to the final attack within the group resulted in the deaths of 76 Branch Davidians, including 20–28 children and Koresh.”·      How much of the decision-making at Waco was boots on the ground compared to Washington DC calling the shots?·      Was there a clear chain of command and IC in Waco? All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Please visit Barry's website to learn more about him and his career.Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show

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On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid preview's Saturday's 250th birthday celebration for our great nation, as Americans across the globe get ready to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend. In other news of the day, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are holding their wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, the city's $125.8 billion budget deal doesn't include a previously planned NYPD headcount increase — coming after Mayor Mamdani faced pressure from his base to scrap his plan to add more officers, President Trump is facing ethics questions over a luxury Boeing jet gifted by the Qatari government and his finances that skyrocketed 4x past his 2024 earnings, and free agent center Mitchell Robinson - fresh off winning an NBA title with the New York Knicks - has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal to sign with the Boston Celtics. Bill O'Reilly, Brian Geltzeiler, K.T. McFarland, Rich Lowry & Vincent Vallelong join Sid on this Friday Independence Day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy, Adam, and DMase talk about what else can McFarland and the Preds do this free agency to upgrade the roster, and then Adam projects the Preds' roster for the upcoming season.

This episode, we're stepping back to the golden age of natural history podcasting by resurrecting the format of the classic show Wild Ideas: The Podcast. Joining us on the trail is one of the OG hosts: the man himself, Gordon Maupin. It's a 3-way team-up where each of us brings a heavy-hitting seasonal mystery to the table.First, Steve unravels the rule-breaking world of the Ambystoma polyploid salamander complex, where unisexual lineages are mixing up DNA from different species and blurring the lines of what makes a species a species. Then, Gordon shrinks things down to look at the world of duckweed ecology, a group that includes the smallest flowering plants in the world. Finally, Bill turns our eyes to the skies over the marsh to pull back the curtain on dragonfly migration, looking into the recent science that shows some dragonfly species are multi-generational continental travelers (as well as badass predators).Come listen in as Gordon and the guys answer the question, “What's going on outside?” (Wild Ideas fans, that's for you)This episode was reecorded at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama, NY on May 13, 2026.Episode LinksCheck out the Iroquois National Wildlife Refige and their Bald Eagle Cam.Here's the New York Times article about 7 Podcasts About the Joys of Bird Watching that includes a mention of our show.Episode NotesGetting The Great Egret's Latin Name RightDuring a quick aside this episode, Gordon spotted a Great Egret and Steve tried to recall its scientific name, tentatively going with Erodea alba. He wasn't entirely wrong! The correct name is Ardea alba.While alba means "white," Ardea is Latin for "heron." It also ties back to the ancient myth by everyone's favorite Roman poet Ovid, who wrote about a bird rising directly from the ashes of the burned city of Ardea. What's the Deal With Axolotls?We wondered if the axolotl is in the same genus as the Jefferson and blue spotted salamander (Ambystoma) and yes they are!Species: A. mexicanum (Axolotl) Unlike most members of Ambystomatidae—which typically metamorphose into terrestrial adults—the axolotl exhibits a trait called neoteny (or paedomorphosis). This is where an organism retains juvenile or larval traits into adulthood. Axolotls retains its aquatic, larval features (like its signature feathery external gills) into adulthood and spends its entire life in the water Bill's Hard Claim on ID'ing Jefferson Salamanders Bill said there is no way we could tell if it was a Jefferson salamander: is that true? Bill was basically right if we're talking about visually confirming a female-looking salamander in a blue-spotted/Jefferson overlap zone. Many unisexual individuals cannot be confidently identified by sight, and genetic testing is the clean answer. But during the breeding season, a male with a swollen cloaca is not part of the all-female unisexual lineage, so that can help narrow things down. So, a male in breeding condition can sometimes be identified much more confidently than a female/unisexual-looking animal, but you need to have serious knowledge about species location, morphology, and breeding-season characteristics. The Jefferson Complex vs. the Bigger Unisexual Salamander SituationDuring the episode, Bill had a “wait, what are we even talking about?” moment while Steve was explaining the huge all-female/unisexual Ambystoma salamander lineage.Steve was talking about the big-picture version: a bizarre evolutionary group that can involve genomes from several mole salamander species, including Blue-spotted, Jefferson, Small-mouthed, Streamside, and Tiger