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On today's show: A Correction: cat hair was found in diabetes drugs, not vaccines. Novo Nordisk's $16.5 billion acquisition Catalent — FDA contamination at the Indiana facility.Your host Crystal is a former clinical trials manager who read a Form 990 recreationally, and it ruined her life. Today we're doing a forensic accounting of nothing.THE MORGELLONS RESEARCH FOUNDATION IRS FILINGSThe Morgellons Research Foundation (MRF), "founded" by Mary Leitao, filed IRS Form 990 returns showing zero program service expenses. Not low. Zero.2004 Form 990: $318 in contributions. $0 expenses.2005 Form 990: $0 program expenses.2006 Form 990: Missing. This is the peak year — national TV, maximum donations, phones ringing. That return has never been located. Revenue reported retroactively: ~$29,000.MRF's sole named grant recipient was Thornton/Thorstensen Labs. Operator Michael Carlson was later indicted on 51 counts of falsifying test results. The lab was already decertified by the time the grant was granted. The MRF patient registry — real people, real names — has never been accounted for. No response to date from 2.23.26 open records request to OHSU.THE DOMAINmorgellons.org was registered March 14, 2002 by dkornsin@hotmail.com — not Mary Leitao, not any board member. That registrant possibly links to 2345.com, Chinese software infrastructure. Earliest site capture (June 5, 2002) lists a California fax number, contact morgellons@aol.com, and web designer Amy DiFerrari.DOUGLAS EWING BUCKNER SR —Fake DOCTORDouglas Buckner is listed as Vice President of the MRF board and identified as “Dr. Douglas Buckner PhD” on federal tax documents, in the Washington Post Magazine, and on Coast to Coast AM (February 2005). He is not a doctor. No MD. No PhD. No dissertation, residency, license, or verifiable work history. Born July 1946, Tennessee. Lived in Waycross, Georgia 35 years. Now on his father's land in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Bankruptcy filing, tax lien on record. His wife Janelle Fossen is the MRF board secretary. Two board seats, one household.On the 2005 Coast to Coast broadcast, host George Noory calls him a physician and Doctor repeatedly. Buckner never corrects him. He describes Morgellons symptoms accurately but frames the fibers as visually bizarre. They're not — they look like common textile fibers. The actual anomaly is fibers embedded under intact skin and emerging from wounds. The paranormal framing is intentionally discrediting perhaps, guilty as charged. KENNETH COWLES — DIED IN HIS SLEEP AT 53Kenneth Cowles served as MRF Director of PR and Media, unpaid. Day job: production assistant on Guiding Light. He says he found Morgellons by sending a mass email looking for a story and hearing back from a woman in Tacoma, Washington. Didn't believe her at first. Eventually did. That led him to Mary Leitao.From a soap opera set, Cowles placed Morgellons on KTVU Fox San Francisco, stations in Reno and Houston, and in 2006 on ABC News prime time and NBC. Correction: the rumored $10,000 plane ticket to Tulsa and $2,000 phone bill were Kenneth Cowles, not Dale Cowler.Kenneth Cowles died October 2007, age 53. “Peacefully in his sleep,” per Mary Leitao. Forty-eight days after Charles E. Holman, former MRF chairman, died at 54. Holman had asked Mary for access to the financial statements and was refused. Mary's husband Edward Leitao died at 54 of cardiac arrest months before she incorporated the MRF. Three men connected to this foundation. All dead in their 50s. Nobody wrote about it.MRF BOARD: William T. Harvey (chairman, NASA), Mary Leitao (founder), Douglas Buckner (VP, not a doctor), Dale Cowler (CPA/treasurer), Janelle Fossen (secretary, Buckner's wife), Kenneth Cowles (PR, deceased), Charles E. Holman (former chair, deceased).OSU open records request 26-100 filed February 23, 2026 — no response. Death certificates not known for Edward Leitao, Charles Holman, Kenneth Cowles.moremorgellons.com

Re-Release:  How do you define success? In this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian and member of the legendary "Magnificent Seven," the first U.S. women's gymnastics team to win Olympic gold at the 1996 Olympic Games. Dominique shares powerful insights from her journey as an elite athlete, including the challenges she faced behind the scenes, how her definition of success has evolved over the years, and what helped her build resilience through difficult experiences. Kristel and Dominique also discuss how parents can better support children in sports, how to navigate high-pressure environments, and why redefining success is essential for long-term happiness and well-being. Today, Dominique continues to inspire the next generation through the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, where she is helping create a healthier culture in youth athletics. If you are interested in high performance, resilience, leadership, and redefining success, you won't want to miss this conversation. Listen now! Key Takeaways from This Episode • How Dominique Dawes' definition of success has evolved throughout her life • Behind-the-scenes insights from Dominique's Olympic journey • Why defining success the wrong way can lead to unhappiness and burnout • What parents should and should not do when supporting children in athletics • The importance of staying present and enjoying the moment • How elite athletes manage high-pressure situations • What helped Dominique heal from trauma and build resilience • Why parents should research youth sports environments carefully • Strategies Dominique uses to manage stress and build mental strength • A look inside the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies ABOUT Dominique Dawes: Owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, Dominique opened the gyms to continue her commitment to developing a healthy and compassionate culture in the sport of gymnastics. Her first academy opened in the midst of a global pandemic, July 2020 and her second location opened April 2023.  Dawes also holds minority ownership of the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League, and served as the co-chair of the President's Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition under the Obama administration alongside Drew Brees. Alongside LeBron James and Maverick Carter, she recently served as Executive Producer of the Peacock docu-series "Golden", the journey of USA's elite gymnasts on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, which was nominated for a Sports Emmy.     Dawes holds her degree from the University of Maryland and was inducted into UMD's prestigious Hall of Fame in 2022.   In 2023, her hometown of Montgomery County, Maryland will honor her career and legacy with a life size statue to continue inspiring the next generation to follow in her footsteps.   As a wife, mother of four, Olympian and business owner, Dominique Dawes has transcended the world of sports, politics, entertainment and culture. Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies Learn more: Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies https://www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com/ Instagram: @dawesgymnasticsacademy  @daweser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawesgymnasticsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-dawes/ About the Host: Kristel Bauer Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Live Greatly podcast, where she shares insights to help individuals and organizations achieve greater success, well-being, and sustainable high performance. With a background in Integrative Medicine, business, and media, Kristel provides practical strategies to help leaders and teams strengthen resilience, improve mental well-being, and perform at their best. Her work focuses on high-performance habits, leadership development, resilience, mental well-being, and modern work-life balance. Kristel has been featured on ABC News Live, NBC News Daily, Fox Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, and WGN, and is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur. She has also been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer by Forbes in the business and wellness space. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant, Kristel brings a unique perspective to helping organizations create healthier, more successful workplaces. To book Kristel Bauer as a keynote speaker: https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

In this conversation, host Julie DeNofa sits down with Kathy Posey, Paige Butler, and Kim Robbins, three inspiring women serving on the Montgomery County Overdose Prevention Endeavor Board (M-COPE) Kathy and Kim, Co-Founders of M-COPE, share their personal stories of losing a child to addiction and how, after four moms met through the GRASP grief group ( Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) after losing their children to accidental overdose, they realized the need for spreading awareness around the disease of addiction.  Paige also shares her journey through a different perspective of loving a child who is now in recovery from substance use disorder. With their stories, Kathy, Paige, and Kim are now turning their pain into purpose in helping other families heal.  The mission at M-COPE is to collaborate with individuals, communities, schools, and organizations to raise awareness about substance use disorder and the alarming rise in overdose and drug-related deaths in Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Their efforts are grounded in four key pillars: education, awareness, prevention, and remembrance.   Through this approach, they shine a light on the growing drug crisis, work to end the stigma surrounding substance use, and advocate for those currently in need of support as well as for those who can no longer speak for themselves.  Topics Discussed: Advice for parents and families learning to navigate grief after overdose loss The importance of remembering loved ones beyond their addiction Recognizing that everyone grieves differently and giving others more grace Understanding emotional triggers and grief waves after loss Why volunteer-driven organizations play a critical role in community recovery How overdose awareness and prevention efforts are helping communities — CHAPTERS:  00:00 Purpose From Pain - Introduction to MCOPE 03:33 Meet Kathy Posey, Kim Robbins, and Paige Bulter 08:04 What M-Cope is and the Four Pillars: Awareness, Prevention, Education, and Rememberance 11:06 Volunteering, Community Partners, and Supporting Newly Bereaved 15:39 Grief Advice For Families: Connection, Caregiving, Healing, and Support  23:10 Recognizing Grief Waves and Triggers and Finding Joy Again 28:47 Honoring Loved Ones Who Lost Their Lives to Addiction 30:39 The Hope of Recovery  33:52 M-COPE Outreach through Blessing Bags, Narcan Outreach, Scholarships And Community Impact 39:11 Recovery Community Resources — Connect with M-Cope online:  Website: https://mcope.org/  Scholarship: https://mcope.org/scholarship/  Volunteer Opportunities: https://mcope.org/support/#volunteer  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mocope/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=SDyLMs2NFChqDsne&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1DCtwm4WSp%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr — Connect with PRC on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters  FB: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Want even more expert insights and support on the recovery journey? Subscribe to our newsletter for inspiration, mental health tips, and community updates—straight to your inbox!

An accidental revelation outs Amazon Web Services as the company behind a Calvert County datacenter NDA and residents are upset. In Frederick County, data center opponents are collecting signatures for a ballot referendum. Montgomery County rejects proposal for a data center task force. MCPS is piloting AI-based security camera monitoring in three high schools. Have you noticed the increased street garbage after the Snowcrete melt? We have a trash report from Washington DC. And more. Music by A Shrewdness of Apes.

We just wrapped an incredible episode with the talented Belle Brunner (Seams Sew Me), and you won't want to miss her inspiring journey from COVID-19 beginner to a professional fabric designer! She gave us the inside scoop on her debut collection, "Montgomery Mountain Charm," which is a beautiful tribute to her roots in Arkansas. We also dove deep into the world of sewing gear, comparing Juki and Bernina machines while uncovering the secret to adding knee lifts to almost any model. From vintage button collections to the decline of home economics, this conversation was packed with nostalgic stories and practical quilting tips.Belle shared about her amazing retreat center in Arkansas, which sounds like the ultimate getaway for any sewing enthusiast. Whether you're here for the machine talk or the heartfelt stories, this episode truly reminds us why the quilting community is so special. Make sure to follow Belle on Instagram at @seams_sew_me to keep up with all of her latest patterns and fabric collections.Send a textFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

A Montgomery County Police sergeant has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Montgomery County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday night in Damascus. More than a year after a deadly shooting inside a Hagerstown apartment, a Washington County jury has convicted the man responsible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – A landmark Supreme Court victory forces Montgomery County to pay $1.5 million to parents denied the right to opt their children out of LGBT story time. The ruling affirms parental authority and religious freedom, declaring that public education cannot override deeply held faith-based convictions and values...