Salamanders.Bill, though, was thinking what we hear more about in the Northeast and Great Lakes region: the “Jefferson complex,” or the Blue-spotted/Jefferson Salamander mess. Around here, that usually means you can't usually ID a Jefferson Salamanders or a Blue-spotted Salamander down to species because the sally in front of you may belong to the all-female, polyploid lineage that can't be confidently sorted out just by looking at them.So Bill's question was basically: “Hold on. Is this identification nightmare only a Jefferson/Blue-spotted thing, or does it happen with the other species too?”And the answer is: yep. It can happen with the others too.The narrower Jefferson complex usually refers to the Blue-spotted/Jefferson part of the story, especially in places where those are the main overlapping species. But when scientists zoom out and include the other players (Small-mouthed, Streamside, and Eastern Tiger Salamanders) they usually refer to the whole thing as the unisexual Ambystoma lineage.So the practical field takeaway is this: in places where these species overlap, a female-looking Ambystoma salamander may be impossible to identify with confidence by appearance alone. Even experts may only be making an educated guess unless they use genetic testing. Measuring red blood cell size can help estimate ploidy (basically, whether the animal has extra chromosome sets) but DNA testing is the real way to know which genomes are actually in there. Is Duckweed the Smallest Flowering Plant? Yes, but specifically a microscopic type of it. The world's smallest flowering plants belong to the genus Wolffia - Often referred to as "rootless duckweed" or "watermeal," they are the tiniest members of the duckweed family (Lemnaceae) Individual Wolffia plants are usually less than 1 mm long, roughly the size of a pinhead or cornmeal, and the flowers are correspondingly microscopic.Unlike standard duckweed (Lemna), Wolffia plants do not have roots and appear simply as tiny floating green spheres or oval seeds.The plant produces the world's smallest flower, which forms in a tiny depression on the plant's top surface.Because they are so small and have highly efficient asexual budding, they can easily cover a pond in dense mats before you ever notice an individual plant. Can be found across temperate and tropical regions of North, Central, and South America Correction: Ed Yong's An Immense World (UV, not Infrared)During the episode, Bill mentioned Ed Yong's phenomenal book, An Immense World, and noted that researchers are increasingly discovering how many animals can see in the infrared spectrum. His memory slipped slightly on this one! Yong actually discusses the growing scientific realization that many animals see in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, not infrared. (Though as you'll see below, dragonflies do have a few tricks up their sleeves on the other end of the spectrum). Gordon's Question: Infrared Vision & Dragonfly MatingBill's misremembering of what was in An Immense World was prompted by Gordon asking a fantastic question during the recording: Can dragonflies see in the infrared spectrum, and if they can, are they using it to navigate during migration?First, a quick clarification: when most of us hear “infrared,” we immediately picture thermal imaging — animals glowing in the dark, Predator vision, that whole thing. That is not what we're talking about here. Dragonflies do not appear to see heat signatures.What they may be able to see is near-infrared — light just beyond the deepest red wavelengths visible to humans. Near-infrared is not heat vision. It is more like an invisible extension of red.According to a recent study published in January 2026 by researchers in Osaka, Japan, some dragonfly species have visual pigments that are sensitive to extremely long red wavelengths, possibly reaching into the near-infrared edge of the spectrum. That alone is pretty wild. But the discovery also highlights a striking example of parallel evolution between insects and primates. Millions of years ago, the ancestors of humans and other primates evolved molecular changes that helped produce red-sensitive vision. This new research suggests that some dragonflies may have independently evolved a similar molecular tuning mechanism for detecting red light. However, while primate red vision operates within the visible spectrum, some dragonflies appear to have pushed that sensitivity even farther, toward the boundary between deep red and near-infrared.So what are they doing with this ability? Probably not navigating migration, at least as far as we know.The better-supported idea is that this long-wavelength vision helps dragonflies identify mates quickly in flight. Male and female dragonflies can reflect red and near-infrared light differently, especially against green vegetation. So for an animal making split-second decisions while zipping around at high speed, that extra visual contrast could be a big deal. So to answer Gordon's question, dragonflies may be seeing farther into the red/near-infrared edge of the spectrum than we can, but based on what researchers currently know, they're probably using that ability for rapid sex recognition, not long-distance navigation. It's more of a high-speed dragonfly dating filter than infrared GPS.The Missing Piece: Visual Cues and "Leading Lines" in MigrationOne big element Bill neglected to