This week, Steve and Yvonne interview David Yarborough and William Applegate of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, LLC (https://www.yarboroughapplegate.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Yarborough Applegate secured a landmark jury verdict against Amazon for $44.6 million, including $30 million in punitive damages, after a man was catastrophically injured in a motorcycle collision with an Amazon van on Orangeburg Road in Summerville, South Carolina. This distracted driving case marks the first time Amazon has tested with a jury the issue of whether the online retail and global logistics giant will be held responsible for injuries caused by one of its 285,000 Amazon Delivery Associates (drivers) it calls independent contractors.  Yarborough Applegate attorneys David Yarborough, Alexandra Heaton, and William Applegate, working alongside Nick Clekis of the Clekis Law Firm in Charleston, represented a motorcyclist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and numerous orthopedic injuries in September 2021 when an Amazon Delivery Associate failed to yield to the right of way and turned left directly into his path. We filed suit against the driver, the local delivery company MJV Logistics, and Amazon, Amazon Services, and Amazon Logistics Inc. Source.   Guest Bios: David Yarborough David has a history of achieving record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. In December 2023, David and partners obtained a $44.6 million jury verdict against Amazon.com, Inc. in the first case to hold Amazon vicariously liable under an agency theory for the vicarious and negligent acts of its delivery drivers, whom Amazon claims are independent contractors. This was the largest personal injury verdict ever awarded in conservative Dorchester County and is believed to be one of the largest jury verdicts in South Carolina history in an injury case not involving death. Read more about this case here. In October 2021, David achieved the largest dram shop verdict ever in Charleston County, South Carolina, for the sale of alcohol to minors by a Sunoco gas station. David and the firm also achieved one of the top 100 jury verdicts in the United States from their $35.9 million verdict against PEPCO in conservative Montgomery County, Maryland. David has collected jury verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for his catastrophically injured clients in cases involving bad faith against insurance companies; industrial plant injuries resulting in worker deaths; product liability from automobile rollovers and industrial machine injuries; toxic chemical spills by railroad companies; pool drownings; trucking and auto accidents; nursing home and daycare negligence; dram shop and alcohol liability negligence by bars and restaurants; and negligence by retail stores, energy companies, apartment complexes, hotels, and construction contractors for job-site, balcony collapse and premises injuries. He is a member of the Charleston Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the South Carolina Association of Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Charleston County Bar's Mental Wellness Committee, Lawyers Helping Lawyers, and the Board of Regents of TriCounty Family Ministries. For the past twenty-five years, David has been heavily involved in mentoring and counseling people suffering from alcoholism and addiction who are seeking recovery. He places a large emphasis on giving back to the local community through free legal work and generous financial and service contributions to local charities each year. He and his wife, Jessica, are Charleston natives and have four children. Prior to founding Yarborough Applegate, David was a partner at another Charleston-based law firm, where he was part of a national trial team defending products liability cases in trials across the United States. His experience handling national litigation and having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts around the country provides him with a varied perspective in discovery strategy, negotiations, and trial. Read Full Bio   William Applegate With nearly twenty years of experience in the courtroom, William is a seasoned trial lawyer with a track record of success. He has successfully litigated complex cases involving toxic torts, electrocutions, police negligence, medical negligence, and premises liability, representing clients suffering from the most severe catastrophic injuries. Beyond having had numerous trial victories, he has also achieved two record-breaking verdicts, been recognized by his peers as one of the top litigators in the state, won numerous awards as a leader in the law, and has been consistently given Martindale-Hubbell's highest ranking as an AV lawyer. Beyond his experience and hard work, he is a passionate advocate for his clients, who are defined by determination and perseverance. William understands that his clients, many of whom find themselves in desperate situations following serious trauma, such as the death of a loved one or experiencing life-altering injuries, are relying on him, and he takes this responsibility personally. In 2014, William and his team represented 28-year-old paralyzed construction worker Hugo Hernandez against PEPCO (Potomac Energy and Power Company). After a two-week trial against PEPCO in Montgomery County, Maryland, the jury awarded Mr. Hernandez $35.9 million in damages in compensation for the overwhelming cost of Mr. Hernandez's future medical care as a young, C4 paraplegic as well as for his pain and suffering and loss of income. This was the largest verdict in Montgomery County history and was one of the largest verdicts in American history for an undocumented worker. In 2019, William represented an undocumented worker who was killed when electrocuted by a power line that was hidden by vegetation, which Dominion Energy had failed to maintain, and a jury returned a $21 million dollar verdict, the largest verdict in the history of Colleton County, SC. In 2021, William represented a Claflin College student who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car crash caused by a road construction defect. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a $13.1 million dollar verdict against the road contractor Archer Western and the Department of Transportation, also awarding punitive damages against Archer Western. In all three of these cases, William refused offers of millions of dollars to ensure his clients were fully compensated by a jury. William was born in Charleston, SC, and with the exception of studying abroad to become fluent in Spanish, he has remained in SC his entire life. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston and the University of South Carolina School of Law. As a law student, he received the Public Interest Law Society Grant to work in Washington, D.C., served as vice-president of the Pro Bono Board, and was a student member of the John Belton O'Neal Inn of Court. Following law school, he served as law clerk to the Honorable James R. Barber, III, of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of South Carolina before starting in private practice with Motley Rice, one of the largest plaintiff's firms in the country. William has a deep commitment to South Carolina and is very involved in his community in Charleston. He serves on the board of the Historic Charleston Foundation and actively supports numerous charitable organizations, including One80 Place, in their fight against homelessness, Communities in Schools, the Coastal Conservation League, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. William is a regular speaker at various legal conferences, is a member of the American Bar Association and Charleston County Bar Association, and is an active member of the South Carolina Association for Justice. When not working, William and his wife, Lydia, enjoy raising their two children in South Carolina. Read Full Bio   Links: Yarborough Applegate IG: @yarboroughapplegate   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Production Team: Dee Daniels Media Podcast Production   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

    This week on DOPEY! We welcome Philly Junky, Artist, Book and Game Designer Dave Marques! We start reading the Jenni Spotify comments. Play Allison voicemail (paramedic blowjob in ambulance post-Christian rehab relapse), Miles voicemail (veins wrecked by crack run, imaging lab vein scan horror, switched to sniffing/smoking/femoral). Reads Dana email (using while listening to dopey, Philly trank/xylazine hell, 10-year heroin/PCP run, funny bad gas station robbery story). Dave connects deeply, offers help (Dopey Nation socials/Zoom, 25 meetings/week), we stress that recovery is doable. Dave Marquez (Philly artist, inventor of Relapse vs Recovery game/activity book, ~10 years sober 6/9/16). Dave Marquez interview highlights (starts ~27:52): Early life/family addiction — Kindergarten stealing at Nativity school, mom prison check fraud/coke/heroin, dad PCP/meth/LSD chemist (horse dewormer contract, biker gang supplier), Moonies kidnapping half-brother Jesse, parents split kids no custody, dad took Dave after mom prison/grandma rehab/aunt binge, dad sober then full alcoholic (nice sloppy drunk, Eagles yelling). Teen years/drugs — Pot/PCP 7th grade (~12), "love boat" blunts, rainy days romance, graffiti start 97–98 (SEV/Shiva tag), stabbed kid 8th grade (utility cutter), juvie Pittsburgh 18 months (school + D&A program, "yes them" to get out). High school fall — Ankle bracelet 9th grade, friend OD heroin, vice principal fight on PCP, multiple expulsions ($80k graffiti damage), umpiring/job purpose lost to girl/drugs. Adult spiral — Daughter born 2004, dad death 2007 heart attack (no 911 to save ambulance cost), inherited $30k → oxy dealer → heroin, escort driving (pinching bags, chaos), scams (Dave & Buster's tickets, college copper theft, steak return scam with mom, fake bills), lost everything, daughter's mom left after needles found. Jail/fentanyl era — Multiple arrests (shoplifting, attempted carjacking hiding in dryer), fentanyl OD in jail (snorted 2 bags, turned purple, lawyer visit saved him, pre-Narcan), worst detox Montgomery County (puking bile, shitting bunk, Ativan shower), 3 weeks hole (disoriented, makeshift chess/solitaire). Bottom & recovery — Turned down free bag in Gen Pop (first "no" in 20 years), parole home, 3 months clean no detox spot, self-made meeting papers judge accepted, mom helped (attic, toiletries), reconnected daughter at 16–18, good relationship now. Sober life/art — Car painting job via Ray (wash → prep), murals/barber shops, enamel pins/coloring books, Relapse vs Recovery game (card game from New Year's inspiration, recovery/12-step jargon humor, Instagram @relapsevsrecoverygame, gamecrafter.com, Amazon/Meta struggles drug content). Ends grateful for purpose/creativity in sobriety, teases Patreon video game play. Safe Spot overdose line (1-800-972-0590), customstickers.com MORE MORE MORE on the world's greatest podcast on drugs addiction and dumb shit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We walk into our local grocery store and most likely barely consider what's on display in front of us. Forty thousand items. Stacked, uniform, produce. Cuisine from around the globe. Open often 24 hours.As author Benjamin Lorr points out, that can be considered a miracle.In The Secret Life of Groceries, Ben dives deep into the hidden machinery behind that miracle. He spent years inside the system, working behind a Whole Foods fish counter, riding cross-country with long-haul truckers, and tracing supply chains all the way to shrimp boats in Thailand. What he found is a system that delivers abundance, convenience, and quality at historically unprecedented levels. But it does so by squeezing every inefficiency out of the chain, and often squeezing workers and ecosystems along with it.In this episode, we dive into: • Why the modern supermarket truly is miraculous • How deregulation reshaped trucking and the invisible logistics backbone of food • What “just-in-time” efficiency means for grocery workers • The hidden labor dynamics behind ultra-cheap shrimp and other commodities • Why certifications and labels often can't fix systemic incentives • The tension between convenience, price, and ethics • Whether we actually have the food system we've chosenMore about Benjamin:Benjamin Lorr is the author of Hell-Bent, a critically acclaimed exploration of the Bikram Yoga community that first detailed patterns of abuse and sexual misconduct by guru Bikram Choudhury, and The Secret Life of Groceries, called “a titanic achievement of reportage, insight, humor, and humanity” examining the American supermarket from all angles. Lorr is a graduate of Montgomery County, Maryland public schools and Columbia University. He lives in New York City.You can buy Benjamin's books online here or for audiobooks, here.Follow him on Instagram.Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. This episode was edited by Drew O'Doherty.

Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with Frederick Hawkins—Montgomery County's African American community liaison and podcast host for a candid discussion that follows his journey of service to the African American community and reviews his first year and a half in his position.  Along the way we give advice to youth, talk about the Black Coffee podcast, and Black History Month.If you care about community building, leadership, local government, and grassroots impact, this conversation is rich with takeaways you can use this week. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a review telling us which moment inspired you to take up space and get involved.

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: New questions over federal financial help as crews clear final debris from that collapsed sewer line and more information on a murder at an assisted living center in Montgomery County.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GDP missed expectations, mortgage rates dipped below 6%, and new tariff rulings could impact construction costs — but what does that actually mean for buyers and sellers in the Greater Philadelphia housing market? In this episode of Tom's Take, Tom Toole breaks down the latest economic headlines and local market data across Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, the Main Line, and Philadelphia. With inventory still tight in the suburbs and spring listings expected to rise after winter storms slowed momentum, strategy matters more than ever. You'll learn: * Why sub-6% mortgage rates are bringing buyers back * What rising inventory really means locally * How GDP and tariffs may affect housing and construction costs * What buyers and sellers should do right now to stay competitive If you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to understand where the market is heading in 2026, this breakdown will give you a clear game plan.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Previewing the State of the Union || Washington University ending D.E.I. 16:03 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Billion-dollar tax break for Amazon? Missouri county bets on data center for revival || The Kimpton hotel project in Midtown, part of the Wells Fargo campus, may get yet a bigger tax break as costs climb to $101 million. || Plug the March 4 event at MAC West showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:26 SEGMENT 3: Chris’ Corner 4 things hanging over the State of the Union https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Previewing the State of the Union || Washington University ending D.E.I. 16:03 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Billion-dollar tax break for Amazon? Missouri county bets on data center for revival || The Kimpton hotel project in Midtown, part of the Wells Fargo campus, may get yet a bigger tax break as costs climb to $101 million. || Plug the March 4 event at MAC West showmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 33:26 SEGMENT 3: Chris’ Corner 4 things hanging over the State of the Union https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle Market Movement Contributors Importance of Phosphorus in Mineral Faces in Agriculture: Anita Clubine   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Movement Contributors: Beginning the show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with his cattle market outlook where he discusses the Cattle on Feed report and what factors have been contributing to market movement.   00:12:05 – Importance of Phosphorus in Mineral: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, continues today's show as he reminds cattle producers about the importance of mineral supplementation, especially phosphorus.  ASI Newsletter - Feedlot Facts   00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Anita Clubine: Anita Clubine from Montgomery County ends today's show with a segment of Faces in Agriculture where she explains how her operation has evolved and expanded.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

A war with the Trump Administration isn't over yet, but for now, supporters of the President's House slavery exhibit on Independence Mall won a major battle resulting in the restoration of signs and placards that had previously been taken down. With days to go before the School District of Philadelphia's facilities master plan is formally submitted for approval, key stakeholders, including superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. and Board of Education President Reginald Streater, appeared before City Council to address the fairness and effectiveness of the proposal. Plus, state prosecutors decided to drop racketeering charges against South Jersey power broker George Norcross, and healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson unveiled a billion-dollar investment in Montgomery County.  00:00 Intro 02:07 National Park Service complies, restores President's House slavery exhibit 08:36 School district facilities master plan peppered at City Council hearing 13:54 Racketeering charges dropped against NJ's influential George Norcross 19:11 Another day, another water main break in the city of Philadelphia 24:37 Johnson & Johnson makes billion-dollar bet on new Montgomery County facility 29:34 GameChangers readies for annual celebration Listen to The Week in Philly with Matt Leon and our team of reporters on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week declared the Potomac River sewage spill a public emergency while also requesting federal help and money for cleanup. It's the latest move in a local disaster that has turned political. NBC 4 Washington reporter Mark Segraves joined Kojo and Tom to break down what exactly happened, how local officials are trying to manage the crisis, and what comes next.The data center debate has come to Montgomery County. Elected officials in recent weeks have taken competing stances on the best way to manage data center growth, including a proposal to restrict them to industrial areas. Montgomery County Council Vice President Marilyn Balcomb represents the area around one controversial project. She got behind the mic to discuss why it's important for the county to limit where developers can build data centers, but still believes they have a place in the county.Balcombe said the county needs to think about data centers as a source of tax revenue. The county currently has four data centers, with a fifth being built in her district. “Roughly $10 million per year per data center. So, if we have five data centers, that would be $50 million, she said. "That's a lot of money when we think about how to balance our budget."A public hearing for the proposed zoning amendment is scheduled for Tuesday. The Virginia General Assembly session hit its midpoint this week, known as "Crossover Day," with approved bills moving forward to the other chamber. Virginia House Delegate Adele McClure, who represents Arlington County, joined us from Richmond to break down the docket and her priorities as the session moves into its final weeks. Plus, we discussed the latest court ruling halting Virginia's redistricting referendum.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

TALKBACK from teacher who heard us talking about chicken banana. CALLS...It's Love Your Pet Day. Stories about loving things you do for your pet. FEEL GOOD FRIDAY...From a garage full of puzzles to sending math kits around the world, one Montgomery County teen is turning numbers into play for kids who thought math was impossible. AUDIO...Songs that make you speed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has found that employees in Pennsylvania are spending more money on their work-sponsored health plans. The FDA has updated a peanut butter recall. A billion-dollar Big Pharma plant has been planned for Montgomery County. Lastly, an annual bald eagle count set a record.

Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled his Housing Action Plan, a proposal aimed at lowering costs and building more homes across Pennsylvania. ICE and Border Patrol agents raided a Montgomery County home last week, detaining Jose Manuel Cordova Lopez. His family is now calling for an independent investigation into what they say was a disproportionate and traumatic show of force. A group of Blair County volunteers is asking for help to restore a nearby abandoned town. An area historian is leading the charge and wants to turn the now-wooded area into a historical attraction. The outlook for Pennsylvania's rural hospitals is grim, in the face of decreasing federal dollars and budgetary challenges. An outbreak of avian influenza - or bird flu - is affecting 2.4 million birds in seven commercial poultry flocks in Lancaster County. Nearly 2,000 acres of Pennsylvania farmland is being preserved, in the state's latest round of ag preservation efforts. If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//2300Z February 12, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: LARGE-SCALE WASTEWATER DISASTER CONTINUES IN MARYLAND. NETANYAHU ARRIVES IN D.C. FOR TALKS. HIGH-PROFILE STABBING REPORTED AT HIGH SCHOOL IN LONDON.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-United Kingdom: Social tensions remain high after another high-profile stabbing was reported at a school in London. One assailant (who has not been named due to his age), conducted a stabbing attack at Kingsbury High School in London on Tuesday. Two students were wounded during the attack, and the assailant was detained at the scene.Analyst Comment: Continuing standard practice regarding incidents like this, very few details have been published; it's surprising that the incident has been acknowledged by authorities at all, so we have to take what we can get. Witnesses to the crime state that the attacker was a former student who entered the school to conduct an attack due to a personal grievance with another student.-HomeFront-Maryland/NOVA: Fallout continues from a local sewage spill that took place in Montgomery County last month, which started as a minor infrastructure problem, but has rapidly become a major environmental disaster as the true scale has become known. On January 19th, one of the pipes that comprise the Potomac Interceptor wastewater system ruptured, causing a major leak. As of this morning, this spill officially became the largest wastewater spill in American history, with an estimated 250 million-1 billion gallons of raw sewage flowing directly into the Potomac River.Analyst Comment: Almost three weeks after the leak began, it is still flowing due to the large-scale nature of how to handle wastewater when a 72 inch pipe is taken offline. Emergency pumps have been functioning since January 24th, and additional pumping stations are being set up to re-reroute waste. However, overflows still occur due to weather events and other factors which mean that the leak is only mostly-contained, and not fully contained. Monitoring for E. Coli continues around the clock, and the levels of bacteria throughout the entire river are a few thousand times the standard levels. Repairs to completely stop the leak are expected to be in place within six weeks.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Also in Washington, yesterday Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived for his seventh State visit of President Trump's term. So far the only thing of note to come from the talks is the potential deployment of a second Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the Middle East, to support strikes in Iran. The decision on this has not been released to the public yet, but timeline-wise if a second aircraft carrier is assessed to be needed for this campaign, it would take at least a couple of weeks to arrive in theater. Concerning airstrikes, any bombing campaign is unlikely to take place until Netanyahu returns home to coordinate the strikes from their home turf. This evening, the talks with President Trump concluded, and Netanyahu is currently flying back to Israel.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2undergroundDisclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report.//END REPORT//

Send a textWe sit down with MoCo Pride Center's leadership to unpack what a physical location means for health, safety, and belonging: Testing Tuesdays with full-spectrum STI screenings, a lending library of inclusive books, growing support groups, and rotating health services. Everything is free, open to all county residents, and designed to lift up those most underserved.Then the magic continues with the return of Black Girl Magic Stories to Montgomery County's airwaves and streams. Hosts Nia, Oju, and Makeda trace the show's roots from intimate storytelling to a wider circle of voices across the DMV, pushing past one-note portrayals to reveal the full range of Black women's lives. This season centers resistance in unexpected, resonant ways—self-care as resistance, education as resistance, art as resistance—showing how daily choices become acts of power.Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, rate, and share with a friend. Your reviews help more neighbors find free services and powerful stories.

Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democratic governors say they're boycotting an annual bipartisan White House event next week. Hundreds of protesters called for the restoration of a slavery exhibit at the President’s House in Philadelphia as the city battles the Trump administration in federal court. Elected officials gathered to condemn immigration enforcement agents’ operations in the Greater Philadelphia region Wednesday – a day after federal ICE agents detained a man and reportedly broke down the door of a Montgomery County home. The State Department of Health is encouraging students in grades one through six to submit a poster or short video for their Student Lyme Disease Prevention Art Competition. We are headed into Valentine’s Day weekend – and maybe you’re looking for something fun to do. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has launched an automated telephone hotline to recommend things to do in the Keystone State during the winter. The voices on the hotline even speak in Pennsylvania’s regional accents. And we take a deep dive with WITF Music: Meet Harrisburg singer/songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar. Harrisburg singer songwriter Olivia Elizabeth Basar | WITF Music In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a bill to block D.C. from uncoupling the city's tax code from the federal code. It's a move that will cost the District nearly $700 million in revenue and will almost certainly lead the city to ax the first-of-its-kind local child tax credit. Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker joined the show to discuss what Congress's interference means for the District.Parker said the change could also create tax season chaos. 360,000 District residents file personal income returns. The tax code shift might force the city to push back its tax filing deadline to the fall. "We don't fully have a picture of what that might mean, but it would certainly impact not only our cash on hand, but how we deal with tax season," he said. Parker also noted the Council is exploring its legal options.Plus, he talked about the Potomac River sewage spill, which now may be the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history.Virginia Democrats approved new congressional maps this week that could give the party a 10-to-1 seat advantage in the upcoming midterm elections. Several steps remain before the maps could take effect, including a statewide referendum on April 21. VPM State Politics reporter Jahd Khalil joined us from Richmond to break down the news that the Virginia Supreme Court will allow the referendum to proceed.Rep. April McClain Delaney, who represents a portion of Montgomery County and western Maryland, introduced legislation this week to block the opening of an ICE facility in her district. She joined the show to explain why she's pushing against it, despite local officials voting in favor of bringing the facility to the county.Delaney said she spoke directly to John Barr, president of the county commission, about the planned detention center."I said, "Listen, I've been in Minnesota at a field hearing and have seen the horrific state of what is happening there. I was at the Baltimore ICE facility.'... It's unconstitutional, and I think a violation of human rights," she said.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