mention in covering how dragonfies navigate during migration is the VISUAL piece – that they also use what they're seeing! That is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Dragonflies are also extremely visual animals. Those huge compound eyes are not just for decoration. So, what they're seeing is likely a key piece in their migration toolbox. Migrating dragonflies are often observed moving along major landscape features: coastlines, mountain ridges, river valleys, and other long, continuous edges. Biologists sometimes refer to these kinds of features as leading lines, because they can help guide or funnel migrating animals across the landscape.That doesn't mean a dragonfly is looking down and thinking, “Ah yes, the Susquehanna River. I'll take this south.” But these landscape features can still matter in several ways.Coastlines can keep migrants from drifting too far over open water, which is risky for an insect that eventually needs to land, rest, and feed.Mountain ridges and long hillsides can create useful air currents and updrafts, allowing dragonflies to ride favorable winds and conserve energy.River corridors can provide both a visual pathway and good stopover habitat, with water, vegetation, and plenty of small flying insects to eat when they need to refuel.The overall migration story for dragonflies probably isn't “dragonflies have one magic compass.” It's more like they are combining a bunch of cues at once: the visual structure of the landscape below them, as well as the elements covered during the episode. Steve's Questions: Resident vs. Migratory Green Darners & The Thermal Genetic SwitchDuring the episode, Steve asked two really good questions about Common Green Darners: if some are migratory and some are resident, how do they know which group to mate with? And could temperature be the thing that nudges a young darner down one path or the other?The first answer is surprisingly simple: they probably don't know, and they probably don't care.For a long time, researchers assumed these groups were reproductively isolated, believing residents emerged and died before the migratory cohort reached adulthood, but modern research has overturned this idea. According to a comprehensive review by Michael L. May and John H. Matthews, adult flight periods absolutely overlap in mid-summer, and genetic testing reveals zero genetic differentiation between the groups. The entire continental population belongs to a single, randomly mating gene pool. So when a Common Green Darner is ready to mate, it is probably not checking whether the other darner is from the “resident” or “migratory” team. It is just mating with another mature Common Green Darner in the same airspace. Very romantic. Very dragonfly.Steve's second question gets at something even more interesting: what makes one generation migrate while another stays put?This is where temperature, day length, and seasonal timing seem to matter a lot. A Green Darner nymph developing in warm water during long summer days may be pushed toward faster development. That can produce adults that emerge, feed heavily, build up energy reserves, and migrate south in late summer or fall.But if nymphs are developing as temperatures drop and days get shorter, their development can slow down. Instead of rushing to become adults, they may overwinter as aquatic nymphs and emerge the following year. Those individuals can then become part of the resident breeding population in northern ponds.So Steve's instinct was basically right: environmental conditions appear to play a huge role in shaping whether a darner develops quickly and migrates, or slows down and overwinters.The only thing to be careful about is the phrase “genetic switch.” There probably are changes in gene expression involved. Temperature and day length can absolutely affect how insects develop, but in Common Green Darners, we should probably think of it less as a single switch being flipped and more as a whole developmental pathway being shaped by the environment.The short version: migratory and resident Green Darners are not separate species or rival dragonfly factions. They appear to be part of one big, mixed population whose life cycle can play out in different ways depending on timing, temperature, and local conditions.Sponsors and Ways to Support UsThank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes.Support us on Patreon.Works CitedHallworth, M. T., Marra, P. P., McFarland, K. P., Zahendra, S., & Studds, C. E. (2018). Tracking dragons: stable isotopes reveal the annual cycle of a long-distance migratory insect. Biology Letters, 14(12), 20180741. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2018.0741.Hu, G., Lim, K. S., Horvitz, N., Clark, S. J., Reynolds, D. R., Sapir, N., & Chapman, J. W. (2016). Mass seasonal bioflows of high-flying insect migrants. Science, 354(6319), 1584–1587. doi: 10.1126/science.aah4379.Knight, S. M., Pitman, G. M., Flockhart, D. T. T., & Norris, D. R. (2019). Radio-tracking reveals how wind and temperature influence the pace of daytime insect migration. Biology Letters, 15(6), 20190327. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2019.0327.Lancaster, L. T., Dudaniec, R. Y., Chauhan, P., Wellenreuther, M., Svensson, E. I., & Hansson, B. (2016). Gene expression under thermal stress varies across a geographic range expansion front. Molecular Ecology, 25(5), 1141–1156. doi: 10.1111/mec.13548.May, M. L. (2013). A critical overview of progress in studies of migration of dragonflies (Odonata: Anisoptera), with emphasis on North America. Journal of Insect Conservation, 17(1), 1–15.May, M. L., & Matthews, J. H. (2008). Migration in Odonata: a case study of Anax junius. In A. Córdoba-Aguilar (Ed.), Dragonflies and Damselflies: Model Organisms for Ecological and Evolutionary Research (pp. 63–77). Oxford University Press.Sato, R., Terakita, A., & Koyanagi, M. (2026). Dragonfly red opsins share a common tuning mechanism with mammalian red opsins and further enhancement of near-infrared sensitivity. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.Trottier, R. (1971). 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53:28- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: SCOTUS decisions; other news of the day 1:13:12- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Latest in the U.S.-Iran negotiations; Israel-Lebanon agreement 1:26:26- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Review of “Why now you should roll over a portion of your 401(k) and/or IRA into a physical gold and silver IRA; David’s limited-time offer to help people benefit in physical gold and silver 1:37:58- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation Topic: 3 killed and 15 shot days after launch of gun violence office in Chicago 1:49:15- Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century" Topic: SCOTUS rulings 2:03:46- Kyle Bailey, Aviation analyst, pilot, former FAA Safety Team representative, and the author of "Witness: JFK Jr.'s Fatal Flight" Topic: Drone strikes JetBlue plane landing at JFKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas A&M lands elite wide receiver Eric McFarland, solidifying one of their most balanced recruiting classes ever and sending shockwaves through the college football landscape. Ohio State, Clemson, Texas, and Notre Dame also score game-changing commitments, reshuffling the national recruiting rankings. Will these powerhouse programs maintain momentum as flip season heats up and NIL strategies intensify? Brian Smith breaks down the strategic moves by Texas A&M, the surprise win by Ohio State for offensive lineman Cade Moss, and Clemson's under-the-radar resurgence, including the commitment of Jayden Aparicio-Bailey. Key insights include Georgia's uncharacteristic struggle for defensive back commitments, the evolving impact of new “five for five” eligibility rules–with Alabama already getting started–and which Big Ten and SEC teams are punching above their weight. Don't miss this insider analysis on where elite prospects like Ismael Camara could land—and how these shifts will shape the race for college football supremacy. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Joe Piscopo Show 6-23-26 Joe Piscopo is broadcasting live from the offices of Times Square Alliance overlooking Times Square in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. 27:49- Dr. Carlos Campo, President and CEO of Museum of the Bible Topic: Museum of the Bible 40:40- Jeff Coltin, Editor-in-Chief of City & State New York Topic: Primary Day in New York 56:21- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Primaries today; Three non-citizens admit to knowingly voting in federal elections despite ineligibility; Vandalism of reflecting pool; Other news of the day 1:05:27- Tom Harris, President of Times Square Alliance Topic: Broadcasting from Times Square Alliance; Upcoming events in Times Square 1:14:01- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Iran peace talks in Switzerland 1:28:49- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Why now you should roll over a portion of your 401(k) and/or IRA into an IRA with physical gold and silver- PART 4 1:40:05- Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Broadcast from Times Square tonight 1:51:02- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Broadcasting from Times Square; America's 250th Anniversary 2:06:03- Arthur Lih, Inventor & CEO of LifeVac and the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie" Topic: America's 250th; Portions of the proceeds of Patriots, Pasta, & Piscopo going to Equal First Aid 2:19:28- Chef Glenn Rolnick, Culinary Director of Carmine's Topic: What's on the menu for Patriots, Pasta, & Piscopo tomorrow nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is the episode you've all been waiting for. We're putting 'em on the dash for today's episode as Cleetus McFarland joins the Door Bumper Clear gang remotely this Monday to discuss his latest NASCAR ventures - including Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. But he's not alone. Danny Stockman, aka Downforce Danny, joins us in studio to kick off the month of June right. Tommy gets candid with Cleetus about the DBC gang's true feelings towards the internet star, and why the keyboard warriors are all wrong about their concerns. Squirrell McNutt makes a surprise cameo to ask his buddy Cleetus a very important question, and the crew digests Ryan Preece's penalty being upheld by the appeals panel.  Plus, Cleetus details the plans for his newly purchased Pro Late Model as he sets his sights on the ultimate goal: an eventual start in the Daytona 500. Spot On Spot Off, Reaction Theater, Ask DBC, and S*** Show Hall of Fame make this episode a must watch! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.