12 - Would 50% of Pennsylvania be disenfranchised if the SAVE Act Passed? Of course not, Mary Gay Scanlon. 1210 - Is “Rocky” appropriating the story of Joe Frazier? Dom's favorite Inquirer columnist thinks so. 1215 - Side - associated with the west 1220 - Why is Mikie Sherrill focused on a portal to report ICE agents? Your calls. 1230 - Are we going to put boots on the ground in Nigeria? 1235 - Montgomery County Commissioner Tom DiBello joins us this afternoon. What is Tom upset with lately regarding ICE and immigration in Montgomery County? What is a recent Montco ICE story he would like to highlight? What do other commissioners say when Tom brings up Obama's deportations? 1250 - Your calls.

12 - Would 50% of Pennsylvania be disenfranchised if the SAVE Act Passed? Of course not, Mary Gay Scanlon. 1210 - Is “Rocky” appropriating the story of Joe Frazier? Dom's favorite Inquirer columnist thinks so. 1215 - Side - associated with the west 1220 - Why is Mikie Sherrill focused on a portal to report ICE agents? Your calls. 1230 - Are we going to put boots on the ground in Nigeria? 1235 - Montgomery County Commissioner Tom DiBello joins us this afternoon. What is Tom upset with lately regarding ICE and immigration in Montgomery County? What is a recent Montco ICE story he would like to highlight? What do other commissioners say when Tom brings up Obama's deportations? 1250 - Your calls. 1 - Scott Presler joins us for a surprise interview! How big of an achievement is it for the SAVE Act to pass the house? What does Scott have to say about lawmakers like Mary Gay Scanlon who “can't” vote for a measure like the SAVE Act? What about Senator Fetterman's stance, would he sign off on it? Where will earlyVote Action be next? 110 - Your calls. 120 - How stupid do Democrats think the average voter is? Do they not think we're all incapable of getting IDs? Your calls. 130 - Host of What U Scared To Say Podcast and social media star John Allante McAuley joins us today. What has he been busy with regarding the city's GOP and amplifying conservative voices? What was his message at a local gym earlier this week? What is his podcast all about? Why does Stacy Garrity need to come to Philadelphia more? Where did John grow up? What is John continuing to do and will do with Flip Philly Red? What issue did he raise with City Hall earlier today? 140 - Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild 2 - PA Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward joins us this afternoon. Will Josh Shapiro just take the new money from the school choice program? How are we holding our students back by not opting into that? Is Pennsylvania mediocre, or worse? Does Josh Shapiro embody that mediocrity? Why are we spending 32 million on defending the Governor's Mansion, is that not overkill? Why do liberal women not call out Josh Shapiro? He's taken millions for Reid Hoffman, dismissed sexual assault charges against him, and does defend women's rights? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Former Bucks county Sheriff Fred Harran joins the show. What would he say to children about the anti-ICE walkouts and what they should know about immigration enforcement? Why is emphasizing that coming into the country illegally is wrong? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Mammograms are typically used to scan for breast cancer, but researchers are now looking at using the imaging tests to identify early signs of cardiovascular disease in women. Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to northeastern PA to thank first responders for their work last week during a fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City. The governor also highlighted investments, including a more than $30 million grant fund to support the state’s fire departments. Former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has a new position, one month after stepping down as the city’s chief executive. The State Game Commission is adding some game for hunters as we enter the final weeks of pheasant season. Governor Shapiro and his neighbors are filing lawsuits against each other, over a property dispute at the governor's private residence in Montgomery County. The Hempfield School District is cutting ties with the Independence Law Center, a religious rights law firm. Six former players on the women’s basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh are suing their coach and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods. Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Community Trust Bank Coaches Corner: Tonight we have on Montgomery County Baseball Coach Sam Sutton with Evan Copher and Robbie Howard.  Coach is coming off his first season and a Regional Championship Game appearance can they take the next step this year and go to State?  Tune in to hear his plan!!     Join us for an action-packed episode!   Your home for passionate sports talk—from Friday night lights to the hardwood to the diamond! We shine a spotlight on local high school athlete's sports scene. If it matters to you it matters to us!! Four voices. Four communities. All sports.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens.       Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms.   Support the show   Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on X   Subscribe on Youtube   Visit us on the Web  

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: The debate over the role of police in school safety continues in Montgomery County. On Capitol Hill, a high‑stakes deadline for Homeland Security funding is coming up fast and lawmakers are once again locked in a standoff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Update on the School Shooting at Wooton High School in Montgomery County. Buddhist Monks are expected to complete there walk today in DC. UMD is being recognized as one of the top Universities around the globe. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 - We're not talking about the game, we're talking about halftime! Why did Kid Rock lip sync? At least he paid tribute to Charlie Kirk. What about Bad Bunny's performance? 1205 - Why are journalists asking US Athletes about things going on back here? Why don't they ask the Chinese what's going on in their country? Who are two politicians trying to stir up controversy with his performance? Who else was controversial? 1215 - Side - associated with America 1220 - Is Ring going too far with “pet recognition” software? 1230 - Superintendent of Upper Darby School District, Dr. Daniel McGarry joins us here today as students at the high school staged a walk-out protest against ICE. How would Dr. McGarry characterizes the walk-out? With signs like “No person is illegal on stolen land”, is that a message he wants associated with the school district? What was his messaging to the students? Where does the school district stand on what an illegal immigrant is? Why was there no discipline for this incident? What is the Mayor's stance on the matter? 1250 - ICE is in Montgomery County. Your calls.

12 - We're not talking about the game, we're talking about halftime! Why did Kid Rock lip sync? At least he paid tribute to Charlie Kirk. What about Bad Bunny's performance? 1205 - Why are journalists asking US Athletes about things going on back here? Why don't they ask the Chinese what's going on in their country? Who are two politicians trying to stir up controversy with his performance? Who else was controversial? 1215 - Side - associated with America 1220 - Is Ring going too far with “pet recognition” software? 1230 - Superintendent of Upper Darby School District, Dr. Daniel McGarry joins us here today as students at the high school staged a walk-out protest against ICE. How would Dr. McGarry characterizes the walk-out? With signs like “No person is illegal on stolen land”, is that a message he wants associated with the school district? What was his messaging to the students? Where does the school district stand on what an illegal immigrant is? Why was there no discipline for this incident? What is the Mayor's stance on the matter? 1250 - ICE is in Montgomery County. Your calls. 1 - We take you to luxurious Croatia to visit Villa Don Giordano! How much would it be to rent this? Wait, Dom has notifications on for his name? 115 - How big was the alternate halftime show online? 120 - Is Lindsey Vonnokay in Italy's antiquated medical system? Your calls. 130 - Imagine Scott Presler in office? 135 - Are the US Ski team's comments on America falling on deaf ears? 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! Your calls. 2 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment. Will he be going to the watch party in Beaver? And will his drink be roofied? What? What is this guy from Pennsbury threatening the watch party saying? Why is Scott taking every single threat seriously, no matter who it comes from? Did yesterday's alternate halftime show work? Did it honor his friend Charlie Kirk well enough? What does Scott want the listeners to hear this week? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Can anyone get the Money Melody? 225 - Your calls. 235 - Attorney at law, Linda Kerns joins us this afternoon after Chester County has once again bungled their voting process. How did they mismanage hundreds of thousands mail-in ballots this time? Why is deflecting the blame to the ballot vendors not good enough as an excuse? Where are our state officials to speak on this and straighten it out? Why are poll workers so important? Where are the Republicans knocking down the doors to throw Democrat leaders in charge of this under the bus? What is the point of the Secretary of State if they're just going to stand by idling and doing nothing when our election processes continue to fail us? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Send us a textEight hours changed everything. Coach Joseph Hooks took 480 minutes of winter training and turned it into a movement that helps Montgomery County youth grow through sport, mentorship, and mental wellness. We sit with Coach Hooks to unpack how a grassroots idea became a reliable network that reaches kids where they are—schools, apartment communities, rec centers, and the fields they love.We talk about the decision to keep programs free to families by funding through partnerships and contracts, not fees. That shift lowers barriers for underserved youth and raises the bar for consistency. Coach breaks down four core offerings: a student ambassador program that pays teen athletes to mentor younger players, out-of-school-time clinics on half days and weekends, apartment-based soccer that brings play and safety close to home, and Kids Fit sessions that teach movement and nutrition. The result is a ladder of opportunities that starts with a ball and leads to life skills, jobs, and leadership.Subscribe, share with a friend who coaches or parents a student athlete, and leave a review with the moment that hit you hardest. Your feedback helps more families and schools find the support they need.

This week on the Community Trust Bank Coaches Corner: Tonight we have on Montgomery County Softball Coach Chris Hart with Bella Baker and Kylie Maynard.  Coach is challenged with a super young team this year, tune in to hear how he's gonna handle that challenge.     Join us for an action-packed episode!   Your home for passionate sports talk—from Friday night lights to the hardwood to the diamond! We shine a spotlight on local high school athlete's sports scene. If it matters to you it matters to us!! Four voices. Four communities. All sports.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens.       Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms.   Support the show   Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on X   Subscribe on Youtube   Visit us on the Web  

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MEDIA CLAIMS DEBUNKED: Examining media claims that ICE detained a five-year-old in Minnesota, which DHS later clarified was a case of parental abandonment. VANCE IN MN: Vice President JD Vance visits Minneapolis to show support for federal agents following radical church protests. BETHESDA SQUATTER: Accused squatter Tamieka Goode is found guilty after taking over a $2.3 million home in an affluent Montgomery County neighborhood. STEM CELL BAN: The Trump administration halts the use of human fetal tissue in all NIH-funded research. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, January 23, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this urgent and important episode of Fishing the DMV, I'm joined by Dean Naujoks of the Potomac Riverkeeper to discuss a major Potomac River environmental emergency that every angler, boater, and outdoor recreationist in the Mid-Atlantic needs to know about.As of this week, an estimated 60 million gallons of raw, untreated sewage per day has been discharging into the Potomac River due to a catastrophic failure of a major sanitary sewer interceptor line in Montgomery County, Maryland. The break occurred near Lockhouse 10 within the C&O Canal National Historical Park, sending sewage directly into one of the most heavily fished rivers in the Mid-Atlantic.In this episode, we cover:·       The Potomac River sewage spill and what caused the interceptor line failure·       How the raw sewage overflow is impacting water quality, fish populations, and aquatic habitat·       Current water sampling results, E. coli concerns, and public health risks·       How DC Water is responding and working to divert and contain the sewage spill·       What this means for Potomac River bass fishing, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and recreational fishingAt the time of recording, D.C. Water is actively responding to the sanitary sewer overflow, but all untreated sewage is still flowing into the Potomac River near Lock 10. Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Link to Potomac Riverkeepers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potomacriverkeeper Email the Potomac Riverkeepers at: dean@potomacriverkeeper.org Link to Potomac Riverkeepers website: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org Potomac Riverkeepers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potomac_riverkeeper_network/ If you have additional questions about the Potomac Interceptor and DC Water's response, contact DC Water's Customer Care team (202) 354-3600 or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400. thank you to my sponsors that help keep the show alive! Jake's bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Click the link below to get 15% off any roll-on when you use  the code BLUEFISH. https://emutherapy.com/pages/fishing-the-dmv-with-thomas-arens #Potomacriver #fishingtheDMV #Conservation Support the show

What's the beef with tallow? Depending on your skin type, beef tallow (cow fat) skin care can either leave you hydrated or clog your pores.  If you want to hear which skin care trends you should try or skip, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of our podcast series, you'll hear from medical esthetician Karissa Wolf, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. What are the pros and cons of using beef tallow skin care? Does face tape work for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles? Which at-home face mask recipes work? Are at-home red-light therapy masks worth it? Should you use an ice roller to depuff your face? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:21 - Beef tallow skin care0:53 - Face tape for anti-aging 2:05 - DIY face masks 3:22 - Red-light therapy masks 4:41 - Ice baths and ice rollers5:31 - Self-tanner or sunless tanning6:21 - Building a strong skin barrier7:08 - Skin care trends we've tried8:14 - The secret to healthy skin 

Send us a textA winter storm is closing in, and we're pulling back the curtain on how Montgomery County keeps people moving when snow stacks up and temperatures plunge. With Storm Operations Center manager Tim Serano, we walk through the real plan: early weather briefings, staffing and contractor call-ups, and why brining primaries and feeders changes the game before the first flake lands.You'll hear how a 23 percent salt brine creates a thin barrier that prevents snow from bonding to pavement, making plowing faster and cleaner. We talk through the order of operations during an active storm, why crews may cycle on arterials before shifting into neighborhoods, and how jurisdiction lines matter—state-numbered routes and city streets like Rockville and Gaithersburg have their own teams. Safety stays front and center: giving plows room, avoiding abrupt moves around spreaders, and planning trips with updated timelines.We also spotlight the county's snow portal at montgomerycountymd.gov/snow, If this was useful, follow the show, share it with a neighbor, and leave a quick review so more residents can stay storm-ready.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: GUN RIGHTS: John Lott discusses the Supreme Court taking up a Hawaii case on whether guns can be banned on private property by default. ANNAPOLIS INSANITY: Maryland Delegate Mark Fisher breaks down the latest from the General Assembly, including the "ICE Breaker Act" and the electricity needs for the National Harbor Sphere. ELITE RACISM: Michelle Obama faces criticism for comments about choosing fashion designers based on race and her mindfulness of wealth. VIRGINIA LUNACY: Democrats in Richmond introduce a slew of new taxes and a ban on hand-counting election ballots. LEAF BLOWER BAN: A look back at the Montgomery County leaf blower fight as similar bans loom for Virginia homeowners. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MD's new House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk on the new era and its challenges. The state's  ER wait times problem. ICE action in Democratic jurisdictions leads Montgomery County, MD, to codify a 2019 immigrant protection executive order into law, says council president Natali Fani Gonzalez. A crisis call gone wrong leads to a call for police protection for mental health response. Music by Kara Levchenko.

In a sea of skin care options, knowing which products and treatments are worth it will save you time, money and breakouts. Now is the time to say goodbye to those half-used products collecting dust and find out what works best for you.  If you need recommendations or want to learn more about getting a personalized skin care regimen, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part One of our podcast series, you'll hear from medical esthetician Karissa Wolf, with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health. What are the differences between professional dermaplaning and at-home dermaplaning? Which in-office procedures are most effective for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles? Which ingredients should you avoid in skin care products? When can you save money and get drugstore products? What custom facials are offered? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:53 - Skin care basics1:16 - To wash your face or not1:43 - Products you should avoid using at the same time2:31 - UV sensitivity 3:09 - Drugstore products vs. high-end options4:12 - Ingredients to look for5:36 - Ingredients to avoid6:17 - Seeing a medical esthetician 7:08 - Custom facials7:44 - Dermaplaning 8:50 - Anti-aging options9:16 - Chemical peels10:17 - The No. 1 skin care question Karissa gets asked

Renee Good's killing in Minneapolis sparks local protests. Delegates David Moon and Adrian Boafo propose new laws to deter ICE abuse of force. Governor Moore presents new spending ideas after promising no new taxes. Pay raise proposed for Montgomery County school board. A John Harbaugh retrospective and what's next at the Baltimore Ravens. Music by Kara Levchenko.

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Kay-Alana Turner's episodes first aired in November 2023. On March 9, 2023, 27-year-old Kay-Alana Turner left a friend's home in Silsbee, Texas, and began driving toward Austin, about four hours away, apparently to visit a friend. In the days leading up to March 9, Kay-Alana had not been sleeping well and did not seem quite like herself. In the early morning hours of March 10, witnesses in Hockley and Tomball, Texas, interacted with Kay-Alana after she asked if she could sleep in their driveways. By that time, her phone had died.Around 6 a.m., a homeowner in the Holly Creek Estates subdivision in Tomball noticed Kay-Alana's car parked in their driveway, with Kay-Alana asleep inside. The homeowner contacted someone from the homeowner's association and nearby neighbors. As several people gathered around the vehicle and attempted to wake her, Kay-Alana became frightened. When she tried to leave, her car was blocked. An officer from the Harris County Sheriff's Office then broke the driver's side window of her vehicle.Kay-Alana fled first by driving through a yard and across nearby farmland, then into a wooded area where her car became stuck. Deputies pursued her on foot. Kay-Alana ran into the woods, dropping her phone along the way and later removing her shoes, which were filled with glass from the broken window. In the days that followed, her loved ones compared accounts and came to believe that Kay-Alana had been experiencing a mental health crisis that night. Despite extensive searches of the area where she was last seen, no further trace of her was found beyond her phone and shoes.On April 19, 2024, after more than a year of searching, Kay-Alana Turner's remains were found by Texas Equusearch in Montgomery County, Texas, less than 1,000 feet from where her car had been abandoned on March 10, 2023. She was positively identified through dental records. Due to the condition of her remains, the medical examiner ruled the cause of death as undetermined, with the manner classified as accidental, noting no evidence of foul play.In the months that followed, body camera footage from Kay-Alana's initial encounter with Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies was released, sparking concern and controversy. In the footage, deputies were heard making joking and disparaging remarks about Kay-Alana, including comments about her appearance after viewing her identification. The footage intensified scrutiny of the response to Kay-Alana on the day she disappeared and raised broader questions about how law enforcement handles encounters involving individuals experiencing medical or mental health crises.Kay-Alana Turner was laid to rest in November 2024. Her family continues to seek accountability and hopes her story leads to meaningful change, believing that compassion and understanding could have made a critical difference that day.Photo Credit: James Blaign RamboIf you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kay-Alana Turner's episodes first aired in November 2023. On March 8, 2023, 27-year-old Kay-Alana Turner stayed overnight at a friend's home in Silsbee, Texas. Her friend noticed that Kay-Alana hadn't been sleeping well and that something appeared to be troubling her. The following morning, Kay-Alana was believed to be asleep when her friend left for work, but as the day wore on, attempts to contact her raised concern. When Kay-Alana was briefly reached by phone, something didn't seem right, and no one knew where she was. Loved ones later learned that Kay-Alana had planned to drive to Austin, about four hours away. Her loved ones began searching for her, but by the next morning, troubling reports about her behavior began to surface. These were accounts her family and friends felt were completely out of character. What was clear was that Kay-Alana was missing, and they needed to find her.On April 19, 2024, after more than a year of searching, Kay-Alana Turner's remains were found by Texas Equusearch in Montgomery County, Texas, less than 1,000 feet from where her car had been abandoned on March 10, 2023. She was positively identified through dental records. Due to the condition of her remains, the medical examiner ruled the cause of death as undetermined, with the manner classified as accidental, noting no evidence of foul play.In the months that followed, body camera footage from Kay-Alana's initial encounter with Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies was released, sparking concern and controversy. In the footage, deputies were heard making joking and disparaging remarks about Kay-Alana, including comments about her appearance after viewing her identification. The footage intensified scrutiny of the response to Kay-Alana on the day she disappeared and raised broader questions about how law enforcement handles encounters involving individuals experiencing medical or mental health crises.Kay-Alana Turner was laid to rest in November 2024. Her family continues to seek accountability and hopes her story leads to meaningful change, believing that compassion and understanding could have made a critical difference that day.Photo Credit: James Blaign RamboIf you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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